Description

The A80960CA-16 is a second-generation embedded processor from the 80960 family. It is designed with a 32-bit parallel architecture and includes special function register extensions. This processor has multiple 128-bit internal buses and on-chip instruction caching, allowing it to execute two instructions per clock and peak at three instructions per clock.

Specifications and features

- 32-bit Parallel Architecture
- Load/Store Architecture
- Sixteen 32-bit Global Registers
- Sixteen 32-bit Local Registers
- Manipulates 64-bit Bit Fields
- 11 Addressing Modes
- Full Parallel Fault Model
- Supervisor Protection Model
- Fast Procedure Call/Return Model
- On-Chip Register Cache
- On-Chip Instruction Cache
- High Bandwidth On-Chip Data RAM
- Four On-Chip DMA Channels
- 32-Bit Demultiplexed Burst Bus
- Selectable Big or Little Endian Byte Ordering
- High-Speed Interrupt Controller

Application Scenarios

The A80960CA-16 processor can be used in various applications that require high-performance computing, such as embedded systems, industrial automation, and telecommunications.

Comparison

- 32-bit parallel architecture for efficient processing

- Multiple internal buses and on-chip caching for high-performance execution

- Support for a wide range of addressing modes and data manipulation

- On-chip DMA channels for fast data transfers

- May not be suitable for low power or battery-operated applications