MPC8306SVMACDCA

The MPC8306SVMACDCA is a highly integrated communications microprocessor in the PowerQUICC II Pro family that incorporates the PowerPC e300c3 core. It delivers a single 32‑bit core running at 200 MHz with on‑chip peripherals tailored for networking and embedded communications.

Designed for applications such as residential gateways, modem/routers, industrial control, and test & measurement, the device emphasizes integration and compact board real estate while addressing time‑to‑market, price and power consumption objectives.

Key Features

• Core & Performance  PowerPC e300c3 core running at 200 MHz with 16 Kbytes of L1 instruction cache and 16 Kbytes of L1 data cache for deterministic on‑chip performance.
• Memory Subsystem  Integrated 16‑bit DDR2 memory controller supporting external DDR2 SDRAM.
• Communications Co‑processing  On‑chip QUICC Engine and communications co‑processor functionality to support networking offload and protocol handling.
• Ethernet & USB  Multiple 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interfaces (3 ports) and one USB 2.0 controller for versatile connectivity options.
• Peripherals & Serial Interfaces  Integrated DUART plus a range of serial and peripheral blocks shown in the device documentation (I2C, SPI, timers, GPIO, JTAG, HDLC, TDM/SI).
• DMA & System Support  Two DMA engines and on‑chip MMUs to support efficient data movement and memory management.
• Package & Mounting  369‑ball PBGA package (19×19 mm), surface‑mount footprint for compact system designs.
• Operating Range & Qualification  Consumer qualification with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C; RoHS compliant.
• Design Focus  Documented as a cost‑effective, highly integrated processor addressing performance, functionality and faster interfaces while minimizing board real estate.

Typical Applications

• Residential Gateways  Multi‑port Ethernet, USB and QUICC Engine support enable routing, NAT and management functions in home gateway designs.
• Modem and Router Platforms  Integrated DDR2 controller, DMA engines and communications co‑processing help implement modem/router control planes and data paths.
• Industrial Control  Compact PBGA package and a 0 °C to 105 °C operating range suit control systems that require reliable communications and deterministic processing.
• Test & Measurement Equipment  On‑chip peripherals, Ethernet interfaces and high integration reduce system BOM and board area for instrumentation platforms.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated solution: Combines an e300c3 core, QUICC Engine communications co‑processor, DDR2 memory controller and multiple connectivity options on a single device to reduce BOM and simplify board design.
• Balanced processing and I/O: 200 MHz core with L1 caches plus multiple Ethernet ports and USB enable concurrent control and data plane tasks.
• Compact, surface‑mount package: 369‑PBGA (19×19) footprint minimizes board real estate for space‑constrained embedded systems.
• Documented system features: Extensive device documentation details DDR2 timing, local bus, Ethernet management, USB, DUART and peripheral interfaces to accelerate development and validation.
• Designed for cost and power sensitivity: The product family is positioned to address time‑to‑market, price, power consumption and board real estate considerations.
• Regulatory and environmental compliance: RoHS compliant to meet common environmental requirements for commercial products.

Why Choose MPC8306SVMACDCA?

The MPC8306SVMACDCA delivers an integrated communications platform based on the PowerPC e300c3 core, combining processing, memory interface and multi‑port connectivity in a single packaged device. Its combination of on‑chip QUICC Engine functionality, DDR2 support, multiple Ethernet ports and peripheral interfaces is aimed at developers building compact, cost‑sensitive networking and embedded communications products.

This part is well suited to designers who require a documented, consumer‑qualified communications processor with focused connectivity and integration—helping reduce BOM, shrink board area and accelerate time to market while leveraging the vendor's hardware documentation and datasheet guidance during development.

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