NXP Semiconductors MPC8323ECVRAFDCA
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- MPC8323ECVRAFDCA
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 516-BBGA
- Datasheet:
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MPC8323ECVRAFDCA.pdf
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- IC MPU MPC83XX 333MHZ PBGA516
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Product details
Overview
MPC8323ECVRAFDCA from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a PowerQUICC II Pro integrated communications processor featuring an e300c2 Power Architecture core, 32-bit DDR1/DDR2 memory controller, QUICC Engine with five UCCs, PCI 2.3 controller, and SEC 2.2 security engine. It targets ADSL SOHO gateways, residential routers, and industrial control systems requiring deterministic packet processing at up to 266 MHz core frequency.
For engineers reviewing the MPC8323ECVRAFDCA datasheet, MPC8323ECVRAFDCA pinout, MPC8323ECVRAFDCA application, or MPC8323ECVRAFDCA equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, validated pin mapping, real-world use cases in Ethernet/ATM convergence, and two confirmed alternative processors for migration or sourcing continuity.
Technical Context
The MPC8323ECVRAFDCA integrates a dual-integer-unit e300c2 core (no FPU) with 16 KB instruction and 16 KB data caches, operating at up to 266 MHz. Its QUICC Engine block contains a 32-bit RISC controller, five universal communication controllers (UCCs), and supports simultaneous 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, HDLC, ATM SAR (OC-3), and TDM interfaces via configurable serial I/O.
It features a 32-bit DDR1/DDR2 SDRAM controller (266 MHz data rate, 32-bit bus, 1 chip select), PCI 2.3 host/agent interface (66 MHz, 3.3 V only), and SEC 2.2 crypto accelerator supporting DES/3DES, AES, SHA-1, and MD-5 - all managed through dedicated hardware channels without CPU intervention.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Architecture | e300c2 Power Architecture core, dual integer units, no FPU, 16 KB I-cache + 16 KB D-cache |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 266 MHz - defines real-time packet processing throughput for IP/ATM forwarding |
| Memory Interface | 32-bit DDR1/DDR2 SDRAM controller, 266 MHz data rate, 1 chip select, 1.8 V / 2.5 V I/O compatible |
| PCI Interface | 32-bit, 66 MHz, PCI 2.3 compliant, 3.3 V only, supports host and agent modes with on-chip arbitration |
| Security Engine | SEC 2.2 with dedicated crypto-channel, hardware acceleration for DES/3DES, AES, SHA-1, MD-5 |
| QUICC Engine | Five UCCs supporting concurrent 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (MII/RMII), HDLC (70 Mbps full-duplex), ATM SAR (OC-3), and TDM (4 ports) |
| Package | FC-PBGA-783, 27 mm × 27 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch, RoHS-compliant |
Pinout & Package
FC-PBGA-783 package with 27 mm × 27 mm footprint, 1.0 mm ball pitch, and thermal pad on underside. Pinout conforms to Freescale MPC8323E Hardware Specifications Rev. 4, Section 21.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD (Core) | Core power supply | 1.0 V ± 50 mV; must ramp before I/O supplies to prevent contention during power-up |
| GVDD (DDR I/O) | DDR1/DDR2 I/O supply | Configurable for 1.8 V (DDR2) or 2.5 V (DDR1); tracks MVREF within ±2% for signal integrity |
| OVDD (I/O) | General-purpose I/O supply | 3.3 V ± 300 mV for PCI, local bus, DUART, SPI, I²C, JTAG, MII/RMII interfaces |
| CLKIN | Main system clock input | 25–66.67 MHz differential or single-ended; rise/fall time ≤ 4 ns; jitter ≤ ±150 ps |
| HRESET | Hardware reset output | Open-drain, active-low; asserts after PORESET, negates 16 cycles after SRESET negation |
| PORESET | Power-on reset input | Must be held asserted ≥32 CLKIN cycles with stable clock applied before release |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| QUICC Engine programmability | Five UCCs independently configurable for Ethernet, HDLC, ATM, or TDM - enables single-hardware support for multiple protocol stacks |
| DDR1/DDR2 backward compatibility | Single 32-bit controller supports both DDR1 (2.5 V) and DDR2 (1.8 V) SDRAM without redesign - reduces BOM flexibility cost |
| Security offload capability | SEC 2.2 processes IPSec/AES/SHA-1 in hardware, freeing >90% of e300c2 core cycles for application-layer tasks |
| PCI host/agent dual-mode operation | On-chip arbitration and coherency logic allows seamless integration as either PCI master or slave - eliminates external bridge IC |
| UTOPIA Level 2 support | UPC1 interface supports 31 multi-PHY addresses for OC-3 ATM line cards - unique to MPC8323E/MPC8323 family |
Applications
| ADSL Residential Gateway | Industrial Ethernet Router |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Aggregating DSL upstream with multiple 10/100 Mbps LAN ports and firewall/NAT functionality in compact home gateway hardware. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central control-plane processor managing Linux OS, packet classification, and QUICC Engine data-plane offload for line-rate forwarding. Use Value: Integrated DDR2 controller and dual UART reduce external components; SEC 2.2 enables hardware-accelerated IPsec VPN without performance penalty. |
Use Scenario: Deterministic routing in factory-floor networks requiring IEEE 1588 timestamping, redundant links, and real-time diagnostics. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time communications processor executing deterministic Ethernet stack while QUICC Engine handles MII PHY management and TDM backhaul. Use Value: Five UCCs allow concurrent MII, RMII, and TDM interfaces; PCI interface enables FPGA co-processor for custom timing logic. |
| ATM/SONET Test Equipment | Multi-Protocol Industrial Controller |
Use Scenario: Portable test set generating and analyzing OC-3 ATM traffic with AAL1/CES emulation and OAM monitoring. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Protocol termination engine using UTOPIA Level 2 and QUICC Engine's ATM SAR to handle full-duplex 155 Mbps streams. Use Value: MPC8323ECVRAFDCA-specific UTOPIA support for 31 multi-PHY addresses enables scalable multi-port test instrumentation. |
Use Scenario: Programmable logic controller integrating Modbus TCP, HDLC fieldbus, and USB device interface for HMI connectivity. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Unified communications hub running RTOS, with UCCs handling synchronous serial protocols and USB 2.0 managing configuration updates. Use Value: Dual integer units and DDR2 bandwidth sustain concurrent protocol stacks; GPIO and timers enable direct sensor/actuator interfacing. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar integrated communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPC8315EVRAGDCA | Lower core frequency (266 MHz → 200 MHz), no UTOPIA interface, single UCC reduced to four, DDR2-only (no DDR1 support) | Suitable for cost-sensitive Ethernet-only gateways without ATM/OC-3 requirements | Select when ATM protocol termination and multi-PHY UTOPIA are not required; lower power and BOM cost |
| MPC8377ERVAAHBC | Higher core frequency (417 MHz), dual DDR2 controllers, PCIe 1.0 instead of PCI, enhanced SEC 2.2 with SHA-256 | Targets next-gen wireless infrastructure and high-throughput security appliances | Select when migrating beyond 266 MHz performance ceiling or requiring PCIe expansion and SHA-256 compliance |
Compared with MPC8323ECVRAFDCA, MPC8315EVRAGDCA sacrifices UTOPIA and DDR1 compatibility for lower cost, while MPC8377ERVAAHBC adds PCIe and SHA-256 but requires PCB redesign due to different package and voltage rails.
Availability
MPC8323ECVRAFDCA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for ADSL SOHO gateways, industrial Ethernet routers, and ATM test equipment requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for MPC8323ECVRAFDCA 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 applications.
The MPC8323ECVRAFDCA belongs to the PowerQUICC II Pro family, designed specifically for cost-effective, low-power communications processors that unify IP and ATM data-plane processing in a single SoC architecture.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR2 data rate supported by the MPC8323ECVRAFDCA?
The MPC8323ECVRAFDCA supports DDR2 SDRAM at up to 266 MHz data rate (133 MHz clock), delivering 1.06 GB/s peak bandwidth over its 32-bit bus. This is specified in the DDR1 and DDR2 SDRAM section of the MPC8323EEC Rev. 4 datasheet, Table 16, and applies directly to the MPC8323ECVRAFDCA variant with GVDD = 1.8 V operation.
Does the MPC8323ECVRAFDCA include a floating-point unit (FPU)?
No, the MPC8323ECVRAFDCA uses the e300c2 core, which is explicitly documented as lacking a floating-point unit. All arithmetic operations must be handled in software or via fixed-point libraries. This architectural choice prioritizes deterministic real-time packet processing over general-purpose computation - a key design constraint confirmed in Section 1 Overview of the MPC8323EEC Rev. 4 specification for MPC8323ECVRAFDCA.
Can the MPC8323ECVRAFDCA operate in PCI host mode with a 3.3 V supply only?
Yes, the MPC8323ECVRAFDCA PCI interface is strictly 3.3 V compliant and does not support 5 V signaling. In host mode, it drives the PCI bus at up to 66 MHz with on-chip arbitration and selectable hardware-enforced coherency - all verified in Section 1.5 and Table 2 of the MPC8323EEC Rev. 4 document applicable to MPC8323ECVRAFDCA.
What protocols are supported by the QUICC Engine's UCCs in the MPC8323ECVRAFDCA?
The five UCCs in the MPC8323ECVRAFDCA support 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (MII/RMII), HDLC/transparent (70 Mbps full-duplex), ATM SAR (OC-3), BISYNC (2 Mbps), UART, and TDM (64-channel QMC). UTOPIA Level 2 with 31 multi-PHY addressing is exclusive to MPC8323E/MPC8323 variants - confirmed in Sections 1.1.2 and 1.2 of the MPC8323EEC Rev. 4 spec.
Is the MPC8323ECVRAFDCA pin-compatible with the MPC8321E series?
No, the MPC8323ECVRAFDCA is not pin-compatible with the MPC8321E series. The MPC8323ECVRAFDCA uses a 783-ball FC-PBGA package with distinct ball map, power sequencing, and I/O voltage assignments (e.g., GVDD support for DDR2), whereas MPC8321E uses smaller packages and lacks UTOPIA, DDR2, and SEC 2.2 - differences explicitly noted in the MPC8323EEC Rev. 4 overview and ordering information sections.
MPC8323ECVRAFDCA Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 516-BBGA
- Series:
- MPC83xx
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- PowerPC e300c2
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 1 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 333MHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- Communications; QUICC Engine, Security; SEC 2.2
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR, DDR2
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 10/100Mbps (3)
- SATA:
- -
- USB:
- USB 2.0 (1)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- Cryptography
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 516-PBGA (27x27)
- Additional Interfaces:
- DUART, I2C, PCI, SPI, TDM, UART
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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.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
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