MPC860DTVR50D4
MPC860DTVR50D4 - 50MHz PowerQUICC MPU, 357-PBGA | NXP
The NXP MPC860DTVR50D4 is a 32-bit PowerQUICC communications microprocessor from the MPC8xx family, featuring a single PowerPC core running at 50 MHz, integrated in a 357-ball PBGA package (25 x 25 mm). It is targeted at embedded communications and networking controller applications where deterministic performance, on-chip peripheral integration, and low system cost matter more than raw CPU throughput. The device combines a PowerPC integer core with the CPM (Communications Processor Module), which offloads serial communications tasks such as HDLC, Ethernet, UART, and SCC/SMC channels from the main CPU.
A microprocessor (MPU) is an integrated circuit that contains the central processing unit, instruction decoding, register files, and cache/memory management logic for a complete computing engine, typically integrated with peripherals onto a single die. Within the broader taxonomy, the MPC860 belongs to the communications-processor class: microprocessors -> embedded microprocessors -> Power Architecture processors -> communications microprocessors (PowerQUICC). PowerQUICC devices historically bridged the gap between simple MCUs and full application processors by combining a general-purpose CPU with a dedicated RISC-based communications engine.
Key features of the MPC860DTVR50D4 include a 32-bit PowerPC core at 50 MHz, integrated CPM with multi-channel serial support, 4 DMA channels, system integration unit, memory controller for DRAM/SRAM/ROM, 3.3V I/O supply, and a 357-pin PBGA package. The PowerQUICC architecture supports up to 10/100 Ethernet MACs, Fast HDLC, ATM, and transparent transmission. The integrated peripheral set replaces many external logic chips, reducing BOM cost and PCB complexity in routers, bridges, and telecom line cards.
Architecturally, the MPC860 uses a 0.32 um CMOS process with separate instruction and data buses to the on-chip caches, while the CPM runs its own RISC microengine for protocol handling. This dual-engine approach allows line-rate packet processing without overloading the main CPU. The device supports both single- and dual-bus configurations, with a 32-bit external system bus interface for SDRAM, Flash, and peripheral I/O.
Typical applications include industrial networking routers, telecom line cards, ISDN terminal adapters, industrial serial bridging, and legacy communication gateways. Design considerations include careful power-supply decoupling, thermal management for the PBGA package, and adherence to NXP layout guidelines for high-speed bus termination. This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-package alternatives, and practical design notes that complement the manufacturer datasheet.
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