MSC8157ETVT1000A

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Overview

The MSC8157ETVT1000A is a digital signal processor from the StarCore family, manufactured by Freescale Semiconductor. It integrates four StarCore SC3850 DSP subsystems, each containing an SC3850 core with 32 Kbyte L1 instruction and data caches, and a unified 512 Kbyte L2 cache. The device features a Chip-level Arbitration and Switching System (CLASS) for non-blocking fabric access to M2 memory. Key interfaces include SRIO, PCIe, QE, GbE, and SEC. It operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +105°C and utilizes an FCBGA-784 package.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Feature Summary

• Four StarCore SC3850 DSP cores with MMU and EPIC
• Integrated DDR2/3 controller and MAPLE-B accelerator
• High-speed connectivity via SRIO, PCIe, and GbE
• Hardware security engine (SEC) support

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Applications

• Automotive radar processing
• Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)
• Telecommunications baseband processing

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Part Context

This component belongs to the MSC815x series of StarCore DSPs designed for high-performance embedded applications. It shares architectural similarities with the MSC8154 but may differ in specific interface configurations or certification levels. The part number suffix 'VT' typically denotes the operating temperature range and package type, while '1000A' indicates the speed grade and revision.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Replacement Considerations

Direct pin-to-pin replacements within the same package should be verified against official cross-reference lists. Devices such as the MSC8154ETAG1000B share similar core architectures but require verification of interface compatibility and software migration requirements before substitution.