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NXP Semiconductors MPC8358EZQAGDGA
- Part No.:
- MPC8358EZQAGDGA
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 668-BBGA Exposed Pad
- Datasheet:
-
MPC8358EZQAGDGA.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU MPC83XX 400MHZ 668BGA
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Product details
Overview
MPC8358EZQAGDGA from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a PowerQUICC II Pro communications processor featuring an e300 PowerPC core running at 400 MHz, integrated QUICC Engine for protocol interworking (ATM, Ethernet, HDLC, POS), DDR/DDR2 SDRAM controller (32-/64-bit, up to 266 MHz), PCI 2.3 interface (32-bit, 66 MHz), and hardware security engine supporting AES, DES, SHA, RSA, and ECC. It serves as control- and data-plane processor in DSLAMs, 3G Node B interface cards, media gateways, and high-end IADs.
For engineers reviewing the MPC8358EZQAGDGA datasheet, MPC8358EZQAGDGA pinout, MPC8358EZQAGDGA application, or MPC8358EZQAGDGA equivalent, key selection considerations include its dual-role processing capability, QUICC Engine's multi-protocol offload (IEEE 1588, ATM AAL2/AAL5, Gigabit Ethernet via GMII/RGMII/TBI), DDR2 memory support with ECC, and hardware-accelerated IPSec/SSL crypto performance - all in a 676-pin PBGA package rated for industrial temperature range (–40°C to +105°C).
Technical Context
The MPC8358EZQAGDGA integrates a superscalar e300 core (Power Architecture™ 603e compatible) with 32 KB instruction and 32 KB data L1 cache, lockable cache segments, and dynamic power management. Its QUICC Engine comprises two independent 400 MHz RISC controllers managing six UCCs for concurrent protocol handling including 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet (MII/RMII/RGMII/GMII/TBI/RTBI), ATM SAR (OC-12/STM-4), POS (622 Mbps), HDLC (70 Mbps), and TDM (four interfaces).
It features a dedicated security engine with four crypto-channels, AESU (128/192/256-bit keys), DEU (DES/3DES), MDEU (SHA-1/224/256, MD5), PKEU (RSA up to 2048-bit), and RNG. Memory subsystem includes a programmable DDR/DDR2 controller supporting registered DIMMs, full ECC, on-die termination, and external impedance calibration - all synchronized to a single 400 MHz CSB clock domain.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| e300 Core Frequency | 400 MHz - enables Dhrystone 2.1 benchmark performance of ~1,400 DMIPS for real-time control-plane tasks. |
| QUICC Engine Clock | 400 MHz - drives six UCCs with hardware acceleration for ATM, Ethernet, HDLC, and TDM traffic without CPU intervention. |
| DDR/DDR2 Interface | 32- or 64-bit, up to 266 MHz data rate - supports up to 4 GB total memory (4 banks × 1 GB) with ECC and on-die termination for signal integrity. |
| PCI Interface | 32-bit, 66 MHz, PCI 2.3 compliant - provides host/agent mode operation, parity, and address translation for peripheral bridging. |
| Security Engine | Four crypto-channels with AESU, DEU, MDEU, PKEU - delivers wire-speed IPSec ESP/AH, SSL/TLS handshake offload, and 2048-bit RSA signing. |
| Package | 676-pin PBGA (27 mm × 27 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) - industrial-grade packaging qualified for TJ = –40°C to +105°C operation. |
| Supply Voltages | VDD = 1.2 V ± 60 mV; GVDD = 1.8 V (DDR2) or 2.5 V (DDR); OVDD = 3.3 V - requires coordinated ramp-up sequencing to prevent I/O contention. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 676-ball Plastic Ball Grid Array (PBGA), 27 mm × 27 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch, RoHS-compliant, industrial temperature grade (–40°C to +105°C junction).
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| CLKIN | Main system clock input | Accepts 1–66.67 MHz reference; used for CSB/USB/SEC clocks when in PCI host mode; requires <2.3 ns rise/fall time. |
| PCI_SYNC_IN | PCI synchronization input | Provides clock source in PCI agent mode; must meet PCI 2.3 AC timing (±150 ps jitter, 40–60% duty cycle). |
| GTX_CLK125 | Gigabit Ethernet reference clock | 125 MHz input for UCC Ethernet transmitters (GMII/RGMII/TBI/RTBI); supports 47–53% duty cycle per PHY tolerance. |
| PORESET | Power-on reset input | Active-low asynchronous reset requiring ≥32 CLKIN cycles assertion; initiates boot sequence and configures CFG pins. |
| HRESET | Host reset output | Open-drain active-low signal asserting internal reset flow; drives SRESET after 512 PCI_SYNC_IN cycles. |
| DDR_DQ[0:63] | DDR/DDR2 data bus | 64-bit bidirectional data path (configurable 32-bit); supports SSTL_18 (DDR2) or SSTL_2 (DDR) I/O standards with ODT. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| QUICC Engine Protocol Flexibility | Simultaneous support for IEEE 1588 timestamping, ATM AAL2/AAL5 SAR, Gigabit Ethernet (GMII/RGMII), and HDLC - eliminates need for external protocol co-processors. |
| Hardware Security Acceleration | Full IPSec/SSL offload with AES-256 CBC/CCM, SHA-256, RSA-2048, and ECC - reduces CPU load by >90% for encrypted tunnel establishment. |
| Memory Controller Robustness | ECC protection, on-die termination, registered DIMM support, and auto-refresh enable reliable operation in telecom base station memory subsystems. |
| PCI-to-Local Bus Bridging | Integrated PCI bridge with address translation, streaming DMA, and selectable coherency - simplifies expansion of legacy peripherals without external logic. |
| Thermal & Power Management | Dynamic power gating, CKE-controlled DDR sleep mode, and 2.5 W typical core power at 400 MHz - meets thermal constraints in fanless DSLAM chassis. |
Applications
| DSLAM Control Plane | 3G Node B Interface Card |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Central office DSLAM managing hundreds of ADSL2+ lines with QoS-aware traffic shaping and VoIP signaling. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC8358EZQAGDGA acts as primary control processor executing Linux-based management stack while QUICC Engine handles ATM/POS line aggregation and OAM cell processing. Use Value: Integrated ATM SAR and IEEE 1588 timestamping eliminate discrete timing ICs and reduce bill-of-materials cost by $3.20 per unit. |
Use Scenario: Wireless infrastructure card connecting 3G RNC to Node B over E1/T1 and IP backhaul. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC8358EZQAGDGA serves dual role: e300 core runs RNC protocol stack (Iub/Iur), QUICC Engine terminates HDLC/E1 and performs Ethernet-to-ATM interworking. Use Value: Hardware-accelerated PPP/ML-PPP and ATM AAL2 circuit emulation reduce latency to <50 μs for voice bearer channels. |
| Media Gateway Signaling | High-End IAD |
Use Scenario: Session border controller converting SIP/IMS traffic to legacy TDM/PSTN using transcoding and firewall functions. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC8358EZQAGDGA executes SIP stack and media control logic while security engine performs TLS handshake and SRTP encryption at line rate. Use Value: AES-256 and SHA-256 crypto acceleration enables 200+ concurrent TLS sessions without degrading call setup performance. |
Use Scenario: Integrated Access Device aggregating VoIP, Ethernet LAN, and ADSL2+ WAN in business-class premises equipment. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC8358EZQAGDGA manages dual Ethernet MACs (via UCC1/UCC2), DSL PHY interface, and USB host for firmware updates. Use Value: Single-chip integration of DUART, I²C, SPI, GPIO, and PCI reduces PCB layer count from 8 to 6 and cuts layout time by 35%. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPC8360EVRAGDGA | Higher CPU frequency (667 MHz), dual DDR2 controllers, additional UCC (8 vs. 6), enhanced security engine with larger IRAM. | Better suited for high-throughput media gateways requiring >1 Gbps encrypted throughput and dual-memory-channel redundancy. | Select MPC8360EVRAGDGA when needing higher crypto throughput or dual DDR2 channels; MPC8358EZQAGDGA remains optimal for cost-sensitive DSLAMs with single DDR2 channel. |
| MPC8548ECZQAGD | e500v2 core (1.33 GHz), PCIe instead of PCI, DDR2-only controller, no QUICC Engine - relies on software protocol stacks. | Targets packet-processing-intensive applications like deep-packet inspection where raw MIPS outweigh protocol offload needs. | Choose MPC8548ECZQAGD for Linux-based routing with DPAA acceleration; MPC8358EZQAGDGA preferred where hardware ATM/Ethernet interworking is mandatory. |
Compared with MPC8360EVRAGDGA and MPC8548ECZQAGD, the MPC8358EZQAGDGA offers the best balance of QUICC Engine protocol flexibility, hardware crypto, and DDR2 memory bandwidth for mid-tier telecom edge devices - delivering verified ATM/Ethernet interworking without software overhead or PCIe complexity.
Availability
MPC8358EZQAGDGA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for DSLAM control systems, 3G wireless infrastructure interface cards, and media gateway signaling platforms requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for MPC8358EZQAGDGA 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 communications markets, with roots in Freescale's PowerQUICC lineage.
The MPC8358EZQAGDGA belongs to the PowerQUICC II Pro family, designed specifically for cost-effective, low-power communications processors targeting networking edge equipment where protocol offload, security acceleration, and deterministic real-time performance are critical.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR2 data rate supported by the MPC8358EZQAGDGA?
The MPC8358EZQAGDGA supports DDR2 SDRAM at up to 266 MHz data rate (533 MT/s), with configurable 32- or 64-bit bus width, full ECC, and on-die termination. This enables reliable 2 GB memory configurations using ×8 or ×16 DRAM components while maintaining signal integrity in dense telecom PCB layouts.
Does the MPC8358EZQAGDGA support IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol?
Yes, the MPC8358EZQAGDGA's QUICC Engine natively supports IEEE 1588-2002 timestamping at the UCC Ethernet MAC level, enabling sub-microsecond synchronization accuracy for TDM-over-IP and mobile backhaul applications without external timing ICs.
What crypto algorithms are accelerated by the MPC8358EZQAGDGA security engine?
The MPC8358EZQAGDGA security engine accelerates AES (128/192/256-bit, ECB/CBC/CCM), DES/3DES, SHA-1/224/256, MD5, HMAC, RSA (up to 2048-bit), and ECC - all executed in dedicated execution units with four independent crypto-channels for concurrent session handling.
Can the MPC8358EZQAGDGA operate in PCI agent mode?
Yes, the MPC8358EZQAGDGA supports PCI agent mode using PCI_SYNC_IN as the clock source, with full PCI 2.3 compliance including parity, address translation, and streaming DMA - allowing it to function as a high-performance peripheral in host systems.
What is the thermal design power (TDP) of the MPC8358EZQAGDGA at 400 MHz?
At 400 MHz core frequency, 266 MHz QUICC Engine, and 266 MHz DDR2 interface, the MPC8358EZQAGDGA exhibits 2.5 W typical core power dissipation (excluding I/O supplies), with maximum rated power of 2.6 W under worst-case process/voltage/temperature conditions.
MPC8358EZQAGDGA Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 668-BBGA Exposed Pad
- Series:
- MPC83xx
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- 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:
- 0°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 MPC8358EZQAGDGA 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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