MC68302RC16C

The MC68302RC16C from NXP Semiconductors is a versatile one-chip processor designed for networking and communications products. It integrates an MC68000/MC68008 microprocessor core, a system integration block, and a communications processor.

This processor operates at a speed of 16MHz and requires a 5.0V supply. It features an M68000 core and supports 8/16-bit operations. The device includes three Serial Communications Controllers (SCCs) and two Serial Management Controllers (SMCs), enabling support for protocols such as HDLC/SDLC, Bisync, UART, DDCMP, and Totally Transparent.

Key technical specifications include an on-chip 1152-byte dual-port RAM, three timers with a software watchdog, and four programmable chip-select lines. It also incorporates an Independent Direct Memory Access (IDMA) Controller and an interrupt controller with two modes of operation. The MC68302RC16C is available in a 132-PGA Exposed Pad package and is designed for through-hole mounting.

Typical applications for this processor include ISDN equipment, data concentrators, modems, line cards, network bridges, and gateways. Its flexible architecture allows for concurrent operation of different protocols, making it suitable for a wide variety of communication-intensive designs.