MC8610VT800GB

The MC8610VT800GB is a PowerPC e600 microprocessor implemented as a single 32-bit core running at 800 MHz in a 783-FCPBGA (29×29) package. It integrates a broad set of on-chip features—including multi-width memory controllers, high-bandwidth I/O, and comprehensive system management—targeted at embedded host processing applications.

This device combines an eleven-execution-unit e600 core with multi-level caches and integrated controllers to deliver a balanced platform for embedded designs that require integrated memory support, PCI/PCI Express connectivity, and display interfacing.

Key Features

• Core — PowerPC e600, 800 MHz Single 32-bit e600 core operating at 800 MHz with eleven execution units and three register files for deterministic embedded processing.
• Cache and Memory Subsystem Two separate 32-Kbyte instruction and data L1 caches plus an integrated 256-Kbyte eight-way set-associative unified L2 cache with ECC. Integrated DDR/DDR2 memory controller supports 64- or 32-bit data paths (72-bit with ECC), up to 533-MHz DDR2 and up to 400-MHz DDR data rates, and up to 16 Gbytes of memory.
• System Coherency and Addressing MPX coherency module and address translation and mapping units (ATMUs) with 36-bit real addressing and multiprocessing support features.
• I/O and Peripheral Interfaces Dual PCI Express controllers (PCIe 1.0a) supporting x1/x2/x4 (controller 1) and x1/x2/x4/x8 (controller 2) link widths at 2.5 Gbaud lanes, a 32-bit PCI interface (33/66 MHz), enhanced local bus controller (up to 133 MHz), dual I2C controllers, SPI, DUART and a Fast InfraRed interface.
• DMA, Timers and Interrupts Dual integrated four-channel DMA controllers accessible to local and remote masters, OpenPIC-compliant programmable interrupt controller supporting multiple external and internal interrupts, eight global high-resolution timers/counters, watchdog timer and dual global timer modules.
• Display Interface Display interface unit (DIU) supporting parallel TTL displays up to 1280×1024 resolution at 60 Hz and up to 24-bit color depth.
• System Monitoring and Debug Device performance monitor with multiple configurable counters, triggering and chaining; IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan for board-level debug and test.
• Package and Mounting Supplier device package: 783-FCPBGA (29×29) flip-chip plastic ball grid array (surface mount).

Typical Applications

• Embedded Host Processing — Single-core PowerPC e600 processing and integrated system features make the device suitable for embedded host controller roles.
• Display and HMI Controllers — On-chip display interface supporting 1280×1024 and up to 24 bpp enables human-machine interface applications requiring parallel-TTL displays.
• High-Bandwidth I/O Systems — Dual PCI Express controllers and 32-bit PCI interface support designs requiring scalable PCI/PCIe connectivity for I/O expansion.
• Memory-Intensive Embedded Applications — Integrated DDR/DDR2 memory controller with ECC support and up to 16 Gbytes capacity for systems with significant memory requirements.

Unique Advantages

• Highly Integrated Processing Subsystem: Combines an e600 core with multi-level caches and coherency hardware to reduce external component count and simplify system architecture.
• ECC-Protected L2 Cache and Memory Paths: Integrated L2 cache with ECC and 72-bit memory data paths help improve data integrity for critical embedded workloads.
• Flexible Memory Support: DDR and DDR2 support, multiple data path widths and high data rates enable designers to match memory bandwidth to application needs.
• Comprehensive I/O Fabric: Dual PCIe controllers, 32-bit PCI, local bus and a rich set of serial peripherals provide versatile connectivity options for expansion and subsystem integration.
• On-Chip System Management: Performance monitoring, timers, watchdog and DMA controllers facilitate real-time control, diagnostics and deterministic data movement.
• Board-Level Test and Debug: IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan support aids in manufacturing test and in-system debug.

Why Choose MC8610VT800GB?

The MC8610VT800GB positions itself as a single-core embedded host processor that balances processing capability with extensive on-chip integration. With an 800 MHz PowerPC e600 core, multi-level caches with ECC, robust memory controller options and a broad I/O set including PCIe and PCI, it suits designs that require consolidated functionality in a single-package solution.

Manufactured by NXP Semiconductors and documented with comprehensive hardware specifications, MC8610VT800GB is appropriate for engineers specifying embedded systems where integrated memory bandwidth, display interfacing and scalable I/O are primary design drivers.

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