MPC8536EAVTATH - PowerQUICC III MPC8536E 1.25GHz MPU | NXP
Référence : MPC8536EAVTATH ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $285 | $285,00 |
| 10 | $256.5 | $2 565,00 |
| 100 | $228 | $22 800,00 |
| 500 | $205.2 | $102 600,00 |
| 1 000 | $182.4 | $182 400,00 |
MPC8536EAVTATH Présentation
A microprocessor (MPU) is an integrated circuit that fetches, decodes, and executes program instructions and serves as the central processing element of an embedded computing system. Microprocessors sit at the top of the system-on-chip hierarchy, integrating CPU cores, cache, memory controllers, and peripheral interfaces into a single silicon die. The PowerQUICC III family extends this concept with integrated communications peripherals, making MPUs the natural choice for routers, switches, and media gateways where processing, security, and I/O must coexist on one chip.
Key features of the MPC8536EAVTATH include a 32-bit e500 core at 1.25 GHz, an integrated security engine (SEC 3.0) for hardware-accelerated cryptography, a DDR2 memory controller with ECC support, dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet MACs, a PCI Express interface, and multiple high-speed serial interfaces. The 783-FCBGA package provides ample routing density for the 533 MHz DDR2 memory bus and the multi-gigabit SerDes lanes.
Architecturally, the device combines a superscalar e500 core with a 256 KB L2 cache, a coherent system bus, and dedicated engines for packet processing and cryptography. The hardware SEC engine supports symmetric (AES, DES, 3DES), asymmetric (RSA, ECC), and hashing (SHA, MD5) algorithms, freeing the core for application workloads.
Typical applications include IP networking equipment such as secure routers, VPN gateways, industrial firewalls, and unified threat management appliances. It also fits media processing platforms that need packet inspection alongside streaming I/O, as well as long-life-cycle industrial controllers requiring deterministic compute.
Designers should note the 783-ball FCBGA requires high-layer-count PCB stack-ups (typically 8+ layers) with controlled-impedance routing for DDR2 and SerDes lanes. Thermal management relies on a heat spreader or top-side heatsink because the FCBGA exposes the die through the package top.
This page synthesizes the manufacturer product family data, distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes that the standalone datasheet does not aggregate in one place.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour MPC8536EAVTATH — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec MPC8536EAVTATH (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Core Architecture, Memory Controller, Ethernet, I/O Voltage, Operating Temperature.
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| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500 |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Core Bit Width | 32-bit |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 1.25 GHz |
| Encryption Acceleration | Yes (SEC 3.0 hardware engine) |
| Product Family | PowerQUICC III (MPC85xx) |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB |
| Memory Controller | DDR2 with ECC support |
| Ethernet MACs | Dual 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| PCI Express | Yes |
| Boîtier | 783-FCBGA (29 mm x 29 mm) |
| I/O Voltage | 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Process Technology | 90 nm |
Guide de configuration des broches du MPC8536EAVTATH 783-fcbga (29 mm x 29 mm)
Configuration des broches du MPC8536EAVTATH (boîtier 783-fcbga (29 mm x 29 mm)). Ce circuit intégré numérique comprend des GPIO, des interfaces de communication (UART, SPI, I2C) et des broches d'alimentation. Consultez la fiche technique du fabricant pour les fonctions alternatives des broches et les options de configuration. Indispensable pour la conception de systèmes embarqués et la conception de circuits imprimés.
Aucune donnée de brochage détaillée disponible pour MPC8536EAVTATH.
Consultez la fiche technique pour la configuration complète des broches.
Applications typiques
MPC8536EAVTATH convient pour 6 applications: Secure IP Router / VPN Gateway, Unified Threat Management (UTM) Appliance, Industrial Firewall / Industrial Network Security, Network-Attached Storage (NAS) / Storage Controller, Industrial Media Gateway / VoIP Platform, Long-Life Embedded Computing Platform.
Secure IP Router / VPN Gateway
The MPC8536EAVTATH's 1.25 GHz e500 core and integrated SEC 3.0 hardware crypto engine make it an ideal control-plane processor for branch-office routers and IPsec VPN gateways. The dual Gigabit Ethernet MACs feed line-rate forwarding at small packet sizes, while the SEC engine accelerates AES-256/SHA-2 IPsec transforms at multi-gigabit throughput without burdening the e500 core. Placed on a 783-FCBGA main board alongside a DDR2-533 ECC SO-DIMM and a CPLD for glue logic, the part provides deterministic control-plane latency and hardware-rooted trust. Compared with a discrete CPU-plus-ASIC crypto co-processor solution, the integrated SEC engine cuts BOM cost and PCB area for entry-level secure routing platforms.
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Unified Threat Management (UTM) Appliance
The MPC8536EAVTATH's combination of a 32-bit e500 core at 1.25 GHz, 256 KB L2 cache, and hardware-accelerated SEC 3.0 engine lets it run a UTM stack (stateful firewall, intrusion detection, anti-virus scanning, and VPN) on a single chip. The DDR2-with-ECC memory controller preserves data integrity for inspection tables, while the PCI Express lanes connect to multi-port GbE switches for north-south traffic. Placed as the system MPU with 1 GB of DDR2-533 ECC and a PCIe-managed PHY array, it delivers deterministic inspection throughput at the small-packet line rate. Unlike a discrete multi-chip security engine, the integrated SEC block reduces board complexity and BOM cost for mid-range SMB UTM appliances.
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Industrial Firewall / Industrial Network Security
Long-life industrial networks (substation automation, factory networking, process control) require a deterministic, ruggedized control processor with hardware cryptography. The MPC8536EAVTATH's industrial temperature rating, e500 core, and integrated SEC 3.0 engine let it anchor IEC 62443-compliant firewalls and protocol-aware deep-packet-inspection appliances. The DDR2-ECC controller protects configuration tables against bit-flips in harsh EMI environments, while the dual Gigabit MACs allow redundant ring topology. Placed on a 783-FCBGA carrier board inside a fanless chassis, it meets long-life industrial availability expectations. Compared with newer QorIQ parts, this PowerQUICC III device benefits from a mature Linux/U-Boot ecosystem and stable driver support for industrial deployments.
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Network-Attached Storage (NAS) / Storage Controller
The MPC8536EAVTATH's 32-bit e500 core at 1.25 GHz, PCI Express interface, and dual GbE MACs enable it to drive mid-range NAS controllers with hardware-accelerated SMB/NFS signing. The 256 KB L2 cache sustains RAID metadata throughput, while the DDR2-ECC controller protects ZFS/Btrfs checksumming under heavy I/O. Placed between a PCIe SAS/SATA RAID controller and the network PHY, it handles file-serving, replication, and iSCSI offload with deterministic latency. Unlike an ARM Cortex-A based design, the e500 core offers a deterministic single-core timing model that simplifies protocol-stack analysis.
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Industrial Media Gateway / VoIP Platform
The MPC8536EAVTATH integrates DSP-extension-friendly e500 architecture, dual GbE MACs, and a PCI Express link to host DSP daughter cards for VoIP/voice-over-IP media gateways. The 1.25 GHz core runs signaling stacks (SIP, H.323, MGCP) while the SEC engine secures SIP/TLS handshakes, and the DDR2-ECC controller preserves call-record integrity. Placed as the main MPU alongside a TDM cross-point and DSP array, it scales from 30-channel SBC appliances to 200+ channel session-border controllers. Compared with multi-chip x86 SBC designs, the single-chip MPC8536EAVTATH reduces power and cost for compact carrier-grade media gateways.
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Long-Life Embedded Computing Platform
The MPC8536EAVTATH is well suited to long-life-cycle embedded computing platforms such as military communications, railway signaling, and energy SCADA systems where NXP PowerQUICC III parts enjoy multi-decade availability. The 32-bit e500 core, hardware SEC engine, and DDR2-ECC controller provide deterministic compute and tamper-resistant crypto for legacy protocol stacks. Placed as the main MPU on a 783-FCBGA carrier board with industrial-rated peripherals, it meets long-term-availability requirements that consumer-grade SoCs cannot satisfy. Compared with newer QorIQ Layerscape parts, this device benefits from mature firmware, broad OS support (Linux, VxWorks, QNX), and stable driver behavior in long-life deployments.
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Données de référence d'ingénierie pour MPC8536EAVTATH — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | MPC8536EAVJATHA | MPC8536EBVJATHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors - same | NXP Semiconductors - same |
| Package | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 - same | PowerPC e500 - same |
| Encryption Engine | SEC 3.0 | SEC 3.0 - same | SEC 3.0 - same |
| Number of Cores | 1 | 1 - same | 1 - same |
| Memory Controller | DDR2 with ECC | DDR2 with ECC - same | DDR2 with ECC - same |
| Ethernet MACs | Dual 10/100/1000 | Dual 10/100/1000 - same | Dual 10/100/1000 - same |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Integrated hardware encryption engine (vs Non-E MPC8536 (no SEC engine))
- Pin-compatible speed-bin alternatives (vs MPC8536EAVJATHA)
- DDR2 with ECC memory controller (vs Generic embedded MPUs without ECC)
Notes de conception
The 783-FCBGA package at 29 mm × 29 mm requires a high-layer-count PCB stack-up (typically 8+ layers) with controlled-impedance routing for the DDR2 bus (target 50 ohm single-ended, 100 ohm differential), SerDes lanes (100 ohm differential), and PCI Express. BGA escape routing under the 1.0 mm pitch balls should use via-in-pad or micro-via techniques for fan-out. Maintain continuous reference planes under high-speed signals and keep the DDR2 routing length-matched within 25 mils to preserve timing margins.
The 783-FCBGA exposes the silicon die through the package top, which simplifies thermal dissipation to a heat spreader or top-mounted heatsink. Estimated: at 1.25 GHz core speed, the part dissipates approximately 5 W to 8 W depending on workload and SerDes lane utilization. For sealed enclosures without forced airflow, specify a copper heat spreader with thermal interface material (TIM) rated for industrial temperature. The FCBGA die-up configuration is incompatible with bottom-side-only cooling solutions.
Common pitfalls when designing with the MPC8536EAVTATH: (1) Do not confuse the 'E' encryption-enabled variant with the non-E MPC8536 — the non-E part lacks the SEC engine and is not a drop-in for crypto designs. (2) Verify the speed grade bin from the suffix before ordering (T = 1.25 GHz industrial, J = different bin). (3) The 783-FCBGA is non-reworkable without BGA rework stations, so use socketed prototypes for firmware bring-up. (4) Power sequencing must follow the NXP MPC8536 hardware specifications document; out-of-order rail ramp can latch up the I/O cells.
Informations de conformité
Compliance information was not present in the verified web data. NXP product page or manufacturer datasheet should be consulted for authoritative RoHS, REACH, lead-free, and conflict-minerals declarations. AEC-Q100 is not applicable for this MPU class.
