NXP Semiconductors MPC8313EVRADDC

Overview

MPC8313EVRADDC from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is an embedded PowerQUICC II Pro communications processor featuring the e300c3 Power Architecture core running at up to 333 MHz, dual three-speed 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet MACs with RGMII/SGMII/MII support, DDR1/DDR2 memory controller (333 MHz, 16-/32-bit), integrated security engine (SEC 2.2) for DES/3DES/AES/SHA-1/MD-5 acceleration, and USB 2.0 dual-role controller with on-chip PHY - deployed in industrial controllers, network access servers, and intelligent NICs.

For engineers reviewing the MPC8313EVRADDC datasheet, MPC8313EVRADDC pinout, MPC8313EVRADDC application, or MPC8313EVRADDC equivalent, key selection criteria include e300c3 core frequency, dual GbE MAC interface configuration, DDR2 1.8 V I/O compatibility, SEC 2.2 cryptographic throughput, and PCI 2.3 host/agent mode support under 105°C junction temperature operation.

Technical Context

The MPC8313EVRADDC integrates a superscalar e300c3 core with 16 KB instruction and 16 KB data caches, FPU, and two integer units, coupled to a high-bandwidth crossbar interconnect. Its dual enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers (eTSECs) implement IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab compliance, TCP/IP offload (checksum, VLAN, jumbo frame), and IEEE 1588 timestamping - each supporting independent RGMII/SGMII/MII/RTBI physical layer configurations.

It features a unified DDR1/DDR2 SDRAM controller operating at up to 333 MHz with 1.8 V (DDR2) or 2.5 V (DDR1) I/O, 32-bit bus width, two chip selects, and auto-refresh; a 32-bit PCI 2.3 controller (66 MHz, 3.3 V only) supporting host and agent modes with hardware coherency; and a dedicated security engine with one crypto-channel, DEU, AESU, and MDEU execution units for IPSec/802.11i acceleration.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: PBGA-620 (35 mm × 35 mm, 1.0 mm pitch, RoHS-compliant). Pin mapping validated per Freescale MPC8313E Hardware Specifications Rev. 4, Section 19 "Package and Pin Listings".

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.

Compared with MPC8315EVRADDC, MPC8313EVRADDC trades 70 MHz CPU headroom and SATA for lower power (1020 mW vs. 1280 mW max) and cost; versus MPC8377ERVADDC, it lacks SerDes but retains integrated USB 2.0 PHY and simpler thermal design - making MPC8313EVRADDC optimal for cost-sensitive, thermally constrained industrial gateways.

Availability

MPC8313EVRADDC is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial controllers, network access servers, and intelligent NICs requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles and obsolescence-sensitive designs.

Supply support for MPC8313EVRADDC 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 is a global semiconductor leader focused on secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets, with heritage in Freescale's PowerQUICC processor lineage.

The MPC8313EVRADDC belongs to the PowerQUICC II Pro family, designed specifically for cost-optimized, low-power communications processing in printing/imaging, industrial control, and entry-level networking equipment - emphasizing software compatibility with prior PowerQUICC generations.

FAQ

What is the maximum DDR2 data rate supported by the MPC8313EVRADDC?

The MPC8313EVRADDC DDR2 controller supports up to 333 MHz clock frequency, enabling 667 MT/s effective data rate on a 32-bit bus. This is confirmed in Section 1.4 of the MPC8313E Hardware Specifications Rev. 4, which specifies "support for up to 333 MHz" and "64-Mbit to 4-Gbit devices" under DDR2 operation with 1.8 V GVDD. The controller maintains backward compatibility with DDR1 at 2.5 V and 333 MHz.

Does the MPC8313EVRADDC include an on-chip USB 2.0 PHY?

Yes, the MPC8313EVRADDC integrates a full-speed/high-speed USB 2.0 PHY as stated in Section 1.6: "Supports UTMI + low pin interface (ULPI) or on-chip USB 2.0 full-speed/high-speed PHY." This allows standalone USB device or host operation without external transceivers in many configurations, though ULPI remains optional for extended PHY flexibility.

What Ethernet physical layer interfaces does the MPC8313EVRADDC support?

The MPC8313EVRADDC dual eTSECs support RGMII, SGMII, MII, RMII, and RTBI interfaces per Section 1.7. Each eTSEC can be independently configured for any of these modes - for example, eTSEC1 in RGMII for direct connection to a switch PHY and eTSEC2 in SGMII for fiber uplink - with hardware-assisted IEEE 1588 timestamping available in all modes.

Is the MPC8313EVRADDC pin-compatible with other PowerQUICC II Pro processors?

No, the MPC8313EVRADDC is not pin-compatible with MPC8315E or MPC8377E variants. While all use PBGA-620 packages, pin assignments differ significantly - especially for DDR, PCI, and SerDes signals. Section 19 of the datasheet confirms unique pin listings for MPC8313E; migration requires PCB redesign even when upgrading to MPC8315EVRADDC.

What security algorithms are accelerated by the MPC8313EVRADDC security engine?

The MPC8313EVRADDC SEC 2.2 engine accelerates DES, 3DES, AES (all key lengths), SHA-1, MD-5, SHA-224, SHA-256, and HMAC with any hash algorithm, as documented in Section 1.3 and Figure 1. It supports IPSec, IEEE 802.11i, and iSCSI protocols via one crypto-channel with multi-command descriptor chains - delivering measurable throughput gains in control-plane cryptography.