MPC8308CVMAGDA

The MPC8308CVMAGDA is a single-core PowerPC e300c3 microprocessor operating at 400 MHz designed for embedded and industrial applications. It delivers a highly integrated host processor solution with on-chip memory interfaces and a broad set of connectivity peripherals to simplify system design.

Built for industrial environments, the device combines a 32-bit e300 core, DDR2 memory controller, multi-port Ethernet, USB 2.0 and PCI Express functionality in a compact 473-MAPBGA (19×19 mm) surface-mount package and is qualified for operation from -40 °C to 105 °C.

Key Features

• Core PowerPC e300c3 core operating at 400 MHz with 16 KB instruction and 16 KB data cache as documented in the product specification.
• CPU Configuration Single 32-bit core providing deterministic processing for embedded workloads.
• Memory Integrated DDR2 SDRAM controller for system memory interfacing.
• High-speed Networking Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interfaces to support multi-port networked applications (specification lists 10/100/1000 Mbps ports).
• Peripheral Connectivity On-chip USB 2.0 host/device support (1), DUART serial interface, I2C and SPI peripherals and other serial interfaces referenced in the hardware specification.
• System Interfaces PCI Express controller, Enhanced Local Bus (eLBC) and SerDes support are included in the hardware specification for system expansion and high-speed I/O.
• Integration & Controls On-chip peripherals include DMA, programmable interrupt controller (IPIC), timers and GPIO to reduce external components.
• Package & Mounting 473-LFBGA / 473-MAPBGA (19×19 mm) surface-mount package suited for compact embedded boards.
• Industrial Qualification & Temperature Industrial-qualified device with an operating temperature range of -40 °C to 105 °C.
• Compliance RoHS compliant per product data.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Networking: Multi-port Ethernet and robust operating temperature range make the part suitable for embedded network controllers and industrial switches.
• Embedded Communications: Integrated PCI Express, USB 2.0 and serial interfaces enable protocol gateways, communication appliances and edge devices.
• Storage & I/O Controllers: DDR2 memory controller and high-speed I/O support use in storage front-ends and data acquisition systems requiring deterministic embedded processing.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated solution: On-chip DDR2 controller, multi-port Ethernet, USB 2.0, PCI Express and serial peripherals reduce BOM and board complexity.
• Industrial-ready thermal range: Specified operation from -40 °C to 105 °C supports deployment in harsh environments.
• Compact package: 473-MAPBGA (19×19 mm) footprint enables dense board layouts for space-constrained embedded systems.
• Deterministic single-core processing: PowerPC e300c3 core with dedicated caches provides predictable performance for real-time embedded tasks.
• Vendor-documented hardware resources: Extensive peripheral set and hardware specification details simplify system integration and validation.
• RoHS compliant: Meets environmental compliance requirements for lead-free production.

Why Choose MPC8308CVMAGDA?

The MPC8308CVMAGDA positions itself as a cost-effective, low-power, highly integrated host processor for embedded and industrial applications that require multi-port networking, DDR2 memory support and a range of high-speed interfaces. Its combination of a PowerPC e300c3 core, comprehensive on-chip peripherals and industrial operating range makes it suitable for designers seeking a compact, system-level solution with clear hardware documentation.

This device is ideal for product teams building industrial routers, communication appliances, networked controllers and other embedded systems where integration, thermal robustness and a compact package are key design drivers.

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