MPC8536EBVJATHA - PowerQUICC III 1.25GHz MPU | NXP | Networking SoC
MPN: MPC8536EBVJATHA ⚠ Last Time Buy| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $222.99 | $222.99 |
| 10 | $211.84 | $2,118.40 |
| 100 | $195.59 | $19,559.00 |
| 500 | $178.22 | $89,110.00 |
| 1,000 | $162.99 | $162,990.00 |
MPC8536EBVJATHA Overview
A PowerQUICC III is a family of communications processors from NXP (formerly Freescale) built on the Power Architecture e500 core. These processors target networking infrastructure - routers, switches, gateways, network-attached storage, and IP-PBX systems - by combining a high-performance CPU subsystem with hardware-accelerated networking peripherals. The MPC8536E sits within the MPC85xx family as a mid-tier part, balancing gigahertz-class CPU performance with rich I/O integration that historically replaced multiple discrete components on legacy telecom and industrial designs.
Key features include a single 32-bit e500 core at up to 1.25 GHz, integrated DDR2/DDR3 memory controller with ECC, four GbE ports, multi-lane PCIe and PCI interfaces, two SATA ports, USB 2.0, SDHC, and a hardware security engine supporting DES, 3DES, AES, and SHA hashing. The on-chip SEC engine accelerates IPsec, SSL/TLS, and other cryptographic workloads common in secure gateways and VPN appliances.
The architecture combines the e500 core with a 256-bit internal bus, dedicated DMA channels, and an integrated IEEE 1588 time-stamping block for precision timing over Ethernet. The 783-ball FCBGA package exposes the full I/O set while providing adequate thermal dissipation for the 1.25 GHz operation. Power management supports multiple low-power modes for power-sensitive embedded designs.
Typical applications include IP network routers, secure VPN gateways, industrial automation controllers, networked storage (NAS), and IP-PBX systems. The combination of GbE, PCIe, SATA, and SEC makes it a strong fit for secure edge networking where both throughput and encryption offload matter.
When designing with this device, ensure the PCB provides adequate power-rail decoupling (multiple voltage domains: core, DDR PHY, I/O), controlled-impedance routing for high-speed DDR3 and PCIe lanes, and thermal management suited to a 29 mm FCBGA. Firmware must initialize the SEC engine and DDR3 controller via U-Boot or equivalent boot loader.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, lifecycle status, drop-in alternatives within the MPC85xx family, and practical design considerations not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for MPC8536EBVJATHA — 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 MPC8536EBVJATHA (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Memory Controller, Core Architecture, Operating Temperature, PCI Express, Package.
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View Datasheet →MPC8536EBVJATHA Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500 (32-bit) |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 1.25 GHz |
| Package | 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) |
| Memory Controller | DDR2/DDR3 with ECC |
| Ethernet | 4x Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) |
| PCI Express | Yes (PCIe) |
| SATA | 2x SATA |
| USB | USB 2.0 |
| SDHC | Yes |
| Security Engine (SEC) | Yes (DES/3DES/AES/SHA) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +105C |
| Silicon Revision | Rev 1 |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
MPC8536EBVJATHA 783-fcpbga (29x29 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MPC8536EBVJATHA (783-fcpbga (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 MPC8536EBVJATHA.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MPC8536EBVJATHA is suitable for 6 applications: Enterprise IP Router / Switch, Secure VPN / IPsec Gateway, Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Controller, Industrial Automation Controller, IP-PBX / Unified Communications Appliance, Print / Imaging Controller Board.
Enterprise IP Router / Switch
The MPC8536EBVJATHA's combination of a 1.25 GHz e500 core, four integrated Gigabit Ethernet controllers with IEEE 1588 hardware time-stamping, and a multi-lane PCIe controller makes it well suited to enterprise IP router and L2/L3 switch control-plane designs. The DDR2/DDR3 controller with ECC delivers the high-bandwidth memory path needed to maintain large routing tables and forwarding databases. Placed as the main CPU with U-Boot bootloader, the part replaces older MPC8272/PowerQUICC II designs while delivering a 5-10x packet processing uplift. Power dissipation at full gigabit throughput on all four ports should be budgeted with a thermal pad and chassis airflow.
Recommended
Secure VPN / IPsec Gateway
The integrated SEC (Security Engine) block on the MPC8536EBVJATHA accelerates DES, 3DES, AES, and SHA-1/SHA-256 cryptographic primitives, offloading IPsec and SSL/TLS tunnels from the e500 core. At 1.25 GHz with full SEC acceleration, typical AES-256 throughput reaches several hundred Mbps aggregate, well within enterprise branch-office VPN requirements. Placed between the GbE WAN interface and PCIe-attached crypto accelerator, the device supports multi-tunnel concurrent processing. The hardware security engine reduces power consumption and CPU interrupt load versus software crypto, allowing higher packet rates without dropping sessions.
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Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Controller
The MPC8536EBVJATHA integrates two SATA ports, a GbE controller, and a DDR3 memory controller, providing the foundation for SOHO/SMB Network-Attached Storage controllers. The PCIe interface can attach additional SATA or SAS controllers for capacity expansion beyond the two integrated ports. The e500 core at 1.25 GHz runs Linux file-system stacks (ext4, btrfs, ZFS via userspace) while the dedicated DMA channels offload bulk data movement, sustaining gigabit wire-speed reads/writes. Operating temperature range of 0-105C suits small-form-factor NAS chassis with limited cooling.
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Industrial Automation Controller
The MPC8536EBVJATHA's industrial 0-105C operating range, multi-protocol I/O (PCIe, PCI, USB, SDHC), and deterministic GbE make it a strong fit for industrial automation controllers and protocol gateways. The e500 core runs real-time Linux with PREEMPT_RT patches or VxWorks, while the hardware accelerators handle deterministic Ethernet (EtherCAT, PROFINET via software stack). Multi-rail power sequencing and BGA thermal management must be designed per NXP hardware specifications, but the device's long design heritage in industrial gateways supports proven reference designs. Pin-compatible MPC8535EAVTATH serves as a lower-cost alternative for non-crypto variants.
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IP-PBX / Unified Communications Appliance
The MPC8536EBVJATHA combines VoIP-relevant peripherals - GbE with QoS-capable DMA, USB for IP phone attachment, SDHC for local configuration storage, and PCIe for DSP/telephony cards - making it a viable IP-PBX control processor. The 1.25 GHz e500 handles SIP/TLS signaling stacks, while hardware AES acceleration secures SRTP media paths via the SEC engine. The DDR3 controller maintains voice buffer queues across multiple concurrent calls. Reference designs from NXP's PowerQUICC ecosystem simplify Asterisk or FreeSWITCH integration on this platform, with operating temperature range accommodating typical telecom closet deployments.
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Print / Imaging Controller Board
The MPC8536EBVJATHA's PCIe, USB, and GbE connectivity plus DDR3 controller with ECC suits high-end print and imaging controller boards where gigabit Ethernet enables high-resolution image streaming. The e500 core runs the controller firmware and image processing pipeline while dedicated DMA channels handle scanner sensor data. PCI legacy support maintains compatibility with existing mezzanine cards. The BGA package requires careful PCB layout for thermal management, but the rich peripheral set consolidates what previously required multiple chips - reducing BOM cost for OEM production printing systems.
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Engineering reference data for MPC8536EBVJATHA — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MPC8536EBVTATHA | MPC8536EAVTATH | MPC8536EAVJATHA | MPC8536BVJATHA | MPC8535EAVTATH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same | 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Frequency | 1.25 GHz | 1.25 GHz | 1.25 GHz | 1.25 GHz | 1.25 GHz | ~1 GHz |
| Security Engine (SEC) | Yes (DES/3DES/AES/SHA) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (SEC disabled) | Yes |
| Gigabit Ethernet Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| SATA Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Memory Controller | DDR2/DDR3 with ECC | DDR2/DDR3 with ECC | DDR2/DDR3 with ECC | DDR2/DDR3 with ECC | DDR2/DDR3 with ECC | DDR2/DDR3 with ECC |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +105C | 0C to +105C | 0C to +105C | 0C to +105C | 0C to +105C | 0C to +105C |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated hardware security engine (SEC) for cryptographic acceleration (vs MPC8536BVJATHA)
- Higher CPU frequency than lower-tier MPC8535 family (vs MPC8535EAVTATH)
- Drop-in compatibility within the MPC8536E silicon family (vs MPC8536EBVTATHA)
Design Notes
Estimated: the 783-ball FCBGA at full 1.25 GHz CPU utilization with all four GbE ports active can dissipate 5-8 W. With typical theta_JA values around 0.3 C/W (junction-to-case) for this package, a thermal pad or heat-spreader is recommended to keep junction below 125 C. Forced airflow is advisable in enclosed chassis. Decouple the core and PHY voltage rails per NXP hardware specifications, using bulk + ceramic bypass networks placed adjacent to each BGA power pin group.
Route DDR3 signals with controlled impedance (50 ohm single-ended, 100 ohm differential for DQS) and length-matched within the tolerances specified in the NXP hardware specifications. The PCIe lanes require 85 ohm differential impedance and AC-coupling capacitors near the transmitter. Maintain solid reference planes under all high-speed signal traces and avoid signal splits across plane voids. The 783-ball BGA fanout demands microvia or via-in-pad PCB technology; ensure your PCB vendor supports the required stackup.
Do not assume any MPC85xx variant is a true drop-in replacement for the MPC8536EBVJATHA - always validate boot-loader (U-Boot) configuration, RCW (Reset Configuration Word) values, and SERDES reference clock routing per the hardware specifications for the chosen variant. The MPC8536BVJATHA has the SEC engine disabled - do not select it for crypto-dependent applications. Power-up sequencing of the multiple voltage rails (core, DDR PHY, I/O) must follow NXP's specified order to avoid latch-up; an integrated power supervisor is recommended.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per NXP product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial/communications part, not automotive). Lead-free reflow-compatible per BGA package standards. Conflict minerals statement available from NXP corporate responsibility disclosures.