MPC8260AZUMHBB

The MPC8260AZUMHBB is Freescale/NXP’s PowerQUICC II Pro single‑chip communications processor. It blends a PowerPC-based application core with hardware networking accelerators and multiple high‑speed interfaces designed for embedded telecom and networking equipment.
Typical uses include embedded routers, switches, gateways, and base-station nodes that require high-throughput packet processing and reliable I/O.
Key features (as in the MPC8260 family): on‑chip PCI/PCI‑X host interfaces, multiple Ethernet MACs, memory controllers for DRAM/Flash, DMA engines, and often security/cryptography accelerators, plus I/O and QoS/performance features for networking workloads.
The AZUMHBB suffix denotes the specific package and temperature/grade variant of this device. For exact clock speeds, pinout, electrical specs, and peripheral counts, consult the official MPC8260AZUMHBB datasheet and reference manuals.

Here are the key features of the MPC8260AZUMHBB (PowerQUICC II Pro single‑chip):
- Single PowerPC 32‑bit core with on‑die L2 cache (MPC8260 family)
- Clock/Performance: typical high‑MHz PPC core (per datasheet range varies by revision)
- Integrated Ethernet: multiple MACs for high‑speed networking (10/100/1000 Mbps capable) with RMII/GMII interfaces
- PCI/PCI‑X: high‑speed PCI/PCI‑X interfaces for I/O integration
- Memory system: DDR SDRAM controller supporting external memory, typically up to substantial RAM (capacity depends on board design)
- Boot/Storage interfaces: boot ROM and external flash interfaces
- Peripherals: multiple serial ports (UARTs), I2C, SPI, GPIOs, timers, watchdog
- DMA engine for high‑throughput data movement
- On‑chip interconnects and buffering optimized for network/data‑path processing
- Suited for: embedded communications, router/switch, telecom hardware
Note: exact MHz, number of Ethernet MACs, and memory limits depend on the specific silicon revision and board design. For precise specs, refer to the official datasheet for MPC8260AZUMHBB.

PBGA (Plastic Ball Grid Array) package.

Pin count: 1000 pins (BGA package, AZUMHBB variant).
Function: Freescale MPC8260 is a PowerQUICC II Pro 32-bit PowerPC-based embedded communications processor with integrated Ethernet MACs, PCI/PCI-X controllers, USB, and DDR SDRAM controller, used as a network/telecom processor.

Manufacturer: Freescale Semiconductor (now part of NXP Semiconductors; originally a Motorola spin-off).
What kind of company: A global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures embedded processors, microprocessors, microcontrollers and other integrated circuits for automotive, networking, consumer electronics, and industrial markets.

- Embedded telecom/networking gear: edge routers, switches, DSLAMs, VPN gateways
- Wireless infrastructure: base stations, backhaul equipment
- Network security appliances: firewalls, VPN/UTM devices
- Industrial automation and control requiring high I/O and deterministic processing
These cover typical MPC8260AZUMHBB use cases in embedded telecom and networking applications.

Equivalent products are other PowerQUICC II Pro devices in the MPC82xx family. There isn’t a one‑to‑one package substitute. Typical cross‑references include MPC8250 and MPC8270 variants (and other MPC82xx parts with similar peripherals). For an exact substitute, use the Freescale/NXP cross‑reference database or consult an authorized distributor.