IDT IDT79RC4640 Processor Handbook

DSC 3486/2 is a high-performance embedded 64-bit microprocessor produced by IDT. The microprocessor has 64-bit integer operations, 64-bit registers, is based on the MIPS RISC architecture, supports 100MHz, 133MHz, 150MHz, 180MHz, 200MHz and 267MHz operating frequencies, and its 32-bit bus interface brings 64-bit performance to 32-bit system cost.


IDT IDT79RC4640 Processor Handbook - cover page
Brand
IDT
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
23
File format
PDF
File size
167 KB
Published
08 May, 2012
Updated
01 October, 2023
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About this manual

The IDT79RC4640 is a low‑cost 64‑bit RISController from Integrated Device Technology, targeting embedded applications such as routers, printers, and multimedia game systems. It offers high‑performance integer and DSP operations, a configurable cache system, and a full MIPS‑III instruction set.

The handbook describes the processor architecture, pipeline, cache hierarchy, floating‑point coprocessor, system control coprocessor, and memory management features, providing developers with the information needed to integrate and program the device.

What's inside

  • Description
  • Hardware Overview
  • Pipeline
  • Integer Execution Engine
  • Floating‑Point Coprocessor
  • System Control Coprocessor (CPO)
  • Operation Modes
  • Cache Memory
  • Instruction Cache
  • Data Cache

Specifications

Operating frequencies100 MHz, 133 MHz, 150 MHz, 180 MHz, 200 MHz, 267 MHz
Integer multiply‑add performance133.5 M Mul‑Add/sec @267 MHz
Floating‑point performance89 MFlops @267 MHz
Bus bandwidth500 MB/sec
Dhrystone MIPS352 MIPS

Frequently asked questions

What operating frequencies does the IDT79RC4640 support?

It supports 100 MHz, 133 MHz, 150 MHz, 180 MHz, 200 MHz, and 267 MHz.

What is the peak integer multiply‑add performance at 267 MHz?

The processor can perform 133.5 million multiply‑add operations per second at 267 MHz.

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