KMC7448VU1267ND

The KMC7448VU1267ND is a single-core PowerPC G4 microprocessor in the MC7448 series, offering a 1.267 GHz operating frequency in a 360-FCCBGA (25×25) surface-mount package. It is targeted at networking and computing systems applications and combines a superscalar processor core with integrated memory and multimedia capabilities for embedded and system designs.

Built on Power Architecture technology, the device integrates a 1 Mbyte L2 cache, a double-precision floating-point unit, and a SIMD multimedia unit to support compute-intensive workloads while providing on-chip features for system integration and observability.

Key Features

• Core and Architecture Single PowerPC G4 core with a 32-bit bus width and 1.267 GHz clock rate; superscalar design with support for out-of-order issue and high-performance instruction issue.
• Floating-Point and Multimedia Double-precision floating-point unit plus a SIMD multimedia unit (AltiVec-style SIMD indicated), enabling efficient handling of multimedia and signal processing tasks.
• On-Chip Memory Integrated 1 Mbyte L2 cache and separate 32-Kbyte instruction and 32-Kbyte data caches to reduce main memory latency and improve sustained performance.
• Bus and System Interfaces Memory storage subsystem supporting the MPX bus protocol and a subset of the 60x bus protocol for connection to main memory and system resources.
• System Management and Debug Includes thermal and power management features, performance monitor, JTAG/COP interface, time base counter/decrementer, and clock multiplier facilities for system control and debug.
• Package and Mounting 360-FCCBGA (25×25) supplier device package in a tray format; surface-mount mounting type suitable for high-density board designs.
• Co-processor Support Multimedia and SIMD co-processor capabilities listed to accelerate compute kernels typical in networking and compute workloads.

Typical Applications

• Networking Equipment Suitable for routers, switches and network processing appliances that require a high-performance embedded processor with on-chip caches and multimedia acceleration.
• Computing Platforms Applicable to compact computing systems and appliances where a single high-frequency PowerPC core with integrated L2 cache and FPU is needed.
• Embedded Systems Designed for embedded designs in the MC7448 family where system integration, performance monitoring and thermal/power management are important.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated L2 Cache: 1 Mbyte on-chip L2 cache reduces memory latency and simplifies board-level memory subsystem design.
• Floating-Point and SIMD Acceleration: Built-in double-precision FPU and SIMD multimedia unit enable efficient handling of signal processing and multimedia workloads.
• Power Architecture Technology: Implementation of the PowerPC instruction set and Power Architecture technology provides a well-defined platform for software and system development.
• System Observability: On-chip performance monitor and JTAG/COP interface support system profiling and debug during development and deployment.
• Thermal and Power Controls: Integrated thermal and power management features help manage runtime power and thermal conditions in system designs.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 360-FCCBGA (25×25) package supports high-density PCB implementations in embedded and computing systems.

Why Choose KMC7448VU1267ND?

The KMC7448VU1267ND positions itself as a compact, performance-focused PowerPC G4 solution within the MC7448 series, combining a 1.267 GHz core with integrated L2 cache, floating-point, and SIMD multimedia capabilities. Its feature set—system bus support, on-chip monitoring and thermal/power management—suits designs that need a balance of compute capability and system integration for networking and computing applications.

This part is well suited for engineers and procurement teams seeking a proven Power Architecture-based microprocessor for embedded and system-level projects where on-chip cache, FPU, and multimedia co-processing are required. The integrated system features support development efficiency and long-term maintainability in deployed systems.

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