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MSC8157TAG1000A - 6-Core SC3850 DSP, 1GHz, MAPLE-B2 | NXP

부품 번호: MSC8157TAG1000A ⚠ 최종 구매
재고 있음 영업일 기준 1~3일 내 발송
783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) Package 1 GHz per core Speed Dual-channel DDR2/DDR3 with ECC Memory
시작가 $178 USD / 개
MOQ: 1 |
가격 업데이트: 2026-10-14
볼륨 가격
수량 단가 합계
1 $285 $285.00
10 $255 $2,550.00
100 $220 $22,000.00
500 $195 $97,500.00
1,000 $178 $178,000.00
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MSC8157TAG1000A 개요

The NXP Semiconductors MSC8157TAG1000A is a six-core StarCore SC3850 DSP delivering 1 GHz per core, packaged in a 783-ball FC-PBGA (29x29 mm) with 1.0 mm pitch, and qualified for the -40C to +105C industrial temperature range. The device is built around NXP's high-performance StarCore architecture, featuring six SC3850 DSP subsystems, each with a 32 KB L1 instruction cache, 32 KB L1 data cache, and a unified 512 KB L2 cache configurable in 64 KB increments as M2 memory, plus an integrated MAPLE-B2 baseband accelerator for turbo/Viterbi decoding.

A digital signal processor (DSP) is a specialized microprocessor optimized for numeric-heavy, real-time signal-processing workloads such as baseband demodulation, audio/voice codecs, radar pulse processing, and video transforms. Within the broader semiconductor hierarchy, the MSC8157 belongs to the high-performance DSP family, sitting between general-purpose microcontrollers and full application processors. StarCore-based devices were widely adopted in 3G/4G wireless base stations, media gateways, and defense signal-processing platforms where deterministic per-core throughput matters more than OS-rich user-experience features.

Key features include six SC3850 cores running at 1 GHz, MAPLE-B2 acceleration for forward-error-correction, dual DDR2/DDR3 memory controllers with ECC, dual SRIO (Serial RapidIO) lanes, dual PCIe interfaces, dual GbE MACs, two CIPRI links for inter-DSP interconnect, an MMU, extended programmable interrupt controller (EPIC), and four general-purpose 32-bit timers. The FC-PBGA package offers a compact 29x29 mm footprint while exposing a 1.0 mm ball pitch suitable for high-density multi-layer PCB designs.

The architecture combines SIMD-friendly ALU pipelines with hardware multi-issue and dynamic power management (Wait/Stop/Debug), enabling the MSC8157 to deliver high aggregate MMACS while remaining suitable for thermally constrained chassis. MAPLE-B2 offloads turbo decoding so the SC3850 cores remain available for upper-layer signal processing.

Typical applications include 3G/4G LTE baseband processing, wireless base-station channel cards, media gateways, defense signal-intelligence platforms, and high-density voice/media transcoding appliances where deterministic six-core throughput is required. The dual GbE plus dual SRIO fabric also suits it to packet-processing line cards. NXP product pages flag the part with end-of-life documentation.

When designing with this device, allocate generous PCB layers for the FC-PBGA breakout (1.0 mm pitch requires microvia stack-ups), provision thermal copper under the die, and follow NXP hardware-design guides for DDR2/DDR3 trace-length matching. Expect to validate boot ROM, MAPLE firmware, and SC3850 tool-chain (CodeWarrior / StarCore toolchain) compatibility for any new deployment.

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Package: 783-ball FCBGA (29x29 mm)
Mounting Type: Surface Mount (BGA)
Operating Temperature: 0C to +105C
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Package: 783-ball FCBGA (FCP-BGA), 29 x 29 mm
Mounting Type: Surface Mount
Operating Temperature: 0C to +105C
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MSC8156ESAG1000B

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📦 783-FCPBGA (29x29)
6x SC3850 StarCore cores · 1 GHz per core · 45 nm CMOS · MAPLE-B baseband accelerator (turbo decode) · 64-bit DDR2/DDR3, up to 800 MT/s · 2 lanes, SRIO or PCIe (selectable) · 1x Gigabit Ethernet MAC

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MSC8156HAG1000B

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📦 783-FCPBGA (29x29)
Multi-core Digital Signal Processor (DSP) · 6 x StarCore SC3850 · 1 GHz per core · 576 KB (L1/L2 SRAM) · 96 KB · MAPLE-B (turbo/Viterbi FEC) · DDR2/DDR3 with ECC · 2 x Serial RapidIO (SRIO), 2 x PCIe Gen1/Gen2

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MSC8251SVT1000B

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📦 783-FCBGA
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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MSC8157TAG1000A 사양

Device Type Six-core Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
DSP Architecture StarCore SC3850 (6x cores)
Core Frequency 1 GHz per core
L1 Instruction Cache 32 KB per core
L1 Data Cache 32 KB per core
Unified L2 Cache 512 KB (configurable as M2 in 64 KB increments)
Accelerator MAPLE-B2 baseband accelerator
Memory Controller Dual-channel DDR2/DDR3 with ECC
High-Speed Serial I/O 2x SRIO, 2x PCIe, 2x GbE, 2x CIPRI
패키지 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm)
Ball Pitch 1.0 mm
동작 온도 -40C to +105C
MMU Yes
Interrupt Controller EPIC (Extended Programmable Interrupt Controller)
Timers 2x 32-bit general-purpose per core

MSC8157TAG1000A 783-fcpbga (29x29 mm) 핀 구성 가이드

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일반적인 애플리케이션

MSC8157TAG1000A 적합 용도: 6 애플리케이션s: 3G/4G LTE Baseband Channel Card, Wireless Base Station Line Card, Media Gateway / Transcoding Appliance, Defense Signal-Intelligence Platform, Industrial Multi-Channel DSP Aggregator, Packet-Processing Line Card.

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3G/4G LTE Baseband Channel Card

The MSC8157TAG1000A's six SC3850 cores at 1 GHz plus the MAPLE-B2 turbo/Viterbi accelerator make it a strong fit for LTE physical-layer channel cards where per-subframe FEC timing budgets demand hardware offload. Dual DDR2/DDR3 controllers with ECC keep large soft-bit buffers resident without saturating the bus, while the dual SRIO/CIPRI links allow multi-DSP scaling across the baseband card. The 783-ball FC-PBGA package breaks out the full peripheral set without internal muxing, simplifying PCB layout under heavy signal-integrity constraints. Estimated: aggregate throughput of ~24 GMACS at 1 GHz across six cores plus MAPLE-B2 FEC offload typically handles a 20 MHz LTE sector with margin.

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Wireless Base Station Line Card

Base-station line cards combine multiple MSC8157DSPs with a host CPU and fronthaul/backhaul fabrics, and the MSC8157TAG1000A integrates 2x SRIO, 2x PCIe, and 2x GbE so it can serve as both compute element and packet engine on the same board. Operating from -40C to +105C, the device tolerates outdoor cabinet thermal swings, while the 1.0 mm FC-PBGA supports high-density stack-up designs that share antenna data with co-located radios. The dual CIPRI links enable direct DSP-to-DSP messaging without consuming host CPU cycles, critical for tight scheduling loops. Estimated: at typical 5-8 W per device the FC-PBGA thermal envelope is comfortable in a fan-cooled chassis.

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Media Gateway / Transcoding Appliance

Media gateways performing high-density voice (VoIP) and video transcoding benefit from the MSC8157TAG1000A's six SC3850 cores, each capable of independent real-time DSP pipelines. The MAPLE-B2 baseband accelerator is repurposed for FEC-protected media transport in some designs, and the dual GbE MACs allow direct connection to packet fabric without an external switch. DDR2/DDR3 with ECC keeps transcoded frame buffers consistent across long sessions. The 783-ball FC-PBGA footprint is reusable across product variants, simplifying platform engineering. Estimated: six SC3850 cores at 1 GHz handle ~600-1000 simultaneous VoIP transcodes with margin depending on codec complexity.

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Defense Signal-Intelligence Platform

Defense SIGINT and ELINT systems demand deterministic DSP throughput for wideband captures, and the MSC8157TAG1000A's six SC3850 cores deliver the predictable per-core performance needed for bulk demodulation, decryption front-ends, and pattern-matching pipelines. The -40C to +105C qualification supports field-deployed chassis, while the FC-PBGA package's high pin count exposes SRIO for chaining multiple MSC8157 cards into a single SIGINT rack. MAPLE-B2 acceleration reduces CPU burden for convolutional-code workflows common in SIGINT. The part's EOL status means defense programs typically establish long-term Rochester Electronics supply agreements to guarantee multi-year field life.

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Industrial Multi-Channel DSP Aggregator

Industrial monitoring, vibration analysis, and machine-learning front-ends use the MSC8157TAG1000A to aggregate many analog channels into one DSP farm, exploiting the six cores to run parallel FFT, filter, and feature-extraction pipelines. The wide operating-temperature range tolerates factory-floor enclosures, and the dual GbE ports carry aggregated results upstream to a host controller. MAPLE-B2 provides additional FEC for noisy industrial links. The 783-ball FC-PBGA at 1.0 mm pitch requires microvia PCB stack-up but is well within standard high-density industrial designs.

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Packet-Processing Line Card

Although primarily a DSP, the MSC8157TAG1000A's 2x SRIO, 2x PCIe, and 2x GbE plus six SC3850 cores make it useful in custom packet-processing line cards where programmable per-packet logic is required. SC3850 cores run microcode for header parsing, classification, and policy enforcement, while the FC-PBGA's high pin count exposes a clean multi-fabric interface. ECC-protected DDR2/DDR3 maintains table consistency under heavy update churn. Estimated: 1 GHz per core supports line-rate processing for ~1-2 Gbps aggregate traffic per device, scaling linearly across multiple MSC8157s on the card.

추천 제품 요약

MSC8156ESAG1000B NXP Semiconductors 사용처: 3G/4G LTE Baseband Channel Card, Media Gateway / Transcoding Appliance, Packet-Processing Line Card T4240NSN7PQB NXP QorIQ host CPU on same base-station line card 사용처: 3G/4G LTE Baseband Channel Card MVR5500AMMA4ES NXP networking companion device 사용처: 3G/4G LTE Baseband Channel Card MSC8156HAG1000B NXP Semiconductors 사용처: Wireless Base Station Line Card, Industrial Multi-Channel DSP Aggregator LS1043ASE7MQA Companion NXP host CPU 사용처: Wireless Base Station Line Card MSC8251SVT1000B NXP Semiconductors 사용처: Defense Signal-Intelligence Platform
What is the MSC8157TAG1000A?
The MSC8157TAG1000A is an NXP Semiconductors six-core StarCore SC3850 digital signal processor running at 1 GHz per core, with an integrated MAPLE-B2 baseband accelerator and packaged in a 783-ball FC-PBGA (29x29 mm, 1.0 mm pitch). According to NXP's product page, it is qualified for the -40C to +105C industrial range and includes DDR2/DDR3 controllers plus SRIO, PCIe, GbE, and CIPRI interfaces.
How many DSP cores does the MSC8157 have?
The MSC8157 contains six SC3850 StarCore DSP cores operating at up to 1 GHz each, giving it six independent programmable engines that share a unified 512 KB L2 cache and have access to MAPLE-B2 baseband acceleration. This is more compute density than the dual-core MSC8154 and roughly equivalent per-core throughput to the MSC8251 line at similar clock rates.
What is the MAPLE-B2 accelerator used for?
The MAPLE-B2 is NXP's Multi-Accelerator Platform Engine for baseband, designed to offload turbo and Viterbi forward-error-correction decoding from the SC3850 cores in wireless base-station designs. Offloading FEC frees the six cores to handle upper-layer signal processing, MAC scheduling, and upper-physical-layer transforms that are easier to express in software.
What memory interfaces does MSC8157TAG1000A support?
The MSC8157 integrates dual-channel DDR2/DDR3 memory controllers with ECC support, enabling high-throughput external memory for sample buffers and packet descriptors. Per the manufacturer datasheet, each SC3850 core has its own 32 KB L1 instruction and 32 KB L1 data cache, plus access to the shared 512 KB unified L2 which can be carved into M2 memory in 64 KB increments.
What high-speed serial interfaces does MSC8157TAG1000A provide?
The MSC8157 exposes 2x Serial RapidIO (SRIO) lanes, 2x PCIe interfaces, 2x Gigabit Ethernet MACs, and 2x CIPRI links for inter-DSP chip-to-chip interconnect. This fabric is well-suited to multi-DSP base-station line cards where multiple MSC8157 devices share antenna data via SRIO/CIPRI while presenting PCIe GbE to the host baseband card.
Is the MSC8157TAG1000A still in production?
NXP's product page lists the MSC8157TAG1000A under 'End of Life Overview' with discontinuance and replacement documentation, indicating it is at last-time-buy status. Verified distributor listings on Octopart and DigiKey still show franchised inventory (e.g. Rochester Electronics) and 3rd-party stock. Designers of new products should evaluate the suggested NXP replacement rather than starting with a discontinued part.
Where can I download the MSC8157 datasheet PDF?
The official MSC8157 datasheet PDF is hosted at https://media.digikey.com/pdf/Data%20Sheets/NXP%20PDFs/MSC8157.pdf and on the NXP product page at https://www.nxp.com/part/MSC8157TAG1000A. The datasheet covers the SC3850 core, MAPLE-B2, memory map, electrical characteristics, and the FC-PBGA 783-ball mechanical drawing (29x29 mm, 1.0 mm pitch).
What package does MSC8157TAG1000A use?
The MSC8157TAG1000A ships in a 783-ball flip-chip plastic BGA (FC-PBGA) measuring 29x29 mm with a 1.0 mm ball pitch, per NXP's mechanical drawing. This large BGA is typical for high-pin-count DSPs that need to break out dual DDR2/DDR3 buses, two SRIO lanes, two PCIe, two GbE, and two CIPRI interfaces without internal multiplexing.
What is the operating temperature range of MSC8157TAG1000A?
The MSC8157TAG1000A is qualified for -40C to +105C operation, which covers outdoor base-station enclosures and industrial chassis. This industrial-grade thermal envelope is broader than the 0C to +90C commercial range and makes the part suitable for thermally uncontrolled cabinets.
How does MSC8157TAG1000A compare to MSC8156?
The MSC8156 family is the four-core predecessor of the MSC8157, sharing the same SC3850 core, MAPLE-B2 accelerator, FC-PBGA package, and DDR2/DDR3 memory subsystem, but with fewer cores. The MSC8157 doubles core count for higher aggregate throughput in the same footprint, making it a drop-in upgrade path for systems designed around MSC8156E/H variants where software thermal/power budget permits.
What is the difference between MSC8157TAG1000A and MSC8251SVT1000B?
The MSC8251SVT1000B is a different StarCore family member (MSC825x) targeted at lower-power single/dual-core DSP workloads, while the MSC8157TAG1000A is the higher-core-count base-station part with MAPLE-B2. Both use 783-ball FCBGA but the SC3850 core counts, accelerators, and peripheral mix differ - they are not drop-in replacements.
What is the best drop-in replacement for MSC8157TAG1000A?
Because the MSC8157 sits in a 783-ball FC-PBGA with proprietary firmware/toolchain dependencies, no true third-party pin-compatible drop-in exists; NXP's EOL documentation lists the migration path to current StarCore-family devices. For long-term supply, Rochester Electronics and Flip Electronics are franchised sources for original-stock MSC8157TAG1000A units, often the safest drop-in option when NXP stock is exhausted.
How much does MSC8157TAG1000A cost in 2026?
Pricing as of 2026-10-14 varies widely by authorized vs open-market channel: original-stock units from Rochester Electronics and Flip Electronics command premiums in the 200-300 USD range at qty 1, while surplus/open-market listings on Octopart range higher due to scarcity from the part's EOL status. Bulk orders (>= 100 pcs) typically unlock volume breaks in the 175-220 USD/unit band, but lead time must be confirmed per distributor.
Is MSC8157TAG1000A in stock at distributors?
As of 2026-10-14, MSC8157TAG1000A is listed as last-time-buy from NXP with remaining franchised stock at Rochester Electronics, plus 3rd-party inventory surfaced on Octopart and DigiKey via authorized resellers. Stock counts fluctuate daily; engineers should request an RFQ directly with NXP for last-time-buy allocation and separately with Rochester for ongoing perpetual inventory.
What are the key applications of MSC8157TAG1000A?
The MSC8157TAG1000A is typically used in 3G/4G wireless base-station channel cards, LTE small-cell baseband boards, media gateways, defense signal-intelligence platforms, and high-density voice/video transcoding appliances. The MAPLE-B2 turbo/Viterbi accelerator makes it especially attractive in LTE physical-layer designs where FEC offload is mandatory to meet per-subframe timing budgets.

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선택 가이드

Choose MSC8157TAG1000A when you need six SC3850 cores at 1 GHz plus MAPLE-B2 turbo/Viterbi acceleration in a single 783-ball FC-PBGA, primarily for 3G/4G base-station channel cards, defense SIGINT, and high-density transcoding appliances. Choose MSC8156ESAG1000B or MSC8156HAG1000B when the workload fits four cores and you need a lower-cost sibling in the same FC-PBGA footprint - both are pin-compatible and are the recommended cost-down path. Choose MSC8251SVT1000B only for single-core DSP workloads where higher-core-count parts are unnecessary; the SC3850 generation and FCBGA 783 footprint remain compatible, but the accelerator set is reduced. Note: all of these parts are at last-time-buy; for new designs, evaluate the current NXP replacement recommended in the EOL documentation, and secure long-term supply via Rochester Electronics.

대체품과의 비교

파라미터 이 제품 MSC8156ESAG1000B MSC8156HAG1000B MSC8251SVT1000B
Package 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) 783-FCBGA
Brand NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP USA Inc.
Core Count 6x SC3850 4x SC3850 4x SC3850 1x SC3850
Core Frequency 1 GHz 1 GHz 1 GHz 1 GHz
Accelerator MAPLE-B2 (turbo/Viterbi) MAPLE-B2 MAPLE-B2 MAPLE (no -B2)
Memory Interface Dual DDR2/DDR3 w/ ECC Dual DDR2/DDR3 w/ ECC Dual DDR2/DDR3 w/ ECC DDR3
Lifecycle Status Last-time-buy (EOL announced) Last-time-buy (per NXP EOL) Active (per Xecor) Last-time-buy (last buy 2017)

주요 차별점

  • Highest core count in MSC815x family (vs MSC8156ESAG1000B)
  • MAPLE-B2 with dual SRIO/CIPRI for multi-DSP scaling (vs MSC8251SVT1000B)
  • Industrial-grade thermal envelope (vs Typical commercial DSP competitors)

설계 노트

The 783-ball FC-PBGA at 1.0 mm pitch requires a high-density PCB stack-up with microvias (laser-drilled 1:1 stack-ups preferred). Plan at least 8-10 PCB layers to break out the dual DDR2/DDR3 buses, dual SRIO, dual PCIe, dual GbE, and dual CIPRI without exceeding 2 signal layers per ball row. Follow NXP's hardware-design guide for via-in-pad and pad diameter recommendations; the FC-PBGA is flip-chip, so direct attach to PCB balls mandates precise paste-mask and reflow profiles.

Estimated: at full load with six SC3850 cores at 1 GHz and MAPLE-B2 active, the MSC8157TAG1000A dissipates roughly 5-8 W depending on workload and voltage. The 29x29 mm FC-PBGA spreads heat adequately for fan-cooled enclosures, but the PCB thermal via array under the die must be sized for ~0.5-1.0 W/cm^2 continuous dissipation. Use NXP's thermal model to compute junction-to-ambient theta_JA for your specific stack-up; derate for -40C to +105C industrial operation.

DDR2/DDR3 memory interfaces require strict trace-length matching per byte lane plus matched impedance to 50 ohm single-ended / 100 ohm differential. SRIO and PCIe links need AC-coupling capacitors and reference-clock routing with skew under 50 ps; SerDes layout should follow NXP's reference designators with ground shielding on both sides of the differential pairs. Estimated: at 1.0 mm ball pitch the breakout escape is feasible with 0.1 mm trace-and-space on outer layers.

Boot ROM configuration must match the actual boot interface (SRIO, PCIe, or serial flash) - misconfiguring boot mode bricks the device until JTAG recovery. MAPLE-B2 firmware version must match the SC3850 core revision; mixing firmware loads from older MSC8156 builds can cause MAPLE fault states. Ensure SC3850 toolchain (CodeWarrior / StarCore) matches the silicon revision; consult NXP errata documents before sign-off.

규정 준수 정보

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
무연
Unknown
무할로겐
Unknown
분쟁 광물
Unknown

Compliance flags were not present in the verified web data; consult NXP product page environmental documentation for definitive RoHS/REACH status.

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관련 부품 & 용어

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