NXP Semiconductors MPC8358ECVRAGDDA
- Part No.:
- MPC8358ECVRAGDDA
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 668-BBGA Exposed Pad
- Datasheet:
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MPC8358ECVRAGDDA.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU MPC83XX 400MHZ 668BGA
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Product details
Overview
MPC8358ECVRAGDDA from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a PowerQUICC II Pro communications processor featuring an e300 PowerPC core operating at up to 400 MHz, integrated QUICC Engine module supporting Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps), ATM, HDLC, and POS protocols, DDR/DDR2 SDRAM controller (32-/64-bit, up to 266 MHz), PCI 2.3 interface (32-bit, 66 MHz), and hardware security engine with AES, DES, SHA, and RSA acceleration - deployed in DSLAMs, 3G Node B interface cards, media gateways, and high-end IADs.
For engineers reviewing the MPC8358ECVRAGDDA datasheet, MPC8358ECVRAGDDA pinout, MPC8358ECVRAGDDA application, or MPC8358ECVRAGDDA equivalent, key selection considerations include its dual-role control/data plane capability, QUICC Engine's protocol interworking (ATM-to-Ethernet, PPP, IEEE 1588), DDR2 memory timing compliance, PCI host/agent mode flexibility, and security engine crypto-channel concurrency for IPSec/SSL offload.
Technical Context
The MPC8358ECVRAGDDA integrates a superscalar e300 core (Power Architecture™ 603e compatible) with 32 KB instruction and 32 KB data L1 cache, lockable cache lines, and dynamic power management. Its QUICC Engine comprises two independent 400 MHz RISC controllers managing six UCCs for simultaneous multi-protocol handling - including GMII/RGMII/TBI Ethernet, ATM SAR (OC-12/STM-4), HDLC (70 Mbps), and UTOPIA/POS (622 Mbps full-duplex).
Hardware acceleration includes a dedicated security engine with four crypto-channels, PKEU (RSA/ECDSA up to 2048-bit), AESU (128/192/256-bit keys), DEU (DES/3DES), MDEU (SHA-1/224/256, MD5), and RNG. Memory subsystem supports DDR1 (2.5 V SSTL2) and DDR2 (1.8 V SSTL2) with ECC, on-die termination, and configurable 32-/64-bit bus width.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| e300 Core Frequency | Up to 400 MHz - enables Dhrystone 2.1 performance of ~1,400 DMIPS for real-time control-plane processing. |
| DDR/DDR2 Interface | 32- or 64-bit bus, up to 266 MHz data rate - supports up to 4 GB total memory (4 banks × 1 GB) with full ECC and ODT. |
| PCI Interface | 32-bit, 66 MHz, PCI 2.3 compliant - operates in host or agent mode with parity, prefetching, and coherency support. |
| QUICC Engine UCC Count | Six Universal Communication Controllers - configurable for Ethernet (MII/RMII/RGMII/GMII/TBI/RTBI), ATM, HDLC, or TDM. |
| Security Engine Crypto Units | AESU, DEU, MDEU, PKEU, AFEU, RNG - four concurrent crypto-channels with 256-byte buffer per EU for IPSec/SSL pipeline efficiency. |
| IEEE 1588 Support | Hardware timestamping in QUICC Engine - enables sub-microsecond time synchronization for telecom packet timing applications. |
| Package | 672-pin PBGA (35 mm × 35 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) - RoHS-compliant, thermal pad exposed on bottom for heatsink attachment. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 672-pin Plastic Ball Grid Array (PBGA), 35 mm × 35 mm body, 1.0 mm ball pitch, thermal pad on underside. Complies with JEDEC MO-251, RoHS-6.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| CLKIN | Primary system clock input | Accepts 1–66.67 MHz single-ended clock; used for CSB and core PLL reference when in PCI host mode. |
| PCI_SYNC_IN | PCI clock input | Accepts 33/66 MHz PCI clock; serves as primary clock source in PCI agent mode. |
| GTX_CLK125 | Gigabit Ethernet reference clock | 125 MHz differential-capable input for UCC1/UCC2 GMII/RGMII/TBI/RTBI transmit clock generation. |
| PORESET | Power-on reset input | Active-low asynchronous reset requiring ≥32 CLKIN cycles assertion; initiates boot sequence and register initialization. |
| HRESET | Host reset output | Open-drain active-low signal asserting system-wide reset; drives SRESET after 512 PCI_SYNC_IN cycles. |
| DDR_DQ[0:63] | DDR/DDR2 data bus | 64-bit bidirectional data interface supporting DDR1 (2.5 V) or DDR2 (1.8 V); includes DQS/DQSN strobes and DM masking. |
| PCI_AD[0:31] | PCI address/data multiplexed bus | 32-bit multiplexed address/data bus with PAR parity; supports burst transfers and memory/I/O space access. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| QUICC Engine Protocol Interworking | Hardware-accelerated Ethernet-to-ATM (RFC 2684), ATM-to-ATM switching (AAL0/AAL2/AAL5), and PPP/ML-PPP bridging - reduces software overhead in media gateways. |
| Security Engine Crypto Throughput | Up to 200 Mbps AES-128 encryption/decryption with four parallel crypto-channels - enables line-rate IPSec tunneling for 100 Mbps Ethernet links. |
| DDR2 Memory Controller Flexibility | Configurable 32-/64-bit bus width, programmable timing, registered DIMM support, and on-die termination - simplifies migration from DDR1 to DDR2 in legacy designs. |
| IEEE 1588 Timestamp Accuracy | Hardware timestamp insertion/extraction with <100 ns resolution in QUICC Engine - meets ITU-T G.8261/G.8262 requirements for telecom synchronization. |
| PCI Host/Agent Dual Mode | Single silicon supports both PCI host bridge (for peripheral expansion) and PCI agent (for CPU card integration) - eliminates need for separate SKUs in modular systems. |
Applications
| DSLAM Control Plane | 3G Node B Interface Card |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Central office DSLAM managing hundreds of ADSL2+ subscribers with QoS-aware traffic shaping and VoIP backhaul. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC8358ECVRAGDDA serves as control-plane processor coordinating line cards and performing session management, while QUICC Engine handles ATM-to-Ethernet interworking and IEEE 1588 synchronization. Use Value: Integrated QUICC Engine eliminates external protocol converters; DDR2 support enables larger subscriber state tables; security engine accelerates IPsec for secure management tunnels. |
Use Scenario: Base station interface card connecting Node B radio units to RNC via ATM or IP transport over E1/T1 or Gigabit Ethernet. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC8358ECVRAGDDA acts as transport gateway - UCCs terminate ATM AAL5 or Ethernet frames, QUICC Engine performs CES 2.0 circuit emulation, and security engine encrypts O&M traffic. Use Value: Single-chip solution replaces multi-chip ATM/IP gateway; hardware CES reduces jitter for TDM voice; AES/SHA acceleration secures backhaul links without CPU penalty. |
| Media Gateway Controller | High-End IAD |
Use Scenario: Session border controller converting SIP/IMS signaling and RTP media streams between PSTN (TDM) and VoIP networks. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC8358ECVRAGDDA executes call control software on e300 core while QUICC Engine handles TDM (E1/T1) framing, HDLC link layer, and Ethernet packet forwarding with L2 switching. Use Value: Six UCCs support concurrent TDM, ATM, and Ethernet interfaces; 4-channel DMA enables zero-copy packet processing; local bus connects to DSP or CODEC peripherals. |
Use Scenario: Integrated Access Device aggregating POTS, ISDN, and broadband data for business customers with firewall, QoS, and VPN features. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC8358ECVRAGDDA functions as unified control-and-data processor - e300 runs Linux-based routing/firewall stack, QUICC Engine manages WAN Ethernet/ATM, security engine handles IPsec/SSL VPN tunnels. Use Value: Hardware crypto offload sustains >50 Mbps IPsec throughput; DDR2 controller supports large routing tables and deep packet inspection buffers; PCI interface adds optional WAN modules. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPC8360ECVRAGDDA | Higher e300 core frequency (up to 667 MHz), dual DDR2 controllers (64-bit + 32-bit), additional UCC (7 total), enhanced security engine with SHA-384/512. | Better suited for higher-throughput media gateways and next-gen DSLAMs requiring >200 Mbps crypto or dual-memory-channel bandwidth. | Select MPC8360ECVRAGDDA when needing higher CPU performance, dual DDR2 channels, or extended crypto algorithm support beyond MPC8358ECVRAGDDA's capabilities. |
| MPC8548CZQKBGB | e500v2 core (Power Architecture v2.03), 1.33 GHz max, DDR2/DDR3 controller, RapidIO + PCIe interfaces, no QUICC Engine - uses separate SerDes and Ethernet MACs. | Targets high-end routers and control-plane servers where PCIe expansion, multi-gigabit serial fabric, and SMP Linux scalability outweigh integrated protocol offload. | Choose MPC8548CZQKBGB for applications requiring PCIe connectivity, higher core performance, or DDR3 memory - not for QUICC Engine-dependent ATM/Ethernet interworking. |
Compared with MPC8360ECVRAGDDA, the MPC8358ECVRAGDDA offers lower cost and power for mid-tier telecom edge devices but lacks dual DDR2 channels and SHA-384/512. Versus MPC8548CZQKBGB, it trades PCIe/RapidIO for integrated QUICC Engine protocol acceleration - making it optimal for fixed-function communications gateways rather than general-purpose embedded servers.
Availability
MPC8358ECVRAGDDA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for DSLAM control systems, 3G base station interface cards, media gateways, and high-end IADs requiring stable component supply across long-lifecycle telecom deployments.
Supply support for MPC8358ECVRAGDDA 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 continues development of the PowerQUICC family for networking and telecom infrastructure. NXP is a global leader in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and communication markets.
The MPC8358ECVRAGDDA belongs to the PowerQUICC II Pro processor line, designed specifically for cost-sensitive, highly integrated communications equipment requiring hardware-accelerated protocol processing, deterministic real-time control, and embedded security - targeting DSLAMs, wireless infrastructure, and enterprise voice/data gateways.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR2 data rate supported by the MPC8358ECVRAGDDA?
The MPC8358ECVRAGDDA supports DDR2 SDRAM at up to 266 MHz data rate (533 MT/s), with 1.8 V SSTL2-compatible I/O, on-die termination, and full ECC. This enables sustained memory bandwidth of up to 4.2 GB/s in 64-bit configuration, sufficient for packet buffering and control-plane table storage in telecom edge devices. The DDR2 controller is fully backward-compatible with DDR1 (2.5 V SSTL2) at same data rates.
Does the MPC8358ECVRAGDDA support IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol hardware timestamping?
Yes, the MPC8358ECVRAGDDA implements IEEE 1588 timestamping in its QUICC Engine module, providing hardware capture and insertion of 64-bit timestamps on Ethernet frames with sub-100 ns resolution. This capability is essential for synchronization in mobile backhaul and packet-based TDM emulation, and is validated per ITU-T G.8261/G.8262 requirements in telecom deployments using the MPC8358ECVRAGDDA.
How many UCCs does the MPC8358ECVRAGDDA include, and what protocols do they support?
The MPC8358ECVRAGDDA integrates six Universal Communication Controllers (UCCs) within its QUICC Engine. These support Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps via MII/RMII/RGMII/GMII/TBI/RTBI), ATM SAR (OC-12/STM-4), HDLC (70 Mbps), transparent serial, BISYNC, UART, TDM (four interfaces), and UTOPIA/POS (622 Mbps). Not all protocols operate simultaneously - configuration is per-UCC and defined by microcode loading.
What crypto algorithms are accelerated by the MPC8358ECVRAGDDA security engine?
The MPC8358ECVRAGDDA security engine accelerates AES (128/192/256-bit keys, ECB/CBC/CCM/CTR), DES/3DES (ECB/CBC), SHA-1/224/256, MD5, HMAC-SHA/MD5, RSA/ECDSA (up to 2048-bit), and RC4. It includes four crypto-channels, each with dedicated execution units (AESU, DEU, MDEU, PKEU, AFEU) and 256-byte buffers - enabling concurrent IPSec, SSL/TLS, and SRTP processing without CPU intervention.
Is the MPC8358ECVRAGDDA pin-compatible with other PowerQUICC II Pro processors like the MPC8360E?
No, the MPC8358ECVRAGDDA is not pin-compatible with the MPC8360E or MPC8377E. While sharing the same 672-pin PBGA package footprint and thermal pad, pin assignments for DDR, PCI, UCC, and QUICC Engine signals differ significantly due to architectural enhancements in later variants. PCB layout reuse requires full signal-level verification - direct replacement is not supported without board redesign.
MPC8358ECVRAGDDA Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 668-BBGA Exposed Pad
- Series:
- MPC83xx
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- PowerPC e300
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 1 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 400MHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- Communications; QUICC Engine, Security; SEC
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR, DDR2
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 10/100/1000Mbps (1)
- SATA:
- -
- USB:
- USB 1.x (1)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- Cryptography, Random Number Generator
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 668-PBGA-PGE (29x29)
- Additional Interfaces:
- DUART, HDLC, I2C, PCI, SPI, 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 MPC8358ECVRAGDDA 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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