MPC8572CLVTAULD - PowerQUICC III 1.333GHz 2-Core MPU | NXP
MPN: MPC8572CLVTAULD ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $373.24 | $373.24 |
| 10 | $335.92 | $3,359.20 |
| 50 | $298.59 | $14,929.50 |
| 100 | $261.27 | $26,127.00 |
| 500 | $223.95 | $111,975.00 |
MPC8572CLVTAULD Overview
What is a PowerQUICC processor? PowerQUICC is NXP/Freescale's family of communications processors that integrate one or more PowerPC CPU cores with dedicated peripheral subsystems (QUICC Engine, SerDes, DMA, security accelerators). The MPC8572 belongs to the PowerQUICC III sub-family, which scales from single-core to dual-core and is positioned between general-purpose microcontrollers and full network ASICs. It is widely deployed in routers, switches, base stations, and storage area network equipment where deterministic throughput is required.
Key features include 32 KB L1 instruction and data caches per core, a 1 MB shared L2 cache, four Gigabit Ethernet controllers (eTSEC), integrated security engine, PCI Express and RapidIO interfaces, and DDR2/DDR3 memory controllers. The device supports extended temperature operation suitable for industrial and outdoor telecom environments.
The architecture combines two e500 cores with NXP's QUICC Engine technology, offloading protocol processing (ATM, HDLC, PPP, Ethernet) from the cores. This heterogeneous approach delivers high throughput while keeping per-port power consumption low, making the MPC8572 well suited for mid-range multi-service access platforms.
Typical applications include multi-service routers, wireless base station controllers, line cards with packet classification, and industrial control planes. The 1023-FCBGA package integrates power, ground, and high-speed SerDes pins required for 10+ Gbps aggregate throughput.
When designing with this part, allocate generous PCB area for the FCBGA break-out, use matched-length SerDes routing for RapidIO/PCIe, and provide sufficient decoupling for the multi-rail power supply (1.0V, 1.5V, 2.5V, 3.3V). Airflow or heatsink attachment is recommended above 15W dissipation.
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MPC8572CLVTAULD Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500 (dual-core) |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 1.333 GHz |
| Data Width | 32-bit |
| L1 Cache (per core) | 32 KB I-cache + 32 KB D-cache |
| L2 Cache (shared) | 1 MB |
| Process Technology | 90 nm CMOS |
| Operating Voltage | 1.0V / 1.5V / 2.5V / 3.3V |
| Ethernet Controllers | 4x eTSEC (Gigabit) |
| Memory Controller | DDR2/DDR3 |
| High-Speed Serial Interfaces | PCI Express, RapidIO, Serial RapidIO |
| QUICC Engine | Yes (protocol offload) |
| Security Engine | Integrated (IPsec, SEC 2.0) |
| Package | 1023-ball FCBGA (33x33 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C (extended) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (per datasheet Rev 2.1 CSM PBFREE) |
MPC8572CLVTAULD Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | GND — Ground (representative row/column entry; full BGA ball map in datasheet section 3) |
| Pin B5 | VDD_CORE — 1.0V core supply (representative; full assignment per datasheet) |
| Pin C10 | DDR_DQ0 — DDR2/DDR3 data bit 0 (representative ball) |
| Pin D15 | SERDES_TX_P — SerDes transmit positive (representative RapidIO/PCIe lane) |
| Pin E20 | ETH_TXD0 — eTSEC0 transmit data 0 (representative) |
| Pin F25 | PCIe_RX_P — PCI Express receive positive (representative lane) |
| Pin G30 | GND — Ground (representative) |
| Pin H33 | RESET_B — Hardware reset (active low, representative ball) |
Typical Applications
MPC8572CLVTAULD is suitable for 6 applications: Multi-Service Routers, Wireless Base Station Controllers, Line Card / Packet Classifier, Industrial Control / Process Automation, Storage Area Network (SAN) / NAS Controllers, Edge Network Appliances (Firewall / UTM).
Multi-Service Routers
The MPC8572CLVTAULD is widely deployed in mid-range multi-service routers where its two e500 cores at 1.333 GHz handle L2/L3 forwarding while the QUICC Engine offloads TDM/ATM/HDLC protocol termination. The four integrated Gigabit Ethernet MACs (eTSEC) provide direct WAN port connectivity, and the RapidIO fabric enables line-card-to-line-card backplane communication. The 1 MB shared L2 cache reduces memory latency for routing-table lookups, and the integrated security engine accelerates IPsec throughput at line rate. Compared with a single-core PowerQUICC III part, the dual-core architecture delivers up to 1.8x aggregate throughput for control-plane plus data-plane workloads, making the MPC8572CLVTAULD the de-facto choice for branch-office and edge-router designs.
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Wireless Base Station Controllers
In 4G LTE and small-cell base station designs, the MPC8572CLVTAULD handles the S1/X2 interface termination, encryption, and O&M processing alongside MAC-layer scheduling. Its dual e500 cores allow partitioning between real-time MAC scheduling (dedicated core) and non-real-time O&M/IPsec (second core), eliminating the need for an external host processor. The PCI Express and RapidIO interfaces link directly to baseband DSPs and FPGAs implementing the physical layer, while DDR2/DDR3 controllers with ECC provide the memory bandwidth required for MAC-frame buffering. Extended-temperature operation (-40C to +105C) supports outdoor remote-radio-head (RRH) deployments.
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Line Card / Packet Classifier
The MPC8572CLVTAULD is used as the central packet-classification processor on high-density line cards in modular switches and routers. Its PCI Express x4 lanes attach to the fabric card, while four eTSEC ports serve downstream SFP/RJ45 line-side interfaces. The shared 1 MB L2 cache and dual e500 cores deliver deterministic forwarding performance at 10 Gbps aggregate rates. The integrated SEC engine performs hardware-accelerated IPsec and SSL for VPN termination, reducing CPU load by up to 70% versus software-only crypto. The 1023-FCBGA package supports the dense signal breakout required for line-card designs.
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Industrial Control / Process Automation
Industrial process controllers and PLCs use the MPC8572CLVTAULD as the supervisory CPU because its dual cores separate deterministic real-time control loops from non-critical HMI/networking tasks. The Ethernet MACs support PROFINET, EtherCAT, or Modbus TCP without an external PHY switch, and the extended temperature range (-40C to +105C) handles factory-floor thermal stress. ECC-enabled DDR2/DDR3 memory protects against soft errors in long-running installations, and the integrated QUICC Engine provides legacy serial protocol support for retrofitting existing field-bus devices.
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Storage Area Network (SAN) / NAS Controllers
iSCSI and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) storage controllers use the MPC8572CLVTAULD as the I/O processor. The four eTSEC ports can be aggregated to 4 Gbps for storage traffic, while the PCI Express interface connects to SAS/SATA controllers or FPGA offload blocks. The security engine accelerates AES-XTS and SHA for at-rest data encryption, and the QUICC Engine handles legacy SCSI-over-IP protocol stacks. ECC memory support is critical for data-integrity in RAID applications.
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Edge Network Appliances (Firewall / UTM)
Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliances and edge firewalls use the MPC8572CLVTAULD because the dual-core architecture allows one e500 core to dedicate cycles to packet forwarding while the second runs the security stack (deep-packet inspection, antivirus scanning). The hardware SEC 2.0 engine delivers line-rate IPsec AES encryption without burdening the cores, and PCI Express connects to external crypto accelerators or NIC cards. Gigabit Ethernet MACs provide direct WAN/LAN/DMZ port connectivity in a compact fanless appliance.
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Engineering reference data for MPC8572CLVTAULD — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MPC8572ECPXAULD | MPC8572CLVTAULE | MPC8572CLVTAULF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 1023-FCBGA (33x33 mm) | 1023-FCBGA (33x33 mm) - same | 1023-FCBGA (33x33 mm) - same | 1023-FCBGA (33x33 mm) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Frequency | 1.333 GHz | 1.5 GHz | 1.333 GHz | 1.333 GHz |
| Core Architecture | Dual e500 | Dual e500 - same | Dual e500 - same | Dual e500 - same |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB shared | 1 MB shared | 1 MB shared | 1 MB shared |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C (extended) | -40C to +105C (extended) | -40C to +105C (extended) | -40C to +105C (extended) |
| Gigabit Ethernet Ports | 4x eTSEC | 4x eTSEC | 4x eTSEC | 4x eTSEC |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes (PBFREE) | Yes (PBFREE) | Yes (PBFREE) | Yes (lead-free) |
| Pin-to-Pin Compatible | Yes (reference) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Extended-temperature operation at full 1.333 GHz (vs MPC8572ECPXAULD)
- Low-power silicon grade (vs MPC8572ECPXAULD)
- Lead-free (PBFREE) compliance (vs MPC8572CLVTAULF)
Design Notes
Estimated: At full dual-core utilization (1.333 GHz, both cores busy) the MPC8572CLVTAULD dissipates approximately 12-15 W. With the 1023-FCBGA (33x33 mm) package, junction-to-ambient thermal resistance is approximately 12-18 C/W depending on PCB stack-up; provide 200+ thermal vias under the die-shadow region and a minimum 2 oz copper inner plane for heat spreading. For sealed enclosures, attach a 1U heatsink with thermal interface material rated for 105C operation.
The 1023-FCBGA BGA pitch is 1.0 mm; use ENIG or ENEPIG surface finish and at least 8 PCB layers for signal integrity. Match-length routing for SerDes lanes (RapidIO and PCI Express) within 150 mil tolerance, and provide 100-ohm differential impedance for all high-speed serial pairs. Place 0.1 uF decoupling capacitors within 50 mil of every power pin and 10 uF bulk capacitors near the voltage regulator outputs.
The MPC8572CLVTAULD requires four separate voltage rails (1.0V core, 1.5V DDR2, 2.5V DDR3, 3.3V I/O). Use a multi-phase buck regulator for the 1.0V core rail capable of delivering at least 12 A continuous. Power-on sequencing must follow NXP's documented order to prevent latch-up: 3.3V first, then 2.5V, then 1.5V, then 1.0V. Implement power-good chaining with at least 10 ms delay between rails.
Do not route DDR signals over power-plane splits - return-path discontinuities cause signal integrity failures at 1.333 GHz platform frequencies. Avoid placing the BGA near board edges; maintain at least 5 mm clearance to prevent stress-induced solder-joint cracks. The QUICC Engine's host command queue requires a single 32-bit aligned buffer in DDR; misaligned buffers cause descriptor errors that are hard to debug without a logic analyzer.
PCI Express and RapidIO SerDes lanes require AC-coupling capacitors (0.1 uF) placed within 250 mil of the device's transmit pins; the receiver side expects DC-balanced 8b/10b encoded data only. For Gigabit Ethernet MAC-to-PHY connections, use 4-level PWM signaling only when connecting directly to an NXP PHY such as the SGMII-compatible RTL8211E; verify PHY reference clock mode (master/slave) matches between the two devices.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per datasheet marking 'Rev2.1 CSM PBFREE'. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is an MPU for networking/industrial, not automotive. REACH compliance declared by NXP/Freescale product family.