Article ID: 000077888 Content Type: Troubleshooting Last Reviewed: 08/28/2012

Why do I see minimum pulse width violations for M20K memory blocks in Stratix V I2 speedgrade devices when performing timing analysis using the fast timing model?

Environment

  • Quartus® II Subscription Edition
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    Description

    Due to a problem in the Quartus® II software versions 11.1 SP2 and earlier, you may see incorrect minimum pulse width violations for M20K memory blocks in Stratix® V I2 speedgrade devices when performing timing analysis using the fast timing model. This problem is due to an incorrect timing model for Stratix V I2 speedgrade devices.

    Refer to Table 2-27 of the DC and Switching Characteristics for Stratix V Devices (PDF) chapter of the Stratix V device handbook for details on the Memory Block Performance Specifications for Stratix V Devices.

    Resolution

    If you are operating the memories within the specification, the minimumum pulsewidth violations can be safely ignored.

    This problem is fixed beginning with the Quartus II software version 12.0.

    Related Products

    This article applies to 4 products

    Stratix® V E FPGA
    Stratix® V GS FPGA
    Stratix® V GT FPGA
    Stratix® V GX FPGA