NXP Semiconductors Microprocessors MPC8358ZQAGDGA

The MPC8358E PowerQUICC II Pro processor is a highly integrated communications processor designed for networking, wireless infrastructure, and telecommunications applications. It features an e300 core that operates at speeds up to 400 MHz and includes 32 Kbytes of instruction and data cache. The processor supports a variety of protocols through its QUICC Engine module, which facilitates interworking and switching between ATM, Ethernet, HDLC, and POS. The device is equipped with a single DDR SDRAM memory controller, a 32-bit PCI controller, and a flexible local bus. It also incorporates dual 32-bit RISC controllers for enhanced communication peripheral support and features such as dynamic power management and a dedicated security engine. The MPC8358E is suitable for applications including DSLAMs, network interface cards for 3G base stations, routers, and media gateways, making it a versatile choice for engineers in need of a robust communications processor.