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Motorola MPC823 PowerPC Reference Manual

Technical reference manual for the MPC823 PowerPC microprocessor, featuring integrated video/LCD controllers and communication modules for mobile computing applications.

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Overview

This comprehensive reference manual provides detailed architectural and functional specifications for the MPC823 PowerPC microprocessor. It describes the integration of a 32-bit PowerPC core with a System Interface Unit (SIU) and a Communication Processor Module (CPM). The document covers specialized hardware features including a dedicated video/LCD controller, a PCMCIA-ATA controller, and advanced power management systems. Extensive technical data is provided on external signals, memory mapping, reset configurations, clock modules (including SPLL and low-power dividers), and the internal operation of the PowerPC core sequencer and execution units.

Use Cases

  • Design of mobile and portable computing devices
  • Embedded system communication interface development
  • Implementation of integrated LCD and video display drivers
  • Power-sensitive embedded microprocessor applications
  • PCMCIA-ATA storage interface integration

Topics

MPC823
PowerPC
Microprocessor
NXP
Motorola
Communication Processor Module
CPM
LCD Controller
Video Controller
PCMCIA
Mobile Computing
SIU

Referenced Parts

ADV7176

Analog Devices

NTSC or PAL interlaced display using Analog Devices ADV7176 video encoder with a few

MPC823

Motorola

PowerPC™ MPC823 Reference Manual The Microprocessor for Mobile Computing