Preliminary
Data Sheet
PowerPC 970FX
About This Datasheet
This datasheet describes the IBM PowerPC 970FX RISC Microprocessor. This microprocessor, also called
the PowerPC 970FX, is a 64-bit implementation of the IBM PowerPC
®
family of reduced instruction set
computer (RISC) microprocessors that are based on the PowerPC Architecture™.
Who Should Read This Datasheet
This datasheet is intended for designers who plan to develop products using the PowerPC 970FX.
Related Publications
Related IBM publications include the following:
•
PowerPC 970FX RISC Microprocessor Users Manual
• PowerPC 970FX Power On Reset Application Note
• PowerPC 970FX DD3.x Errata List
Other related publications include the following:
•
I2C Bus Specification. (This
document is produced by Philips Semiconductors and can be downloaded
from
Conventions and Notations Used in This Datasheet
The use of overbars, for example DDEL_OUT, designates signals that are active low or the compliment of
differential signals.
The following software documentation conventions are used in this manual:
1. Function names are written in
bold
type. For example,
np_npms_proc_register ().
2. Variables are written in italic type. For example,
enable_mode.
3. Keywords and data types are shown by being written all in capitals with underlines between words. For
example, OFF_DISABLED.
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