Overview
The MPC8548EVJAUJD is a high-performance integrated communications processor from NXP USA Inc., part of the PowerQUICC III family. This processor is designed to offer robust processing capabilities, enhanced peripherals, and high-speed connectivity options, making it an ideal solution for various networking and telecommunications applications. It features an embedded e500 core, which can operate at speeds up to 1.5 GHz, and includes a range of integrated features such as DDR2 memory controllers, Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, and advanced security engines.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | Embedded e500 core, up to 1.5 GHz |
| Cache Memory | 32 KB L1 data and instruction cache, 512 KB L2 cache |
| Memory Controller | 64-bit DDR/DDR2 SDRAM controller, up to 667 MHz data rate |
| Interfaces | Dual 32-bit PCI or 64-bit PCI-X, 4-bit Serial RapidIO, 4-bit PCI Express |
| Ethernet | Four on-chip triple-speed Ethernet controllers (GMACs), supporting 10/100 Mbps and 1 Gbps |
| Security Engine | Supports DES, 3DES, MD-5, SHA-1/2, AES, RSA, RNG, Kasumi F8/F9, and ARC-4 encryption algorithms |
| Physical Addressing | 36-bit physical addressing |
| Package | 783 BGA |
Key Features
- Embedded e500 core with dual dispatch superscalar, seven-stage pipeline design
- Integrated security engine with support for various encryption algorithms including Kasumi and XOR acceleration
- High-speed connectivity options: Serial RapidIO, PCI Express, and Gigabit Ethernet
- Integrated DDR2 memory controller with full ECC support
- Double-precision embedded scalar and vector floating-point APUs
- Memory management unit (MMU) and integrated L1/L2 cache with hardware coherency
- TCP/IP checksum acceleration and support for various Ethernet physical interfaces (MII, RMII, GMII, RGMII, RTBI, TBI)
Applications
The MPC8548EVJAUJD is designed for a variety of high-performance applications, including:
- Enterprise networking and telecom transmission and switching
- 3G wireless base stations and network infrastructure
- Control plane processing and protocol processing in AdvancedTCA platforms
- Storage applications requiring XOR acceleration for parity checks
- Distributed systems requiring high-speed, peer-level communications
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock speed of the MPC8548EVJAUJD processor?
The MPC8548EVJAUJD processor can operate at speeds up to 1.5 GHz. - What type of cache memory does the MPC8548EVJAUJD have?
The processor features 32 KB L1 data and instruction cache and 512 KB L2 cache. - What types of memory does the MPC8548EVJAUJD support?
The processor supports 64-bit DDR and DDR2 SDRAM with full ECC support. - What high-speed interfaces are available on the MPC8548EVJAUJD?
The processor includes Serial RapidIO, PCI Express, and four Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. - What security features are integrated into the MPC8548EVJAUJD?
The processor includes a security engine supporting various encryption algorithms such as DES, 3DES, AES, RSA, and Kasumi. - What is the purpose of the XOR acceleration in the MPC8548EVJAUJD?
The XOR acceleration enhances system performance by offloading compute-intensive parity checks in storage applications. - What are some typical applications for the MPC8548EVJAUJD?
Typical applications include enterprise networking, telecom transmission and switching, 3G wireless base stations, and storage applications. - Does the MPC8548EVJAUJD support TCP/IP checksum acceleration?
Yes, the processor supports TCP/IP checksum acceleration. - What is the physical addressing capability of the MPC8548EVJAUJD?
The processor supports 36-bit physical addressing. - What package type is the MPC8548EVJAUJD available in?
The processor is available in a 783 BGA package.
