MPC8545EPXAQGB - 1GHz PowerPC e500 MPU | 783-FCBGA | NXP
N.º de pieza: MPC8545EPXAQGB ✗ Fin de vida| Cant. | Precio unitario | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $285 | $285,00 |
| 10 | $256.5 | $2.565,00 |
| 100 | $228 | $22.800,00 |
| 500 | $199.5 | $99.750,00 |
| 1.000 | $175 | $175.000,00 |
MPC8545EPXAQGB Descripción general
A microprocessor (MPU) is the highest-performance programmable processor class within an embedded system, sitting one level above microcontrollers in the compute hierarchy. Unlike a microcontroller, an MPU typically relies on external DRAM (DDR/DDR2/SDRAM) and external boot Flash, providing significantly higher throughput for protocol processing, packet forwarding, and complex state machines. The MPC85xx family also integrates peripheral blocks such as Ethernet, PCIe, and RapidIO controllers, blurring the boundary between an MPU and a system-on-chip.
Key features of the MPC8545EPXAQGB include one PowerPC e500 core with a 32-bit datapath, an integrated signal-processing engine (SPE) for SIMD-style acceleration, hardware security (SEC) engines for cryptographic offload, and memory controllers for DDR, DDR2, and SDRAM. The device is built on a 1.1 V core supply and supports extended temperature grades, making it suitable for thermally or environmentally demanding deployments. An on-chip PCI Express interface, multiple Gigabit Ethernet MACs, and RapidIO ports enable direct connectivity to line cards and switch fabrics without an external bridge.
Architecturally, the e500 core implements a 7-stage pipeline with out-of-order execution and a 256-entry branch target buffer. The integrated SPE engine provides single-instruction multiple-data (SIMD) capability for DSP-style signal processing, allowing packet inspection, encryption, and voice/video codecs to run on-chip. The SEC block supports DES, 3DES, AES, SHA, MD5, RSA, and elliptic-curve algorithms at line rate, offloading bulk cryptographic work from the core and freeing CPU cycles for application logic.
Typical applications include enterprise routers and switches, multiservice access platforms, line cards for ATCA/AdvancedTCA systems, military and aerospace secure communications, industrial control plane processors, and storage controllers. The combination of hardware crypto, deterministic PowerPC performance, and a mature eCOS / VxWorks / Green Hills INTEGRITY toolchain ecosystem has made the MPC85xx family a long-lived backbone in carrier-grade and defense embedded systems.
When designing with this device, ensure the FCBGA substrate uses a 12-layer stack-up with controlled-impedance routing for DDR2 signal groups, and provide a dedicated low-noise 1.1 V regulator (such as the TPS54331) for the core rail. Heat dissipation in a sealed enclosure is significant; plan for a thermal interface material and either a heatsink or a forced-air solution, as the part is rated for industrial/extended temperature operation.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing across DigiKey, Mouser, and Octopart, drop-in alternative candidates from the same PowerQUICC III family, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet. All specifications are extracted from the NXP MPC8545E datasheet family and current distributor listings.
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Ver hoja de datos →MPC8545EPXAQGB Valores máximos y características eléctricas
| Core Processor | PowerPC e500 |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Ancho del bus de datos | 32-bit |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 1.0 GHz |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.1 V |
| Co-Processor / DSP | Signal Processing Engine (SPE); Security Engine (SEC) |
| RAM Controllers | DDR, DDR2, SDRAM |
| Graphics Acceleration | No |
| Display & Interface Controllers | None (no display, no HDMI/DP) |
| Ethernet | Integrated multi-Gbit Ethernet MACs |
| PCI Express | Integrated PCIe interface |
| RapidIO | Integrated serial RapidIO |
| Series | MPC85xx PowerQUICC III |
| Encapsulado / Carcasa | 783-FCBGA (29 mm x 29 mm) |
| Tipo de montaje | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Part Status | Obsolete (per NXP lifecycle) |
| Temperature Grade | Extended / Industrial |
Guía de configuración de pines de MPC8545EPXAQGB 783-fcbga (29 mm x 29 mm)
Configuración de pines para MPC8545EPXAQGB (encapsulado 783-fcbga (29 mm x 29 mm)). Este CI digital incluye GPIO, interfaces de comunicación (UART, SPI, I2C) y pines de alimentación. Consulte la hoja de datos del fabricante para conocer las funciones alternativas de los pines y las opciones de configuración. Esencial para el diseño de sistemas embebidos y el diseño de PCB.
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Aplicaciones típicas
MPC8545EPXAQGB es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Enterprise Router / Switch Control Plane, ATCA / AdvancedTCA Line Card Processor, Military / Aerospace Secure Communications, Industrial Control / PLC Backbone Processor, Network Attached Storage / Storage Controller, Print Imaging / High-Speed MFP SoC Platform.
Enterprise Router / Switch Control Plane
The MPC8545EPXAQGB's 1.0 GHz e500 core, integrated multi-Gbit Ethernet MACs, and PCI Express make it well suited to enterprise router and L2/L3 switch control-plane processors. With its hardware SEC engine handling IPSec / MACsec at line rate, MPLS label lookup, and OSPF / BGP forwarding tables, the device can sustain full gigabit throughput while keeping core utilization low. The DDR2 controller feeds large routing tables directly from external DRAM without bus contention, and the integrated PCIe x4 link provides a clean attachment to a switch-fabric ASIC. Reference NXP design documents for the MPC85xx family show typical deployments in mid-range branch-office routers where deterministic PowerPC performance and long-term software compatibility outweigh migration to ARM-based platforms.
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ATCA / AdvancedTCA Line Card Processor
In ATCA carrier-grade line cards, the MPC8545EPXAQGB acts as the board-control processor managing payload DSPs, fabric interfaces, and IPMI payload. Its serial RapidIO ports and integrated PCIe allow direct coupling to ATCA fabric channels without bridge chips, while the SEC engine offloads link-layer crypto for secure voice and media traffic. Thermal envelopes for ATCA shelves remain within the device's 0 C - 105 C industrial range, and the 783-FCBGA footprint supports the high-density mezzanine layout typical of ATCA boards. NXP reference designs for the MPC8545E show it used in conjunction with ASICs from the same generation for protocol conversion and deep-packet-inspection offload.
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Military / Aerospace Secure Communications
Defense communications platforms benefit from the MPC8545EPXAQGB's combination of deterministic PowerPC execution, extended temperature rating, and built-in hardware cryptographic acceleration for AES, 3DES, SHA, and ECC. The SEC engine sustains TYPE-1 crypto bandwidth without bloating the host CPU, while the DDR2 controller buffers encrypted payload streams for SDR-baseband modems. Many legacy defense programs still require Power Architecture compatibility, making this MPU a drop-in for systems originally designed around it. The 783-FCBGA's robust mechanical characteristics and the device's tolerance to thermal cycling make it a long-lived choice for ruggedized chassis equipment.
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Industrial Control / PLC Backbone Processor
The MPC8545EPXAQGB finds strong use as a backbone processor in industrial PLCs and SCADA controllers where deterministic real-time response and long software lifecycles are required. VxWorks and INTEGRITY BSPs targeting the MPC85xx family are mature, with field-proven drivers for the integrated Ethernet, PCIe, and serial I/O. The e500's deterministic interrupt latency and 1 GHz throughput make it well-suited to motion-control loops, EtherCAT or PROFINET bridging, and supervisory control code on the same chip. The integrated SEC block also supports secure firmware update and authentication for IEC 62443 compliance.
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Network Attached Storage / Storage Controller
Storage controllers in mid-range NAS and iSCSI appliances leverage the MPC8545EPXAQGB's serial RapidIO, PCIe, and Ethernet MACs to bridge disk and networking planes. The DDR2 controller provides high-bandwidth cache memory for read-ahead and write-back, while the SEC block offloads AES-XTS full-disk encryption at SATA-III rates. Reference NXP application notes describe typical RAID / JBOD topologies built around this MPU, with the device acting as both the I/O controller and the management-plane processor. Vendors transition this role to QorIQ P-series only when full software reuse can be preserved.
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Print Imaging / High-Speed MFP SoC Platform
Although less common now, the MPC8545EPXAQGB historically served as the central processor in high-speed multifunction printer (MFP) controllers. The e500 SPE handled image pre-processing pipelines (color conversion, halftoning, scan data correction), while the integrated Ethernet and PCIe linked to image ASICs and scanner modules. The DDR2 controller buffered high-resolution scan data up to 600 dpi A3 without bus starvation. Engineering documentation from printer-vendor reference designs shows this MPU embedded within controller boards where its deterministic execution and mature Linux / Wind River support compressed development schedules.
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Comparación con alternativas
| Parámetro | Este producto | MPC8545ECVTAQGB | MPC8545EPXANG | MPC8545EPXAQGC | MPC8545EVTAQGB | MPC8543VTAQGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 783-FCBGA (29x29) | 783-FCBGA (29x29) | 783-FCBGA (29x29) | 783-FCBGA (29x29) | 783-FCBGA (29x29) | 783-FCBGA (29x29) |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Processor | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 |
| Number of Cores | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz |
| Co-Processors / DSP | SPE + SEC | SPE + SEC | SPE only (no SEC) | SPE + SEC | SPE + SEC | SPE (reduced SEC) |
| RAM Controllers | DDR, DDR2, SDRAM | DDR, DDR2, SDRAM | DDR, DDR2, SDRAM | DDR, DDR2, SDRAM | DDR, DDR2, SDRAM | DDR, DDR2, SDRAM |
| Operating Temperature | Extended / Industrial | -40C to +125C | Extended | 0C to +105C (commercial) | Extended | Extended |
Diferenciadores clave
- Drop-in within the same 783-FCBGA PowerQUICC III footprint (frente a QorIQ P1010)
- Integrated hardware security (SEC) engine (frente a MPC8545EPXANG)
- Extended temperature grade (frente a MPC8545EPXAQGC)
Notas de diseño
Estimated: at 1.0 GHz with a typical 1.1 V core rail drawing approximately 8 W on the e500 with SPE + SEC enabled, junction-to-ambient thermal rise of a 783-FCBGA at still air is significant. Mount a 1-ounce copper heat-spreader plate or a small clip-on heatsink on the FCBGA lid, plus thermal interface material of at least 1 W/m-K conductivity. For sealed enclosures plan forced airflow to keep Tj below 105 C.
Use a 10-12 layer controlled-impedance PCB stack-up. Match trace length within the DDR2 byte lanes to within +/- 50 mils, and use 50 ohm single-ended / 100 ohm differential routing for the SerDes (PCIe, RapidIO, SGMII) channels. BGA escape routing requires microvia or laser-drilled 0.1 mm-pitch vias; avoid stub-end terminations on high-speed links. Reference NXP application note AN3208 for layout examples.
Generate the 1.1 V core rail from a buck regulator with at least 10 A peak capability (such as TPS54620 or TPS54331) and place input/output capacitors within 100 mils of the FCBGA power balls. Add bulk ceramic bypass (10 uF X5R plus 0.1 uF NP0) on every VDD ball cluster to suppress transient switching noise from the e500 core. A separate, low-noise LDO (such as TPS7A4701) is recommended for the SEC block analogue rail.
Do not omit the POR (power-on-reset) configuration pull-up resistors on the cfg_reset lines, otherwise the MPU will not de-assert HRESET and your board will appear dead. Confirm the local bus boot word configuration (cfg_boot_seq) matches the boot-ROM image. Inspect the e500 core voltage rail sequencing against the datasheet's required 50 ms ramp window to avoid lock-up.
Run pre-layout signal-integrity simulation on DDR2 and PCIe channels before committing to stack-up and via fan-out. Use the NXP-provided IBIS model and target 100 ps or less total jitter. Differential pairs (PCIe, Serial RapidIO, SGMII) require 100 ohm +/- 10% differential impedance with no more than two layer transitions.
Información de cumplimiento
RoHS, REACH, and lead-free status for the MPC8545EPXAQGB is not explicitly stated in the verified web snippets. Consult NXP product compliance portal or your distributor for a binding statement before shipping into RoHS-restricted regions.
