MC68306CEH16B
MC68306CEH16B - 16MHz 32-Bit Integrated EC000 MPU | NXP
The NXP MC68306CEH16B is an integrated 32-bit microprocessor based on the MC68EC000 core, delivered in a 132-pin bumpered PQFP package at 16 MHz. It combines an EC000 processor core, system integration logic, DRAM controller, serial channel, timers, and chip-select logic in one device, replacing multiple discrete 68000-family glue chips with a single IC.
Background: An MPU (microprocessor unit) is the central processing element of an embedded system. The 68000/EC000 family is a CISC 32-bit architecture with a 16-bit external data bus, widely used in industrial control, automotive body electronics, telecommunications, and legacy embedded designs. The MC68306 specifically targets systems that need 68000-class CPU performance plus built-in peripherals (DRAM controller, UART, timers, parallel I/O, interrupt controller, chip-select logic), enabling engineers to build compact MPU-based boards with minimal external logic. Within the broader taxonomy: MPU -> microprocessor -> processor -> digital IC -> semiconductor.
Key features: 16 MHz clock, 32-bit internal architecture with 16-bit external data bus, integrated DRAM controller with refresh, two DMA channels, dual serial channels (UART), 16-bit timer, 8-bit parallel I/O port, eight chip-select outputs, interrupt controller, and 5 V I/O. The 132-pin bumpered PQFP (24.13 mm x 24.13 mm) provides robust lead compliance and reliable solder joints through thermal cycling - important for industrial and automotive-grade assemblies.
The MC68306EC000 core executes the M68000 instruction set, supports seven address modes and 14 data types, and includes a hardware multiply/divide unit. To deliver M68000-class performance, the device integrates common system peripherals so designers spend less time building glue logic and more time on application code. The 16 MHz version (CEH16B suffix) targets applications where the 8 MHz or 10 MHz variants are too slow but full 25 MHz operation is unnecessary, balancing cost and performance for typical control loops and protocol stacks.
Typical applications include industrial process controllers, building automation controllers, point-of-sale terminals, automotive body controllers, legacy communications equipment, printer controllers, and embedded control boards requiring 68000 software compatibility. Designers often select it for long-life-cycle products where re-validation costs are prohibitive and the mature toolchain (GNU m68k-elf, Diab, GCC) and RTOS support (OSEK, RTEMS, SMX) are well established.
When designing with this part, ensure the 5 V supply is well-decoupled with 100 nF ceramic caps near each VCC pin and a bulk 10 uF tantalum or aluminum-polymer cap. The 16 MHz bus requires careful PCB layout: keep traces short, maintain a continuous ground plane under the PQFP, and route the clock signal first. Also plan for the MC68306's address bus to drive memory directly - bus loading analysis is recommended when adding external peripherals.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in NXP alternatives, comparison with the MC68332 and MC68HC16Z1, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet - giving engineers a single source for procurement, selection, and PCB implementation guidance.
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