D6802

D6802 8-bit MPU IP Core – MC6802 Compatible, Low-Power Microprocessor IP

The D6802 is a synthesizable 8-bit microprocessor (MPU) IP Core, fully binary-compatible with the Motorola MC6802. Designed as a drop-in replacement for legacy MC6802 microprocessors, the D6802 enables seamless migration of existing software into modern ASIC and FPGA-based System-on-Chip (SoC) designs—without code changes or revalidation.

Optimized for low-power embedded applications, the D6802 features two software-controlled power-saving modes: WAIT and HALT. These modes significantly reduce power consumption, making the core especially suitable for automotive electronics, battery-powered systems, and long-lifecycle industrial designs.

Key Features and Benefits

• 100% MC6802 Compatibility
  Binary-compatible with the original Motorola MC6802, ensuring zero-risk software reuse.

• Low-Power Operation
  Integrated WAIT and HALT modes enable energy-efficient operation in power-sensitive applications.

• Fully Synthesizable and Customizable
  Delivered in an exact configuration tailored to project requirements—no unused logic, no wasted silicon.

• Ideal for Legacy System Modernization
  Perfect for replacing discontinued MC6802 devices in ASICs, FPGAs, and custom SoCs.

• Automated Verification
  Supplied with a fully automated test bench and comprehensive verification suite for fast, reliable SoC integration.

• DoCD™ Hardware Debug Support
  Built-in support for DoCD™, DCD’s real-time, non-intrusive hardware debug system, enabling full visibility into CPU state, execution flow, and internal resources without affecting runtime behavior.

Typical Applications

• Automotive control modules

• Battery-powered embedded systems

• Industrial controllers

• Legacy MCU/MPU replacement projects

• Long-lifecycle SoC designs

The D6802 IP Core delivers a unique combination of legacy compatibility, low power consumption, and modern SoC integration, making it the ideal choice for engineers extending the life of proven MC6802-based designs while benefiting from today’s semiconductor technologies.

D6802 vs MC6802 vs Modern MCUs

D6802 IP Core vs Legacy MC6802 vs Modern Microcontrollers

Key takeaway:
The D6802 IP Core preserves full MC6802 software compatibility while adding modern SoC integration, power efficiency, and professional debugging, without the cost and risk of migrating to a completely different architecture.

Why Replace Legacy MC6802 with the D6802 IP Core?

Why the D6802 Is the Smart Upgrade Path for MC6802 Designs

Replacing an obsolete MC6802 microprocessor does not require rewriting software, changing toolchains, or redesigning system behavior.

The D6802 IP Core was designed specifically to address the challenges of legacy MC6802-based systems:

✅ Zero-Risk Migration

• 100% binary compatibility with Motorola MC6802

• Existing firmware runs unchanged

• No requalification of legacy software logic

✅ Modern SoC & FPGA Integration

• Synthesizable soft IP for FPGA and ASIC

• Seamless integration with modern memory and peripherals

• Ideal for long-lifecycle industrial and automotive systems

✅ Lower Power, Better Control

• Software-controlled WAIT and HALT modes

• Perfect for battery-powered and energy-constrained designs

• Deterministic behavior preserved

✅ Professional Debugging with DoCD™

• Built-in DoCD™ hardware debugger

• Non-intrusive real-time debugging

• Full visibility into registers and execution without halting the SoC

✅ Long-Term Availability & Customization

• No vendor lock-in

• Only pay for the features you need

• Guaranteed long-term support — critical for regulated industries

Bottom line:
The D6802 IP Core delivers a drop-in replacement for MC6802 while extending product lifetime, improving reliability, and enabling modern silicon platforms — all without abandoning proven legacy software.

ALL DCD’S IP CORES ARE TECHNOLOGY AGNOSTIC, ENSURING 100% COMPATIBILITY WITH ALL FPGA AND ASIC VENDORS.

For further details, email info@dcd.pl.

• Cycle compatible with original implementation
• Software compatible with MC6802 industry standard
• De-multiplexed Address/Data Bus, to allow easy memory connection
• Two power saving modes: HALT, WAIT
• Fully synthesizable
• Static synchronous design
• No internal reset generator or gated clock
• Scan test ready
• USB, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, LIN, HDLC, Smart Card interfaces available