NXP Semiconductors MC8641DTVJ1333JE

Overview

MC8641DTVJ1333JE from Freescale Semiconductor is a single-core Power Architecture® e600-based integrated host processor targeting networking, storage, and wireless infrastructure applications. It operates at 1333 MHz core frequency with 1.05 V core supply, integrates 32-Kbyte L1 instruction and data caches plus 1-Mbyte unified L2 cache with ECC, and supports dual 64-bit DDR/DDR2 SDRAM controllers (up to 600 MHz DDR2) and four enhanced three-speed Ethernet (eTSEC) controllers.

For engineers reviewing the MC8641DTVJ1333JE datasheet, MC8641DTVJ1333JE pinout, MC8641DTVJ1333JE application, or MC8641DTVJ1333JE equivalent, key selection considerations include its 1333 MHz e600 core performance, dual DDR2-600 memory interface, PCI Express 1.0a x1/x2/x4/x8 support, Serial RapidIO 2.5 Gbaud capability, and 1023-pin FC-CBGA package with strict power sequencing requirements.

Technical Context

The MC8641DTVJ1333JE implements a superscalar 32-bit PowerPC ISA e600 core with eleven execution units, separate instruction/data MMUs, and hardware multiprocessing support. Its memory subsystem includes two independent 64-bit DDR/DDR2 controllers supporting up to 16 GB per channel and cache-line interleaving.

Connectivity is provided via four IEEE 802.3-compliant eTSECs (10/100/1000 Mbps), PCI Express 1.0a (2.5 Gbaud per lane), Serial RapidIO 1.2 (1.25–3.125 Gbaud), and dual I2C controllers - all managed by a unified MPX coherency module and OpenPIC-compliant programmable interrupt controller.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MC8641DTVJ1333JE is housed in a 1023-pin Hi-CTE flip-chip ceramic ball grid array (FC-CBGA) package with 35 × 35 mm body size, 1.0 mm ball pitch, and thermal lid. Pinout follows Freescale's standardized MPC8641D signal mapping; full terminal assignment is defined in Section 17 ("Signal Listings") of the hardware specifications document.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MPC8641DVTJ1333JE, MC8641DTVJ1333JE reduces thermal load and simplifies power delivery while retaining identical peripheral sets; versus P2020NSN2HFB, it offers proven software maturity for telecom control planes but lacks hardware crypto acceleration and DDR3 support.

Availability

MC8641DTVJ1333JE is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for wireless infrastructure, enterprise switching, and network-attached storage applications requiring stable component supply, long-lifecycle support, and qualified industrial temperature grade operation.

Supply support for MC8641DTVJ1333JE 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) is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in embedded processors, analog, and connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and networking markets.

The MPC8641 family was designed as a high-performance integrated host processor for carrier-grade networking equipment, emphasizing DDR2 memory bandwidth, multi-gigabit Ethernet offload, and Power Architecture compatibility with legacy PowerQUICC platforms.

FAQ

What is the core frequency and voltage specification for MC8641DTVJ1333JE?

The MC8641DTVJ1333JE operates at a guaranteed 1333 MHz core frequency with a nominal VDD_Core0 supply of 1.05 V ± 50 mV. This voltage must be stabilized before platform supplies reach 90% of their target, and core voltage tracking between VDD_Core0 and AVDD_Core0 is required within 100 mV during runtime. The device is rated for junction temperatures from 0°C to 105°C under this condition.

Does MC8641DTVJ1333JE support DDR2-600 memory?

Yes, MC8641DTVJ1333JE supports DDR2 SDRAM up to 600 MHz data rate (300 MHz clock) via its dual 64-bit memory controllers. Each controller supports 72-bit width with ECC, up to 16 GB capacity, and cache-line interleaving. Operation requires D1_GVDD/D2_GVDD at 1.8 V ± 90 mV and corresponding MVREF at Dn_GVDD/2 ± 1%.

How many Ethernet controllers does MC8641DTVJ1333JE integrate?

MC8641DTVJ1333JE integrates four enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers (eTSECs), each supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps operation and compliant with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, and 802.3z standards. They support MII, RMII, GMII, RGMII, TBI, and RTBI physical interfaces and include hardware TCP/IP offload features including header parsing and VLAN handling.

What package type and pin count does MC8641DTVJ1333JE use?

MC8641DTVJ1333JE uses a 1023-pin Hi-CTE flip-chip ceramic ball grid array (FC-CBGA) package with 35 mm × 35 mm body size and 1.0 mm ball pitch. This package requires controlled thermal reflow profiling and is designed for high-signal-integrity routing on multilayer PCBs with dedicated power/ground planes for each supply domain.

Is MC8641DTVJ1333JE pin-compatible with dual-core MPC8641D variants?

Yes, MC8641DTVJ1333JE is pin-compatible with MPC8641DVTJ1333JE and other MPC8641D variants in the same FC-CBGA package. Both share identical pin assignments, power sequencing requirements, and signal definitions per the MPC8641D Rev. 3 hardware specifications - enabling drop-in replacement where single-core operation suffices.