Overview
The MPC8544EVJARJA, part of the MPC8544E series, is a PowerQUICC III integrated processor designed by NXP USA Inc. This processor offers a unique combination of high performance, exceptional integration, and lower overall power consumption. It is built on Power Architecture technology and features a high-performance e500 processor core, enhanced peripherals, and high-speed interconnect technology. The MPC8544E is fabricated using NXP's 90 nanometer (nm) silicon-on-insulator (SOI) copper interconnect process, which enables higher performance with lower power dissipation.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | High-performance e500 core, 32-bit, Power Architecture technology |
| Clock Speed | 667 MHz to 1.067 GHz |
| Cache | 32-Kbyte L1 instruction cache and 32-Kbyte L1 data cache with parity protection |
| Memory Controller | DDR/DDR2 memory controller, 64-bit data interface, up to 16 Gbytes of memory |
| Interconnects | Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) with SGMII support, multiple PCI Express connections, PCI, I²C, DUART, local bus |
| Signal Processing | Signal-processing engine (SPE) APU for vector (64-bit) integer and fractional operations |
| Address Translation | Address translation and mapping unit (ATMU) with eight local access windows |
| Ethernet Support | Full- and half-duplex Ethernet support, IEEE 802.3 full-duplex flow control, VLAN support |
| DMA Controller | Four-channel DMA controller with advanced chaining and striding capability |
Key Features
- High-performance e500 processor core with 32-Kbyte L1 instruction and data caches
- Signal-processing engine (SPE) APU for enhanced vector operations
- DDR/DDR2 memory controller supporting up to 16 Gbytes of memory
- Gigabit Ethernet interfaces with SGMII support and multiple PCI Express connections
- Legacy interface support including PCI, I²C, DUART, and local bus
- Integrated security engines and next-generation double data rate (DDR2) memory controller
- Address translation and mapping unit (ATMU) for efficient memory management
- Full- and half-duplex Ethernet support with IEEE 802.3 full-duplex flow control and VLAN support
- Four-channel DMA controller with advanced chaining and striding capability
Applications
The MPC8544E is designed for various demanding applications, including:
- Networking and communications systems requiring high-speed connectivity and processing power
- Industrial control systems that need robust and reliable processing capabilities
- Data plane and control plane processing in network processors and ASICs
- Embedded systems requiring high performance, low power consumption, and extensive peripheral support
Q & A
- What is the MPC8544E processor based on? The MPC8544E is based on Power Architecture technology with a high-performance e500 processor core.
- What are the clock speed ranges of the MPC8544E? The clock speeds range from 667 MHz to 1.067 GHz.
- What type of memory does the MPC8544E support? The MPC8544E supports DDR and DDR2 SDRAM with up to 16 Gbytes of memory.
- What high-speed interconnects are available on the MPC8544E? The processor includes Gigabit Ethernet interfaces with SGMII support and multiple PCI Express connections.
- Does the MPC8544E support legacy interfaces? Yes, it supports legacy interfaces such as PCI, I²C, DUART, and local bus.
- What is the role of the SPE APU in the MPC8544E? The SPE APU provides an extensive instruction set for vector (64-bit) integer and fractional operations.
- How does the ATMU function in the MPC8544E? The ATMU provides address translation and mapping with eight local access windows and supports inbound and outbound mapping to larger external address spaces.
- What are the Ethernet capabilities of the MPC8544E? The processor supports full- and half-duplex Ethernet with IEEE 802.3 full-duplex flow control and VLAN support.
- What is the DMA controller's capability in the MPC8544E? The DMA controller is a four-channel controller with advanced chaining and striding capability.
- In which applications is the MPC8544E typically used? It is used in networking, communications, industrial control, and other embedded systems requiring high performance and low power consumption.
