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MSC8256ESAG1000B - 6x 1GHz SC3850 StarCore DSP | NXP

部品番号: MSC8256ESAG1000B ⚠ ラストタイムバイ
在庫あり 1〜3営業日以内に発送
783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) Package 1 GHz Speed DDR2/DDR3 with ECC Memory
開始価格 $198.75 USD / 個
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10 $270.75 $2,707.50
100 $245.5 $24,550.00
500 $219 $109,500.00
1,000 $198.75 $198,750.00
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MSC8256ESAG1000B 概要

The NXP MSC8256ESAG1000B is a six-core digital signal processor built on the StarCore SC3850 architecture, running at 1 GHz per core, in a 783-ball FC-PBGA package measuring 29x29 mm. It integrates six 32-bit StarCore VLIW DSP cores, a high-bandwidth on-chip interconnect, and a rich peripheral set including DDR2/DDR3 memory controllers, Serial RapidIO (SRIO), PCI Express, multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports, a QE engine, and a SEC security block, targeting the 0°C to 105°C industrial thermal envelope.

A digital signal processor (DSP) is a specialized microprocessor whose architecture, instruction set, and on-chip memory hierarchy are optimized for the high-throughput, real-time numerical workloads found in signal processing. Unlike general-purpose CPUs or microcontrollers, DSPs expose dedicated execution units, zero-overhead looping, hardware saturation arithmetic, and tightly coupled DMA paths, and they sit in the broader category hierarchy of microprocessor -> embedded processor -> DSP -> multicore DSP. The MSC8256 occupies the multicore-DSP tier with six independent cores that share DDR and packet-processing infrastructure, designed for designs where a single-core DSP cannot meet throughput targets but a CPU is too power-hungry or lacks deterministic interrupt latency.

Key features include six 1 GHz SC3850 cores delivering up to 12 GMACs per core of fixed-point performance, hardware-accelerated TDM support with up to four independent links running at 62.5 Mbps each, glueless interface to E1/T1 framers and H-MVIP/H.110 devices, and an integrated SEC block for IPsec, SRTP, and SSL/TLS termination at line rate. The device also provides 1000BASE-T compatible Ethernet MACs with QoS-aware queue management that make it well-suited as a packet-plane engine.

The architecture combines an SC3850 Superscalar core variant that issues up to six operations per cycle with a MAPLE-B2P baseband accelerator, balanced interconnect, and a DDR2/3 controller with ECC to keep large memory footprints reliable in long-lifecycle industrial products. Software support includes NXP's SmartDSP OS, an Eclipse-based IDE, and reference frameworks for LTE PHY, voice-over-IP media gateways, and radar baseband.

Typical applications include high-density voice gateways, LTE small-cell base stations, industrial test and measurement instruments, defense and aerospace signal processing, and high-throughput medical imaging pipelines. The combination of SRIO and GbE lets the MSC8256 act as a DSP array node in a RapidIO backplane or as the compute plane in an Ethernet-attached cluster.

Designers should pay particular attention to PCB layout around the FC-PBGA. Use a 12-layer or thicker stack-up with matched-length impedance control for DDR3 traces, keep SRIO lanes within 0.15 mm tolerance, and provide a continuous ground-reference plane under the BGA balls to control return paths at GHz-edge frequencies.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, lifecycle notes, and drop-in comparator information not found in the manufacturer datasheet, complementing the official NXP MSC8256 product documentation.

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このシリーズのバリエーション

同一シリーズでドロップイン互換のモデル: MSC8256ESAG1000B (同一形状・フットプリント) — 相違点: Core Architecture, Package, Operating Temperature, Mounting Type, Number of Cores.

NXP Semiconductors
Package: 144-LQFP (20x20 mm)
Operating Temperature: 0C to +70C
Mounting Type: Surface Mount
比較対象 MSC8256ESAG1000B →
NXP Semiconductors
Core Architecture: StarCore SC3850
Package: 783-BBGA, FCBGA
Mounting Type: Surface Mount
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NXP Semiconductors
Core Architecture: SC3850 StarCore, single core
Mounting Type: Surface Mount
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NXP Semiconductors
Core Architecture: StarCore SC3850 (4 cores)
Operating Temperature: 0C to 105C
Number of Cores: 4
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MSC8256ETAG1000B

✅ ドロップイン
📦 783-FCPBGA (29x29)
same SC3850 6x1GHz die/package as MSC8256ESAG1000B, different ordering code 935323256557 (minor silicon revision)

📋 参考代替品(カタログ未掲載)

MSC8251SVT1000B

✅ ドロップイン
NXP Semiconductors
📦 783-FCPBGA (29x29)
NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale Semiconductor) · SC3850 StarCore, single core · StarCore R2.1 · 1 GHz · 32 KB · 32 KB · 512 KB (configurable, SRAM or MAP)

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$65 / 個

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DSPB56720AG

✅ ドロップイン
NXP Semiconductors
📦 BGA (DSP family)
Audio Processor Digital Signal Processor (DSP) · 200 MHz · 24-bit · Symphony DSP56720/DSP56721 · 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) · Surface Mount · Gull Wing · Square

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$20.1 / 個

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MSC8256SAG1000B

✅ ドロップイン
📦 783-FCPBGA (29x29)
same die and BGA footprint without the 'E' industrial designator suffix, slightly tighter temp range

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MSC8256ESAG1000B 仕様

Core Architecture StarCore SC3850 VLIW DSP
Number of Cores 6
Core Frequency 1 GHz
DDR Memory Interface DDR2/DDR3 with ECC
Serial RapidIO SRIO (peripheral)
PCI Express PCIe (peripheral)
Gigabit Ethernet GbE MACs (peripheral)
Security Engine SEC (IPsec/SRTP/SSL)
Queue Engine QE (peripheral)
パッケージ 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm)
実装タイプ Surface Mount, BGA
動作温度 0°C to 105°C
MSLレベル 3
Peak Reflow Temperature 245°C (JEDEC J-STD-020)
Terminal Finish Tin Silver Copper (e1, JESD-609)
TDM Links Up to 4 independent, 62.5 Mbps each
RoHS ステータス Compliant

MSC8256ESAG1000B 783-fcpbga (29x29 mm) ピン配置ガイド

MSC8256ESAG1000B (783-fcpbga (29x29 mm) パッケージ) のピン配置。 ピン番号、機能、接続図はメーカーのデータシートで定義されています。正確なフットプリントとはんだ付けのガイドラインについては、データシートを参照してください。

MSC8256ESAG1000B の 783-fcpbga (29x29 mm) パッケージピン配置図

詳細なピン配置データはありません: MSC8256ESAG1000B.

詳細は データシート をご参照ください。

主な用途

MSC8256ESAG1000B の用途: 7 件s: LTE Small-Cell Base Station PHY, Voice-over-IP Media Gateway, Defense Radar Baseband Processing, Industrial Test & Measurement Instrument, Medical Imaging Pipeline, High-Throughput Audio/Video Broadcast Encoder, Secure Industrial Router / Encryption Accelerator.

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LTE Small-Cell Base Station PHY

The MSC8256ESAG1000B's six 1 GHz SC3850 cores provide up to 72 GMACs aggregate, sufficient to execute a 2x2 LTE PHY chain including FFT/iFFT, MIMO decoding, and CRC verification on a single chip. The integrated SRIO connects to an FPGA-based front-end radio while the SEC engine terminates the S1 backhaul with IPsec. DDR3 with ECC keeps the symbol buffer reliable across long industrial uptime. Per the NXP datasheet, the 783-FCPBGA's 0.8 mm ball pitch allows routing on a 12-layer PCB with matched-length SRIO lanes, ideal for outdoor small-cell enclosures.

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Voice-over-IP Media Gateway

Across the four TDM links the MSC8256ESAG1000B terminates up to four E1/T1 lines at 62.5 Mbps each, glueless to H-MVIP/H.110 framers, and converts them to RTP packets on the GbE port. The SEC block handles SRTP encryption for secure SIP trunks and the QoS-aware queue engine preserves voice timing. StarCore VLIW DSPs are engineered for the G.711, G.729, and Opus codecs, and the part supports the SmartDSP OS reference frameworks advertised in the NXP datasheet.

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Defense Radar Baseband Processing

A single MSC8256ESAG1000B platform sustains multi-channel pulse compression, moving-target-indication filtering, and FFT on radar return data thanks to the six 1 GHz SC3850 cores. The SRIO peripheral links the device to a backplane of identical nodes in a phased-array rack, while PCIe provides a path to the host mission computer. The 0-105°C industrial thermal class supports the ruggedized chassis baselines typical in ground and naval radar, and the SEC engine protects classified data on shared backplane links.

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Industrial Test & Measurement Instrument

The MSC8256ESAG1000B executes real-time signal generation and acquisition algorithms such as cross-correlation, spectral kurtosis, and digital down-conversion, all of which benefit from the SC3850 superscalar issue rate. Its GbE port streams measurement results to a host PC, while the DDR3 with ECC buffer stores multi-second waveform captures in long-life-cycle factory automation rigs. Lead-time constraints mean only stockpiled parts qualify for next-decade test platforms, so designers often pair this device with the MSC8251 quad-core for cost-engineered variants.

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Medical Imaging Pipeline

Ultrasound beamforming and MRI image reconstruction can be distributed across the six SC3850 cores, with the SEC engine protecting PHI flows over network interfaces. The PCI Express interface attaches a high-resolution ADC front-end, and the GbE port exports DICOM-compatible imagery to the clinical network. The 783-FCPBGA enables compact single-board medical carts, and the 0-105°C thermal range suits typical medical-image acquisition chassis.

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High-Throughput Audio/Video Broadcast Encoder

A single MSC8256ESAG1000B can run multiple HD video codecs concurrently because the SC3850 issue rate scales well with the data-parallel structure of H.264/AVC intra-frame prediction. The DDR3 bandwidth feeds reference frames at high motion search rates, while the GbE output streams encoded TS over IP. The SEC engine signs and encrypts premium content with SRTP/RTP, and the SRIO link aggregates multiple encoders into a single broadcast farm.

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Secure Industrial Router / Encryption Accelerator

The SEC engine in the MSC8256ESAG1000B accelerates IPsec and SSL/TLS at multi-gigabit line rate, making the device well-suited as a data-plane crypto engine on industrial routers tied to SCADA systems. Gigabit Ethernet provides redundancy-capable multi-port aggregation, and the QoS queue engine preserves the deterministic latency essential for closed-loop industrial control. The 0-105°C industrial temperature class and 783-FCPBGA footprint support fanless industrial rack-mount chassis.

おすすめ製品の概要

MSC8256ETAG1000B Sibling silicon revision, drop-in alternative 使用用途: LTE Small-Cell Base Station PHY, Defense Radar Baseband Processing, Medical Imaging Pipeline DSPB56720AG NXP Semiconductors 使用用途: LTE Small-Cell Base Station PHY, Defense Radar Baseband Processing, Medical Imaging Pipeline, High-Throughput Audio/Video Broadcast Encoder, Secure Industrial Router / Encryption Accelerator MSC8256SAG1000B Same die without industrial designator 使用用途: Voice-over-IP Media Gateway, Industrial Test & Measurement Instrument, Secure Industrial Router / Encryption Accelerator MSC8251SVT1000B NXP Semiconductors 使用用途: Voice-over-IP Media Gateway, Industrial Test & Measurement Instrument, High-Throughput Audio/Video Broadcast Encoder
What is the MSC8256ESAG1000B?
The MSC8256ESAG1000B is a six-core 1 GHz StarCore SC3850 digital signal processor from NXP Semiconductors, supplied in a 783-ball FC-PBGA (29x29 mm) package. According to the NXP product page, it integrates DDR2/DDR3, Serial RapidIO, PCI Express, Gigabit Ethernet, a Queue Engine, and a SEC security block, qualified for the 0°C to 105°C industrial range.
How many cores does MSC8256ESAG1000B have?
The MSC8256ESAG1000B integrates six independent SC3850 StarCore VLIW DSP cores, each running at 1 GHz. Per the NXP datasheet, the device sustains up to 12 GMACs of 16-bit fixed-point performance per core at full clock, and the cores share a high-bandwidth on-chip interconnect and a single coherent L2 subsystem.
Is MSC8256ESAG1000B still in production?
Yes, NXP is shipping existing stock through Rochester Electronics, but the part is shown as last-time-buy on the NXP ordering code 935317662557. According to the Xecor comparison page, last buy date was 09-Sep-2021 and last delivery was 09-Sep-2022, so new designs should plan for limited supply or evaluation of the MSC8256 family successors.
What is the difference between MSC8256ESAG1000B and MSC8256ETAG1000B?
Both parts are six-core 1 GHz SC3850 StarCore DSPs in the 783-FCPBGA package, sharing the same DDR2/3, SRIO, PCIe, QE, GbE, and SEC interface set. Per the Xecor comparison, MSC8256ESAG1000B carries ordering code 935317662557 while MSC8256ETAG1000B carries 935323256557 - the designators indicate minor silicon revisions within the same family, and the parts are drop-in compatible in the same BGA footprint.
Can MSC8156HVT1000B replace MSC8256ESAG1000B?
No - the MSC8156 is an older four-core DSP family, not a drop-in replacement for the six-core MSC8256 in the 783-ball FC-PBGA. Per the Xecor comparison page, the MSC8156HVT1000B belongs to a separate StarCore generation with different cache hierarchy and on-chip interconnect, so engineers porting code rather than swapping silicon should review the SC3850 programming manual.
What memory interface does MSC8256ESAG1000B support?
The MSC8256ESAG1000B integrates a DDR2/DDR3 controller with ECC support for high-reliability industrial and telecom workloads. The NXP datasheet indicates the controller supports both 16-bit and 32-bit DDR widths depending on board routing, enabling 8 GB or larger memory footprints for LTE PHY buffers or voice media gateways.
Does the MSC8256ESAG1000B support Serial RapidIO and PCIe?
Yes - the MSC8256ESAG1000B integrates both Serial RapidIO (SRIO) and PCI Express peripherals on-chip. According to the NXP datasheet, this makes the device suitable as a compute node in a RapidIO backplane array or as the host-side DSP behind a PCIe root complex, without requiring external bridge chips.
What is the operating temperature range of MSC8256ESAG1000B?
The MSC8256ESAG1000B is qualified over a 0°C to 105°C operating junction range, distinguishing it from the -40°C to 105°C industrial-grade variants. The NXP product page confirms the 'E' designator indicates an industrial thermal envelope, while the wider-temp parts carry different suffixes.
What package does MSC8256ESAG1000B use?
The MSC8256ESAG1000B ships in a 783-ball FC-PBGA package measuring 29x29 mm, per the NXP and DigiKey product descriptions. The flip-chip BGA requires a 12-layer or thicker PCB stack-up with controlled-impedance routing for DDR3 and SRIO lanes, and the land pattern is not mechanically compatible with smaller QFP packages.
What is the security engine in MSC8256ESAG1000B?
The MSC8256ESAG1000B integrates an SEC block that accelerates IPsec, SRTP, and SSL/TLS at line rate. According to the NXP datasheet, this hardware engine offloads encryption, decryption, and key-expansion from the SC3850 cores, sustaining multi-gigabit secure packet throughput on a voice media gateway.
Where to download the MSC8256ESAG1000B datasheet PDF?
The MSC8256ESAG1000B datasheet is hosted directly on the NXP product page at https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/datasheet/MSC8256.pdf and is also mirrored on Octopart and 70ic.com. The document includes the SC3850 core reference, electrical characteristics, and BGA ball-map coordinates required for PCB layout.
Where to buy MSC8256ESAG1000B in stock?
As of 2026-10-14, MSC8256ESAG1000B is in stock at authorized stocking distributor Rochester Electronics and at DigiKey under NXP / Freescale part listings. Lead time is currently 99 weeks on the Xecor record, so volume buyers should request a quote for bonded inventory and confirm RoHS-compliant shipping reels.
How much does MSC8256ESAG1000B cost?
The MSC8256ESAG1000B lists at $285.00 per unit in single-piece quantity as of 2026-10-14, dropping to $198.75 per unit at 1000-piece trays. Pricing on Octopart shows distributor-tier discounts above 100 pieces, reflecting the device's position as a high-end multicore DSP rather than a commodity MCU.
What software does MSC8256ESAG1000B run?
The MSC8256ESAG1000B runs NXP SmartDSP OS with the Eclipse-based CodeWarrior for StarCore toolchain. The NXP product page links a documented reference framework for LTE PHY, voice-over-IP media gateways, and radar baseband, so the device can be evaluated with existing SC3850 firmware and BSD-style board-support packages.
Is MSC8256ESAG1000B RoHS compliant?
Yes - the MSC8256ESAG1000B carries a tin-silver-copper (SnAgCu) terminal finish with the JESD-609 e1 code, satisfying RoHS lead-free reflow requirements. Per the Partstack product listing, peak reflow at 245°C for 30 seconds meets JEDEC J-STD-020 MSL-3 floor life, and the device ships as RoHS-compliant at the distributor level.

エンジニアリング参考データ: MSC8256ESAG1000B — 比較、設計ガイダンス、コンプライアンス情報。

選定ガイド

Choose the MSC8256ESAG1000B for new designs only when an entrenched firmware base already exists in StarCore SC3850 code, since it ships through last-time-buy channels and has a 99-week lead-time profile. If the platform is greenfield, prefer the DSPB56720AG next-gen NXP StarCore with active production. For cost-engineered quad-core variants, choose MSC8251SVT1000B in the same 783-FCPBGA footprint (50% fewer cores, same peripherals, same software toolchain). If you only need a different temperature-grade spare for board-level service swaps, MSC8256SAG1000B offers a same-die alternative sourced via Rochester.

代替品との比較

パラメータ この製品 MSC8256ETAG1000B MSC8251SVT1000B DSPB56720AG MSC8256SAG1000B
Brand NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors
Package 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) - same 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) - same BGA (DSP family) 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) - same
Core Count 6 6 4 4-6 6
Core Frequency 1 GHz 1 GHz 1 GHz 1 GHz 1 GHz
Memory Interface DDR2/DDR3 with ECC DDR2/DDR3 with ECC DDR2/DDR3 with ECC DDR3/DDR4 DDR2/DDR3 with ECC
SEC Engine Yes (IPsec/SRTP/SSL) Yes Yes Yes (updated) Yes
Operating Temperature 0°C to 105°C 0°C to 105°C -40°C to 105°C Industrial 0°C to 105°C
Lifecycle / Stock Status Last-time-buy (Rochester stocking) Last-time-buy Last-time-buy Active production Last-time-buy (Rochester)

主な差別化要因

  • Six SC3850 cores at 1 GHz in a single BGA (vs MSC8251SVT1000B)
  • Last-time-buy availability through Rochester (vs DSPB56720AG)
  • Industrial 'E' thermal designator qualified (vs MSC8256SAG1000B)

設計ノート

Estimated at 1 GHz StarCore core clock, the 783-ball FC-PBGA requires at least a 12-layer PCB stack-up with continuous ground planes under the BGA to control return-path impedance for DDR3 and SRIO. Match SRIO lane lengths within 0.15 mm and provide 100 Ω differential impedance, per the NXP hardware-design checklist, to avoid timing-margin losses.

Under full-core 6-core load the MSC8256ESAG1000B dissipation is estimated in the 5-8 W class based on the SC3850 family power figures. A heatsink with a thermal pad is recommended for enclosed industrial racks; mechanical airflow over 1 m/s keeps the junction below 105°C in the upper end of the industrial range.

Do not assume that the 'E' designator means industrial-extended (-40°C to 105°C); the MSC8256ESAG1000B datasheet specifies 0°C to 105°C only. Confirm the designator in your BOM against the planned operating envelope and stock a -40°C variant if the deployment is genuinely outdoor-facing.

コンプライアンス情報

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
鉛フリー
Yes
ハロゲンフリー
Unknown
紛争鉱物
Unknown

RoHS compliant per Partstack terminal-finish code e1 (SnAgCu). Reach and conflict-mineral data not specified in verified sources.

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