Short answer is...maybe.  What kind of speeds are you running this at?  There are complete specs on layout techniques for DDR2, including termination.   Personally, I would pay very close attention to its routing, matched lengths, etc. --- On Tue, 6/3/08, Herbert Graf <mailinglist4@farcite.net> wrote: From: Herbert Graf <mailinglist4@farcite.net> Subject: Re: [EE] Mobile DDR2 timing, how critical? To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@mit.edu> Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 12:58 PM On Tue, 2008-06-03 at 15:44 -0400, David VanHorn wrote: > I'm wondering how deep I have to worry about this problem. > > I have a single processor, with two DDR2 dram chips. There is no > facility for expansion. > The chips will be located physically within an inch of each other. > > Do I need to really carefully examine PCB trace lengths and timing, or > can I assume no issues? Personally, I'd certainly keep trace lengths and impedance issues in mind. DDR is a parallel bus. Any time you see the word "parallel bus" length matching should be something to be concerned about. TTYL -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist