MPC8548CVTAUJD

The MPC8548CVTAUJD is a PowerPC e500-based microprocessor delivering a 1.333 GHz 32-bit processing core in a 783-FCPBGA (29×29) surface-mount package. It targets embedded and industrial applications that require deterministic processing, multi-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and flexible memory interfacing.

Designed as part of the MPC8548 family, the device integrates a Power Architecture® core with on-chip signal-processing support and a broad set of system interfaces to simplify board-level design and accelerate time-to-market for networking, communication and industrial control systems.

Key Features

• PowerPC e500 Core (1.333 GHz) Single 32-bit core operating at 1.333 GHz, providing predictable, embedded-class processing performance.
• L1 Cache and Parity Protection 32 KB L1 instruction cache and 32 KB L1 data cache with parity protection for improved data integrity and deterministic behavior.
• Signal Processing Engine (SPE / APU) On-chip auxiliary processing unit with an instruction set for vector (64-bit) integer and fractional operations to accelerate signal and data processing tasks.
• Memory Controllers Integrated controllers for DDR, DDR2 and SDRAM to support a range of system memory configurations.
• Multi-port Ethernet Four 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interfaces (eTSEC) for high-throughput networking and communications use cases.
• Rich Peripheral Set Includes DUART and a comprehensive set of system interfaces and peripherals referenced in the family datasheet (JTAG, PCI Express, Serial RapidIO, HSSI, PCI/PCI‑X and more).
• Industrial Qualification & Temperature Range Industrial qualification with an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 105 °C for deployment in demanding environments.
• Package & Mounting 783-ball FCPBGA package (29 × 29 mm) in a surface-mount form factor suited for compact embedded boards.
• Regulatory Status RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Networking and Communications Four 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interfaces and industrial temperature qualification make the device suitable for routers, switches and industrial gateways.
• Telecommunications Infrastructure Integrated memory controllers and high-speed peripheral support enable platform designs for telecom access and aggregation equipment.
• Embedded Control and Automation Deterministic 32-bit processing, SPE acceleration and wide temperature operation support machine control, PLCs and factory automation systems.
• High-Performance Embedded Processing L1 caches, SPE/APU and flexible I/O support compute-intensive embedded workloads and protocol offload tasks.

Unique Advantages

• Deterministic PowerPC e500 Core: Single-core 1.333 GHz operation with dedicated L1 caches provides predictable execution for embedded control and networking tasks.
• Integrated Signal-Processing Support: SPE/APU instructions accelerate vector and fractional operations, reducing CPU load for DSP-style algorithms.
• Multiple Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Four 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interfaces simplify board design for multi-port network appliances and reduce external PHY requirements.
• Flexible Memory Support: On-chip controllers for DDR, DDR2 and SDRAM enable designers to choose memory configurations that match performance and cost targets.
• Industrial-Grade Reliability: Industrial qualification and −40 °C to 105 °C operating range support deployment in harsh operating environments.
• Comprehensive System Interfaces: Family-level support for peripherals such as DUART, PCI Express, Serial RapidIO, HSSI and JTAG offers design flexibility across networking and telecom platforms.

Why Choose MPC8548CVTAUJD?

The MPC8548CVTAUJD balances single-core PowerPC e500 performance with a comprehensive set of on-chip interfaces and memory controllers, making it a practical choice for embedded and industrial networking, telecom and control applications. Its combination of a 1.333 GHz core, L1 cache with parity protection, SPE acceleration and multiple GbE ports reduces system complexity while supporting robust, deterministic operation.

For designers seeking a platform-level MPU with industrial qualification, flexible memory support and broad peripheral options, the MPC8548CVTAUJD delivers a scalable, production-ready building block backed by family-level documentation and hardware specifications.

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