VA80960CA25

The VA80960CA25 is an Intel i196 microprocessor from the i960 series, featuring a single 32-bit core running at 25 MHz. Designed for embedded applications, it provides a commercial-grade processing option with DRAM controller support and a 168-CPGA package for through-hole mounting.

Key hardware characteristics include 5 V I/O signaling, an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 100 °C, and RoHS compliance, making it suitable for a broad range of standard embedded system designs.

Key Features

• Core and Architecture Single i960 core with a 32-bit data path, delivering deterministic 32-bit processing at 25 MHz.
• Memory Support Integrated DRAM controller support to interface with system memory for embedded workloads.
• Voltage and I/O 5 V I/O voltage level compatible with legacy 5 V systems and peripheral interfaces.
• Package and Mounting 168-CPGA package in a through-hole mounting style for socketed or board-level installations and prototyping.
• Operating Range and Grade Commercial-grade device rated for 0 °C to 100 °C operation, suitable for standard-temperature embedded environments.
• Environmental Compliance RoHS compliant, meeting common lead-free materials requirements for electronic assembly.
• Graphics No graphics acceleration; intended for control and processing tasks rather than graphics-intensive applications.

Typical Applications

• Embedded control systems — Provides 32-bit single-core processing and DRAM controller support for general embedded control and processing tasks.
• Industrial instrumentation — Commercial-temperature rating and 5 V I/O make it suitable for standard industrial instrumentation designs operating within 0 °C to 100 °C.
• Legacy system integration — 5 V signaling and through-hole 168-CPGA packaging support retrofitting or maintaining systems that require socketed modules.

Unique Advantages

• Single 32-bit core simplicity: The i960 single-core 32-bit architecture simplifies software and deterministic control for embedded tasks.
• 5 V I/O compatibility: Direct compatibility with 5 V logic levels reduces the need for level-shifting in legacy or mixed-voltage systems.
• Through-hole 168-CPGA package: Provides a robust, socketable form factor for prototyping, repairable installations, or designs that prefer removable processors.
• Commercial temperature rating: Rated 0 °C to 100 °C to match common embedded and industrial operating environments without extended-temperature requirements.
• DRAM controller support: Built-in DRAM controller simplifies memory subsystem design for applications requiring external system memory.
• RoHS compliant: Aligns with lead-free manufacturing processes and environmental compliance goals.

Why Choose VA80960CA25?

The VA80960CA25 positions itself as a straight-forward, commercial-grade embedded microprocessor offering the Intel i960 core at 25 MHz with a 32-bit architecture and integrated DRAM controller. Its 5 V I/O, through-hole 168-CPGA package, and 0 °C to 100 °C operating range offer predictable, serviceable hardware characteristics for designers maintaining or developing standard embedded systems.

This part is well suited to engineers and procurement teams seeking a socketable, RoHS-compliant 32-bit MPU for control, instrumentation, or legacy integration projects where the specified electrical, thermal, and packaging attributes match system requirements.

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