Freescale Semiconductor's PowerQUICC architecture containing a core built on Power Architecture technology provides an exceptional combination of price, performance and functionality for networking and communications applications. With the introduction of the MPC885 Family, Freescale takes the price/performance benefits, features and functionality of PowerQUICC I communications processors to the next level. The most advanced and feature-rich PowerQUICC I devices available, the MPC885 family of processors are engineered to deliver on-chip security, dual Fast Ethernet (MII and RMII) ports, USB, and bus speeds scaling to 80 MHz for higher system throughput.
The MPC885 Family includes the MPC870, MPC875, MPC880 and MPC885 processors. These highly integrated PowerQUICC devices are designed to deliver a versatile, single-chip communications processor and peripheral solution that can be used in a variety of controller applications, excelling particularly in communications and networking products. Ideal applications include low-end routers, VPN routers with integrated security features, home networking equipment, cost-effective WLAN access points and xDSL gateway boxes.
Features
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Efficient architecture that integrates an embedded 8xx core and separate RISC processor CPM to handle communications
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Available in CPU frequencies of 66 MHz, 80 MHz and 133 MHz
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8 KB instruction cache and 8 KB data cache
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Powerful memory controller and system functions
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Support for PCMCIA (for connecting to wireless modules, e.g 802.11 a/b/g)
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Support for dual Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), UART, HDLC, ATM and more, depending on MPC885 family device
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USB host/device (USB 2.0 full/low-speed compatible)
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Up to two SCCs and up to two SMCs available
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Many other features: timers, baud rate generators, etc.
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Available in a 357-pin PBGA package
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Strong third-party tools support through the Freescale Connect partner program
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0.18µ process technology
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1.8V core, 3.3V I/O, with power consumption below 1W
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Low-end routers, including VPN routers
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SOHO and enterprise routers
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Home networking equipment
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Wireless LAN, including low-cost WLAN access points
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ADSL gateway boxes
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xDSL equipment
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Telecom switching and transmission devices
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Integrated access devices (IADs)
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T1/E1 termination equipment
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General-purpose controller
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Factory automation
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Industrial control
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Embedded control
Note: MPC875 and MPC885 families of processors are engineered to deliver on-chip security
Note 1: Where nn = 66, 80, or 133