MPC8544VTALF - PowerQUICC III MPU, 667MHz e500, 783-FCBGA | NXP
Référence : MPC8544VTALF ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $97.26 | $97,26 |
| 10 | $92.5 | $925,00 |
| 100 | $87.1 | $8 710,00 |
| 500 | $82.3 | $41 150,00 |
| 1 000 | $77.8 | $77 800,00 |
MPC8544VTALF Présentation
Key features include the e500 core with MMU and SPE auxiliary processing unit, integrated DDR1/DDR2 memory controller, dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet with SGMII support, four-lane PCI Express, two PCI interfaces, and a security engine. The part operates from a 1.0 V core supply and a 3.3 V / 2.5 V I/O supply, and it dissipates under 5 W at nominal workload. The 783-FCBGA package uses a 1 mm pitch and includes a large exposed die for thermal dissipation.
The MPC85xx family is a 32-bit microprocessor based on the Power Architecture (formerly PowerPC) Book E instruction set. It functions as a programmable log engine: integrated memory controllers, DMA engines, and peripheral interfaces replace discrete ASICs in routers, switches, and line cards. The MPC8544VTALF occupies the mid-range of the PowerQUICC III line, offering more peripherals than the MPC8533 but at lower frequency than the MPC8572.
Typical applications include enterprise routers, multiservice switches, line cards for ATCA/cPCI platforms, edge routers with QoS, and industrial control gateways. The integrated security engine accelerates IPsec, SSL/TLS, and MACsec at line rate, eliminating the need for external crypto ASICs in many designs. The DDR2 controller supports up to 1 GB of attached memory, which is sufficient for control-plane and small data-plane workloads.
When designing with this part, pay attention to PCB layout of the FCBGA: the 1 mm pitch requires microvia or via-in-pad technology, and the four DDR2 byte lanes must be length-matched within tight bounds. Power sequencing of the 1.0 V core must precede the I/O rails to avoid latch-up. Reference the manufacturer's hardware specifications document for trace-length and impedance budgets.
This page synthesizes current distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and design guidance derived from the manufacturer hardware specifications document - engineering context not always present on distributor catalog pages.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour MPC8544VTALF — 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 MPC8544VTALF (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Package, Core Architecture, Ethernet, Process Technology, RoHS Status.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
MPC8544VJALFA
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
MPC8544VTALFA
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
MPC8544EVTALF
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$62 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →MPC8544VTALF Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500 |
| Core Count | 1 |
| Largeur du bus de données | 32-bit |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 667 MHz |
| Boîtier | 783-FCBGA (29x29 mm, 1 mm pitch) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.0 V |
| I/O Supply Voltage | 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Memory Controller | DDR1 / DDR2 |
| Ethernet | 2x 10/100/1000 MAC with SGMII |
| PCI Express | x4 lane |
| PCI | 2x PCI |
| Security Engine | Integrated (IPsec / SSL / TLS / MACsec acceleration) |
| Process Technology | CMOS, 90 nm |
Guide de configuration des broches du MPC8544VTALF 783-fcbga (29x29 mm, 1 mm pitch)
Configuration des broches du MPC8544VTALF (boîtier 783-fcbga (29x29 mm, 1 mm pitch)). 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 MPC8544VTALF.
Consultez la fiche technique pour la configuration complète des broches.
Applications typiques
MPC8544VTALF convient pour 6 applications: Enterprise Edge Router, Multiservice Switch Control Plane, ATCA/cPCI Line Card Processor, Industrial Control Gateway, Wireless Base Station Controller, Network-Attached Storage Controller.
Enterprise Edge Router
The MPC8544VTALF fits enterprise edge routers because its 667 MHz e500 core, integrated security engine (IPsec/SSL/TLS/MACsec), and dual Gigabit Ethernet MACs with SGMII provide line-rate crypto and forwarding for branch-office and SMB gateway designs. The integrated DDR2 controller supports up to 1 GB of attached memory - ample for routing tables, ACLs, and small packet buffers in edge deployments. Placed on the router mainboard with PHY transceivers and a managed switch ASIC, the MPC8544VTALF eliminates the need for an external crypto ASIC and keeps BOM cost low for cost-sensitive edge platforms. Compared with discrete CPU-plus-crypto designs, the integrated engine lowers power, simplifies PCB layout, and reduces time-to-market.
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Multiservice Switch Control Plane
In a multiservice switch, the MPC8544VTALF serves as the control-plane processor managing L2/L3 forwarding tables, QoS policies, and management interfaces. Its 667 MHz e500 core with MMU can run a real-time operating system such as VxWorks or Linux with networking stack, while the four-lane PCI Express link attaches to a high-speed data-plane ASIC. The integrated security engine provides MACsec line-rate encryption for metro Ethernet services without burdening the host CPU. Compared with general-purpose processors, the MPC8544VTALF's peripheral integration reduces component count and PCB complexity in managed Layer 2/3 switches deployed at the access and aggregation tiers.
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ATCA/cPCI Line Card Processor
The MPC8544VTALF suits ATCA and cPCI line cards as the local packet processor with high-speed fabric connectivity. Its PCI Express x4 interface attaches to the ATCA fabric interface or to a switch mezzanine, while the dual Gigabit Ethernet MACs provide network-side connectivity. The 1.0 V core supply and integrated peripherals minimize the line-card power envelope - critical in ATCA where 200 W per slot is the typical budget. Compared with PowerPC host processors lacking integrated security, the MPC8544VTALF's crypto engine offloads IPsec for backhaul and inter-chassis security tunnels.
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Industrial Control Gateway
The MPC8544VTALF serves as the application processor in industrial control gateways that bridge fieldbus networks (Modbus, Profibus, EtherNet/IP) and IP networks. Its e500 core runs protocol-conversion stacks with deterministic latency, while the PCI interfaces accommodate legacy fieldbus ASICs. The integrated security engine authenticates and encrypts uplinks to SCADA or cloud systems. Compared with ARM Cortex-A gateways, the MPC8544VTALF offers a more deterministic, real-time interrupt response and a wider industrial operating-temperature envelope in the junction-grade variant.
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Wireless Base Station Controller
In a wireless base station, the MPC8544VTALF functions as the baseband or transport processor, with the e500 core handling Layer 2/3 protocols and the integrated security engine providing encryption for the backhaul link. Its DDR2 controller supports the working set of forwarding tables and PDCP contexts, while the dual Gigabit Ethernet ports provide redundant uplinks. Compared with proprietary DSP-based base station designs, the MPC8544VTALF's Power Architecture ecosystem and Linux BSP support accelerate development of small-cell and pico-cell platforms.
Network-Attached Storage Controller
The MPC8544VTALF fits mid-range network-attached storage (NAS) controllers as a system-on-chip alternative to x86 designs. Its e500 core runs storage stacks (SMB, NFS, iSCSI) with the DDR2 controller holding metadata caches, while the PCI Express and PCI interfaces attach to SATA or SAS expanders. The integrated security engine accelerates SMB3 and iSCSI CHAP authentication. Compared with ARM-based NAS SoCs, the MPC8544VTALF delivers higher per-core compute and a more mature storage software ecosystem.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | MPC8544VJALFA | MPC8544VTALFA | MPC8544EVTALF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 783-FCBGA (29x29 mm) | 783-FCBGA (29x29 mm) - same | 783-FCBGA (29x29 mm) - same | 783-FCBGA (29x29 mm) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 |
| Core Frequency | 667 MHz | 667 MHz | 667 MHz | 667 MHz |
| Memory Controller | DDR1 / DDR2 | DDR1 / DDR2 | DDR1 / DDR2 | DDR1 / DDR2 |
| Ethernet | 2x GbE with SGMII | 2x GbE with SGMII | 2x GbE with SGMII | 2x GbE with SGMII |
| PCI Express | x4 lane | x4 lane | x4 lane | x4 lane |
| Silicon Revision | VTALF revision | VJALFA revision | VTALFA revision | EVTALF revision |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Integrated security engine for line-rate crypto (vs MPC8544VJALFA)
- Mid-range PowerQUICC III balance of peripherals vs frequency (vs MPC8572 (higher frequency, higher power))
- Single-source 783-FCBB footprint shared across multiple MPC8544 variants (vs MPC8555 (different BCD footprint))
Notes de conception
The 783-FCBGA at 1 mm ball pitch forces microvia stackup or via-in-pad PCB technology. Plan for at least a 6-layer board with continuous ground beneath the BCD and matched 50 ohm impedance for SerDes and DDR2. Decoupling capacitors must sit on the BCD-side of the package with short traces to the balls; place a 0.1 uF cap adjacent to each power pin.
Power sequencing is mandatory: the 1.0 V core rail must come up before the 2.5 V / 3.3 V I/O rails. Use a sequencer IC or supervisor to enforce the order and to latch-up protect the part. The integrated security engine and dual GbE MACs raise peak current to multi-amp levels; budget at least 6 A headroom for the 1.0 V rail at 667 MHz.
DDR2 byte-lane length matching must follow the byte-by-byte rules in the hardware specifications document. Each of the four DDR2 byte lanes should be matched within approximately 25 mil of the byte lane partner on the same byte group. Series-termination resistors may be required on the PCI Express transmit pairs to meet Gen1 compliance at the maximum trace length.
Estimated: at 1.0 V core and 667 MHz worst case, the part draws approximately 5 A which yields about 5 W dissipation. With FCBGA theta-JA around 15 C/W on a properly designed 8-layer board, junction temperature rise is about 75 C above ambient. Add airflow or a heatsink for industrial-temperature designs where ambient can reach 70 C.
Do not assume any MPC85xx part is pin-compatible with the MPC8544VTALF - the MPC8533, MPC8536, MPC8555, and MPC8572 each have different ball maps. Always cross-check against the specific hardware specifications document and errata before PCB layout. The 783-FCBB 'pinout' parameter is set to null here because the pin-level map is documented only in the manufacturer datasheet, not in catalog pages.
Informations de conformité
Compliance information not present in verified distributor catalog data. Refer to the NXP product page or PCN documents for RoHS, REACH, lead-free, and halogen-free status. AEC-Q100 is not applicable for a wired-networking communications MPU.
