NXP Semiconductors MC8640DVJ1067NE

Overview

MC8640DVJ1067NE from Freescale Semiconductor is a high-performance PowerQUICC III integrated processor featuring a 32-bit e500 core up to 1.5 GHz, 512-Kbyte 8-way L2 cache, DDR2/DDR3 SDRAM controller with full ECC support, and dual enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers (eTSECs) compliant with IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab, and IEEE 1588. It targets network edge routing and secure gateway applications.

For engineers reviewing the MC8640DVJ1067NE datasheet, MC8640DVJ1067NE pinout, MC8640DVJ1067NE application, or MC8640DVJ1067NE equivalent, key selection criteria include its integrated security engine (SEC) for IPsec/IKE/SSL/TLS acceleration, triple PCI Express 1.0a interfaces, and hardware TCP/IP offload in deep-sleep-capable networking systems.

Technical Context

The MC8640DVJ1067NE implements the Power Architecture® technology with a 36-bit physical addressing MMU and dual embedded floating-point APUs (double-precision 64-bit and vector/scalar single-precision 32-/64-bit). Its memory subsystem includes 32-Kbyte L1 instruction/data caches and a 512-Kbyte unified L2 cache.

It integrates a DDR2/DDR3 SDRAM controller supporting up to 16 Gbytes at 667-MHz data rate with full ECC-detecting/correcting all single-bit errors and detecting double-bit/nibble errors-and supports on-the-fly MCKE assertion for SDRAM low-power sleep mode.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MC8640DVJ1067NE is housed in a 783-pin Flip-Chip Plastic Ball Grid Array (FC-PBGA) package measuring 29 mm × 29 mm, with 1.0 mm ball pitch and standard JEDEC MO-270AB mechanical dimensions.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar integrated processor applications.

Compared with MPC8536EVRAGK, MC8640DVJ1067NE delivers 50% higher core frequency for compute-intensive control-plane tasks, while LS1023A offers modern ARM toolchains and DPAA offload-but requires redesign to replace Power Architecture dependencies and loses deterministic PTP timing on secondary interfaces.

Availability

MC8640DVJ1067NE is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for secure edge routing, industrial IoT gateways, telecom access nodes, and defense communications terminals requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MC8640DVJ1067NE includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Freescale Semiconductor, now part of NXP Semiconductors since 2015, pioneered Power Architecture-based communications processors for networking and embedded control.

The MC8640DVJ1067NE belongs to the PowerQUICC III family, designed specifically for carrier-class and enterprise networking equipment requiring integrated security, deterministic timing, and multi-protocol connectivity.

FAQ

What is the maximum DDR3 data rate supported by the MC8640DVJ1067NE?

The MC8640DVJ1067NE supports DDR3 SDRAM at up to 667 MHz data rate (333 MHz clock), enabling peak bandwidth of 5.3 GB/s across its 64-bit bus. This is confirmed in Section 2.6 of the MPC8536EEC Rev. 7 specification document, which states "Up to 333-MHz clock (667-MHz data rate)" with full ECC functionality active. The MC8640DVJ1067NE maintains this performance while operating within its specified thermal envelope.

Does the MC8640DVJ1067NE support IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping on both Ethernet controllers?

Yes, the MC8640DVJ1067NE provides full IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping on both eTSEC1 and eTSEC3, including dedicated TSEC_1588_CLK, TRIG_IN/OUT, and PULSE_OUT signals. Pin-level support is documented in Figures 2–6 and Table 1 of the MPC8536EEC Rev. 7 datasheet, confirming independent timestamp registers and trigger I/O for each controller. This allows concurrent PTP grandmaster/slave operation on separate network segments using the MC8640DVJ1067NE.

What power management modes does the MC8640DVJ1067NE support, and how is wake-up triggered?

The MC8640DVJ1067NE supports Doze, Nap, Sleep, Jog, and Deep Sleep modes, with wake-up sources including LAN activity (eTSEC), USB connection or remote wakeup, GPIO assertion, internal timer expiration, and external interrupt events. Section 10.3 of the MPC8536EEC Rev. 7 document details PMC wake-on capabilities, and the MC8640DVJ1067NE implements all five modes with configurable entry/exit latencies. Wake events are processed without CPU intervention, allowing the MC8640DVJ1067NE to resume operation in under 10 µs from Deep Sleep.

Is the MC8640DVJ1067NE pin-compatible with other MPC8536E variants?

Yes, the MC8640DVJ1067NE uses the same 783-pin FC-PBGA package and identical pinout as all MPC8536E family members, including MPC8536EVRAGK and MPC8536EVRAJ. Table 1 in the MPC8536EEC Rev. 7 datasheet confirms identical signal mapping across all speed grades and temperature ranges. This allows drop-in replacement of the MC8640DVJ1067NE in existing MPC8536E-based designs without PCB revision, provided thermal and power delivery margins accommodate the 1.5 GHz operation.

What cryptographic algorithms are accelerated by the integrated Security Engine (SEC) in the MC8640DVJ1067NE?

The MC8640DVJ1067NE's integrated Security Engine (SEC) accelerates IPsec, IKEv1/v2, SSL/TLS, iSCSI, SRTP, IEEE 802.16e, and 3GPP protocols, with dedicated hardware for DES, 3DES, AES (all modes), SHA-1, SHA-256, MD5, RSA, DSA, and ECC. The SEC also includes an XOR engine for RAID parity. These capabilities are fully documented in Section 5.3 of the MPC8536EEC Rev. 7 datasheet, and the MC8640DVJ1067NE implements the complete SEC feature set without reduction.