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NXP Semiconductors MPC8536BVTANGA
- Part No.:
- MPC8536BVTANGA
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 783-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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MPC8536BVTANGA.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU MPC85XX 800MHZ 783FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
MPC8536BVTANGA from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a PowerQUICC III integrated communications processor featuring a high-performance 32-bit e500 core operating up to 1.5 GHz, 512-Kbyte L2 cache, DDR2/DDR3 SDRAM controller with full ECC support, and dual enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers. It serves as a system-on-chip for network edge and industrial control applications requiring deterministic real-time processing, secure data path acceleration, and multi-protocol connectivity.
For engineers reviewing the MPC8536BVTANGA datasheet, MPC8536BVTANGA pinout, MPC8536BVTANGA application, or MPC8536BVTANGA equivalent, key selection criteria include its 783-pin FC-PBGA package, IEEE 1588 timestamping capability, integrated security engine for IPsec/SSL offload, and triple PCI Express lane configuration supporting x8/x4/x2/x1 topologies.
Technical Context
The MPC8536BVTANGA implements the Power Architecture® v2.03 instruction set with a 36-bit physical address space and embedded double-precision floating-point APU. Its memory subsystem includes separate 32-Kbyte L1 instruction and data caches plus an 8-way set-associative 512-Kbyte L2 cache with lockable regions for real-time determinism.
It integrates a dedicated Security Engine (SEC) compliant with IPsec, IKEv1/v2, SSL/TLS, and IEEE 802.16e cryptographic standards, alongside two eTSECs supporting IEEE 1588-2008 precision time protocol with hardware timestamping on transmit/receive paths and programmable trigger I/O for external event synchronization.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| e500 Core Speed | Up to 1.5 GHz - enables real-time packet processing at line rate for 1 Gbps Ethernet interfaces. |
| L2 Cache | 512-Kbyte, 8-way set-associative - reduces memory latency for control plane software and routing table lookups. |
| DDR Interface | 64-bit DDR2/DDR3 with ECC - supports up to 16 Gbytes main memory and corrects all single-bit errors in flight. |
| eTSEC Count | Two IEEE 802.3ab/802.3z-compliant controllers - provides redundant Gigabit Ethernet with hardware TCP/IP checksum offload. |
| PCIe Lanes | Three multiplexed lanes: one x8/x4/x2/x1 + two x4/x2/x1 - enables flexible expansion for FPGA co-processing or storage controllers. |
| Security Engine | Hardware-accelerated AES, DES, SHA-1/256, RSA - processes IPsec ESP/AH at >200 Mbps without CPU intervention. |
| IEEE 1588 Support | Hardware timestamping on both eTSECs with trigger I/O - achieves sub-100 ns time synchronization accuracy in PTP grandmaster/slave roles. |
Pinout & Package
783-pin Fine-Pitch Ceramic Ball Grid Array (FC-PBGA), 29 mm × 29 mm footprint, 1.0 mm ball pitch, RoHS-compliant lead-free finish.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| MDQ[0:63] | DDR2/DDR3 Data Bus | 64-bit bidirectional data path with per-byte MDQS strobes for timing alignment and MECC[0:7] for ECC parity generation. |
| MA[0:15], MBA[0:2], MCKE[0:3] | DDR Address & Control | 16-bit row/column address bus, 3-bit bank select, and four independent clock enables for multi-rank DIMM support. |
| TSEC1_TXD[0:7], TSEC1_RXD[0:7] | Gigabit Ethernet PHY Interface | Dual 8-bit nibble-serialized paths for RGMII/SGMII operation; supports 10/100/1000 Mbps with MAC-layer flow control. |
| PCI1_AD[0:31], PCI1_C_BE[0:3] | PCI Bus Interface | 32-bit multiplexed address/data bus with byte-enable signals compliant with PCI 2.2 specification up to 66 MHz. |
| USB1_D[0:7], USB2_D[0:7] | USB 2.0 Host/Device Ports | Three independent ULPI-compliant USB 2.0 transceivers supporting host, device, or OTG roles with on-chip PHY power management. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Integrated Security Engine (SEC) | Offloads IPsec, SSL/TLS, and iSCSI encryption/decryption, freeing the e500 core for application logic while maintaining >200 Mbps throughput. |
| Dual IEEE 1588-capable eTSECs | Hardware timestamping with <100 ns resolution and programmable trigger I/O enables precise time-synchronized packet capture and deterministic network timing. |
| Triple PCI Express Root Complex | Configurable as one x8 + two x4, or one x4 + two x2 lanes - supports direct attachment of FPGA-based accelerators or NVMe SSD controllers without bridge chips. |
| DDR3 ECC with On-Die Termination | Full single-bit error correction and double-bit error detection across 16 Gbytes; MODT[0:3] pins configure per-DIMM termination resistance for signal integrity optimization. |
| Power Management States | Five low-power modes (Doze, Nap, Sleep, Jog, Deep Sleep) with wake-on-LAN, GPIO, or timer events - extends uptime in battery-backed industrial gateways. |
Applications
| Industrial Ethernet Gateway | Secure Remote Access Appliance |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Protocol translation between Modbus TCP and PROFINET in factory automation networks with strict jitter requirements. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central processing unit executing real-time Linux with PREEMPT_RT patch, managing dual eTSECs for synchronized packet forwarding and IEEE 1588 time distribution. Use Value: Hardware timestamping eliminates software-induced jitter; SEC offloads TLS 1.2 handshakes for encrypted SCADA tunneling without performance penalty. | Use Scenario: Zero-trust perimeter device authenticating remote engineers via certificate-based SSH and enforcing policy-based IPsec tunnels. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Cryptographic accelerator and network stack processor - SEC handles AES-GCM encryption while eTSECs enforce QoS policies on inbound/outbound traffic. Use Value: Dedicated SEC achieves 220 Mbps IPsec throughput at 1.5 GHz, enabling line-rate encrypted throughput on dual Gigabit ports without CPU saturation. |
| Telecom Base Station Controller | Medical Imaging Data Aggregator |
Use Scenario: LTE small cell backhaul controller aggregating fronthaul data from multiple RRUs over SFP+ and routing to core via bonded Ethernet links. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Traffic manager and timing reference - uses eTSEC hardware timestamping to align CPRI sample clocks and PCIe to interface with FPGA-based radio processing units. Use Value: Sub-100 ns timestamp accuracy ensures phase-coherent RF sampling across distributed antennas; PCIe x8 link sustains 4 Gbps fronthaul bandwidth. | Use Scenario: DICOM gateway consolidating image streams from MRI, CT, and ultrasound systems into encrypted PACS archives over hospital LAN. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Secure data concentrator - eSDHC boots from SD card, SATA controllers attach RAID-1 medical storage, and SEC encrypts DICOM files before transmission. Use Value: Hardware AES-256 encryption meets HIPAA audit requirements; dual SATA I controllers enable concurrent imaging acquisition and archive upload without I/O contention. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPC8548CZQAGD | Higher core frequency (1.66 GHz), larger 1-Mbyte L2 cache, and additional PCIe x4 lane; no eSPI boot support. | Better suited for compute-intensive control plane tasks but lacks eSPI for compact flash boot in space-constrained designs. | Select MPC8548CZQAGD when higher L2 cache bandwidth and PCIe scalability outweigh eSPI dependency. |
| LS1023A-CZBA | ARM Cortex-A7 dual-core, 1.2 GHz, no SEC, but includes DPAA for packet acceleration; supports DDR4 and USB 3.0. | Targets newer Linux-based SD-WAN appliances where ARM ecosystem tooling and DDR4 density are prioritized over legacy Power Architecture compatibility. | Choose LS1023A-CZBA for greenfield deployments requiring long-term roadmap support and ARM software portability. |
Compared with MPC8548CZQAGD and LS1023A-CZBA, the MPC8536BVTANGA delivers optimal balance of IEEE 1588 precision, hardware crypto offload, and proven Power Architecture toolchain maturity for brownfield industrial and telecom infrastructure upgrades.
Availability
MPC8536BVTANGA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial Ethernet gateways, secure remote access appliances, and telecom base station controllers requiring stable component supply and long lifecycle support.
Supply support for MPC8536BVTANGA 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 company formed from the spin-off of Philips' semiconductor division, specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets.
The MPC8536BVTANGA belongs to the PowerQUICC III family, designed specifically for carrier-grade and industrial networking equipment requiring integrated security, deterministic timing, and multi-protocol interface flexibility.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3 data rate supported by the MPC8536BVTANGA?
The MPC8536BVTANGA supports DDR3 memory at up to 667 MHz data rate (333 MHz clock), enabling peak theoretical bandwidth of 5.3 GB/s across its 64-bit bus. This is confirmed in Section 2.6 of the MPC8536EEC Rev. 7 datasheet, which specifies timing parameters for DDR3-667 operation with full ECC and on-die termination calibration.
Does the MPC8536BVTANGA support IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol in hardware?
Yes, the MPC8536BVTANGA implements IEEE 1588-2008 hardware timestamping on both eTSEC controllers, including dedicated TSEC_1588_CLK, TSEC_1588_TRIG_IN/OUT, and TSEC_1588_PULSE_OUT signals. The MPC8536BVTANGA enables sub-100 ns timestamp resolution and programmable trigger synchronization for grandmaster clock applications.
How many PCI Express lanes does the MPC8536BVTANGA provide, and what configurations are supported?
The MPC8536BVTANGA provides three PCI Express lanes configurable as one x8/x4/x2/x1 root complex port plus two x4/x2/x1 ports, or alternatively as one x4/x2/x1 port and two x2/x1 ports. This is documented in the "High-speed interfaces" section of the MPC8536EEC datasheet and validated by pin assignments for PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE3 differential pairs.
What cryptographic algorithms are accelerated by the Security Engine in the MPC8536BVTANGA?
The MPC8536BVTANGA Security Engine accelerates AES-128/192/256, DES/3DES, SHA-1/256, MD5, RSA up to 2048-bit, and elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) for ECDSA and ECDH. These capabilities are explicitly listed in the "Integrated security engine (SEC)" feature description of the MPC8536EEC datasheet.
Is the MPC8536BVTANGA pin-compatible with other members of the PowerQUICC III family, such as the MPC8548?
No, the MPC8536BVTANGA is not pin-compatible with the MPC8548 due to differences in ball count (783 vs. 1296), package size (29 mm × 29 mm vs. 35 mm × 35 mm), and I/O allocation - particularly DDR, PCIe, and eTSEC signal routing. Pin compatibility must be verified per-package mechanical drawings; the MPC8536BVTANGA requires its own PCB layout.
MPC8536BVTANGA 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:
- 800MHz
- 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 ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 783-FCPBGA (29x29)
- Additional Interfaces:
- DUART, I2C, MMC/SD, PCI, SPI
MPC8536BVTANGA FAQ
1.How can I place an order for MPC8536BVTANGA through Aetrix?
Please submit a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for MPC8536BVTANGA on Aetrix. Our sales agent will provide a competitive quotation and guide you through the order confirmation once you accept the terms.
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6.How does Aetrix verify that MPC8536BVTANGA is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?
All MPC8536BVTANGA products on Aetrix are procured from qualified distributors and authorized channels. Our dedicated quality assurance team conducts strict verification, including traceability checks and, if necessary, third-party testing. This ensures that MPC8536BVTANGA meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of MPC8536BVTANGA?
All MPC8536BVTANGA units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with MPC8536BVTANGA, 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 MPC8536BVTANGA part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for MPC8536BVTANGA:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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