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NXP Semiconductors MPC8536AVTAULA
- Part No.:
- MPC8536AVTAULA
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 783-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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MPC8536AVTAULA.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU MPC85XX 1.333GHZ 783BGA
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Product details
Overview
MPC8536AVTAULA from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a high-performance PowerQUICC III integrated communications processor featuring a 32-bit e500 core scalable to 1.5 GHz, 512-Kbyte L2 cache, DDR2/DDR3 memory controller with full ECC support, dual three-speed Ethernet controllers (eTSECs), and integrated security engine (SEC). It targets network edge routers, industrial gateways, and secure embedded control systems requiring deterministic real-time processing and hardware-accelerated crypto.
For engineers reviewing the MPC8536AVTAULA datasheet, MPC8536AVTAULA pinout, MPC8536AVTAULA application, or MPC8536AVTAULA equivalent, key selection criteria include its 783-pin FC-PBGA package, IEEE 1588 timestamping capability, PCI Express 1.0a compatibility, triple USB 2.0 dual-role support, and SEC acceleration for IPsec/IKE/SSL/TLS protocols.
Technical Context
The MPC8536AVTAULA implements the Power Architecture® technology with a superscalar e500 core supporting 36-bit physical addressing and dual-precision floating-point APU. Its integrated memory subsystem includes 32-Kbyte L1 instruction/data caches and an 8-way set-associative 512-Kbyte L2 cache with lockable regions for real-time determinism.
Hardware acceleration is provided by a dedicated Security Engine (SEC) handling symmetric/asymmetric crypto, hash, and XOR operations for IPsec, SSL/TLS, and RAID parity. The dual eTSECs support IEEE 1588 precision time protocol with hardware timestamping on both transmit and receive paths, and deep-sleep wake-on-LAN functionality.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| e500 Core Speed | Up to 1.5 GHz - enables real-time packet processing at line rate in Layer 3 routing applications. |
| L2 Cache | 512-Kbyte, 8-way set associative - reduces external memory latency for control-plane software execution. |
| DDR Interface | 64-bit DDR2/DDR3 up to 667 MT/s with full ECC - supports up to 16 Gbytes of error-corrected main memory for carrier-grade reliability. |
| Ethernet Controllers | Two eTSECs with 10/100/1000 Mbps, SGMII, RGMII, and IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping - enables precise time synchronization in industrial automation and telecom timing equipment. |
| Security Engine | Integrated SEC supporting AES, DES, SHA-1/256, RSA, and IPsec/IKE offload - eliminates CPU overhead for encrypted VPN tunnel establishment and maintenance. |
| PCI Express | Three lanes: one x8/x4/x2/x1 + two x4/x2/x1 ports - provides flexible high-speed expansion for add-in cards like WAN interface modules or FPGA co-processors. |
| USB Controllers | Three USB 2.0 dual-role controllers - allows simultaneous host/peripheral operation for firmware updates, diagnostics, and peripheral attachment without external hubs. |
Pinout & Package
783-pin Fine-Pitch Ceramic Ball Grid Array (FC-PBGA), 29 mm × 29 mm footprint, 1.27 mm ball pitch, RoHS-compliant. Designed for high-density, thermally demanding communications applications with multi-rail power delivery and signal integrity constraints.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| MDQ[0:63] | DDR2/DDR3 Data Bus | 64-bit bidirectional data path with per-byte MDQS strobes - enables high-bandwidth memory access with JEDEC-compliant timing margins. |
| MA[0:15], MBA[0:2], MCKE[0:3] | DDR Address & Control | 16-bit address, 3-bit bank select, and four independent clock enables - supports multi-rank DIMM configurations with dynamic rank power gating. |
| TSEC1_TXD[0:7], TSEC1_RXD[0:7] | Gigabit Ethernet PHY Interface | 8-bit parallel RGMII interface with TX_EN, RX_DV, and hardware timestamp trigger pins - delivers sub-100 ns timestamp resolution for IEEE 1588 PTP grandmaster/slave operation. |
| PCI1_AD[0:31], PCI1_C_BE[0:3] | PCI Bus Interface | 32-bit multiplexed address/data bus with byte enables - provides legacy PCI 2.2 connectivity for backward-compatible mezzanine cards. |
| USB1_D[0:7], USB1_NXT, USB1_DIR | USB 2.0 Transceiver Interface | 8-bit ULPI-compliant data bus with direction and next-data handshake - eliminates need for external PHY and simplifies board layout for USB device/host mode switching. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| IEEE 1588 Hardware Timestamping | Sub-nanosecond resolution timestamp generation on both eTSEC transmit and receive paths - enables precise time-of-flight measurement for industrial motion control and telecom sync distribution. |
| Deep Sleep Wake-on-LAN | ARP parsing and packet acceptance while in Deep Sleep mode - reduces system power to <50 mW while maintaining network presence for remote management. |
| Integrated Security Engine (SEC) | Offloads cryptographic operations including AES-256-GCM, SHA-256, and RSA-2048 signing - achieves >1 Gbps IPsec throughput without CPU intervention. |
| DDR Memory Controller ECC | Detects and corrects all single-bit errors, detects all double-bit errors and nibble-wide errors - prevents silent data corruption in mission-critical infrastructure applications. |
| PCI Express 1.0a Compatibility | Configurable as one x8 port or mixed x4/x2/x1 topologies - supports flexible I/O expansion for custom acceleration or interface bridging without redesigning the baseboard. |
Applications
| Industrial Ethernet Gateway | Secure Remote Access Appliance |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Connecting Modbus TCP field devices to cloud SCADA via TLS-secured tunnels. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central processing unit running real-time Linux, managing dual Ethernet interfaces, executing crypto offload via SEC, and synchronizing to IEEE 1588 grandmaster clocks. Use Value: Hardware-accelerated TLS termination and deterministic packet scheduling enable sub-10 ms cycle times for closed-loop control over wide-area networks. | Use Scenario: Deploying zero-trust perimeter appliances for branch office remote workers using IPsec VPN. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Embedded firewall/router with dual eTSECs for WAN/LAN separation, SEC for ESP/AH processing, and USB for secure token-based authentication. Use Value: Full-duplex IPsec throughput >800 Mbps frees CPU cycles for deep packet inspection and policy enforcement without performance penalty. |
| Telecom Timing Distribution Unit | Network Edge Router |
Use Scenario: Delivering Stratum-3E timing over Synchronous Ethernet and PTP to cell site radios. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: IEEE 1588 boundary clock with hardware timestamping on both eTSECs, SGMII PHY interface, and PLL-based clock synthesis from recovered reference. Use Value: ±50 ns timestamp accuracy and holdover stability <1 ppb/hour meet ITU-T G.8262 and G.8272 compliance for mobile fronthaul. | Use Scenario: Aggregating 10/100/1000BASE-T traffic from enterprise LAN segments into metro Ethernet uplinks. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Layer 3 forwarding engine with QoS classification, TCP/IP acceleration, and RMON statistics collection across two eTSECs. Use Value: Integrated DMA and TCP offload reduce CPU utilization to <15% under 1 Gbps sustained traffic, enabling concurrent VoIP signaling and SNMP management. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPC8548CZQAA | Higher core frequency (1.66 GHz), larger 1-Mbyte L2 cache, additional PCIe x4 lane, no eSDHC controller. | Better suited for compute-intensive control plane tasks but lacks SD/MMC boot support required for field-upgradable firmware. | Select when maximum packet processing throughput is prioritized over field serviceability via removable media. |
| LS1023A | ARM Cortex-A7 dual-core, 1.2 GHz, integrated QorIQ LS1 platform, no SEC, supports DPAA for packet acceleration. | Targets newer Linux-based SD-WAN edge deployments with containerized services; lacks Power Architecture toolchain continuity. | Select for greenfield designs requiring ARM ecosystem compatibility and long-term roadmap support beyond PowerQUICC III. |
Compared with MPC8548CZQAA and LS1023A, the MPC8536AVTAULA offers optimal balance of legacy Power Architecture software investment, hardware crypto acceleration, and IEEE 1588 timing features - making it the preferred choice for sustaining existing telecom and industrial gateway platforms where deterministic latency and crypto offload are non-negotiable.
Availability
MPC8536AVTAULA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial gateways, telecom timing units, secure remote access appliances, and network edge routers requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for MPC8536AVTAULA 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
NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor leader focused on secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets.
The MPC8536AVTAULA belongs to the PowerQUICC III family, designed specifically for highly integrated, low-power communications processors targeting networking, storage, and industrial control applications with stringent real-time and security requirements.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3 data rate supported by the MPC8536AVTAULA?
The MPC8536AVTAULA supports DDR3 data rates up to 667 MT/s (333 MHz clock), delivering up to 5.3 GB/s peak bandwidth across its 64-bit interface. This is confirmed in Section 2.6 of the MPC8536EEC Rev. 7 datasheet and validated by JEDEC-compliant timing parameters including tRCD, tRP, and tRAS. The MPC8536AVTAULA DDR controller also supports on-die termination calibration and dynamic read leveling to maintain signal integrity at this rate.
Does the MPC8536AVTAULA support IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol in hardware?
Yes, the MPC8536AVTAULA includes full hardware IEEE 1588 support across both eTSEC controllers, with dedicated pins (TSEC_1588_CLK, TSEC_1588_TRIG_IN/OUT, TSEC_1588_PULSE_OUT) and internal timestamp registers. The MPC8536AVTAULA can operate as a boundary clock, transparent clock, or ordinary clock with sub-100 ns timestamp resolution - verified in Section 2.9 and Figure 1 of the MPC8536EEC datasheet.
What security algorithms are accelerated by the integrated Security Engine (SEC) in the MPC8536AVTAULA?
The MPC8536AVTAULA's SEC accelerates AES-128/192/256 (ECB/CBC/CTR/GCM), DES/3DES, SHA-1/SHA-224/SHA-256, MD5, RSA up to 4096-bit, and Diffie-Hellman key exchange. It also supports XOR for RAID parity and random number generation. These capabilities are documented in Section 1.1 and Table 1-1 of the MPC8536EEC datasheet and enable full IPsec/IKEv1/v2 and SSL/TLS 1.2 offload without CPU involvement.
Can the MPC8536AVTAULA boot from SD/MMC cards?
Yes, the MPC8536AVTAULA supports booting from SD/MMC cards via its enhanced Secure Digital Host Controller (eSDHC), as explicitly stated in Section 1.1 and Section 2.13 of the MPC8536EEC Rev. 7 datasheet. The eSDHC interface includes dedicated SDHC_CMD, SDHC_CLK, and SDHC_DAT[0:7] signals, and boot mode is selected via configuration pins during POR - enabling field-upgradable firmware without JTAG dependency.
What is the thermal design power (TDP) range for the MPC8536AVTAULA?
The MPC8536AVTAULA has a typical power dissipation of 5.5 W at 1.33 GHz and 1.0 V core voltage, with maximum junction temperature rated at 105°C. Thermal characteristics are specified in Section 2.24 of the MPC8536EEC datasheet, including θJA = 12.5°C/W for the 783-pin FC-PBGA package. Actual TDP varies with clock frequency, active peripherals, and memory bandwidth - requiring heatsink design per the thermal guidelines in Section 3.4.
MPC8536AVTAULA Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 783-BBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- MPC85xx
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Core Processor:
- PowerPC e500
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 1 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.333GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- -
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR2, DDR3
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 10/100/1000Mbps (2)
- SATA:
- SATA 3Gbps (2)
- USB:
- USB 2.0 (3)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 90°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 783-FCPBGA (29x29)
- Additional Interfaces:
- DUART, I2C, MMC/SD, PCI, SPI
MPC8536AVTAULA FAQ
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of MPC8536AVTAULA?
All MPC8536AVTAULA units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with MPC8536AVTAULA, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The MPC8536AVTAULA part is unused and in its original packaging.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
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