MPC8544EVTANGA - PowerQUICC III 800MHz MPU | NXP
MPN: MPC8544EVTANGA ⚠ Last Time Buy| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $285 | $285.00 |
| 10 | $265 | $2,650.00 |
| 100 | $240 | $24,000.00 |
| 500 | $215 | $107,500.00 |
| 1,000 | $195 | $195,000.00 |
MPC8544EVTANGA Overview
A microprocessor (MPU) is a single-chip CPU that fetches, decodes, and executes instructions from external memory, distinguished from a microcontroller (MCU) by its higher clock speed, external memory bus, and lack of integrated flash. The MPC8544E sits inside the broader embedded-processor taxonomy: MPU -> embedded processor -> communications SoC -> networking processor, optimized for routing, switching, and protocol offload rather than user-interface HMI tasks.
Key features include a 7-stage dual-dispatch superscalar pipeline with out-of-order issue and execution, hardware-accelerated security (SEC 3.x) for IPsec/SSL, a dedicated SPE for DSP-style operations, and a four-channel DMA controller. Memory hierarchy includes 36 KB instruction / 32 KB data L1 caches and a unified 256 KB L2 cache with ECC support. Operating voltage is 0.95V to 1.05V core with I/O at 1.8V/2.5V/3.3V, and the industrial temperature grade spans 0C to +105C Tj.
Typical applications include enterprise routers, multiservice switches, line cards, industrial control gateways, network-attached storage (NAS) controllers, and secure VPN appliances. The integrated GbE MAC plus PCI Express endpoint makes the part well suited for control-plane and data-plane bridging in legacy and modern networking equipment.
When designing with this part, allocate a four-layer PCB with a continuous ground plane, decouple each power rail with bulk plus 100 nF X7R capacitors near the balls, and respect the 0.8 mm pitch BGA escape routing rules. The device has reached End-of-Life per the NXP product discontinuance notice, so plan last-time-buy windows carefully for long-lifecycle programs.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes that the manufacturer datasheet alone does not provide.
Drop-in alternatives for MPC8544EVTANGA — 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 MPC8544EVTANGA (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Ethernet, Mounting Type, Operating Temperature, Package, Number of Cores.
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View Datasheet →MPC8544EVTANGA Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Processor | PowerPC e500 |
| Number of Cores | 1 Core, 32-Bit |
| Speed | 800 MHz |
| Co-Processors / DSP | Signal Processing; SPE, Security; SEC |
| RAM Controllers | DDR, DDR2, SDRAM |
| Graphics Acceleration | No |
| Ethernet | 1 GbE MAC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (per datasheet feature list) |
| PCI / PCIe | PCI and PCI Express |
| Operating Voltage (Core) | 0.95 V to 1.05 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +105C (Tj) |
| Package | 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) |
| Series | MPC85xx PowerQUICC III |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Part Status | Obsolete / End of Life per NXP notice |
MPC8544EVTANGA 783-fcpbga (29x29 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MPC8544EVTANGA (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 MPC8544EVTANGA.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MPC8544EVTANGA is suitable for 7 applications: Enterprise Router Control Plane, Secure VPN / SSL Appliance, Network-Attached Storage Controller, Industrial Control Gateway, Telecom Line Card Processor, Print and Imaging Controller, Military / Aerospace Embedded Computing.
Enterprise Router Control Plane
The MPC8544EVTANGA's 800 MHz PowerPC e500 core, integrated SEC 3.x crypto engine, and PCI Express root complex make it well suited as the main control-plane CPU in enterprise routers and multiservice switches. The hardware security engine accelerates IPsec and SSL/TLS bulk data at line rate, offloading the e500 core for routing-protocol housekeeping (OSPF, BGP, MPLS). At 800 MHz the part handles full BGP table walks plus ACL lookups within the typical 100 ms control-plane budget while drawing only a few watts of core power at 1.0 V. DDR2 support up to 333 MHz lets the routing table live in commodity DIMMs, and the GbE MAC plus SerDes-based PCIe interfaces attach directly to line-card mezzanines without a bridge ASIC. Designers reuse the same boot firmware across MPC8544E variants thanks to the shared silicon die, simplifying platform bring-up.
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Secure VPN / SSL Appliance
Hardware-accelerated IPsec and SSL inside the integrated SEC engine make the MPC8544EVTANGA a strong fit for branch-office VPN concentrators and SSL VPN gateways. The SEC block handles AES, 3DES, SHA-1/256, and public-key math at multiples of software-only throughput, letting the e500 core focus on packet classification and policy enforcement. The 783-FCPBGA package exposes dedicated crypto buses that wire straight to external tamper-monitoring logic, satisfying FIPS 140-2 physical-security guidelines when paired with a secure enclosure. DDR2 with ECC protects against SEU-induced key corruption, a critical requirement for long-lived VPN tunnels. Industrial temperature grade 0C to +105C Tj supports fanless branch-office deployments.
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Network-Attached Storage Controller
The MPC8544EVTANGA's GbE MAC, PCI Express endpoint, DDR2 controller with ECC, and integrated DMA channels support a single-chip NAS controller board for SOHO and small-business storage products. The SPE accelerates RAID parity calculations in software RAID stacks, while the e500 core runs a lightweight Linux distribution managing SMB/NFS/iSCSI protocols. PCI Express x4 endpoint connectivity enables attachment to a downstream SATA or SAS controller ASIC, keeping the main CPU board flexible across drive-count SKUs. Power consumption at roughly 5-7 W typical makes fanless NAS enclosures viable.
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Industrial Control Gateway
Industrial protocols such as PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP benefit from the MPC8544EVTANGA's deterministic GbE MAC, hardware timestamping, and industrial-temperature grade. The e500 core runs a real-time Linux or VxWorks image translating fieldbus traffic to enterprise IT networks, while the integrated PCI interface attaches to legacy industrial cards. The 800 MHz clock speed is sufficient to terminate several thousand PROFINET IO devices per gateway with typical 1 ms cycle times. SEC and SPE acceleration let the same gateway also perform on-device data encryption and DSP-style vibration analysis without an extra coprocessor.
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Telecom Line Card Processor
The MPC8544EVTANGA is commonly deployed as the control-plane processor on telecom line cards (T1/E1, xDSL, GPON, LTE small-cell) where its SerDes-based PCI Express links connect to framer/MAC ASICs. The integrated DMA and 800 MHz e500 core manage cell/packet scheduling, OAM, and per-subscriber QoS policing in software, while hardware acceleration in the SPE handles voice DSP and echo cancellation for VoIP applications. DDR2 with ECC protects control-plane memory from bit errors in dense, high-temperature telco central-office environments. The same silicon drives LC and MLC variants with only firmware differences, simplifying carrier qualification.
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Print and Imaging Controller
High-speed production printers and multifunction imaging devices use the MPC8544EVTANGA as a print-server controller, leveraging the GbE MAC for network connectivity and PCI for attachment to scan-engine and paper-handling ASICs. The SPE accelerates JPEG2000 and JBIG2 decode for scanner pipelines, while the SEC block secures SMB and IPP-Over-TLS print jobs. DDR2 bandwidth supports simultaneous duplex scan and print at 100+ ppm without page-buffer overflows. Industrial 0C to +105C grade tolerates the elevated ambient inside printer enclosures.
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Military / Aerospace Embedded Computing
Although not formally qualified to AEC-Q100, the MPC8544EVTANGA's extended-temperature variants (MPC8544EVJANGA) and ECC-protected DDR2 controller make the silicon attractive for non-flight-critical defense and aerospace subsystems such as ground-vehicle networking, shipboard communications, and ruggedized mission computers. The SEC engine meets common FIPS 140-2 cryptographic module requirements when paired with appropriate tamper protection. The PowerPC e500 architecture has a long heritage in defense applications, simplifying DO-178/DO-254 reuse from prior programs.
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Engineering reference data for MPC8544EVTANGA — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MPC8544EVJANGA | MPC8544EVTANJR | MPC8544EVJAJGA | MPC8544EVTALGF | MPC8544ECVTANGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) | 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) - same | 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) - same | 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) - same | 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) - same | 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Speed | 800 MHz | 800 MHz | 800 MHz | 800 MHz | 800 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +105C (Tj) | -40C to +105C (Tj) | 0C to +105C (Tj) | -40C to +105C (Tj) | 0C to +105C (Tj) | 0C to +105C (Tj) |
| Security Engine (SEC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Signal Processing Engine (SPE) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DDR Memory Support | DDR1/DDR2 | DDR1/DDR2 | DDR1/DDR2 | DDR1/DDR2 | DDR1/DDR2 | DDR1/DDR2 |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated hardware security (SEC) and DSP (SPE) engines (vs MPC8540CVT667JC)
- Faster 800 MHz e500 core versus earlier 667 MHz MPC8540 (vs MPC8540CVT667JC)
- Wide 0C to +105C industrial temperature grade (vs MPC8544EVJANGA)
Design Notes
The 783-FCPBGA at 1.0 mm pitch requires a four-layer PCB minimum with a continuous ground plane directly under the BGA. Escape-route the inner-row signals on the top layer using micro-via-in-pad or 0.2 mm laser vias to maintain signal integrity on the DDR2 and SerDes interfaces. Recommended: 1 oz copper on outer layers, 0.5 oz on inner, with 100 nF X7R 0402 decoupling capacitors placed inside the BGA shadow for each power ball.
Core voltage must ramp within the sequence defined by the NXP datasheet (typically VDD first, then AVDD, then I/O rails). Use a sequenced PMIC or supervisor such as the NXP PF0100 to enforce the order. Bulk-decouple each supply with 22 uF tantalum or polymer plus 100 nF ceramic; the integrated DDR2 reference voltage (VREF) must be filtered with a 1 uF/100 nF pair to reduce jitter on read/write strobes.
Estimated: at 800 MHz core, VDD 1.0 V, typical application workload, the MPC8544EVTANGA draws roughly 5-7 W core power plus 1-2 W I/O. With theta-JA near 12 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test board, junction temperature rises 60-90 C above ambient. Provide a minimum 4 cm2 copper flood on the top layer and stitch vias to the inner ground plane for adequate cooling in a fanless enclosure.
Boot configuration word (reset cfg pins sampled at POR) must be set correctly - wrong settings lock the part in a non-bootable state and require power cycling. The integrated SEC engine needs proper initialization in U-Boot before any cryptographic workload; skipping this causes kernel-level panics. Confirm JTAG chain integrity before mass production because BGA rework is expensive.
Compliance Information
RoHS / REACH / lead-free status not explicitly stated in the verified web snippets; refer to the NXP product discontinuance PCN and the full datasheet for environmental compliance details. AEC-Q100 is not applicable - the part is an industrial MPU, not an automotive-grade IC.