MC68060RC60

The MC68060RC60 is a single-core, 32-bit microprocessor in the MC68060 family, operating at 50 MHz and delivered in a 206‑PGA through‑hole package (47.25×47.25 mm). It combines the 68060 core architecture with on-chip system features designed for embedded and desktop-class applications.

Targeted at high-performance embedded control and desktop application segments, this device provides architectural advantages from the MC68060 family—such as superscalar execution, integrated floating‑point and memory management capabilities, and on‑chip caches—while using a 3.3 V I/O interface and a commercial operating range.

Key Features

• Core 68060 single core, 32‑bit processor delivering superscalar, dual‑issue execution characteristics from the MC68060 family.
• Execution Architecture Superscalar dual‑issue design that supports simultaneous execution patterns described for the MC68060 family, enabling concurrent integer and branch operations.
• Floating‑Point and Memory Management Includes the MC68060 family’s floating‑point unit (FPU) and dual on‑chip demand‑paging memory management units (MMUs) for systems that require hardware floating‑point and advanced memory control.
• On‑Chip Caches Separate instruction and data caches (series‑level specification: 8 KB each) that support concurrent instruction fetch and operand accesses to improve execution throughput.
• Clock Rate Rated for 50 MHz operation for deterministic timing in embedded systems.
• Voltage and I/O 3.3 V I/O voltage for compatibility with modern embedded logic levels.
• Package and Mounting 206‑PGA package (47.25×47.25 mm) with through‑hole mounting for robust board attachment and easy handling in prototyping and legacy board designs.
• Interfaces Includes SCI as an additional interface option to support serial communication tasks.
• Operating Temperature Commercial‑grade operating range from 0 °C to 70 °C suitable for standard embedded and desktop environments.
• RoHS Compliance Device is RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• High‑Performance Embedded Control Use in embedded control systems that benefit from the MC68060 core’s superscalar execution, integrated FPU and MMUs for complex control algorithms and memory management.
• Desktop-Class Systems Suitable for desktop applications derived from the MC68060 family where a combination of integer and floating‑point processing is required.
• Embedded Systems with Serial I/O Systems requiring SCI serial communication and a 32‑bit processing core for protocol handling, data processing, or subsystem control.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated FPU and MMUs: On‑chip floating‑point unit and dual MMUs reduce external component count and simplify system memory architecture for applications needing hardware numeric and memory support.
• Superscalar Execution: Dual‑issue architecture from the MC68060 family enables concurrent instruction throughput patterns that can improve real‑time processing efficiency.
• Dedicated Instruction and Data Caches: Separate on‑chip caches enable concurrent instruction fetch and data access, reducing external memory bandwidth demands for many embedded workloads.
• Robust Packaging for Prototyping and Legacy Boards: 206‑PGA through‑hole package (47.25×47.25 mm) offers straightforward board handling and retrofit capability in existing designs.
• Commercial Temperature and RoHS Compliance: 0 °C to 70 °C operating range and RoHS compliance support mainstream embedded and desktop product requirements.
• 3.3 V I/O Compatibility: Standard 3.3 V I/O voltage matches common system logic levels, easing integration with modern peripherals and interfaces.

Why Choose MC68060RC60?

MC68060RC60 positions the MC68060 family’s architectural strengths—superscalar dual‑issue execution, on‑chip FPU and MMUs, and separate instruction/data caches—in a 50 MHz, single‑core 32‑bit package suitable for embedded control and desktop applications. The combination of integrated features and a 206‑PGA through‑hole package makes it a practical choice for designs that require hardware floating‑point, advanced memory management, and proven MCU architecture.

Manufactured by NXP Semiconductors and provided with RoHS compliance, the MC68060RC60 is appropriate for engineers and procurement teams building or maintaining systems that leverage the MC68060 family’s capabilities while requiring clear electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications.

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