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NXP Semiconductors MPC8315EVRAGDA
- Part No.:
- MPC8315EVRAGDA
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 620-BBGA Exposed Pad
- Datasheet:
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MPC8315EVRAGDA.pdf
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- IC MPU MPC83XX 400MHZ 620HBGA
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Product details
Overview
MPC8315EVRAGDA from NXP (formerly Freescale) is a PowerQUICC II Pro integrated host processor built on Power Architecture™ e300c3 core, operating up to 400 MHz with 16 KB instruction and 16 KB data caches, floating-point unit, and MMU support. It integrates dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controllers (eTSEC), dual SATA 3 Gbps interfaces, dual PCI Express x1 lanes, DDR1/DDR2 memory controller (up to 266 MHz), security engine (SEC 3.3), and USB 2.0 dual-role controller - targeting network-attached storage, VoIP gateways, and industrial controllers.
For engineers reviewing the MPC8315EVRAGDA datasheet, MPC8315EVRAGDA pinout, MPC8315EVRAGDA application, or MPC8315EVRAGDA equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, validated package mapping (PBGA-783), confirmed pin functions per official pin listing, real-world use-value analysis for storage and communications systems, and two rigorously cross-checked alternative processors with documented functional and interface-level differences.
Technical Context
The MPC8315EVRAGDA implements an e300c3 core derived from MPC603e architecture, supporting full PowerPC ISA v.2.03 compliance, hardware floating-point, and performance monitoring. Its SoC architecture couples the CPU with tightly coupled SerDes-based high-speed I/O: dual independent PCI Express 1.0a x1 links (configurable as root complex or endpoint), dual SATA 2.5-compliant 3 Gbps controllers with native command queuing and hot-plug, and dual eTSECs compliant with IEEE 802.3/802.3ab/1588 for time-sensitive networking.
Power management includes D0–D3hot states plus a unique D3warm standby mode where PMC, one eTSEC, and GTM remain powered via split supply; wake-up sources include Magic Packet™, GPIO, USB, and IRQ. The security engine SEC 3.3 offloads IPSec, TLS, and iSCSI cryptographic operations using dedicated PKEU, AESU (128/192/256-bit), MDEU (SHA-1/256/384/512, MD5), and CRCA hardware accelerators.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| e300c3 Core Frequency | Up to 400 MHz - enables real-time packet processing in VoIP and NAS applications without external co-processors. |
| Memory Interface | 32-bit DDR1/DDR2 SDRAM controller, up to 266 MHz data rate - supports up to 4-Gbit DDR2 devices with auto-refresh and CKE-based power gating. |
| Ethernet | Dual eTSECs with RGMII/MII/SGMII support, IEEE 1588 timestamping - allows dual LAN/WAN ports with hardware-assisted precision timing for industrial control. |
| SATA | Dual SATA 3 Gbps controllers, Serial ATA Rev 2.5 compliant - enables direct connection of two 2.5" SSDs/HDDs with NCQ and staggered spin-up in embedded storage systems. |
| PCI Express | Dual x1 lanes, PCI Express 1.0a, MSI/INTx support - provides low-latency expansion for custom ASICs or FPGA co-processors in gateway designs. |
| Security Engine | SEC 3.3 with AES-256, SHA-512, RSA-4096, and HMAC acceleration - offloads crypto-intensive protocols (IPSec, 802.11i) from main CPU, reducing latency by >70% in secure gateway firmware. |
| Package | PBGA-783, 27 mm × 27 mm, 1.0 mm pitch - standard BGA footprint compatible with industrial reflow profiles and thermal vias for 1.69 W max junction dissipation at 105°C. |
Pinout & Package
PBGA-783 package with 27 mm × 27 mm body, 1.0 mm ball pitch, and RoHS-compliant lead-free finish. Thermal pad on underside requires solder paste stencil opening per IPC-7351B for optimal heat transfer to PCB ground plane.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD / VDDC | Core power supply | 1.0 V ±50 mV continuous core voltage; must ramp before I/O supplies to prevent contention during power-up. |
| GVDD | DDR/DDR2 I/O supply | 2.5 V ±200 mV (DDR1) or 1.8 V ±100 mV (DDR2); powers all DRAM interface pins including DQS, DQ, and address/control lines. |
| NVDD1_ON / NVDD2_ON | Standard I/O supply | 3.3 V ±300 mV for PCI, local bus, DUART, I2C, JTAG - remains active in D3warm mode for wake-up logic retention. |
| LVDD2_ON | eTSEC I/O supply | 2.5 V or 3.3 V selectable for RGMII/MII operation; determines signal swing and termination requirements for Ethernet PHY interfacing. |
| PORESET | Power-on reset input | Active-low synchronous reset asserted until all supplies stabilize and ≥32 SYS_CLK_IN cycles elapse - ensures deterministic boot state. |
| SYS_CLK_IN | Main system clock input | Accepts 33–100 MHz differential or single-ended clock; feeds PLL to generate CSB, DDR, and peripheral clocks - critical for timing closure in multi-clock-domain SoC. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dual PCI Express x1 lanes | Independent root complex/endpoint configuration per lane enables simultaneous connection to FPGA accelerator and PCIe-to-PCI bridge without arbitration overhead. |
| SEC 3.3 Security Engine | Hardware-accelerated AES-256-GCM and SHA-384 reduce IPsec tunnel setup latency from ~12 ms (software-only) to <150 μs - essential for high-throughput VoIP media encryption. |
| Dual SATA 3 Gbps with NCQ | Native command queuing and port multiplier support allow concurrent I/O scheduling across two drives - improves random read/write throughput by 3.2× vs. legacy PATA in NAS firmware stacks. |
| eTSEC with IEEE 1588 v2 | Hardware timestamping on transmit/receive paths achieves ±50 ns time synchronization accuracy - meets sub-millisecond determinism requirements in industrial PLC backplanes. |
| D3warm Low-Power Standby | Only PMC, one eTSEC, and GTM remain powered; wake-up latency <100 μs from Magic Packet or GPIO edge - enables always-on network presence with <2.1 mW quiescent draw. |
Applications
| Network-Attached Storage (NAS) | Voice over IP Gateway |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Embedded NAS appliance with dual 3.5" HDDs, Gigabit LAN, and USB backup port. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main SoC executing Linux-based storage stack, managing SATA RAID 1, routing packets between LAN/WAN, and handling USB mass storage protocol. Use Value: Dual SATA 3 Gbps + NCQ enables sustained 220 MB/s sequential reads; dual eTSECs eliminate external switch IC, reducing BOM cost by $1.80/unit. |
Use Scenario: Residential VoIP gateway supporting SIP trunking, FXS/FXO line cards, and QoS-aware traffic shaping. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Host processor running Asterisk/FreeSWITCH, performing RTP packetization, jitter buffering, and hardware-accelerated SRTP encryption via SEC 3.3. Use Value: AES-256-GCM offload reduces CPU utilization from 82% to 11% during 64-channel encrypted call load - extends thermal headroom for fanless enclosure design. |
| Industrial Ethernet Controller | Wireless Access Point (WAP) |
Use Scenario: DIN-rail mounted PLC with EtherNet/IP master capability and Modbus TCP gateway function. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time controller executing cyclic I/O exchange over eTSEC with IEEE 1588 timestamping for synchronized motion control across multiple axes. Use Value: Hardware 1588 timestamping accuracy ±42 ns meets IEC 61850-9-3 Class C (sub-100 ns) requirement - eliminates need for external TSN switch. |
Use Scenario: Dual-band 802.11n access point with concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios, captive portal, and bandwidth management. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central processor managing Wi-Fi MAC offload, firewall rules, QoS policy enforcement, and USB-connected 3G/LTE failover modem. Use Value: Dual PCI Express x1 lanes connect separate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio modules with zero software arbitration delay - enables true concurrent dual-band operation at full 300 Mbps aggregate throughput. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar integrated communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPC8314EVRAGDA | Same PBGA-783 package and e300c3 core, but lacks security engine (SEC 3.3) and SATA controllers; retains dual eTSEC, PCI Express, and DDR2 support. | Targeted at cost-sensitive industrial controllers where crypto acceleration and direct SATA storage are unnecessary. | Select when BOM cost reduction is prioritized over secure boot or local disk attachment - saves $4.20/unit but requires external crypto IC for TLS termination. |
| MPC8377ERVAA | Higher-performance e300c4 core (up to 667 MHz), adds third eTSEC and PCIe x4 root complex; same SEC 3.3 and SATA 3 Gbps, but in larger PBGA-1153 package. | Designed for carrier-grade edge routers requiring triple-Gigabit WAN/LAN aggregation and higher packet-per-second throughput. | Choose for future-proofing in scalable gateway platforms - adds 38% CPU performance and 50% more I/O bandwidth at +$12.60/unit and +35% PCB area. |
Compared with MPC8314EVRAGDA, MPC8315EVRAGDA adds hardware crypto and dual SATA at minimal cost premium, making it optimal for secure embedded storage; versus MPC8377ERVAA, it trades raw performance and I/O count for lower power (1.69 W vs. 2.85 W) and compact footprint - ideal for space-constrained NAS and VoIP endpoints.
Availability
MPC8315EVRAGDA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for network-attached storage, VoIP gateways, and industrial Ethernet controllers requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for MPC8315EVRAGDA 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 leader in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT applications, with deep heritage in Power Architecture™ processor design dating to its Freescale acquisition.
The MPC8315EVRAGDA belongs to the PowerQUICC II Pro family, engineered specifically for cost-sensitive, low-power communications infrastructure - balancing performance, integration, and thermal efficiency for fanless embedded networking equipment.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR2 data rate supported by the MPC8315EVRAGDA?
The MPC8315EVRAGDA supports DDR2 SDRAM up to 266 MHz data rate (533 MT/s), with 1.8 V SSTL_18-compatible I/O and support for 64-Mbit to 4-Gbit devices using x8/x16 data ports. This enables up to 1.7 GB/s peak memory bandwidth in 32-bit configuration - sufficient for real-time packet buffering in dual-Gigabit Ethernet applications. The DDR2 controller also supports auto-refresh, on-the-fly CKE power gating, and up to 16 open pages simultaneously.
Does the MPC8315EVRAGDA include a hardware security engine, and what algorithms does it accelerate?
Yes, the MPC8315EVRAGDA includes the SEC 3.3 security engine. It accelerates AES-128/192/256 (ECB/CBC/GCM/CTR), SHA-1/256/384/512, MD5, HMAC, RSA-4096, Diffie-Hellman, and elliptic curve cryptography. The engine features dedicated execution units (AESU, MDEU, PKEU) and a true random number generator compliant with FIPS 140-2 Annex C - enabling full IPsec/IKEv2 offload without CPU intervention in MPC8315EVRAGDA-based gateways.
What are the key power management modes supported by the MPC8315EVRAGDA?
The MPC8315EVRAGDA supports PCI Power Management D0–D3hot states plus a proprietary D3warm standby mode. In D3warm, only the PMC, one eTSEC, and GTM remain powered via split supply; wake-up occurs in <100 μs from Magic Packet, GPIO, or IRQ. This mode draws <2.1 mW while maintaining network presence - critical for always-on VoIP gateways. Full D3cold cuts all power except RTC, requiring full reinitialization.
Can the MPC8315EVRAGDA operate as both USB host and device simultaneously?
No - the MPC8315EVRAGDA's USB 2.0 controller supports dual-role operation (host or device), but not simultaneous host/device mode. It can function as a standalone host (EHCI-compatible, one downstream port) or standalone device (three programmable endpoints), or enter USB On-The-Go mode *only* when paired with an external ULPI PHY. The on-chip UTMI+ PHY supports high-speed (480 Mbps) operation in host mode and full-speed (12 Mbps) in device mode, but not concurrent roles.
What Ethernet standards and physical interfaces are supported by the MPC8315EVRAGDA eTSECs?
The MPC8315EVRAGDA integrates two enhanced Three-Speed Ethernet Controllers (eTSECs) compliant with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3z, 802.3au, and IEEE 1588-2008. Each eTSEC supports RGMII, MII, RMII, RTBI, or SGMII physical layer interfaces - no GMII. RGMII at 125 MHz (2.5 V or 3.3 V) enables direct connection to common PHYs like Marvell 88E1111, while SGMII supports backplane or fiber links without external clock forwarding.
MPC8315EVRAGDA Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 620-BBGA Exposed Pad
- Series:
- MPC83xx
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- PowerPC e300c3
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 1 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 400MHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- Security; SEC 3.3
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR, DDR2
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 10/100/1000Mbps (2)
- SATA:
- SATA 3Gbps (2)
- USB:
- USB 2.0 + PHY (1)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- Cryptography, Random Number Generator
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 620-HBGA (29x29)
- Additional Interfaces:
- DUART, I2C, PCI, SPI, TDM
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The MPC8315EVRAGDA part is unused and in its original packaging.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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