MPC8358ZQADDDA

The MPC8358ZQADDDA is a PowerPC e300‑based communications microprocessor running at 266 MHz. It is a highly integrated PowerQUICC II Pro family device designed for networking, wireless infrastructure and telecommunications applications.

Built as a cost‑effective solution, the device adds higher CPU performance, expanded functionality and faster interfaces to support control‑plane and data‑plane tasks in equipment such as DSLAMs, 3G base station network interface cards (Node Bs), routers and media gateways.

Key Features

• Core PowerPC e300 single 32‑bit core operating at 266 MHz for embedded control and communications processing.
• Memory Support Integrated controllers for DDR and DDR2 SDRAM to support system memory requirements.
• Ethernet Integrated three‑speed UCC Ethernet controller supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps with MII management for flexible network connectivity.
• USB USB 1.x interface for peripheral connectivity.
• Security On‑chip cryptography and a random number generator to support secure communications and cryptographic operations.
• Peripheral Set Rich communications and system peripherals documented in the datasheet, including PCI, I2C, SPI, DUART/serial interfaces, timers, GPIO, JTAG and additional serial/transport interfaces.
• Package & Mounting 668‑PBGA‑PGE package (29 × 29 mm), surface mount, supplied in tray format.
• Operating Range Rated for operation from 0 °C to 105 °C suitable for consumer and communications equipment thermal envelopes.

Typical Applications

• Network Access Equipment Used in DSLAMs and similar access devices to handle control and data plane tasks with integrated memory and Ethernet interfaces.
• Base Station Interface Cards Deployed in network interface cards for 3G base stations (Node Bs) to provide protocol handling and system control.
• Routing and Switching Suitable for routers and media gateways where multi‑speed Ethernet and peripheral integration simplify system design.
• Integrated Access Devices (IADs) Applied in high‑end IADs to consolidate communications functions and accelerate time‑to‑market.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated communications processor: Combines CPU, memory controllers and a broad set of peripherals to reduce BOM and board complexity.
• Three‑speed Ethernet with MII management: Provides flexible network interfacing for diverse deployment scenarios without external controllers.
• DDR/DDR2 support: On‑chip memory controllers allow designers to select system memory types for performance and cost tradeoffs.
• Security primitives included: Built‑in cryptography and RNG support help implement secure communications functions on device.
• Documented system interfaces: Extensive datasheet and reference material detail peripherals such as PCI, I2C, SPI, timers and serial controllers for integration and development.
• Package and thermal suitability: 668‑PBGA package and 0 °C to 105 °C operating range address common communications equipment form‑factor and thermal requirements.

Why Choose MPC8358ZQADDDA?

The MPC8358ZQADDDA positions itself as a cost‑effective, highly integrated PowerQUICC II Pro processor for communications‑centric embedded designs. With a PowerPC e300 core at 266 MHz, integrated DDR/DDR2 controllers, multi‑speed Ethernet and a broad peripheral set, it is suited for applications that require consolidated control and data‑plane functionality.

Designers benefit from comprehensive documentation and hardware specifications that support system integration and development. The device is appropriate for customers building network access equipment, base station interface cards, routers, media gateways and other telecommunications and wireless infrastructure products.

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