The MIPS P8700 Series is an advanced processor designed for high-performance computing. It features a 4-wide, 16-stage out-of-order pipeline with simultaneous multi-threading (SMT) capabilities. By leveraging the RISC-V compliant architecture, this processor supports custom instructions to enhance memory operations and data movement, which are crucial for efficient data processing.
This processor series is capable of supporting up to eight coherent initiators, allowing integration with both MIPS and third-party accelerators. It employs a coherence manager that maintains data consistency across various processing units. The P8700 Series also includes a cluster-level cache with up to 2MB of Level-2 cache and features hardware pre-fetching to reduce latency and increase throughput. It offers system interfaces such as ACE or AXI with a 256-bit system bus, alongside optional non-coherent periphery busses for additional flexibility.
The P8700 Series is particularly suited for applications requiring high performance and reliability, making it ideal for automotive and industrial uses where functional safety is paramount. Its design is tailored for scenarios demanding robust data throughput and efficient real-time processing capabilities.
