Description

The MPC8536BVTAVLA is a microprocessor designed for a variety of controller applications, particularly in communications and networking systems. It integrates a single-issue, 32-bit MPC8xx core implementing the PowerPC architecture. The core features a branch prediction with conditional prefetch, without conditional execution. It also includes embedded caches for both data and instruction, with various sizes and associativity. The MPC8536BVTAVLA operates at up to 80 MHz and has a memory controller with eight banks and support for various memory interfaces. It also includes general-purpose timers, a system integration unit, baud-rate generators, serial communications controllers, serial management channels, SPI and I2C ports, a time-slot assigner, parallel interface port, PCMCIA interface, low power support, and a debug interface. The microprocessor operates at 3.3 V and comes in a 357-pin ball grid array (BGA) package.

Specifications and features

• Microprocessor model: MPC8536BVTAVLA
• Product category: Microprocessors
• Processor: Single-issue, 32-bit MPC8xx core
• Architecture: PowerPC
• Cache: 4- or 8-Kbyte data cache and 4- or 16-Kbyte instruction cache
• Memory controller: Eight banks with support for various memory interfaces
• Timers: Four 16-bit timers or two 32-bit timers
• Serial communications controllers: Four SCCs supporting various communication protocols
• Serial management channels: Two SMCs with UART and transparent modes
• SPI: Supports master and slave modes
• I2C: Supports master and slave modes
• Time-slot assigner: Allows SCCs and SMCs to run in multiplexed and/or non-multiplexed operation
• PCMCIA interface: Supports two independent PCMCIA sockets
• Power support: Full-on, doze, sleep, deep sleep, power down modes
• Debug interface: Eight comparators with break-point capabilities

Application Scenarios

The MPC8536BVTAVLA microprocessor is suitable for a wide range of controller applications, especially in communications and networking systems. It can be used in routers, switches, gateways, network servers, VoIP systems, and other similar devices that require high-performance processing and communication capabilities. Due to its compact design and low power consumption, it can also be used in embedded systems and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Comparison

• Versatile one-chip solution integrating a microprocessor and peripherals
• High-performance processing capabilities
• Support for a variety of communication protocols
• Wide range of memory interfaces supported
• Low power consumption options
• Compact design
• Multiple modes for power management
• Comprehensive debug interface

• Limited pin count in the ball grid array (BGA) package
• Requires additional external components for certain functionalities
• Requires expertise in designing and programming microprocessor-based systems