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EZ4021 MiniRISC® EasyMACRO
Integrated MiniRISC® MIPS Microprocessor Core
Features
• MIPS-III ISA Standard
Overview
• 250 MHz (under worst case conditions)
• 275 Dhrystone MIPS 2.1 Performance
• Harvard Cache Architecture
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The EZ4021 extends the LSI Logic MIPS MiniRISC family with a high
performance 64-bit microprocessor. The EZ4021 EasyMACRO is an optimized
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implementation of a synthesizeable core that operates up to 250MHz under worst
case conditions. With its 275 Dhrystone MIPS 2.1 performance, compact area,
and low power consumption rating, the EZ4021 is well prepared to meet the
embedded system designer’s growing demand for high performance 64-bit
applications.
• Integrated 2 way set associative 16K
Instruction Cache and 16K write-back or
write-through Data Cache
• Bus Snooping enabling cache coherency
in a multi-processing environment
• Compact EasyMACRO size: 12 square mm
- includes 16K Instruction and 16K Data
Caches
The EZ4021 EasyMACRO physical implementation facilitates the re-use of the
core in customers’ designs. System designers do not require detailed knowledge
of the core for use in a system-on-a-chip design. Optimized for frequency and
size, the core is a highly integrated solution that is comprised of the MiniRISC
EZ4021 64-bit CPU and CPU sub-system. Specifically designed using industry-
standard, third party EDA tools (including simulation, synthesis, static timing
analysis and ATPG), the EZ4021 further enhances LSI Logic’s MIPS-based
embedded processor line. The EZ4021 EasyMACRO is designed for rapid system
• Low power consumption: 2.6mW/MHz
• Integrated non-intrusive EJTAG Debug
with enhanced break functions &
PC Trace
• Low-operating voltage: 1.8V
• Future Options:
- Integrated FPU
- Code Compression
- Configurable Cache
- AMBA Interface
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on a chip ASIC integration through LSI Logic’s CoreWare design methodology.
• EasyMacro: optimized for frequency and
area
• Designed for Rapid SoC integration
With an operating frequency of 250MHz, the 64-bit EZ4021 microprocessor is
ideally suited for performance driven applications such as set-top boxes,
advanced networking systems, high-end printers and office systems.
• Support by Industry Standard Toolchains
EZ4021
Instruction Cache (16KB 2-way)
I-Cache Controller
CPO
CPU
Bus
Interface
Unit
Integer
Data Path
Module
QuickBus
Data Path
Control
Module
MMU
EJTAG
Interface
D-Cache Controller
Data Cache (16KB 2-way)
EZ4021 Block Diagram