The high degree of integration and optimized mix of features in the MPC830x processor family is an ideal solution for entry-level industrial and general networking applications, such as Test & Measurement, I/O channel card, routers, modems and industrial control applications. Industrial test and measurement applications can benefit from the IEEE 1588v2 support, which delivers nanosecond-level clock accuracy, as well as double precision floating point unit, integrated serial communications, and a DDR2 memory controller which are all featured in these low cost products. The MPC8306 and MPC8306S are ideal for programmable logic controllers, as well as factory automation bridging and gateway applications. The NXP QUICC Engine technology, with its dedicated 32-bit RISC engine, allows Ethernet as well as industrial networking protocols to be fully offloaded, which in turn allows full utilization of the core processor for application support. Both the MPC8309 and MPC8306 also support the popular CAN network interface, enabling protocol bridging from legacy fieldbus networks to modern industrial Ethernet networks in a single chip, reducing system design complexity and cost. The MPC8309 with its integrated PCI and three 10/100 Ethernet ports delivers multiple I/O options for I/O channel card applications. These cards typically sit to the side of a main communications line card, and will benefit from the ideal mix of peripherals featured in the MPC8309, such as eSDHC, high-speed USB 2.0, TDM and HDLC and the outstanding performance of up to 800 DMIPS available from this low cost processor. With its triple 10/100 Ethernet ports, quad CAN ports and twin DUARTs, the MPC8306 is engineered to seamlessly communicate across a variety of protocols used in the building and factory automation markets. With 1 W typical power, this versatile processor enables lower-cost, fanless designs for cost sensitive applications.