The MPC555 is a high-speed 32-bit Central Processing Unit that contains a floating point unit designed to accelerate the advanced algorithms necessary to support complex applications. High-performance data manipulation capabilities and a large on-chip FLASH memory with powerful peripheral subsystems allow for the flexibility to change or upgrade your product late in the production cycle.

The MPC555's 32-bit Core—compliant with the PowerPC instruction set architecture—supports a wide range of on-board peripherals and offers excellent functionality and performance. Its high level of flexibility is combined with low development costs and quick time to market cycles. In addition, code compatibility and scalability among the MPC500 Family members eases the migration process and offers software reuse between family members.

The combination of the features below make the MPC555 well suited for automotive applications such as engine and transmission control as well as robotics and avionics control.

Freescale also offers a multi-output power supply device, the MC33394, which provides the voltage levels and sequencing necessary to allow plug and play use of the MPC500 family. Refer to the Related Links section of this product summary page to view information on the MC33394.