Block Diagram - Motorola DragonBall MC9328MX1 Reference Manual

Integrated portable system processor
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Motorola's DragonBall family of microprocessors has demonstrated leadership in the portable handheld
market. Continuing this legacy, the DragonBall MX (Media Extensions) series provides a leap in
performance with an ARM9™ microprocessor core and highly integrated system functions. DragonBall
MX products specifically address the requirements of the personal, portable product market by providing
intelligent integrated peripherals, an advanced processor core, and power management capabilities.
The new MC9328MX1 features the advanced and power-efficient ARM920T™ core that operates at
speeds up to 200 MHz. Integrated modules such as an LCD controller, static RAM, USB support, an A/D
converter (with touch panel control), and an MMC/SD host controller offer a suite of peripherals to
enhance any product seeking to provide a rich multimedia experience. In addition, the MC9328MX1 is the
first Bluetooth™ technology-ready applications processor. It is packaged in a 256-pin Mold Array
Process-Ball Grid Array (MAPBGA).
The MC9328MX1 provides the following benefits:
Represents the fifth generation of the industry-leading DragonBall family of microprocessors for
the personal, portable product market
Features a high level of on-chip integration
Provides uncompromised performance in a very low-power system design
Optimized for multimedia applications
Optimized for Bluetooth applications with high-speed interfaces to external Bluetooth solutions
Supports a wide variety of applications including the most popular PDA designs, smart phones, and
next-generation wireless communicators

1.1 Block Diagram

Figure 1-1 on page 1-2 is a simplified functional block diagram of the MC9328MX1.
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