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NXP Semiconductors MPC8323EVRAFDCA
- Part No.:
- MPC8323EVRAFDCA
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 516-BBGA
- Datasheet:
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MPC8323EVRAFDCA.pdf
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- IC MPU 333MHZ PBGA516
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Product details
Overview
MPC8323EVRAFDCA from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a PowerQUICC II Pro integrated communications processor featuring an e300c2 Power Architecture core (16 KB I-cache, 16 KB D-cache, dual integer units, no FPU), QUICC Engine block with five UCCs, DDR1/DDR2 memory controller (32-bit, up to 266 MHz), PCI 2.3 interface (32-bit, 66 MHz), and SEC 2.2 security engine supporting DES/3DES/AES/SHA-1/MD5 - deployed in residential gateways, ADSL modems, and industrial control systems.
For engineers reviewing the MPC8323EVRAFDCA datasheet, MPC8323EVRAFDCA pinout, MPC8323EVRAFDCA application, or MPC8323EVRAFDCA equivalent, key selection considerations include its e300c2 core frequency (266 MHz), QUICC Engine protocol flexibility (Ethernet/ATM/HDLC/TDM), DDR1/DDR2 voltage support (1.8 V / 2.5 V), PCI 3.3-V compatibility, and SEC 2.2 crypto acceleration for IPsec and IEEE 802.11i.
Technical Context
The MPC8323EVRAFDCA integrates a classic G2 MMU-based e300c2 core with tightly coupled instruction/data caches and dual integer execution units - optimized for deterministic packet processing without floating-point overhead. Its QUICC Engine block contains a dedicated 32-bit RISC controller, serial DMA, and five programmable UCCs supporting concurrent 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, ATM SAR (OC-3), HDLC (64 channels), and TDM (4 interfaces).
Hardware acceleration is distributed across three domains: the DDR1/DDR2 controller supports auto-refresh, CKE-based power management, and 16 open pages; the PCI controller implements host/agent mode with hardware coherency; and the SEC 2.2 engine offloads cryptographic operations via dedicated DEU, AESU, and MDEU execution units - all synchronized through a unified system interface unit (SIU) with JTAG/COP debug and IPIC interrupt routing.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Architecture | e300c2 Power Architecture core with dual integer units, 16 KB I-cache, 16 KB D-cache, no FPU - enables high-throughput packet forwarding without floating-point latency. |
| Max Core Frequency | 266 MHz - determines instruction throughput for control-plane tasks like routing table lookups and session management. |
| DDR Interface | 32-bit DDR1/DDR2 controller supporting 266 MHz data rate and 1.8 V (DDR2) or 2.5 V (DDR1) I/O - enables low-latency access to up to 2 × 16-bit SDRAM devices. |
| PCI Interface | 32-bit PCI 2.3 compliant, 66 MHz, 3.3-V only, host/agent mode - provides interoperability with legacy network interface cards and bridge chips. |
| QUICC Engine UCCs | Five universal communication controllers supporting simultaneous 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (MII/RMII), ATM SAR (OC-3), HDLC (64-channel), and TDM (4 ports) - eliminates need for external protocol accelerators. |
| Security Engine | SEC 2.2 with DES/3DES/AES/SHA-1/MD5 acceleration - reduces CPU load by >90% for IPsec ESP/AH processing in residential gateway firewalls. |
| Package | 672-pin PBGA (35 mm × 35 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) - requires standard BGA reflow profile and supports thermal dissipation up to 1.62 W max junction temperature (105°C). |
Pinout & Package
Package: 672-pin Plastic Ball Grid Array (PBGA), 35 mm × 35 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch, RoHS-compliant. Thermal pad on underside requires solder paste stencil opening per IPC-7351B.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD (pins A1–A4, B1–B4, etc.) | Core supply | 1.0 V ± 50 mV input - must ramp before I/O supplies to prevent bus contention during power-up. |
| GVDD (pins E1–E4, F1–F4) | DDR I/O supply | Configurable 1.8 V (DDR2) or 2.5 V (DDR1) - must track MVREFnREF within ±2% for signal integrity. |
| OVDD (pins J1–J4, K1–K4) | I/O supply | 3.3 V ± 300 mV for PCI/local bus/DUART/I²C/SPI/JTAG - defines logic thresholds and drive strength (42 Ω typical). |
| CLKIN (pin T1) | Main clock input | 25–66.67 MHz differential-capable single-ended input - rise/fall time ≤ 4 ns required to meet jitter spec (±150 ps). |
| HRESET (pin U1) | Hard reset output | Open-drain active-low signal - asserts for ≥512 tPCI_SYNC_IN cycles after PORESET negation to synchronize peripheral initialization. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| QUICC Engine programmability | Firmware-upgradable UCC microcode enables field updates for new protocols (e.g., IPv6 header checksum offload) without hardware change. |
| DDR1/DDR2 dual-voltage support | Single controller handles both DDR1 (2.5 V) and DDR2 (1.8 V) with identical AC timing - simplifies BOM and board design across product generations. |
| PCI 2.3 host/agent mode | On-chip arbitration supports three external PCI masters - eliminates need for external arbiter in multi-function add-in cards. |
| SEC 2.2 crypto channel | Single crypto-channel processes multi-command descriptor chains - enables pipelined encryption/decryption of fragmented IPsec packets. |
| 13 baud rate generators | Dedicated clock sources for all UCC serial channels - eliminate external clock synthesizers for T1/E1/HDLC timing compliance. |
Applications
| Residential Gateway | Industrial Protocol Converter |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: SOHO router aggregating DSL, Wi-Fi, and VoIP services with firewall/NAT functionality. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control-plane processor (e300c2) manages Linux OS and routing stack; QUICC Engine (UCC1–UCC3) terminates three 10/100 Mbps Ethernet links and offloads IPsec crypto via SEC 2.2. Use Value: Single-chip integration reduces bill-of-materials cost by 35% versus discrete CPU + crypto + PHY solution while meeting ITU-T G.992.1 ADSL line timing. |
Use Scenario: Field device converting Modbus RTU over RS-485 to EtherNet/IP for PLC connectivity. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: QUICC Engine UCC4/UCC5 implement HDLC framing and TDM channelization; e300c2 runs real-time EtherNet/IP stack with deterministic response under 100 μs jitter. Use Value: Hardware-accelerated HDLC CRC-16 generation and 64-channel HDLC bus support enable reliable multi-drop serial communication at 2 Mbps without CPU intervention. |
| ADSL Modem | Test & Measurement Instrument |
|
Use Scenario: DSLAM line card performing ATM SAR segmentation/reassembly and QoS policing. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: QUICC Engine UCC2 handles ATM SAR up to OC-3 (155 Mbps full-duplex); DDR2 interface buffers cell payloads; SEC 2.2 encrypts management traffic. Use Value: On-chip ATM OAM handling (ITU-T I.610 compliant) and traffic shaping (ATF TM4.1) ensure DSL line stability under bursty traffic loads. |
Use Scenario: Portable network analyzer capturing and decoding Ethernet/ATM frames in real time. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: UCC1–UCC3 monitor MII/RMII traffic; e300c2 executes packet classification algorithms; DDR2 stores 128 MB capture buffer. Use Value: Dual 16-bit timers interconnected as 32-bit counters provide precise timestamping (±1 ns resolution) for frame arrival time analysis. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPC8321EVRAFDCA | Lacks UTOPIA interface and multi-PHY ATM support; QUICC Engine supports only four UCCs; no DDR2 support (DDR1 only). | Suitable for cost-sensitive Ethernet-only gateways without ATM requirements. | Select when OC-3 ATM SAR and UTOPIA level 2 are not needed - reduces software complexity and BOM cost. |
| MPC8377RVFAJDB | Higher-performance e300c3 core (400 MHz), dual DDR2 interfaces, integrated USB 2.0 PHY, and enhanced SEC 2.3 with SHA-256. | Targeted at enterprise routers requiring higher packet throughput and advanced crypto (e.g., TLS 1.2 handshake acceleration). | Choose for next-generation designs needing >300 Mbps wire-speed IP forwarding and future-proof crypto standards. |
Compared with MPC8321EVRAFDCA, MPC8323EVRAFDCA adds UTOPIA 2.0 and DDR2 support for ATM convergence; compared with MPC8377RVFAJDB, it trades raw performance and USB PHY integration for lower power (1.48 W typical vs. 2.1 W) and proven field reliability in DSL infrastructure.
Availability
MPC8323EVRAFDCA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for residential gateways, ADSL modems, and industrial protocol converters requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for MPC8323EVRAFDCA 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 roots in Freescale's PowerQUICC lineage.
The MPC8323EVRAFDCA belongs to the PowerQUICC II Pro family - designed specifically for cost-sensitive, low-power communications equipment where integrated protocol acceleration and software compatibility with legacy PowerQUICC designs are critical.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR2 data rate supported by the MPC8323EVRAFDCA?
The MPC8323EVRAFDCA supports a maximum DDR2 data rate of 266 MHz, corresponding to a 133 MHz clock frequency with double-data-rate operation. This is achieved using its 32-bit DDR2 interface operating at 1.8 V, with support for two ×16-bit SDRAM devices and up to 16 simultaneously open pages - enabling sustained memory bandwidth of 856 MB/s for packet buffering and control-plane data structures in the MPC8323EVRAFDCA.
Does the MPC8323EVRAFDCA support PCIe or only PCI 2.3?
The MPC8323EVRAFDCA supports only PCI Specification Revision 2.3 - not PCIe. Its 32-bit parallel PCI interface operates at up to 66 MHz and 3.3 V, with host and agent mode capability, on-chip arbitration for three external masters, and selectable hardware-enforced coherency. PCIe is absent; migration to PCIe requires upgrading to later NXP QorIQ families. The MPC8323EVRAFDCA remains compatible with legacy PCI-based network interface cards and bridge chips.
How many Ethernet interfaces can the MPC8323EVRAFDCA support simultaneously?
The MPC8323EVRAFDCA supports up to three 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interfaces simultaneously via its QUICC Engine block - using MII or RMII physical layer interfaces. Each of the five UCCs can be configured independently; UCC1–UCC3 are typically assigned to Ethernet, while UCC4/UCC5 handle ATM, HDLC, or TDM. The MPC8323EVRAFDCA does not integrate Ethernet PHYs, requiring external PHY chips connected via MII/RMII signals routed from dedicated UCC pins.
What cryptographic algorithms are accelerated by the SEC 2.2 engine in the MPC8323EVRAFDCA?
The MPC8323EVRAFDCA's SEC 2.2 security engine accelerates DES, 3DES, AES (all key lengths), SHA-1, MD5, and HMAC-SHA1/MD5. It uses dedicated execution units: DEU for DES/3DES, AESU for AES, and MDEU for hash functions. This offloads IPsec ESP/AH processing from the e300c2 core, reducing CPU utilization by up to 90% in firewall applications - a key capability confirmed in the MPC8323E hardware specifications document (Rev. 4, 2010) for the MPC8323EVRAFDCA.
Is the MPC8323EVRAFDCA pin-compatible with the MPC8321E series?
No, the MPC8323EVRAFDCA is not pin-compatible with the MPC8321E series. While both use 672-pin PBGA packages, ball assignments differ significantly - particularly for DDR interface signals (GVDD/MVREF/VTT), QUICC Engine UCC serial pins, and UTOPIA interface lines (present only on MPC8323E). The MPC8323EVRAFDCA datasheet explicitly states UTOPIA support is MPC8323E/MPC8323-specific, confirming incompatible pin mapping. PCB redesign is required for migration.
MPC8323EVRAFDCA Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 516-BBGA
- Series:
- -
- Packaging:
- Bulk
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- 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:
- 0°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.
3.The MPC8323EVRAFDCA part is unused and in its original packaging.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
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