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NXP Semiconductors MPC8358VRAGDGA
- Part No.:
- MPC8358VRAGDGA
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 668-BBGA Exposed Pad
- Datasheet:
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MPC8358VRAGDGA.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU MPC83XX 400MHZ 668BGA
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Product details
Overview
MPC8358VRAGDGA from Freescale Semiconductor is a PowerQUICC II Pro communications processor featuring an e300 PowerPC core operating at up to 400 MHz, integrated QUICC Engine supporting ATM, Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps), HDLC, and POS protocols, a 32-bit PCI controller compliant with PCI Specification Rev. 2.3, DDR/DDR2 SDRAM memory controller configurable as 32- or 64-bit interface up to 266 MHz data rate, and hardware security engine with AES, DES, SHA, and RSA acceleration - deployed in next-generation DSLAMs, 3G Node B network interface cards, and media gateways.
For engineers reviewing the MPC8358VRAGDGA datasheet, MPC8358VRAGDGA pinout, MPC8358VRAGDGA application, or MPC8358VRAGDGA equivalent, key selection considerations include its dual-role control/data plane capability, QUICC Engine's protocol interworking (ATM-to-Ethernet, PPP, IEEE 1588), DDR2 1.8-V I/O compatibility, PCI 3.3-V agent/host support, and security engine's four crypto-channels with PKEU up to 2048-bit RSA.
Technical Context
The MPC8358VRAGDGA integrates an e300 core (Power Architecture™ 603e-compatible, 32 KB I-cache/32 KB D-cache) with dynamic power management and software compatibility across Freescale PowerPC families. Its QUICC Engine comprises two 400-MHz RISC controllers managing six UCCs for concurrent Ethernet (GMII/RGMII/TBI), ATM SAR (up to OC-12), HDLC (70 Mbps), and TDM (four interfaces) traffic.
Hardware acceleration includes a dedicated security engine with AES-128/192/256, DES/3DES, SHA-1/224/256, MD5, and 2048-bit RSA execution units; DDR/DDR2 controller supporting ECC, on-die termination, and registered DIMMs; and PCI host/agent bridge with parity, prefetching, and dual-address-cycle support.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| e300 Core Frequency | Up to 400 MHz - enables high-throughput control-plane processing for real-time packet classification and routing decisions. |
| QUICC Engine Clock | Up to 400 MHz per RISC controller - supports simultaneous line-rate handling of multiple serial protocols including 1000BASE-T Ethernet and OC-12 ATM. |
| DDR/DDR2 Interface | 32- or 64-bit, up to 266 MHz data rate - delivers up to 4.2 GB/s bandwidth with full ECC and ODT for system memory reliability. |
| PCI Interface | 32-bit, 66 MHz, 3.3-V only, Rev. 2.3 compliant - provides standard peripheral expansion with host/agent mode flexibility and memory-mapped I/O access. |
| Security Engine | Four crypto-channels, AES-256/SHA-256/RSA-2048 - offloads IPSec, SSL/TLS, and IEEE 802.11i® cryptographic operations without CPU intervention. |
| UCC Count & Protocols | Six UCCs supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, ATM AAL2/AAL5, HDLC, PPP, and IEEE 1588 - enables multi-protocol edge device consolidation. |
| Package | 620-pin PBGA (35 mm × 35 mm, 1.27 mm pitch) - industry-standard footprint compatible with high-density telecom PCB layouts. |
Pinout & Package
The MPC8358VRAGDGA is housed in a 620-pin Plastic Ball Grid Array (PBGA) package measuring 35 mm × 35 mm with 1.27 mm ball pitch and RoHS-compliant finish. Thermal pad on underside enables efficient heat dissipation in telecom chassis environments.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| CLKIN / PCI_SYNC_IN | Primary clock input | Accepts 66.67 MHz max reference clock; selects core/PCI clock domain based on boot configuration. |
| PORESET / HRESET / SRESET | Reset control signals | Asynchronous power-on, hardware, and software reset inputs with defined assertion timing relative to clock edges. |
| DDR_DQ[0:63] / DDR_A[0:14] / DDR_BA[0:2] | DDR/DDR2 memory interface | Configurable 32- or 64-bit data bus with bank/address/control lines supporting JEDEC-compliant DDR1 (2.5 V) and DDR2 (1.8 V) SDRAM. |
| PCI_AD[0:31] / PCI_CBE[0:3] / PCI_PAR | PCI address/data bus | 32-bit multiplexed address/data lines with byte enable and parity for full PCI Rev. 2.3 compliance in host or agent role. |
| UCCx_TXD / UCCx_RXD / UCCx_CLK | Universal Communication Controller I/O | Serial interface pins for six independent UCCs supporting MII/RGMII/GMII, HDLC, ATM, and TDM signaling with programmable baud rate generators. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| e300 Core with L1 Cache Locking | 32 KB instruction + 32 KB data cache with lockable sections ensures deterministic interrupt latency for real-time control tasks. |
| QUICC Engine Protocol Interworking | Hardware-accelerated Ethernet-to-ATM bridging (RFC 2684), L2 switching, and PPP/ML-PPP mux eliminates software overhead in multi-protocol aggregation. |
| Dual I²C Interfaces | Master/slave-capable buses with on-chip digital filtering allow reliable configuration of PMICs, temperature sensors, and EEPROMs during boot. |
| Integrated Security Engine | Four crypto-channels with dedicated AESU, DEU, MDEU, and PKEU execute IPSec ESP/AH, TLS handshake, and RSA key exchange concurrently. |
| Flexible Local Bus Controller | 32-bit multiplexed bus with eight chip selects, GPCM/UPM/SDRAM engines, and 133 MHz operation supports NOR/NAND flash, FPGAs, and legacy peripherals. |
Applications
| DSLAM Control Plane | 3G Node B Baseband Interface |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Centralized management of ADSL2+ line cards, QoS policy enforcement, and SNMP agent functions in carrier-class DSLAM chassis. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary control processor executing Linux-based management stack while offloading ATM/POS framing to QUICC Engine. Use Value: Reduces BOM count by integrating PCI, DDR2, security, and multi-protocol serial interfaces - eliminating discrete PHYs, crypto accelerators, and bus bridges. |
Use Scenario: Front-haul interface between baseband unit and remote radio head in WCDMA Node B systems requiring precise timing synchronization. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: IEEE 1588v2 grandmaster clock source and packet scheduler with hardware timestamping on UCC Ethernet ports. Use Value: Achieves sub-microsecond time error over packet networks using QUICC Engine's dedicated 1588 timestamp logic - no external timing IC required. |
| Media Gateway Signaling Processor | Enterprise Session Border Controller |
|
Use Scenario: SIP/ISUP signaling translation, transcoding resource allocation, and firewall policy enforcement in VoIP media gateways. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-role processor handling both control-plane SIP stack and data-plane RTP packet inspection via security engine crypto acceleration. Use Value: Enables 500+ concurrent VoIP sessions with TLS 1.2 and SRTP encryption using on-chip AES-256 and SHA-256 units - no external crypto coprocessor needed. |
Use Scenario: Edge security enforcement for SIP trunking, DoS mitigation, and topology hiding in enterprise UC deployments. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-assurance packet filter leveraging security engine's stateful inspection and hardware-accelerated IKEv2 negotiation. Use Value: Processes 2 Gbps of encrypted SIP/RTP traffic with <100 µs latency per packet using parallel crypto-channel descriptors and DMA-driven packet steering. |
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 e300 core frequency (up to 667 MHz), additional UCC (eight total), dual DDR2 channels, enhanced security engine with larger IRAM. | Targeted at higher-bandwidth media gateways and LTE eNodeB control planes requiring >1 Gbps throughput. | Select MPC8360E when >400 MHz CPU performance, dual DDR2 channels, or eight-UCC concurrency is required - otherwise MPC8358VRAGDGA offers optimal cost/performance for sub-1 Gbps applications. |
| MPC8548CVMAGDB | e500 core (Power Architecture™ Book III-E), 1.33 GHz max, PCIe v1.0, DDR2-400, integrated SerDes, no QUICC Engine. | Designed for high-end routers and storage controllers where PCIe expansion and raw CPU throughput outweigh legacy protocol support. | Choose MPC8548CVMAGDB only if PCIe, SerDes, or >600 MHz e500 performance is mandatory - MPC8358VRAGDGA remains superior for ATM/Ethernet/HDLC protocol convergence. |
Compared with MPC8360EVRAGDGA, MPC8358VRAGDGA trades peak CPU speed and UCC count for lower power (2.5 W typical vs. 3.8 W) and reduced BOM cost, while retaining full QUICC Engine protocol coverage. Against MPC8548CVMAGDB, it sacrifices PCIe and SerDes for integrated legacy telecom interfaces - making it the only viable option for ATM-to-Ethernet interworking in cost-sensitive DSLAMs.
Availability
MPC8358VRAGDGA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for networking infrastructure, wireless base station control, and telecom media gateway applications requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and traceable sourcing from authorized channels.
Supply support for MPC8358VRAGDGA 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
Freescale Semiconductor (now part of NXP Semiconductors since 2015) is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in embedded processors, analog, and connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and networking markets.
The MPC8358VRAGDGA belongs to the PowerQUICC II Pro family - designed specifically for cost-sensitive, multi-protocol communications equipment requiring integrated control plane, data plane, and security acceleration in a single die.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR2 data rate supported by the MPC8358VRAGDGA?
The MPC8358VRAGDGA 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 capability. This enables reliable 4.2 GB/s memory bandwidth in 64-bit configuration - sufficient for sustained packet buffering in DSLAM and media gateway applications. The DDR2 interface is fully programmable and shares pins with DDR1 support.
Does the MPC8358VRAGDGA support IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol?
Yes, the MPC8358VRAGDGA supports IEEE 1588v2 in hardware via its QUICC Engine module. Timestamping occurs at the UCC Ethernet MAC layer with sub-10 ns resolution, and the processor includes dedicated registers for master/clock synchronization logic. This allows MPC8358VRAGDGA to serve as a grandmaster clock in 3G Node B front-haul systems without external timing ICs.
What security algorithms are accelerated by the MPC8358VRAGDGA's integrated security engine?
The MPC8358VRAGDGA's security engine accelerates AES-128/192/256 (ECB/CBC/CCM/CTR), DES/3DES (ECB/CBC), SHA-1/224/256, MD5, HMAC-SHA/MD5, RSA up to 2048 bits, and elliptic curve cryptography. These are executed across four independent crypto-channels with DMA-driven descriptor chains - enabling concurrent IPSec, TLS, and SRTP processing in media gateway and SBC deployments.
Is the MPC8358VRAGDGA pin-compatible with other PowerQUICC II Pro processors?
No, the MPC8358VRAGDGA is not pin-compatible with other PowerQUICC II Pro variants such as MPC8360E or MPC8377. While sharing the same 620-pin PBGA footprint, ball assignments for DDR, PCI, and UCC signals differ significantly due to distinct memory controller configurations and UCC count. PCB layout must be designed specifically for MPC8358VRAGDGA.
What boot sources does the MPC8358VRAGDGA support?
The MPC8358VRAGDGA supports booting from multiple sources including local bus NOR/NAND flash (via configurable chip select), I²C EEPROM (using I²C-1 interface), and PCI memory space. Boot configuration is controlled by CFG_RESET_SOURCE[0:2] pins at power-on reset, allowing field-upgradable firmware deployment without JTAG dependency.
MPC8358VRAGDGA 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
- 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:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 668-PBGA-PGE (29x29)
- Additional Interfaces:
- DUART, HDLC, I2C, PCI, SPI, UART
MPC8358VRAGDGA FAQ
1.How can I place an order for MPC8358VRAGDGA through Aetrix?
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6.How does Aetrix verify that MPC8358VRAGDGA is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?
All MPC8358VRAGDGA products on Aetrix are procured from qualified distributors and authorized channels. Our dedicated quality assurance team conducts strict verification, including traceability checks and, if necessary, third-party testing. This ensures that MPC8358VRAGDGA meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of MPC8358VRAGDGA?
All MPC8358VRAGDGA units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with MPC8358VRAGDGA, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
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 MPC8358VRAGDGA part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for MPC8358VRAGDGA:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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