MPC870CVR133
MPC870CVR133 - 133MHz PowerQUICC MPC8xx MPU 256-BGA | NXP
The NXP MPC870CVR133 is a PowerQUICC communications processor built on 32-bit Power Architecture technology, operating at 133 MHz with 176 MIPS instruction throughput, housed in a 256-pin BGA (PBGA, 23x23 mm) package. It integrates a single MPC8xx core with the CPM (Communications Processor Module) for networking and telecom peripheral offload, supporting 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, UART, SCC, SMC, SPI, and I²C channels.
Background Knowledge: A PowerQUICC (Quad Integrated Communications Controller) is a family of communications processors derived from Motorola's (now NXP/Freescale) Power Architecture line. The MPU (Microprocessor Unit) class combines a general-purpose integer core with a dedicated communications engine that handles DMA, serial protocols, and time-division multiplexing. Within the broader taxonomy it sits as: PowerQUICC -> communications processor -> embedded MPU -> 32-bit RISC processor -> semiconductor. Engineers choose PowerQUICC parts when they need deterministic protocol handling without burdening the host CPU with interrupt overhead.
Key feature highlights of the MPC870CVR133 include: 133 MHz core clock, 32-bit Power Architecture core, integrated CPM (Communications Processor Module), 26 MHz system bus, 32-bit data bus width, and 256-pin PBGA (23x23) package. The 'C' in the part number refers to the commercial -40 °C to +100 °C junction temperature grade; 'VR' indicates the part is supplied in tape-and-reel orientation (Tray in distributor packaging context). It is pin-compatible with the broader MPC8xx PowerQUICC family footprint for legacy board reuse.
Technical depth: The MPC870 integrates an 8 KB instruction cache, 8 KB data cache, MMU with hardware page translation, and the CPM coprocessor containing dual Fast Communication Controllers (FCC), two SCCs, two SMCs, an SPI, an I²C port, parallel ports, and a 4-channel DMA controller. The core runs at 133 MHz giving 176 MIPS at 4.5 V while consuming roughly 1.5 W typical (verification recommended against datasheet). The wide external bus (32-bit) supports SDRAM, SRAM, and ROM/Flash memory-mapped peripherals.
Typical applications of this MPU span networking and embedded communication roles: 10/100 Ethernet routers and bridges, DSL modems and residential gateways, ISDN terminal adapters, VoIP ATAs, networked printers with embedded protocol stacks, industrial serial-protocol bridges, and SCADA/remote telemetry controllers where deterministic serial handling matters.
Design consideration: The 256-ball PBGA requires a minimum of four PCB layers with controlled-impedance routing for the external bus; bypass capacitors must be placed as close as possible to each power/ground ball pair. Note that the MPC870 line is a legacy product and active new designs should consider the MPC8313, P1010, or QorIQ P1020 successors which offer modern interfaces (PCIe, GbE, USB) at lower power.
This page consolidates distributor pricing tiers, drop-in compatible MPC8xx-family alternatives, and design notes not duplicated on the manufacturer datasheet, including a comparison table against other 133 MHz and 50 MHz siblings to clarify the trade-offs when selecting replacement parts.
견적 요청
문의하기