MC7448VS1400NC

The MC7448VS1400NC is a PowerPC G4 microprocessor in the MPC7448 family, built on Power Architecture technology and targeted at networking and computing systems applications. This single-core, 32-bit MPU operates at 1.4 GHz and combines a superscalar core with floating-point and SIMD multimedia capabilities.

Designed for embedded systems requiring integrated performance and system-level features, the device integrates a 1-Mbyte L2 cache and a memory/storage subsystem supporting the MPX bus protocol and a subset of the 60x bus protocol, all delivered in a 360-FCCLGA (25×25) surface-mount package.

Key Features

• Core and Architecture PowerPC G4 single-core, 32-bit superscalar design operating at 1.4 GHz with double-precision floating-point support.
• Multimedia and DSP Integrated SIMD multimedia unit for accelerated multimedia and DSP-style workloads.
• Cache and Memory Subsystem On-chip 1-Mbyte L2 cache plus 32-Kbyte instruction and 32-Kbyte data caches (as described in device documentation); memory subsystem supports MPX bus protocol and a subset of the 60x bus protocol to main memory.
• System and Debug Features Includes time base counter/decrementer, clock multiplier, JTAG/COP interface, performance monitor, and thermal/power management facilities referenced by the device documentation.
• Package and Mounting 360-FCCLGA (25×25) package for surface-mount assembly, optimized for compact board layouts.
• Operating Range and Qualification Consumer-qualified device with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C and RoHS compliance.

Typical Applications

• Networking Equipment Suited for embedded routers, switches, and network appliances that benefit from a PowerPC G4 core and integrated memory subsystem.
• Embedded Computing Systems Useful in computing gateways and embedded servers where 1.4 GHz processing and on-chip L2 cache improve system responsiveness.
• Telecommunications Infrastructure Applicable to telecommunications modules that leverage the processor’s floating-point and SIMD multimedia capabilities.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated L2 Cache: The on-chip 1-Mbyte L2 cache reduces external memory traffic and helps improve sustained processing throughput.
• Power Architecture Technology: Built on Power Architecture technology and the PowerPC instruction set, providing a documented architecture for software development and system design.
• System-Level Features Included: Hardware features such as JTAG/COP, performance monitoring, and thermal/power management simplify debugging, tuning, and thermal control.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 360-FCCLGA (25×25) packaging supports high-density board layouts while maintaining a robust mechanical footprint.
• Multimedia Acceleration: SIMD multimedia unit enables acceleration of media and signal-processing tasks without adding external co-processors.

Why Choose MC7448VS1400NC?

The MC7448VS1400NC positions itself as a single-chip solution for designs that require a 1.4 GHz PowerPC G4 core with integrated L2 cache, multimedia acceleration, and system-level features such as performance monitoring and JTAG/COP. It is suited to networking and embedded computing applications where predictable operating range (0 °C to 105 °C), RoHS compliance, and a compact 360-FCCLGA package are important.

Backed by NXP Semiconductor documentation for the MPC7448 family, this device provides the architectural clarity and subsystem integration needed for embedding a proven PowerPC G4 implementation into networked and computing systems.

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