MPC8323VRADDC

The MPC8323VRADDC is a single-core PowerPC e300c2 32-bit microprocessor running at 266 MHz in a 516-pin PBGA (27 × 27 mm) surface-mount package. It is positioned as a cost-effective, highly integrated communications processor for embedded networking applications.

The device targets networking and communications designs — including ADSL SOHO and residential gateways, modem/routers, industrial control, and test and measurement — by combining CPU performance with integrated communications subsystems and fast interfaces to address time-to-market, price, power consumption, and board real estate constraints.

Key Features

• Core & Performance PowerPC e300c2 single 32-bit core operating at 266 MHz for general-purpose embedded processing.
• Communications Subsystem Integrated communications functionality with a QUICC Engine communications co-processor and multiple protocol blocks targeted at networking applications.
• Ethernet Connectivity Three 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interfaces to support multi-port network designs.
• USB and Serial One USB 2.0 port and additional serial interfaces including DUART for host and peripheral connectivity.
• Memory Support On-chip RAM controller support for DDR and DDR2 SDRAM to match a range of system memory requirements.
• Security Built-in cryptography features to support secure communications and data protection.
• Peripheral and System Interfaces Rich peripheral set and system interfaces referenced in documentation, including PCI, I2C, SPI, JTAG, timers, GPIO and other common embedded interfaces.
• Package & Mounting 516-ball PBGA (27 × 27 mm) supplier device package; surface-mount mounting for compact board designs.
• Operating Range & Qualification Consumer-qualified device with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C.
• Compliance RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Residential Gateways and ADSL SOHO Integrated Ethernet, USB and communications subsystems make the MPC8323VRADDC suitable for gateway and small-office/home-office network equipment.
• Modem and Router Platforms Multiple 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports and QUICC Engine offload capabilities support multi-port routing and packet-handling tasks.
• Industrial Control Documented use in industrial control scenarios where integrated communications and real-time peripheral interfaces are required.
• Test and Measurement Equipment On-chip peripherals and memory controller options support data acquisition and control functions in instrumentation designs.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated communications feature set: QUICC Engine communications co-processor plus multiple Ethernet ports and serial interfaces reduce external component count for networked designs.
• Flexible memory interface: Support for DDR and DDR2 SDRAM allows designers to match system memory performance and cost targets.
• Compact PBGA package: 516-ball PBGA (27 × 27 mm) enables dense board layouts and helps minimize board real estate.
• Security-ready: On-chip cryptography features provide hardware support for secure communications and data handling.
• Designed for practical system constraints: The MPC8323 family is described as addressing time-to-market, price, power consumption, and board real estate, helping teams trade off cost and performance effectively.
• Comprehensive documentation: Detailed hardware specifications and datasheet content are available to support system design and integration.

Why Choose MPC8323VRADDC?

The MPC8323VRADDC combines a PowerPC e300c2 CPU core with an integrated communications subsystem and multiple high-speed interfaces to deliver a compact, consumer-qualified solution for embedded networking products. Its mix of Ethernet ports, USB 2.0, DDR/DDR2 memory support, and cryptography capabilities make it suitable for designs where integration, board space, and communications throughput matter.

This part is well suited to development teams building residential gateways, modem/router platforms, and communications-focused embedded equipment that benefit from a documented, integrated processor architecture and the ability to balance performance with system cost and board real estate.

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