MPC8548ECPXAQGB - PowerQUICC III 1.0GHz MPU 783-FCBGA | NXP
Teilenummer: MPC8548ECPXAQGB ✓ Aktiv| Menge | Stückpreis | Gesamt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $285 | $285,00 |
| 10 | $252 | $2.520,00 |
| 100 | $218.5 | $21.850,00 |
| 500 | $189 | $94.500,00 |
| 1.000 | $168.75 | $168.750,00 |
MPC8548ECPXAQGB Übersicht
What is a PowerQUICC processor? A PowerQUICC (pronounced "power-quick") is a communications-oriented microprocessor architecture from Freescale/NXP combining a PowerPC CPU core with integrated peripherals optimized for telecom and networking workloads. The PowerQUICC III generation adds deep-pipeline PowerPC e500 cores, DDR memory controllers, RapidIO and PCI Express fabric, and on-chip security engines. In the broader taxonomy, MPC8548 belongs to communications processors -> embedded microprocessors -> system-on-chip -> semiconductor IC, and bridges general-purpose computing with hardware-accelerated data-path functions.
Key features include a single PowerPC e500 core running at 1.0 GHz with dual-issue superscalar execution, hardware-accelerated encryption (SEC 4.0 engine), integrated DDR memory controller, four Gigabit Ethernet MACs, PCI Express and RapidIO interfaces, and a 32-bit local bus. The device operates from a 1.1 V core supply with 1.8 V/2.5 V/3.3 V I/O support and is manufactured in a 0.09 micrometer CMOS process. The 783-FCBGA package uses a flip-chip construction with an exposed die for thermal management, supporting junction temperatures up to 105 C in industrial-grade deployments.
Architecturally, the MPC8548ECPXAQGB pairs the e500 core with a 512 KB internal L2 cache, dedicated DDR1/DDR2 memory controller with ECC support, and a multi-protocol QUICC Engine subsystem for TDM and HDLC serial channels. The integrated SEC 4.0 block accelerates IPsec, SSL/TLS, and bulk cipher operations at wire speed, offloading the CPU in VPN, IDS, and SSL-terminating applications. DMA engines and a flexible interrupt controller further reduce CPU overhead for data-mover workloads.
Typical applications include enterprise routers and switches, line-card controllers for ATCA/AMC platforms, secure VPN gateways, industrial control with deterministic networking, network-attached storage (NAS) controllers, and military/aerospace embedded systems requiring long-life-cycle silicon. The 1.0 GHz clock and hardware security engine particularly suit encrypted WAN-edge appliances and IPsec concentrators.
When designing with this part, allocate sufficient PCB area for the 29x29 mm FC-BGA land pattern and follow NXP's thermal management guidelines: a minimum four-layer PCB with internal ground/power planes and a thermal pad connected through 0.1 mm-diameter via arrays. Power sequencing of 1.1 V core followed by 1.8 V/2.5 V/3.3 V I/O rails is mandatory to avoid latch-up.
This page synthesizes distributor stock, NXP/Freescale official datasheet parameters, and a drop-in alternatives matrix that engineers can use for legacy MPC85xx design refresh and EOL migration planning not available on a single distributor listing.
Drop-in-Alternativen für MPC8548ECPXAQGB – gleiches Gehäuse, Pin-kompatibel. Bauteile mit anderem Gehäuse, die eine PCB-Überarbeitung erfordern, sind ausgeschlossen.
Varianten dieser Serie
Modelle derselben Serie, die drop-in-kompatibel sind mit MPC8548ECPXAQGB (gleiche Bauform und Footprint) – abweichend in Core Architecture, Number of Cores, Ethernet, Lead-Free, Memory Controller.
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MPC8548ECPXAQGB Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften
| Processor Type | PowerQUICC III MPC85xx Communications Processor |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500 (32-bit) |
| Number of Cores | 1 Core |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 1.0 GHz |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.1 V |
| I/O Voltages | 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Manufacturing Process | 0.09 micrometer CMOS |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB |
| Memory Controller | DDR1/DDR2 with ECC |
| Ethernet | 4x Gigabit MAC |
| Security Engine | SEC 4.0 (IPsec/SSL/TLS acceleration) |
| Serial Interfaces | PCI Express, RapidIO, 4x GbE, QUICC Engine TDM/HDLC |
| Gehäuse | 783-FCBGA (29x29 mm), flip-chip BGA |
| Montageart | Surface Mount |
| MSL-Level | 3 (168 Hours) |
MPC8548ECPXAQGB 783-fcbga (29x29 mm), flip-chip bga Pinbelegungsleitfaden
Pinbelegung für MPC8548ECPXAQGB (783-fcbga (29x29 mm), flip-chip bga-Gehäuse). Dieser digitale IC umfasst GPIO, Kommunikationsschnittstellen (UART, SPI, I2C) und Versorgungspins. Alternative Pin-Funktionen und Konfigurationsoptionen entnehmen Sie dem Herstellerdatenblatt. Unverzichtbar für Embedded-System-Design und PCB-Layout.
Keine detaillierten Pinbelegungsdaten verfügbar für MPC8548ECPXAQGB.
Siehe die Datenblatt für die vollständige Pin-Konfiguration.
Typische Anwendungen
MPC8548ECPXAQGB ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: Enterprise Router and Switch Control Plane, IPsec VPN Gateway and SSL Accelerator, ATCA/AMC Line-Card Controller, Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Controller, Industrial Deterministic Networking Controller, Military and Aerospace Embedded Computing.
Enterprise Router and Switch Control Plane
The MPC8548ECPXAQGB's 1.0 GHz PowerPC e500 core and four integrated Gigabit Ethernet MACs make it an ideal control-plane processor for enterprise routers and L2/L3 switches. Its SEC 4.0 engine accelerates IPsec ESP/AH and SSL/TLS termination, enabling wire-speed VPN throughput without external crypto silicon. Typical placement is on the line card or main board with DDR2-registered ECC memory and external PHYs over SGMII; its PCI Express x4 links the MPU to a forwarding ASIC, while RapidIO serves chassis-to-chassis backplane interconnect. The 783-FCBGA footprint and 0.09 micrometer process ensure long-life industrial availability. Power dissipation at 1.1 V core scales with enabled SERDES lanes but remains manageable on a four-layer PCB with a via-array thermal pad.
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IPsec VPN Gateway and SSL Accelerator
The MPC8548ECPXAQGB integrates NXP's SEC 4.0 cryptographic accelerator that offloads AES, DES, 3DES, RSA, ECC, and random-number generation at line rate. For SSL-terminating gateways and IPsec concentrators, the SEC engine delivers multi-gigabit encrypted throughput while the e500 core handles routing policy and IKE key exchange. Typical board placement is between two Gigabit Ethernet PHY pairs (one WAN, one LAN) and a DDR2-ECC SO-DIMM, with the e500 core running Linux or VxWorks for the VPN stack. Compared with using a discrete crypto ASIC, the integrated engine reduces BOM cost, board area, and software complexity. The 0.09 micrometer CMOS process keeps active power near 5-7 W at full crypto load, manageable on a properly designed FC-BGA thermal pad.
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ATCA/AMC Line-Card Controller
In AdvancedTCA (ATCA) and AdvancedMC (AMC) telecom platforms, the MPC8548ECPXAQGB serves as the line-card management and packet-processing controller. Its PCI Express and RapidIO interfaces map directly to the ATCA fabric backplane, while the four Gigabit MACs feed line-card framer ASICs. The integrated DDR1/DDR2 controller with ECC supports up to 2 GB of registered memory for table lookup and route cache workloads. Compared with a discrete CPU + ASIC architecture, the MPC8548 integrates memory controller, fabric, and packet processing in one BGA, simplifying FRU design and reducing component count on hot-swappable line cards. The 783-FCBGA's 29x29 mm area allows standard AMC card layouts, with thermal design following NXP's hardware specifications document.
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Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Controller
The MPC8548ECPXAQGB's combination of a 1.0 GHz e500 core, hardware DMA engines, DDR2 controller with ECC, and four Gigabit Ethernet MACs suits mid-range NAS controllers serving SMB and SOHO storage. The integrated PCI Express can attach an external SATA/SAS RAID controller or scale-out to 10 Gigabit Ethernet, while the SEC engine accelerates encrypted-volume operations. A typical board layout pairs the MPC8548 with a PCI Express switch, DDR2 SO-DIMM with ECC, and two to four Gigabit PHYs; the e500 core runs a Linux storage stack (NFS, SMB, iSCSI). The 783-FCBGA package's high IO density keeps the PCB compact, and the long-life NXP PowerQUICC supply guarantees the 7-10 year production run typical of NAS OEMs.
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Industrial Deterministic Networking Controller
The MPC8548ECPXAQGB's QUICC Engine subsystem provides deterministic TDM and HDLC serial channels essential for industrial automation, SCADA, and TDM-over-IP gateways. With its PowerPC e500 core running real-time Linux or VxWorks and the QUICC Engine offloading serial protocol framing, designers build deterministic industrial controllers with sub-millisecond response. The four Gigabit MACs provide redundant Ethernet paths for fault-tolerant networks, while the SEC 4.0 engine secures Modbus/TCP and DNP3 over IP traffic. Compared with newer ARM Cortex-A SoCs, the PowerQUICC III has a longer NXP supply commitment (through 2030+) and a mature VxWorks ecosystem favored by industrial OEMs. The 783-FCBGA's robust thermal envelope supports industrial temperature deployments with proper PCB design.
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Military and Aerospace Embedded Computing
The MPC8548ECPXAQGB is widely deployed in military and aerospace embedded computing thanks to NXP's long-life PowerQUICC III supply program, radiation-tolerant variants, and MIL-STD-810 qualification support. Its PowerPC e500 core, integrated DDR2 with ECC, RapidIO for chassis interconnect, and SEC 4.0 for encrypted tactical networks map directly to systems like avionics databuses, naval communications, and ruggedized routers. The 783-FCBGA package is ruggedized through underfill and lid options by NXP for harsh-environment deployments. Designers select this MPU because no commercial equivalent matches NXP's long-term aerospace supply commitment and ITAR-export-controlled documentation. Estimated: at 1.0 GHz and 1.1 V core, the device dissipates approximately 5-8 W; the FC-BGA thermal pad keeps junction temperature within military-spec limits on a properly designed 8-layer PCB.
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Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte
Technische Referenzdaten für MPC8548ECPXAQGB – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.
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Vergleich mit Alternativen
| Parameter | Dieses Produkt | MPC8548ECPXATGB | MPC8548EPXAQGB | MPC8548EVTAUJB | MPC8548EVXAQGB | MPC8548VTAUJB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 783-FCBGA (29x29 mm) | 783-FCBGA (29x29 mm) - same | 783-FCBGA (29x29 mm) - same | 783-FCBGA (29x29 mm) - same | 783-FCBGA (29x29 mm) - same | 783-FCBGA (29x29 mm) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Clock Speed | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.067 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.067 GHz |
| Security Engine (SEC) | SEC 4.0 | SEC 4.0 | No SEC engine | SEC 4.0 | SEC 4.0 | No SEC engine |
| Gigabit Ethernet Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Memory Controller | DDR1/DDR2 with ECC | DDR1/DDR2 with ECC | DDR1/DDR2 with ECC | DDR1/DDR2 with ECC | DDR1/DDR2 with ECC | DDR1/DDR2 with ECC |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500 (32-bit) | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 |
| Process Technology | 0.09 micrometer CMOS | 0.09 micrometer CMOS | 0.09 micrometer CMOS | 0.09 micrometer CMOS | 0.09 micrometer CMOS | 0.09 micrometer CMOS |
Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale
- Integrated SEC 4.0 cryptographic accelerator at 1.0 GHz (vs. MPC8548EPXAQGB)
- Pin-compatible 1.067 GHz upgrade path (vs. MPC8548EVTAUJB)
- Long-term supply commitment through 2030+ (vs. Newer NXP QorIQ Layerscape processors)
Designhinweise
Estimated: at 1.0 GHz core clock and 1.1 V core supply with full SERDES activity, the MPC8548ECPXAQGB dissipates approximately 5-8 W. The 783-FCBGA package requires a via-array thermal pad with 0.3 mm-diameter vias on a 1.0 mm pitch under the die, connected to internal ground/power planes. A minimum four-layer PCB with copper-filled thermal vias is required; for sealed enclosures, attach a heatsink to maintain junction temperature below 105 C.
Power sequencing is mandatory on the MPC8548ECPXAQGB: the 1.1 V core rail must reach 90% of its nominal value before any I/O rail (1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.3 V) is enabled. Reverse sequencing or simultaneous ramp can cause CMOS latch-up. Use a power-supply sequencer IC (e.g., NXP MC33PF8100 or TI TPS65023) to enforce the sequence, and verify monotonic ramps with an oscilloscope during bring-up.
The 783-FCBGA (29x29 mm) land pattern requires NXP's recommended microvia stack-up with 0.5 mm pitch. Use a high-Dk, low-loss PCB material (e.g., FR-4 with Tg > 150 C or Megtron 6) for SERDES traces. Maintain 100 ohm differential impedance for PCI Express and RapidIO lanes, with length-matching to within 0.5 mm. Place DDR2-registered DIMM traces with 50 ohm controlled impedance and length-matched to within 1.0 mm across byte lanes.
Do not substitute a non-ECC DDR2 SO-DIMM for an ECC-required design - the MPC8548ECPXAQGB's memory controller enables ECC by default and reports uncorrectable errors via the interrupt controller. Also, the QUICC Engine TDM/HDLC block requires firmware initialization before any serial channel operates; do not assume bit-banging on the TDM pins works without the QUICC Engine driver. Finally, leave at least 5 mm clearance around the FC-BGA for inspection and rework access during prototyping.
Compliance-Informationen
REACH Affected status observed on distributor listings (Rochester Electronics). RoHS and lead-free status require verification against the latest NXP product declaration; the ECPXAQGB suffix suggests Pb-free. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is a communications processor, not an automotive-grade IC. Confirm compliance directly with NXP for production designs.
