MPC8360ECVVAGDGA

The MPC8360ECVVAGDGA is a PowerPC e300-based microprocessor from the MPC8360 series, delivering 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 is qualified for industrial applications.

Designed as a cost-effective, highly integrated communications processor, the device targets networking, wireless infrastructure, and telecommunications systems. The architecture emphasizes higher CPU performance, expanded functionality, faster interfaces, and robust interworking to address control-plane and data-plane requirements in embedded communications designs.

Key Features

• Core Single PowerPC e300 core operating at 400 MHz with a 32-bit execution environment.
• Cache e300 core includes 32 Kbytes of instruction cache and 32 Kbytes of data cache for improved instruction and data throughput.
• QUICC Engine Integrated QUICC Engine module providing termination, interworking, and switching functionality between protocols for communications processing.
• High-speed Interfaces and Peripherals On-chip subsystems listed in the device documentation include DDR/DDR2 memory interfaces, UCC Ethernet controller (three-speed Ethernet), PCI, USB, I2C, SPI, JTAG, GPIO, timers, DUART, and HDLC/serial controllers.
• Memory Support Documentation references DDR and DDR2 SDRAM support for system memory configurations.
• Package and Mounting Supplier device package: 740-TBGA (37.5×37.5 mm); surface-mount mounting type; shipped in tray format.
• Qualification Industrial qualification specified in the product data.

Typical Applications

• DSLAMs and Access Equipment Used in next-generation DSL access multiplexers where integrated communications processing and protocol interworking are required.
• Wireless Infrastructure Appropriate for network interface cards in 3G base stations (Node Bs), providing control-plane and data-plane functionality.
• Routers and Media Gateways Deployed in routing and media gateway applications that require integrated Ethernet, PCI, and serial protocol support.
• Integrated Access Devices (IADs) Suitable for high-end IADs that need combined protocol termination, interworking, and switching capabilities.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated communications processor: Combines a PowerPC e300 core with a QUICC Engine and a broad set of peripherals to reduce external components and simplify board design.
• Balanced CPU and I/O capabilities: 400 MHz single-core performance paired with on-chip Ethernet, PCI, USB, and memory interfaces supports mixed control- and data-plane workloads.
• Protocol interworking built in: The QUICC Engine provides termination, interworking, and switching between protocols, reducing firmware overhead for communications tasks.
• Documented platform: Detailed reference documentation and datasheet material are available for system design and integration.
• Industrial qualification: Specified for industrial use, making it suitable for embedded deployments in networking and telecom environments.
• Compact TBGA package: 740-TBGA (37.5×37.5 mm) package enables dense board-level integration for space-constrained systems.

Why Choose MPC8360ECVVAGDGA?

The MPC8360ECVVAGDGA positions itself as a focused communications processor combining the PowerPC e300 core with a dedicated QUICC Engine and an extensive peripheral set. Its 400 MHz core speed, integrated caches, and documented support for DDR/DDR2 and multiple I/O subsystems make it appropriate for embedded networking, wireless infrastructure, and telecommunications equipment requiring both control-plane and data-plane capabilities.

This part is suited to design teams seeking a documented, industrially qualified processor platform that reduces external component count while providing the interfaces and protocol handling required for DSLAMs, base station interface cards, routers, media gateways, and high-end IADs.

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