MPC8536EAVTAQGA557 - PowerQUICC III MPU, 1GHz e500, 783-FCBGA | NXP
MPN: MPC8536EAVTAQGA557 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $285 | $285.00 |
| 10 | $269 | $2,690.00 |
| 100 | $248.5 | $24,850.00 |
| 250 | $232 | $58,000.00 |
| 500 | $215.5 | $107,750.00 |
MPC8536EAVTAQGA557 Overview
A PowerQUICC microprocessor (also referred to as a communications processor or MPU) is a system-on-chip platform tailored for telecom, networking, and industrial applications that combine CPU processing with high-bandwidth I/O. Positioned within the broader taxonomy of processors, the MPC8536E belongs to the PowerQUICC III family, which sits under the Power Architecture umbrella and within NXP's QorIQ and embedded communications portfolio. These devices are typically deployed where a general-purpose processor alone is insufficient, and where hardware encryption, packet processing, and rich connectivity are required in a single silicon footprint.
The e500 core supports 36-bit physical addressing, double-precision floating-point APU, and SEP (Security Engine) hardware acceleration for crypto offload. DDR2 and DDR3 memory interfaces with ECC support up to 800 MT/s data rate. Peripherals include dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet, SATA 2.0, USB 2.0, SD/MMC, PCI Express, and integrated security engines. Operating voltage is 1.0 V core with multiple I/O rails, qualified for 0 °C to 90 °C operation (industrial-grade temperature window).
Typical applications include IP network routers and switches, secure VPN gateways, industrial control with secure boot, NAS and storage controllers, and long-life embedded systems. The encryption accelerator and integrated networking reduce BOM cost versus multi-chip implementations that pair a general-purpose processor with a discrete packet processor.
When designing with the MPC8536E, plan thermal dissipation for the 29x29 mm FCBGA using the manufacturer's reference PCB footprint and thermal model. Provide a minimum of four PCB layers with solid ground and power planes directly beneath the package to meet the thermal resistance specification.
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| Processor Type | MPC85xx PowerQUICC III |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500, 32-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 1.0 GHz |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.0 V |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB instruction / 32 KB data (per core) |
| Memory Controller | DDR2/DDR3 with ECC |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Mbps, dual MAC |
| PCI Express | Yes (integrated) |
| SATA | SATA 2.0 |
| USB | USB 2.0 |
| SD/MMC | SDHC interface |
| Security Engine | Integrated SEC (hardware encryption) |
| Package | 783-ball FCBGA (29x29 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +90 °C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Compliance | RoHS compliant |
MPC8536EAVTAQGA557 783-ball fcbga (29x29 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MPC8536EAVTAQGA557 (783-ball fcbga (29x29 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 MPC8536EAVTAQGA557.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MPC8536EAVTAQGA557 is suitable for 6 applications: IP Network Router and Switch Control Plane, Secure VPN Gateway with Hardware Crypto, Industrial Network Attached Storage (NAS) Controller, Industrial Secure-Boot Embedded Gateway, Network-Attached Print/MFP Server Controller, Long-Life Telecom Equipment Line Card.
IP Network Router and Switch Control Plane
The MPC8536EAVTAQGA557's Power Architecture e500 core runs at 1.0 GHz and integrates dual Gigabit Ethernet MACs with TCP/IP hardware acceleration, making it ideal for IP network router control-plane applications. The integrated PCI Express and DMA engines feed packet buffers at line-rate, while the SEP (Security Engine) provides hardware-accelerated IPsec for VPN termination. Specifically, the e500 core's deterministic interrupt response and the device's cache-coherent DMA architecture reduce host CPU overhead by up to 30% versus general-purpose MPUs without integrated packet handling. Placed on the router control board between the switch fabric PHY and control CPU subsystem, the MPC8536E executes routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) while performing hardware encryption on WAN-bound traffic at 1 Gbps sustained throughput. Its 0 °C to +90 °C operating range covers indoor rack environments.
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Secure VPN Gateway with Hardware Crypto
The MPC8536EAVTAQGA557's integrated SEC block performs IPsec, SSL/TLS, and bulk crypto offload, offloading AES-256, 3DES, and SHA-256 operations from the e500 core. The e500's 1.0 GHz clock sustains full IPsec throughput at 1 Gbps WAN links while maintaining headroom for routing table management, RADIUS authentication, and HTTP/HTTPS management interfaces. Placed at the heart of a branch-office VPN appliance, it terminates IPsec tunnels, authenticates users, and forwards decrypted traffic into the corporate LAN. The hardware-accelerated crypto delivers 3-5x the IPsec throughput of a software-only implementation running on a general-purpose CPU at the same clock rate, while freeing the e500 for application-layer processing.
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Industrial Network Attached Storage (NAS) Controller
The MPC8536EAVTAQGA557 integrates SATA 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, DDR2/DDR3 with ECC, and a 1.0 GHz e500 core, ideal for industrial NAS and RAID controller applications. The DDR controller with ECC protects file-system metadata from bit errors during extended operation, critical for 24/7 storage workloads. Placed on the storage controller board, it bridges SATA disks to the network, handles RAID parity calculations, and serves files via SMB/NFS. The integrated DMA engines move disk blocks at SATA line-rate without bottlenecking the e500 core, while the SEC block accelerates encrypted volumes (LUKS, BitLocker-style) without throughput penalty. The 0 °C to +90 °C operating range covers industrial enclosures without additional thermal management.
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Industrial Secure-Boot Embedded Gateway
The MPC8536EAVTAQGA557's integrated security engine and e500 core with 36-bit physical addressing suit secure-boot industrial gateways where tamper-resistant firmware loading and code-signing verification are required. The SEC block verifies RSA-signed firmware at boot, while the e500's protected memory regions prevent user-space code from injecting malicious payloads. Placed as the main processor on an industrial gateway carrier board, it bridges Modbus/TCP and PROFINET on the LAN side to secure HTTPS-based telemetry uploads in the cloud. Operating from 0 °C to +90 °C covers typical indoor factory enclosures without requiring extended-temperature silicon.
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Network-Attached Print/MFP Server Controller
The MPC8536EAVTAQGA557's USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, and 1.0 GHz e500 core enable it to serve as a network-attached controller for office MFPs, large-format printers, and print/release queues. The DDR2/DDR3 controller with ECC feeds scan buffers at 600 dpi without bandwidth starvation. Placed on the printer formatter board, it receives PDL data (PCL, PostScript, PDF) over the network, renders to internal buffers, and drives the print engine via the local bus. The integrated crypto engine optionally encrypts print jobs for compliance in healthcare and finance verticals. Its compact FCBGA package integrates into space-constrained printer electronics without requiring a discrete packet processor.
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Long-Life Telecom Equipment Line Card
The MPC8536EAVTAQGA557 belongs to NXP's PowerQUICC III product longevity program (10-15 year support window), making it ideal for telecom line cards, DSLAMs, and multi-service access nodes where PCB redesign costs exceed part costs. Its dual Gigabit Ethernet MACs and integrated SEC accelerate IP traffic shaping, IGMP snooping, and IPsec termination. Placed on the access node line card, it terminates subscriber connections, enforces QoS policies, and aggregates traffic to the uplink. The 783-FCBGA package (29x29 mm) integrates easily with high-density backplane designs. Hardware-accelerated encryption reduces CPU interrupt load by 40% versus software crypto implementations.
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Engineering reference data for MPC8536EAVTAQGA557 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MPC8536EAVTAQGA | MPC8536EAVTAQG | MPC8536AVTAQGA557 | P2020NXE2HFC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 783-FCBGA (29x29 mm) | 783-FCBGA (29x29 mm) - same | 783-FCBGA (29x29 mm) - same | 783-FCBGA (29x29 mm) - same | 689-FCBGA - different |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500, 32-bit, 1 core | PowerPC e500, 32-bit, 1 core | PowerPC e500, 32-bit, 1 core | PowerPC e500, 32-bit, 1 core | PowerPC e500, 32-bit, 2 cores |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| Integrated Encryption (SEC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (-10% security) | Yes |
| Ethernet | Dual 10/100/1000 MAC | Dual 10/100/1000 MAC | Dual 10/100/1000 MAC | Dual 10/100/1000 MAC | Triple 10/100/1000 |
| Memory Controller | DDR2/DDR3 with ECC | DDR2/DDR3 with ECC | DDR2/DDR3 with ECC | DDR2/DDR3 with ECC | DDR2/DDR3 with ECC |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +90 °C | 0 °C to +90 °C | 0 °C to +90 °C | 0 °C to +90 °C | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| PCI Express | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (Gen2) |
| SATA | SATA 2.0 | SATA 2.0 | SATA 2.0 | SATA 2.0 | SATA 2.0 (x2) |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated hardware encryption engine (SEC) (vs MPC8536AVTAQGA557)
- Established long-term lifecycle support (vs Generic x86 MPU)
- Integrated multi-protocol peripheral set (vs Discrete processor + companion packet engine)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 1.0 GHz core frequency with 1.0 V supply and typical core current around 3-5 W, the 783-FCBGA requires a PCB thermal pad with via-array on a 0.5 mm grid connected to inner ground planes. Without a continuous ground plane beneath the package, junction temperature may exceed the 90 °C ambient limit under sustained networking load. Always validate with the manufacturer's thermal model in the hardware reference manual.
Per IPC-7095 and NXP hardware reference, the 783-ball FCBGA requires microvia-in-pad or laser-drilled stacked vias for signal escape with 1.0 mm ball pitch. Solid ground and power planes must be placed directly beneath the package to control impedance and provide return paths. BGA coplanarity must be verified post-reflow with X-ray inspection per IPC-7095 Class 3.
Provide bulk decoupling within 1 mm of each power pin pair: 10 µF tantalum plus 0.1 µF X7R ceramic per the NXP hardware reference manual. The 1.0 V core rail requires a point-of-load regulator with ±2% tolerance under transient loads. Add 100 µF bulk capacitance on the input rails for load-step events during crypto bursts on the SEC engine.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per NXP product page and DigiKey listing; lead-free FCBGA solder balls (SAC305). AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is an industrial-grade communications processor, not an automotive-qualified MCU.