MPC8536BVJAKGA557 - PowerPC e500 MPU 600MHz 783-FCPBGA | NXP
MPN: MPC8536BVJAKGA557 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $285 | $285.00 |
| 10 | $268 | $2,680.00 |
| 50 | $245 | $12,250.00 |
| 100 | $229 | $22,900.00 |
| 500 | $210 | $105,000.00 |
MPC8536BVJAKGA557 Overview
A PowerPC e500 microprocessor is a 32-bit embedded processor core designed by Freescale/NXP, based on the Power Architecture Book E specification with hardware virtualization and signal-processing extensions. The MPC8536 belongs to the MPC85xx QorIQ family, which sits within the broader hierarchy of PowerPC processors -> Power Architecture embedded CPUs -> microprocessors (MPU) -> integrated circuits. Compared with ARM Cortex-A application cores, the e500 emphasizes deterministic interrupt latency and mature toolchain support for networking workloads.
Key features of the MPC8536BVJAKGA557 include a 600 MHz e500 core, integrated DDR2 memory controller, dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet controllers with SGMII support, four DMA channels, PCI Express interface, and a flexible local bus controller. The 'BV' suffix indicates the extended-temperature 0C to 105C junction range, 'JA' denotes the 783-FCPBGA package, 'KG' marks the 600 MHz speed bin, and the trailing 'A557' is a custom factory suffix typically used for traceability on long-life industrial and networking SKUs. According to the NXP MPC8536 datasheet, the device is built on a 90 nm CMOS process.
Typical applications include industrial routers and managed Ethernet switches, factory automation PLCs, telecom line cards, and military/aerospace embedded controllers. The integrated Gigabit Ethernet MACs and PCI Express make it well-suited for line-rate packet processing without an external switch fabric.
Designers should ensure the 783-ball FCPBGA land pattern uses a 1.0 mm ball pitch with matched-length DDR2 traces and proper thermal vias under the exposed die. Power estimation must include the 1.0 V core rail (VDD) and the 2.5 V/3.3 V I/O rails (GVDD/OVDD) per the hardware specification.
This page synthesizes NXP/Freescale datasheet values, distributor pricing, and cross-reference alternatives not consolidated on a single manufacturer page.
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View Datasheet →MPC8536BVJAKGA557 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Manufacturer | NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale Semiconductor) |
| Part Number | MPC8536BVJAKGA557 |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500 (Book E) |
| Family | MPC85xx / QorIQ |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Data Bus Width | 32-bit |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 600 MHz |
| Package | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA, 1.0 mm pitch) |
| Operating Temperature (TJ) | 0C to +105C (BV extended) |
| Process Technology | 90 nm CMOS |
| Memory Controller | Integrated DDR2 |
| Ethernet | Dual 10/100/1000 MAC with SGMII |
| PCI Express | Integrated |
| DMA Channels | 4 |
| Local Bus | Yes (LBC) |
| Supply Voltage - Core | 1.0 V (VDD) |
| Supply Voltage - I/O | 2.5 V / 3.3 V (GVDD, OVDD) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
MPC8536BVJAKGA557 783-fcpbga (29x29) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MPC8536BVJAKGA557 (783-fcpbga (29x29) 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 MPC8536BVJAKGA557.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MPC8536BVJAKGA557 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Managed Ethernet Switch, Telecom Line Card Processor, Factory Automation PLC Controller, Network Attached Storage (NAS) Head Unit, Military / Aerospace Embedded Controller, Smart Grid / Substation RTU.
Industrial Managed Ethernet Switch
The MPC8536BVJAKGA557 is well suited as the main CPU in a managed industrial Ethernet switch because it integrates dual Gigabit MACs with SGMII plus PCI Express for uplink PHYs. At 600 MHz the e500 core can sustain layer-2 forwarding tables and simple ACL processing without an external switch fabric. The 0C to +105C BV temperature grade tolerates factory-floor cabinet environments, and the integrated DDR2 controller simplifies BOM. Designers typically pair it with a multi-port GbE PHY and run VxWorks or Linux with the NXP Yocto BSP.
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Telecom Line Card Processor
In telecom line cards the MPC8536BVJAKGA557 acts as a control-plane processor handling OAM, IGMP, and management-plane traffic over its dual GbE SGMII interfaces. The integrated DDR2 controller supports up to 1 GB of working memory for routing tables, while PCI Express provides a clean path to a framer or NP coprocessor. Deterministic interrupt latency of the PowerPC e500 helps meet carrier-grade timing budgets. The 783-FCPBGA with thermal vias supports NEBS-style thermal loads when properly designed.
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Factory Automation PLC Controller
The MPC8536BVJAKGA557 fits PLC and motion controller main boards that need deterministic Power Architecture performance for ladder-logic and motion orchestration. Its local bus controller connects to FPGA co-processors over a 32-bit parallel interface, while dual GbE handles plant-network and fieldbus gateway duties. The BV extended temperature grade (0C to +105C TJ) handles enclosed cabinet thermal rise. With four DMA channels it can stream encoder feedback without CPU bottlenecks.
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Network Attached Storage (NAS) Head Unit
In entry-level NAS appliances the MPC8536BVJAKGA557 handles file-system, RAID metadata, and dual GbE link aggregation while keeping BOM cost low. The integrated DDR2 controller and local bus allow direct attachment of SATA controllers over PCI or LBC, and the PowerPC e500 runs optimized NAS stacks with low interrupt jitter. Compared with an ARM SoC it offers a more mature, deterministic POSIX environment for legacy SMB/NFS implementations.
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Military / Aerospace Embedded Controller
Ruggedized embedded controllers for aerospace and defense use the MPC8536BVJAKGA557 because the PowerPC e500 architecture is widely supported in DO-178 and MIL-STD design flows. The 783-FCPBGA with underfilled die tolerates high-vibration environments, and the extended BV temperature grade covers avionics bay thermal envelopes. The device runs INTEGRITY, VxWorks MIL, or LynxOS-178 with BSPs already certified on derivative programs, accelerating platform qualification.
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Smart Grid / Substation RTU
Substation Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) leverage the MPC8536BVJAKGA557 for IEC 61850 communications because its dual GbE ports support redundant PRP/HSR networks and the DDR2 controller buffers large IED data bursts. The PowerPC e500 deterministic interrupts help meet the 3 ms GOOSE latency targets, and the extended BV temperature grade tolerates unconditioned outdoor cabinets. Designers add hardware crypto accelerators over PCI Express for secure authentication.
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Engineering reference data for MPC8536BVJAKGA557 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MPC8536BVJAKGA | MPC8536BVJAQGA | MPC8536BVJAKLA | MPC8536CVJAKGA | MPC8536EBVJAKGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 |
| Core Frequency | 600 MHz | 600 MHz | 600 MHz | 600 MHz | 600 MHz | 600 MHz |
| Operating Temperature (TJ) | 0C to +105C (BV) | 0C to +105C (BV) | 0C to +105C (BV) | 0C to +105C (BV) | 0C to +85C (CV) | 0C to +105C (BV) |
| Silicon Revision | Base (no E prefix) | Base | Base | Base | Base | E (errata fixes) |
| Traceability Suffix (A557) | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Gigabit Ethernet MACs | 2 (SGMII) | 2 (SGMII) | 2 (SGMII) | 2 (SGMII) | 2 (SGMII) | 2 (SGMII) |
Key Differentiators
- Long-life A557 traceability suffix for industrial programs (vs MPC8536BVJAKGA)
- Extended-industrial BV temperature grade (0C to +105C TJ) (vs MPC8536CVJAKGA)
- Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet MACs with SGMII (vs MPC8535 family)
Design Notes
Estimated: the 783-FCPBGA at 1.0 mm pitch requires a 6-8 layer PCB with sequential lamination and laser-drilled microvias to fan out the inner rows. Place at least one 0.2 mm thermal via array (8x8 pattern) under the exposed die to drop theta_JA from approximately 18 C/W to single-digit C/W. Match DDR2 trace lengths to within +/-25 mils and use 100-ohm differential impedance for SGMII pairs.
Estimated: at 600 MHz with both GbE ports active, the MPC8536 draws roughly 4-6 W from the 1.0 V core rail. Use a 4-phase or 6-phase buck regulator with at least 30% headroom, and decouple each VDD ball with a 0402 100 nF cap plus a 10 uF bulk. Keep the 2.5 V GVDD and 3.3 V OVDD rails isolated through ferrite beads to avoid noise coupling into the SGMII PLL.
Estimated: with theta_JA around 18 C/W on a properly via-stitched board, an ambient of 70C in a sealed cabinet yields a junction rise of roughly 60-70C above ambient at full CPU/Ethernet load. Designers targeting the BV 105C junction ceiling should either reduce clock gating load or use a top-side heatsink. Always measure the actual theta_JC from the manufacturer datasheet before claiming thermal margin.
Do not assume the A557 suffix is interchangeable across customers; NXP uses such suffixes for factory traceability and contractual minimum-order commitments. Verify the exact ordering code against the NXP product selector before placing production orders. Also confirm that the chosen boot ROM, reset configuration word, and clocking match the part - the MPC8536 has multiple boot modes including I2C EEPROM and SPI flash.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliance per NXP product page. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is an industrial networking MPU, not an automotive-grade part. Conflict-minerals statement available on NXP.com.
