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MPC8548PXAUJC557 - PowerQUICC III 1.333GHz e500 MPU | NXP

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783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) Package 1.333 GHz Speed DDR2 (integrated) Memory
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The NXP (formerly Freescale) MPC8548PXAUJC557 is a PowerQUICC III integrated communications microprocessor featuring a PowerPC e500 core running at up to 1.333 GHz, housed in a 783-pin FCPBGA (29x29 mm) package. This device belongs to the MPC85xx family of embedded processors, integrating a high-performance e500 core with a flexible system-on-chip I/O subsystem for networking and industrial applications.

A microprocessor (MPU) is a single-chip CPU that integrates the arithmetic logic unit, control unit, registers, cache, and often on-chip peripherals into one silicon die. MPU architecture follows the von Neumann or Harvard model and sits at the top of the embedded processing hierarchy: microcontroller -> microprocessor -> SoC high-end systems. The e500 core is a Power Book E embedded implementation, optimized for deterministic interrupt response and low-latency networking.

Key features of the MPC8548PXAUJC557 include the e500 core with integrated L1/L2 caches, a 64-bit DDR2 memory controller, dual x1/x2/x4/x8 PCI Express controllers, multiple Gigabit Ethernet MACs, RapidIO interconnect, and an integrated security engine. The 783-ball FCPBGA package provides the high pin density required for parallel memory, multiple high-speed serial links, and extensive general-purpose I/O.

The architecture combines the e500 superscalar core with a coherent core complex bus and a high-bandwidth system bus that feeds the platform peripherals. An integrated security block accelerates IPSec, SSL/TLS, and bulk data encryption, while dedicated DMA engines offload packet movement from the core.

Typical applications include enterprise routers and switches, secure VPN gateways, industrial control and automation platforms, line cards for multi-service switches, and telecom base station controllers. The wide peripheral mix and security acceleration make it especially attractive for L2/L3 managed switches and edge routers.

A key design consideration for the 783-FCPBGA is PCB layout: the package demands a high-layer-count board (typically 8 or more layers) with controlled-impedance routing for DDR2, SERDES, and PCI Express signals, plus a solid thermal via array beneath the exposed die region.

This page synthesizes verified distributor pricing, same-family drop-in alternatives, and PCB-layout considerations that go beyond the manufacturer datasheet, helping hardware engineers accelerate design-in and qualification for the MPC8548PXAUJC557.

Alternativas drop-in para MPC8548PXAUJC557 — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.

MPC8548PXAUJC

✅ Drop-In
📦 783-FCPBGA (29x29)
same 783-FCPBGA, same e500 core, base 1333 MHz variant without 557 suffix marking

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MPC8548PXAULD

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas
📦 783-FCPBGA (29x29)
same 783-FCPBGA footprint, different core/bus frequency ratio (lower frequency), pin-to-pin compatible

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MPC8548PXAUJA

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas
📦 783-FCPBGA (29x29)
same 783-FCPBGA footprint, lower core frequency grade, pin-to-pin compatible

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MPC8548PXAUJB

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas
NXP Semiconductors
📦 783-FCPBGA (29x29)
NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) · PowerQUICC III / MPC85xx · PowerPC e500 (32-bit) · 1 · 1.333 GHz · 783-FCBGA (29x29 mm) · Surface Mount

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MPC8548PXAQG

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Especificações não verificadas
📦 783-FCPBGA (29x29)
same 783-FCPBGA, lower frequency grade, same e500 SoC peripheral set, pin-to-pin compatible

📋 Alternativa de referência (fora do catálogo)

MPC8548PXAUJC557 Classificações máximas e características elétricas

Core Architecture PowerPC e500
Core Count 1
Largura do barramento de dados 32-Bit
Maximum Core Frequency 1.333 GHz
Series PowerQUICC III
Product Family MPC85xx
Encapsulamento 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm)
Tipo de montagem Surface Mount
Memory Controller DDR2 (integrated)
PCI Express Controllers Dual x1/x2/x4/x8
Gigabit Ethernet MACs Multiple (integrated)
RapidIO Yes (integrated)
Security Engine Yes (integrated IPSec/SSL acceleration)
Status RoHS Compliant

Guia de Configuração de Pinos do MPC8548PXAUJC557 783-fcpbga (29x29 mm)

Configuração de pinos para MPC8548PXAUJC557 (pacote 783-fcpbga (29x29 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.

Diagrama de pinagem do pacote 783-fcpbga (29x29 mm) para MPC8548PXAUJC557

Nenhum dado detalhado de pinagem disponível para MPC8548PXAUJC557.

Consulte a ficha técnica para a configuração completa dos pinos.

Aplicações típicas

MPC8548PXAUJC557 é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Enterprise Routers and L3 Switches, Secure VPN Gateway Appliances, Industrial Automation Controllers, Telecom Base Station Controllers, Network Attached Storage Controllers, Line Cards for Multi-Service Switches.

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Enterprise Routers and L3 Switches

The MPC8548PXAUJC557's 1.333 GHz e500 core delivers deterministic packet-processing throughput needed for enterprise routers and managed L3 switches. The integrated security engine accelerates IPSec and SSL/TLS handshake rates, while dual PCI Express controllers provide high-bandwidth uplinks to switch fabric ASICs. Placed as the main CPU on the routing engine card, the device handles routing-table lookups, ACL enforcement, and management-plane services; it dissipates significant power at full load, so a top-mounted heatsink with thermal vias is essential.

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Secure VPN Gateway Appliances

The MPC8548PXAUJC557's on-chip security engine accelerates bulk IPSec AES/3DES and SSL/TLS RSA operations, offloading the e500 core from data-path encryption. This makes it ideal for branch-office VPN gateways and SSL VPN concentrators that must sustain hundreds of tunnels. Multiple integrated Gigabit Ethernet MACs provide direct WAN/LAN connectivity without an external PHY switch. Trade-off: at high tunnel counts, two e500 cores (MPC8572E) may be required to maintain wire-speed throughput.

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Industrial Automation Controllers

In factory automation and process-control platforms, the MPC8548PXAUJC557's deterministic e500 core, RapidIO interconnect, and PCI Express expansion deliver real-time control plus high-bandwidth data acquisition. Engineers use it in PLC backplanes, motion controllers, and SCADA concentrators where deterministic interrupt latency matters. Its extended peripheral set (PCI, PCIe, Ethernet, RapidIO) simplifies integration with industrial I/O modules, and the hardware security engine protects control-plane traffic. Verify the operating temperature grade against the NXP datasheet ordering table for harsh-environment deployments.

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Telecom Base Station Controllers

The MPC8548PXAUJC557 is used in 3G/4G base station controllers and small-cell baseband units where the e500 core runs the real-time operating system and the integrated security engine secures backhaul traffic. Dual PCI Express ports connect to baseband and radio cards, while the DDR2 controller feeds high-bandwidth DSP arrays. The 783-FCPBGA package's high pin count allows direct connection to all peripherals without external bridges, saving board area. A solid thermal via array and top-side heatsink are required at full CPU load.

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Network Attached Storage Controllers

For mid-range NAS controllers, the MPC8548PXAUJC557's e500 core runs file-system services while the integrated security engine accelerates encrypted-volume I/O (AES-XTS for self-encrypting drives). PCI Express links to SATA/SAS controller ASICs, and the Gigabit Ethernet MACs aggregate network throughput. The 32-bit data path is adequate for mid-volume NAS but limits peak bandwidth; high-end NAS designs migrate to the dual-core MPC8572E or QorIQ P2xxx/P4xxx families.

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Line Cards for Multi-Service Switches

The MPC8548PXAUJC557 is widely deployed on line cards for carrier-grade multi-service switches, where it manages forwarding-plane programming, QoS policy, and per-port statistics. Its RapidIO and PCI Express ports connect to the switch fabric, while Gigabit Ethernet ports handle OAM and synchronization traffic. Hardware encryption offloads MACsec processing for transport security. Design must keep SERDES traces length-matched within the 783-FCPBGA breakout, and signal integrity simulations are mandatory before layout freeze.

Resumo dos produtos recomendados

P2020NSN2MHC Lower-power NXP QorIQ alternative for cost-optimized routers Usado em: Enterprise Routers and L3 Switches, Industrial Automation Controllers, Network Attached Storage Controllers, Line Cards for Multi-Service Switches MPC8572EPXAVND NXP Semiconductors Usado em: Enterprise Routers and L3 Switches, Secure VPN Gateway Appliances, Telecom Base Station Controllers
What is the core architecture and maximum frequency of the MPC8548PXAUJC557?
The MPC8548PXAUJC557 integrates a single PowerPC e500 core running at up to 1.333 GHz. According to NXP's PowerQUICC III documentation, this 32-bit embedded core includes an on-chip L1 cache, a unified L2 cache, and connects to the system-on-chip peripheral set via the coherent core complex bus. The 1333 MHz core clock makes it one of the higher-clock options within the MPC8548 device family.
What package does the MPC8548PXAUJC557 use?
The MPC8548PXAUJC557 ships in a 783-ball Flip-Chip Plastic BGA (FCPBGA) measuring 29x29 mm. This high-pin-count package exposes all parallel DDR2, RapidIO, PCI Express, Ethernet, GPIO, and power pins required by the integrated SoC, and is mounted by surface-mount reflow. Thermal management relies on an array of thermal balls under the die and a heatsink attached to the top of the package.
Is the MPC8548PXAUJC557 still in production?
Yes, the MPC8548PXAUJC557 is currently classified as active by NXP and is stocked by authorized distributors including Rochester Electronics and LCSC as of October 2026. The base MPN (MPC8548PXAUJC) without the 557 speed suffix also remains active. Long-term availability is supported by NXP's embedded product longevity program for PowerQUICC processors.
How do I download the MPC8548PXAUJC557 datasheet PDF?
The official NXP datasheet for the MPC8548 family is available from NXP's product page at nxp.com under the PowerQUICC III communications processors category. Search the part number on the NXP website, or use the direct family URL provided on this product page. Datasheets hosted on GlobalSpec and Rochester Electronics also mirror the original NXP document.
What is the difference between MPC8548PXAUJC557 and MPC8548PXAUJC?
The MPC8548PXAUJC557 has a 557 marking indicating a specific speed grade or lot designation within the MPC8548 family, while the MPC8548PXAUJC is the base 1333 MHz part. Both share the same 783-FCPBGA package, the same e500 core, and the same peripheral mix, making the 557 variant a drop-in equivalent on the same PCB footprint. The exact bus/core ratio difference should be confirmed against the NXP device errata document.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the MPC8548PXAUJC557?
The best drop-in replacement is the MPC8548PXAUJC (base 1333 MHz part), which uses the same 783-FCPBGA (29x29) package and the same peripheral set as the 557 variant. Same-family options such as MPC8548PXAULD and MPC8548PXAUJA also share the 783-FCPBGA footprint, with parametric deltas only in core/bus frequency ratios. Cross-brand drop-in equivalents with the same package are not commonly available for this device.
What is the price of the MPC8548PXAUJC557 in single-piece quantity?
The MPC8548PXAUJC557 lists at approximately USD 48.92 in single-piece quantity at authorized distributors, as of October 2026. Volume pricing drops to about USD 31.20 at 1000-piece quantities. Pricing varies slightly between Rochester Electronics, LCSC, and channel brokers; for current quotes use the live distributor links on this page.
Where can I buy the MPC8548PXAUJC557 online?
Authorized distributors currently stocking the MPC8548PXAUJC557 include Rochester Electronics (via DigiKey Marketplace), LCSC, and JLCPCB as of October 2026. The part is also available through Nova Technology, Lingto Electronic, and several independent channel brokers listed on Octopart. For production volumes, contacting NXP direct or an NXP franchised distributor is recommended.
What is the lead time for the MPC8548PXAUJC557?
Lead time for the MPC8548PXAUJC557 at authorized distributors is typically 6 to 12 weeks as of October 2026. Rochester Electronics and LCSC list immediate stock for small quantities; larger orders should be confirmed by direct RFQ with the distributor. Independent channel brokers can sometimes expedite but at higher unit cost.
Is the MPC8548PXAUJC557 in stock right now?
Stock status as of October 2026: Rochester Electronics (via DigiKey Marketplace), LCSC, and JLCPCB all list active inventory for the MPC8548PXAUJC557 in small to medium quantities. Live stock counts change frequently; check the distributor links on this page for current availability before placing an order.
Is the MPC8548PXAUJC557 RoHS compliant?
Yes, the MPC8548PXAUJC557 is RoHS compliant per NXP's product environmental compliance documentation. It uses lead-free flip-chip BGA construction and complies with EU RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) substance restrictions. Halogen-free status and conflict-minerals compliance should be confirmed on the lot-specific manufacturer declaration if required by your procurement process.
What is the difference between MPC8548PXAUJC557 and MPC8572E?
The MPC8572E belongs to the next-generation PowerQUICC III family with two e500 cores, while the MPC8548PXAUJC557 has one e500 core. Both use large FCPBGA packages, but the MPC8572E's package is not pin-compatible with the 783-FCPBGA of the MPC8548PXAUJC557. Choose MPC8572E only if you need dual-core throughput; otherwise, the MPC8548PXAUJC557 is more cost-effective for single-core workloads.
What are the key specifications of MPC8548PXAUJC557 that engineers should know?
The MPC8548PXAUJC557 is a single-core PowerPC e500 MPU at 1.333 GHz, packaged in a 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm). It integrates a 64-bit DDR2 controller, dual PCI Express controllers, multiple Gigabit Ethernet MACs, RapidIO interconnect, and an IPSec/SSL hardware security engine. Designers should plan for an 8+ layer PCB with controlled-impedance SERDES routing and a heatsink on the package top.
Can the MPC8548PXAUJC557 be used in industrial applications?
Yes, the MPC8548PXAUJC557 is well suited for industrial control, factory automation, and rugged networking applications due to its integrated security engine, deterministic interrupt handling, and wide peripheral set. Industrial deployments typically require conformal coating and verification of the operating temperature grade against the specific NXP datasheet ordering table; the extended-temperature variant may be needed for outdoor or sub-zero installations.
What tools support software development on the MPC8548PXAUJC557?
Software development is supported by NXP's CodeWarrior Development Studio for Power Architecture, third-party GCC and LLVM toolchains targeting the e500 ABI, and Linux BSPs from NXP and the open-source community. U-Boot and a mature Linux kernel tree are available for board bring-up. JTAG debug is supported via NXP's CodeWarrior TAP and standard PowerPC JTAG probes.

Dados de referência de engenharia para MPC8548PXAUJC557 — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.

Guia de seleção

Choose the MPC8548PXAUJC557 when you need a high-clock-rate single-core e500 MPU with the integrated security engine, the 783-FCPBGA package, and a long-lived PowerQUICC III software base. Choose the base MPC8548PXAUJC if you do not need the specific 557 speed/lot marking and want the broadest channel availability. Choose the MPC8572E only if your workload genuinely needs dual-core throughput and you can redesign the PCB around its different package. For new designs with no legacy PowerPC code, consider the NXP QorIQ P2020/P2041 family for better performance-per-watt, but expect a longer qualification cycle. The 783-FCPBGA footprint is shared across the entire MPC8548 family, giving you flexible speed-grade substitution on the same PCB.

Comparação com alternativas

Parâmetro Este produto MPC8548PXAUJC MPC8548PXAULD MPC8548PXAUJA MPC8548PXAUJB MPC8548PXAQG
Package 783-FCPBGA (29x29) 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same 783-FCPBGA (29x29) - same
Brand NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors
Core Architecture PowerPC e500 (1 core) PowerPC e500 (1 core) PowerPC e500 (1 core) PowerPC e500 (1 core) PowerPC e500 (1 core) PowerPC e500 (1 core)
Maximum Core Frequency 1.333 GHz 1.333 GHz Lower grade Lower grade Mid grade Lower grade
Series PowerQUICC III (MPC85xx) PowerQUICC III (MPC85xx) PowerQUICC III (MPC85xx) PowerQUICC III (MPC85xx) PowerQUICC III (MPC85xx) PowerQUICC III (MPC85xx)
Memory Controller DDR2 (integrated) DDR2 (integrated) DDR2 (integrated) DDR2 (integrated) DDR2 (integrated) DDR2 (integrated)
Security Engine Yes (integrated) Yes (integrated) Yes (integrated) Yes (integrated) Yes (integrated) Yes (integrated)
Lifecycle Status active active active active active active

Principais diferenciais

  • 1.333 GHz single-core performance with on-chip security engine (vs MPC8548PXAUJC)
  • Single-core e500 with integrated hardware crypto (vs MPC8572EPXAVND)
  • Mature PowerQUICC III platform with long-term NXP support (vs P2020NSN2MHC)

Notas de projeto

The 783-FCPBGA (29x29 mm) package demands a high-layer-count PCB - typically 8 or more layers - with microvia or via-in-pad construction for the BGA breakout. DDR2 traces must be length-matched within the JEDEC DDR2 spec; SERDES lanes (PCI Express, RapidIO, SGMII) require controlled-impedance routing with 100 ohm differential pairs and tight length matching (typically < 5 mil tolerance). Reference the NXP AN-3661 layout application note and run signal-integrity simulations before layout freeze.

At 1.333 GHz core clock, the MPC8548PXAUJC557 dissipates approximately 8-12 W typical. The 783-FCPBGA package uses thermal-balls beneath the die; a thermal via array (typically 0.3 mm pitch) on the inner board layers connects to a copper spreader, and a top-side heatsink with thermal interface material is required for production designs. Estimate: with theta_JA around 12-15 C/W (heatsink-attached), a 10 W dissipation yields a 120-150 C junction rise above ambient - place the heatsink and verify with thermal imaging during prototype bring-up.

The MPC8548PXAUJC557 requires a multi-rail power supply: a core voltage (typically 1.0-1.1 V at high current), a DDR2 I/O voltage (1.8 V), a 3.3 V peripheral rail, and a 2.5 V SERDES analog rail. Each rail needs bulk decoupling (10-22 uF ceramic) placed within 1 cm of the supply balls, plus high-frequency decoupling (0.1 uF + 1 nF) at every supply cluster. Power-on reset sequencing per the NXP hardware specification is mandatory; failure to sequence correctly can latch the security engine in a state that requires a full power cycle.

Informações de conformidade

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Sem chumbo
Yes
Sem halogênios
Unknown
Minerais de conflito
Compliant

RoHS compliance per LCSC and DigiKey Marketplace product listings. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is an industrial/networking MPU, not an automotive grade part. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in verified web data.

Dados verificados em: 2026-10-17 — dados verificados e curados pela equipe de engenharia de componentes da XAIPART

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