MPC8308VMADD

The MPC8308VMADD is a PowerPC e300c3 microprocessor offering a single 32-bit core clocked at 266 MHz in a 473-MAPBGA (19×19) package. It delivers a highly integrated host processor feature set intended for embedded designs that require on-chip memory controllers, high-speed networking, and standard peripheral interfaces.

Designed as a cost-effective, low-power solution, the device targets embedded and communications applications where integration and predictable operating range are important—featuring on-chip cache, DDR2 memory support, multi-port Ethernet connectivity and USB 2.0.

Key Features

• Core and Performance PowerPC e300c3 core at 266 MHz with 16 KB instruction and 16 KB data caches for deterministic embedded performance.
• CPU Configuration Single 32-bit core optimized for embedded control and host-processing tasks.
• Memory Support Integrated DDR2 memory controller to interface with external DDR2 SDRAM for system memory needs.
• Ethernet Connectivity Multiple 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interfaces for high-throughput networking and communications (product specifications list three Ethernet ports).
• Peripheral Interfaces On-chip USB 2.0 host/device support (1), PCI Express controller and a variety of serial/peripheral blocks documented in the hardware specification.
• System Integration Integrated controllers and peripherals referenced in the hardware specification include DMA, DUART, I2C, SPI, GPIO, timers, IPIC and JTAG for streamlined system design.
• Package and Mounting 473-MAPBGA (19×19) supplier device package, surface mount, packaged in tray format for production assembly.
• Operating Range Rated for operation from 0 °C to 105 °C.
• Qualification Consumer qualification as indicated in the product specifications.
• Graphics No graphics acceleration—focused on host, networking and control functions.

Typical Applications

• Networked Embedded Hosts Use the on-chip multi-port 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connectivity and PCI Express to implement network controllers, gateways, and protocol offload hosts.
• Industrial Control Single-core 32-bit processing with DDR2 support and real-time peripherals makes the device suitable for machine control and automation interfaces.
• Communications Appliances Integrated Ethernet, USB 2.0 and peripheral controllers enable compact designs for communication appliances and edge devices.
• Storage and Expansion Controllers PCI Express and DDR2 memory support provide a foundation for embedded storage controllers and interface bridging designs.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated feature set: Integration of DDR2, multi-port Ethernet, USB 2.0 and PCI Express reduces external component count and simplifies board layout.
• Embedded-focused core architecture: e300c3 PowerPC core with dedicated instruction and data caches supports deterministic embedded execution.
• Compact production-ready package: 473-MAPBGA (19×19) surface-mount package in tray format is suited for high-density, automated assembly.
• Documented hardware specification: Detailed hardware specification and functional block descriptions enable faster design-in and validation.
• Operational temperature span: Rated 0 °C to 105 °C to cover a range of commercial and industrial ambient conditions.

Why Choose MPC8308VMADD?

The MPC8308VMADD combines an embedded PowerPC e300c3 core with extensive on-chip peripherals and memory interfaces to deliver a compact, integrated processing solution for embedded networking and host-control applications. Its combination of DDR2 support, multi-gigabit-capable Ethernet interfaces, USB 2.0 and PCI Express provides a practical platform for designs that prioritize integration and predictable operating behavior.

This part is suited to engineers and procurement teams building consumer and embedded products that require a documented hardware platform, reduced BOM complexity, and a surface-mount BGA package for automated assembly and compact system footprints.

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