MPC8536AVTATHA - PowerQUICC III 1.25GHz SoC MPU | NXP
N.º da peça: MPC8536AVTATHA ✓ Ativo| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $185.5 | $185,50 |
| 10 | $172.4 | $1.724,00 |
| 100 | $159.95 | $15.995,00 |
| 500 | $148 | $74.000,00 |
| 1.000 | $138.5 | $138.500,00 |
MPC8536AVTATHA Visão geral
A PowerQUICC III microprocessor is a Power Architecture SoC that integrates a PowerPC e500 core with system controllers, communication peripherals, and security engines, occupying a tier above standalone MPU cores in the broader embedded processor hierarchy (PowerPC e500 MPU -> PowerQUICC III SoC -> embedded processor -> communications SoC). The MPC8536 specifically belongs to NXP's mid-range PowerQUICC III line, balancing raw GHz-class compute with rich connectivity for routers, switches, networked printers, industrial controls, and secure network appliances.
Key differentiating features include a 32-bit Power Architecture e500 core with dual-issue superscalar execution, hardware-accelerated encryption (SEC 3.0 engine, on the 'E' variant - this 'non-E' part has the engine disabled/bypassed), and integrated gigabit Ethernet MACs with QoS support. The MPC8536AVTATHA variant supports operating temperatures of 0 to 90 °C (commercial grade), distinguishing it from -40 to 125 °C industrial-grade siblings. On-chip flexibility includes up to four GbE ports, dual SATA controllers, USB 2.0, and PCIe x4 / PCI 2.3 interfaces, simplifying BOM count for storage and networking subsystems.
The architecture pairs the e500 core with a 256-bit internal data path to L2 cache and dedicated fabric paths to per-controller logic, allowing simultaneous wire-rate Ethernet and storage I/O without CPU stall. NXP's PowerQUICC III platform shares the same 783-ball FC-PBGA footprint across speed bins (e.g. MPC8536BVJATHA at 800 MHz, MPC8536AVTANGA at 1.0 GHz), enabling one PCB design to support multiple SKUs.
Typical applications include SMB/SME routers, managed industrial Ethernet switches, networked storage controllers, secure edge gateways, and protocol-conversion appliances. The wide I/O compatibility reduces level-shifters in mixed-voltage designs, ideal where DDR2/DDR3 memories coexist with 3.3 V legacy peripherals.
When designing in, ensure proper FC-PBGA PCB layout with matched-impedance SERDES traces and thermal vias to the 783-ball land pad for sustained 1.25 GHz operation. Use NXP-supplied DDR2/3 reference schematics to validate write-leveling and gate-training timing across temperature.
This page synthesizes current distributor pricing, same-package drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes for the MPC8536AVTATHA that go beyond the datasheet.
Alternativas drop-in para MPC8536AVTATHA — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
Variantes desta série
Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com MPC8536AVTATHA (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Core Architecture, Operating Temperature, Ethernet, Memory Controller, Series.
Ferramenta de comparação rápida — selecione peças alternativas para comparação lado a lado:
MPC8536AVTANGA
✅ Drop-In📋 Alternativa de referência (fora do catálogo)
MPC8536AVJATHA
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$61 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →MPC8536BVJATHA
✅ Drop-In📋 Alternativa de referência (fora do catálogo)
MPC8536BVTATHA
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MPC8536BVTAKGA
✅ Drop-In✓ Em estoque
$125 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →MPC8536AVTATHA Classificações máximas e características elétricas
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500 (Power Architecture 32-bit) |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 1.25 GHz |
| Core Voltage | 1.5 V |
| I/O Voltages | 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Encapsulamento | 783-ball FC-PBGA (29 mm x 29 mm) |
| Memory Controller | DDR2 / DDR3 (with ECC) |
| PCI / PCIe | PCI 2.3 + PCIe x4 |
| Ethernet | Up to 4x Gigabit Ethernet (SGMII / RGMII) |
| Storage | 2x SATA, SDHC |
| USB | USB 2.0 |
| Temperatura de operação | 0 °C to +90 °C |
| Series | PowerQUICC III (MPC8536 'Non-E') |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
Guia de Configuração de Pinos do MPC8536AVTATHA 783-ball fc-pbga (29 mm x 29 mm)
Configuração de pinos para MPC8536AVTATHA (pacote 783-ball fc-pbga (29 mm x 29 mm)). Este CI digital inclui GPIO, interfaces de comunicação (UART, SPI, I2C) e pinos de alimentação. Consulte o datasheet do fabricante para funções alternativas dos pinos e opções de configuração. Essencial para projeto de sistemas embarcados e layout de PCB.
Nenhum dado detalhado de pinagem disponível para MPC8536AVTATHA.
Consulte a ficha técnica para a configuração completa dos pinos.
Aplicações típicas
MPC8536AVTATHA é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: SMB/SME Branch Router and Firewall Appliance, Industrial Managed Ethernet Switch Control Plane, Networked Storage Controller (NAS / iSCSI Initiator), Secure Edge Gateway / Industrial IoT Gateway, Wireless Router / Access-Point Aggregator, Intelligent Medical Imaging Data Aggregator.
SMB/SME Branch Router and Firewall Appliance
The MPC8536AVTATHA is well matched to entry-level branch routers and firewall appliances that must sustain 1 Gbps-class throughput across multiple WAN/LAN ports. Its 1.25 GHz e500 core provides headroom for software-defined routing, OpenFlow datapath, and lightweight IPSec tunnels, while the four integrated GbE MACs deliver up to 4 gigabit ports out of the box, eliminating external MAC bridges. With PCI/PCIe x4 available for crypto accelerators or storage controllers, this SoC lets designers reduce both silicon BOM and PCB layers versus discrete CPU-plus-switch designs.
Recomendado
Industrial Managed Ethernet Switch Control Plane
In a managed industrial Ethernet switch, the MPC8536AVTATHA acts as the management CPU and L3 control-plane handler, freeing a wire-rate switch ASIC to do fast-path forwarding. The e500 core is fast enough to run SNMP, STP/RSTP, IGMP snooping, and web interfaces concurrently, while the integrated SATA enables an onboard log/event-storage disk for industrial auditing. The 0 to 90 °C operating window suits indoor cabinets and outdoor NEMA enclosures when paired with an industrial-grade sibling SKU.
Recomendado
Networked Storage Controller (NAS / iSCSI Initiator)
The MPC8536AVTATHA's dual SATA controllers and PCIe x4 make it a natural fit for entry-level NAS controllers and iSCSI initators where the CPU runs software RAID (e.g., mdadm, ZFS-on-Linux) and serves SMB/CIFS or iSCSI targets. The integrated DDR2/3 controller with ECC handles read-modify-write loads while keeping memory soft-error rates low in continuous-operation datacenters. With GbE plus PCI/PCIe for additional NIC ports, designers can build 2-to-4 bay NAS chassis without a dedicated NIC chip.
Recomendado
Secure Edge Gateway / Industrial IoT Gateway
In secure edge gateways for OT (operational technology) networks, the MPC8536AVTATHA serves dual roles: protocol translation (Modbus/TCP, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP) and outbound TLS-secured cloud uplinks. Although this non-E variant lacks the SEC 3.0 hardware acceleration, software AES via OpenSSL on the 1.25 GHz core still sustains typical MQTT-SN or HTTPS telemetry streams in the low-Mbps range; for higher cryptographic load, the N-variant is the recommended upgrade. The broad peripheral set lets designers place multiple industrial buses, USB radios, and GbE uplinks on one SoC.
Recomendado
Wireless Router / Access-Point Aggregator
MPC8536AVTATHA's USB 2.0 + PCIe combination enables pairing with 802.11ax Wi-Fi cards or 5G/LTE modems in a small-form-factor router platform. The DDR3 controller feeds high-bandwidth traffic cleanly to the Wi-Fi / cellular host queues, while the GbE MACs handle the wired back-haul. With the e500 core's modest thermal envelope, router designs can remain fan-less at 1.25 GHz - keeping acoustic noise low in office and home deployments.
Recomendado
Intelligent Medical Imaging Data Aggregator
For low-bandwidth medical imaging gateways (DICOM-bridge, PACS-edge aggregator, ultrasound connectivity hub), the MPC8536AVTATHA offers a low-cost route to GbE-attached storage and serial peripheral integration. The e500 runs a deterministic RTOS or Linux with medical-grade frame buffers, while USB 2.0 accommodates tethered acquisition probes. Designers should validate IEC 60601 EMI margins with the chosen FCC/CE-compatible chassis; the part itself operates 0 to 90 °C, but the enclosure solution determines overall medical-grade compliance.
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Dados de referência de engenharia para MPC8536AVTATHA — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | MPC8536AVTANGA | MPC8536AVJATHA | MPC8536BVJATHA | MPC8536BVTATHA | MPC8536BVTAKGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 783-ball FC-PBGA | 783-ball FC-PBGA (same) | 783-ball FC-PBGA (same) | 783-ball FC-PBGA (same) | 783-ball FC-PBGA (same) | 783-ball FC-PBGA (same) |
| Memory Controller | DDR2/DDR3 | DDR2/DDR3 | DDR2/DDR3 | DDR2/DDR3 | DDR2/DDR3 | DDR2/DDR3 |
| Gigabit Ethernet Ports | Up to 4 | Up to 4 | Up to 4 | Up to 4 | Up to 4 | Up to 4 |
| SATA Controllers | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +90 °C | 0 °C to +90 °C (commercial) | 0 °C to +90 °C (commercial) | 0 °C to +90 °C (commercial) | 0 °C to +90 °C (commercial) | -40 °C to +85 °C (extended industrial) |
Principais diferenciais
- 1.25 GHz top speed bin in a 783-ball FCBGA shared across the family (vs MPC8536AVJATHA)
- Drop-in compatible footprint, enabling design-time frequency scaling (vs MPC8536BVJATHA)
- Same-die hardware-crypto variant available pin-compatible (vs MPC8536AVTANGA)
Notas de projeto
At 1.25 GHz core speed the MPC8536AVTATHA FC-PBGA exhibits noticeable self-heating under load; thermal vias under the 783-ball land pad and a 4-layer PCB with 2 oz copper inner-planes are strongly recommended. Estimate per NXP datasheet: a properly-designed FR4 board with thermal vias brings θJA below 10 °C/W, giving a steady-state junction rise of roughly 12.5 °C at full CPU load in a still-air enclosure - well within the 0 to 90 °C operating range.
Use impedance-controlled PCB stack-up for SERDES lanes (PCIe, SGMII, SATA) and the DDR2/3 address/data signals per NXP's PowerQUICC III design guidelines. Each DDR byte lane needs 100 Ω differential routing; SERDES needs 85 Ω differential. Place an isolated ground ring around the BGA and stitch with a 50-mil ground via fence at the board edge to mitigate EMI in the 2.5 GHz SERDES fundamentals.
The 783-ball FCBGA must be on the top surface only; avoid placing via-in-pad pads because the package is intended for direct land connections and BGA solder-joint reliability. Select 'AVTATHA' (this part) versus 'AVTANGA' based on whether the SEC 3.0 engine is required - mixing them in production lines is the most common source of debugging time when cryptodev kernel modules fail to initialise on a board that is supposed to use software fallback.
DDR3 write-leveling and gate-training margins are sensitive to round-trip delay on the bidirectional address/command bus; ensure matched trace lengths within ±25 mil for byte lanes. Use NXP's validated U-Boot tuning scripts to measure window margins during boot and log them for production quality control - field returns are most often traced to marginal DDR3 timing on a board that boots fine at room temperature but fails in cold racks.
Informações de conformidade
RoHS and lead-free per NXP product environmental compliance documentation. AEC-Q100 not applicable (not an automotive-grade part). Industrial-temperature SKUs available in the same package for non-automotive harsh environments.
