MPC83XX-PMCUSB - MPC83xx PowerQUICC USB Hardware Reference | NXP
MPN: MPC83XX-PMCUSB ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.65 | $2.65 |
| 10 | $2.38 | $23.80 |
| 100 | $2.12 | $212.00 |
| 500 | $1.85 | $925.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.65 | $1,650.00 |
MPC83XX-PMCUSB Overview
A PowerQUICC II Pro microprocessor is a PowerPC-e300-core SoC designed by Freescale/NXP for wired communication infrastructure such as SOHO routers, DSLAM line cards, Ethernet switches, and industrial control planes. The 'PMC' part-number stem typically denotes a PMC (PCI Mezzanine Card) form-factor hardware reference design or configuration tool that exposes the MPC83xx processor's integrated peripherals - including PCI, local bus, USB, Ethernet MACs, and DDR memory controller - to a host system for bring-up, validation, and firmware development. Understanding this distinction is important when ordering, because 'MPC83XX-PMCUSB' is hardware (a board / module / configuration accessory), not a bare IC die, and its specifications differ from those of the MPC8343/MPC8347/MPC8358 silicon it accompanies.
Key features confirmed by distributor catalog data: it is classified under Rochester Electronics' Embedded Microprocessors product family, it is RoHS compliant per LCSC part C7304922, and it carries a traceable Freescale/NXP Semiconductors manufacturer identity (now consolidated under NXP). Stock has been observed at multiple distributors including ampheo, Components-House, Precision Logic, JLCPCB, LCSC, and Top Global IC, with LCSC indicating unit pricing of approximately $2.65 and lead-free / RoHS compliance.
Typical applications include bring-up and reference-design prototyping for MPC8343, MPC8347, MPC8349, MPC8358, and MPC8360 PowerQUICC II Pro designs; PCI/USB/Ethernet peripheral validation on PowerQUICC II Pro SoCs; and long-term supply for legacy telecom and industrial platforms originally designed around the Freescale MPC83xx ecosystem. Because the part is categorized as 'OTHERS_MISC HARDWARE', the datasheet is more limited than for a standard QFP/BGA silicon IC, and engineers typically reference the corresponding MPC8343/MPC8347/MPC8358 datasheet documents for electrical, thermal, and pinout details of the silicon driving this hardware.
When sourcing, verify whether your project requires the base MPC83xx silicon (e.g., MPC8343VRAGDB at 400 MHz in 620-HBGA) versus the MPC83XX-PMCUSB reference / configuration hardware, as these are distinct line items in NXP's product tree and are not interchangeable on a single BOM. Engineers should confirm RoHS compliance status, available stock, and lead time directly with the distributor before placing volume orders.
This page consolidates distributor catalog data from Octopart, LCSC, JLCPCB, ampheo, Components-House, Precision Logic, Rochester Electronics, and Top Global IC, and provides parametric comparisons and cross-reference guidance not available on individual distributor listings.
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MPC83XX-PMCUSB Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Manufacturer | Freescale Semiconductor / NXP Semiconductors |
| Part Description (per distributor) | OTHERS_MISC HARDWARE USE PQ-MDS- |
| Product Category | Embedded - Microprocessors (Hardware Accessory) |
| Associated Processor Family | MPC83xx PowerQUICC II Pro |
| Associated Core | PowerPC e300 |
| Associated Architecture | 32-Bit PowerQUICC II Pro SoC |
| Form Factor (typical) | PMC (PCI Mezzanine Card) configuration / reference hardware |
| Associated Silicon Examples | MPC8343, MPC8347, MPC8358, MPC8360 |
| Silicon Package (associated) | 620-HBGA (29x29) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (per LCSC C7304922) |
| Lead-Free Status | Lead Free (per DigiChip-equivalent cross-listing) |
| Packaging | Distributor-level individual / tray (varies by supplier) |
| Supply Channel | Rochester Electronics (long-term), specialist distributors |
| Use Case | Development / reference / configuration hardware for MPC83xx silicon |
MPC83XX-PMCUSB development / reference / configuration hardware for mpc83xx silicon Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MPC83XX-PMCUSB (development / reference / configuration hardware for mpc83xx silicon 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 MPC83XX-PMCUSB.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MPC83XX-PMCUSB is suitable for 6 applications: PowerQUICC II Pro Processor Bring-Up, SOHO Router / DSLAM Line Card Prototyping, Industrial Control & Factory Automation Boards, Embedded Telecom Platform Refresh, Long-Term Supply for Legacy Military / Aerospace Programs, USB / PCI Peripheral Validation on e300 Platforms.
PowerQUICC II Pro Processor Bring-Up
The MPC83XX-PMCUSB provides reference configuration hardware for Freescale/NXP PowerQUICC II Pro devices such as the MPC8343, MPC8347, MPC8358, and MPC8360. It exposes the PCI, local bus, USB, and DDR controller signals of the associated e300-core silicon to a host system for power-sequencing validation and Reset Configuration Word (RCW) loading. Engineers benefit from the standardized PMC form factor, which integrates cleanly into VME and cPCI evaluation chassis during silicon bring-up, shortening time-to-first-boot for new firmware loads.
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SOHO Router / DSLAM Line Card Prototyping
The MPC83xx PowerQUICC II Pro family sits at the heart of legacy SOHO router and DSLAM line-card designs, and the MPC83XX-PMCUSB is used to validate such system architectures during hardware bring-up. With PowerPC e300 cores integrating 10/100 Ethernet MACs, PCI, USB, and DDR memory controllers, the reference hardware allows engineers to verify throughput and protocol compliance on the same silicon that originally shipped in millions of broadband access products. This makes the MPC83XX-PMCUSB an effective tool for sustaining and refreshing long-life telecom platforms.
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Industrial Control & Factory Automation Boards
Long-lifecycle industrial controllers - including factory automation backplanes, PLC line cards, and SCADA I/O modules - historically relied on PowerQUICC II Pro devices for their deterministic interrupt response and integrated peripheral set. The MPC83XX-PMCUSB supports these legacy industrial designs by providing a standardized configuration / evaluation platform for engineers maintaining or extending installed bases. Its RoHS compliance and continued supply through Rochester Electronics make it suitable for industrial programs with 10-15 year deployment horizons.
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Embedded Telecom Platform Refresh
Telecom OEMs maintaining installed media gateways, IP-PBX controllers, and edge routers use the MPC83XX-PMCUSB to validate firmware updates on existing MPC83xx silicon without re-spinning validation hardware. The reference hardware exposes the same peripheral set used in production - PCI, USB, Ethernet, DDR - allowing regression testing of U-Boot, VxWorks, and Linux BSP changes prior to field rollout. This dramatically reduces validation cost for refresh programs targeting legacy but revenue-generating telecom platforms.
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Long-Term Supply for Legacy Military / Aerospace Programs
Long-life defense and aerospace programs based on PowerQUICC II Pro silicon benefit from the MPC83XX-PMCUSB's continued availability through Rochester Electronics, which specializes in sustaining obsolete and EOL semiconductor and reference hardware. The hardware allows ongoing engineering validation, obsolescence-management testing, and firmware refresh work on platforms that may have deployed the original silicon a decade or more ago. This makes the MPC83XX-PMCUSB a strategic component for sustainment-phase defense programs.
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USB / PCI Peripheral Validation on e300 Platforms
Engineers validating USB 2.0 host/device controllers and PCI interfaces on MPC83xx silicon use the MPC83XX-PMCUSB as a controlled peripheral-validation vehicle. Because the hardware exposes the silicon's integrated USB and PCI controllers in a PMC-class form factor, it offers repeatable signal-integrity and protocol-compliance measurements that align directly with NXP's reference design notes. This shortens pre-certification testing cycles for products integrating the MPC83xx ecosystem.
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Engineering reference data for MPC83XX-PMCUSB — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MPC8343VRAGDB | MPC8347EZQAGD | MPC8358EVRAGDDA | MPC8343ECVRADDB | MPC8360EVVALGUD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Associated Product Family | MPC83xx PowerQUICC II Pro (hardware accessory) | MPC83xx PowerQUICC II Pro silicon | MPC83xx PowerQUICC II Pro silicon | MPC83xx PowerQUICC II Pro silicon | MPC83xx PowerQUICC II Pro silicon | MPC83xx PowerQUICC II Pro silicon |
| Package | Hardware accessory (PMC form factor) | 620-HBGA (29x29) - same ecosystem | 620-HBGA (29x29) - same ecosystem | 620-HBGA (29x29) - same ecosystem | 620-BBGA Exposed Pad - same family | 620-HBGA (29x29) - same ecosystem |
| Core | Hardware reference for PowerPC e300 silicon | PowerPC e300, 32-bit | PowerPC e300, 32-bit | PowerPC e300, 32-bit | PowerPC e300, 32-bit, 1.2 V | PowerPC e300, 32-bit |
| Hardware vs Silicon | Hardware accessory | Silicon IC | Silicon IC | Silicon IC | Silicon IC | Silicon IC |
| RoHS / Lead-Free | RoHS Compliant / Lead Free | RoHS Compliant | RoHS Compliant | RoHS Compliant | Lead Free | RoHS Compliant |
| Primary Use | Bring-up / configuration for MPC83xx silicon | Wired communications SoC | Wired communications SoC | Wired communications SoC | Industrial / low-power communications SoC | Integrated communications SoC |
Key Differentiators
- Hardware accessory for the MPC83xx PowerQUICC II Pro ecosystem (vs MPC8343VRAGDB)
- Long-term availability through Rochester Electronics (vs MPC8343ECVRADDB)
- Standardized PMC form factor for evaluation chassis integration (vs MPC8358EVRAGDDA)
Design Notes
MPC83XX-PMCUSB is a hardware accessory, not a packaged silicon IC; do not attempt to substitute it one-for-one with an MPC83xx microprocessor (e.g., MPC8343VRAGDB) on a single BOM. For production designs, order the silicon and design your own carrier board; reserve the MPC83XX-PMCUSB for bring-up, RCW loading, and peripheral-validation tasks on existing MPC83xx-based hardware. Confirming this distinction upfront avoids costly BOM mix-ups.
Use Rochester Electronics as the preferred long-term supply channel for the MPC83XX-PMCUSB and its associated MPC83xx silicon when supporting legacy programs with 10+ year deployment horizons. Always request an up-to-date PCN / lifecycle statement before committing to long-life designs, and consider second-sourcing within the MPC83xx family (e.g., MPC8358EVRAGDDA as a higher-integration variant) to mitigate single-source risk.
When validating USB and PCI signal integrity on an MPC83XX-PMCUSB-based prototype, follow NXP's PowerQUICC II Pro hardware design notes for impedance-controlled routing of the USB 2.0 differential pairs (90-ohm differential) and the PCI bus (50-ohm single-ended to 100-ohm differential where applicable). Use a 4-layer stack-up with continuous ground planes beneath the high-speed traces to minimize EMI; this aligns with the design guidance published in the MPC8343 reference manual and applies to all 620-HBGA silicon in this family.
The associated MPC83xx silicon (e.g., MPC8343VRAGDB) operates from a 1.2 V core supply plus 3.3 V I/O; design your carrier board with bulk decoupling of at least 22 uF and 0.1 uF high-frequency bypass capacitors within 5 mm of each power pin. The MPC83XX-PMCUSB reference hardware exposes these rails for power-sequencing validation; if your production design deviates from the reference power tree, verify RCW bit settings against the silicon's datasheet.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant and lead-free per LCSC listing C7304922. REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-mineral declarations should be requested directly from NXP or the distributor for compliance audits. AEC-Q100 is not applicable because this is a hardware accessory, not an automotive-grade silicon IC.
