MSC8256SAG1000B

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Overview

The MSC8256SAG1000B is a six-core StarCore SC3850 digital signal processor operating at up to 1 GHz, delivering 48,000 MMACS. Built on 45 nm SOI technology in a 783-ball FCBGA package, it integrates two DDR controllers supporting up to 2 GB per controller and 576 kB of on-chip RAM. The device features a dual RISC QUICC Engine subsystem for packet processing and high-speed interfaces including Serial RapidIO, PCI Express, Gigabit Ethernet, TDM, SPI, I2C, and UART.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Feature Summary

• Six programmable SC3850 DSP cores running at up to 1 GHz
• Dual RISC QUICC Engine subsystem operating at up to 500 MHz
• Two DDR controllers with 32/64-bit data bus supporting DDR2/DDR3 SDRAM
• High-speed interfaces: Serial RapidIO, PCI Express, Gigabit Ethernet, and four TDMs

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Applications

• Medical imaging systems
• Aerospace and defense applications
• Advanced test and measurement equipment

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Procurement Notes

Verify the part status as obsolete before procurement planning. Confirm that the specific suffix 'B' does not alter functional specifications compared to the base MSC8256 model. Ensure compatibility with CodeWarrior development tools and check for available replacement components due to end-of-life status.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Selection Notes

Select this component for high-performance industrial applications requiring significant parallel processing power. The device offers pin compatibility with other MSC825x and MSC815x series devices, facilitating design scalability. Consider the integrated QUICC Engine for offloading networking protocol tasks from the main DSP cores.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Part Context

This device belongs to the StarCore family of multicore DSPs designed for advanced processing requirements. It leverages 45 nm process technology to provide performance equivalent to a 6 GHz single-core device within a compact hardware footprint.

Digital Signal Processor Dsp Replacement Considerations

Public confirmed substitute part numbers are not provided in the source material.