Overview
The MPC8548ECVJAQGD is a high-performance integrated communications processor from NXP USA Inc., part of the PowerQUICC III family. This processor is based on the scalable e500 system-on-chip (SoC) platform and the Power Architecture processor core. It is designed to offer advanced features and high-speed connectivity options, making it an optimal solution for various networking and telecommunications applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | Embedded e500 core, up to 1.5 GHz |
| Cache Memory | 512 KB L2 Cache, 32 KB D-Cache, 32 KB I-Cache |
| Memory Controller | 64-bit DDR/DDR2 SDRAM controller, up to 667 MHz data rate |
| PCI and PCI-X | Dual 32-bit PCI or 64-bit PCI-X |
| Serial RapidIO | 4-bit serial RapidIO fabric technology |
| PCI Express | 4-bit or single 8-bit PCI Express 1.0a |
| Gigabit Ethernet | Four Gigabit Ethernet interfaces |
| Security Engine | Integrated security engine with Kasumi algorithm acceleration and XOR acceleration |
| Physical Addressing | 36-bit physical addressing |
| Performance | 3065 MIPS at 1333 MHz (estimated Dhrystone 2.1) |
Key Features
- High-speed connectivity options including enhanced Triple Speed Ethernet, serial RapidIO interconnect technology, and PCI Express.
- Integrated security engine with Kasumi algorithm acceleration and XOR acceleration for enhanced security protocol processing and parity checks in storage applications.
- Dual dispatch superscalar, seven-stage pipeline design with out-of-order issue and execution.
- Double-precision embedded scalar and vector floating-point APUs.
- Memory management unit (MMU) and integrated L1/L2 cache.
- Enhanced hardware and software debug support.
Applications
- Enterprise networking, telecom transmission, and switching.
- 3G wireless base stations and other wireless network infrastructure.
- Control plane processing, protocol processing, and other compute-intensive applications in high-performance distributed systems, such as AdvancedTCA platforms.
- Storage applications, including redundant array of inexpensive disk storage).
Q & A
- What is the MPC8548ECVJAQGD processor based on?
The MPC8548ECVJAQGD is based on the scalable e500 system-on-chip (SoC) platform and the Power Architecture processor core.
- What are the clock speed options for the MPC8548ECVJAQGD?
The processor offers clock speeds scaling up to 1.5 GHz, with initial offerings up to 1.33 GHz.
- What type of memory controller does the MPC8548ECVJAQGD have?
The processor features a 64-bit DDR/DDR2 SDRAM controller, scaling up to 667 MHz data rate.
- What high-speed connectivity options are available on the MPC8548ECVJAQGD?
The processor includes enhanced Triple Speed Ethernet, serial RapidIO interconnect technology, and PCI Express.
- Does the MPC8548ECVJAQGD have integrated security features?
Yes, it includes an integrated security engine with Kasumi algorithm acceleration and XOR acceleration.
- How many Gigabit Ethernet interfaces does the MPC8548ECVJAQGD support?
The processor supports four Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
- What is the physical addressing capability of the MPC8548ECVJAQGD?
The processor supports 36-bit physical addressing.
- What are some typical applications for the MPC8548ECVJAQGD?
Typical applications include enterprise networking, telecom transmission, 3G wireless base stations, and storage applications.
- Does the MPC8548ECVJAQGD support floating-point operations?
Yes, it includes double-precision embedded scalar and vector floating-point APUs.
- What kind of cache memory does the MPC8548ECVJAQGD have?
The processor features 512 KB L2 Cache, 32 KB D-Cache, and 32 KB I-Cache.
