MPC8247 PowerQUICC II processors address the cost-sensitive needs of a wide variety of networking and communications applications. Delivers an ideal combination of price, performance and low-power operation Targets networking equipment requiring encryption capabilities, such as small and medium enterprise (SME) routers, VPN and firewall routers, wireless access points, residential gateways and xDSL equipment, imaging, industrial control, and test/measurement equipment Supports industry-standard encryption algorithms via integrated security engine Includes strong third-party tools supportEfficient, dual-core architecture that combines the 603e core with a separate RISC-based Communications Processor ModuleHigh-performance operation with CPU frequencies scaling to 400 MHz, CPM frequencies at up to 200 MHz and bus speeds up to 100 MHzSuperior integration with features optimized for cost-sensitive designs and security-oriented networking applicationsEconomical, powerful integrated security engine that supports industry-standard encryption algorithmsSmooth migration path for PowerQUICC™ and PowerQUICC II processor-based designsStrong third-party tools support through Freescale Connect partner program membersResidential gatewaysSOHO/ROBO and enterprise routersSecurity applications, including VPN routersIntegrated access devices (IADs)Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) systemsxDSL equipmentWireless access pointsIndustrial control