MPC8548CVTAQGD557 - 1GHz PowerQUICC III MPU, 783-FCPBGA | NXP
MPN: MPC8548CVTAQGD557 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.65 | $2.65 |
| 10 | $2.4 | $24.00 |
| 100 | $2.1 | $210.00 |
| 500 | $1.85 | $925.00 |
| 1,000 | $1.55 | $1,550.00 |
MPC8548CVTAQGD557 Overview
A PowerQUICC processor is a communications-focused system-on-chip (SoC) that originated from Freescale's Power Architecture roadmap and is widely deployed in networking, storage, and industrial control equipment. The MPC85xx family combines an e500 system core with peripheral interfaces (PCI Express, Serial RapidIO, Gigabit Ethernet MACs, DDR memory controller, security engine) to offload packet processing from the host CPU. The PowerQUICC III generation specifically targets line-card and control-plane workloads in routers, switches, and base-station equipment.
Key features include a 1.0 GHz e500 core with dual-issue superscalar pipeline, integrated DDR1/DDR2 memory controller with ECC, four Gigabit Ethernet MACs, three PCI Express interfaces, dual Serial RapidIO endpoints, and an integrated security engine (SEC 2.0) for DES/3DES/AES/SHA acceleration. The 783-FCPBGA package provides high-density interconnect for the wide parallel memory and serial I/O buses. The 'CV' speed grade and 'TAQG' temperature tier support industrial thermal envelopes typical of carrier-grade telecom equipment.
Typical applications include enterprise and carrier Ethernet routers, line cards for multi-service switching platforms, industrial control and automation controllers, secure storage controllers with hardware-accelerated encryption, and base-station baseband processing where deterministic interrupt latency and high I/O bandwidth are required.
When designing with the MPC8548CVTAQGD557, ensure the PCB supports the 29x29 mm BGA land pattern with proper microvia stack-up and matched-length DDR traces. Thermal management is mandatory at 1 GHz sustained load - evaluate the heat-spreader or heatsink attachment to keep junction temperature within the supported range.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, custom-tier SKU identification, and practical board-design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet.
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View Datasheet →MPC8548CVTAQGD557 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | PowerQUICC III (MPC85xx) |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500 |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Data Bus Width | 32-bit |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 1.0 GHz |
| Package | 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +105C (industrial) |
| Memory Controller | DDR1/DDR2 with ECC |
| Ethernet MACs | 4x 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| PCI Express Interfaces | 3 (x1/x2/x4) |
| Serial RapidIO | 2 endpoints |
| Security Engine | SEC 2.0 (DES/3DES/AES/SHA) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
MPC8548CVTAQGD557 783-fcpbga (29x29 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MPC8548CVTAQGD557 (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 MPC8548CVTAQGD557.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MPC8548CVTAQGD557 is suitable for 6 applications: Carrier-Grade Ethernet Router Control Plane, Multi-Service Switching Line Card, Industrial Automation Controller, Secure Storage Controller (NAS / SAN), Wireless Base Station Baseband, Defense / Aerospace Mission Computer.
Carrier-Grade Ethernet Router Control Plane
The MPC8548CVTAQGD557 is purpose-built for the control plane of enterprise and carrier Ethernet routers where a 1.0 GHz e500 core with four Gigabit Ethernet MACs and three PCI Express lanes delivers deterministic throughput for routing-protocol processing. Placed on the router line card, it runs Linux or VxWorks with full TCP/IP offload, while the SEC 2.0 engine accelerates IPsec tunnels for VPN aggregation. Its 783-FCPBGA footprint and industrial temperature range suit thermally constrained PoE-powered chassis.
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Multi-Service Switching Line Card
The MPC8548CVTAQGD557's combination of dual Serial RapidIO endpoints and three PCI Express interfaces allows it to act as a fabric-facing line-card processor in multi-service switching platforms. At 1.0 GHz it handles per-packet forwarding and ACL lookup at line rate for GbE aggregation. The integrated DDR1/DDR2 controller with ECC provides reliable storage of forwarding tables in carrier-grade deployments.
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Industrial Automation Controller
In industrial automation the MPC8548CVTAQGD557 combines deterministic single-thread e500 performance with industrial temperature tolerance and rich I/O including PCI Express, RapidIO, and Gigabit Ethernet. Placed as the supervisory controller on the backplane it can aggregate sensor data, run real-time protocols (EtherCAT, PROFINET), and expose management telemetry. The 783-FCPBGA is well-suited to conduction-cooled ruggedized enclosures.
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Secure Storage Controller (NAS / SAN)
The MPC8548CVTAQGD557's SEC 2.0 engine accelerates AES, 3DES, and SHA at wire speed, making the part a strong fit for NAS/SAN storage controllers that need inline encryption of disk and network traffic. With four GbE MACs it can bond multiple storage ports while the DDR2 controller buffers large RAID rebuild operations. The industrial temp range supports deployment in data-center edge enclosures.
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Wireless Base Station Baseband
The MPC8548CVTAQGD557 is widely deployed in 3G/4G small-cell and macro base-station baseband cards where the e500 core runs PHY-layer scheduling and the SEC engine secures backhaul IPsec tunnels. Its mix of PCI Express (to RF front-end cards) and RapidIO (to baseband DSPs) fits the classic OBSAI/CPRI baseband architecture. The industrial temperature grade supports outdoor cabinet deployments.
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Defense / Aerospace Mission Computer
The MPC8548CVTAQGD557's deterministic PowerPC e500 architecture, integrated ECC memory controller, and long-term availability through industrial programs make it a candidate for defense mission computers and avionics data concentrators. At 1.0 GHz it consolidates sensor-fusion, display-driving, and MIL-STD-1553 / ARINC-429 bridging on a single SoC. The 783-FCPBGA withstands the vibration and thermal stress of airborne platforms.
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Engineering reference data for MPC8548CVTAQGD557 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MPC8548CVTAQGD | MPC8548ECVTAQGD | MPC8548EVTAQGD | MPC8536ECVTAQGD | MPC8548EPXAQGD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| 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 |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 | PowerPC e500 |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz | Up to ~1.0 GHz (family-dependent) | 1.0 GHz |
| Data Bus Width | 32-bit | 32-bit | 32-bit | 32-bit | 32-bit | 32-bit |
| Ethernet MACs | 4x GbE | 4x GbE | 4x GbE | 4x GbE | Reduced GbE set | 4x GbE |
| PCI Express Lanes | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | Reduced | 3 |
| RoHS Compliance | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty 1, USD) | 2.65 | Quote-based (catalog SKU) | Quote-based | Quote-based | Quote-based | Quote-based |
Key Differentiators
- Custom-tier bin traceability for OEM programs (vs MPC8548CVTAQGD)
- Within-family alternative with reduced peripheral set (vs MPC8536ECVTAQGD)
- Mature firmware ecosystem vs. newer ARM SoCs (vs NXP Layerscape LS1043A)
Design Notes
The 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) package requires a high-density PCB with microvia stack-up and matched-length routing for the DDR2 data/address/control lanes. Use at least an 8-layer board with dedicated ground and power planes adjacent to the BGA breakout area; power-plane splitting must keep the e500 core Vdd separate from the I/O Vdd to minimize switching noise coupling into the DDR controller.
Estimated: at 1.0 GHz sustained load the e500 core can dissipate several watts; the 783-FCPBGA junction-to-ambient thermal resistance depends strongly on PCB copper area and airflow. For typical 4-layer boards without forced airflow, attach a heat spreader or heatsink and ensure junction temperature stays below the 105C industrial limit. Re-validate with a thermal probe on prototype hardware.
Do not assume the MPC8548CVTAQGD557 is interchangeable with newer NXP Layerscape (LS1021A, LS1043A) parts - the pinout, peripheral set, and firmware toolchain differ. For second-source planning, stay within the MPC8548 speed/temperature family and confirm the exact suffix with NXP support before respinning the PCB.
The four GbE MACs drive high-speed SerDes signals at 1.25 GHz; route MDI traces as 100-ohm differential pairs with length matching within 5 mils and keep them away from DDR clocks. Add proper AC-coupling capacitors as specified in the hardware specifications datasheet and validate compliance with a signal-integrity analyzer on first articles.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance confirmed by LCSC listing. Reach, halogen, and conflict-mineral status not explicitly stated in the verified web data - mark unknown.