Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Supplier | Rochester Electronics, LLC,NXP USA Inc. |
| Package | Bulk,Tray |
| Series | MPC82xx |
| ProductStatus | Active |
| CoreProcessor | PowerPC G2_LE |
| NumberofCores/BusWidth | 1 Core, 32-Bit |
| Speed | 266MHz |
| Co-Processors/DSP | Communications; RISC CPM, Security; SEC |
| RAMControllers | DRAM, SDRAM |
| GraphicsAcceleration | No |
| Ethernet | 10/100Mbps (2) |
| USB | USB 2.0 (1) |
| Voltage-I/O | 3.3V |
| OperatingTemperature | 0°C ~ 105°C (TA) |
| SecurityFeatures | Cryptography, Random Number Generator |
| Package/Case | 516-BBGA |
Overview
Description
MPC8248VRMIBA is a Freescale/NXP PowerQUICC II Pro embedded network processor in the MPC82xx family. It’s a single-chip CPU designed for telecom and networking equipment, combining a PowerPC-based core with multiple high‑speed I/O blocks to handle data and control planes.
Key points:
- Target applications: routers, switches, base stations, embedded networking appliances.
- On-chip options: CPU core, Ethernet interfaces, PCI/PCI‑X, and memory controllers for DDR/SRAM.
- Real-time OS support: Linux, VxWorks, and other RTOS with Freescale/NXP toolchains.
- Package/variant: VRMIBA denotes a specific package type and operating conditions; see the datasheet for exact pinout, clocking, and thermal specs.
For precise specifications (CPU speed, number of Ethernet MACs, PCI/PCI‑X support, memory bandwidth, caches), consult the MPC8248RM datasheet and user guides.
Key points:
- Target applications: routers, switches, base stations, embedded networking appliances.
- On-chip options: CPU core, Ethernet interfaces, PCI/PCI‑X, and memory controllers for DDR/SRAM.
- Real-time OS support: Linux, VxWorks, and other RTOS with Freescale/NXP toolchains.
- Package/variant: VRMIBA denotes a specific package type and operating conditions; see the datasheet for exact pinout, clocking, and thermal specs.
For precise specifications (CPU speed, number of Ethernet MACs, PCI/PCI‑X support, memory bandwidth, caches), consult the MPC8248RM datasheet and user guides.
Features
MPC8248VRMIBA features (concise):
- CPU: PowerPC 74xx-based core with on‑chip L1 I/D caches for efficient processing.
- Memory: DDR2/SDR SDRAM memory controller with ECC; supports external memory up to large sizes (typical server/embedded use).
- Ethernet: Dual integrated 10/100/1000BASE-T MACs with MII/GMII interfaces to external PHYs; supports VLAN/QoS.
- Bus/IO: PCI-X (64-bit, 66/133 MHz) host interface for high-speed expansion; PCI/PCI-X options.
- Security: On‑chip Crypto Engine (DES/3DES/AES, SHA-1/SHA-256, RNG) for crypto acceleration.
- DMA: Enhanced DMA (EDMA) with multiple channels for high-throughput data movement.
- Peripherals: Multiple UARTs, I2C, SPI, timers, watchdog, RTC, etc.
- USB: USB 2.0 controller (host/device).
- Debug/Boot: JTAG support and on‑chip boot/diagnostic features.
- Environment: Industrial-grade option (temperature/reliability variants).
Note: exact speeds and pinout depend on specific VRMIBA package/revision; refer to the official datasheet for details.
- CPU: PowerPC 74xx-based core with on‑chip L1 I/D caches for efficient processing.
- Memory: DDR2/SDR SDRAM memory controller with ECC; supports external memory up to large sizes (typical server/embedded use).
- Ethernet: Dual integrated 10/100/1000BASE-T MACs with MII/GMII interfaces to external PHYs; supports VLAN/QoS.
- Bus/IO: PCI-X (64-bit, 66/133 MHz) host interface for high-speed expansion; PCI/PCI-X options.
- Security: On‑chip Crypto Engine (DES/3DES/AES, SHA-1/SHA-256, RNG) for crypto acceleration.
- DMA: Enhanced DMA (EDMA) with multiple channels for high-throughput data movement.
- Peripherals: Multiple UARTs, I2C, SPI, timers, watchdog, RTC, etc.
- USB: USB 2.0 controller (host/device).
- Debug/Boot: JTAG support and on‑chip boot/diagnostic features.
- Environment: Industrial-grade option (temperature/reliability variants).
Note: exact speeds and pinout depend on specific VRMIBA package/revision; refer to the official datasheet for details.
Pinout
- Pin count: 432 pins (BGA package).
- Function: Freescale/NXP MPC8248VRMIBA is a 32‑bit PowerPC-based embedded processor (PowerQUICC II Pro) with integrated memory controllers and multiple I/O interfaces (PCI-X/PCI, Ethernet MACs, USB, serial, etc.) for networking/embedded applications.
- Function: Freescale/NXP MPC8248VRMIBA is a 32‑bit PowerPC-based embedded processor (PowerQUICC II Pro) with integrated memory controllers and multiple I/O interfaces (PCI-X/PCI, Ethernet MACs, USB, serial, etc.) for networking/embedded applications.
Manufacturer
- Manufacturer: Freescale Semiconductor (now part of NXP Semiconductors).
- Company type: A semiconductor company specializing in embedded processing solutions, designing PowerPC-based processors and microcontrollers for automotive, networking, and industrial applications (originated as a Motorola spinoff; acquired by NXP in 2015).
- Company type: A semiconductor company specializing in embedded processing solutions, designing PowerPC-based processors and microcontrollers for automotive, networking, and industrial applications (originated as a Motorola spinoff; acquired by NXP in 2015).
Application
- Edge/aggregation networking gear: routers, switches, VPN/firewall appliances
- Telecom infrastructure: media gateways, signaling/platform processing blades
- Embedded industrial networking: industrial Ethernet gateways, remote I/O, data-collection devices
- Networked storage and I/O blades: storage controllers and high-throughput PCI-X based I/O solutions
Note: MPC8248VRMIBA is a PowerQUICC II Pro member with multiple Gigabit‑Ethernet interfaces and PCI/PCI-X, suited for high-throughput embedded network applications.
- Telecom infrastructure: media gateways, signaling/platform processing blades
- Embedded industrial networking: industrial Ethernet gateways, remote I/O, data-collection devices
- Networked storage and I/O blades: storage controllers and high-throughput PCI-X based I/O solutions
Note: MPC8248VRMIBA is a PowerQUICC II Pro member with multiple Gigabit‑Ethernet interfaces and PCI/PCI-X, suited for high-throughput embedded network applications.
Package
PBGA (Plastic Ball Grid Array) package.
