## MPC8349E PowerQUICC II™ Pro Processor Summary


1. Overview:

️· Purpose: A high-performance, integrated communications processor designed for networking, communications, and pervasive computing applications. It's part of the PowerQUICC II™ Pro family and represents a next-generation extension of the PowerQUICC II line.
️· Architecture: Based on a System-on-Chip (SoC) architecture utilizing the enhanced e300 core built on Power Architecture™ technology. It's software-compatible with existing 603e core-based products.
️· Clock Speed: Up to 667 MHz.

2. Key Features and Functionality:

️· e300 Core: An enhanced version of the 603e core, including a 32KB data cache and 32KB instruction cache with integrated parity checking.
️· Memory Interface: Supports DDR/DDR2 memory. Versions with different memory frequencies are available (e.g., 667/333).
️· Connectivity:
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet
- Dual PCI interfaces
- Hi-Speed USB controllers
️· Integrated Security Engine: (Indicated by the "E" suffix in the part number - e.g., MPC8349E). Includes support for:
- DES
- 3DES
- MD-5
- SHA-1
- AES
- ARC-4
- Public key accelerator
- On-chip random number generator

3. Applications:

Suitable for a wide range of applications, including:

️· Ethernet routers and switches
️· Wireless LAN (WLAN) equipment
️· Network storage devices
️· Home network appliances
️· Industrial control systems
️· Copiers and printers

4. Key Advantages:

️· Cost-Effectiveness: Offers a good balance of performance and cost.
️· Integration: High level of integration simplifies board design.
️· Flexibility: Flexible SoC platform allows for market-optimized designs.

5. Part Number Designation:

️· MPC8349E: Base part number. "E" signifies the presence of the integrated security engine.
️· Suffixes: Indicate various characteristics:
- AJF: Indicates the CPU/DDR frequency (e.g., 533/333).
- C: Indicates a temperature range (-40 to 105°C).
- Package Suffixes: Different suffixes specify the package type (e.g., TBGA, PBGA) and pin count.



Comparison to MPC8347 and MPC8343:

Feature	MPC8349E	MPC8347	MPC8343
Core	e300	e300	e300
Max Frequency	667 MHz	400 MHz	N/A
Memory Controller	DDR/DDR2	DDR/DDR2	DDR/DDR2
PCI Interface	Dual	Single	Single
Security Engine	Yes (E suffix)	Yes (E suffix)	Yes (E suffix)