ESMT
M13S64164A
Mode Register Definition
Mode Register Set (MRS)
The mode register stores the data for controlling the various operating modes of DDR SDRAM. It programs CAS latency,
addressing mode, burst length, test mode, DLL reset and various vendor specific options to make DDR SDRAM useful for variety
of different applications. The default value of the register is not defined, therefore the mode register must be written after EMRS
setting for proper DDR SDRAM operation. The mode register is written by asserting low on CS , RAS , CAS , WE and BA0
(The DDR SDRAM should be in all bank precharge with CKE already high prior to writing into the mode register). The state of
address pins A0~A11 in the same cycle as CS , RAS , CAS , WE and BA0 going low is written in the mode register. Two clock
cycles are requested to complete the write operation in the mode register. The mode register contents can be changed using the
same command and clock cycle requirements during operation as long as all banks are in the idle state. The mode register is
divided into various fields depending on functionality. The burst length uses A0~A2, addressing mode uses A3, CAS latency (read
latency from column address) uses A4~A6. A7 is used for test mode. A8 is used for DLL reset. A7 must be set to low for normal
MRS operation. Refer to the table for specific codes for various burst length, addressing modes and CAS latencies.
BA1 BA0 A11 A10
A9
A8
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
BT
A2
A1
A0
Address Bus
Mode Register
0
0
RFU
DLL
TM
Burst Length
CAS Latency
A8
DLL Reset
No
A7
Mode
Normal
Test
A3
0
Burst Type
Sequential
Interleave
0
1
0
1
Yes
1
Burst Length
Latency
CAS Latency
A2
A1
A0
A6
0
A5
0
A4
Latency
Sequential Interleave
BA1 BA0
Operating Mode
MRS Cycle
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
Reserve
Reserve
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Reserve
2
Reserve
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
EMRS Cycle
0
1
4
4
0
1
3
8
8
1
0
Reserve
2.5
Reserve
Reserve
Reserve
Reserve
Reserve
Reserve
Reserve
Reserve
1
1
1
1
Reserve
Note: RFU (Reserved for future use) must stay “0” during MRS cycle
Elite Semiconductor Memory Technology Inc.
Publication Date : Jun. 2009
Revision : 1.4 10/48