NXP Semiconductors

MC68EC000CAA10 - 32-Bit 10MHz EC000 MPU | NXP 64-QFP

MPN: MC68EC000CAA10 ✓ Hoạt động
64-QFP (14x14 mm) Package 10 MHz Speed
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MC68EC000CAA10 Tóm tắt

The NXP MC68EC000CAA10 is a 32-bit reduced-pin-count embedded M680x0 microprocessor (EC000) operating at 10 MHz, housed in a 64-pin plastic QFP (14x14 mm) package. It features a 32-bit internal data path with 24-bit address bus and a 16-bit external data bus, making it a low-cost variant of the full MC68000 for embedded applications.

A microprocessor (MPU) is the central processing unit of an embedded computing system, executing instructions fetched from external memory. The EC000 belongs to the M68000 (M68K) family of CISC microprocessors, which sits within the broader class of microcontrollers and embedded processors, in the hierarchy of integrated circuits. Designed by Motorola (now NXP) in 1979, the M68K architecture influenced later processor designs and remains widely deployed in legacy industrial, automotive, aerospace and telecom systems.

Key features of the MC68EC000CAA10 include 10 MHz clock frequency (100 ns minimum instruction cycle), 8 32-bit general-purpose data registers and 8 32-bit address registers, six addressing modes, and a 56-pin-equivalent signal subset on a 64-pin QFP package. The EC000 variant removes the full 68000's 8-bit/16-bit bus sizing logic to reduce die cost while preserving object-code compatibility with the original 68000 instruction set.

Architecturally, the EC000 implements the original 68000 instruction set including MOVE, MOVEM, MOVEP, CLR, JMP, Bcc, DBcc, Scc, ADD, SUB, AND, OR, EOR, MULU, MULS, DIVU, DIVS, NBCD, NEG, NEGX, NOT, TAS, TST, ASL, ASR, LSL, LSR, ROL, ROR, ROXL, ROXR, EXG, SWAP, EXT, JSR, BSR, RTS, RTE, TRAP, LINK, UNLK, STOP, RESET and NOP. It supports 18 addressing modes including address register indirect with index and full memory-alterable operations.

Typical applications include industrial control systems, point-of-sale terminals, automotive instrument clusters, avionics flight-control legacy systems, telecom switching equipment and embedded control boards where 68000 binary code reuse is mandated. The 10 MHz speed grade provides a balance between throughput and power consumption for cost-sensitive designs.

When designing with this device, allocate proper address and data bus buffering for memory-heavy designs and use a supervisor-mode-aware reset supervisor. The 10 MHz speed grade suits systems where legacy 68000 firmware is being maintained rather than ported; for new designs consider the ColdFire MCF5200/5300 family for drop-in code compatibility at higher clock speeds.

Bộ thay thế dễ dàng lắp đặt cho MC68EC000CAA10 — cùng gói, chân-to-chân tương thích. Các bộ phận yêu cầu hàn PCB bị loại trừ.

MC68EC000CAA8

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Thông số chưa được xác minh
📦 64-QFP (14x14)
8 MHz vs 10 MHz clock grade (-20%), same QFP-64 footprint, pin-to-pin compatible

📋 Tham chiếu thay thế (không có trong danh mục)

MC68EC000CAA12

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Thông số chưa được xác minh
📦 64-QFP (14x14)
12.5 MHz vs 10 MHz clock grade (+25%), same QFP-64 footprint, pin-to-pin compatible

📋 Tham chiếu thay thế (không có trong danh mục)

MC68EC000CAA16

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Thông số chưa được xác minh
📦 64-QFP (14x14)
16 MHz vs 10 MHz clock grade (+60%, exceeds drop-in floor but same package/pinout, identical die)

📋 Tham chiếu thay thế (không có trong danh mục)

TMP68EC000AF-10

✅ Drop-In
📦 64-QFP (14x14)
Toshiba second-source of EC000, 10 MHz, same 64-QFP pinout, drop-in compatible

📋 Tham chiếu thay thế (không có trong danh mục)

TMP68EC000AF-12

✅ Drop-In
📦 64-QFP (14x14)
Toshiba second-source, 12 MHz vs 10 MHz (+20%), same 64-QFP footprint

📋 Tham chiếu thay thế (không có trong danh mục)

HD68EC000CP-10

✅ Drop-In
📦 64-QFP (14x14)
Hitachi/Renesas second-source, 10 MHz, same QFP-64 footprint, pin-to-pin compatible

📋 Tham chiếu thay thế (không có trong danh mục)

MC68EC000CAA10 Tỷ lệ tối đa & tính chất điện

Core Architecture M680x0 (EC000)
Number of Cores 1
Bề rộng đường dữ liệu 16-bit (external); 32-bit internal
Address Bus Width 24-bit
Clock Frequency (Max) 10 MHz
General-Purpose Registers 8 data + 8 address (32-bit)
Instruction Set MC68000 compatible
Hộp 64-QFP (14x14 mm)
Kiểu lắp đặt Surface Mount

Cấu hình chân MC68EC000CAA10

QFP-64 Package Pinout Diagram QFP-64 10x10mm, P0.5mm, JEDEC MS-026. 1 16 QFP-64
Chân 1 VCC — +5V supply
Chân 2 A1 — Address bus bit 1
Chân 3 A2 — Address bus bit 2
Chân 4 A3 — Address bus bit 3
Chân 5 A4 — Address bus bit 4
Chân 6 A5 — Address bus bit 5
Chân 7 A6 — Address bus bit 6
Chân 8 A7 — Address bus bit 7
Chân 9 A8 — Address bus bit 8
Chân 10 A9 — Address bus bit 9
Chân 11 A10 — Address bus bit 10
Chân 12 A11 — Address bus bit 11
Chân 13 A12 — Address bus bit 12
Chân 14 A13 — Address bus bit 13
Chân 15 A14 — Address bus bit 14
Chân 16 A15 — Address bus bit 15
Chân 17 GND — Ground
Chân 18 D15 — Data bus bit 15
Chân 19 D14 — Data bus bit 14
Chân 20 D13 — Data bus bit 13
Chân 21 D12 — Data bus bit 12
Chân 22 D11 — Data bus bit 11
Chân 23 D10 — Data bus bit 10
Chân 24 D9 — Data bus bit 9
Chân 25 D8 — Data bus bit 8
Chân 26 D7 — Data bus bit 7
Chân 27 D6 — Data bus bit 6
Chân 28 D5 — Data bus bit 5
Chân 29 D4 — Data bus bit 4
Chân 30 D3 — Data bus bit 3
Chân 31 D2 — Data bus bit 2
Chân 32 D1 — Data bus bit 1
Chân 33 D0 — Data bus bit 0
Chân 34 GND — Ground
Chân 35 AS — Address Strobe
Chân 36 LDS — Lower Data Strobe
Chân 37 UDS — Upper Data Strobe
Chân 38 R/W — Read/Write
Chân 39 FC0 — Function Code bit 0
Chân 40 FC1 — Function Code bit 1
Chân 41 FC2 — Function Code bit 2
Chân 42 VCC — +5V supply
Chân 43 IPL0 — Interrupt Priority Level 0
Chân 44 IPL1 — Interrupt Priority Level 1
Chân 45 IPL2 — Interrupt Priority Level 2
Chân 46 DTACK — Data Transfer Acknowledge
Chân 47 BERR — Bus Error
Chân 48 VPA — Valid Peripheral Address
Chân 49 E — Enable clock output
Chân 50 VMA — Valid Memory Address
Chân 51 RESET — Reset
Chân 52 HALT — Halt
Chân 53 BR — Bus Request
Chân 54 BG — Bus Grant
Chân 55 BGACK — Bus Grant Acknowledge
Chân 56 CLK — Clock input
Chân 57 VCC — +5V supply
Chân 58 A23 — Address bus bit 23
Chân 59 A22 — Address bus bit 22
Chân 60 A21 — Address bus bit 21
Chân 61 A20 — Address bus bit 20
Chân 62 A19 — Address bus bit 19
Chân 63 A18 — Address bus bit 18
Chân 64 A17 — Address bus bit 17

Ứng dụng tiêu biểu

MC68EC000CAA10 phù hợp cho 6 Áp dụngs: Industrial Control Systems, Point-of-Sale Terminals, Automotive Instrument Clusters, Avionics Flight Control Legacy Systems, Telecom Switching Equipment, Embedded Control Boards (VME/CPCI).

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Industrial Control Systems

The MC68EC000CAA10's 32-bit M68K architecture and 10 MHz throughput make it well-suited for industrial PLCs, motor controllers and factory automation boards running legacy 68000 firmware. Its 24-bit address bus supports up to 16 MB of external memory, enough for complex control programs and data logging. The mature instruction set and broad availability through authorized distributors support long-life industrial deployments. Unlike modern ARM Cortex-M controllers, the EC000 tolerates harsh industrial EMI environments because of its robust bus architecture.

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Point-of-Sale Terminals

POS terminals often run legacy 68000 firmware for receipt printers, cash drawers and card readers; the MC68EC000CAA10 provides the right balance of throughput and cost for these applications. Its 16-bit external data bus simplifies interface to character LCDs, keypads and serial peripherals. The 10 MHz clock grade processes typical transaction firmware without bottlenecks. Using EC000 instead of the full 68000 cuts system cost while preserving object-code compatibility with installed firmware bases.

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Automotive Instrument Clusters

Legacy automotive instrument clusters use M68K microprocessors for gauge drives, CAN gateways and body controllers; the MC68EC000CAA10 fits 24V vehicle electrical systems with appropriate regulation. Its wide operating temperature range supports under-dash environments. The QFP-64 package enables compact PCB designs. Note that this part is not AEC-Q100 qualified - automotive designs requiring formal qualification should use automotive-graded equivalents or up-screen the standard part.

✈️

Avionics Flight Control Legacy Systems

Avionics flight control systems on aircraft designed in the 1980s and 1990s use 68000-series processors; the MC68EC000CAA10 maintains those certified systems without firmware porting. The wide temperature tolerance and proven M68K reliability are critical for DO-178C certified designs. The 24-bit address bus supports substantial navigation database memory. Long-term availability through Rochester Electronics and authorized distributors makes the EC000 viable for DO-178 sustainment programs.

🌐

Telecom Switching Equipment

Telecom switching systems deployed in the 1990s and early 2000s use MC68EC000 for call control and switching fabric management; the MC68EC000CAA10 supports these legacy platforms through sustainment programs. Its bus architecture interfaces cleanly to time-division switching fabrics. The 10 MHz throughput handles call-control firmware and signalling stacks without bottlenecks. Authorized aftermarket distributors like Rochester Electronics provide long-term continuity for telecom-grade support contracts.

🖥️

Embedded Control Boards (VME/CPCI)

VMEbus and CompactPCI single-board computers historically used MC68EC000 processors for I/O controllers, peripheral boards and processor mezzanines; the MC68EC000CAA10 enables form-fit-function replacements for end-of-life boards. The 16-bit data bus aligns with legacy VME mezzanine standards. The 10 MHz speed grade suits simple peripheral controllers that don't need full CPU horsepower. Drop-in compatibility with the same QFP-64 footprint enables redesign without PCB rework.

Tóm tắt các sản phẩm được đề xuất

MC68EC000CAA8 Slower grade (8 MHz) for lower-power industrial designs Được sử dụng trong: Industrial Control Systems, Point-of-Sale Terminals, Avionics Flight Control Legacy Systems MC68SEC000AA10 NXP Semiconductors Được sử dụng trong: Industrial Control Systems, Automotive Instrument Clusters MC68EC000CAA12 Higher-grade 12.5 MHz upgrade for faster transactions Được sử dụng trong: Point-of-Sale Terminals, Avionics Flight Control Legacy Systems MC68EC000CAA10 NXP Semiconductors Được sử dụng trong: Automotive Instrument Clusters, Telecom Switching Equipment MC68302 Integrated comms controller alternative Được sử dụng trong: Telecom Switching Equipment MC68EC000CAA16 Higher-grade 16 MHz upgrade for new VME SBCs Được sử dụng trong: Embedded Control Boards (VME/CPCI) TMP68EC000AF-10 Second-source 10 MHz variant Được sử dụng trong: Embedded Control Boards (VME/CPCI)
What is the operating frequency of MC68EC000CAA10?
The MC68EC000CAA10 operates at a maximum clock frequency of 10 MHz, yielding a 100 ns minimum instruction cycle at full speed. According to the verified distributor data, this is the 10 MHz speed grade within the MC68EC000 family. Engineers should configure their oscillator and bus cycle logic to this clock rate to ensure correct memory timing.
What is the difference between MC68EC000 and MC68000?
The MC68EC000 is a reduced-pin-count variant of the MC68000 with a 16-bit external data bus instead of the full 68000's selectable 8/16/32-bit bus sizing logic. Both share the same 32-bit internal registers, 24-bit address bus and object-code compatible instruction set. The EC000 reduces package pin count and die cost while preserving 68000 binary compatibility, ideal for embedded systems not requiring dynamic bus sizing.
Where to buy MC68EC000CAA10 online?
The MC68EC000CAA10 is available from authorized distributors including DigiKey (DigiKey part number MC68EC000CAA10-ND), with stock and pricing data observed on Octopart across multiple distributors. As of 2026-10-17, Rochester Electronics LLC and NXP USA Inc. are the primary franchised sources. Lead time and inventory should be confirmed at order entry because the part is mature.
What is the price of MC68EC000CAA10?
The MC68EC000CAA10 unit price starts at approximately $6.98 at quantity 1, as observed on icDirectory and DigiKey listings as of 2026-10-17. Tier pricing drops to around $5.85 at 100 units and $4.75 at 1000 units. Volume pricing is available directly from NXP franchised distributors and authorized stockists.
What is the lead time for MC68EC000CAA10?
Lead time for MC68EC000CAA10 is typically same-day or next-day from distributors that show 'ships today' on DigiKey, including Rochester Electronics LLC and NXP USA Inc. as of 2026-10-17. Bulk orders above distributor stock may require 4-6 weeks from factory or authorized aftermarket sources. Confirm current lead time before placing volume orders.
Is MC68EC000CAA10 in stock?
Yes, the MC68EC000CAA10 is currently in stock at multiple distributors, with icDirectory reporting 37,050 units available as of 2026-10-17. DigiKey and Rochester Electronics also show active stock. The part is mature and broadly available through the authorized channel, though demand from legacy industrial customers can shift availability quickly.
MC68EC000CAA10 vs MC68SEC000 - which is better for new design?
The MC68EC000CAA10 and MC68SEC000 are nearly identical architecturally; the SEC000 suffix indicates a specific static operation variant suitable for low-power designs. For new industrial designs choose MC68EC000CAA10 when 10 MHz is sufficient and you need the standard plastic 64-QFP. For battery-backed or low-power applications, prefer the SEC000 if available in the same QFP-64 footprint.
When should I choose MC68EC000CAA10 over MC68302?
Choose the MC68EC000CAA10 when you need a pure general-purpose M68K microprocessor for an embedded control board with external memory and peripherals you control directly. Choose the MC68302 when you need integrated communications controllers (serial, HDLC, Ethernet) and DMA channels for telecom or networking designs. The EC000 is leaner, cheaper and more flexible for discrete peripheral designs.
What is the best drop-in replacement for MC68EC000CAA10?
The best drop-in replacement for MC68EC000CAA10 in the same 64-QFP footprint is the MC68EC000CAA8 (8 MHz grade) for cooler operation or the MC68EC000CAA12 (12.5 MHz grade) for higher throughput. Cross-brand alternatives such as the Toshiba TMP68EC000AF-10 also serve the same QFP-64 footprint. Pin compatibility and instruction set identity make these drop-in candidates with parametric differences of only the clock grade.
Can MC68EC000CAA8 replace MC68EC000CAA10?
Yes, the MC68EC000CAA8 can replace the MC68EC000CAA10 on the same PCB if your system allows the 20% slower clock (8 MHz vs 10 MHz). Both share the same 64-QFP (14x14 mm) package and identical pinout. Reverse replacement (CAA10 in an 8 MHz-only system) requires confirming your oscillator and bus cycle logic can tolerate the higher clock.
Where to download MC68EC000CAA10 datasheet PDF?
The MC68EC000CAA10 datasheet PDF is available through icDirectory at the manufacturer part number page, with Rochester Electronics LLC distributing the official NXP/Freescale datasheet. The original Motorola MC68EC000 technical reference manual also covers this part. For the latest revision always request the current datasheet directly from NXP or an authorized distributor.
Where to find MC68EC000CAA10 pinout?
The MC68EC000CAA10 pinout is documented in the official NXP/Motorola MC68EC000 technical reference manual and reproduced in datasheet PDFs available from icDirectory and Rochester Electronics. The 64-QFP package has pins grouped by function: address bus A1-A23, data bus D0-D15, control signals (AS, LDS, UDS, R/W, FC0-FC2), interrupts (IPL0-IPL2), bus arbitration (BR, BG, BGACK) and power/ground. Refer to the QFP pinout diagram on page 1 of the datasheet.
What are the key specifications of MC68EC000CAA10 that engineers should know?
The MC68EC000CAA10 is a 10 MHz 32-bit M68K microprocessor in 64-QFP, with 8 data + 8 address 32-bit registers, 24-bit address bus and 16-bit external data bus. It executes the full MC68000 instruction set, supports 7 levels of interrupt priority, and requires external memory for program and data storage. It is object-code compatible with the full MC68000, EC000 and SEC000 variants, making firmware portable across the family.
What are the typical applications of MC68EC000CAA10?
Typical applications include industrial control systems, point-of-sale terminals, automotive instrument clusters, avionics flight-control legacy systems, telecom switching equipment and embedded control boards where 68000 binary code reuse is mandated. The 10 MHz speed grade suits systems where legacy firmware is maintained rather than ported. For new designs consider ColdFire MCF5200/5300 for drop-in code compatibility at higher clock speeds.
Is the MC68EC000CAA10 RoHS compliant?
RoHS compliance status for MC68EC000CAA10 is not explicitly stated in the verified distributor data as of 2026-10-17, so this should be confirmed with the supplier before use in RoHS-mandated designs. The standard 64-QFP package offered by NXP USA Inc. typically ships with Pb-free solder finish, but written confirmation from the franchised distributor is required for production builds.

Dữ liệu tham khảo kỹ thuật cho MC68EC000CAA10 — so sánh, hướng dẫn thiết kế và thông tin tuân thủ.

Hướng dẫn chọn lựa

Choose the MC68EC000CAA10 when you need a 10 MHz 32-bit M68K microprocessor in a 64-QFP for legacy firmware reuse, industrial control or telecom sustainment. The 10 MHz grade balances throughput and power for cost-sensitive embedded designs. Choose MC68EC000CAA8 (8 MHz) for cooler operation or stricter thermal envelopes; choose MC68EC000CAA12 (12.5 MHz) for throughput-sensitive applications. Choose TMP68EC000AF-10 from Toshiba or HD68EC000CP-10 from Renesas for second-source qualification. For new designs, consider ColdFire MCF5200/5300 family which is source-code compatible but requires PCB rework and firmware porting. All 64-QFP variants share the same pinout, so swap is mechanical-only across grades.

So sánh với các sản phẩm thay thế

Tham số Sản phẩm này MC68EC000CAA8 MC68EC000CAA12 TMP68EC000AF-10 HD68EC000CP-10
Brand NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors Toshiba Renesas Electronics
Package 64-QFP (14x14) 64-QFP (14x14) - same 64-QFP (14x14) - same 64-QFP (14x14) - same 64-QFP (14x14) - same
Clock Frequency 10 MHz 8 MHz 12.5 MHz 10 MHz 10 MHz
Architecture EC000 (M68K) EC000 (M68K) - same EC000 (M68K) - same EC000 (M68K) - same EC000 (M68K) - same
External Data Bus 16-bit 16-bit 16-bit 16-bit 16-bit
Address Bus 24-bit 24-bit 24-bit 24-bit 24-bit
Instruction Set MC68000 compatible MC68000 compatible MC68000 compatible MC68000 compatible MC68000 compatible

Bảo phân biệt quan trọng

  • Exact drop-in pin compatibility across the EC000 family (vsMC68EC000CAA8 / MC68EC000CAA12)
  • Multi-vendor second-source availability (vsTMP68EC000AF-10 (Toshiba) / HD68EC000CP-10 (Renesas))
  • Object-code compatible with the full MC68000 instruction set (vsColdFire MCF5206)

Ghi chú thiết kế

The MC68EC000CAA10 requires a clean +5V supply (VCC pins at positions 1, 42, 57); bulk decoupling of 10uF tantalum plus 0.1uF ceramic should be placed within 1 inch of each VCC pin. Estimated: at 10 MHz the EC000 draws approximately 50 mA typical, so budget a 200 mA supply. Ground pins (17, 34) should be tied to a continuous ground plane to avoid ground bounce on the address bus during DTACK transitions.

The EC000's address and data buses transition simultaneously, so place 33 ohm series termination resistors within 1 inch of the processor pins on A1-A23 and D0-D15 to dampen reflections on longer traces. Keep bus traces short and matched (within 1 inch length difference) to avoid skew between AS, LDS and UDS strobes. For memory-heavy designs, add a bus buffer (e.g. 74F245) to isolate the EC000 from heavy capacitive loads.

Do not confuse the EC000 (64-pin) with the full MC68000 (64-pin DIP) - their pinouts are NOT compatible. The EC000 omits bus-sizing signals (DSACK0/1) and uses LDS/UDS for byte selection. Ensure your reset supervisor provides at least 100 ms of stable clock before releasing RESET. The DTACK pin must be pulled up to VCC through 4.7k ohm if no peripheral is driving it, to prevent bus errors during power-on.

Place the EC000 at one edge of the PCB with all bus signals radiating away from it; keep the clock trace (CLK pin 56) shorter than 1 inch with a ground reference. Route VCC and GND on adjacent layers with vias stitching the ground plane. The 64-QFP has a 0.8 mm pitch requiring fine-pitch PCB fabrication (6 mil trace/space minimum); plan via-in-pad or dogbone fanout accordingly.

Thông tin tuân thủ

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Qualified
Không chì
Unknown
Không halogen
Unknown
Khoáng vật xung đột
Unknown

RoHS, REACH and halogen-free status are not explicitly stated in the verified distributor data as of 2026-10-17. Automotive designs require AEC-Q100 screening since this part is not qualified; contact NXP for automotive-grade equivalents.

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