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-- 21 Nov 2013 Incorporated review corrections.
-- 21 Mar 2014 Incorporated committee comments, corrected erroneous cross references, fine-tuned
formatting, fine-tuned typographical items.
4.0 04 Aug 2017 Merged DFI 4.0 Spec Addendum to DFI 3.1. Added support for LPDDR4, DB training, per-
slice read leveling, DFI read/write chip select, write DQ training, PHY master interface,
frequency indicator, DFI disconnect protocol, DFI data bit disabling, slice parameter,
geardown mode, DFI feature and matrix topology matrix, 3D stack support and inactive CS
support. Also modified CA training, write leveling strobe and changed the DFI training to be
optional. Enhanced DFI read data eye training sequence, update interface for self-refresh exit
20 Jul 2017 Incorporated review changes from 4.0 Addendum merge.
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