MC8640DTHJ1067NE

The MC8640DTHJ1067NE is a dual-core PowerPC e600 microprocessor in the MC8640 series, delivering a 1.067 GHz clock speed in a 1023-FCCBGA (33×33) surface-mount package. It targets embedded networking, telecom, industrial and defense applications that require integrated connectivity and robust thermal performance across an industrial temperature range.

Built on the MC8640 series architecture, the device emphasizes system integration—combining high-performance cores with on-chip memory controllers, high-speed fabrics and multiple Gigabit Ethernet interfaces to reduce board complexity and improve processing density.

Key Features

• Core Architecture Dual PowerPC e600 32-bit cores providing parallel processing for control and data plane tasks; part speed is 1.067 GHz.
• Memory Subsystem Dual integrated memory controllers with support for DDR and DDR2 memory types, enabling increased bandwidth and capacity; series documentation indicates ECC support for memory integrity.
• Cache and Acceleration Per-core L2 cache (series documentation: 1 MB per core, ECC-protected) and per-core AltiVec 128-bit vector processing engines described in the MC8640D family.
• Networking and I/O Four integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports and additional serial interfaces including DUART; series-level integration includes RapidIO and PCI Express capable interfaces.
• Integration and System On-chip northbridge/southbridge functionality and an integrated high-speed MPX bus (series-level) reduce external component count and simplify high-speed board layout.
• Package and Mounting 1023-FCCBGA (33×33) ball grid array package for surface-mount assembly.
• Qualification and Environment Industrial qualification with RoHS compliance; operating temperature range −40 °C to 105 °C.
• Reliability Features Series documentation highlights ECC protection on memory cache and controllers to support data integrity in demanding embedded environments.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Networking Equipment Use as a control or service processor in routers, switches and line cards where integrated Gigabit Ethernet and high processing density are required.
• Telecommunications Systems Suitable for control-plane and data-plane partitioning in telecom line cards and service blades leveraging dual-core operation.
• Industrial Automation and Control Industrial-grade temperature range and ECC memory support make this device suitable for rugged control systems and automation gateways.
• Defense and Aerospace Electronics Integration and on-chip interfaces provide a compact solution for mission-critical embedded computing where board space and reliability matter.

Unique Advantages

• Dual-Core Processing: Two PowerPC e600 cores enable parallel task separation—use one core for control and the other for data or run symmetric multiprocessing as required.
• High Integration: On-chip memory controllers, multi-gigabit Ethernet ports and high-speed fabrics reduce external components and simplify system design.
• Memory Integrity: ECC-protected caches and memory controller support (as documented for the MC8640D family) help maintain data integrity in demanding applications.
• Industrial Temperature Range: Rated for −40 °C to 105 °C to address deployment in harsh or temperature-variable environments.
• Compact BGA Package: 1023-FCCBGA (33×33) enables high integration density for space-constrained boards.

Why Choose MC8640DTHJ1067NE?

The MC8640DTHJ1067NE combines dual PowerPC e600 cores, integrated memory controllers and multiple high-speed interfaces in a single industrial-grade package. Its balance of processing capability, on-chip integration and ECC-enabled memory features make it well suited for embedded networking, telecom, industrial and defense designs that require reliable, compact solutions.

For development teams and system designers seeking a processor that streamlines board design while providing robust connectivity and thermal tolerance, this MC8640 series device offers a scalable platform with documented series-level features such as high-speed fabrics, PCI Express and RapidIO interfaces.

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