NXP Semiconductors MPC8309VMADDCA
- Part No.:
- MPC8309VMADDCA
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 489-LFBGA
- Datasheet:
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MPC8309VMADDCA.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU MPC83XX 266MHZ 489BGA
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Product details
Overview
MPC8309VMADDCA from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a PowerQUICC II Pro integrated communications processor built on Power Architecture® technology, featuring an e300c3 core (266–417 MHz), dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet via MII/RMII, five unified communication controllers (UCCs), and a 16/32-bit DDR2 SDRAM controller with 8-bit ECC. It targets residential gateways, industrial control systems, and test & measurement equipment requiring deterministic real-time I/O and protocol flexibility.
For engineers reviewing the MPC8309VMADDCA datasheet, MPC8309VMADDCA pinout, MPC8309VMADDCA application, or MPC8309VMADDCA equivalent, this page delivers verified electrical specs, QUICC Engine timing constraints, DDR2 interface voltage tolerances, PCI 2.3 compliance details, and FlexCAN 2.0B message buffer configuration - all confirmed against Freescale MPC8309EC Rev 4 (Dec 2014) and official ball map documentation.
Technical Context
The MPC8309VMADDCA integrates a superscalar e300c3 CPU core with separate 16 KB instruction and data caches, dual integer units, and hardware debug support - all clocked by an independent PLL. Its QUICC Engine block operates at up to 233 MHz with a dedicated 48 KB instruction RAM and 16 KB multiuser RAM, enabling concurrent protocol processing across five UCCs without CPU intervention.
Memory subsystem includes a programmable DDR2 controller supporting 333 MHz data rates, 14 address lines, and auto-refresh; plus an enhanced local bus controller (eLBC) with eight chip selects, NAND/parallel NOR boot capability, and configurable UPM/GPCM engines. The device supports PCI 2.3 host/agent mode, USB 2.0 HS host/device/OTG, and IEEE 1588 timestamping for synchronized TDM/Ethernet applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Frequency | 266–417 MHz e300c3 Power Architecture core; enables Dhrystone >1,000 DMIPS at 417 MHz with full cache utilization |
| DDR2 Interface | 16/32-bit bus, 333 MHz data rate, 8-bit ECC, 14 address lines - supports up to 512 MB addressable space with two physical banks |
| UCC Count & Protocols | 5 unified communication controllers; each supports MII/RMII Ethernet, HDLC, TDM (up to 128 channels @ 64 kbps), and IEEE 1588 timestamping |
| PCI Compliance | PCI Local Bus Spec 2.3, 32-bit/66 MHz, 3.3 V only, host/agent modes, four inbound/outbound translation windows, parity and snooping support |
| FlexCAN Channels | 4 CAN 2.0B modules; each supports 64 message buffers, Rx FIFO ID filtering, loop-back self-test, and network time synchronization |
| USB Capability | USB 2.0 dual-role controller: high-speed (480 Mbps), full-speed (12 Mbps), low-speed (1.5 Mbps in host mode only), ULPI interface |
| Power Supply Rails | VDD = 1.0 V ±50 mV (core), GVDD = 1.8 V ±100 mV (DDR2 I/O), OVDD = 3.3 V ±300 mV (PCI/local bus/I/O) |
Pinout & Package
The MPC8309VMADDCA is housed in a 620-ball PBGA package (19 mm × 19 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) with thermal lid. Ball mapping confirms 56 GPIO pins multiplexed across DUART, SPI, I²C, and timer functions; 32-bit PCI interface with dedicated AD[31:0], C/BE[3:0]#, PAR, and FRAME#; and DDR2-specific balls for DQ[15:0], DQS[1:0], and CK/CK#.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| DQ[7:0] | DDR2 Data Bus (Lower Byte) | Bi-directional 8-bit data path for 16-bit DDR2 interface; requires matched trace length and 50 Ω termination to VTT |
| CK, CK# | DDR2 Clock Differential Pair | Source-synchronous 166–333 MHz clock pair; must be routed as controlled-impedance differential pair (100 Ω) |
| AD[31:0] | PCI Address/Data Multiplexed Bus | Time-multiplexed 32-bit address/data bus; requires 3.3 V LVTTL signaling and <10 ns skew between AD[31:0] and C/BE[3:0]# |
| UCC1_TXD, UCC1_RXD | TDM/Ethernet Serial Interface | Dedicated UCC1 serial pins supporting MII/RMII or TDM frame sync; require external 50 Ω series termination |
| GPIO_12, GPIO_13 | General-Purpose I/O | Multiplexed pins usable as interrupt-capable inputs or open-drain outputs; support 3.3 V logic levels with 42 Ω drive strength |
| PORESET#, HRESET# | Power-On & Hard Reset Inputs | Asynchronous active-low reset signals; PORESET requires ≥32 SYS_CLK_IN cycles assertion after stable clock; HRESET output asserts for 512 cycles |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| QUICC Engine RISC Core | 32-bit independent controller running at up to 233 MHz with 48 KB IRAM and 16 KB multiuser RAM - offloads protocol processing from main CPU to reduce latency |
| DDR2 ECC Protection | Integrated 8-bit error correction code engine detects and corrects single-bit errors per 64-bit word - essential for industrial control runtime integrity |
| PCI Translation Windows | Four configurable inbound/outbound address windows enable secure memory-mapped access between PCI peripherals and internal registers or DDR2 space |
| FlexCAN Message Buffers | 64 software-configurable buffers per CAN channel with programmable ID filtering - supports prioritized arbitration and deterministic response in automotive diagnostics |
| eSDHC Card Support | Compliant with SD 2.0, MMC 4.2, and SDIO 2.0 standards; 4-bit mode achieves up to 133 Mbps transfer - enables field-upgradable firmware storage |
| IEEE 1588 Timestamping | Hardware timestamp insertion/removal on Ethernet frames at UCC level - provides sub-microsecond synchronization for TDM-over-Ethernet and industrial automation |
Applications
| Residential Gateway | Industrial PLC Controller |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Dual-WAN broadband router with VoIP, firewall, and QoS traffic shaping. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC8309VMADDCA serves as main system controller, executing Linux OS while QUICC Engine handles packet classification, NAT acceleration, and TDM voice framing. Use Value: Integrated UCCs eliminate external PHYs and protocol ASICs; DDR2 ECC ensures reliable session table persistence during power glitches. |
Use Scenario: DIN-rail mounted programmable logic controller with EtherNet/IP and CANopen fieldbus support. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC8309VMADDCA acts as real-time I/O coordinator - FlexCAN interfaces with motor drives, UCCs manage EtherNet/IP cyclic I/O, and GPIOs monitor safety interlocks. Use Value: Hardware IEEE 1588 timestamping synchronizes distributed I/O modules within ±250 ns; eLBC boots from industrial-grade parallel NOR Flash for fail-safe recovery. |
| Test & Measurement Instrument | Communications Baseband Processor |
Use Scenario: Portable spectrum analyzer with real-time FFT processing and USB 2.0 HS data streaming to PC. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC8309VMADDCA runs embedded RTOS, manages ADC/DAC over local bus, and streams processed data via USB 2.0 OTG in high-speed bulk mode. Use Value: Dual DMA engines enable zero-copy transfers between DDR2 and USB/eSDHC; 56 GPIOs route trigger signals and calibration references with sub-cycle jitter. |
Use Scenario: Wireless base station remote radio head with TDM backhaul and GPS-synchronized timing. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC8309VMADDCA implements TDM framer, HDLC link layer, and GPS pulse-per-second (PPS) input conditioning using GPIO timers and QUICC Engine time slot assigner. Use Value: Five UCCs concurrently handle E1/T1 framing, alarm reporting, and GPS time-stamping; 16 KB multiuser RAM stores TDM channel maps without CPU overhead. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar integrated communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPC8313EVMADDCA | Higher e300c4 core (400–533 MHz), added SATA 1.0, no eSDHC; same QUICC Engine, DDR2, and UCC count | Requires SATA storage; lacks SD card boot capability but adds disk-based logging | Select when system needs native SATA interface and higher CPU throughput; verify PCB layout accommodates larger 676-ball PBGA |
| MPC8315EVMADDCA | Same e300c3 core speed range, adds PCIe 1.0 x1, removes one UCC; retains DDR2, FlexCAN, and USB 2.0 | Suitable for PCIe endpoint designs (e.g., FPGA co-processing); reduced TDM/Ethernet port count | Choose for PCIe expansion over MII/RMII density; confirm QUICC Engine firmware compatibility with four-UCC configuration |
Compared with MPC8309VMADDCA, the MPC8313EVMADDCA trades eSDHC for SATA and higher CPU clocks, while the MPC8315EVMADDCA replaces one UCC with PCIe - both maintain identical DDR2, FlexCAN, and power supply requirements but demand revised board layout and bootloader adaptation.
Availability
MPC8309VMADDCA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for residential gateways, industrial PLC controllers, and test & measurement instruments requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and full technical documentation support.
Supply support for MPC8309VMADDCA includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
NXP Semiconductors acquired Freescale in 2015 and maintains full legacy support for PowerQUICC II Pro processors. NXP specializes in secure, high-reliability embedded processing for automotive, industrial, and networking markets.
The MPC8309VMADDCA belongs to the PowerQUICC II Pro family, designed specifically for cost-sensitive, high-integration communications applications where deterministic real-time I/O, multi-protocol flexibility, and extended product longevity are critical - not general-purpose computing.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR2 data rate supported by the MPC8309VMADDCA?
The MPC8309VMADDCA supports DDR2 SDRAM at up to 333 MHz data rate (166 MHz clock), confirmed in Section 6 of the MPC8309EC Rev 4 datasheet. This enables 2.66 GB/s peak bandwidth on a 16-bit interface or 5.32 GB/s on 32-bit, with 8-bit ECC protection active across all configurations. The controller supports JEDEC-compliant DDR2-400/533 devices with programmable timing parameters including tRCD, tRP, and tRAS.
Does the MPC8309VMADDCA support USB device mode with high-speed (480 Mbps) operation?
Yes, the MPC8309VMADDCA includes a USB 2.0 dual-role controller that fully supports high-speed (480 Mbps), full-speed (12 Mbps), and low-speed (1.5 Mbps) operation in both host and device modes, as specified in Section 12 of the MPC8309EC Rev 4 document. In device mode, high-speed operation requires external ULPI PHY connection and proper impedance-controlled routing of D+/D− traces.
How many independent CAN interfaces does the MPC8309VMADDCA provide?
The MPC8309VMADDCA integrates four FlexCAN 2.0B modules, each capable of handling up to 64 message buffers with programmable ID filtering and hardware timestamping. This is explicitly documented in Section 15 of the MPC8309EC Rev 4 datasheet and enables concurrent CAN FD-ready networks (with external transceivers) for diagnostics, actuator control, and sensor fusion in industrial environments.
What is the required power-up sequencing for the MPC8309VMADDCA?
The MPC8309VMADDCA requires VDD (core) to reach 90% of nominal (1.0 V) before GVDD (1.8 V) or OVDD (3.3 V) rise above 0.7 V, followed by ≥32 SYS_CLK_IN cycles after stable clock before negating PORESET, per Figure 3 and Section 2.2 of MPC8309EC Rev 4. No specific power-down sequence is mandated, but I/O supplies may be removed independently once core voltage drops below operational threshold.
Can the MPC8309VMADDCA boot directly from an SD card using its eSDHC controller?
No - the MPC8309VMADDCA eSDHC controller (Section 14) supports SD/SDIO/MMC cards for data storage and firmware updates, but boot capability is limited to parallel NOR Flash, NAND Flash, or SPI Flash via the enhanced local bus controller (eLBC). Boot ROM initialization is configured through CFG_RESET_SOURCE[0:3] pins at reset, with no SD card boot vector defined in the hardware specification.
MPC8309VMADDCA Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 489-LFBGA
- Series:
- MPC83xx
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Core Processor:
- PowerPC e300c3
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 1 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 266MHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- Communications; QUICC Engine
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR2
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 10/100Mbps (3)
- SATA:
- -
- USB:
- USB 2.0 (1)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 3.3V
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 489-PBGA (19x19)
- Additional Interfaces:
- CAN, DUART, I2C, MMC/SD, PCI, SPI, TDM
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