Double Data Rate I/O (ALTDDIO - IN, ALTDDIO - OUT, and ALTDDIO - BIDIR) IP Cores User Guide

Double Data Rate I/O (ALTDDIO_IN, ALTDDIO_OUT,
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The Altera DDR I/O IP cores configure the DDR I/O registers in APEX II, Arria II, Arria V, Cyclone IV,
Cyclone V, HardCopy, Stratix IV, and Stratix V devices.
You can also use these IP cores to implement DDR registers in the logic elements (LEs). In Arria GX,
Stratix series, HardCopy II, HardCopy Stratix, and APEX II devices, the DDR registers are implemented
in the I/O element (IOE). In Cyclone series devices, the IP cores automatically implement the DDR
registers in the LEs closest to the pin. The ALTDDIO_IN IP core implements the interface for DDR
inputs. The ALTDDIO_OUT IP core implements the interface for DDR outputs. The ALTDDIO_BIDIR
IP core implements the interface for bidirectional DDR inputs and outputs.
ALTDDIO Features
The ALTDDIO IP cores implement a DDR interface and offer the following additional features:
The ALTDDIO_IN IP core receives data on both edges of the reference clock
The ALTDDIO_OUT IP core transmits data on both edges of the reference clock
The ALTDDIO_BIDIR IP core transmits and receives data on both edges of the reference clock
Asynchronous clear and asynchronous set input options available
Synchronous clear and synchronous set input options available for Arrix GX and Stratix series devices.
inclock signal to sample the DDR input
outclock signal to register the data output
Clock enable signals
Bidirectional port for the ALTDDIO_BIDIR IP core
An output enable input for the ALTDDIO_OUT and ALTDDIO_BIDIR IP cores
ALTDDIO Common Applications

DDR registers capture and/or send data at twice the rate of the clock or data strobe to interface with a
memory device or other high-speed interface application in which the data is clocked at both edges of the
clock.
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The DDR registers interface with DDR SDRAM, DDR2 SDRAM, RLDRAM II, QDR SRAM, and QDRII
SRAM memory devices. You can also use the DDR I/O registers as a SERDES bypass mechanism in LVDS
applications. This section provides information about the following DDR I/O applications:
DDR SDRAM, DDR2 SDRAM, and RLDRAM II memory interfaces
QDR SRAM and QDRII SRAM memory interfaces
High-speed interface applications
DDR SDRAM, DDR2 SDRAM and RLDRAM II Memory

DDR SDRAM, DDR2 SDRAM, and RLDRAM II write and read data at twice the clock rate by capturing
data on both the positive and negative edge of a clock.
DDR and DDR2 SDRAM are JEDEC standards. RLDRAM II devices have minimal latency to support
designs that require fast response times. These DDR memory interfaces use a variety of I/O standards,
such as SSTL-II, 1.8-V HSTL, LVTTL, and LVCMOS.
Related Information
DDR and DDR2 SDRAM Controller MegaCore Functions

The DDR and DDRII SDRAM controller is available by downloading the Altera DDR SDRAM Controller
MegaCore function
QDR SRAM and QDRII SRAM Memory Interfaces

The QDR and QDRII SRAM standard is defined jointly by Cypress Semiconductor Corporation,
Integrated Device Technology, Inc., and Micron Technology, Inc.
QDR and QDRII SRAMs have separate DDR read and write ports that pass data concurrently. The
combination of concurrent transactions and DDR signaling allows data to be passed four times faster than
by conventional SRAMs. The I/O standards used for QDR SRAM devices are 1.5-V HSTL class I and II.
QDRII SRAMs use both 1.5-V and 1.8-V HSTL class I.
High-Speed Interface Applications

High-speed interface applications use various differential standards, such as LVDS, LVPECL, PCML, or
HyperTransport technology to transfer data.
These standards often use DDR data. Stratix series devices implement high-speed standards either by
using the dedicated differential I/O SERDES blocks or by bypassing SERDES and using the DDR I/O
circuitry in SERDES bypass mode. DDR IP cores, PLLs, and shift registers are all used in SERDES
functionality.
Related Information
External Memory Interfaces in Stratix II and Stratix II GX Devices

Implementing Double Data Rate I/O Signaling in Cyclone Devices
AN 167: Using Flexible-LVDS I/O Pins in APEX II Devices
ALTDDIO Resource Utilization and Performance

For details about the resource utilization of the ALTDDIO_IN, ALTDDIO_OUT, and ALTDDIO_BIDIR
IP cores in various devices, and the performance of devices that include these IP cores, refer to the
Parameter Editor and the compilation reports for each device.
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ALTDDIO Parameter Settings

These tables list the parameter settings for the ALTDDIO IP cores.
Table 1: ALTDDIO_IN Parameter Settings
This table lists the parameter settings for the ALTDDIO_IN IP core.
Parameter
Description
Currently selected device family
Specify the Altera device family you are using.
Width: (bits)
Specify the width of the data buses.
Asynchronous clear and asynchronous set ports
Select Use aclr port for asynchronous clear (aclr).

Select Use aset port for asynchronous preset (aset)
.
If you are not using any of the asynchronous clear
options, select Not used and specify whether
registers should power up high or low by turning
on/off Registers power up high.
Synchronous clear and synchronous set ports
Select Use sclr port for synchronous clear (sclr).

Select Use sset port for synchronous preset (sset).
If you are not using any of the synchronous clear
options, select Not used.
The synchronous reset option is available for
Arria GX, Stratix III, Stratix II, Stratix II GX,
Stratix, Stratix GX, HardCopy II, and HardCopy
Stratix devices only.
Use inclocken port
Turn on this option to add a clock enable port that

controls when data input is clocked in. This signal
prevents data from being passed through.
Invert input clock
When enabled, the first bit of data is captured on

the rising edge of the input clock. If not enabled, the
first bit of data is captured on the falling edge of the
input clock.
Table 2: ALTDDIO_OUT Parameter Settings

This table lists the parameter settings for the ALTDDIO_OUT IP core.
Parameter
Description
Width: (bits)
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Parameter
Description

.
Use outclocken port
Turn on this option to add a clock enable port to

control when data output is clocked in. This signal
prevents data from being passed through.
Invert dataout output
Turn on this option to invert the dataout[] output

port. This option is available for Cyclone III and
Cyclone II devices only.
Use output enable port
Turn on this option to create an output enable input

port (oe) to control when the data is set out to the
dataout port.
Use oe_out port to connect to tri-state output

buffer(s)
Turn on this option to create an output enable port

for the bidirectional padio port. This port is
available for Stratix III and Cyclone III devices only.
Register oe port
Turn on this option tp register the output-enable

(oe) input port.
Delay switch-on by half a clock cycle
Turn on this option to use an additional oe register.

When the additional oe register is used, the output
pin is held at high impedance for an extra half clock
cycle after the oe port goes high.

Table 3: ALTDDIO_BIDIR Parameter Settings

This table lists the parameter settings for the ALTDDIO_BIDIR IP core. The ALTDDIO_BIDIR IP core combines
the ALTDDIO_IN and ALTDDIO_OUT IP core functionality into a single IP core, which instantiates
bidirectional DDR ports.
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Parameter
Description
Width: (bits)

.

Invert padio port
The padio port is inverted whenever driven as an

output. This option is available for Cyclone III and
Cyclone II devices only.
Use inclocken and outclocken ports
Turn on this option to add a clock enable port to

control when data input and output are clocked in.
This signal prevents data from being passed
through.
Turn on this option to create an output enable input

port (oe) to control when the data is set out to the
dataout port.
Use oe_out port to connect to tri-state output

buffer(s)
Output enable for the bidirectional padio port. This

port is available for Stratix III and Cyclone III
devices only.
Register oe port
Turn on this option to register the output-enable

(oe) input port.
Delay switch-on by a half clock cycle
Turn on this option to use an additional oe register.

When the additional oe register is used, the output
pin is held at high impedance for an extra half clock
cycle after the oe port goes high.
Use combout port
Use the optional data port combout. The combout

port sends data to the core, bypassing the DDR I/O
input registers. For bidirectional operation, you
must enable the dataout_h and dataout_l ports,
the combout port, or both.
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ALTDDIO Functional Description
Parameter
Description
Use dqsundelayedout port
Creates undelayed output from the DQS pins. If you

use the ALTDDIO_BIDIR IP core for your DQS
signal in an external memory interface, you route
the undelayed DQS signal to the LE, in Stratix II and
Stratix devices. This option is available in Stratix,
Stratix GX, and HardCopy Stratix devices only.
Use dataout_h and dataout_l ports
Enables the dataout_h and dataout_l ports.
Implement input registers in LEs
Implements the input path in logic elements. This

option is available only if the dataout_h and
dataout_l ports are enabled.
ALTDDIO Functional Description

DDR Device Configuration
The following sections describe how the DDR registers are configured in the Stratix series and APEX II
devices.
Input Configuration
When the IOE is configured as an input pin, input registers AI and BI and latch CI implement the input
path for DDR I/O.
Figure 1: Input DDR I/O Path Configuration for a Stratix Series or APEX II Device
This figure shows an IOE configured for DDR inputs for a Stratix series or APEX II device.
DFF
D
INPUT
DFF
datain
D
dataout_h
Input Register AI
Q
neg_reg_out
Input Register BI
TCHLatch
LA
D
Q
ENA
Logic
Array
dataout_l
Latch C I
inclock
Note: On the falling edge of the clock, the negative-edge triggered register BI acquires the first data bit.
On the corresponding rising edge of the clock, the positive-edge triggered register AI acquires the
second data bit. For a successful data transfer to the logic array, the latch CI synchronizes the data
from register BI to the positive edge of the clock.
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Output Configuration
Figure 2: Stratix II IOE in DDR Input I/O Configuration

This figure shows an IOE configured for DDR inputs for a Stratix or Stratix II device.
ioe_clk[7..0]
Column, Row,
or Local
DQS Local
Interconnect
Bus (2)
VCCIO
To DQS Logic
Block (3)
sclr/spreset
PCI Clamp(4)
VCCIO
Programmable
Pull-Up
Resistor
On-Chip
Termination
Input Pin to
Input RegisterDelay
Input Register
D
clkin
ce_in
ENA
CLRN/PRN
Bus-Hold
Circuit
aclr/apreset
Chip-Wide Reset
Input Register
D
ENA
CLRN/PRN
Latch
D
ENA
CLRN/PRN
1) All input signals to the IOE can be inverted at the IOE.

2) This signal connection is only allowed on dedicated DQ function pins.
3) This signal is for dedicated DQS function pins only.
4) The optional PCI clamp is only available on column I/O pins.
The dedicated output registers for Stratix series and APEX II devices are labeled AO and BO. These
positive-edge triggered registers and a multiplexer are used to implement the output path for DDR I/O.
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Figure 3: Output DDR I/O Path Configuration for Stratix Series and APEX II Devices
This figure shows the IOE configuration for DDR outputs in Stratix series and APEX II devices.
OE (1)
DFF
D
OE Reg AOE
(2)
OR2
1
0
(3)
DFF
D
Logic Array
OE Reg B OE
datain_l
(4)
DFF
D
Output Reg Ao
DFF
datain_h
outclock
0
1
TRI
(5)
OUTPUT
dataout
Output Reg Bo
1) The OE is active low, but the Quartus II software implements this as active high and automatically adds an inverter before the input to the AOE
register during compilation. If desired, you can change the OE back to active low.
2) Register AOE generates the enable signal for general-purpose DDR I/O applications.
3) This select line corresponds to the delay switch-on by a half clock cycle option in the Parameter Editor.
4) Register BOE generates the delayed enable signal for DDR SDRAM applications.
5) The tri-state is active high by default. However, you can design it to be active low.
On the positive edge of the clock, a high data bit and a low data bit are captured in registers AO and BO.
The outputs of these two registers are fed to the input of a 2-to-1 multiplexer, which uses the output
register clock as its control signal. A high clock selects the data in register BO, and a low level of the clock
selects the data in register AO. This process doubles the data at the I/O pin.
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Bidirectional Configuration
Figure 4: Stratix IOE in DDR Output I/O Configuration

This figure shows the IOE configuration for DDR outputs in Stratix series devices
Column or Row
Interconnect
IOE_CLK[7..0]
I/O Interconnect
[15..0]
OE Register
D
Q
Output
tZX Delay
clkout
Output
Enable Clock
Enable Delay
Output Clock
Enable Delay
ENA
CLRN/PRN
OE Register
tCO Delay
aclr/prn
VCCIO
Chip-Wide Reset
sclr
OE Register
D
Q
ENA
CLRN/PRN
Logic Array
to Output
Register Delay
Output Register
D
Q
Logic Array
to Output
Register Delay
Output Register
D
Q
ENA
CLRN/PRN
Optional
PCI Clamp
VCCIO
Used for
DDR SDRAM
Output
Pin Delay
Programmable
Pull-Up
Resistor
clk
Drive Strength Control

Open-Drain Output
Slew Control
ENA
CLRN/PRN
Bus-Hold
Circuit
Input and output registers are independent of each other, enabling the bidirectional DDR I/O path to be
implemented entirely in the I/O element for Stratix, Stratix GX, and APEX II devices. The bidirectional
configuration includes an input path, an output path, and two output enable registers.
The bidirectional path consists of two data flow paths:
Input path active
Output path active
When the input path is active, the output enable disables the tri-state buffer, which prevents data from
being sent out on the output path. Disabling the tri-state buffer prevents contention at the I/O pin. The
input path behaves like the input configuration as shown in Figure 31 on page 31. When the output
path is active, the output enable register AOE controls the flow of data from the output registers. During
outgoing transactions, the bidirectional configuration behaves like the output configuration as shown in
Figure 33 on page 33. The second output enable register (BOE) is used for DDR SDRAM interfaces. This
negative-edge register extends the high-impedance state of the pin by a half clock cycle. This option is
useful to provide the write preamble for the DQS strobe in the DDR SDRAM interfaces. This feature is
enabled by using the Delay switch-on by a half clock cycle option in the ALTDDIO_BIDIR IP core in the
Quartus II software. You can bypass the input registers and latch to get a combinational output (combout)
from the pin going into the APEX II or Stratix series device. Furthermore, the input data ports
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(dataout_h and dataout_l) can be disabled. These features are especially useful for generating data
strobes like DQS.
Figure 5: Bidirectional DDR I/O Path Configuration
This figure shows the bidirectional DDR I/O configuration for Stratix series and APEX II devices.
OE
DFF
(2)
OE Register AOE (3)
OR2
(4)
DFF
D
OE Register BOE (5)

DFF
datain_l
Logic Array
Q
0
1
Output Register AO
DFF
datain_h
TRI (6)
I/O Pin (7)
Output Register BO
outclock
combout
DFF
dataout_h
dataout_l
inclock
LatchTCHLA
Q
D
ENA
Latch C I
Input Register AI
DFF
neg_reg_out
Q
D
Input Register BI
1) All control signals can be inverted at the IOE.

2) The OE signal is active low, but the Quartus II software implements this as active high and automatically adds an inverter before input to the AOE
register during compilation. If desired, you can change the OE back to active low.
3) The AOE register generates the enable signal for general-purpose DDR I/O applications.
4)This line selects whether the OE signal should be delayed by half a clock cycle.
5) The BOE register generates the delayed enable signal for the write strobes or write clocks for memory interfaces.
6) The tri-state enable is by default active low. You can, however, design it to be active high.
7) You can also have combinational output to the I/O pin. This path is not shown in the diagram.
Related Information
Stratix II Architecture
For more information about clock signals and output enable signals for Stratix series
APEX II Programmable Logic Device Family Data Sheet
For more information about clock signals and output enable signals for APEX II devices
For more information about the DDR registers in Cyclone devices
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DDR I/O Timing

This figure shows the functional timing waveform for the input path. The signal names are the port names
used in the ALTDDIO_IN IP core. The datain signal is the input from the pin to the DDR circuitry. The
output of register BI is neg_reg_out. The output of latch CI is dataout_1, and the output of register AI is
dataout_h. dataout_h and dataout_l feed the logic array and show the conversion of the data from a
DDR implementation to positive-edge triggered data.
Figure 6: DDR I/O Input Timing Waveform
inclock
datain
neg_reg_out
D0
E0
XX
D1
E1
D0
D2
D3
E2
D1
D2
D3
dataout_l
XX
D0
D1
D2
dataout_h
XX
E0
E1
E2
This figure shows a functional timing waveform example for the output path with the output enable
registered. In this example, the delay switch-on by a half clock cycle is not turned on, so the second
output enable register (BOE) is not used. The output enable signal OE is active high and can be driven
from a pin or internal logic. The data signals datain_l and datain_h are driven from the logic array to
output registers AO and BO. The dataout signal is the output from the DDR circuitry to the pin.
Figure 7: DDR I/O Output Timing Waveform
outclock
OE
datain_h
XX
D0
D1
D2
D3
XX
datain_l
XX
E0
E1
E2
E3
XX
dataout
ZZ
D0
E0
D1
E1
D2
E2
D3
E3
ZZ
The waveform in this figure reflects the software simulation results. The OE signal is active low in silicon;
however, the Quartus II software implements this as active high and automatically adds an inverter before
the D input of the OE register AOE. You can change the OE back to active low, if desired.
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Design Example 2: 8-Bit DDR Divider Using ALTDDIO_BIDIR

This section presents a design example that uses the ALTDDIO_BIDIR IP core to generate a divider.
When you are finished with this example, you can incorporate it into your overall project.
In this example, you perform the following tasks:
Create a divider using the ALTDDIO_BIDIR and lpm_divide megafunctions and the MegaWizard
Plug-in Manager
Implement the design and assign the Stratix EP1S10F780C6 device to the project
Compile and simulate the design
Generate a Divider Using ALTDDIO_BIDIR

The new megafunction created in this example is added to the top-level file in your Quartus II project.
Create the ALTDDIO_BIDIR Module
Follow these steps to create the ALTDDIO_BIDIR module:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Unzip the ALTDDIO_DesignExample_ex2.zip file to any working directory on your PC.

In the Quartus II software, open the ex2.qar project .
On the Tools menu, select MegaWizard Plug-In Manager.
In the MegaWizard Plug-In manager dialog box, select Create a new custom megafunction variation,
and click Next. The MegaWizard Plug-In Manager page displays.
5. In the MegaWizard Plug-In Manager pages, select or verify the configuration settings shown in this
table. Click Next to advance from one page to the next.
Parameter
Editor Page
2a
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Parameter
Value
Which megafunction would you like to customize
In the I/O folder, select

ALTDDIO_BIDIR
Which device family will you be using?
Stratix
Which type of output file do you want to create?
VHDL
What name do you want for the output file?
alt_bid
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Create the ALTDDIO_BIDIR Module
Parameter
Editor Page
Parameter
13
Value
Stratix IV
Match project/default
Turned on
Width: (bits)
Use aclr port
Turned off
Use aset port
Turned off
Not used
Turned on
Registers power up high
Turned off
Use sclr port
Turned off
Use sset port
Turned off
Not used
Turned on
Invert padio port
Turned off
Use inclocken and outclocken ports
Turned off
Turned on
Use oe_out port to connect to tri-state output buffer(s)
Turned off
Register oe port
Turned off
Delay switch-on by half a clock cycle
Turned off
Use combout port
Turned off
Use dqsundelayedout port
Turned off
Use dataout_h and dataout_l ports
Turned on
Implement input registers in LEs
Turned off
Generate netlist
Turned off
Variation file
Turned on
Quartus II IP file
Turned on
Quartus II symbol file (.bsf)
Turned off
Instantiation template file
Turned on
Verilog HDL black box file (_bb.v)
Turned on
AHDL Include file (.inc)
Turned off
VHDL component declaration file (.cmp)
Turned on
PinPlanner ports file (.PPF)
Turned on
6. Click Finish.
The ALTDDIO_BIDIR module is now built.
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Create the LPM_DIVIDE Module
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Create the LPM_DIVIDE Module
Follow these steps to create the lpm_divide module:

1. On the Tools menu, select MegaWizard Plug-In Manager.
2. In the MegaWizard Plug-In manager dialog box, select Create a new custom megafunction variation,
and click Next. The MegaWizard Plug-In Manager page displays.
3. In the MegaWizard Plug-In Manager pages, select or verify the configuration settings shown in this
table. Click Next to advance from one page to the next.
Parameter Editor Page
2a
Parameter
Value
Which megafunction
would you like to
customize
In the Arithmetic folder, select

LPM_DIVIDE
Which device family will

you be using?
Stratix
Which type of output file VHDL

do you want to create?
What name do you want
for the output file?
lp_div
Return to this page for

another create operation
Turned off
Currently selected device

family
Stratix IV
Match project/default
Turned on
How wide should the

8
numerator input bus be?
3
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How wide should the

denominator input bus
be?
Numerator Representa
tion
Select Unsigned
Denominator Represen
tation
Select Unsigned
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Create a Divider
Parameter Editor Page
Parameter
15
Value
Do you want to pipeline

the function?
Select Yes, I want an output latency

of 1 clock cycle
Create an Asynchronous
Clear input
Turned off
Create a Clock Enable

input
Turned off
Which do you wish to

optimize?
Select Default Optimization
Always return a positive

remainder?
Select Yes
Generate netlist
Turned off
Variation file
Turned on
Quartus II IP file
Turned on
Quartus II symbol file

(.bsf)
Turned off
Instantiation template
file
Turned on
Verilog HDL black box

file (_bb.v)
Turned on
AHDL Include file (.inc)
Turned off
VHDL component
declaration file (.cmp)
Turned on
PinPlanner ports file

(.PPF)
Turned on
4. Click Finish.
The lpm_divide module is now built.
Create a Divider
Use the following steps to combine the ALTDDIO_BIDIR and lpm_divide modules to create a divider.
Follow these steps to create a top-level VHDL file:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
In the Quartus II software, with the ex2.qar project open, open the file ex2.vhd.
On the Project menu, click Add/Remove File in Project. The File Settings page displays.
In the File Settings window, click (...) after File name and browse for ex2.vhd in the project folder.
Select ex2.vhd and click Add.
Click OK.
The top-level file is added to the project. You have now created the complete design file.
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This design implements the same divider as that in Design Example 1, but the functionality of the
ALTDDIO_IN and ALTDDIO_OUT modules is implemented in a single megafunction, ALTDDIO_BIDIR.
The bidirectional pins DDR_BIDIR8[7..0] receive data at double the clock rate. The
DDRBIDIR8_OUT_H[7..0] signals are the numerator and the DDRBIDIR8_OUT_L[7..0] signals are the
denominator. These two sets of signals are passed to the lpm_divide module where the quotient and
remainder are calculated. The divider calculates the quotient and remainder with a one-stage pipeline.
The quotient and remainder are then fed via signals quotient[7..0] and remain[7..0] back to the
ALTDDIO_BIDIR megafunction. The ALTDDIO_BIDIR megafunction then drives the data out
through pins DDR_BIDIR8[7..0] at double the data rate.
Implement the Divider Design

This section describes how to assign the Stratix EP1S10F780C6 device to the project and compile the
project.
1. With the ex2.qar project open, on the Assignments menu, click Settings. The Settings dialog box
displays.
2. In the Category list, select Device.
3. To answer Which device family will you be using?, select Stratix.
4. Under Target device, select Specific device selected in Available devices list.
5. In the Available devices list, select EP1S10F780C6.
6. Under Show in Available devices list, select FBGA as the Package, Pin count of 780, Speed grade of
6, and turn on Show Advanced Devices.
7. Click OK.
8. On the Processing menu, click Start Compilation.
9. When the Full Compilation was successful box displays, click OK.
Functional ResultsSimulate the Divider Design in the ModelSim-Altera Software

Simulate the design in the ModelSim-Altera software to generate a waveform display of the device
behavior.
To set up the ModelSim-Altera software, follow these steps:
1. Unzip the ALTDDIO_ex2_msim.zip file to any working directory on your PC.
2. Browse to the folder in which you unzipped the files and open the ALTDDIO_ex2.do file in a text
editor.
3. In line 1 of the ALTDDIO_ex2.do file, replace <insert_directory_path_here> with the directory path
of the appropriate library files. For example, C:/altera/71/modelsim_ae/altera/verilog/stratix
4. On the File menu, click Save.
5. Start ModelSim-Altera.
6. On the File menu, click Change Directory.
7. Select the folder in which you unzipped the files. Click OK.
8. On the Tools menu, click Execute Macro.
9. Select the ALTDDIO_ex2.do file and click Open. This is a script file for ModelSim that automates all
the necessary settings for the simulation.
10.Verify the results by looking at the Waveform Viewer window.
You can rearrange signals, remove redundant signals, and change the radix by modifying the script in
the ALTDDIO_ex2.do file.
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Figure 8: ModelSim Simulation Results

This figure shows the expected simulation results in ModelSim-Altera software.
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Divider Design in the ModelSim Simulation
ALTDDIO_IN IP Core Signals

These tables list the input and output ports for the ALTDDIO_IN IP core.
Figure 9: ALTDDIO_IN Ports
altddio_in
datain[ ]
dataout_h[ ]
inclock
dataout_l[ ]
inclocken
aclr
aset
Table 4: ALTDDIO_IN Input Ports
(1)
Name
Require
d
datain[]
Yes
DDR input data port. Input port WIDTH wide. The datain port should be directly
fed from an input pin in the top-level design.
inclock
Yes
Clock signal to sample the DDR input. The datain port is sampled on each clock
edge of the inclock signal.
inclocken
No
Clock enable for the data clock
aclr
No
Asynchronous clear input. The aclr and aset ports cannot be connected at the
same time.
aset
No
Asynchronous set input. The aclr and aset ports cannot be connected at the
same time.
sclr
No
Synchronous clear input. The sclr and sset ports cannot be connected at the
same time. The sclr port is available for Arria GX, Stratix III, Stratix II,
Stratix II GX, Stratix, Stratix GX, HardCopy II, and HardCopy Stratix devices
only. (1)
Description
When designing with Stratix III devices, when sclr is asserted, it synchronously presets both the input
path and resynchronization register.
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Name
sset
Require
d
No
Description
Synchronous set input. The sclr and sset ports cannot be connected at the
same time. The sset port is available for Arria GX, Stratix III, Stratix II,
Stratix II GX, Stratix, Stratix GX, HardCopy II, and HardCopy Stratix devices
only. (1)
Table 5: ALTDDIO_IN Output Ports

Name
Require
d
Description
dataout_h[]
Yes
Data sampled from datain[] port at the rising edge of the inclock signal.
dataout_l[]
Yes
Data sampled from datain[] port at the falling edge of the inclock signal.
ALTDDIO_OUT IP Core Signals

This figure shows the ports for the ALTDDIO_OUT IP core.
Figure 10: ALTDDIO_OUT Signals
altddio_out
datain_h[ ]
datain_l[ ]
outclock
outclocken
oe
aclr
aset
dataout[ ]
These tables list the input and output ports for the ALTDDIO_OUT IP core.
Table 6: ALTDDIO_OUT Input Ports
Name
Required
Description
datain_h[]
Yes
Input data for rising edge of outclock port. Input

port WIDTH wide.
datain_l[]
Yes
Input data for falling edge of outclock port. Input

port WIDTH wide.
outclock
Yes
Clock signal to register data output. dataout port

outputs DDR data on each level of outclock signal.
outclocken
No
Clock enable for outclock port.
aclr
No
Asynchronous clear input. The aclr and aset ports

cannot be connected at the same time.
aset
No
Asynchronous set input. The aclr and aset ports

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Name
Required
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Description
oe
No
Output enable for the dataout port. Active-high

signal. You can add an inverter if you need an activelow oe.
sclr
No
Synchronous clear input. The sclr and sset ports

cannot be connected at the same time. The sclr port
is available for Arria GX, Stratix III, Stratix II,
Stratix II GX, Stratix, Stratix GX, HardCopy II, and
HardCopy Stratix devices only.
sset
No
Synchronous set input. The sclr and sset ports

cannot be connected at the same time. The sset port
is available for Arria GX, Stratix III, Stratix II,
HardCopy Stratix devices only.
Table 7: ALTDDIO_OUT Output Ports

Name
Required
Description
dataout[]
Yes
DDR output data port. Output port WIDTH wide.

dataout port should directly feed an output pin in
top-level design.
oe_out
No
Output enable for the bidirectional padio port.

Output port [WIDTH1..0] wide. This port is available
for Stratix III and Cyclone III devices only.

This figure shows the ports for the ALTDDIO_BIDIR IP core.
Figure 11: ALTDDIO_BIDIR Ports
altddio_bidir
datain_h[ ]
datain_l[ ]
inclock
inclocken
outclock
outclocken
oe
dataout_h[ ]
dataout_l[ ]
padio[ ]
combout[ ]
dqsundelayedout[ ]
These tables list the output ports and the bidirectional ports for the ALTDDIO_BIDIR IP core.
Table 8: ALTDDIO_BIDIR Input Ports
Name
datain_h[]
Required
Yes
Description
Input data to be output to the padio port at the rising

edge of the outclock port. Input port [(WIDTH) - (1)
..0] wide.
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Name
Required
Description
datain_l[]
Yes
Input data to be output to the padio port at the falling

edge of the outclock port. Input port [(WIDTH) - (1)
..0] wide.
inclock
Yes
Clock signal to sample the DDR input. The padio port is

sampled on each clock edge of the inclock signal.
inclocken
No
Clock enable for the inclock port.
outclock
Yes
Clock signal to register the data output. The padio port

outputs the DDR data on each edge of the outclock
signal.
outclocken
No
Clock enable for the outclock port.
aclr
No
Asynchronous clear input. The aclr and aset ports

aset
No
Asynchronous set input. The aclr and aset ports

oe
No
Output enable for the bidirectional padio port. If the oe

port is not connected, then the padio port is an output
port.
sclr
No
Synchronous clear input. The sclr and sset ports

cannot be connected at the same time. The sclr port is
available for Arria GX, Stratix III, Stratix II,
HardCopy Stratix devices only. (2)
sset
No
Synchronous set input. The sclr and sset ports cannot

be connected at the same time. The sset port is
available for Arria GX, Stratix III, Stratix II,
HardCopy Stratix devices only. (2)
Table 9: ALTDDIO_BIDIR Output Ports

Name
(2)
(3)
(4)
Required
Description
dataout_h[]
Yes
Data sampled from the padio port at the rising edge of

the inclock signal. Output port [WIDTH1..0] wide.
dataout_l[]
Yes
Data sampled from the padio port at the falling edge of

the inclock signal. Output port [WIDTH-1..0] wide.
combout[](1)
No
Combinational output directly fed by the padio port. (3)
dqsundelayedout[]
No
Undelayed output from the DQS pins. Output port

[WIDTH-1..0] wide. (4)
When designing with Stratix III devices, when sclr is deasserted, it synchronously presents both the
input path and resynchronization register.
This port is available for Stratix series, HardCopy Stratix, Cyclone series, and APEX II devices only.
This port is available for Stratix and HardCopy Stratix devices only.
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Name
Required
No
oe_out
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Description
Output enable for the bidirectional padio port. Output

port [WIDTH1..0] wide. This port is available for
Stratix III and Cyclone III devices only.
Table 10: ALTDDIO_BIDIR Bidirectional Port

Name
Required
Yes
padio[]
Description
Bidirectional DDR port that should directly feed a

bidirectional pin in the top-level design. The DDR data
is transmitted and received on this bidirectional port.
Bidirectional port [(WIDTH) - (1)..0] wide.
Verilog HDL Prototype

The Verilog HDL prototype is located in the <Quartus II installation directory>\eda\synthesis\ altera_mf.v
VHDL Component Declaration

You can locate VHDL component declaration in the VHDL Design File (.vhd)
altera_mf_components.vhd in the <Quartus II installation directory>\libraries\vhdl\altera_mf
directory.
VHDL LIBRARY-USE Declaration

The VHDL LIBRARY-USE declaration is not required if you use the VHDL Component Declaration.
LIBRARY altera_mf;
USE altera_mf.altera_mf_components.all;
Document Revision History

The following table lists the revision history for this document.
Table 11: Document Revision History
Date
Version
Changes
July 2015
2015.07.02
Updated Arria V, Cyclone V and Stratix V as

supported devices.
January 2015
2015.01.23
Added link to design example file.
December 2014
2014.12.15
Template update.
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Date
Version
Changes
January 2013
6.1
Updated to correct content error in DDR I/O

Timing on page 37.
February 2012
6.0
Updated to refelect new GUI changes.
September 2010
5.0
Added ports and parameters.
June 2007
4.2
Updated for Quartus II software version 7.1:

Updated for Arria GX and Cyclone III devices.
Updated and renamed DDR MegaWizard PlugIns Page Descriptions section.
Added parameter to the ALTDDIO_IN megafunc
tion.
Added Referenced Documents section.
Updated Revision History and How to Contact
Altera sections.
March 2007
4.1
Added Cyclone III device to list of supported devices.
July 2006
4.0
Updated to reflect Quartus II 6.0 release, added

ModelSim simulation information, updated design
examples.
March 2005
3.0
Updated to reflect new GUI changes.
December 2004
2.0
Updated to reflect new document organization and

GUI changes.
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ALTDDIO Common Applications

DDR SDRAM, DDR2 SDRAM and RLDRAM II Memory

DDR SDRAM, DDR2 SDRAM and RLDRAM II Memory

DDR and DDR2 SDRAM Controller MegaCore Functions

QDR SRAM and QDRII SRAM Memory Interfaces

High-Speed Interface Applications

External Memory Interfaces in Stratix II and Stratix II GX Devices

ALTDDIO Resource Utilization and Performance

ALTDDIO Parameter Settings

ALTDDIO Parameter Settings

Currently selected device family

Specify the Altera device family you are using.

Specify the width of the data buses.

Asynchronous clear and asynchronous set ports

Select Use aclr port for asynchronous clear (aclr).

Synchronous clear and synchronous set ports

Select Use sclr port for synchronous clear (sclr).

Use inclocken port

Turn on this option to add a clock enable port that

Invert input clock

When enabled, the first bit of data is captured on

Table 2: ALTDDIO_OUT Parameter Settings

Currently selected device family

Specify the Altera device family you are using.

Specify the width of the data buses.

ALTDDIO Parameter Settings

Asynchronous clear and asynchronous set ports

Select Use aclr port for asynchronous clear (aclr).

Use outclocken port

Turn on this option to add a clock enable port to

Invert dataout output

Turn on this option to invert the dataout[] output

Use output enable port

Turn on this option to create an output enable input

Use oe_out port to connect to tri-state output

Turn on this option to create an output enable port

Turn on this option tp register the output-enable

Delay switch-on by half a clock cycle

Turn on this option to use an additional oe register.

Synchronous clear and synchronous set ports

Select Use sclr port for synchronous clear (sclr).

Table 3: ALTDDIO_BIDIR Parameter Settings

Currently selected device family

Specify the Altera device family you are using.

ALTDDIO Parameter Settings

Specify the width of the data buses.

Asynchronous clear and asynchronous set ports

Select Use aclr port for asynchronous clear (aclr).

Synchronous clear and synchronous set ports

Select Use sclr port for synchronous clear (sclr).

Invert padio port

The padio port is inverted whenever driven as an

Use inclocken and outclocken ports

Turn on this option to add a clock enable port to

Use output enable port

Turn on this option to create an output enable input

Use oe_out port to connect to tri-state output