The Mercury Computer Systems / Creative Electronic Systems MFCC 8442 is a PowerPC-based PPMC multifunction computing core engineered for high-performance embedded computing in VME, CompactPCI, and PC-based real-time platforms. Built around the PowerPC 750CXe processor running up to 600 MHz, this module delivers dual-purpose capability: standalone operation or integration within supported operating systems. The card maximizes throughput and interprocessor communication through a CES-optimized PowerPC-to-PCI bridge with independent DMA controller.
Technical Specifications
• Processor: PowerPC 750CXe, up to 600 MHz, with 256 KB internal L2 cache
• Memory: Up to 256 MB SDRAM with burst support; 16 Mbits serial flash data memory; 16 MB flash EPROM
• Data Bus: 64-bit PowerPC bus
• Interconnect: CES-optimized PowerPC-to-PCI bridge with independent DMA controller
• Form Factor: PMC (PCI Mezzanine Card)
• PCI Interface: Full bus connectivity to CES VME and CompactPCI platforms
• Ethernet: Full duplex 10/100 Base-Tx with RJ-45 connector (MFCC 8442BD model)
• Serial: Serial controller with mini DB-9 connector (MFCC 8442BD model)
– Key Features
• Scalability: Up to six MFCC 8442 units supported simultaneously on the same VME or CompactPCI motherboard at full speed
• Multi-OS support: LynxOS, VxWorks, Integrity, TimeSys, and Linux
• Embedded monitor with PPCMon runtime library for resource access and inter-module communication
• CES BP-Net multiprocessing extensions providing efficient message passing through channel library and high-speed DMA utilization
• BSP target environments available for all supported operating systems
– Typical Applications
• Telecom: Multiprocessor system compression, network load performance maintenance, high-power multi-channel ATM interface support
• Aerospace: Command and control computing elements; scalable, high-capacity computer architecture foundation
• Physics: Raw data processing and compute offloading from primary processors
– Compatibility & Integration
The MFCC 8442 integrates directly into CES VME and CompactPCI platforms via standard PCI mezzanine connectivity. Software provisioning includes embedded monitoring, standalone runtime libraries, and board support packages optimized for each supported operating system.
