MC68EC000AA10

The MC68EC000AA10 is a 32-bit embedded microprocessor from the MC68EC000 series, featuring an EC000 core running at 10 MHz. Packaged in a 64-pin QFP (14 × 14 mm) surface-mount package and specified for 5 V I/O, it targets embedded and consumer applications that require a compact, code-compatible M68000-family processor.

Series documentation highlights the MC68EC000 family’s register architecture, addressing modes and memory-mapped I/O, making this part suitable for designs that leverage M68000-family software and toolchains while meeting RoHS requirements.

Key Features

• Core  EC000 core with a single 32-bit processor core as specified for the MC68EC000 series.
• Clock Speed  10 MHz operating frequency for deterministic embedded control tasks.
• Bus and Addressing  Statically selectable 8- or 16-bit data-bus operation (feature of the MC68EC000 series) and architecture-level support including 16 address registers and addressing modes described in series documentation.
• Register and Memory Model  Series documentation describes sixteen 32-bit data and address registers and a 16‑Mbyte direct addressing range, supporting classic M68000 programming models.
• Voltage and Mounting  5 V I/O and surface-mount (64‑QFP, 14×14 mm) package for common PCB assembly flows.
• Package  64‑pin QFP (14×14 mm) supplier device package, suitable for dense board layouts.
• Operating Range  Rated for 0 °C to 70 °C ambient operating temperature, appropriate for consumer embedded applications.
• Standards Compliance  RoHS compliant as indicated in product data.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Control  Single-chip embedded control tasks in consumer electronics that benefit from a 32-bit M68000-family architecture and a compact QFP package.
• Cost-Sensitive Systems  Designs that require an economical, series-specified embedded processor with straightforward integration at 5 V I/O levels.
• Legacy M68000 Software Environments  Systems that leverage existing M68000-family code and toolchains documented for the MC68EC000 series.

Unique Advantages

• Series-Level M68000 Architecture  Access to the M68000-family register set and addressing capabilities as documented for the MC68EC000 series supports established programming models.
• Flexible Data-Bus Operation  Statically selectable 8- or 16-bit data-bus operation (series feature) enables design flexibility for interfacing with a range of peripherals.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package  64‑QFP (14×14) surface-mount package balances pin count and PCB space for embedded designs.
• Simplified Power and I/O  Standard 5 V I/O simplifies integration into existing 5 V system designs.
• RoHS Compliant  Meets RoHS requirements, facilitating global product compliance needs.

Why Choose MC68EC000AA10?

The MC68EC000AA10 provides a straightforward implementation of the EC000 core within the widely documented M68000 family architecture, delivering a 32-bit single-core solution at a 10 MHz operating point. Its 64‑QFP surface-mount package, 5 V I/O, and consumer qualification make it a practical choice for embedded and cost-sensitive designs that rely on established M68000 software models.

With series-level features such as selectable data-bus widths, a defined register and addressing model, and RoHS compliance, this part is suited to designers seeking a compact, code-compatible microprocessor option for embedded applications where proven architecture and integration simplicity are priorities.

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