MPC885CVR66

The MPC885CVR66 is a single-core, 32-bit microprocessor in the MPC8xx family that combines a Power Architecture™-based CPU with integrated system and communications peripherals. Targeted at embedded and networking applications, it delivers a balanced mix of on-chip communications controllers, security acceleration, and DRAM interface support for compact, industrial-grade designs.

With a 66 MHz core, 3.3 V I/O, industrial qualification and an extended operating range, the MPC885CVR66 is suited to communications equipment, industrial controllers and secure embedded appliances where integrated peripherals and temperature robustness are important.

Key Features

• Core and Architecture  32-bit MPC8xx core (Power Architecture™ family) operating at 66 MHz with memory management unit and on-chip instruction/data caches as documented for the MPC885 family.
• Communications Processing  Integrated Communications Processor Module (CPM) and support for HDLC/SDLC to handle serial and telecom-oriented interfaces.
• Ethernet & USB Interfaces  Multiple Ethernet controllers (three 10 Mbps controllers and two 10/100 Mbps controllers) plus one USB 2.0 interface for versatile network and peripheral connectivity.
• Security and Cryptography  Dedicated security coprocessor (SEC) and cryptography features to accelerate secure communications and data protection tasks.
• Memory Controller  DRAM controller on-chip for system memory interfacing.
• Industrial Qualification & Temperature Range  Qualified for industrial use with an operating temperature range from −40 °C to 100 °C.
• Package and Mounting  357-pin PBGA package (25 × 25 mm), surface-mount, optimized for compact board layouts.
• Power and I/O  3.3 V I/O signaling for compatibility with common embedded peripherals; RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Networking equipment  Routers, gateways and protocol converters leveraging integrated Ethernet controllers and CPM for packet handling.
• Industrial controllers  Embedded control systems and automation equipment benefiting from industrial qualification and wide temperature operation.
• Secure communications appliances  Devices requiring on-chip cryptography and security acceleration for encrypted links and secure data handling.
• USB-enabled embedded systems  Embedded designs that require a USB 2.0 host/device interface alongside network connectivity.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated communications suite: Combines CPM, multiple Ethernet controllers and USB 2.0 to reduce external components and simplify board design.
• Built-in security acceleration: On-chip SEC and cryptography features provide hardware-assisted protection for networked systems.
• Industrial-grade robustness: −40 °C to 100 °C operating range and industrial qualification support deployment in harsh environments.
• Compact PBGA package: 357-pin (25 × 25 mm) PBGA enables a high-density footprint for space-constrained embedded systems.
• Power Architecture compatibility: MPC8xx core with MMU and caches offers a familiar development base within the PowerQUICC family.
• RoHS compliant: Meets lead-free environmental requirements for modern manufacturing.

Why Choose MPC885CVR66?

The MPC885CVR66 positions itself as a practical choice for designers who need a compact, industrial-grade microprocessor with integrated communications and security capabilities. Its combination of a Power Architecture-derived core, on-chip CPM and SEC blocks, multiple Ethernet controllers, USB 2.0 and DRAM interface reduces system complexity and BOM count for embedded networking and control applications.

Ideal for teams building communications equipment, industrial controllers and secure appliances, the MPC885CVR66 delivers a balance of integration, temperature robustness and practical I/O options that supports reliable, long-life deployments within the PowerQUICC product family.

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