N80960SA20SW227

Basic Information Overview

• Category: Microprocessor
• Use: Central processing unit (CPU) for computer systems
• Characteristics: High-performance, 32-bit microprocessor with integrated floating-point unit
• Package: Ceramic PGA (Pin Grid Array)
• Essence: Advanced microprocessor designed for demanding computing tasks
• Packaging/Quantity: Individually packaged, single unit

Specifications

• Architecture: Intel i960
• Clock Speed: 20 MHz
• Data Bus Width: 32 bits
• Address Bus Width: 32 bits
• Floating-Point Unit: Integrated
• Cache: 8 KB
• Voltage: 5V
• Technology: CMOS

Detailed Pin Configuration

The N80960SA20SW227 microprocessor has a pin count of 132. The pins are arranged in a Pin Grid Array (PGA) package. The detailed pin configuration is as follows:

1. VCC (+5V)
2. GND (Ground)
3. A0-A31 (Address Bus)
4. D0-D31 (Data Bus)
5. RD (Read)
6. WR (Write)
7. INT (Interrupt)
8. CLK (Clock)
9. FPA0-FPA7 (Floating-Point Address Bus)
10. FPD0-FPD31 (Floating-Point Data Bus)
11. RESET (Reset)

(Note: This is just a partial list of pins for illustration purposes.)

Functional Features

• High-performance execution of complex instructions
• Efficient handling of floating-point operations
• Support for multitasking and multiprocessing
• Built-in memory management unit (MMU) for virtual memory support
• On-chip cache for faster data access
• Enhanced instruction set for optimized performance

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High processing power suitable for demanding computing tasks - Integrated floating-point unit for efficient handling of mathematical operations - Support for multitasking and multiprocessing environments - On-chip cache improves data access speed

Disadvantages: - Relatively low clock speed compared to modern processors - Limited availability due to being an older model - Incompatibility with newer software and technologies

Working Principles

The N80960SA20SW227 microprocessor follows the principles of the Intel i960 architecture. It executes instructions by fetching them from memory, decoding them, and then executing the corresponding operations. The integrated floating-point unit allows efficient processing of mathematical calculations. The on-chip cache helps reduce memory access time, improving overall performance.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The N80960SA20SW227 microprocessor was primarily used in high-performance computing systems, such as servers, workstations, and embedded systems requiring substantial computational power. Its capabilities made it suitable for applications like scientific simulations, real-time data processing, image and signal processing, and industrial automation.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• N80960SA16SW227: Similar to N80960SA20SW227 but with a lower clock speed of 16 MHz.
• N80960SA25SW227: Similar to N80960SA20SW227 but with a higher clock speed of 25 MHz.
• N80960SA33SW227: Similar to N80960SA20SW227 but with a higher clock speed of 33 MHz.
• N80960SA40SW227: Similar to N80960SA20SW227 but with a higher clock speed of 40 MHz.

(Note: These are just a few alternative models; there may be more available.)

This entry provides an overview of the N80960SA20SW227 microprocessor, including its basic information, specifications, pin configuration, functional features, advantages and disadvantages, working principles, application field plans, and alternative models.