KMPC8358CVRAGDGA

The KMPC8358CVRAGDGA is a PowerQUICC II Pro communications microprocessor built around a single PowerPC e300 32-bit core running at 400 MHz. It is a cost-effective, highly integrated device designed for networking, wireless infrastructure and telecommunications applications where control-plane and data-plane functionality are required.

Targeted use cases include DSLAMs, network interface cards for 3G base stations (Node Bs), routers, media gateways and high-end IADs. The device emphasizes integration and interface flexibility to address time-to-market, price and package size considerations.

Key Features

• Core & Performance Single PowerPC e300 32-bit core at 400 MHz, providing deterministic embedded processing for communications tasks.
• Co-processors & Offload Integrated communications co-processors including a QUICC Engine to accelerate protocol handling and data-plane operations.
• Memory Support On-chip controllers for DDR and DDR2 SDRAM to support system memory requirements.
• Ethernet & USB Integrated three-speed Ethernet capability (10/100/1000 Mbps) and one USB 1.x interface for connectivity and peripheral support.
• System Interfaces Rich peripheral and system interfaces are documented for PCI, local bus, JTAG, I2C, SPI, timers, GPIO and serial controllers.
• Security Hardware cryptography support and a random number generator for secure communications functions.
• Package & Mounting 668-PBGA-PGE package (29 × 29 mm) supplied in tray format, designed for surface-mount assembly.
• Operating Range & Qualification Industrial-grade operating temperature range from −40 °C to 105 °C and industrial qualification for deployment in demanding environments.

Typical Applications

• Networking Equipment — Control and packet-processing functions in routers and switches where integrated Ethernet and communications offload are required.
• Wireless Infrastructure — Baseband / network interface control plane use in 3G Node B and related wireless infrastructure designs.
• Telecommunications Systems — Media gateways, DSLAMs and IADs that need a mix of control-plane processing and data-plane functionality.
• Embedded Communications Cards — Network interface and line-card designs that leverage on-chip memory controllers and peripheral interfaces.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated communications processor: Combines a PowerPC e300 core with communications co-processors and multiple system interfaces to reduce BOM and simplify system design.
• Balanced control- and data-plane capability: Documented use for both control-plane and data-plane tasks enables flexible partitioning of system functions.
• Broad memory and I/O support: DDR/DDR2 memory controllers plus Ethernet, USB and PCI interfaces support diverse board-level architectures.
• Industrial temperature qualification: −40 °C to 105 °C operating range supports deployment in harsh or temperature-variable environments.
• Security primitives on-chip: Hardware cryptography and a random number generator help implement secure communications features without external accelerators.
• Documented family ecosystem: Processor family reference manuals and silicon hardware specifications provide detailed system design and integration guidance.

Why Choose KMPC8358CVRAGDGA?

The KMPC8358CVRAGDGA positions itself as a practical choice for embedded communications systems that require a single 400 MHz PowerPC e300 core combined with integrated networking peripherals and on-chip security. Its mix of memory controller support, high-speed Ethernet and communications co-processing makes it suitable for designers building routers, gateways, wireless infrastructure and other telecom-focused equipment.

Backed by comprehensive hardware specifications and family reference documentation, this module offers a documented platform for scalable, robust designs that need industrial temperature operation and on-chip cryptographic support.

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