MC68882EI16A

Specialized ICS Overview

The MC68882EI16A is a floating-point co-processor manufactured by Freescale Semiconductor. It is designed to support the MC68000 family of microprocessors, providing arithmetic acceleration for complex mathematical operations. The device is housed in a 68-pin PLCC (Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier) package with dimensions of 24.23x24.23 mm. It utilizes CMOS technology and operates on a 5 V power supply. The component is classified as a specialized IC within the arithmetic processor category.

Specialized ICS Feature Summary

• Floating-point arithmetic processing capabilities
• Compatible with MC68000 series processors
• 68-pin PLCC surface-mount package

Specialized ICS Applications

• Systems requiring high-speed floating-point calculations
• MC68000-based computer architectures
• Scientific and engineering computing applications

Specialized ICS Procurement Notes

Verify the specific revision level and manufacturing date code against current inventory records. Confirm that the 68-LCC J-Lead package matches the target PCB footprint requirements. Ensure compatibility with the host system's voltage levels and timing constraints before integration.

Specialized ICS Selection Notes

Select this component when floating-point performance is required for MC68000-family systems. Compare pinout and electrical specifications with other MC68882 variants to ensure package compatibility. Verify that the 5 V supply requirement aligns with the system design.

Specialized ICS Part Context

This part belongs to the MC68882 family of math coprocessors originally developed by Motorola and continued by Freescale/NXP. These components were widely used in workstations and embedded systems during the 1980s and 1990s to offload floating-point tasks from the main CPU.

Specialized ICS Replacement Considerations

Check for direct pin-compatible replacements within the MC68882 series. Consider modern DSP alternatives if legacy support is not mandatory. Verify that any substitute maintains the same interface protocol with the MC68000 bus.