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Motorola MPC823 Microprocessor Product Brief
The Motorola MPC823 is a versatile 32-bit integrated microprocessor designed for portable electronics applications such as image capture and personal communications. It combines a high-performance embedded PowerPC core with a specialized Communications Processor Module (CPM) to handle imaging, compression, and communication tasks efficiently.
Key features include an embedded DSP within the CPM for signal processing, support for multiple serial channels including Ethernet/IEEE 802.3, USB, IrDA, and I2C, and a memory controller supporting various DRAM and Flash interfaces. The device operates at frequencies up to 50 MHz with completely static design capabilities.
Motorola MPC823 specifications
| Performance (50 MHz) | 66 MIPS |
|---|---|
| Performance (25 MHz) | 33 MIPS |
| Data Cache Size | 1 Kbyte |
| Instruction Cache Size | 2 Kbyte |
| MAC Hardware | 16 x 16-Bit |
| Serial Channels | Five |
| Package Type | 357-Pin Ball Grid Array |
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Questions answered in these manuals
What is the maximum serial data rate supported by the MPC823?
The maximum serial data rate is 22 Mbps.
How many external interrupt request lines does the MPC823 have?
The microprocessor has seven external interrupt request lines.
What is the primary application for the MPC823?
It is optimized for low power, image capture, portable, and personal communications products.
How does the MPC823 architecture improve power efficiency?
The communications processor module frees the PowerPC core of imaging and communication peripheral tasks.
