MPC8360CVVAGDGA

The MPC8360CVVAGDGA is a PowerPC e300-based microprocessor in the MPC8360 series, featuring a single 32-bit core running at 400 MHz. It is offered in a 740-TBGA (37.5 × 37.5 mm) surface-mount package and supplied in tray format for production use.

Designed as a cost-effective, highly integrated communications processor (PowerQUICC II Pro class), the device targets networking, wireless infrastructure and telecommunications markets. The architecture combines CPU performance with integrated communications subsystems to address applications requiring control-plane and data-plane functionality.

Key Features

• Core  PowerPC e300 single 32-bit core operating at 400 MHz with integrated processing suited for embedded communications tasks.
• On-Chip Cache  Includes 32 Kbytes of instruction cache and 32 Kbytes of data cache in the e300 core to improve execution efficiency.
• Integrated QUICC Engine  QUICC Engine module provides termination, interworking, and switching between protocols to support communication-centric designs.
• Communications Interfaces  Built-in controllers and functional blocks include three-speed UCC Ethernet, DDR/DDR2 SDRAM support, PCI, USB, I2C, SPI, UART/DUART, HDLC and other serial interfaces as documented in the reference materials.
• System and Peripherals  Includes timers, GPIO, JTAG and other system peripherals for board-level control and debug as described in the device documentation.
• Package and Mounting  740-TBGA (37.5 × 37.5 mm) surface-mount package supplied in tray for automated assembly.
• Qualification  Industrial qualification for deployment in industrial and communications equipment.

Typical Applications

• DSLAMs and Access Equipment  Integrated communications features and memory interfaces make the device suitable for digital subscriber line access multiplexers and related access equipment.
• 3G/Cellular Base Station Interface Cards  Targeted for network interface cards in 3G base stations (Node Bs) where protocol interworking and Ethernet connectivity are required.
• Routers and Media Gateways  Combines control-plane and data-plane capabilities for routing, gateway and media handling functions.
• High‑end IADs  Appropriate for integrated access devices that require multiple communication interfaces and compact packaging.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated communications platform: QUICC Engine and multiple on-chip controllers reduce external component count and simplify board design.
• Balanced CPU and I/O performance: A 400 MHz e300 core with on-chip caches and dedicated interface blocks supports mixed control and data workloads.
• Compact package footprint: 740-TBGA (37.5 × 37.5 mm) surface-mount package helps optimize board area for dense designs.
• Industrial-grade qualification: Suitable for deployment in industrial and telecommunications equipment where industrial qualification is required.
• Designed for communications use cases: Feature set and reference documentation target networking, wireless infrastructure and telecom applications to accelerate development.

Why Choose MPC8360CVVAGDGA?

The MPC8360CVVAGDGA positions itself as a compact, integrated communications processor that brings together a PowerPC e300 core, on-chip caches and a QUICC Engine-based communications subsystem. Its combination of CPU capability, integrated peripheral controllers and industrial qualification makes it suitable for embedded networking and telecommunications designs where both control-plane and data-plane tasks are required.

Developers benefit from targeted documentation and reference materials for the MPC8360 family, enabling system-level integration and faster time-to-market for network interface cards, access equipment, routers and media gateways.

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