MPC8536EAVTAULA - PowerQUICC III e500 SoC 1.333GHz 783-FCPBGA
MPN: MPC8536EAVTAULA ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $144.5 | $144.50 |
| 10 | $137.2 | $1,372.00 |
| 100 | $128.45 | $12,845.00 |
| 250 | $122.1 | $30,525.00 |
| 500 | $115.6 | $57,800.00 |
MPC8536EAVTAULA Overview
An embedded microprocessor (MPU) is a CPU-centric SoC that integrates memory controllers, I/O peripherals, and often security accelerators onto a single die. The MPC8536E belongs to the PowerQUICC III family, a long-standing NXP line that bridges traditional PowerQUICC communications processors and modern QorIQ multicore devices. The hierarchy is microprocessor (MPU) -> communications processor -> PowerQUICC III -> Power Architecture e500 SoC. This taxonomy gives the part its role in network edge appliances, industrial controllers, and secure routers where deterministic I/O and packet processing matter more than raw multi-core throughput.
Key features include a Power Architecture e500 core with 36-bit physical addressing, double-precision FPU and signal processing engine (SPE), a 32 KB instruction cache plus 32 KB data cache with parity, integrated SEC 3.x crypto engine (AES, 3DES, RSA, ECC, Kasumi), hardware pattern matching for deep packet inspection, an integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet MAC with four SGMII interfaces, two SATA-II ports, two USB 2.0 ports (host/device), DDR2/DDR3 memory controller with ECC (32-bit or 64-bit), and IEEE 1588 timestamp support. The 783-FCPBGA package offers high signal integrity and high I/O count needed for multi-bus SoC designs.
The architecture pairs a simple scalar e500 pipeline with a high-bandwidth system bus and dedicated packet-processing engines. The result is gigahertz-class single-thread performance per watt compared with larger multicore SoCs, making the part suitable for cost- and power-sensitive network appliances that still require hardware crypto and multi-protocol I/O.
Typical applications include IP network routers and switches with secure boot, industrial automation controllers with deterministic Ethernet, secure VPN gateways and IPsec-accelerated firewalls, storage area network (SAN) controllers using the SATA ports, printing and imaging controllers, and military/aerospace ruggedized networking gear. The encryption accelerator also fits into trusted computing designs that require FIPS-grade boundary checks.
When designing with this device, plan for at least a four-layer PCB with controlled-impedance routing for the DDR2/DDR3 bus and SGMII lanes; series caps and 100-ohm differential pairs are mandatory. Power-sequencing requirements mandate a specific ramp order for VDD, AVDD, and the I/O rails; misuse is a common cause of field failure.
This page synthesizes distributor availability, package-level drop-in alternatives from the PowerQUICC III family, and practical layout guidance beyond what the manufacturer datasheet alone provides, supporting faster component selection.
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View Datasheet →MPC8536EAVTAULA Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | Power Architecture e500 |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Data Bus Width | 32-bit |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 1.333 GHz |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 C to +90 C |
| Package | 783-FCPBGA (29 mm x 29 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (FC-PBGA) |
| Primary Peripherals | DDR2/DDR3 ctrl, 4x GbE, 2x SATA, 2x PCIe, USB 2.0, PCI, SD/MMC, I2C, SPI, UART |
| Encryption Accelerator | SEC 3.x (AES, 3DES, RSA, ECC, Kasumi) |
| IEEE 1588 Hardware Timestamping | Supported |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB instruction + 32 KB data (parity protected) |
| FPU / DSP Extensions | Double-precision FPU and SPE (Signal Processing Engine) |
| DDR Memory Support | DDR2 up to 533 MHz; DDR3 with ECC |
| Package Pin Count | 783 |
| Product Longevity Program | Included (10-year supply per NXP) |
MPC8536EAVTAULA 783 Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MPC8536EAVTAULA (783 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 MPC8536EAVTAULA.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MPC8536EAVTAULA is suitable for 7 applications: Secure IP Network Router / VPN Gateway, Industrial Automation Controller with Deterministic Ethernet, Storage Area Network (SAN) Controller / RAID-on-Chip SoC, Secure Network-Attached Storage (NAS) and IPsec Firewall Appliance, Military / Aerospace Ruggedized Networking Gear, Digital Printing and Imaging Controller, Power Substation and Smart-Grid Communications Processor.
Secure IP Network Router / VPN Gateway
The MPC8536EAVTAULA is a strong fit for IP network edge routers and VPN gateways because it combines a 1.333 GHz e500 core with four SGMII Gigabit Ethernet ports and an integrated SEC 3.x crypto accelerator (AES, 3DES, RSA, ECC, Kasumi). At line-rate IPsec processing the hardware accelerator removes bottlenecks seen on software-only processors, sustaining 1 Gbps+ encrypted throughput. The 783-FCPBGA package keeps all four SerDes and DDR3 bus escape-net on a single substrate, simplifying 4-layer PCB routing. The combination of deterministic PowerQUICC firmware, hardware pattern matching, and IEEE 1588 timestamps also supports a service-provider-grade router with PTP boundary-clock or transparent-clock capability.
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Industrial Automation Controller with Deterministic Ethernet
Industrial PLCs and process controllers benefit from the MPC8536EAVTAULA's deterministic e500 core, four gigabit Ethernet ports with IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping, and dual PCIe endpoints for distributed I/O expansion. The 0 C to +90 C industrial temperature window covers most factory-floor enclosures, while the DDR3 controller with ECC protects against single-bit errors common in electrically noisy environments. Using SGMII the controller can drive four simultaneous PROFINET, EtherCAT, or TSN segments at line rate while the SEC accelerator secures Modbus/TCP and OPC-UA traffic. The same FC-PBGA footprint keeps board layout consistent between industrial and legacy PowerQUICC II designs.
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Storage Area Network (SAN) Controller / RAID-on-Chip SoC
The MPC8536EAVTAULA's two SATA II ports and PCI/PCIe expansion make it well suited for SAN controllers, RAID adapters, and storage appliances. The PowerQUICC III I/O engine can drive saturating SATA-II throughput (3 Gbps per port) while leaving headroom for iSCSI, NFS, or SMB offload in software. The integrated DDR3 controller with ECC supports 1-4 GB of working memory for host-side caches and metadata, and the SEC engine optionally encrypts at-rest data. The 783-FCPBGA package provides the high pin count needed to bring out SATA, PCIe, USB 2.0, and four SGMII lanes simultaneously without multiplexing onto a slower bus.
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Secure Network-Attached Storage (NAS) and IPsec Firewall Appliance
For SMB/SOHO and branch-office security appliances, the MPC8536EAVTAULA merges deep packet inspection, hardware IPsec, and storage I/O on a single PowerQUICC III SoC. The SEC engine accelerates AES-128/256 IPsec flows at multi-gigabit rates while the e500 core runs the management plane (firewall rules, RADIUS, web UI). SATA ports connect local disks for NAS caching, and PCIe expansion enables 10 GbE uplinks via an external SFP+ controller. Long-term NXP supply and the 10-year longevity program make it well suited for installed-base firewalls that need predictable BOM continuity.
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Military / Aerospace Ruggedized Networking Gear
Ruggedized routers, tactical Ethernet switches, and avionics datalink converters can use the MPC8536EAVTAULA as a single-chip communications processor with hardware encryption and four SGMII ports. The high I/O count of the 783-FCPBGA package brings out sufficient LVCMOS and SerDes lanes without external PHY expansion, reducing board area and BOM count in space-constrained enclosures. NXP's 10-year longevity program and detailed reliability data make the part a common choice for long-life-cycle military and aerospace programs. Designers pair the part with extended-temperature DDR3 memory and conformal coating to meet MIL-STD-810 environmental targets.
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Digital Printing and Imaging Controller
High-speed production printers and multi-function imaging systems use the MPC8536EAVTAULA to drive high-resolution RIP engines, plus USB 2.0 host for peripherals and PCIe for scanner attachments. The e500 core provides deterministic real-time response for paper-path motor control loops, while the four GbE ports interface to production-floor RIP servers. The SEC accelerator can enforce DRM/license enforcement on design files, and the FC-PBGA package provides robust thermal performance with exposed-die heatsinking. IEEE 1588 timestamp support also helps in job-tagging workflows across distributed print farms.
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Power Substation and Smart-Grid Communications Processor
In IEC 61850 substation controllers and smart-grid RTUs, the MPC8536EAVTAULA's deterministic single-core e500 architecture plus SEC engine and IEEE 1588 timestamping delivers the precise timing and authentication required for GOOSE messages and DNP3 over IPsec. The four GbE ports isolate protected GOOSE traffic from engineering access, while the 783-FCPBGA footprint brings out sufficient I/O for relays, mags, and GPS receivers. Industrial-grade temperature window and NXP's longevity program align with substation equipment lifetimes. Designers pair it with isolated DC-DC converters and supervisory companion chips for full IEC 61850-3 certification.
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Engineering reference data for MPC8536EAVTAULA — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MPC8536EBVJAULA | MPC8536CVTAKGA | MPC8536EAVJAULA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Architecture | Power Architecture e500 | Power Architecture e500 | Power Architecture e500 | Power Architecture e500 |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 1.333 GHz | 1.333 GHz | 1.333 GHz | 1.333 GHz |
| Integrated SEC Crypto Engine | Yes (SEC 3.x) | Yes (SEC 3.x) | No | Yes (SEC 3.x) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to +90 C | 0 C to +90 C | 0 C to +105 C | 0 C to +90 C |
| DDR Memory Support | DDR2/DDR3 with ECC | DDR2/DDR3 with ECC | DDR2/DDR3 with ECC | DDR2/DDR3 with ECC |
| Gigabit Ethernet Ports | 4 x SGMII | 4 x SGMII | 4 x SGMII | 4 x SGMII |
| SATA Ports | 2 x SATA II | 2 x SATA II | 2 x SATA II | 2 x SATA II |
| PCIe Lanes | 2 x PCIe | 2 x PCIe | 2 x PCIe | 2 x PCIe |
| Approximate Unit Price at 100pcs | USD 128.45 (as of 2026-10-16) | Similar tier | Lower (no SEC, ~80% match) | Similar tier |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated SEC 3.x hardware crypto engine on-chip (vs MPC8536CVTAKGA)
- Drop-in compatibility within the PowerQUICC III family (vs MPC8536EBVJAULA)
- Industrial-grade 0 C to +90 C temperature window with SEC engine (vs MPC8536AVTATHA)
Design Notes
Power sequencing is critical: the MPC8536EAVTAULA datasheet defines a strict ramp order for VDD, AVDD, and the I/O rails. Use a supervisory sequencer rather than simple RC delay; multiple rails (VDD core, AVDD_xxx, GVDD, and SVDD) must come up in the documented order to avoid latch-up. Sequencing failure is one of the most common root causes of first-board bring-up failure on PowerQUICC III SoCs - verify with a four-channel oscilloscope during bench bring-up.
The DDR2/DDR3 controller is highly sensitive to topology. Estimated: given a 533 MHz DDR2 data rate (1066 MT/s after double pumping) and 64-bit bus width, route length matching within 25 mil on the byte group, 50 mil on the byte-to-byte, and place VTT termination resistors at the far end. Use FR-4 with controlled-impedance stackup (50 ohm single-ended, 100 ohm differential) to keep SGMII SerDes bit-error rate below 1e-12. Reference NXP application note AN3470 for the reference topology.
The 783-FCPBGA package has theta_JA in the range of 10-15 C/W when properly mounted on a 4-layer JEDEC test board with sufficient thermal vias under the exposed-die region. Estimated: at 1.333 GHz with all four SerDes active the part dissipates ~6-9 W; in an enclosed appliance, derate junction to 110 C maximum ambient. Use a 5x5 thermal-via array (1.2 mm pitch, 0.3 mm finished hole) under the package to keep junction within spec.
Do not exceed the 1.5 Gbps SGMII serialization rate when running PCIe Gen1 links on the same SerDes lanes; the priority mux must be configured correctly in RCW. Do not hot-plug USB cables during secure-boot sequencing or the SEC engine will flag the violation and lock the JTAG boundary - this is intentional, but catch it on the bench, not in production.
Compliance Information
RoHS status not stated in the verified distributor snippets; confirm via NXP material declaration site. AEC-Q100 does not apply because the part targets networking, not automotive. Lead-free is implied by the Pb-free BGA and NXP's launch era; halogen-free status not retrieved and should be confirmed.