MC8640TVU1250HE - 1.25GHz PowerPC e600 SoC MPU | NXP
MPN: MC8640TVU1250HE ⚠ Last Time Buy| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $285 | $285.00 |
| 10 | $262.2 | $2,622.00 |
| 100 | $239.4 | $23,940.00 |
| 500 | $216.6 | $108,300.00 |
| 1,000 | $199.5 | $199,500.00 |
MC8640TVU1250HE Overview
A microprocessor (MPU) is the central processing unit of an embedded computing system, typically implemented as a single IC containing one or more CPU cores, cache subsystems, memory controllers, and peripheral interfaces. The MPC8640 family occupies the high-performance tier of NXP's embedded PowerPC portfolio, sitting above the MPC8572 line and below the multi-core P-series communications processors. By integrating the memory controller, multiple high-speed serial links, and Ethernet MACs on-chip, the MC8640TVU1250HE reduces board complexity compared with multi-chip solutions that pair a CPU with a separate northbridge/IO controller.
Key features include 1.25 GHz e600 core frequency with AltiVec vector processing, dual GbE controllers, hardware-accelerated cryptography and pattern matching engines, integrated DDR1/DDR2 memory controller with ECC, two PCI Express interfaces, four Serial RapidIO ports, and dual I2C, SPI, and UART peripherals. The device operates from multiple supply rails (1.05 V core, 1.8 V/2.5 V/3.3 V I/O) and is qualified for -40 to +105C industrial temperature grades. The 994-ball FCCBGA package provides a thermal envelope suitable for conduction-cooled ruggedized deployments.
The MC8640TVU1250HE is built on a 130 nm CMOS process, giving it the GHz-class single-thread performance characteristic of the e600 microarchitecture while maintaining deterministic interrupt latency required for telecom control plane applications. Hardware-assisted table lookup and pattern-match engines offload ACL/Firewall workloads from the CPU, and the integrated security engine accelerates IPsec, SSL, and bulk-encryption flows.
Typical applications include embedded networking line cards, base-station baseband controllers, secure routers, military/aerospace mission computers, RAID storage controllers, and industrial control servers. The combination of AltiVec and DDR2 controller makes the device well-suited to packet processing and image-processing workloads.
When designing with this part, allocate generous copper area beneath the FCCBGA and use a thermal interface material rated for the application's temperature range. Follow NXP hardware reference manual guidance for SerDes reference clock jitter and impedance-controlled routing of PCI Express and Serial RapidIO lanes.
This page consolidates distributor stock, parametric benchmarks, and drop-in upgrade paths from the MPC8640/MPC8641/MPC8640D families - practical engineering context not assembled in any single vendor datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for MC8640TVU1250HE — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with MC8640TVU1250HE (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Core Architecture, Core Frequency, Ethernet, PCI Express, Package.
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View Datasheet →MC8640TVU1250HE Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Manufacturer | NXP Semiconductors |
| Series | MPC8640 |
| Processor Type | PowerPC e600 MPU |
| Core Architecture | Power Architecture (32-bit) |
| Core Count | 1 |
| Core Frequency | 1.25 GHz |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.05 V |
| I/O Supply Voltages | 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| SIMD Engine | AltiVec |
| Memory Interface | DDR1/DDR2 with ECC |
| Ethernet | Dual 10/100/1000 Mbps (GbE) MACs |
| PCI Express | 2 x PCIe interfaces |
| Serial RapidIO | 4 x SRIO ports |
| Package | 994-ball FCCBGA (33x33 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C (industrial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
MC8640TVU1250HE 994-ball fccbga (33x33 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MC8640TVU1250HE (994-ball fccbga (33x33 mm) package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for MC8640TVU1250HE.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MC8640TVU1250HE is suitable for 6 applications: Embedded Networking Line Cards, Base Station Baseband Controllers, Secure Routers and VPN Gateways, Military and Aerospace Mission Computers, RAID Storage Controllers, Industrial Control and Process Servers.
Embedded Networking Line Cards
The MC8640TVU1250HE is well suited to PIC 2.5G/10G line cards where the integrated dual GbE MACs, two PCI Express interfaces, and four Serial RapidIO ports provide the connectivity fabric for framer look-aside and coprocessor offload. At 1.25 GHz the e600 core sustains line-rate IPv4/IPv6 forwarding on modest packet sizes, while AltiVec accelerates ACL table walks. DDR2 with ECC keeps routing-table lookups deterministic, and the hardware pattern-match engine offloads firewall classification. Power envelope is dominated by the SerDes lanes, so 1.05 V core and 2.5 V I/O rails must be tightly regulated.
Recommended
Base Station Baseband Controllers
In 3G/4G base-station baseband processing the MC8640TVU1250HE serves as the control-plane processor, managing Layer 2/3 protocols, radio-resource control, and OAM while DSPs handle baseband DSP. The 1.25 GHz e600 with AltiVec accelerates FFT and turbo-decoder housekeeping tasks, and the integrated DDR2 controller feeds large enough buffers for sectorised MAC scheduling. Industrial -40C to +105C qualification is essential for outdoor cabinet deployment, and the 994-ball FCCBGA is mechanically robust against vibration in tower-mounted equipment.
Recommended
Secure Routers and VPN Gateways
The integrated security engine inside the MC8640TVU1250HE accelerates IPsec, SSL/TLS, and bulk AES/3DES/SHA operations, making the device well suited to mid-range VPN gateways and enterprise routers. The e600 core runs routing daemons (Quagga, Bird) at 1.25 GHz with comfortable headroom for control-plane processing while the security engine saturates the GbE ports at line rate. The DDR2 ECC controller protects against bit-flip-induced key corruption, which is essential for long-lived VPN tunnels in unattended POP sites.
Recommended
Military and Aerospace Mission Computers
The MC8640TVU1250HE is well suited to ruggedised mission-computing applications where the -40C to +105C industrial temperature range, conduction-cooled 994-ball FCCBGA package, and deterministic interrupt latency of the e600 core are required. Avionics databus interfaces (Brig, Fibre Channel) can attach via the Serial RapidIO ports, and the PCI Express links interface to sensor FPGAs. Long-term NXP supply continuity and conformance to MIL-STD-810 shock/vibration profiles make the device a standard choice for airborne and ground-vehicle mission computers.
Recommended
RAID Storage Controllers
Storage controller cards and external RAID subsystems deploy the MC8640TVU1250HE as the I/O controller, using the PCI Express interface to upstream host connectivity and the Serial RapidIO ports to downstream drive enclosures. The hardware XOR/CRC engines (where populated) accelerate RAID-5/6 parity computation, and DDR2 with ECC protects against silent data corruption in long-running rebuilds. The integrated GbE MACs can serve iSCSI or NAS front-end without an external NIC chip.
Recommended
Industrial Control and Process Servers
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), process-control servers, and substation automation controllers benefit from the MC8640TVU1250HE's deterministic interrupt response, dual Ethernet ports for IEC 62439 PRP/HSR network redundancy, and ruggedised operating temperature. The PCI Express interfaces attach to FPGA-based deterministic I/O cards, and the Serial RapidIO ports connect to distributed I/O backbones. Industrial-grade screening ensures the device meets the 10+ year operational life required by power-utility and process-control applications.
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Engineering reference data for MC8640TVU1250HE — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MC8640DTVJ1250HE | MC8640TVU1333HE | MC8640TVU1067HE | MC8640DTVU1250HE | MC8640DTVJ1067NE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 994-FCCBGA (33x33 mm) | 994-FCCBGA (33x33 mm) - same | 994-FCCBGA (33x33 mm) - same | 994-FCCBGA (33x33 mm) - same | 994-FCCBGA (33x33 mm) - same | 994-FCCBGA (33x33 mm) - same |
| Core Count | 1 (single e600) | 2 (dual e600) | 1 (single e600) | 1 (single e600) | 2 (dual e600) | 2 (dual e600) |
| Core Frequency | 1.25 GHz | 1.25 GHz | 1.333 GHz | 1.067 GHz | 1.25 GHz | 1.067 GHz |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | 0C to +105C (extended) |
| AltiVec SIMD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dual GbE MACs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DDR1/DDR2 Controller | Yes (with ECC) | Yes (with ECC) | Yes (with ECC) | Yes (with ECC) | Yes (with ECC) | Yes (with ECC) |
| PCI Express Interfaces | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lifecycle Status | Last-time-buy | Last-time-buy | Last-time-buy | Last-time-buy | Last-time-buy | Last-time-buy |
Key Differentiators
- Single-core deterministic performance (vs MC8640DTVJ1250HE)
- Balanced 1.25 GHz speed grade (vs MC8640TVU1333HE)
- Full industrial temperature grade (vs MC8640DTVJ1067NE)
Design Notes
The 994-ball FCCBGA package requires a thermal interface material (TIM) and a heat-spreader/heat-sink assembly rated for the application's power dissipation. At 1.25 GHz with active SerDes and GbE PHYs, junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (theta_JA) typically requires at least 5-8 C/W of system-level thermal management to keep Tj below +105C in industrial environments. Use NXP's recommended PCB land pattern with thermal vias in the BGA footprint to conduct heat into inner copper planes.
Follow NXP's application note AN3947 for PCB layout of the MPC8640 family. Route all four Serial RapidIO lanes and both PCI Express lanes as 100-ohm differential pairs with matched length within the lane group (typically <150 mil skew). The DDR2 data and address buses require matched-length routing with reference to a continuous ground plane, and the SerDes reference clock requires a jitter-cleaner PLL (such as the CDCE62005) to meet RapidIO/PCIe jitter specifications.
The MC8640TVU1250HE requires four supply rails: 1.05 V (core, highest current), 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V (I/O). The 1.05 V rail typically peaks at 8-12 A under full load, so use a multi-phase PWM controller such as the ISL62883 or NCP6131 with proper input/output filtering. Place decoupling capacitors (0.1 uF, 1 uF, 10 uF mix) within 100 mil of each power pin per NXP hardware reference manual section on power distribution.
Serial RapidIO and PCI Express SerDes reference clocks must meet stringent jitter specifications (< 2 ps RMS for SRIO, < 4 ps RMS for PCIe). If you cannot source a sufficiently low-jitter clock, integrate an external jitter cleaner between the system oscillator and the SerDes reference clock pin. The two GbE MACs require a 25 MHz reference for RMII or 125 MHz for SGMII - verify the PHY interface standard before PCB layout to avoid silicon errata re-spins.
Common pitfalls with the MC8640TVU1250HE include: (1) leaving the JTAG pins floating during prototype bring-up - they must be pulled correctly per hardware section; (2) ignoring silicon revision errata (Rev 2.0/2.1/3.0 each have specific errata); (3) underestimating DDR2 write-leveling calibration time during boot (up to 200 ms is normal); (4) failing to validate the boot ROM source configuration pins before mass production - mis-boot can lock the device permanently until JTAG intervention.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per NXP product page. AEC-Q100 not applicable as the device is an MPU for telecom/industrial/aerospace use, not automotive. Lead-free BGA balls, halogen-free mold compound per NXP material declarations.
