ARM or Power Architecture

[kimmoli]

We have been using PowerPC QUICC processors for some ten years for now, and looking for a CPU for our next project.

On spec-wise LS1021A or P2020 could be a choice, but which one to go with, ARM or Power Architecture core ?

Does NXP continue freescale longevity program?

Is there plans to stop producing new Power Architecture processors, or is the ARM product line just a spin-off test?

Our rough specs are dual-core ~1GHz, >= 2 x1GbE 1588v2, less than 5W

[alexander_yakov]

Below is a link to our recent Roadmap presentation from FTF 2016:

NET-N1863 What's Next for QorIQ - Portfolio and Roadmap.pdf

According to pages 11 and 13, we are currently have roadmaps both Power-based and ARM-based solutions.

I'm not aware about any plans to stop producing new Power Architecture processors, but as you can see the next Power-based processor is not announced for this moment.

Currently, we offer ARM products for Mid-performance and Low-power networking product segments, Power-based solutions for High-performance networking segment.

Have a great day,
Alexander

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