The next-generation PowerQUICC? III processor MPC8548VTAUJD is based on the scalable e500 system-on-chip (SoC) platform and Power Architecture? processor core. The PowerQUICC III processor MPC8548VTAUJD is designed to deliver gigahertz-plus communications processing performance and advanced features with integration and high-speed connectivity required by enterprise networking, telecom transmission and switching, 3G wireless infrastructure, storage, and high-end imaging markets. The MPC8548VTAUJD is designed to offer clock speeds scaling up to 1.5 GHz. It combines the powerful processor core, enhanced peripherals and high-speed interconnect technology to balance processor performance with I/O system throughput.

Embedded e500 core, scaling up to 1.5 GHz

Double-precision embedded scalar and vector floating-point APUs

The memory management unit (MMU)

General-purpose I/O

Serial RapidIO and PCI Express high-speed interconnect interfaces, supporting

On-chip network (OCeaN) switch fabric

Integrated four-channel DMA controller

Dual I2C interfaces and dual universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (DUART) support

Automotive Radar Systems

Diesel Engine Management

Avionics

Electricity Meter

Energy Gateway

Industrial Control