Next-generation residential gateway products will be challenged to maintain bridging/routing throughput speeds as WAN interfaces (GPON, VDSL2) distribute more packets per second. The products that survive will deliver this level of performance and the flexibility to support multiple LAN interfaces (802.11n, HPNA 3.1, MoCa, HomePlug AV UPA). In addition to performance, these products must also bring the right balance of consumer required features and ease of use, while supplying the service providers with a cost-effective platform that enables future services via remotely managed upgrades. Triple-play deployment requires better Quality of Service (QoS) management in the gateway and implements security that helps to provide stronger protection (firewall, access control, intrusion detection/ protection services, anti-virus/anti-spam). These features give service providers the confidence they need to securely deliver premium audio/video content services to their valued customers.
Integrated Multiservice Gateway Reference Design
Freescale brings a broad portfolio of proven PowerQUICC™ network communications products, firmware and reference designs that support multiple network interfaces. These reference designs have the flexibility to integrate new features and are adaptable across product lines to help protect your investment and maintain a "first to market" edge over the competition.
The MPC8323E-RDB is a turnkey hardware/ software reference platform designed to rapidly provide the core elements of tomorrow´s multiservice gateway products.
The MPC8323E-RDB leverages the processing power of the MPC8323E PowerQUICC II Pro integrated communications processor. Built on Power Architecture™ technology, the MPC8323E family of products integrates a proper balance of architectural features (e300core, dual integer units and 16 KI/16 KD cache) along with a DDR 1/2 memory controller, RISC-based communications engine (QUICC Engine™) and an optional H/W security engine.
Features
MPC8323E Integrated Multiservice Gateway features:
- Flexible WAN interfaces
- RJ45 100BT Ethernet and connectors for ADSL2+/VDSL2, WiMAX
- IPv4 Router with VPN capability
- RJ45 100BT Ethernet and connectors for ADSL2+/VDSL2, WiMAX
- Up to 640 DMIPS e300 CPU
- QUICC Engine technology acceleration, 200 MHz
- Bridging/Routing with NAP/NAPT
- Firewall support (ACL)
- QoS for IPTV, VoIP and high-speed data
- VPN termination and pass-through
Board Interfaces:
- Flexible network interfaces
- 10/100 Ethernet
- ADSL2+/VDSL2
- WiMAX
- FXS ports (2) for analog phones
- 4-port 10/100 Ethernet LAN
- Two USB 2.0 host (480 Mbps) type A
- MiniPCI slots (2)
Development Environment
Freescale´s well established vertical ecosystem provides customers with the exact development flow they desire.
The MPC8323E-RDB is kitted with:
- Encased CPE form factor board
- Freescale Linux® 2.6 (LTIB)
