DDR3 controller power supply detection circuit

The current and voltage are monitored through the DDR3 controller power supply detection circuit, and the microcontroller analyzes data and triggers the fault indicator light. This solves the misjudgment problem caused by the power supply problem of the DDR3 controller, improving system reliability and maintenance efficiency.

CN223140158UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22CHUXIN MICROELECTRONICS (CHENGDU) CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202421517483.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-29
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-29

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Technical Problem

The existing DDR3 controller cannot intuitively understand the situation when power supply problems, resulting in misjudgment of the DDR3 memory module failure, affecting system reliability and maintenance efficiency.

Method used

A DDR3 controller power supply detection circuit is designed, including a current detection circuit, voltage detection circuit, microcontroller and fault indicator light. The current and voltage are monitored through differential amplifier and transistor network. The microcontroller analyzes data and triggers the fault indicator light in case of abnormality to provide power supply fault warning.

Benefits of technology

It realizes intuitive monitoring of the power supply situation of the DDR3 controller, improves system reliability and maintenance efficiency, and reduces misjudgment and maintenance time.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a power supply detection circuit for a DDR3 controller, belongs to the technical field of DDR3 controllers, and solves the problem that the situation can be intuitively known when the power supply of the DDR3 controller fails in the prior art. Comprising a DDR3 controller. The power supply is used for supplying power; the detection end of the current detection circuit is connected to the access of the DDR3 controller and the power supply, and the current detection circuit is used for detecting the current condition in the DDR3 controller; the input end of the voltage detection circuit is coupled with the output end of the DDR3 controller, and the voltage detection circuit is used for detecting the reference voltage in the DDR3 controller; and the input end of the microcontroller is coupled with the output ends of the current detection circuit and the voltage detection circuit, and the microcontroller receives the current condition in the DDR3 controller and the reference voltage in the DDR3 controller and feeds back a control instruction. According to the DDR3 controller integrated monitoring system, current and voltage are monitored through the differential amplifier and the triode network, data are analyzed through the microcontroller, a fault indicating lamp is triggered when abnormity occurs, fault diagnosis is simplified, and system reliability and maintenance efficiency are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of DDR3 controllers, in particular to a power supply detection circuit for a DDR3 controller. Background Art

[0002] The DDR3 controller is a key hardware component in a computer system, responsible for managing and coordinating data exchange between the central processing unit (CPU) and the dynamic random access memory (DRAM). It supports high-speed data transmission and ensures accurate reading and writing of data through complex timing control and signal integrity design. The DDR3 controller adopts advanced power management technology and supports an energy-saving mode to reduce system power consumption. In addition, it also has error correction capabilities to improve the reliability of data storage. The design of the DDR3 controller needs to consider compatibility with DDR3 memory modules of different speeds and capacities to meet diverse application requirements.

[0003] Currently, in many cases, the function of reading and writing the DDR3 memory module is mainly performed by the DDR3 controller. Even when there is no problem with the DDR3 memory module, simply because the DDR3 controller cannot complete the reading and writing function of the DDR3 memory module due to power supply problems, it is misjudged as a problem with the DDR3 memory module. Now, it is necessary for the DDR3 controller to intuitively understand the situation when its own power supply has problems.

[0004] Therefore, a power supply detection circuit for a DDR3 controller is proposed to solve or alleviate the above problems. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the defects existing in the prior art and propose a power supply detection circuit for a DDR3 controller.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0007] A power supply detection circuit for a DDR3 controller includes

[0008] A DDR3 controller;

[0009] A power supply for power supply;

[0010] A current detection circuit, whose detection end is connected to the path between the DDR3 controller and the power supply, and is used to detect the current situation in the DDR3 controller;

[0011] A voltage detection circuit, whose input end is coupled to the output end of the DDR3 controller and is used to detect the reference voltage in the DDR3 controller;

[0012] A microcontroller, whose input terminal is coupled to the output terminals of a current detection circuit and a voltage detection circuit, receives the current situation in the DDR3 controller and the reference voltage in the DDR3 controller, and feeds back a control instruction;

[0013] A fault indicator light, which is used to emit light to indicate a power supply fault;

[0014] A trigger circuit, which responds to the control instruction and controls the fault indicator light to emit light.

[0015] Preferably, it further includes a power management circuit and a power input port. The power management circuit is powered on. The power supply terminal of the power management circuit is coupled to the power connection terminal of the power input port, and the power input port supplies power to the DDR3 controller.

[0016] Preferably, it further includes an analog-to-digital converter, which is coupled between the microcontroller and the trigger circuit and is used to convert the control instruction from a digital electrical signal into an analog electrical signal.

[0017] Preferably, the current detection circuit includes a differential amplifier circuit.

[0018] Preferably, the voltage detection circuit includes a first triode and a second triode. The base of the first triode is coupled to the output terminal of the DDR3 controller. The emitter of the first triode is grounded. The collector of the first triode is connected to the base of the second triode. The collector of the second triode is powered on. The emitter of the second triode is coupled to the input terminal of the microcontroller.

[0019] Preferably, the microcontroller is a single-chip microcomputer of the STM32 series.

[0020] Preferably, the trigger circuit includes a third triode. The collector of the third triode is powered on. The base of the third triode is coupled to the output terminal of the analog-to-digital converter. The emitter of the third triode is coupled to the fault indicator light and then grounded.

[0021] The present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] The DDR3 controller integrated monitoring system of the present utility model monitors current and voltage through a differential amplifier and a triode network. The microcontroller analyzes the data and triggers the fault indicator light in case of abnormality, simplifies fault diagnosis, and improves the reliability and maintenance efficiency of the system. Description of the Drawings

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other relevant drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0024] Figure 1 is the structural block diagram of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 is the wiring diagram of the current detection circuit in the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 is the wiring diagram of the voltage detection circuit in the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 is the wiring diagram of the trigger circuit in the present invention.

[0028] 1. Power management circuit; 2. Power input port; 3. DDR3 controller; 4. Current detection circuit; 5. Voltage detection circuit; 6. Microcontroller; 7. Analog-to-digital converter; 8. Trigger circuit; 9. Fault indicator light. Specific embodiments

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Usually, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0030] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present invention, but merely represents the selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] It should be noted that: Similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0032] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the present utility model is customarily placed during use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0033] In addition, terms such as "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for distinguishing descriptions and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0034] In the description of the present utility model, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "set", "installed", "connected", "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0035] A power supply detection circuit for a DDR3 controller, as Figure 1 shown, includes a DDR3 controller 3, a power supply, a current detection circuit 4, a current detection circuit 4, a current detection circuit 4, a current detection circuit 4, a microcontroller 6, a power management circuit 1, a power input port 2, and an analog-to-digital converter 7. The microcontroller 6 is an STM32 series single-chip microcomputer.

[0036] The power supply is used for power supply. The detection end of the current detection circuit 4 is connected to the path between the DDR3 controller 3 and the power supply, and it is used to detect the current situation in the DDR3 controller 3; the input end of the voltage detection circuit 5 is coupled to the output end of the DDR3 controller 3, and it is used to detect the reference voltage in the DDR3 controller 3; the input end of the microcontroller 6 is coupled to the output ends of the current detection circuit 4 and the voltage detection circuit 5, and it receives the current situation in the DDR3 controller 3 and the reference voltage in the DDR3 controller 3 and feeds back a control instruction; the fault indicator light 9 is used to emit light to indicate a power supply fault; the trigger circuit 8 responds to the control instruction and controls the fault indicator light 9 to emit light. The power management circuit 1 is electrically connected. The power supply end of the power management circuit 1 is coupled to the power connection end of the power input port 2. The power input port 2 supplies power to the DDR3 controller 3. The analog-to-digital converter 7 is coupled between the microcontroller 6 and the trigger circuit 8, and it is used to convert the control instruction from a digital electrical signal to an analog electrical signal.

[0037] AsFigure 2 As shown, the current detection circuit 4 includes a differential amplifier circuit.

[0038] As Figure 3 shown, the voltage detection circuit 5 includes a first triode and a second triode. The base of the first triode is coupled to the output terminal of the DDR3 controller 3. The emitter of the first triode is grounded. The collector of the first triode is connected to the base of the second triode. The collector of the second triode is powered. The emitter of the second triode is coupled to the input terminal of the microcontroller 6.

[0039] As Figure 4 shown, the trigger circuit 8 includes a third triode. The collector of the third triode is powered. The base of the third triode is coupled to the output terminal of the analog-to-digital converter 7. The emitter of the third triode is coupled to the fault indicator light 9 and then grounded.

[0040] The DDR3 controller 3 in the present utility model is equipped with a comprehensive monitoring system to ensure rapid identification and feedback in case of power supply problems. The power supply first provides energy for the DDR3 controller 3. The current detection circuit 4 is actually a differential amplifier that monitors the current change flowing through the DDR3 controller 3. The voltage detection circuit 5 detects the reference voltage output by the DDR3 controller 3 through a triode network. These detection data are transmitted to the microcontroller 6, which analyzes the data of the DDR3 controller 3 and determines whether there is a power supply abnormality. Once an abnormality is detected, the microcontroller 6 converts the digital signal into an analog signal through the analog-to-digital converter 7. The trigger circuit 8 responds to this analog signal and activates the fault indicator light 9 to give an intuitive warning of the power supply fault to the user in the form of light emission. At the same time, the power management circuit 1 monitors and ensures the stability of the power input port 2 throughout the process. In this way, the user can immediately understand the power supply situation of the DDR3 controller 3 through the status of the fault indicator light 9 and take timely measures, thereby improving the reliability of the system and the convenience of maintenance. When it is impossible to read and write the DDR3 memory module, it is possible to first determine whether it is because of the power supply problem of the DDR3 controller 3 that the read and write function of the DDR3 memory module cannot be completed, thus reducing the occurrence of misjudgment as the DDR3 memory module, and being able to reduce the time consumed in the actual maintenance process and improve the efficiency.

[0041] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, the present utility model can have various changes and modifications. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A DDR3 controller power supply detection circuit, characterized in that including a DDR3 controller (3); a power supply for powering; a current detection circuit (4), whose detection end is connected to the path between the DDR3 controller (3) and the power supply, and which is used to detect the current condition in the DDR3 controller (3); a voltage detection circuit (5), whose input end is coupled to the output end of the DDR3 controller (3), and which is used to detect the reference voltage in the DDR3 controller (3); a microcontroller (6), whose input end is coupled to the output ends of the current detection circuit (4) and the voltage detection circuit (5), and which receives the current condition in the DDR3 controller (3) and the reference voltage in the DDR3 controller (3) and feeds back a control instruction; a fault indicator light (9), and the fault indicator light (9) is used to emit light to indicate a power supply fault; a trigger circuit (8), and the trigger circuit (8) responds to the control instruction and controls the fault indicator light (9) to emit light.

2. The power supply detection circuit of a DDR3 controller according to claim 1, wherein It further includes a power management circuit (1) and a power input port (2), the power management circuit (1) is electrically connected, the power supply end of the power management circuit (1) is coupled to the power connection end of the power input port (2), and the power input port (2) supplies power to the DDR3 controller (3).

3. The power supply detection circuit for a DDR3 controller according to claim 1, wherein, It further includes an analog-to-digital converter (7), and the analog-to-digital converter (7) is coupled between the microcontroller (6) and the trigger circuit (8), and is used to convert the control instruction from a digital electrical signal into an analog electrical signal.

4. A DDR3 controller power supply detection circuit according to claim 1, wherein, The current detection circuit (4) includes a differential amplification circuit.

5. A DDR3 controller power supply detection circuit according to claim 1, characterized in that The voltage detection circuit (5) includes a first triode and a second triode, the base of the first triode is coupled to the output end of the DDR3 controller (3), the emitter of the first triode is grounded, the collector of the first triode is connected to the base of the second triode, the collector of the second triode is electrically connected, and the emitter of the second triode is coupled to the input end of the microcontroller (6).

6. The power supply detection circuit of a DDR3 controller according to claim 1, characterized in that The microcontroller (6) is an STM32 series single-chip microcomputer.

7. The power supply detection circuit of a DDR3 controller according to claim 1, characterized in that The trigger circuit (8) includes a third triode, the collector of the third triode is electrically connected, the base of the third triode is coupled to the output end of the analog-to-digital converter (7), and the emitter of the third triode is coupled to the fault indicator light (9) and then grounded.