The MPC8544VTALFA is a PowerQUICC III series processor manufactured by NXP Semiconductors and supplied by Rochester Electronics. It's a high-performance, integrated communications processor designed for a variety of networking and embedded applications. The device combines a Power Architecture e500 core with a rich set of peripherals and interfaces, making it suitable for applications requiring high processing power and connectivity.

Applications

• Networking equipment (routers, switches, gateways)
• Industrial control systems
• Wireless base stations
• Storage devices
• Embedded computing platforms

Features

• Power Architecture e500 core
• Integrated DDR2/3 memory controller
• Gigabit Ethernet controllers
• PCI Express interfaces
• USB 2.0 OTG controller

Benefits

• Provides high processing performance for demanding applications
• Offers flexible memory options with integrated memory controller
• Enables high-speed network connectivity
• Supports various peripheral devices through integrated interfaces
• Reduces system cost and complexity through integration

Additional Details

The MPC8544VTALFA operates at a clock frequency of up to 1 GHz. It features a 32 KB instruction cache and a 32 KB data cache. The integrated memory controller supports DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules. The device includes multiple Gigabit Ethernet controllers with support for various networking protocols. It also incorporates PCI Express interfaces for connecting to peripheral devices. The USB 2.0 OTG controller allows for flexible connectivity options. The MPC8544VTALFA is available in a BGA package for surface mount assembly. The industrial temperature range ensures reliable operation in harsh environments.