MPC8360EVVALFHA

The MPC8360EVVALFHA is a POWERQUICC II Pro communications processor from NXP Semiconductors built around a single PowerPC e300 core. It targets networking, wireless infrastructure, and telecommunications applications with integrated communications-oriented functionality.

Designed for control-plane and data-plane tasks, the device combines a PowerPC e300 core with an on-chip QUICC Engine and multiple interface controllers to address applications such as DSLAMs, 3G base station network interface cards, routers, media gateways, and high-end IADs.

Key Features

• Core  Single PowerPC e300 core with 32 Kbytes of instruction cache and 32 Kbytes of data cache, compatible with the Power Architecture™ 603e instruction set as described in the product documentation.
• Communications Co-Processor  Integrated QUICC Engine for communications termination, interworking, and switching between protocols, enabling dedicated packet and protocol handling.
• Memory Controllers  On-chip controllers for DDR and DDR2 SDRAM to support system memory configurations commonly used in embedded communications designs.
• Ethernet  One 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface for three-speed network connectivity and MII management functionality referenced in the device documentation.
• USB and Serial I/O  USB 1.x interface (1) plus DUART support for serial communications and peripheral connectivity.
• System Interfaces and Peripherals  Integrated subsystems and controllers referenced in the processor documentation include PCI, local bus, JTAG, I2C, SPI, timers, GPIO and other common embedded interfaces.
• Package and Mounting  Supplied in a 740-pin TBGA package (37.5 × 37.5 mm), surface-mountable for compact board designs.
• Operating Range and Compliance  Qualified for consumer applications, RoHS compliant, with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C.

Typical Applications

• DSLAMs  Use as a communications processor for line aggregation, protocol handling, and control functions in digital subscriber line access multiplexers.
• 3G Base Station NICs (Node B)  Integration into network interface cards for wireless infrastructure where protocol interworking and link connectivity are required.
• Routers and Media Gateways  Control-plane and data-plane processing for packet forwarding, termination, and protocol conversion in carrier and enterprise network equipment.
• High-end IADs  Embedded systems requiring integrated communications controllers and flexible memory interfaces for multi-service access devices.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated communications processing: The combination of the PowerPC e300 core and the QUICC Engine consolidates control and communications functions on a single SoC to reduce system complexity.
• Memory interface flexibility: DDR and DDR2 SDRAM controllers on-chip enable designers to choose memory architectures that match performance and cost targets.
• Broad wired connectivity: Built-in three-speed Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) plus USB 1.x and DUART support common network and peripheral interfaces directly from the processor.
• Compact, production-ready package: 740-pin TBGA (37.5 × 37.5 mm) surface-mount package simplifies board-level integration for space-constrained designs.
• Designed for communications markets: Documentation and feature set are targeted at networking, wireless infrastructure, and telecommunications applications such as DSLAMs and routers.
• Regulatory and environmental readiness: RoHS compliance and consumer qualification status support environmentally regulated product development.

Why Choose MPC8360EVVALFHA?

The MPC8360EVVALFHA positions itself as a communications-focused SoC combining a PowerPC e300 core with a dedicated QUICC Engine and comprehensive peripheral support. Its integrated DDR/DDR2 memory controllers and three-speed Ethernet provide the connectivity and memory options commonly required by networking and telecom equipment designers.

This device is suited to teams building embedded communications products that need a consolidated processor offering control-plane and data-plane capability, compact packaging, and development documentation oriented to networking and infrastructure applications.

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