MPC8358ECVRAGDDA - PowerQUICC II Pro 400MHz MPU | NXP
MPN: MPC8358ECVRAGDDA ⚠ Last Time Buy| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $185 | $185.00 |
| 10 | $172.5 | $1,725.00 |
| 100 | $158.2 | $15,820.00 |
| 250 | $148.8 | $37,200.00 |
| 500 | $139.95 | $69,975.00 |
MPC8358ECVRAGDDA Overview
A communications MPU (microprocessor unit) is a specialized system-on-chip that combines a general-purpose processor core with dedicated hardware engines for networking, security, and I/O. The MPC8358E belongs to the PowerQUICC II Pro hierarchy, which extends the PowerQUICC II line by adding deeper memory support, Gigabit Ethernet MACs, and a hardware security engine, positioning it above classic PowerQUICC II and below the later QorIQ P10xx communications processors in the NXP communications roadmap. Within the system taxonomy, it sits at: communications MPU -> embedded MPU -> microprocessor -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor.
Key differentiating features of the MPC8358ECVRAGDDA include the integrated QUICC Engine (a programmable multi-channel networking protocol engine), a hardware SEC block for IPSec / SSL / 3DES acceleration, dual Gigabit Ethernet MACs, 32-bit DDR1/DDR2 memory controller with ECC, 32-bit PCI 2.3 interface, USB 2.0 Full-Speed, eight TDM / HDLC / UART channels, and ATM AAL2 / AAL5 support. This combination delivers wire-speed encryption, QoS-capable routing, and legacy TDM voice trunking on a single die, which historically enabled small-to-medium enterprise routers, DSLAM line cards, and industrial gateways.
The architecture pairs a superscalar e300 PowerPC core with a coherent 32-bit system bus to the QUICC Engine and on-chip peripherals. The 0.13 um process and integrated PLLs allow the 400 MHz core and the QUICC Engine to operate independently. The 668-PBGA exposed-pad package provides the thermal headroom required for industrial-temperature operation without forced airflow.
Typical applications include SME (small-to-medium enterprise) routers and business gateways, secure VPN / firewall appliances, industrial Ethernet gateways, DSLAM / MSAN line cards, and legacy TDM-over-IP equipment. The integrated SEC engine enables line-rate IPSec, while the dual GbE MACs and PCI bus let designers build compact, fan-less platforms with full L2/L3 forwarding.
When designing with this device, allocate the exposed pad to a solid ground plane with at least sixteen thermal vias to meet the -40 C to +105 C industrial range. DDR2 termination and impedance-controlled routing are critical - reference the NXP hardware specifications for trace-length matching and VTT decoupling.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, EOL replacement options, and practical design notes not aggregated in the manufacturer datasheet alone, helping procurement and embedded design engineers evaluate alternatives during the product's discontinuance window.
Drop-in alternatives for MPC8358ECVRAGDDA — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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View Datasheet →MPC8358ECVRAGDDA Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Processor Type | PowerPC e300 (MPC83xx PowerQUICC II Pro) |
| Core Architecture | 32-bit PowerPC e300, 1 core |
| Core Frequency | 400 MHz |
| Process Technology | 0.13 um CMOS |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V |
| I/O Voltage | 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Communications Engine | QUICC Engine (programmable multi-channel) |
| Security Accelerator | SEC (IPSec / SSL / 3DES / AES) |
| Memory Controller | DDR1 / DDR2, 32-bit with ECC |
| Ethernet | 2x Gigabit Ethernet MACs (1 GbE) |
| PCI Interface | 32-bit PCI 2.3 |
| USB | USB 2.0 Full-Speed |
| TDM / Serial | 8x TDM / HDLC / UART channels |
| ATM Support | AAL2 / AAL5 |
| Package | 668-PBGA-PGE (29x29 mm) with exposed pad |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +105 C (industrial) |
| Packaging | Tray |
| Lead-Free Status | Lead Free |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
MPC8358ECVRAGDDA 668-pbga-pge (29x29 mm) with exposed pad Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MPC8358ECVRAGDDA (668-pbga-pge (29x29 mm) with exposed pad package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for MPC8358ECVRAGDDA.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MPC8358ECVRAGDDA is suitable for 6 applications: SME Router / Business Gateway, Secure VPN / Firewall Appliance, Industrial Ethernet Gateway, DSLAM / MSAN Line Card, TDM-over-IP / Legacy Voice Trunking, Network Attached Storage / Print Server Appliance.
SME Router / Business Gateway
The MPC8358ECVRAGDDA's 400 MHz e300 core, QUICC Engine, and dual Gigabit Ethernet MACs deliver line-rate L2/L3 forwarding for small-to-medium enterprise routers and business gateways. The integrated SEC engine accelerates IPSec and SSL/TLS tunnels at wire speed, eliminating the need for an external crypto ASIC. DDR2-533 with ECC provides the memory bandwidth needed for routing tables and connection tracking, while PCI 2.3 enables Wi-Fi / DSL / cable modem daughter cards. The 668-PBGA-PGE package allows fan-less industrial enclosure designs, ideal for office and branch-office deployments.
Recommended
Secure VPN / Firewall Appliance
The hardware SEC engine on the MPC8358ECVRAGDDA provides wire-speed IPSec, SSL/TLS, 3DES, AES-128/192/256, and SHA-1/SHA-256 acceleration on the dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, making the device well suited to SME VPN concentrators and UTM firewalls. The 32-bit DDR2 memory controller with ECC supports the large connection-state tables required for stateful packet inspection, while the QUICC Engine offloads HDLC / PPP / TDM termination for legacy WAN links. Operating from -40 C to +105 C, the part supports outdoor and industrial cabinet deployments without forced airflow.
Recommended
Industrial Ethernet Gateway
With dual Gigabit Ethernet MACs, eight TDM/HDLC/UART channels, and PCI 2.3 expansion, the MPC8358ECVRAGDDA bridges legacy serial field-bus networks (RS-485, RS-232, HDLC) to modern Ethernet SCADA backbones. The -40 C to +105 C industrial temperature range, exposed-pad 668-PBGA-PGE thermal envelope, and USB 2.0 Full-Speed host port for diagnostics or local storage make the device attractive for substations, factory automation, and process-control gateways. The integrated SEC engine also enables authenticated / encrypted telemetry for critical-infrastructure applications.
Recommended
DSLAM / MSAN Line Card
The QUICC Engine's multi-channel HDLC and ATM AAL2/AAL5 capabilities, combined with eight TDM streams and the 32-bit DDR2 memory controller, make the MPC8358ECVRAGDDA a strong fit for DSLAM and MSAN line cards that aggregate legacy ATM and TDM traffic alongside new IP/Ethernet subscribers. The 400 MHz e300 core runs the control-plane routing and QoS policy code, while the QUICC Engine terminates per-subscriber PVCs at line rate. PCI 2.3 hosts the DSL PHY / framer ASIC, and the 668-PBGA-PGE footprint enables high-density line-card layouts.
Recommended
TDM-over-IP / Legacy Voice Trunking
The MPC8358ECVRAGDDA's eight TDM / HDLC / UART channels and QUICC Engine enable T1/E1 trunk aggregation and TDM-over-IP pseudowire termination for carriers migrating from legacy TDM to IP/MPLS backbones. The e300 core handles signalling stacks (SS7, ISDN PRI), while the QUICC Engine provides the deterministic per-channel timing required for voice-quality jitter and wander budgets. SEC-accelerated TLS / SRTP protects voice traffic, and the industrial -40 C to +105 C range supports CO (central office) environments with elevated ambient temperatures.
Recommended
Network Attached Storage / Print Server Appliance
The dual Gigabit Ethernet MACs, PCI 2.3 bus, USB 2.0 Full-Speed host port, and DDR2 memory controller combine to deliver a compact NAS or print-server platform based on the MPC8358ECVRAGDDA. The 400 MHz e300 runs a Linux/PowerPC stack, while the PCI bus attaches SATA or SCSI controller ASICs for storage. Hardware SSL acceleration via the SEC engine accelerates HTTPS management and SMB3 / NFS over TLS traffic without taxing the CPU, and the industrial temperature range allows deployment in unattended server rooms.
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Engineering reference data for MPC8358ECVRAGDDA — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MPC8358CVRAGDDA | MPC8358VRAGDDA | MPC8358EZQAGDDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 668-PBGA-PGE (29x29 mm) | 668-PBGA-PGE (29x29) - same | 668-PBGA-PGE (29x29) - same | 668-PBGA-PGE (29x29) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e300, 1 core | PowerPC e300, 1 core | PowerPC e300, 1 core | PowerPC e300, 1 core |
| Core Frequency | 400 MHz | 400 MHz | 400 MHz | 400 MHz |
| SEC (Security) Engine | Yes (IPSec, SSL, 3DES, AES) | No | No | Yes (IPSec, SSL, 3DES, AES) |
| QUICC Engine | Yes (multi-channel TDM/HDLC/ATM) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gigabit Ethernet | 2x 1 GbE MACs | 2x 1 GbE MACs | 2x 1 GbE MACs | 2x 1 GbE MACs |
| DDR Memory Controller | DDR1 / DDR2, 32-bit, ECC | DDR1 / DDR2, 32-bit, ECC | DDR1 / DDR2, 32-bit, ECC | DDR1 / DDR2, 32-bit, ECC |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +105 C | -40 C to +105 C | -40 C to +105 C | -40 C to +105 C |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated hardware SEC engine for wire-speed encryption (vs MPC8358CVRAGDDA)
- Same-die pin compatibility across the MPC8358 family (vs MPC8358VRAGDDA)
- Industrial temperature grade with full feature set (vs MPC8358EZQAGDDA)
Design Notes
The 668-PBGA-PGE package uses an exposed die pad that MUST be soldered to a solid inner ground plane with a thermal via array (at least 16 vias, 0.3 mm drill, 1.0 mm pitch) to keep junction temperature within the -40 C to +105 C industrial envelope. Reference NXP hardware specifications section on thermal management; without the thermal vias, the e300 core will throttle or fail at elevated ambient temperatures in fan-less SME router enclosures.
DDR2-533 operation requires 50 ohm controlled-impedance routing with matched length on the byte lanes (typically +/- 25 mil) and VTT termination at the midpoint of the address/command bus. Place 0.1 uF decoupling within 100 mil of every VDD/VSS pair, and a 10 uF bulk capacitor per rail near the 668-PBGA. Reference the NXP AN-3663 DDR2 layout application note for trace-length matching and via placement guidance specific to the MPC8358E family.
Sequence the 1.2 V core, 1.8 V/2.5 V/3.3 V I/O, and DDR2 VTT rails per the NXP power-on reset timing diagram to avoid latch-up. Use a NXP TPS62xxx PMIC or equivalent with configurable power-good thresholds; the HRESET signal must remain asserted until all rails stabilize, otherwise the e300 core may fetch code from an uninitialized memory controller.
Do NOT mistake the MPC8358ECVRAGDDA (with SEC) for the MPC8358CVRAGDDA (without SEC) in production BOMs - they share the same 668-PBGA-PGE footprint but differ in hardware encryption capability and firmware licensing. Confirm the orderable part suffix matches your VPN / IPSec requirements before reflow. Also note the part is in Last Time Buy status - plan inventory or evaluate the QorIQ P10xx recommended replacement for new programs.
Compliance Information
Lead-free / RoHS per NXP product page and Digikey/Mouser parametric data. Halogen-free status not stated in available data - marked unknown. Not AEC-Q100 (this is a communications MPU, not an automotive analog IC).
