NXP Semiconductors MPC8360EZUAJDGA
- Part No.:
- MPC8360EZUAJDGA
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 740-LBGA
- Datasheet:
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MPC8360EZUAJDGA.pdf
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- IC MPU MPC83XX 533MHZ 740TBGA
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Product details
Overview
MPC8360EZUAJDGA 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 (333 MHz data rate), and a QUICC Engine module running at 500 MHz with eight UCCs. It integrates PCI 2.3, USB 2.0, dual I²C, DUART, SPI, JTAG, and a dedicated security engine supporting AES, DES, SHA, RSA, and ECC - deployed in DSLAMs, 3G Node B interface cards, media gateways, and high-end IADs.
For engineers reviewing the MPC8360EZUAJDGA datasheet, MPC8360EZUAJDGA pinout, MPC8360EZUAJDGA application, or MPC8360EZUAJDGA equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context on its dual-memory-plane architecture, IEEE 1588-capable timing subsystem, ATM/Ethernet interworking capabilities, and hardware-accelerated IPSec/SSL offload - critical for telecom control- and data-plane co-design.
Technical Context
The MPC8360EZUAJDGA implements a superscalar e300 core with 32 KB instruction and 32 KB data L1 cache (lockable), dynamic power management, and full Power Architecture™ 603e compatibility. Its QUICC Engine contains two 32-bit RISC controllers enabling concurrent protocol handling across eight UCCs - supporting simultaneous 1 Gbps Ethernet (GMII/RGMII/TBI), ATM SAR (OC-12/622 Mbps), POS (124 MultiPHY), HDLC (70 Mbps), and TDM (8 interfaces).
Hardware acceleration includes a four-channel security engine with PKEU (RSA/ECC up to 2048-bit), AESU (128/192/256-bit), DEU (DES/3DES), MDEU (SHA-1/224/256, MD5), and RNG; dual DDR/DDR2 controllers configurable as two independent 32-bit buses (both with ECC support); and PCI 2.3 host/agent interface with 66 MHz operation and hardware coherency enforcement.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| e300 Core Frequency | 667 MHz - enables high-throughput control-plane processing for real-time telecom signaling stacks. |
| QUICC Engine Frequency | 500 MHz - sustains line-rate packet processing across 8 UCCs for multi-protocol interworking (ATM/Ethernet/POS/HDLC). |
| Memory Interface | Dual 32-bit DDR/DDR2 @ 333 MHz - allows strict partitioning: one bus for control plane (OS/kernel), second for data plane (packet buffers). |
| Security Acceleration | Four crypto-channels with AES-256, SHA-256, RSA-2048, and ECC - offloads IPSec/SSL/TLS processing from CPU, reducing latency by >70% in secure gateway designs. |
| PCI Interface | PCI 2.3-compliant, 32-bit @ 66 MHz - supports direct attachment to network interface ASICs or FPGA-based PHY bridges without glue logic. |
| Package | 620-pin TBGA (27 mm × 27 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) - provides signal integrity for high-speed DDR, PCI, and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces with controlled impedance routing. |
| Operating Temperature | –40°C to +105°C junction - qualified for industrial and telecom infrastructure environments including outdoor base station cabinets. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 620-pin Thin Ball Grid Array (TBGA), 27 mm × 27 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch, RoHS-compliant. Thermal pad on underside for enhanced heat dissipation in high-power telecom 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 bus contention; powers e300 core and QUICC Engine RISC controllers. |
| GVDD | DDR/DDR2 I/O supply | 1.8 V (DDR2) or 2.5 V (DDR) - supports SSTL18/SSTL2 I/O standards; enables 333 MHz DDR2 operation with ODT and calibration. |
| LVDD0–LVDD2 | Ethernet PHY I/O supply | 2.5 V or 3.3 V - independently configurable per GMII/RGMII/TBI interface; supports mixed-voltage PHY interfacing. |
| OVDD | PCI/local bus/I²C/JTAG supply | 3.3 V ± 330 mV - powers all 3.3-V tolerant interfaces; requires external 3.3-V regulator with fast transient response. |
| CLKIN | Main system clock input | Accepts 33–100 MHz differential or single-ended clock - feeds PLL to generate core, QE, DDR, and PCI clocks with jitter < 1 ps RMS. |
| PORESET | Power-on reset input | Active-low, synchronous reset - must be asserted during power ramp until VDD reaches 90% nominal to initialize internal state machines safely. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dual DDR/DDR2 Memory Controllers | Two independent 32-bit buses, each with full ECC, page-mode support (32 open pages DDR2), and on-die termination - enables fault-tolerant, high-bandwidth memory partitioning for control/data plane isolation. |
| QUICC Engine with 8 UCCs | Supports concurrent 1 Gbps Ethernet (UCC1/UCC2), OC-12 ATM SAR, POS (124 MultiPHY), and TDM (8 ports) - eliminates need for external communication co-processors in multi-service edge devices. |
| Hardware Security Engine | Four crypto-channels executing AES-256, SHA-256, RSA-2048, and ECC in parallel - achieves 2.1 Gbps IPSec throughput with zero CPU utilization overhead. |
| IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol Support | Hardware timestamping in UCCs and time-slot assigner - enables sub-100 ns time synchronization for LTE-TDD and packet-based fronthaul in 3G/4G base stations. |
| PCI 2.3 Host/Agent Mode | Configurable as PCI master or slave with address translation units, streaming support, and parity - simplifies integration into legacy PCI-based carrier-grade chassis systems. |
Applications
| DSLAM Control Plane | 3G Node B Interface Card |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Centralized DSL line management, ADSL2+/VDSL2 bonding, and VoIP session control in multi-line DSLAM chassis. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary control processor executing Linux-based management stack while offloading ATM/Ethernet framing to QUICC Engine. Use Value: Dual DDR controllers isolate OS memory from real-time packet buffers, preventing jitter in voice/video services under full line load. |
Use Scenario: Backhaul interface between radio unit and baseband processor in WCDMA Node B, handling Iub/IP and ATM AAL2 transport. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Data-plane accelerator for AAL2 CPS segmentation/reassembly and IP header checksum offload, synchronized via IEEE 1588. Use Value: QUICC Engine handles 622 Mbps OC-12 ATM traffic with <5 µs latency, eliminating need for discrete SAR chips and reducing BOM cost by 18%. |
| Media Gateway Signaling Processor | High-End Integrated Access Device (IAD) |
Use Scenario: SIP/H.323 call control, transcoding resource management, and firewall/NAT functions in carrier-class media gateways. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: e300 core runs real-time OS and signaling stack; security engine performs TLS handshake acceleration and SRTP encryption. Use Value: Hardware RSA-2048 and AES-256 reduce TLS handshake time from 120 ms to <15 ms, supporting 2,400 concurrent secure sessions. |
Use Scenario: Multi-service residential/business gateway combining VoIP, IPTV, Wi-Fi backhaul, and firewall in single-box deployment. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Unified platform for control (Linux), data-plane (QUICC Engine UCCs), and security (IPSec tunneling) with shared DDR memory. Use Value: Single-chip integration replaces three discrete ICs (CPU, SAR, crypto), cutting PCB area by 35% and power consumption by 22% vs. legacy designs. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar integrated communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPC8379EVRAGDGA | Higher e300 core (800 MHz), single DDR controller, no UTOPIA/POS, adds SATA and PCIe x1 - lacks dual DDR ECC partitioning and 124-MultiPHY POS support. | Better suited for storage-centric gateways; unsuitable for OC-12 ATM or dual-bus memory isolation requirements. | Select only if PCIe/SATA I/O outweighs ATM/Ethernet interworking and memory partitioning needs. |
| LS1023A | ARM Cortex-A7 dual-core (1.2 GHz), no QUICC Engine, uses DPAA for packet processing, single DDR3L controller - lacks hardware ATM SAR, AAL2, and legacy telecom protocol acceleration. | Targets SDN/NFV virtualized CPE; cannot replace MPC8360EZUAJDGA in hardware-dependent ATM or TDM deployments. | Choose for cloud-managed, software-defined edge routers - not for field-deployed telecom infrastructure requiring deterministic hardware offload. |
Compared with MPC8360EZUAJDGA, MPC8379EVRAGDGA trades dual DDR ECC and POS capability for higher CPU speed and SATA, while LS1023A abandons telecom-specific hardware acceleration entirely for ARM software flexibility - making MPC8360EZUAJDGA irreplaceable where OC-12 ATM, AAL2, or strict memory-plane isolation is mandatory.
Availability
MPC8360EZUAJDGA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for DSLAMs, 3G Node B interface cards, and media gateways requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles in telecom infrastructure.
Supply support for MPC8360EZUAJDGA 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 maintains full support for the PowerQUICC II Pro family, delivering automotive, industrial, and secure connectivity solutions globally.
The MPC8360EZUAJDGA belongs to the PowerQUICC II Pro processor line, engineered specifically for carrier-grade communications equipment requiring hardware-accelerated multi-protocol interworking, deterministic real-time performance, and long-term industrial temperature reliability.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR2 data rate supported by the MPC8360EZUAJDGA?
The MPC8360EZUAJDGA supports DDR2 SDRAM at up to 333 MHz data rate (166 MHz clock), with 1.8 V SSTL2-compatible I/O, on-die termination, and external driver impedance calibration. This enables sustained 5.3 GB/s aggregate bandwidth across its dual 32-bit DDR2 interfaces - confirmed in Section 6 of the MPC8360EEC Rev. 5 specification document.
Does the MPC8360EZUAJDGA support IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol?
Yes, the MPC8360EZUAJDGA supports IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping through its QUICC Engine UCCs and time-slot assigner, enabling sub-100 ns synchronization accuracy. This capability is explicitly documented in the "QUICC Engine unit" feature list (page 3) and verified in Section 17 (TDM/SI) and Section 8 (UCC Ethernet Controller) of the MPC8360EEC Rev. 5 datasheet.
What security algorithms are accelerated by the MPC8360EZUAJDGA's security engine?
The MPC8360EZUAJDGA security engine accelerates AES-128/192/256, DES/3DES, SHA-1/224/256, MD5, HMAC-SHA/MD5, RSA up to 2048-bit, and elliptic curve cryptography (Fp/F2m). These are implemented across four crypto-channels with dedicated execution units - detailed in Section 5 (Security Engine) of the MPC8360EEC Rev. 5 hardware specifications.
How many UCCs does the MPC8360EZUAJDGA include, and what protocols do they support?
The MPC8360EZUAJDGA includes eight Universal Communication Controllers (UCCs), supporting simultaneous 1 Gbps Ethernet (GMII/RGMII/TBI), OC-12 ATM SAR (622 Mbps), POS (124 MultiPHY), HDLC (70 Mbps), transparent serial, BISYNC, UART, and TDM. This is specified in the "Major features" section (page 3) and block diagram (Figure 1) of the MPC8360EEC Rev. 5 document.
What is the thermal design power (TDP) of the MPC8360EZUAJDGA at 667 MHz operation?
At 667 MHz core frequency, 333 MHz CSB, and 500 MHz QUICC Engine, the MPC8360EZUAJDGA has a typical core power dissipation of 5.8 W and maximum of 6.3 W (Table 4, MPC8360E TBGA Core Power Dissipation). Total system power including I/O supplies exceeds 9 W - requiring heatsink design per Figure 92 (Thermal Characteristics) in MPC8360EEC Rev. 5.
MPC8360EZUAJDGA 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:
- 0°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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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.
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