Shmoo Tests

Shmoo tab contains a suite of tests designed to experiment with different Initial Board Setting values and display a map of the results. The list of possible values depends on the currently selected memory type, but all memory types offer the following Shmoo tests:
  • Write Test – PHY Drive Strength and DRAM ODT are varied across the list of possible values. Consecutive trainings are executed, displaying the results for each combination of values.
    Figure 1. Write test results
  • Read Test – PHY ODT and DRAM Drive Strength are varied across the list of possible values. Consecutive trainings are executed, displaying results for each combination of values.
    Figure 2. Read test results
  • Note - Although the parameter values are modified during the shmoo process, the initial DDR configuration is restored once the test finishes. To apply a given configuration, use the context menu from Test Results table, available for all cells which have valid configurations (training passed).
    Figure 3. Context menu in Shmoo Results

Once the configuration is updated, DDR View will reflect the changes and a new training can be executed with the current configuration.