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For the MPC8xx series, the cores are the same with the processors differing with the number and types of peripherals and I/O associated with the CPM (Communications Processor Module). For example, my current design uses the MPC823 (a very cool processor: video controller, three serial channels, I2C, SPI, quad timers, real-time clock and microcoded DSP filter blocks) but I've successfully used SW components from '821 and '860 designs. I am looking forward to plugging eCos into my board. I'm curious to see how it does compared to my current commercial OS. I don't expect much trouble in porting it. Jim Belesiu / Sr. Engineer / Pangea Medical, Inc Newberg, Oregon USA >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-ecos-discuss@cygnus.com >[mailto:owner-ecos-discuss@cygnus.com]On Behalf Of Kenneth Porter >Sent: Friday, 06 November, 1998 01:17 >To: eCos Discuss >Subject: Embedded PowerPC > > >How different are the embedded PPC chips? For example, I'm considering >the MPC850 for a new design. Would I be able to use the MPC860 eCos for >that? What if I choose an MPC555, or an IBM MPC403? > > >Kenneth Porter >Kensington Laboratories, Inc. >mailto:kenneth_porter@kensingtonlabs.com >http://www.kensingtonlabs.com > > > > >