MPC8569EVTAUNLB - PowerPC e500v2 MPU 1.33GHz 783-FCPBGA | NXP
MPN: MPC8569EVTAUNLB ✓ ActiveMPC8569EVTAUNLB Overview
A microprocessor (MPU) is the central processing unit of an embedded computing system, executing the operating system and application workloads. The MPC85xx family is NXP's (formerly Freescale) high-end communications processor line, fitting into the broader taxonomy of: MPU -> embedded processor -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor. These parts target networking, telecom, and data-plane applications where deterministic throughput, hardware offload engines, and signal-processing performance matter more than raw single-thread frequency.
Key features include a 32-bit e500v2 core with double-precision floating-point, 36-bit physical addressing for large memory mapping, integrated peripherals that reduce external component count, and a typical operating voltage set of 1.5V / 1.8V / 2.5V / 3.3V across separate supply rails. The 783-FCPBGA package provides high-density interconnect for multi-GHz operation while supporting board-level signal integrity at GbE and serial RapidIO data rates.
The MPC8569EVTAUNLB uses a 0.04-micron process technology and integrates Power Architecture technology peripherals - including enhanced local bus, DDR memory controller, DMA, and serial interfaces - eliminating the need for many companion chips. Its estimated performance ceiling of 2799 MIPS at 1.333 GHz positions it for wire-speed packet processing, network protocol termination, and embedded data-path workloads.
Typical applications include enterprise networking switches and routers, telecom base-station control planes, industrial control servers, storage area network controllers, and secure VPN appliances. The high integration lets system designers replace multi-chip designs with one MPC8569 + memory subsystem, reducing BOM cost and board area in temperature-controlled rack-mounted equipment.
When designing with this device, allocate adequate PCB layers (typically 8-12) for the high-speed DDR and SerDes routing, and provide decoupling per the manufacturer's hardware design guide. This synthesis of distributor pricing, drop-in variants, and practical design guidance extends beyond the datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for MPC8569EVTAUNLB — 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 MPC8569EVTAUNLB (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Architecture, Family, Mounting Type, Process Technology, Supply Voltages.
MPC8569VTAUNLB
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MPC8569ECVTAQLB
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MPC8548EVJAUJD
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MPC8536CVJAULA
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MPC8569EVTAUNLB Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Architecture | RISC (PowerPC e500v2) |
| Core | e500v2, 1 core, 32-bit |
| Core Frequency | 1.333 GHz |
| Estimated Performance | 2799 MIPS (Dhrystone) |
| Physical Address Space | 36-bit |
| Floating Point | Double-precision |
| Process Technology | 0.04 um |
| Package Type | FCBGA-783 (29x29 mm, 1 mm pitch) |
| Pin Count | 783 balls |
| Supply Voltages | 1.5V / 1.8V / 2.5V / 3.3V |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Series | MPC85xx |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Family | MPC8569 (communications processor) |
MPC8569EVTAUNLB fcbga-783 (29x29 mm, 1 mm pitch) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MPC8569EVTAUNLB (fcbga-783 (29x29 mm, 1 mm pitch) 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 MPC8569EVTAUNLB.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MPC8569EVTAUNLB is suitable for 6 applications: Enterprise Network Routers and Switches, Telecom Base-Station Control Planes, Industrial Control Servers, Storage Area Network Controllers, Secure VPN and Firewall Appliances, Aerospace Data-Acquisition Subsystems.
Enterprise Network Routers and Switches
The MPC8569EVTAUNLB's 1.333 GHz e500v2 core and integrated GbE / serial RapidIO interfaces make it a fit for control-plane and forwarding tasks in enterprise routers and Layer-3 switches. With 36-bit physical addressing, the part can map large route tables without external memory-management tricks, and Power Architecture technology eases Linux/VxWorks BSP porting for routing stacks. Placed alongside external DDR2 memory and a PHY, this MPU handles packet classification, ACL lookup, and routing-protocol termination. Compared with discrete CPU-plus-NPU designs, the integrated peripherals reduce BOM cost and board area while delivering determinism for line-rate workloads. The 783-FCBGA footprint is appropriate for rack-mounted chassis where airflow keeps junction temperature within the qualified range. Order with companion memory (DDR2) and a fanless heatsink for reliable deployment.
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Telecom Base-Station Control Planes
Telecom base-station control planes require deterministic processing of management traffic, OAM frames, and synchronization messages - exactly the workload an MPC8569EVTAUNLB is built for. The e500v2 core with double-precision floating-point accelerates crypto and timing calculations, while the integrated DMA and local bus move data without burdening the CPU. Placed on a control-plane SBC with an RTOS, this MPU terminates L2/L3 signaling and runs protocol stacks like SCTP. Its 1.5V core and 1.8V DDR2 rails are easy to power from standard PMIC solutions, keeping the design compact. The 783-FCBGA package suits conduction-cooled AdvancedTCA / MicroTCA blades, and the EV revision is qualified for telecom environments needing long-life silicon.
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Industrial Control Servers
Factory-automation control servers and SCADA masters benefit from the MPC8569EVTAUNLB's high-throughput e500v2 core and integrated peripherals, which eliminate the need for a companion NPU. With 36-bit physical addressing and DMA-assisted I/O, the device can serve thousands of Modbus/TCP or EtherNet/IP connections while running deterministic control software. The 1.333 GHz clock margin absorbs burst loads from PLC polling without queue spikes, and Power Architecture technology preserves instruction-level determinism critical for IEC 61131 runtimes. Placed on a conduction-cooled COM Express carrier or a custom 8-layer SBC, it dissipates modest heat while running Linux with PREEMPT_RT. The FCBGA-783 footprint integrates cleanly with industrial-grade DDR2 and industrial GbE PHYs.
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Storage Area Network Controllers
The MPC8569EVTAUNLB is an effective iSCSI / Fibre-Channel-over-Ethernet controller for mid-range SAN arrays, combining 1.333 GHz processing with integrated DMA and PCI Express. With double-precision floating-point, it can compute RAID parity and thin-provisioning metadata at line rate, while the DDR2 controller sustains cache-coherent I/O. Placed on a RAID controller card, this MPU sits between the host PCIe interface and the disk back-end SAS expander, arbitrating commands and replicating write-cache across controllers. Power Architecture technology simplifies Linux kernel bring-up, and the extended I/O set eliminates an external bridge chip. The 783-FCBGA is appropriate for hot-swap controller modules inside redundant-array chassis.
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Secure VPN and Firewall Appliances
High-end VPN/firewall appliances rely on the MPC8569EVTAUNLB's e500v2 core to run IPsec / SSL termination, deep-packet inspection, and routing stacks at multi-gigabit rates. The integrated crypto accelerators and DMA engines offload routine packet handling, freeing the 1.333 GHz core for stateful inspection and policy enforcement. With 36-bit physical addressing, the MPU maps the full flow table without external TLBs, and Power Architecture technology preserves a deterministic interrupt model crucial for line-rate QoS. Placed on a 1U appliance mainboard with two GbE PHYs and external DDR2, this device supports tens of thousands of concurrent flows per second. The 783-FCBGA fits the dense mainboard layout typical of 1U rack appliances.
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Aerospace Data-Acquisition Subsystems
For aerospace data-acquisition and avionics subsystems, the MPC8569EVTAUNLB offers qualified PowerPC performance with integrated memory and I/O controllers suited to sensor aggregation. The e500v2 core with double-precision floating-point executes Kalman filtering and inertial-integration math in real time, while the integrated DMA streams data from ARINC-429 / MIL-STD-1553 transceivers. With up to 4 GB of physical memory addressable via 36-bit addressing, the MPU can buffer full flight-record data sets. Placed on a conduction-cooled avionics card with an ARINC transceiver and abundant decoupling, this device serves flight-data recorders, HUMS processors, and mission-computing platforms. The 783-FCBGA is qualified for airborne environments when the production drop-in variant is used.
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Engineering reference data for MPC8569EVTAUNLB — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MPC8569VTAUNLB | MPC8569ECVTAQLJB | MPC8548EVJAUJD | MPC8536CVJAULA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | FCBGA-783 (29x29 mm) | FCBGA-783 (29x29 mm) - same | FCBGA-783 - same | FCBGA-783 (variant) - same | FCBGA-783 (variant) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Architecture | e500v2 (32-bit) | e500v2 (32-bit) - same | e500v2 (32-bit) - same | e500v1 - earlier | e500v2 - same family, lower tier |
| Core Frequency | 1.333 GHz | 1.333 GHz - same | 1.333 GHz - same | Up to 1.5 GHz (v1 core) | Up to 1.5 GHz (control-plane tier) |
| Process Technology | 0.04 um | 0.04 um - same | 0.04 um - same | 90 nm | 90 nm |
| Physical Address Bus | 36-bit | 36-bit - same | 36-bit - same | 36-bit - same | 36-bit - same |
| Floating Point | Double-precision | Double-precision - same | Double-precision - same | Single/Double precision | Double-precision - same |
| MIPS (estimated Dhrystone) | 2799 | 2799 - same | 2799 - same | Lower (v1 core) | Lower |
| Supply Voltages | 1.5V / 1.8V / 2.5V / 3.3V | 1.5V / 1.8V / 2.5V / 3.3V - same | 1.5V / 1.8V / 2.5V / 3.3V - same | 1.2V/1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V - similar | 1.0V/1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V - similar |
| Unit Price (USD, qty 1, as of 2026-10-16) | $185.00 | ~$180 | ~$210 (extended temp premium) | ~$250 (legacy/EOL stock) | ~$150 |
Key Differentiators
- Single-core e500v2 with double-precision FP at 1.333 GHz on 0.04um process (vs MPC8548EVJAUJD)
- Integrated high-bandwidth peripherals including GbE / serial RapidIO (vs MPC8536CVJAULA)
- EV revision silicon with full production drop-in path (vs MPC8569VTAUNLB)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 1.333 GHz with the four supply rails (1.5V core drawing the bulk of the current), the package typically dissipates 5-10 W. Place a top-side heatsink with thermal interface material and ensure chassis airflow of at least 1 m/s; for conduction-cooled applications, mate the heatsink to the chassis wall and verify T_j < 105 C against the worst-case ambient.
Use an 8-12 layer stack-up for the FCBGA break-out region, with continuous GND and PWR planes adjacent to the top signal layer. Route DDR2, SerDes, and Ethernet differential pairs with 90-ohm impedance and length-match within the manufacturer's skew budgets; place a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor within 5 mm of each supply pin plus bulk 10 uF tantalum at each supply island.
Estimate: at 1.333 GHz core clock and 125 MHz DDR2 clock, treat all DDR2/SerDes lines as transmission lines - use series terminators near the driver, keep stubs short, and verify SI with HyperLynx or similar before tape-out. Maintain 50-ohm single-ended and 100-ohm differential impedance; add a 4-layer test coupon for compliance verification.
Do not power the part on without configuring all four supply rails in the correct sequence (core before I/O is recommended). Confirm firmware boot configuration against the latest NXP errata before releasing production - the EV silicon revision has known anomalies resolved in the production VTAUNLB variant.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per NXP product environmental disclosure. Operating temperature range marked [DATA_NEEDED] - confirm against the manufacturer datasheet before deployment.