Communications Processor Module Overview
MPC8260 PowerQUICC II Family Reference Manual, Rev. 2
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After reset, setting RTSCR[RTE] causes the time stamp to start counting microseconds from zero.

14.3.10 RISC Microcode Revision Number

Associated with each version of CPM microcode, is a number (REV_NUM) that uniquely identifies that
specific microcode. This number is hard-coded into the microcode which is stored in the CPM's internal
ROM. At power-up, the Communication Processor (CP) reads this number, and proceeds to store it into
the miscellaneous parameter RAM portion of the CPM's internal dual-port Ram (DPR). The us er can then
access this location in DPR to determine which version of CPM microcode is contained in that device.
Table14-5 describes which microcode version numbers are associated with each silicon revision.
14.4 Command Set
The core issues commands to the CP by writing to the CP command register (CPCR). The CPCR rarely
needs to be accessed. For example, to terminate the transmission of an SCC’s frame without waiting until
the end, a STOP TX command must be issued through the CP command register (CPCR).
015
Field Time Stamp
Reset —
R/W R
Addr 0x0x119E0
16 31
Field Time Stamp
Reset —
R/W R
Addr 0X119E2
Figure 14-5. RISC Time-Stamp Register (RTSR)
Table14-5. RIS C Microcode Revision Number
Address Name Width Description
RAM Base + 0x8AF0 REV_NUM Hword Microcode revision number. If working with newer silicon than what is
shown below, consult the product page on the web.
For .29µm (HiP3) devices: Rev A.1—0x0001
Rev B.2—0x003B
Rev C.2—0x007B
For .25µm (HiP4) devices: Rev A.0—0x000D
Rev B.1—0x002D
Rev C.0—0x002D
RAM Base + 0x8AF2 Hword Reserved