MPC8306SCVMABDCA

The MPC8306SCVMABDCA is a PowerQUICC II Pro integrated communications microprocessor featuring a PowerPC e300c3 core. Operating at 133 MHz with a single 32-bit core, it is targeted at embedded networking and industrial applications that require integrated communications peripherals and robust operating temperature support.

Designed for applications such as residential gateways, modem/routers, industrial control, and test and measurement, this device emphasizes integration, interface performance, and compact board real estate while addressing time-to-market and power consumption considerations.

Key Features

• Core & Architecture PowerPC e300c3 core (MPC603e-based) implemented as a single 32-bit core running at 133 MHz; includes 16 KB instruction and 16 KB data L1 caches, dual integer units, and on-chip MMU functionality.
• Memory & DMA Integrated 16-bit DDR2 memory controller and two on-chip DMA engines provide support for external DDR2 SDRAM and efficient data movement.
• Communications Co-Processing Integrated QUICC Engine communications co-processor to support communications-centric processing tasks.
• Ethernet & USB Interfaces Three 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controllers and one USB 2.0 interface enable multi-port network connectivity and USB peripheral support.
• Peripheral Set On-chip peripherals and controller subsystems referenced in the hardware specification include local bus, TDM/SI, HDLC, DUART, I2C, timers, GPIO, IPIC, SPI and JTAG.
• Package & Mounting Supplied in a 369-PBGA (19 × 19 mm) surface-mount package and shipped in tray format for production assembly.
• Industrial Grade Operation Qualified for industrial use with an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 105 °C.
• No Graphics Acceleration Device does not include graphics acceleration; it is focused on communications and control workloads.

Typical Applications

• Residential Gateways — Integration of multiple Ethernet ports and USB 2.0 makes the device suitable for gateway and router designs.
• Modem / Router Platforms — On-chip QUICC Engine and Ethernet controllers provide communications-centric processing for modem and routing functions.
• Industrial Control — Industrial qualification and −40 °C to 105 °C operating range support deployment in industrial control equipment.
• Test & Measurement Equipment — Combined CPU performance, interfaces and DMA capabilities fit embedded test and measurement applications requiring compact, integrated processors.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated Communications Subsystems: Built-in QUICC Engine and multiple Ethernet controllers reduce external component count for networking designs.
• Compact PBGA Package: 369-PBGA (19×19 mm) package enables high-density board designs while supporting surface-mount production.
• Memory and DMA Support: 16-bit DDR2 memory controller plus dual DMA engines simplify high-throughput memory and data transfer architectures.
• Industrial Temperature Specified: −40 °C to 105 °C operating range and industrial qualification make it suitable for harsh-environment deployments.
• Developer-Useful Core Features: e300c3 core with L1 caches, dual integer units and MMU support efficient embedded software and OS integration.

Why Choose MPC8306SCVMABDCA?

The MPC8306SCVMABDCA positions itself as a compact, communications-focused embedded processor combining a PowerPC e300c3 core with dedicated communications peripherals and memory subsystem support. Its mix of integrated Ethernet ports, USB, DDR2 controller and QUICC Engine provide a balanced platform for space-constrained networking and industrial designs that demand reliable operation across a wide temperature range.

This device is well suited for engineering teams seeking a highly integrated processor solution to reduce BOM complexity, accelerate board-level integration, and leverage on-chip DMA and peripheral resources for streamlined system designs.

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