The MPC85xx PowerQUICC III Power Architecture Host Processor

The MPC8560/40 PowerQUICC III (Power Quad Integrated Communications Controller - Third Generation) is a single-chip, highly integrated microcontroller. It has a 32-bit RISC Power Architecture e500 core (5th generation) as a host processor, a communication processor module (CPM), two triple-speed Ethernet controllers (TSEC), DDR SDRAM memory controller, 64-bit PCI-X/PCI controller, RapidIO™ interconnect and much more.

Audience:

The MPC85xx PowerQUICC III training course is designed for software, hardware, firmware engineers, and developers who want to build communication and networking applications. System architects, project leaders, BSP designers, device driver designers, and test engineers who want to understand device architecture and requirements are also encourage to attend the class for an in-depth understanding of the silicon system.

MPC85xx Course Agenda:

The class will cover both the hardware and software aspect of the device. Each topic is self-contained. That is, both hardware and software materials are included to make the topic complete. The class consists of lectures and exercises.

• Overview of the overall functional description of the MPC85xx family.
  
• Understand the MPC85xx internal memory map structure and inbound/outbound window mapping and address translation operation.
  
• Learn the latest e500 core programming model, register types, and usages.
  
• Review e500 core instruction set, branches, subroutine calls, simplified mnemonics, and accessing operand in memory.
  
• Write efficient exception service routines to the new e500 programmable interrupt controller (PIC) by understanding the innovative exception processing function with built-in interrupt priorities and separate critical interrupt path.
  
• Configure and optimize the e500 L1 caches and the L2 look-aside cache/static SRAM block to suit your application.
  
• Initialize the new Book E two-level MMU architecture to perform address translation and enable access control and protection.
  
• Configure the dual TSEC for 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet operation.
  
• Understand the RapidIO™ open standard and the RapidIO™ interconnect controller operation.
  
• Configure and initialize the advanced DDR SDRAM memory controller.
  
• Program and initialize the DMA controller to transfer data between RapidIO and local address spaces.
  
• Configure and initialize the 64-bit PCI-X/PCI controller module.
  
• Program the CPM FCC module to transmit and receive HDLC packets, transmit and receive Ethernet frames, and transmit and receive ATM cells.
  
• Program and initialize a second memory controller via Local Bus Controller (LBC) for local bus functions for SDRAM (DRAM), SRAM, flash EPROM, and EPROM memory operations.
  
• Configure and initialize the CPM (MPC8560) Time Slot Assigner (TSA) for time division multiplexing (TDM).
  
• Program the CPM Multi-Channel Controller (MCC) for HDLC or Transparent protocol for up to 128 channels per MCC.
  
• Learn how to initialize the MPC85xx from power-on reset.

Note: Total topics covered will vary depending on class size, student's background, and pace of the class. Our instructors are flexible to adapt and adjust topics to suit your requirements.

Prerequisite:

Understanding of MPC82xx, or MPC8xx is helpful. Familiarity with C language especially data structure organization is advantageous. However, student’s willingness and desire to learn are the most important factors.

Fee and Registration:

• Payment must be received no later than one week prior to start of course. The fee includes course notes, MPC8560/40 and e500 Core Complex Rerence Manuals. Also, Power Architecture microprocessor family programming environment, and other applicable handouts.
  
• Seating is limited so please register early to get the desired place and time.
  
• Course cancellation is accepted one week prior to start of class. If the student cancelled one week prior to course he/she can elect to have course substitution for the same course at different date.
  
• Student substitution is accepted from same company.
  
• If student did not cancel one week prior to class the student will be charge the full rate.
  
• PhoenixMicro Inc. has the right to cancel courses one week prior to start date due to low enrollment.