NG80960KA16

The NG80960KA16 is a single‑core, 32‑bit microprocessor based on the Intel i960 architecture, supplied in a 132‑lead PQFP surface‑mount package. Running at 16 MHz with 5 V I/O and a commercial operating range of 0 °C to 100 °C, it is designed for embedded control applications where deterministic processing and on‑chip integration matter.

As a member of the i960 family, this device targets embedded markets such as non‑impact printers, I/O control and specialty instrumentation, providing integrated features that simplify system design and reduce external component count.

Key Features

• Core & Architecture — Single i960 32‑bit core running at 16 MHz, optimized for embedded control and deterministic execution.
• On‑Chip Instruction Cache — 512‑byte direct‑mapped instruction cache to improve instruction fetch efficiency and reduce external memory accesses.
• Register Resources — Large register set with multiple local register sets stored on‑chip, supporting efficient context management and parallel execution techniques.
• Built‑In Interrupt Controller — Integrated interrupt controller providing 31 priority levels and 256 vectors to support complex real‑time interrupt schemes.
• Memory & Bus — 32‑bit execution and a high‑bandwidth burst bus with support for burst transfers (multiple bytes per burst) suitable for DRAM‑based systems.
• System Integration — DRAM controller support and a linear address space design to simplify memory interface and mapping for embedded systems.
• Package & Mounting — 132‑lead QFP (surface mount) package for compact PCB layouts and automated assembly.
• Electrical & Environmental — 5 V I/O voltage, commercial grade specification, and RoHS compliance; operating temperature range 0 °C to 100 °C.

Typical Applications

• Non‑impact Printers — Control print engines and manage real‑time data streams using the i960 core and on‑chip cache to maintain steady throughput.
• I/O Control Systems — Handle multi‑level interrupt sources and coordinate peripherals with the integrated interrupt controller and register resources.
• Specialty Instrumentation — Implement embedded measurement and control functions where compact packaging and deterministic processing are required.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated Interrupt Handling: The built‑in controller with 31 priority levels and 256 vectors reduces external interrupt logic and simplifies real‑time design.
• On‑Chip Instruction Cache: The 512‑byte cache lowers instruction fetch pressure on external memory, improving efficiency in instruction‑heavy embedded code.
• Extensive Register Architecture: Multiple global and local registers and on‑chip local register sets enable faster context switching and more efficient software scheduling.
• Compact Surface‑Mount Packaging: 132‑lead QFP enables dense PCB layouts while supporting automated assembly for volume production.
• RoHS‑Compliant Commercial Grade: Meets RoHS requirements and is specified for 0 °C to 100 °C operation, aligning with many industrial and commercial embedded product needs.

Why Choose NG80960KA16?

The NG80960KA16 brings the Intel i960 architecture into a compact, surface‑mount 132‑QFP package, combining a 32‑bit single core at 16 MHz with on‑chip instruction cache, a robust register architecture and an integrated interrupt controller. These elements make it well suited to embedded designs that require predictable control, efficient instruction handling and reduced external logic.

This part is appropriate for designers of printers, I/O controllers and specialty instrumentation who need a proven embedded core with on‑chip resources and RoHS compliance. Its combination of integration, packaging and commercial temperature range supports reliable, cost‑effective deployment in embedded systems.

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