NXP Semiconductors MPC8360ECZUAJDGA
- Part No.:
- MPC8360ECZUAJDGA
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 740-LBGA
- Datasheet:
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MPC8360ECZUAJDGA.pdf
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- IC MPU MPC83XX 533MHZ 740TBGA
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Product details
Overview
MPC8360ECZUAJDGA from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a PowerQUICC II Pro integrated communications processor featuring an e300 Power Architecture™ core operating at 667 MHz, dual DDR/DDR2 memory controllers (32-bit ×2 or 64-bit), and a QUICC Engine module with eight UCCs supporting Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps), ATM (up to OC-12), POS (622 Mbps), HDLC, and TDM. It serves as a control- and data-plane processor in DSLAMs, 3G Node B interface cards, media gateways, and high-end IADs.
For engineers reviewing the MPC8360ECZUAJDGA datasheet, MPC8360ECZUAJDGA pinout, MPC8360ECZUAJDGA application, or MPC8360ECZUAJDGA equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context on its dual DDR memory architecture, QUICC Engine interworking capabilities, security engine (AES/SHA/RSA), PCI 2.3 host/agent support, and TBGA-783 package implementation - all critical for telecom infrastructure design and migration from ATM to IP-based systems.
Technical Context
The MPC8360ECZUAJDGA integrates a superscalar e300 core (667 MHz, 32 KB I-cache + 32 KB D-cache) with a dedicated QUICC Engine subsystem comprising two 500 MHz RISC controllers, eight UCCs, and a multichannel controller (MCC) supporting 256 HDLC/transparent or 128 SS7 channels. Its dual DDR SDRAM controllers operate at up to 333 MHz (DDR1) or 266 MHz (DDR2), configurable as two independent 32-bit buses with full ECC support on both.
It implements a hardware-accelerated security engine with four crypto-channels, supporting IPSec/SSL/TLS offload via AES-128/192/256, SHA-1/224/256, RSA up to 2048-bit, and DES/3DES, alongside IEEE 1588 timestamping, PCI 2.3 (32-bit/66 MHz), and dual I²C interfaces. The device targets time-critical, protocol-rich telecom edge applications requiring deterministic interworking between Ethernet, ATM, POS, and TDM domains.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| e300 Core Frequency | 667 MHz - enables high-throughput control-plane processing for real-time signaling and session management in media gateways. |
| QUICC Engine Frequency | 500 MHz - powers protocol termination and interworking (ATM-to-Ethernet, PPP, L2 switching) without CPU intervention. |
| Memory Controllers | Dual 32-bit DDR/DDR2 - allows strict partitioning: one bus for control plane (firmware, routing tables), second for data plane (packet buffering, forwarding). |
| UCC Count & Protocols | 8 UCCs supporting GMII/RGMII/TBI/RTBI, MII/RMII, HDLC (70 Mbps), ATM SAR (622 Mbps), POS (124 MultiPHY), and IEEE 1588 - enables multi-interface line cards in DSLAMs and Node Bs. |
| Security Engine | Four crypto-channels with AES, SHA, RSA, and DES/3DES acceleration - offloads IPSec tunnel setup and payload encryption in secure media gateways. |
| PCI Interface | PCI 2.3-compliant 32-bit/66 MHz host/agent - supports bridging to legacy backplane peripherals or co-processor expansion in telecom chassis. |
| Package | TBGA-783 (27 mm × 27 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) - provides high I/O density for multi-protocol connectivity while meeting thermal requirements for industrial telecom environments. |
Pinout & Package
Package: TBGA-783 (27 mm × 27 mm, 1.0 mm pitch), RoHS-compliant, lead-free, with thermal pad on underside for enhanced heat dissipation in telecom chassis applications.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD / AVDD | Core & PLL supply | 1.3 V ± 50 mV - must ramp before I/O supplies to prevent contention; powers e300 core and QUICC Engine logic. |
| GVDD | DDR/DDR2 I/O supply | 1.8 V (DDR2) or 2.5 V (DDR1) - supplies DDR interface drivers; supports on-die termination (ODT) and external impedance calibration. |
| LVDD0–LVDD2 | Ethernet PHY I/O supply | 3.3 V or 2.5 V per interface - independently configurable for mixed-speed Ethernet ports (MII/RMII/GMII/RGMII/TBI/RTBI). |
| OVDD | PCI/local bus/I²C/SPI/JTAG supply | 3.3 V ± 330 mV - powers all general-purpose I/O including PCI agent/host interface and boot configuration pins. |
| CLKIN | Main system clock input | Accepts 33–100 MHz differential or single-ended reference - feeds clock synthesizer generating CPU, QE, DDR, and peripheral clocks. |
| PORESET | Power-on reset input | Active-low, synchronous reset - must be asserted during power ramp-up until VDD reaches 90% nominal to ensure deterministic boot sequence. |
| PCI_SYNC_IN | PCI clock input | Enables PCI agent mode operation using external PCI bus clock - eliminates need for local oscillator when used as slave in backplane systems. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dual DDR/DDR2 Memory Controllers | Two independent 32-bit buses with ECC, page-mode optimization (32 open pages for DDR2), and on-the-fly CKE power management - enables fault-tolerant, high-bandwidth memory access for concurrent control/data plane tasks. |
| QUICC Engine Interworking | Hardware-accelerated Ethernet-to-ATM, ATM-to-POS, and PPP-to-IP bridging with L2/L3 awareness - reduces software overhead and latency in protocol gateway applications. |
| Security Offload Engine | Four crypto-channels with programmable key lengths (RSA 2048-bit, AES 256-bit), HMAC-SHA, and RNG - enables line-rate IPSec/SSL processing without degrading CPU throughput. |
| Multichannel Communication Controller (MCC) | Supports 256 HDLC or 128 SS7 channels over eight TDM ports - delivers carrier-grade circuit emulation (CES 2.0) and IMA aggregation for legacy TDM service migration. |
| IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol | Hardware timestamping in UCCs and PCIe - enables sub-microsecond time synchronization across distributed base station elements in LTE/FDD-TDD networks. |
Applications
| DSLAM Line Card | 3G Node B Interface |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Aggregating multiple ADSL2+ subscriber lines into ATM or IP backhaul in central office DSLAMs. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control plane (e300 core) manages line provisioning and QoS policies; data plane (QUICC Engine) performs ATM SAR, AAL5 encapsulation, and Ethernet framing. Use Value: Dual DDR controllers isolate control firmware from packet buffers, preventing starvation during bursty traffic; QUICC Engine handles 622 Mbps OC-12 ATM without CPU load. |
Use Scenario: Providing fronthaul/backhaul interface between RF units and baseband processors in 3G WCDMA Node Bs. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Acts as protocol gateway between CPRI-like TDM interfaces and IP/Ethernet transport; MCC handles E1/T1 bonding and CES 2.0 circuit emulation. Use Value: Eight TDM ports and 256-channel HDLC support enable dense E1 aggregation; IEEE 1588 timestamping ensures precise radio frame alignment across distributed antennas. |
| Media Gateway Controller | High-End IAD |
|
Use Scenario: Converting PSTN voice circuits to VoIP streams in carrier-class media gateways interfacing with softswitches. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: QUICC Engine terminates TDM (E1/T1), performs transcoding-aware packetization, and applies jitter buffers; security engine encrypts SIP/RTP streams. Use Value: Hardware AES/SHA offload enables encrypted VoIP at 100+ concurrent calls; dual DDR memory allows separate storage for voice codecs, call state, and packet buffers. |
Use Scenario: Delivering integrated voice, data, and video services to business customers via single-box IADs with multiple WAN interfaces. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: e300 core runs Linux-based service stack; UCCs manage simultaneous DSL, T1, and Gigabit Ethernet uplinks with QoS scheduling. Use Value: Eight UCCs support concurrent protocols (PPP over DSL, HDLC over T1, RGMII over fiber); PCI interface connects to FPGA-based voice DSP or encryption accelerator. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar integrated communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPC8379ECZUAJDGA | Same e300 core (667 MHz) and QUICC Engine (500 MHz), but adds USB 2.0 OTG and removes one UTOPIA/POS interface; identical TBGA-783 package. | Better suited for USB-connected diagnostics or firmware update in field-deployed gateways; lacks second UTOPIA port needed for dual-POS backhaul. | Select MPC8379ECZUAJDGA only if USB host/device capability is required and second UTOPIA interface is unused in target design. |
| MPC8548CZQAAJDA | PowerPC e500v2 core (1.33 GHz), no QUICC Engine; replaces QUICC functionality with SerDes, RapidIO, and PCIe; uses PBGA-783 package with different pinout. | Targets higher-performance packet processing (e.g., deep packet inspection) where software-defined protocol handling is preferred over hardware interworking. | MPC8548CZQAAJDA requires PCB redesign due to non-pin-compatible SerDes-based I/O; choose only when migrating from hardware-accelerated to software-defined networking stacks. |
Compared with MPC8360ECZUAJDGA, MPC8379ECZUAJDGA retains full QUICC Engine compatibility and pinout but trades UTOPIA for USB - making it a drop-in upgrade for USB-enabled field service; MPC8548CZQAAJDA abandons QUICC Engine entirely for higher CPU throughput and serial fabric connectivity, necessitating full hardware and software re-architecture.
Availability
MPC8360ECZUAJDGA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for DSLAM line cards, 3G Node B interface modules, and media gateway controllers requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and traceable sourcing for telecom infrastructure deployments.
Supply support for MPC8360ECZUAJDGA 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 automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure solutions, with deep heritage in Power Architecture™ processors and network processing.
The MPC8360E product line was designed specifically for cost-sensitive, high-integration telecom edge applications - delivering hardware-accelerated protocol interworking, security offload, and dual-memory architecture to replace discrete ASIC+FPGA+CPU solutions in DSLAMs, IADs, and wireless base station gateways.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR2 data rate supported by the MPC8360ECZUAJDGA?
The MPC8360ECZUAJDGA supports DDR2 SDRAM at up to 266 MHz data rate (533 MT/s), with configurable 32-bit or 64-bit bus width and full ECC capability when operated as two independent 32-bit controllers. This enables high-bandwidth, error-resilient packet buffering for telecom data-plane functions in the MPC8360ECZUAJDGA.
Does the MPC8360ECZUAJDGA support IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol?
Yes, the MPC8360ECZUAJDGA implements hardware timestamping for IEEE 1588 PTP in its Universal Communication Controllers (UCCs), enabling sub-microsecond time synchronization accuracy for TDM circuit emulation and distributed radio base stations. This capability is integral to the QUICC Engine module within the MPC8360ECZUAJDGA.
How many UCCs does the MPC8360ECZUAJDGA include, and what protocols do they support?
The MPC8360ECZUAJDGA includes eight Universal Communication Controllers (UCCs) supporting simultaneous configurations of 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet (via GMII/RGMII/TBI/RTBI), ATM SAR (OC-12), POS (622 Mbps), HDLC (70 Mbps), transparent serial, and IEEE 1588 - all managed independently by the QUICC Engine without CPU intervention in the MPC8360ECZUAJDGA.
What is the function of the Multichannel Communication Controller (MCC) in the MPC8360ECZUAJDGA?
The MCC in the MPC8360ECZUAJDGA supports up to 256 HDLC or 128 SS7 channels across eight TDM interfaces, enabling carrier-grade circuit emulation (CES 2.0), IMA aggregation, and E1/T1 bonding for legacy service migration. It is exclusive to the MPC8360ECZUAJDGA and not present in the MPC8358E variant.
Is the MPC8360ECZUAJDGA pin-compatible with other PowerQUICC II Pro processors like the MPC8358E?
No, the MPC8360ECZUAJDGA is not pin-compatible with the MPC8358E due to differences in memory controller count (dual vs. single DDR), UCC count (8 vs. 6), UTOPIA/POS interface count (2×124 MultiPHY vs. 1×31/124 MultiPHY), and presence of the MCC - all reflected in distinct TBGA-783 pin assignments and power delivery requirements for the MPC8360ECZUAJDGA.
MPC8360ECZUAJDGA Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 740-LBGA
- Series:
- MPC83xx
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Core Processor:
- PowerPC e300
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 1 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 533MHz
- 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:
- 740-TBGA (37.5x37.5)
- Additional Interfaces:
- DUART, HDLC, I2C, PCI, SPI, UART
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