MC68040FE40A

The MC68040FE40A is a single-core, 32-bit microprocessor based on the 68040 core, offered in a 184-CQFP (31.3 × 31.3 mm) surface-mount package. With a 40 MHz clock rate and 5 V I/O, it is targeted for embedded applications that require a 32-bit M680x0 architecture in a compact, RoHS-compliant form factor.

This device is suitable for developers maintaining or building systems using the M68040 family architecture and benefits from published documentation for the M68040 series.

Key Features

• Core and Architecture 68040 core with a single 32-bit processing core, providing native M680x0 architecture compatibility.
• Clock Speed 40 MHz operating speed for deterministic embedded processing in time‑sensitive designs.
• Supply and I/O 5 V I/O supply specification for compatibility with legacy 5 V embedded systems and peripherals.
• Package and Mounting 184‑CQFP surface-mount package (31.3 × 31.3 mm) suitable for board-level integration where a compact, high-pin-count package is required.
• Interfaces Includes SCI interface for serial communications integration with external devices.
• Environmental and Compliance RoHS compliant and specified for operation over a 0 °C to 70 °C temperature range.
• Graphics No graphics acceleration—designed for processor-centric embedded control and compute tasks.

Typical Applications

• Embedded control systems — 32-bit processing and SCI support make the device well suited for general embedded control and supervisory tasks.
• Industrial instrumentation — stable 40 MHz operation and a 0 °C to 70 °C rating fit many factory and instrumentation environments.
• Legacy M68000 family systems — suitable for designs and maintenance of systems based on the M68040/M680x0 architecture.
• Board-level solutions — high pin count 184‑CQFP package supports complex I/O and peripheral routing on compact PCBs.

Unique Advantages

• Proven 68040 architecture: Embedded 68040 core provides direct compatibility with M680x0 family instruction sets and design approaches.
• Compact high-pin-count package: 184‑CQFP (31.3 × 31.3 mm) delivers many I/O signals in a board-friendly surface-mount footprint.
• Industry-standard voltage domain: 5 V I/O enables integration with legacy 5 V logic and peripherals without additional level translation in many designs.
• RoHS compliant: Meets lead‑free manufacturing requirements for environmentally conscious production flows.
• Documented platform: M68040 family documentation is available for guidance on programming and system integration.

Why Choose MC68040FE40A?

The MC68040FE40A delivers the M68040 single-core 32-bit architecture at a 40 MHz operating point in a 184‑CQFP surface-mount package, making it a practical choice for embedded designs that require M680x0 compatibility, a compact high-pin-count footprint, and 5 V I/O support. Its RoHS compliance and defined operating temperature range support deployment in standard industrial and embedded environments.

This part is well suited to engineers maintaining M68000-family platforms or integrating a 68040-class processor into new embedded boards where documented architecture and straightforward electrical characteristics simplify design and lifecycle support.

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