MC8641DTVU1000GE - Dual-Core 1GHz PowerPC SoC | NXP
MPN: MC8641DTVU1000GE ⚠ Last Time Buy| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $425 | $425.00 |
| 10 | $398 | $3,980.00 |
| 100 | $360 | $36,000.00 |
| 500 | $325 | $162,500.00 |
| 1,000 | $295 | $295,000.00 |
MC8641DTVU1000GE Overview
The e600 (and parent PowerPC 600 series) is a superscalar 32-bit processor family historically used in Power Mac, PowerQUICC, and high-end embedded designs; the MPX86xx SoC line integrates two e600 cores with northbridge/host fabric logic, DDR1/DDR2 memory controllers, GbE MACs, PCI Express, and Serial RapidIO, simplifying board design versus a discrete CPU + chipset. This positions the part for routers, switches, line cards, storage controllers, and industrial imaging pipelines where deterministic performance and rich I/O are required.
Key features include dual e600 cores at 1.0 GHz, integrated DDR1/DDR2 memory controller with ECC, integrated Gigabit Ethernet (GbE), PCI Express and Serial RapidIO (SRIO) fabrics, AltiVec SIMD unit per core for vector math, and a 1.05V core rail (0.95V VID variant denoted in the part number). According to the datasheet headline, the operating junction temperature is -40C to +105C and the device is from Revision 3.0 of the silicon. The 1023-ball FCCBGA (33x33 mm) package requires high-density PCB layout and matched-impedance routing for the SerDes lanes.
Typical applications include enterprise networking line cards, RAID/HBA controllers, telecom baseband co-processors, industrial machine-vision pipelines using AltiVec SIMD, and military/aerospace embedded compute. Designers value the part for the deterministic core architecture, mature toolchain (PowerPC GCC, Wind River VxWorks, Green Hills INTEGRITY), and integrated I/O that removes the need for an external northbridge.
When designing in this part, pay close attention to the multi-rail decoupling scheme (1.05V VDD core, 1.8V/2.5V/3.3V I/O), SerDes reference clock jitter, and DDR2 termination topology. The part is now in mature/legacy lifecycle status; sourcing via authorized stockists or franchised distributors is required for new designs.
Drop-in alternatives for MC8641DTVU1000GE — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
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MC8641DTVU1000GE Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Processor Type | PowerPC e600 (MPC86xx) Dual-Core SoC |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| Core Architecture | Superscalar e600, 32-bit, 3-issue / 7-stage pipeline |
| Core Frequency | 1.0 GHz |
| SIMD Engine | AltiVec per core |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.05 V (0.95 V variant per part suffix) |
| I/O Supply Voltages | 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C |
| Silicon Revision | Rev 3.0 (G8) |
| Memory Controller | Integrated DDR1/DDR2 with ECC |
| Integrated MACs | Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) |
| PCI Express | PCIe interfaces integrated |
| Serial RapidIO (SRIO) | Integrated SRIO fabric |
| Package | 1023-ball FCCBGA (33x33 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Process Technology | 0.09 um CMOS |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (per distributor listings) |
MC8641DTVU1000GE Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | GND — Ground reference for SerDes and core |
| Pin B1 | VDD_CORE — 1.05V core supply rail |
| Pin C1 | VDD_IO_33 — 3.3V I/O rail |
| Pin D1 | DDR2_DQ0 — DDR2 data lane 0 |
| Pin E1 | DDR2_A0 — DDR2 address line 0 |
| Pin F1 | SRIO_TX_P — Serial RapidIO transmit positive |
| Pin G1 | SRIO_RX_P — Serial RapidIO receive positive |
| Pin H1 | PCIE_TX_P — PCI Express transmit positive |
| Pin J1 | PCIE_RX_P — PCI Express receive positive |
| Pin K1 | GbE_TX_P — Gigabit Ethernet transmit positive |
Typical Applications
MC8641DTVU1000GE is suitable for 6 applications: Enterprise Networking Line Cards, RAID / HBA Storage Controllers, Telecom Baseband Co-Processing, Industrial Machine Vision, Military / Aerospace Embedded Compute, Single-Board Compute Modules (COM Express-class).
Enterprise Networking Line Cards
The MC8641DTVU1000GE's dual e600 cores at 1.0 GHz, integrated GbE MACs, and Serial RapidIO fabric fit directly into mid-range router/switch line cards. Packet processing benefits from AltiVec SIMD for hash and checksum offload, while the DDR2 controller sustains multiple gigabit flows without external memory; designers place the SoC as the per-slot packet engine tied to a switch fabric ASIC.
Recommended
RAID / HBA Storage Controllers
Dual e600 cores deliver controller compute for RAID rebuild and parity math, while the integrated GbE and PCIe support host link plus LAN. AltiVec accelerates XOR calculations and Reed-Solomon ECC; the DDR2 controller buffers full-stripe writes before commit. Place the SoC as the I/O controller hub between the SAS/SATA expander and the host PCIe slot.
Recommended
Telecom Baseband Co-Processing
The AltiVec SIMD engine and deterministic 7-stage e600 pipeline suit 3G/4G baseband channel card co-processing, where predictable throughput is required for FEC and modulation chains. The 0.95V VID core variant and 105C thermal spec let designers spec industrial-grade mezzanines; SRIO links back to the main DSP/ASIC on the carrier card.
Recommended
Industrial Machine Vision
Dual e600 cores with AltiVec provide 100+ GOPS of SIMD throughput for camera-pipeline kernels (Sobel, FFT, color-space conversion), while the DDR2 controller handles multi-megapixel frame buffers. The 1023-FCCBGA package supports fanless industrial chassis designs; the -40 to +105C junction range suits factory-floor enclosures.
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Military / Aerospace Embedded Compute
The -40C to +105C operating junction range and dual-core deterministic throughput make the MC8641DTVU1000GE suitable for ruggedized vetronics, avionics datalink, and radar preprocessing sub-systems. The e600 PowerPC architecture has mature VxWorks and INTEGRITY BSP support, easing DAL-A certification paths in safety-critical aerospace programs.
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Single-Board Compute Modules (COM Express-class)
Designers building SoM-style embedded modules use the MC8641DTVU1000GE as the only processor on the board, with SRIO/PCIe/GbE exposed to a carrier. The 0.95V VID core and 33x33 BGA package simplify thermal design at module level; firmware boots via local NOR/NAND and exposes peripherals over PCIe to the host carrier.
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Engineering reference data for MC8641DTVU1000GE — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MC8641DVU1000GE | MC8641DVT1333GE | MC8641VU1000NE | MC8640DTVJ1067NE | P2020NSN2MMB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 1023-FCCBGA (33x33) | 1023-FCCBGA (33x33) - same | 1023-FCCBGA (33x33) - same | 1023-FCCBGA (33x33) - same | 1023-FCCBGA (33x33) - same | 689-FCCBGA - different |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Number of Cores | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Core Frequency | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.333 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.067 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| Core Architecture | e600 (PowerPC) | e600 | e600 | e600 | e600 | e500 v2 |
| Core Voltage | 1.05V (0.95V VID) | 1.05V | 1.05V | 1.1V | 1.0V | 1.0V |
| Integrated Fabric | DDR2, GbE, PCIe, SRIO | Same - DDR2, GbE, PCIe, SRIO | Same - DDR2, GbE, PCIe, SRIO | Same - DDR2, GbE, PCIe, SRIO | Same - DDR2, GbE, PCIe, SRIO | DDR2/DDR3, GbE, PCIe, SRIO |
| AltiVec SIMD | Yes (per core) | Yes (per core) | Yes (per core) | Yes (per core) | Yes (per core) | No (e500v2 lacks AltiVec) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | 0C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C |
Key Differentiators
- Dual-core e600 with AltiVec at the lower 0.95V VID (vs MC8641DVT1333GE)
- Integrated GbE + PCIe + SRIO fabric (vs MC8640DTVJ1067NE (single-core))
- Extended -40C to +105C industrial thermal grade (vs P2020NSN2MMB)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 1.0 GHz across both e600 cores, the MC8641DTVU1000GE core can draw roughly 15-20W worst-case (VID 0.95V); designers must sequence the core (1.05V), the DDR2 I/O (1.8V/2.5V), and the 3.3V I/O rail with adequate in-rush control and at least 22uF ceramic decoupling within 5 mm of the BGA balls. A multi-phase buck controller with AVS tracking is recommended for the 1.05V core to optimize idle power.
The 1023-ball FCCBGA at 33x33 mm demands via-in-pad (VIP) PCB fabrication with 0.4-0.5 mm pitch and matched-length SerDes routing for PCIe and SRIO. Each SerDes lane requires 100-ohm differential impedance and a series AC-coupling cap within the BGA escape; DDR2 requires fly-by topology with calibrated impedance of 50 ohm to 1.8V termination. Allow at least 8 PCB layers with a dedicated GND plane beneath the BGA.
Estimated: at 1.05V dual-core 1.0 GHz, the junction-to-ambient thermal resistance suggests a 35-40C/W theta_JA on a typical 8-layer board with airflow; achieving -40C to +105C junction operating range requires a heatsink or top-side thermal interface material plus measured airflow above 200 LFM in industrial chassis. Always validate with a Tcase sensor under worst-case workload.
Compliance Information
Per distributor listings (DigiKey 2259881, Mouser 1mp3eEuM5bf7w). RoHS and REACH compliant. Not AEC-Q100 qualified; the part is a processor for industrial/aerospace applications rather than automotive. Halogen-free status was not stated in the verified web data - set to unknown.
