MC68340AG16VE

The MC68340AG16VE is a CPU32 microprocessor from the MC68340 series by NXP Semiconductors. It integrates a single 32-bit CPU core running at 16 MHz with on-chip DRAM controller capabilities and DMA support, designed for embedded system implementations.

Packaged in a 144-pin LQFP (20×20 mm) surface-mount package and specified for 0 °C to 70 °C operation with 5 V I/O, this device is suited to embedded designs that require a compact, integrated microprocessor solution.

Key Features

• Core and Architecture  CPU32 single-core, 32-bit processing architecture providing deterministic, general-purpose embedded compute capability.
• Performance  16 MHz operating frequency suitable for control and data-processing tasks in embedded applications.
• Memory and DMA  Integrated DRAM controller and DMA interface support for efficient memory access and high-throughput data movement.
• Power and I/O  5 V I/O voltage compatibility for interfacing with standard legacy logic levels.
• Package and Mounting  144-LQFP package (20×20 mm), surface-mount mounting type for compact PCB integration.
• Operating Range  Rated for operation from 0 °C to 70 °C to meet typical commercial embedded environment requirements.
• Environmental Compliance  RoHS compliant to support regulatory and manufacturing requirements.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Control Systems  Use the MC68340AG16VE as the primary processor for embedded control tasks where a 32-bit CPU with DRAM controller and DMA accelerates control and data handling.
• Memory-Driven Embedded Designs  Designs that require on-board DRAM management and efficient block transfers can leverage the integrated DRAM controller and DMA support.
• Compact Surface-Mount Solutions  The 144-LQFP (20×20 mm) surface-mount package enables dense PCB layouts in space-constrained embedded products.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated Memory Support: On-chip DRAM controller reduces external component count and simplifies board-level memory design.
• Efficient Data Movement: Built-in DMA offloads data transfer tasks from the CPU, improving throughput for memory-intensive operations.
• Standard I/O Voltage: 5 V I/O compatibility facilitates easy interfacing with established peripheral logic levels.
• Compact SMD Packaging: 144-LQFP (20×20 mm) surface-mount package supports compact system layouts and automated assembly.
• Commercial Temperature Rating: 0 °C to 70 °C operating range aligns with common commercial embedded deployments.
• Regulatory Compliance: RoHS compliance supports environmentally conscious manufacturing and supply chain requirements.

Why Choose MC68340AG16VE?

The MC68340AG16VE combines a CPU32 32-bit core with integrated DRAM control and DMA functionality in a compact 144-LQFP surface-mount package, providing a practical balance of processing capability and system integration for embedded designers. Its 5 V I/O and commercial temperature rating make it suitable for a wide range of embedded applications that require reliable memory handling and efficient data transfers.

Designed by NXP Semiconductors as part of the MC68340 series, this device is appropriate for customers seeking an established microprocessor building block for embedded designs where space, integration, and predictable operation at 16 MHz are key considerations.

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