Overview
The MPC8548VJAVHD is a high-performance integrated communications processor from NXP USA Inc., part of the PowerQUICC III family. This processor is designed to meet the demanding requirements of networking, telecom, and other high-speed data processing applications. It features an embedded e500 core, which can operate up to 1.5 GHz, and includes a range of integrated peripherals and interfaces to support complex control plane processing and high-speed connectivity.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Core | Embedded e500 core, up to 1.5 GHz |
| Cache | 512 KB L2 cache, 32 KB D-Cache, 32 KB I-Cache |
| Memory Controller | 64-bit DDR/DDR2 controller, up to 667 MHz data rate |
| PCI Interfaces | Dual 32-bit PCI or 64-bit PCI-X |
| RapidIO and PCI Express | 4-bit serial RapidIO fabric technology, 4-bit PCI Express (or single 8-bit PCI Express 1.0a) |
| Gigabit Ethernet | Four Gigabit Ethernet interfaces |
| Physical Addressing | 36-bit physical addressing |
| Package | 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) |
| MIPS Rating | 3065 MIPS at 1333 MHz (estimated Dhrystone 2.1) |
Key Features
- Embedded e500 core with dual dispatch superscalar, seven-stage pipeline design with out-of-order issue and execution
- Integrated security engine with Kasumi algorithm acceleration and XOR acceleration for enhanced security and parity checks
- High-speed connectivity options including serial RapidIO interconnect technology and PCI Express
- Four Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for enhanced network performance
- 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 and telecom transmission and switching
- 3G wireless base stations and other wireless network infrastructure
- Control plane processing in AdvancedTCA platforms
- Protocol processing and other compute-intensive applications requiring high-speed, peer-level communications
- Storage applications, including redundant array of inexpensive disk (RAID) systems
Q & A
- What is the core frequency of the MPC8548VJAVHD? The core frequency can operate up to 1.5 GHz.
- What type of cache does the MPC8548VJAVHD have? It has 512 KB L2 cache, 32 KB D-Cache, and 32 KB I-Cache.
- What memory controller does the MPC8548VJAVHD support? It supports a 64-bit DDR/DDR2 controller with up to 667 MHz data rate.
- What PCI interfaces are available on the MPC8548VJAVHD? It has dual 32-bit PCI or 64-bit PCI-X interfaces.
- Does the MPC8548VJAVHD support RapidIO and PCI Express? Yes, it supports 4-bit serial RapidIO fabric technology and 4-bit PCI Express (or single 8-bit PCI Express 1.0a).
- How many Gigabit Ethernet interfaces does the MPC8548VJAVHD have? It has four Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
- What is the physical addressing capability of the MPC8548VJAVHD? It supports 36-bit physical addressing.
- What is the package type of the MPC8548VJAVHD? It is packaged in a 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm).
- What is the MIPS rating of the MPC8548VJAVHD at 1333 MHz? It is estimated at 3065 MIPS (Dhrystone 2.1).
- What security features does the MPC8548VJAVHD include? It includes an integrated security engine with Kasumi algorithm acceleration and XOR acceleration.
