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MC68EC040RC20A - 32-bit M68000 MPU 20MHz 179-PGA | NXP

料号: MC68EC040RC20A ✗ 停产
有现货 1-3 个工作日内发货
5.0 V (typical) Vdss 179-pin PGA (47.24 x 47.24 mm) Package 20 MHz Speed
低至 $55 USD / 件
最小起订量: 1 |
价格更新于: 2026-10-16
批量定价
数量 单价 小计
1 $95 $95.00
10 $85 $850.00
100 $75 $7,500.00
500 $65 $32,500.00
1,000 $55 $55,000.00
ℹ️ 所有价格均以 USD 计价

MC68EC040RC20A 概述

The NXP (formerly Motorola/Freescale) MC68EC040RC20A is a 32-bit M68000-family microprocessor running at 20 MHz, packaged in a 179-pin PGA (Pin Grid Array, 47.24 x 47.24 mm) ceramic/ceramic-equivalent socket form factor. It is the cost-reduced 'EC' variant of the 68040 line, with the integrated floating-point unit (FPU) and memory management unit (MMU) removed to lower silicon cost while retaining the 68040 instruction set, on-chip 4 KB instruction cache and 4 KB data cache, six-stage pipeline, and 32-bit address/data bus.

A microprocessor (MPU) is the central execution unit of an embedded computer system: it fetches instructions from memory, decodes them, and drives peripherals via address, data, and control buses. The 68k family sits in the same hierarchy as ARM and x86 embedded parts, and the EC040 in particular is a 'cache-only' reduced variant used in legacy VMEbus boards, industrial controllers, and aerospace retrofits where deterministic integer performance and software compatibility outweigh the need for an FPU or hardware memory management.

Key features include 20 MIPS integer throughput at 20 MHz, dual 4 KB on-chip caches, a 32-bit internal data path, Burst mode bus support for filling cache lines, and full M68040 instruction-set compatibility (excluding MMU/FPU opcodes). The 179-pin PGA package supports through-hole socket mounting on a 2.54 mm grid, with 32 address lines, 32 data lines, and dedicated transfer-acknowledge/arbitration pins.

The 'EC' variant removes the MMU and FPU, allowing software to use a flat physical-address model. It is electrically and pin-compatible with the full MC68040 (when the FPU/MMU are not required), making it a common cost-down substitute in mature designs. Operating voltage is 5.0 V, junction temperature range 0C to +70C (commercial grade, 'RC' suffix).

Typical applications include legacy VMEbus single-board computers, industrial automation controllers, aerospace/avionics retrofits, telecom switching line-cards, and embedded instrumentation where existing 68k binary code must be preserved.

When designing with this part, ensure your memory subsystem can supply data at the burst rate, since a cache miss can stall the pipeline. Decoupling and clock-signal integrity are critical at 20 MHz; place bulk and ceramic decoupling capacitors close to the PGA socket pins.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.

直接替换替代料: MC68EC040RC20A ——相同封装,引脚兼容。需要 PCB 改动的不同封装料号已排除。

本系列中的变体

可与以下型号直接替换的同系列型号: MC68EC040RC20A (相同外形与封装尺寸) ——差异在于 Mounting Type, Package, Address Bus Width, Core Architecture, Manufacturer.

NXP Semiconductors
Mounting Type: Surface Mount
Package: 184-CQFP (31.3 x 31.3 mm), ceramic, gull-wing
Core Architecture: M68000 (68k) CISC/RISC, 32-bit
对比 MC68EC040RC20A →
NXP Semiconductors
Mounting Type: Through-hole (PGA socket)
Package: 179-Pin PGA (47.24 x 47.24 mm), ceramic
Address Bus Width: 32-Bit (4 GB linear)
对比 MC68EC040RC20A →

快速对比工具——选择替代料号进行并排对比:

MC68040RC20A

✅ 直接替换
📦 179-pin PGA (47.24x47.24 mm)
same 179-pin PGA footprint, full 68040 with FPU and MMU included

📋 参考替代料(不在目录中)

MC68LC040RC20A

✅ 直接替换
📦 179-pin PGA (47.24x47.24 mm)
same 179-pin PGA footprint, FPU present but MMU removed

📋 参考替代料(不在目录中)

MC68EC040RC20B

✅ 直接替换
📦 179-pin PGA (47.24x47.24 mm)
same 179-pin PGA footprint, minor silicon revision, identical electrical specs

📋 参考替代料(不在目录中)

MC68EC040RC25A

✅ 直接替换
NXP Semiconductors
📦 179-pin PGA (47.24x47.24 mm)
32-Bit MPU, M680x0 family · 68040 (EC - no FPU) · 1 · 32-Bit · 32-Bit (4 GB linear) · 25 MHz · 4 KB · 4 KB

✓ 有现货

$92 / 个

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MC68EC040RC16A

✅ 直接替换
📦 179-pin PGA (47.24x47.24 mm)
same 179-pin PGA footprint, 16 MHz vs 20 MHz clock (-20% throughput, lower power)

📋 参考替代料(不在目录中)

MC68EC040FE20A

✅ 直接替换
NXP Semiconductors
📦 179-pin PGA (47.24x47.24 mm)
Motorola (legacy); also labeled NXP Semiconductors / Freescale Semiconductor · Obsolete · 68040 · 1 · M68000 (68k) CISC/RISC, 32-bit · 32-bit · 20 MHz · 5.0 V

✓ 有现货

$25.5 / 个

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MC68EC040RC20A 最大额定值与电气特性

Manufacturer NXP Semiconductors (formerly Motorola / Freescale)
Product Type Microprocessor (MPU)
Core Architecture M68000 (68000 family, 68040-derived 'EC' core)
Core / Bits 1 Core, 32-bit
Instruction Set M68040 (MMU/FPU removed in 'EC' variant)
Clock Frequency 20 MHz
Performance 20 MIPS integer (estimated)
On-Chip Instruction Cache 4 KB
On-Chip Data Cache 4 KB
FPU Not present (EC variant)
MMU Not present (EC variant)
Address Bus Width 32-bit
数据总线宽度 32-bit
电源电压 5.0 V (typical)
工作温度 0C to +70C (commercial 'RC' suffix)
封装 179-pin PGA (47.24 x 47.24 mm)
安装类型 Through-hole PGA socket
RoHS 状态 Unknown (legacy product, likely non-RoHS)
Process Technology HCMOS

MC68EC040RC20A 179-pin pga (47.24 x 47.24 mm) 引脚配置指南

MC68EC040RC20A(179-pin pga (47.24 x 47.24 mm) 封装)的引脚配置。 该数字 IC 包含 GPIO、通信接口(UART、SPI、I2C)和电源引脚。请参阅制造商数据手册以了解复用引脚功能和配置选项。对嵌入式系统设计和 PCB 布局至关重要。

MC68EC040RC20A 的 179-pin pga (47.24 x 47.24 mm) 封装引脚图

暂无详细引脚数据: MC68EC040RC20A.

请参阅 数据手册 以查看完整引脚配置。

典型应用

MC68EC040RC20A 适用于 7 应用s: Legacy VMEbus Single-Board Computers, Industrial Automation Controllers, Aerospace and Avionics Retrofits, Telecom Line Cards and Switch Fabrics, Medical Imaging Instrumentation, Embedded Test and Measurement, Network Storage Controllers.

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Legacy VMEbus Single-Board Computers

The MC68EC040RC20A is the workhorse CPU of late-1990s VMEbus single-board computers in industrial and avionics systems. Its 20 MHz core, dual 4 KB caches, and 32-bit address/data bus match the VMEbus D32 cycle profile, sustaining 20 MIPS integer throughput on legacy 68k firmware. The 179-pin PGA package drops into standard VME CPU sockets, and the absence of an MMU keeps software in physical-address flat mode, simplifying DMA and shared-memory designs. Decoupling and bus-termination practices from the M68040UM still apply, and Burst-mode line fills help maintain cache coherency across the VMEbus backplane.

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Industrial Automation Controllers

In factory-floor PLCs and motion controllers, the MC68EC040RC20A provides deterministic 32-bit integer performance with the ruggedness of a PGA socketed part. Its 20 MIPS integer throughput handles real-time ladder-logic interpretation, PID loops, and serial/Ethernet protocol stacks in legacy controllers. The 'RC' commercial temperature grade (0C to +70C) suits most enclosed industrial cabinets; for harsher environments, the 'FE' industrial-grade -40C to +85C variant (MC68EC040FE20A) shares the same pinout. Designers value the absence of an MMU because the OS is typically a simple RTOS or bare-metal scheduler.

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Aerospace and Avionics Retrofits

The MC68EC040RC20A continues to serve in certified avionics and military retrofit programmes where the 68k binary image is already DO-178 or MIL-STD-1540 qualified and cannot be revalidated on a new processor. Its deterministic instruction timing, 32-bit address space, and pin-grid-array through-hole construction ease board-level qualification. The part's long-term availability through Rochester Electronics and authorised brokers is critical for sustainment programmes spanning decades. Engineers reuse the original M68040 reference designs, scaling only the cooling solution if upgrading to the 25 MHz RC25A variant.

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Telecom Line Cards and Switch Fabrics

In legacy telecom line cards and TDM switch fabrics, the MC68EC040RC20A performs call-processing, signalling, and OAM&P housekeeping at 20 MIPS. Its 32-bit data path and burst-mode bus sustain high-throughput DMA to TDM framers, while the dual on-chip caches absorb jitter from interrupt-driven packet arrivals. The 'EC' architecture (no MMU) keeps the RTOS footprint small, fitting in tens of KB of SRAM, and the PGA package allows conformal-coated boards to be reworked easily. Memory subsystems typically pair the EC040 with 32-bit EDO DRAM or SRAM banks controlled by the MC68EC040 bus controller signals.

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Medical Imaging Instrumentation

The MC68EC040RC20A powers the control planes of legacy ultrasound, MRI gradient controllers, and patient-monitoring equipment where reliability and deterministic response are paramount. Its integer throughput handles waveform processing and beam-forming control at 20 MIPS, while the absence of an FPU simplifies safety certification because no floating-point edge cases need to be analysed. The through-hole PGA socket simplifies field serviceability in regulated medical environments. Designers maintain firmware validation on the same silicon revision across the product lifecycle to avoid triggering re-certification.

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Embedded Test and Measurement

In oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and protocol analysers of the late 1990s and early 2000s, the MC68EC040RC20A provides the integer processing power needed to manage displays, run GPIB/USB stacks, and orchestrate data acquisition. Its 32-bit address space accommodates large waveform buffers, and the dual caches smooth out bursty data flows from ADC front-ends. Test equipment designers often use the 'RC' commercial-grade part inside climate-controlled chassis; the 'FE' industrial variant suits portable instruments. Modern replacements target ColdFire or ARM Cortex-A, but EC040 sustainment programmes remain active.

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Network Storage Controllers

Legacy RAID controllers and NAS appliances from the late 1990s employed the MC68EC040RC20A as the management CPU for RAID metadata, SCSI/ATA command queuing, and TCP/IP offload coordination. Its 32-bit integer performance and burst-mode bus sustain sequential command streams, while the on-chip caches absorb metadata lookups. The PGA socket allows production rework when field failures occur. Designers appreciated that the absence of an MMU simplified real-time response to storage interrupts. The 20 MHz clock was sufficient for the gigabit-era management plane, not the data plane itself.

推荐产品汇总

MC68040RC20A Full 68040 drop-in with FPU/MMU 用于: Legacy VMEbus Single-Board Computers, Industrial Automation Controllers, Aerospace and Avionics Retrofits, Telecom Line Cards and Switch Fabrics, Medical Imaging Instrumentation, Embedded Test and Measurement MC68LC040RC20A LC variant with FPU, no MMU 用于: Legacy VMEbus Single-Board Computers, Aerospace and Avionics Retrofits, Medical Imaging Instrumentation, Network Storage Controllers MC68EC040RC25A NXP Semiconductors 用于: Legacy VMEbus Single-Board Computers, Industrial Automation Controllers, Telecom Line Cards and Switch Fabrics, Embedded Test and Measurement, Network Storage Controllers MC68EC040FE20A NXP Semiconductors 用于: Industrial Automation Controllers, Medical Imaging Instrumentation, Embedded Test and Measurement MC68EC040RC20B Silicon revision variant 用于: Aerospace and Avionics Retrofits, Network Storage Controllers MC68EC040RC16A Lower-power 16 MHz variant 用于: Telecom Line Cards and Switch Fabrics
What is the MC68EC040RC20A?
The MC68EC040RC20A is a 32-bit M68000-family microprocessor from NXP (formerly Motorola/Freescale) running at 20 MHz in a 179-pin PGA package. It is the cost-reduced 'EC' derivative of the MC68040 with the floating-point unit and memory management unit removed, while retaining 4 KB instruction cache and 4 KB data cache. It is widely used in legacy VMEbus boards, industrial controllers, and aerospace retrofits.
What is the difference between the MC68EC040 and the MC68040?
The MC68EC040 is the cost-reduced variant of the MC68040 with the FPU and MMU removed; the MC68040 retains both. Both parts share the same 179-pin PGA pinout, M68040 instruction set, 4 KB I-cache / 4 KB D-cache, and 20 MHz core, so the EC040 is pin-compatible with the full 68040 in designs that do not need the FPU or memory management.
What is the operating voltage of MC68EC040RC20A?
The MC68EC040RC20A operates from a single 5.0 V supply typical of 68040-family devices. Designers should provide bulk decoupling and short, low-impedance traces from the 5 V plane to the PGA socket pins to maintain clock-signal integrity at 20 MHz.
Does the MC68EC040RC20A include an FPU or MMU?
No. The 'EC' suffix denotes the 'economy' variant in which both the floating-point unit and the memory management unit are removed to reduce silicon cost. Software must avoid FPU/MMU opcodes, although the integer instruction set is fully M68040-compatible.
What package does the MC68EC040RC20A use?
The MC68EC040RC20A is housed in a 179-pin PGA (Pin Grid Array) package measuring 47.24 x 47.24 mm with a 2.54 mm pin pitch. It is intended for through-hole PGA socket mounting, allowing field replacement on legacy VMEbus boards. The PGA pinout is identical to the full MC68040.
Where can I buy the MC68EC040RC20A today?
The MC68EC040RC20A is listed as obsolete by NXP and is no longer in volume production. Available stock today is held by distributors such as Rochester Electronics, Mouser, Micro-Semiconductor.com, and ampheo, with pricing starting around USD 95 for qty 1 as of 2026-10-16. Lead times vary from immediate ship to several weeks depending on inventory.
What is the price of MC68EC040RC20A?
Distributor pricing for the MC68EC040RC20A is approximately USD 95 per unit at qty 1, falling to about USD 55 at qty 1000 as of 2026-10-16. Pricing fluctuates because the part is obsolete; rochester Electronics, Mouser, and broker channels quote independent inventory positions. For high-volume orders, request formal quotes from authorized brokers.
What is the lead time for MC68EC040RC20A?
Lead time for the MC68EC040RC20A depends on the distributor channel. Rochester Electronics and Mouser typically ship from stock within 24-48 hours when inventory is available; broker-channel orders can range from 2-8 weeks depending on the lot and authenticity verification. As of 2026-10-16, several distributors list the part as in stock.
MC68EC040RC20A vs MC68040RC20A - which should I choose?
Choose the MC68EC040RC20A if your software does not use floating-point or MMU instructions, since it is the same pin-compatible die with the FPU and MMU removed and typically costs less on the secondary market. Choose the MC68040RC20A if your code requires FPU or memory-managed virtual addressing. Both share the same 179-pin PGA package and 20 MHz clock.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the MC68EC040RC20A?
The best drop-in replacements are other 'RC20A'-suffixed M68000-family parts in the same 179-pin PGA: the MC68040RC20A (full variant with FPU/MMU), the MC68LC040RC20A (with FPU but no MMU), and the MC68EC040RC20B / RC25A at 25 MHz. All share the same pinout and can be inserted into the same PGA socket. For new designs, however, consider a modern ColdFire MCF5475 or equivalent 32-bit MPU, which is software-compatible at the source level and far more available.
Where do I download the MC68EC040RC20A datasheet PDF?
The official documentation package for the MC68EC040 family is the M68040 User's Manual (M68040UM/AD), available as a free PDF from NXP's legacy documentation archive. Third-party mirrors such as DigChip also host the MC68EC040RC20A datasheet PDF. Note that the part is part of the M68000 family reference set; the User's Manual covers the full 68040/EC040/LC040 family.
Where can I find the MC68EC040RC20A pinout?
The full 179-pin PGA pinout is documented in the M68040 User's Manual (M68040UM/AD), section on signal assignments. Pins include 32 address lines (A0-A31), 32 data lines (D0-D31), transfer acknowledge, bus arbitration, interrupt, and clock pins. DigChip and findic.us also publish the pinout diagram for the MC68EC040RC20A.
Is the MC68EC040RC20A RoHS compliant?
The MC68EC040RC20A is a legacy product originally released before RoHS took effect; most lots are non-RoHS due to the lead-bearing PGA ceramic/finish construction. RoHS status for any specific lot should be confirmed with the supplier, and lead-free variants should be requested explicitly if RoHS compliance is mandatory. For new designs, choose a modern RoHS-compliant 32-bit MPU instead.
Is the MC68EC040RC20A suitable for new designs in 2026?
The MC68EC040RC20A is obsolete and not recommended for new designs. It is appropriate for legacy sustainment of existing VMEbus boards, industrial controllers, and aerospace/avionics retrofits where the 68k binary code base must be preserved. For new designs, evaluate modern NXP ColdFire MCF5475 or similar 32-bit MPUs, which provide source-level compatibility, far lower power, and active lifecycle status.
What cache configuration does the MC68EC040RC20A use?
The MC68EC040RC20A integrates two 4 KB physically-indexed on-chip caches: a 4 KB instruction cache and a 4 KB data cache. Both caches support burst-mode line fills from external memory and copy-back/write-through policies configurable via the cache control register. Cache behaviour significantly impacts performance at 20 MHz and software should be cache-aware to minimise line-fill stalls.

工程参考数据: MC68EC040RC20A ——对比、设计指导和合规信息。

选型指南

Choose the MC68EC040RC20A for legacy sustainment of M68000-family designs that do not require an FPU or MMU, including VMEbus single-board computers, industrial PLCs, telecom line cards, and aerospace retrofits running integer-only 68k code. If your software uses floating-point or memory-managed virtual addressing, upgrade to the pin-compatible MC68040RC20A (full variant) or MC68LC040RC20A (FPU only). For environments outside 0C to +70C, select the MC68EC040FE20A industrial-grade part. For higher throughput on the same pinout, consider the MC68EC040RC25A at 25 MHz. For new designs in 2026, evaluate the modern NXP ColdFire MCF5475 or equivalent 32-bit MPU, which is source-code compatible with 68k C code and provides substantially higher performance per watt. Stock through Rochester Electronics, Mouser, and authorised brokers as of 2026-10-16.

与替代料对比

参数 本产品 MC68040RC20A MC68LC040RC20A MC68EC040RC20B MC68EC040RC25A MC68EC040RC16A MC68EC040FE20A
Package 179-pin PGA (47.24x47.24 mm) 179-pin PGA - same 179-pin PGA - same 179-pin PGA - same 179-pin PGA - same 179-pin PGA - same 179-pin PGA - same
Brand NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors
Clock Frequency 20 MHz 20 MHz 20 MHz 20 MHz 25 MHz 16 MHz 20 MHz
FPU No (EC variant) Yes Yes No No No No
MMU No (EC variant) Yes No No No No No
On-Chip I-Cache / D-Cache 4 KB / 4 KB 4 KB / 4 KB 4 KB / 4 KB 4 KB / 4 KB 4 KB / 4 KB 4 KB / 4 KB 4 KB / 4 KB
Address / Data Bus 32-bit / 32-bit 32-bit / 32-bit 32-bit / 32-bit 32-bit / 32-bit 32-bit / 32-bit 32-bit / 32-bit 32-bit / 32-bit
Operating Temperature 0C to +70C (commercial) 0C to +70C 0C to +70C 0C to +70C 0C to +70C 0C to +70C -40C to +85C (industrial)
Supply Voltage 5.0 V 5.0 V 5.0 V 5.0 V 5.0 V 5.0 V 5.0 V

关键差异点

  • Cost-reduced EC variant without FPU/MMU (对比 MC68040RC20A)
  • Lower cost than LC040 (FPU retained, MMU removed) (对比 MC68LC040RC20A)
  • Standard commercial temperature grade at lowest cost (对比 MC68EC040FE20A)

设计说明

Use a high-quality PGA socket (e.g., Augat or Mill-Max) to allow field replacement; the 179-pin grid is a 2.54 mm pitch array. Provide at least 4-layer PCB construction with a dedicated ground plane and 5 V power plane to meet the 20 MHz bus timing budgets. Place bulk electrolytic and 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitors within 25 mm of every VCC/GND pin pair to suppress switching noise.

Route the 32-bit data and 32-bit address buses with controlled impedance (typically 50 ohm to ground) and matched trace lengths to preserve bus timing. The CLK input requires a clean, low-jitter source with a series-termination resistor close to the driver to dampen reflections. Refer to the M68040 User's Manual AC electrical specifications for setup/hold times when designing the memory interface.

The MC68EC040RC20A at 20 MHz with a 5.0 V supply can dissipate up to approximately 2-3 W. Ensure airflow or a heatsink is provided in enclosed chassis; the ceramic PGA package conducts heat through the pin grid into the socket and PCB copper. Measure junction temperature with a thermal couple during worst-case workload qualification, and apply derating if upgrading to the 25 MHz RC25A variant (roughly 25% higher dissipation).

Do not assume software compatibility with full 68040 binaries if FPU opcodes are used - the EC040 raises a line-F emulator trap and software must emulate floating-point operations or be recompiled for integer-only execution. Also confirm supply voltage sequencing: the MC68EC040 requires VCC to ramp monotonically and the reset line to be held until the clock stabilises. Finally, ensure the cache control register is initialised correctly to avoid stale cache lines after warm reset.

合规信息

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
无铅
Unknown
无卤
Unknown
冲突矿物
Unknown

Legacy product predates RoHS; most lots are non-RoHS due to PGA construction. AEC-Q100 not applicable (this is a microprocessor, not an automotive-qualified IC). Confirm compliance per specific lot with supplier.

数据核验日期: 2026-10-16 ——数据由 XAIPART 元器件工程团队核验和整理

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