MPC8308VMAGNA - 400MHz PowerQUICC II Pro, 473-LFBGA | NXP
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A PowerQUICC II Pro processor is a highly integrated communications SoC that evolved from the original PowerQUICC architecture; it combines a PowerPC host CPU with embedded communications engines (QUICC Engine technology) to offload packet processing. In system hierarchy it sits as a microprocessor (MPU) above generic microcontrollers and below full applications processors, optimized for wired/wireless gateway and data-concentrator workloads where deterministic packet throughput and rich I/O matter more than raw application CPU speed.
Key specifications include a 400 MHz e300c3 core with 32 KB I-cache and 32 KB D-cache, 256 KB on-chip SRAM, a 16-bit DDR2 memory controller supporting up to 256 MB of addressable memory, two enhanced TSEC Gigabit Ethernet controllers, a PCI Express Gen 1.0 endpoint/root complex port, USB 2.0 High-Speed host/device, eSDHC, SPI, DUART, I2C and GPIO. Security is provided by a SEC 2.2 accelerator supporting DES/3DES, AES and hashing. The device operates from a 1.0 V core supply with 3.3 V I/O, consuming roughly 1 W typical at 400 MHz.
The MPC8308 extends the PowerQUICC family with higher CPU performance and faster interfaces versus older MPC8323/MPC8347 designs, while addressing cost, power and time-to-market constraints. It uses a coherent system bus to keep the QUICC Engine and e300c3 core synchronized, and exposes both multiplexed and non-multiplexed local-bus modes for legacy glue-less peripherals.
Typical applications include smart-grid home energy gateways, data concentrators, wireless LAN access points, femtocell base stations, consumer printers and industrial controllers/factory-automation nodes. It is also commonly used in low-end routers and protocol-conversion gateways where dual GbE plus PCI Express enable flexible line-card designs.
Design consideration: the LFBGA-473 (19x19 mm) requires a 6+ layer PCB with microvia stack-ups for breakout; thermal design is straightforward at ~1 W typical but the user must respect DDR2 routing rules (matched lengths, VTT termination) and provide a clean 1.0 V core rail to keep Tj below the 105C industrial limit. Provision an external PHY for each eTSEC and ensure the 25 MHz system reference clock meets jitter requirements.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, giving procurement and design engineers a one-stop reference for the MPC8308VMAGNA.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour MPC8308VMAGNA — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
MPC8308VMAGDA
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MPC8308CVMAGNA
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MPC8308VMAGDA
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MPC8308VMAGNA Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Manufacturer | NXP Semiconductors |
| Series | PowerQUICC II Pro |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e300c3 |
| Core Frequency | 400 MHz |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Bit Width | 32-bit |
| L1 Cache (I/D) | 32 KB / 32 KB |
| On-chip SRAM | 256 KB |
| Memory Controller | DDR2, 16-bit, up to 256 MB addressable |
| Ethernet | 2x eTSEC 10/100/1000 |
| PCI Express | 1x PCIe Gen 1.0 |
| USB | USB 2.0 High-Speed host/device |
| Other I/O | eSDHC, SPI, DUART, I2C, GPIO, Local Bus |
| Security | SEC 2.2 (DES/3DES, AES, hashing) |
| Core Voltage | 1.0 V |
| I/O Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Typical Power | ~1 W at 400 MHz |
| Température de fonctionnement | 0C to +105C (industrial) |
| Boîtier | 473-LFBGA (19x19 mm) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant |
Guide de configuration des broches du MPC8308VMAGNA 473-lfbga (19x19 mm)
Configuration des broches du MPC8308VMAGNA (boîtier 473-lfbga (19x19 mm)). Ce circuit intégré numérique comprend des GPIO, des interfaces de communication (UART, SPI, I2C) et des broches d'alimentation. Consultez la fiche technique du fabricant pour les fonctions alternatives des broches et les options de configuration. Indispensable pour la conception de systèmes embarqués et la conception de circuits imprimés.
Aucune donnée de brochage détaillée disponible pour MPC8308VMAGNA.
Consultez la fiche technique pour la configuration complète des broches.
Applications typiques
MPC8308VMAGNA convient pour 6 applications: Smart-Grid Home Energy Gateway, Wireless LAN Access Point Controller, Femtocell Base Station, Industrial Factory-Automation Controller, Consumer Multifunction Printer, Data Concentrator / Protocol Bridge.
Smart-Grid Home Energy Gateway
The MPC8308VMAGNA's 400 MHz e300c3 core and dual Gigabit eTSECs let it terminate a WAN uplink (e.g. Ethernet to a meter-data management system) while serving local HAN devices over a private network, with SEC 2.2 providing AES/DES for authenticated telemetry. Its 256 KB on-chip SRAM absorbs bursty HAN traffic without external buffering, and the DDR2 controller holds large tariff/usage tables in working memory. The industrial 0C to +105C temperature range and low ~1 W typical power match fanless, in-utility-cabinet installations where reliability is non-negotiable.
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Wireless LAN Access Point Controller
In an enterprise AP, the MPC8308VMAGNA handles control-plane tasks (802.11 management frames, RADIUS, encryption offload via SEC 2.2) while the radio card sits on the PCI Express Gen 1.0 port. The 400 MHz CPU headroom is ample for AP control software plus limited packet classification, and dual GbE MACs provide a wired uplink plus an extra port for bridging or mesh backhaul. The 473-LFBGA allows slim industrial AP enclosures thanks to the small 19x19 mm footprint.
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Femtocell Base Station
For small-cell/femtocell base stations the MPC8308VMAGNA hosts layer-2/3 control, timing, and backhaul Ethernet, while the PHY/DSP baseband stack connects through USB 2.0 High-Speed or PCIe. The DDR2 controller sustains fast handover tables and neighbour-cell caches, and SEC 2.2 handles authentication/ciphering for operator-grade security. Industrial temp rating plus low ~1 W typical power make it viable for in-home femtocell enclosures.
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Industrial Factory-Automation Controller
On a factory floor the MPC8308VMAGNA acts as a deterministic gateway between a fieldbus (RS-485, Ethernet/IP, Modbus-TCP) and a higher-level MES/ERP network. The two eTSEC ports segment the real-time plant network from the corporate LAN, while DUART, SPI and I2C connect to motor drives, HMIs and sensor arrays. The 0C to +105C industrial temperature grade tolerates unconditioned cabinet environments, and the small LFBGA package fits compact DIN-rail mounted PLCs.
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Consumer Multifunction Printer
In networked MFPs the MPC8308VMAGNA serves as the network and image-data pipeline controller: the eTSEC port connects to the office LAN, USB 2.0 attaches to the host PC, and the local bus talks to the scanner/copier ASIC. DDR2 memory holds large page-image buffers for the print engine, while SEC 2.2 enforces secure print / PIN-release workflows. The industrial temperature range helps printers survive warm engine enclosures during heavy print runs.
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Data Concentrator / Protocol Bridge
The MPC8308VMAGNA is well suited as a substation or building data concentrator that aggregates sensor/IoT traffic from downstream nodes and forwards it upstream over Ethernet. The e300c3 core handles real-time protocol conversion (DLMS/COSEM, Modbus, IEC 61850), while SEC 2.2 protects authentication and message-integrity. DDR2 supplies sufficient working memory for time-stamped event buffers, and the dual GbE ports support redundant uplink rings with sub-second failover.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | MPC8308VMAGDA | MPC8308CVMAGNA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 473-LFBGA (19x19) | 473-LFBGA (19x19) | 473-LFBGA (19x19) |
| Core | e300c3 | e300c3 | e300c3 |
| Core Frequency | 400 MHz | 400 MHz | 400 MHz |
| On-chip SRAM | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| Memory Controller | DDR2 16-bit up to 256 MB | DDR2 16-bit up to 256 MB | DDR2 16-bit up to 256 MB |
| Ethernet | 2x eTSEC GbE | 2x eTSEC GbE | 2x eTSEC GbE |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +105C | 0C to +105C | 0C to +105C |
| RoHS | RoHS compliant | Non-RoHS (lead-bearing) | RoHS compliant |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Integrated QUICC Engine packet offload (vs MPC8308VMAGDA)
- RoHS-compliant lead-free package (vs MPC8308VMAGDA)
- Industrial temperature grade on a low-power PowerQUICC II Pro (vs MPC8308CVMAGNA)
Notes de conception
The 473-LFBGA (19x19 mm) package has a dense ball pitch that requires a 6+ layer PCB with laser-drilled microvias for signal breakout. Use the NXP MPC8308EVMDS reference design as the layout guide and follow JEDEC JESD51 family guidelines for BGA thermal pad connection; provide a continuous GND plane on layer 2 directly under the BGA for both return paths and thermal spreading.
Estimated: at 400 MHz and ~1 W typical power, the 1.0 V core rail must deliver at least 1.5 A peak. Use a buck regulator with +/-1% tolerance, place input/output ceramic capacitors immediately next to the BGA balls, and route the feedback trace away from switching edges. The 3.3 V I/O rail must source roughly 500 mA combined for DDR2 VTT, eTSEC PHYs and miscellaneous peripherals; size decoupling with 1x 10 uF bulk + 4x 0.1 uF ceramics per supply pin group.
DDR2 routing is the most demanding signal-integrity task on this PCB. Follow the MPC8308 hardware specifications section on DDR2 layout: matched +/-25 mil length matching on the byte lanes, 50 ohm controlled impedance with 100 ohm differential for clocks, VTT termination at the end of every byte, and decoupling placed close to every DDR2 device. Phase-locked skew and SSN can otherwise corrupt write operations under heavy traffic.
Do not confuse MPC8308VMAGNA with MPC8308VMAGDA when ordering - the DA suffix means non-RoHS lead-bearing, and using it in a new RoHS-compliant design can fail regulatory audits. Also remember that the 25 MHz system reference clock must have less than 50 ps RMS jitter or the DDR2 PLL will lose lock and eTSEC PHYs will see excessive jitter; a low-jitter TCXO or crystal oscillator with on-chip load caps is preferred.
Informations de conformité
RoHS compliance confirmed by NXP product ordering code suffix VMAGNA. AEC-Q100 not applicable (industrial/commercial MPU, not automotive qualified).
