SC8541EVTAQF - Freescale/NXP Microprocessor IC, Obsolete MPU | XAIPART
MPN: SC8541EVTAQF ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $145 | $145.00 |
| 10 | $132 | $1,320.00 |
| 100 | $118 | $11,800.00 |
| 500 | $105 | $52,500.00 |
| 1,000 | $92 | $92,000.00 |
SC8541EVTAQF Overview
A microprocessor IC (MPU) is an integrated circuit that contains the central processing unit, control logic, and often peripheral interfaces of a computing system on a single die. Within the broader taxonomy, an MPU belongs to microprocessors -> integrated circuits (ICs) -> embedded semiconductors, sitting alongside microcontrollers (MCUs), DSPs, and ASICs. Legacy MPUs such as the SC8541EVTAQF were designed for fixed-function telecom infrastructure where long lifecycle, deterministic behavior, and software stability outweighed raw compute performance.
Key features include its original communications-processor architecture optimized for telecom line-card and channel-bank applications, plus continued availability through Rochester Electronics as a franchised distributor. Because the original datasheet is no longer publicly hosted by NXP, exact electrical parameters such as core voltage, I/O count, and process node cannot be confirmed and are flagged in the specifications list.
Technical depth: the part belongs to Freescale's SC85xx communications-processor family, which historically integrated PowerPC cores with on-chip telecom peripherals. Engineers using this part today typically do so for maintenance of legacy equipment where redesign is cost-prohibitive.
Typical applications include telecom line cards, legacy channel banks, industrial control modules requiring long-term parts continuity, and military/aerospace sustainment programs. It is also used by aftermarket refurbishers of legacy networking gear.
When designing with this device, note that no new silicon is being fabricated; all supply is from existing authorized stock. Buyers should confirm RoHS/REACH status and date code with the supplier before placing production orders.
This page consolidates authorized distributor listings, parametric gaps flagged as , and replacement guidance not found on the original manufacturer datasheet - information designed to help sustain-program engineers source and qualify this legacy MPU.
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SC8541EVTAQF Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Manufacturer | Freescale Semiconductor (now NXP Semiconductors) |
| Part Type | Microprocessor IC (MPU) |
| Product Family | SC85xx Communications Processor |
| Application Class | Telecom / Specialized Embedded |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (typical for BGA/QFP era MPU) |
| AEC-Q100 | not_applicable |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete (Rochester Electronics franchise stock) |
| Authorized Stockist | Rochester Electronics, LLC |
| Original Product Line | Freescale Communications Processors |
SC8541EVTAQF standard Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for SC8541EVTAQF (standard 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 SC8541EVTAQF.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
SC8541EVTAQF is suitable for 6 applications: Legacy Telecom Line-Card Sustainment, Industrial Control Module Repair, Military / Aerospace Sustainment Programs, Networking Equipment Aftermarket, Embedded Train-Control and Rail Signaling, Medical Device Long-Term Service.
Legacy Telecom Line-Card Sustainment
The SC8541EVTAQF was originally designed for Freescale's SC85xx communications-processor family targeting telecom line cards and central-office equipment. Its communications-class architecture provided deterministic processing for voice/data channel handling. Modern sustainment programs continue to source this part through Rochester Electronics because the alternative - redesigning a working telecom node - is far costlier than the silicon. Engineers maintaining legacy Class-5 switches and DLCs should verify pinout, voltage rails, and date code with Rochester before placing last-time-buy orders to lock in supply.
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Industrial Control Module Repair
Industrial control modules deployed before 2010 often integrated Freescale communications MPUs like the SC8541EVTAQF for protocol conversion and deterministic I/O handling. Refurbishment of CNC, SCADA, and process-control modules requires original-equivalent silicon to avoid firmware recertification. Rochester Electronics' licensed replication of legacy Freescale parts makes the SC8541EVTAQF a reliable choice for spare-parts inventory. Maintenance engineers should request date-code traceability and confirm mechanical fit against the existing PCB footprint before field deployment.
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Military / Aerospace Sustainment Programs
Long-lifecycle defense and aerospace platforms often specify obsolete Freescale MPUs for hardware continuity under MIL-STD-810 and DO-160 environmental regimes. The SC8541EVTAQF's mature, characterized silicon makes it attractive for avionics and ground-system sustainment where redesign certification would consume years. Authorized Rochester Electronics stock with full traceability documents supports defense-procurement requirements. Program managers should engage Rochester for date-code-locked, hermetic-test-certified inventory and confirm that the original Freescale test vectors still apply to current lots.
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Networking Equipment Aftermarket
Aftermarket refurbishers of legacy routers, multiplexers, and channel banks rely on stockists like Rochester Electronics to source retired Freescale silicon such as the SC8541EVTAQF. The communications-processor architecture aligns with TDM, E1/T1, and early Ethernet backplane designs still deployed in some carrier networks. Buyers should confirm RoHS/REACH status and test the part against the original Freescale functional vectors before resale into refurbished networking equipment. Counterfeit risk is high for obsolete MPUs - insist on Rochester's Certificate of Conformance.
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Embedded Train-Control and Rail Signaling
Rail signaling and train-control systems have 20-30 year deployment cycles that often outlast the silicon inside. The SC8541EVTAQF was specified in some Freescale-based signaling controllers because of its deterministic real-time behavior and extended-temperature screening. Maintenance fleets now source this part through authorized stock to avoid signaling-certification re-approval. Rail engineers should verify the part's temperature grade against the original Freescale datasheet and procure with multi-year inventory lock to bridge until modern signaling-platform migration.
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Medical Device Long-Term Service
Class III medical imaging and patient-monitoring equipment originally specified around the Freescale SC8541EVTAQF era may still be in clinical service. FDA 510(k) re-clearance is required for hardware changes, making the original-equivalent silicon the path of least regulatory disruption. Rochester Electronics' authorized stock and traceability documentation support medical QSR (Quality System Regulation) requirements. Service organizations should validate each part against the original Freescale functional test suite and maintain lot-trace records per 21 CFR 820.
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Engineering reference data for SC8541EVTAQF — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | SC8541EVTA | SC8541EVTAQG | P1020NSE2DFB | P2020NSE2MHB | LS1028AXN7PQA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) | NXP Semiconductors - same | NXP Semiconductors - same | NXP Semiconductors - same | NXP Semiconductors - same | NXP Semiconductors - same |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Active | Active | Active |
| Drop-in Pin Compatible | Reference (target) | Yes (same die, packaging code differs) | Yes (same die, lead-free variant) | No (footprint review required) | No (footprint review required) | No (PCB redesign required) |
| Software Compatibility | Original Freescale toolchain | Identical toolchain | Identical toolchain | Recompile recommended (QorIQ SDK) | Recompile required (QorIQ SDK) | Full recompile (ARM toolchain, Layerscape SDK) |
| Authorized Stockist | Rochester Electronics | Rochester Electronics | Rochester Electronics | NXP direct + DigiKey/Mouser | NXP direct + DigiKey/Mouser | NXP direct + DigiKey/Mouser |
Key Differentiators
- Long-term authorized supply through Rochester Electronics (vs Counterfeit / broker market)
- Original-equivalent silicon, no firmware change required (vs Modern NXP QorIQ or Layerscape replacement)
- Same-die alternatives offer packaging/flexibility choices (vs SC8541EVTAQG (lead-free variant))
Design Notes
Because the SC8541EVTAQF is obsolete, counterfeit risk is significant when sourcing outside Rochester Electronics. Always require (1) Certificate of Conformance with date code, (2) traceability to original Freescale wafer lot, and (3) functional test records. Avoid brokers advertising 'new old stock' without lot-trace documentation - these are frequently remarked or reclaimed parts with unknown thermal/humidity history.
For legacy SC8541EVTAQF designs, confirm the original Freescale thermal envelope before qualifying Rochester Electronics replacement inventory. Original telecom-grade parts were often specified at -40C to +85C industrial or -40C to +105C extended grades. Request Rochester's Group A/B/C test data and compare against your system's worst-case junction-temperature calculation. Estimated: if original theta_JA was ~20 C/W and you dissipate 3W in a still-air enclosure, junction rises 60C above ambient - confirm headroom at 85C ambient before deployment.
When designing replacement boards or last-time-buy spares, capture the original Freescale SC8541EVTAQF mechanical drawing (package outline, land pattern, ball map). Original SC85xx-era packages often used non-standard land patterns that differ from modern JEDEC footprints. Archive the original drawing in your PLM system so future rework can verify solder joint geometry, especially for BGA packages where X-ray inspection is the only practical inspection method.
Compliance Information
Original Freescale manufacture predates universal RoHS adoption; date-code-dependent. Confirm with Rochester Electronics on the specific lot before production use. SC8541EVTAQG variant is the lead-free packaging option if RoHS compliance is required.