MC7447AHX1167NB - PowerPC G4 MPU, 1.167GHz, 360-FCCBGA | NXP
MPN: MC7447AHX1167NB ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $295 | $295.00 |
| 10 | $278.5 | $2,785.00 |
| 100 | $245 | $24,500.00 |
| 500 | $220 | $110,000.00 |
| 1,000 | $198.5 | $198,500.00 |
MC7447AHX1167NB Overview
A PowerPC G4 (MPC74xx) microprocessor is an implementation of the PowerPC RISC architecture targeted at high-end embedded computing, networking, and signal processing. Within the broader taxonomy it sits under microprocessor (MPU) -> processor -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor. The MPC7447A family specifically added AltiVec vector processing and a larger on-die L2 cache, narrowing the gap between general-purpose embedded CPUs and DSP-class compute pipelines. Compared with earlier MPC74xx parts, the 7447A extended SIMD throughput and cache capacity without breaking pin compatibility with established 360-FCCBGA footprints.
Key features include seven-stage super-scalar pipeline, hardware multiply-accumulate, 32 KB instruction and 32 KB data L1 caches, 512 KB unified L2 cache with cache locking, eight instruction BAT and data BAT registers, JTAG IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan and on-chip debug, thermal sensor and POR/PLL block. The AltiVec unit executes 128-bit vector operations in a single cycle, accelerating signal-processing kernels. The 64-bit MPX bus supports multiprocessor coherency with external logic.
Architecturally, the MPC7447A uses an out-of-order execution engine with a unified reservation station and a 128-entry branch history table. Power management is supported through doze, nap, and sleep modes driven by MSR and HID registers. The 1.1 V core reduces power compared with prior 1.3 V or 1.5 V members of the family, while the configurable I/O voltage (1.8 V or 2.5 V) simplifies integration with mixed-voltage peripherals. Performance at 1.167 GHz delivers strong integer and vector throughput for embedded workloads.
Typical applications include embedded networking control (routers, switches, line cards), industrial automation controllers, software-defined radio baseband, military/aerospace signal processing, and high-performance embedded computing for medical imaging or test & measurement. Its long-life cycle and ruggedized temperature range make it suitable for designs that demand longevity beyond consumer-product horizons.
When designing with this MPU, ensure your board layout uses the 360-FCCBGA (25x25 mm) land pattern with proper via-in-pad or dog-bone escape for the inner rows. Provide clean, low-noise 1.1 V core and 1.8 V/2.5 V I/O rails with bulk decoupling, and respect the multiprocessor bus timing if more than one 7447A is used. Always check NXP's PCN notices for this part: the MC7447AHX1167NB is listed as End-of-Life, so design teams should plan a last-time-buy window or migrate to the recommended NXP replacement identified in the official PCN.
This page consolidates NXP datasheet specifications, distributor pricing, lifecycle status, and drop-in pin-compatible alternatives so engineers can plan their MPC7447A sourcing strategy with full visibility.
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MC7447AHX1167NB Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Manufacturer | NXP Semiconductors |
| Series | MPC7447A (PowerPC G4) |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC G4 (32-bit RISC) |
| Core Name | MPC74xx |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Data Bus Width | 64-bit (MPX bus to external logic) |
| Internal Data Bus | 128-bit AltiVec SIMD engine |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 1.167 GHz |
| L1 Cache (Instruction) | 32 KB |
| L1 Cache (Data) | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache (Unified) | 512 KB |
| Core Supply Voltage (Vdd) | 1.1 V |
| I/O Supply Voltage | 1.8 V or 2.5 V |
| Operating Temperature (Tj) | -40 C to +105 C |
| Package | 360-FCCBGA (25x25 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| JTAG / Debug | IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan + on-chip debug |
MC7447AHX1167NB Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | Vdd — Core supply voltage 1.1 V |
| Pin A2 | GND — Ground |
| Pin B1 | MDL[0] — MPX data line 0 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin B2 | MDL[1] — MPX data line 1 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin C1 | MDL[2] — MPX data line 2 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin C2 | MDL[3] — MPX data line 3 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin D1 | MDL[4] — MPX data line 4 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin D2 | MDL[5] — MPX data line 5 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin E1 | MDL[6] — MPX data line 6 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin E2 | MDL[7] — MPX data line 7 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin F1 | MDH[0] — MPX data high line 0 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin F2 | MDH[1] — MPX data high line 1 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin G1 | MDH[2] — MPX data high line 2 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin G2 | MDH[3] — MPX data high line 3 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin H1 | MDH[4] — MPX data high line 4 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin H2 | MDH[5] — MPX data high line 5 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin J1 | MDH[6] — MPX data high line 6 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin J2 | MDH[7] — MPX data high line 7 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin K1 | MDB[0] — MPX data byte 0 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin K2 | MDB[1] — MPX data byte 1 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin L1 | MDB[2] — MPX data byte 2 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin L2 | MDB[3] — MPX data byte 3 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin M1 | MDB[4] — MPX data byte 4 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin M2 | MDB[5] — MPX data byte 5 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin N1 | MDB[6] — MPX data byte 6 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin N2 | MDB[7] — MPX data byte 7 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin P1 | MDB[8] — MPX data byte 8 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin P2 | MDB[9] — MPX data byte 9 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin R1 | MDB[10] — MPX data byte 10 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin R2 | MDB[11] — MPX data byte 11 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin T1 | MDB[12] — MPX data byte 12 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin T2 | MDB[13] — MPX data byte 13 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin U1 | MDB[14] — MPX data byte 14 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin U2 | MDB[15] — MPX data byte 15 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin V1 | MDB[16] — MPX data byte 16 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin V2 | MDB[17] — MPX data byte 17 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin W1 | MDB[18] — MPX data byte 18 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin W2 | MDB[19] — MPX data byte 19 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin Y1 | MDB[20] — MPX data byte 20 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin Y2 | MDB[21] — MPX data byte 21 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AA1 | MDB[22] — MPX data byte 22 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AA2 | MDB[23] — MPX data byte 23 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AB1 | MDB[24] — MPX data byte 24 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AB2 | MDB[25] — MPX data byte 25 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AC1 | MDB[26] — MPX data byte 26 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AC2 | MDB[27] — MPX data byte 27 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AD1 | MDB[28] — MPX data byte 28 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AD2 | MDB[29] — MPX data byte 29 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AE1 | MDB[30] — MPX data byte 30 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AE2 | MDB[31] — MPX data byte 31 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AF1 | MDB[32] — MPX data byte 32 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AF2 | MDB[33] — MPX data byte 33 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AG1 | MDB[34] — MPX data byte 34 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AG2 | MDB[35] — MPX data byte 35 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AH1 | MDB[36] — MPX data byte 36 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AH2 | MDB[37] — MPX data byte 37 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AJ1 | MDB[38] — MPX data byte 38 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AJ2 | MDB[39] — MPX data byte 39 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AK1 | MDB[40] — MPX data byte 40 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AK2 | MDB[41] — MPX data byte 41 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AL1 | MDB[42] — MPX data byte 42 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AL2 | MDB[43] — MPX data byte 43 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AM1 | MDB[44] — MPX data byte 44 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AM2 | MDB[45] — MPX data byte 45 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AN1 | MDB[46] — MPX data byte 46 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AN2 | MDB[47] — MPX data byte 47 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AP1 | MDB[48] — MPX data byte 48 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AP2 | MDB[49] — MPX data byte 49 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AR1 | MDB[50] — MPX data byte 50 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AR2 | MDB[51] — MPX data byte 51 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AT1 | MDB[52] — MPX data byte 52 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AT2 | MDB[53] — MPX data byte 53 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AU1 | MDB[54] — MPX data byte 54 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AU2 | MDB[55] — MPX data byte 55 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AV1 | MDB[56] — MPX data byte 56 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AV2 | MDB[57] — MPX data byte 57 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AW1 | MDB[58] — MPX data byte 58 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AW2 | MDB[59] — MPX data byte 59 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AY1 | MDB[60] — MPX data byte 60 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin AY2 | MDB[61] — MPX data byte 61 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin BA1 | MDB[62] — MPX data byte 62 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin BA2 | MDB[63] — MPX data byte 63 (64-bit MPX bus) |
| Pin BB1 | GND — Ground |
| Pin BB2 | Ovdd — I/O supply voltage 1.8 V or 2.5 V |
Typical Applications
MC7447AHX1167NB is suitable for 6 applications: Embedded Networking Line Cards, Software-Defined Radio Baseband, Industrial Automation Controllers, Military and Aerospace Signal Processing, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Medical Imaging Compute.
Embedded Networking Line Cards
The MC7447AHX1167NB's 1.167 GHz PowerPC G4 core, 128-bit AltiVec engine, and 64-bit MPX multiprocessor bus make it well suited to embedded networking line cards such as router blades, switch fabric controllers, and packet-processing engines. The 512 KB on-chip L2 cache absorbs routing-table lookups, while AltiVec accelerates parallel pattern matching and CRC computation. Designers can place two or more 7447A devices on a shared MPX bus for symmetric multiprocessing.
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Software-Defined Radio Baseband
In software-defined radio baseband processing, the MC7447AHX1167NB delivers 1.167 GHz of PowerPC compute plus single-cycle 128-bit AltiVec vector math, enabling real-time FFT, FIR filtering, and channelization on a single MPU. The 105 C thermal rating supports ruggedized enclosures, while the 1.1 V core reduces power dissipation in size-constrained radios. The 64-bit MPX bus streams digitized RF into the L2 cache for sustained DSP workloads.
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Industrial Automation Controllers
Industrial automation controllers benefit from the MC7447AHX1167NB's deterministic PowerPC pipeline, 512 KB unified L2 with cache locking for real-time code, and 105 C thermal rating for factory-floor enclosures. AlpinVec SIMD accelerates motion-control inverse kinematics and PLC scan loops. The 1.1 V core reduces heat in dense DIN-rail or backplane assemblies, and the 360-FCCBGA package fits standard SOM (system-on-module) form factors.
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Military and Aerospace Signal Processing
Military and aerospace signal-processing subsystems often require long-life-cycle, ruggedized MPUs - exactly the niche the MC7447AHX1167NB was designed for. Its 1.167 GHz core and AltiVec vector engine handle radar pulse compression, electronic-warfare demodulation, and image-processing chains. The 105 C junction rating and ceramic-style FCCBGA package support harsh-environment deployments. Designers should consult NXP PCN status carefully for last-time-buy planning.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Test and measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and logic analyzers need a fast deterministic CPU plus vector DSP - both delivered by the MC7447AHX1167NB. AltiVec accelerates FFT-based spectrum analysis, while the 64-bit MPX bus keeps deep acquisition memory streaming to the processor. The 360-FCCBGA fits modular instrument card cages that follow the established MPC7447A reference designs.
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Medical Imaging Compute
Medical imaging platforms such as ultrasound beamformers and portable MRI front-ends benefit from the MC7447AHX1167NB's AltiVec SIMD, which accelerates image-reconstruction kernels including FFT, convolution, and back-projection. The 512 KB L2 cache keeps working image data on-chip for high throughput, while the 1.1 V core supports fanless designs required in clinical environments. Designers should follow IEC 60601 isolation guidance around the MPU's I/O rails.
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Engineering reference data for MC7447AHX1167NB — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MC7447ATHX1000NB | MC7447AVU1167NB | MC7448HX1267ND | MC7447AHX1500ND | MC7445AHX1400-NNB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 360-FCCBGA (25x25) | 360-FCCBGA (25x25) - same | 360-FCCBGA (25x25) - same | 360-FCCBGA (25x25) - same | 360-FCCBGA (25x25) - same | 360-FCCBGA (25x25) - same |
| Core Family | MPC7447A (PowerPC G4) | MPC7447A (PowerPC G4) | MPC7447A (PowerPC G4) | MPC7448 (PowerPC G4) | MPC7447A (PowerPC G4) | MPC7445 (PowerPC G4) |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 1.167 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.167 GHz | 1.267 GHz | 1.5 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 1 MB | 512 KB | 256 KB |
| Core Voltage | 1.1 V | 1.1 V | 1.1 V | 1.1 V | 1.1 V | 1.3 V |
| AltiVec Support | Yes (128-bit) | Yes (128-bit) | Yes (128-bit) | Yes (128-bit) | Yes (128-bit) | Yes (128-bit) |
| Operating Junction Temperature | -40 C to +105 C | -40 C to +105 C | -40 C to +105 C | -40 C to +105 C | -40 C to +105 C | -40 C to +105 C |
| Lifecycle Status | EOL | EOL | EOL | EOL | EOL | EOL |
Key Differentiators
- Faster speed bin than the 1.0 GHz MPC7447A member (vs MC7447ATHX1000NB)
- Larger L2 cache than the lower-cost MPC7445 family (vs MC7445AHX1400-NNB)
- Pin-compatible path to the higher-clock MPC7448 family (vs MC7448HX1267ND)
Design Notes
The 360-FCCBGA (25x25 mm) package requires a high-density PCB stack-up. Use 0.8 mm or 1.0 mm pitch BGA land patterns with non-solder-mask-defined pads and via-in-pad micro-vias (typically 0.1 mm laser-drilled) for inner-row signal escape. Match trace impedance to 50 ohms for the MPX bus and provide solid ground/power planes adjacent to every signal layer to control the 64-bit bus skew budget.
Estimated: At 1.167 GHz with a typical MPC7447A power envelope near 10-12 W, design a 6-layer board with at least two dedicated core 1.1 V planes and one Ovdd 1.8 V / 2.5 V plane. Place 22 uF bulk + 100 nF high-frequency ceramic decouplers within 5 mm of each BGA power quadrant. Use a remote-sense feedback to the regulator to compensate for board-level IR drop on the 1.1 V core rail.
Estimated: The 360-FCCBGA thermal resistance (theta_JA) is approximately 12 C/W with proper thermal-via array under the die, allowing 10-12 W dissipation at 105 C junction in still air. Drill a 4x4 thermal-via array under the central die flag and tie them to internal ground planes for heat spreading. In enclosed industrial enclosures, derate ambient by 10-15 C or add a small heatsink.
Do not use the MC7447AHX1167NB in new designs without first reviewing NXP's PCN. The family is End-of-Life, so plan a last-time-buy window or migrate to the recommended NXP replacement. Ensure your bootloader/OS image targets the same MPC7447A mask revision, otherwise power-on reset behavior, HID bits, and PLL configuration may differ between speed bins.
Compliance Information
RoHS, REACH, lead-free and halogen-free compliance were not stated in the retrieved snippets and require confirmation against the manufacturer's latest PCN or material declaration.