Freescale Semiconductor PowerPC e500 Core - Processor Version Register (PVR); System Version Register (SVR)

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PowerPC e500 Core Family Reference Manual, Rev. 1
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2.5.3 Processor Version Register (PVR)
The e500 implements the processor version register (PVR) as defined by the Book E architecture.
The read-only PVR, shown in Figure 2-3, contains a value identifying the version and revision
level of the processor. The PVR distinguishes between processors that differ in attributes that may
affect software.
Table 2-4 describes the PVR fields.
2.5.4 System Version Register (SVR)
The system version register (SVR), shown in Figure 2-4, contains a read-only SoC-dependent
value; consult the documentation for the implementation.
SPR 287 Access: Supervisor read-only
32 47 48 63
R Versi on Revision
W
Reset(e500v1) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Reset (e500v2) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Figure 2-3. Processor Version Register (PVR)
Table 2-4. PVR Field Descriptions
Bits Name Description
32–47 Version A 16-bit number that identifies the version of the processor. Different version numbers indicate major
differences between processors, such as which optional facilities and instructions are supported.
48–63 Revision A 16-bit number that distinguishes between implementations of the version. Different revision numbers
indicate minor differences between processors having the same version number, such as clock rate and
engineering change level.
SPR 1023 Access: Supervisor read-only
32 63
R System version
W
Reset SoC-dependent value (determined by svr [0:31]. See Section 13.2, “Signal Summary.”)
Figure 2-4. System Version Register (SVR)