MPC8548ECPXAUJC - PowerPC e500 MPU 1.333GHz 783-BGA | NXP
MPN: MPC8548ECPXAUJC ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $247.92 | $247.92 |
| 10 | $235.5 | $2,355.00 |
| 50 | $218.4 | $10,920.00 |
| 100 | $205.75 | $20,575.00 |
| 500 | $189.9 | $94,950.00 |
MPC8548ECPXAUJC Overview
An MPU (Microprocessor Unit) in the NXP MPC85xx family is a high-performance integrated host processor that combines one or more PowerPC CPU cores with memory controllers, high-speed serial interfaces (PCI Express, Serial RapidIO, Gigabit Ethernet), and dedicated acceleration engines. The MPC85xx family sits in the broader category hierarchy of: MPU -> microprocessor -> processor -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor, and is engineered for embedded networking, storage, and industrial control applications where deterministic performance and rich I/O are required.
Key features include 32-bit PowerPC e500 core running up to 1.333 GHz, integrated DDR/DDR2/SDRAM memory controller, four Gigabit Ethernet MACs with hardware acceleration, three PCI Express interfaces, two Serial RapidIO interfaces, security engine supporting DES, 3DES, AES, RSA, and ECC, signal processing engine (SPE) for vector and DSP-style operations, and a 32-bit local bus controller. The 783-FCBGA package provides the dense interconnect required to expose the full peripheral set while maintaining signal integrity for 1.333 GHz operation.
The MPC8548ECPXAUJL leverages a 90 nm CMOS process and a coherent core-to-memory bus architecture with multi-channel DMA, enabling simultaneous wire-speed packet processing and control-plane tasks. The combination of SEC and SPE offloads CPU-intensive crypto and DSP workloads from the e500 core, allowing deterministic throughput on networking and security gateway workloads.
Typical applications include enterprise networking routers and switches, line cards for multi-service access platforms, network attached storage (NAS) and storage area network (SAN) controllers, secure communications gateways, industrial automation controllers, and military/aerospace embedded computing platforms. The wide I/O complement also suits defense and avionics subsystems requiring long-term lifecycle support.
When designing with this MPU, allocate the 783-ball FCBGA footprint on a minimum 12-layer PCB with matched-length SERDES routing and a continuous ground plane beneath the BGA field. DDR2 trace impedance must be controlled to 50 ohms single-ended with length matching within 25 mils, and the SEC/SPE engines must be initialized via the boot sequencer before the network interfaces are enabled. The 1.333 GHz part marking 'AUJC' should be verified against the order code before PCB re-spin.
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Variants in this series
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MPC8548ECPXAUJC Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | MPC85xx |
| Core Processor | PowerPC e500 |
| Number of Cores / Bus Width | 1 Core, 32-Bit |
| Core Frequency | 1.333 GHz |
| Co-Processors / DSP | Signal Processing; SPE, Security; SEC |
| RAM Controllers | DDR, DDR2, SDRAM |
| Graphics Acceleration | No |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Mbps (4 MACs) |
| PCI Express | Yes, 3 ports |
| Serial RapidIO | Yes, 2 ports |
| Security Engine | SEC (DES, 3DES, AES, RSA, ECC) |
| Package | 783-BBGA, FCBGA |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C (industrial) |
| Part Status | Obsolete |
MPC8548ECPXAUJC 783-bbga, fcbga Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MPC8548ECPXAUJC (783-bbga, fcbga 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 MPC8548ECPXAUJC.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MPC8548ECPXAUJC is suitable for 6 applications: Enterprise Router / Switch Line Card, Network Attached Storage (NAS) / SAN Controller, Secure Communications Gateway, Industrial Automation Controller, Military / Aerospace Embedded Computing, Multi-Service Access Platform (MSAP) / DSLAM Line Card.
Enterprise Router / Switch Line Card
The MPC8548ECPXAUJC's 1.333 GHz PowerPC e500 core combined with four Gigabit Ethernet MACs, three PCI Express ports, and two Serial RapidIO interfaces makes it a drop-in host processor for enterprise router and switch line cards. The integrated SEC engine accelerates IPsec, SSL, and MACsec tunnels without burdening the e500 core, while the SERDES-rich I/O supports backplane connectivity to switch fabrics. Designers select this MPU when deterministic wire-speed packet throughput and hardware-accelerated crypto are required.
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Network Attached Storage (NAS) / SAN Controller
MPC8548ECPXAUJC fits NAS and SAN controller boards where the SEC engine accelerates AES-256 and RSA authentication, the four Gigabit Ethernet MACs serve iSCSI or SMB/NFS front-end ports, and the DDR2 memory controller buffers RAID stripe data at line rate. The SPE offloads Reed-Solomon and CRC compute from the e500, freeing the core for filesystem metadata and RAID rebuild tasks.
Recommended
Secure Communications Gateway
For VPN gateways and secure communications appliances, MPC8548ECPXAUJC delivers hardware-accelerated DES, 3DES, AES, RSA, and ECC through the integrated SEC block, sustaining multi-gigabit IPsec tunnels at line rate. The PCI Express links to external cryptographic co-processors or hardware security modules, while the four Ethernet MACs serve WAN, LAN, DMZ, and management planes without external switching silicon.
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Industrial Automation Controller
MPC8548ECPXAUJC is suitable for industrial automation controllers thanks to its -40C to +105C operating range, deterministic PowerPC e500 interrupt latency, and integrated PCI Express plus Ethernet connectivity to servo drives, I/O modules, and SCADA networks. The SPE block accelerates control-loop math, while the SEC engine secures Modbus/TCP and EtherCAT/IP traffic between controller and field devices.
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Military / Aerospace Embedded Computing
MPC8548ECPXAUJC's long-lifecycle Freescale/NXP pedigree, rugged FCBGA package, and rich MIL-STD peripheral set (PCI Express, Serial RapidIO, Ethernet, DDR2 with ECC) make it a candidate for defense and avionics subsystems. The SEC engine accelerates Type-1 crypto suites while the SPE block executes DSP-style signal processing for radar, EW, and SIGINT front-ends.
Recommended
Multi-Service Access Platform (MSAP) / DSLAM Line Card
The MPC8548ECPXAUJC's combination of four Gigabit Ethernet MACs, PCI Express links to DSL/PON framer ASICs, and the SPE block for ATM/PTM segmentation makes it a fit for MSAP and DSLAM line cards. The integrated SEC engine accelerates subscriber-side IPsec tunnels while the DDR2 controller buffers DSL bonding traffic across multiple subscriber lines.
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Engineering reference data for MPC8548ECPXAUJC — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MPC8548EVTAUJB | MPC8548EPXAUJB | MPC8560CVT667JC | MPC8548EVJAUJD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 783-BBGA, FCBGA | 783-BBGA, FCBGA - same | 783-BBGA, FCBGA - same | 783-BBGA, FCBGA - same | 783-BBGA, FCBGA - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Series | MPC85xx | MPC85xx | MPC85xx | MPC85xx | MPC85xx |
| Core Frequency | 1.333 GHz | 1.333 GHz (AUJB grade) | 1.333 GHz (AUJB grade) | 667 MHz (-50%) | 1.0 GHz AUJD grade |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500, 32-bit | PowerPC e500, 32-bit | PowerPC e500, 32-bit | PowerPC e500, 32-bit | PowerPC e500, 32-bit |
| Security Engine (SEC) | Yes (DES, 3DES, AES, RSA, ECC) | Yes (EV tier) | Yes (EP tier) | Yes | Yes (EV tier) |
| Signal Processing Engine (SPE) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet MACs | 4x Gigabit | 4x Gigabit | 4x Gigabit | 4x Gigabit | 4x Gigabit |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Highest core frequency in the AUJC speed grade of the MPC8548 family (vs MPC8560CVT667JC)
- Integrated SEC engine for hardware-accelerated crypto at line rate (vs MPC8548EVJAUJD)
- Combined SEC + SPE offload in a single 783-FCBGA (vs MPC8548EPXAUJB)
Design Notes
The 783-ball FCBGA at 1.0 mm pitch requires a minimum 12-layer PCB stack-up with a continuous ground plane directly beneath the BGA field. SERDES traces (PCI Express, Serial RapidIO, SGMII) must be routed as 85-ohm differential pairs on the top microstrip layer with length matching within 5 mils, and reference plane transitions must be minimized to avoid impedance discontinuities that would degrade 1.333 GHz operation.
DDR2 traces to the integrated memory controller must be controlled to 50 ohms single-ended (100 ohms differential for DDR2 clocks) with length matching within 25 mils across byte lanes. Use fly-by termination topology for DDR2 address/command/control, and place VTT termination resistors at the far end. Decouple each DDR2 power pin with a 100 nF ceramic plus a 10 uF bulk capacitor placed within 100 mils of the BGA via.
Do not assume any AUJC-marked MPC8548 part is drop-in interchangeable with AUJB or AUJD speed grades - the boot sequencer and reset configuration words differ across speed grades and must be re-validated against the replacement's datasheet. Also verify that the SEC engine variant (E vs EV vs EP prefix) matches your cryptographic firmware, since calling an unsupported SEC algorithm on the wrong variant produces a SEC fault interrupt that can hang the boot sequence.
Estimated: at sustained 1.333 GHz with all four Gigabit Ethernet MACs and PCI Express links active, junction temperature rise should be calculated from the FCBGA theta_JA (typically 8-12 C/W for this package on a 12-layer board with 4 sq in of copper). At maximum power (estimated 8-10 W based on similar MPC85xx parts), expect a 70-110 C junction rise above ambient; verify against the manufacturer's thermal model before deploying in industrial -40C to +105C enclosures.
Compliance Information
RoHS, REACH, lead-free, and halogen-free status were not returned in the verified distributor excerpts. NXP legacy Freescale MPC85xx parts were typically supplied as lead-free / RoHS-compliant under Freescale part numbers from 2007 onward; confirm via NXP product folder or specific lot certification before assuming compliance.