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diff --git a/doc/supplements/m68k/preface.texi b/doc/supplements/m68k/preface.texi new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..e42754c347 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/supplements/m68k/preface.texi @@ -0,0 +1,58 @@ +@c +@c COPYRIGHT (c) 1988-1996. +@c On-Line Applications Research Corporation (OAR). +@c All rights reserved. +@c + +@ifinfo +@node Preface, CPU Model Dependent Features, Top, Top +@end ifinfo +@unnumbered Preface + +The Real Time Executive for Multiprocessor Systems (RTEMS) +is designed to be portable across multiple processor +architectures. However, the nature of real-time systems makes +it essential that the application designer understand certain +processor dependent implementation details. These processor +dependencies include calling convention, board support package +issues, interrupt processing, exact RTEMS memory requirements, +performance data, header files, and the assembly language +interface to the executive. + +This document discusses the Motorola MC68xxx +architecture dependencies in this port of RTEMS. The MC68xxx +family has a wide variety of CPU models within it. The part +numbers for these models are generally divided into MC680xx and +MC683xx. The MC680xx models are more general purpose processors +with no integrated peripherals. The MC683xx models, on the +other hand, are more specialized and have a variety of +peripherals on chip including sophisticated timers and serial +communications controllers. + +It is highly recommended that the Motorola MC68xxx +RTEMS application developer obtain and become familiar with the +documentation for the processor being used as well as the +documentation for the family as a whole. + +@subheading Architecture Documents + +For information on the Motorola MC68xxx architecture, +refer to the following documents available from Motorola +(@file{http//www.moto.com/}): + +@itemize @bullet +@item @cite{M68000 Family Reference, Motorola, FR68K/D}. +@end itemize + +@subheading MODEL SPECIFIC DOCUMENTS + +For information on specific processor models and +their associated coprocessors, refer to the following documents: + +@itemize @bullet +@item @cite{MC68020 User's Manual, Motorola, MC68020UM/AD}. + +@item @cite{MC68881/MC68882 Floating-Point Coprocessor User's +Manual, Motorola, MC68881UM/AD}. +@end itemize + |