The MPC5121e is a multi-core processor from Freescale that provides a computing platform for embedded applications. It uses an e300 core running at up to 400MHz with integrated graphics, display control, and networking capabilities. The processor is well-suited for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications requiring an LCD interface.

1. 32-bit Microprocessors Fact Sheet
MPC5121e
Multi-core processor for automotive and consumer applications
Overview • Industrial control • Double precision floating point unit (FPU)
The latest in integrated processors, • Heavy equipment • 10/100 Fast Ethernet media access
Freescale’s MPC5121e provides a computing • High resolution display applications controller (MAC)
platform for OEM, aftermarket, commercial • Three I2Cs
telematics, and consumer applications. Key Features • PCI 2.3 interface
The MPC5121e uses an e300 core built on • ITU 656 interface • Two USB 2.0 High Speed On-The-Go
Power Architecture™ technology and is ideal • e300 core built on Power (OTG), one with physical layer (PHY)
for any embedded solution that requires Architecture technology • 12 programmable serial controllers (PSC)
sophisticated displays, graphics acceleration,
• Up to 400 MHz and 760 MIPS performance each capable of UART, I2S, Codec/PCM,
rich user-interfaces and network connectivity.
• AXE, a fully programmable, 200 MHz 32-bit AC97, SPI, multi-channel data and
The MPC5121e multi-core processor offers
RISC core for real-time acceleration tasks, other operations
competitive cost, quality, reliability and
such as audio • Serial Advanced Technology Attachment/
exceptional performance.
• PowerVR® MBX Lite 2D/3D graphics engine Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment
• DIU integrated display controller supports (SATA/PATA)
Applications
up to XGA resolution • Four controller area network (CAN) modules
• Telematics
• 12 programmable serial controllers (PSC) • 64-channel intelligent DMA I/O controller
• Rear-seat entertainment systems
• Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format
• Back-up camera implementations
Specifications (S/PDIF) serial audio interface
• Vehicle connectivity
• 32 KB instruction cache/32 KB data cache • Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) MMC/
• Gaming and pachinko machines
• SDRAM DDR1/DDR2/mobileDDR controller SD/SDIO card host controller
• Set-top boxes
• Instruction and data memory management
• Surveillance and security systems
unit (MMU)
• Ultra-mobile PCs

2. MPC5121e Block Diagram
System CPU Platform Memory Inteface
JTAG LP/DDR-I/II
COP Debug e300 Core DP
dual IPU FPU EMB
Power NOR Flash
Design Challenges/ Management Memory
Development Support Mapped
The integration features of the MPC5121e are Clocks 32 KB 32 KB NAND Flash
I-Cache D-Cache
optimal for automotive center stack systems
Reset PATA
where an LCD display is desired for driver
interface-to-vehicle systems. These same System Functions System Memory Inteface
features are also well-suited for advanced Timer x 8 PSC x 12
security systems, particularly where an LCD Display Controller
display is desired for user interface and Watch Dog 1024 x 768, 24 bpp SPI
3-plane blending UART
live monitoring. AC97
GPIO
Codec
mobileGT™ Products I2S
Freq Measure 3D Graphics
The MPC5121e is the latest addition to the Accelerator
mobileGT family of processors. With the Secure I2C x 3
consistent application of the e300 CPU core, Real-Time Clock Audio
Accelerator S/PDIF
software support and compatibility already
Connectivity
exists, providing for a rich ecosystem of MMC/SD/SDIO
Ethernet 128 KB SRAM
development tools and support. Freescale Multi-Bank PCI-2.3
plans to enable significant levels of firmware J1850
SATA-I/PHY
and software driver support. This will include 64-Channel
popular real-time operating systems from CAN x 4 DMA USB2 OTG/PHY
Green Hills, QNX and Wind River, as well as
Freescale Technology
open-source Linux® solutions.
Development Tools
Part Number Description Pricing*
ADS512101 MPC5121e Base Development System $1,995.95*
* Manufacturer Suggested Resale Price
MPC5121e Selector Guide
Part Number Temp. Range Features Package Speed
PPC5121YVY Engineering Engineering 516-pin TE-PBGA, pb-free, Up to
Sample Sample RoHS-compliant 400 MHz
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integrated processors, please visit
www.freescale.com/mobilegt.
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