MSP2006
Multi-Service Processor
Released
MSP for Wireless Routers and Access Points
GENERAL
The MSP2006 belongs to a full family of
Multi-Service Processors designed to
meet the performance, QoS and security
needs of communications equipment
used within the customer premise. The
MSP2006 is an ideal solution for
wireless routers and access points. As
shown below, it includes a powerful
MIPS processor, two 10/100 Ethernet
MACs, and a PCI interface.
The MSP2006 provides a new level of
price/performance for wireless routers.
Its unique systems architecture includes
a 4.25 Gbit/s bus, and intelligent context
aware DMA engines. Integration of
802.11a, b, and g wireless LANs is
easily facilitated through the PCI
interface.
To reduce time-to-market, PMC-Sierra
offers comprehensive support for the
MSP2006, including evaluation boards,
software, application engineering
support, training, and documentation
that together accelerate the product
development process. In addition, the
MSP2006 supports Linux, VxWorks, or
custom operating systems.
FEATURES
• Industry leading price/performance
• Versatile PCI and ELB Buses provide
seamless integration to all flavors of
802.11 chipsets
• 2 10/100 Ethernet MACs
• Easy porting of customer and third
party software and protocol stacks
APPLICATIONS
• Ethernet Router
• Wireless Ethernet Router
• Wireless Access Points
BLOCK DIAGRAM
MSP2006
Flash USB
External Local Bus
4.25 Gbit/s Multi-Service
Bus (MS Bus)
10/100 MAC
10/100 MAC
SPI/MPI
GIPO
PCI
WAN
LAN
Serial
I/O
802.11
Console
UART
SDRAM
Memory Controller
High Performance
MIPS32 4Km
PMC-2041687
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