NXP Semiconductors MPC8536EAVTAULA

Overview

MPC8536EAVTAULA 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, dual three-speed Ethernet controllers (eTSECs), and integrated security engine (SEC). It serves as a system-on-chip for network edge, industrial control, and telecom infrastructure applications requiring deterministic real-time processing and hardware-accelerated crypto.

For engineers reviewing the MPC8536EAVTAULA datasheet, MPC8536EAVTAULA pinout, MPC8536EAVTAULA application, or MPC8536EAVTAULA equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, validated package mapping, confirmed interface capabilities (PCIe 1.0a, SATA I/II, USB 2.0, SGMII), and precise alternative selection guidance - all grounded in the official MPC8536EEC Rev. 7 hardware specification.

Technical Context

The MPC8536EAVTAULA implements the Power Architecture® technology with a superscalar e500 core supporting 36-bit physical addressing and embedded double-precision floating-point APU. Its memory subsystem integrates 32-Kbyte L1 instruction/data caches and an 8-way set-associative 512-Kbyte L2 cache, coupled with a 64-bit DDR2/DDR3 SDRAM controller operating up to 333 MHz (667 MT/s) and supporting up to 16 Gbytes with full ECC error detection/correction.

It features two IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab/1588-compliant eTSECs with SGMII, RGMII, and GMII support; three PCI Express 1.0a interfaces (configurable as x8/x4/x2/x1 or dual x4/x2/x1); two Serial ATA controllers; three USB 2.0 dual-role controllers; and an integrated SEC engine optimized for IPsec, SSL/TLS, and IEEE 802.16e cryptographic workloads.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

783-pin Fine-Pitch Ceramic Ball Grid Array (FC-PBGA), 29 mm × 29 mm body size, 1.0 mm ball pitch, with exposed thermal pad on underside for enhanced heat dissipation in industrial and telecom chassis environments.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MPC8548CZQAAH and LS1023A, the MPC8536EAVTAULA uniquely balances mature Power Architecture toolchain support, hardware-accelerated crypto, and IEEE 1588–enabled Ethernet - making it optimal for sustaining existing telecom and industrial deployments where SEC and eTSEC timing fidelity are non-negotiable.

Availability

MPC8536EAVTAULA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial Ethernet gateways, secure remote access appliances, telecom small cell baseband units, and network attached storage controllers requiring stable component supply and long-lifecycle support.

Supply support for MPC8536EAVTAULA 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 MPC8536EAVTAULA belongs to the PowerQUICC III family, designed specifically for embedded networking and communications applications demanding high integration, deterministic real-time performance, and hardware-accelerated security processing.

FAQ

What is the maximum DDR3 data rate supported by the MPC8536EAVTAULA?

The MPC8536EAVTAULA supports DDR3 data rates up to 667 MT/s (333 MHz clock), as specified in Section 2.6 of the MPC8536EEC Rev. 7 datasheet. This enables sustained bandwidth of 5.3 GB/s across its 64-bit bus, sufficient for dual 1-Gbps Ethernet line-rate packet buffering and forwarding in MPC8536EAVTAULA-based systems.

Does the MPC8536EAVTAULA include hardware support for IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol?

Yes, the MPC8536EAVTAULA includes dedicated IEEE 1588 timestamping hardware in both eTSEC controllers. As documented in Sections 2.9 and 2.10 of the MPC8536EEC Rev. 7 specification, it provides sub-microsecond timestamp resolution on transmit and receive paths, enabling precise time synchronization for industrial automation and telecom timing applications without CPU overhead.

What package type and dimensions does the MPC8536EAVTAULA use?

The MPC8536EAVTAULA uses a 783-pin Fine-Pitch Ceramic Ball Grid Array (FC-PBGA) package measuring 29 mm × 29 mm with 1.0 mm ball pitch, as confirmed in Section 5.1 of the MPC8536EEC Rev. 7 hardware specification. The package includes an exposed thermal pad on the underside for direct heatsink attachment in thermally constrained industrial enclosures.

Can the MPC8536EAVTAULA boot from an SD card?

Yes, the MPC8536EAVTAULA supports boot from SD/MMC cards via its enhanced Secure Digital Host Controller (eSDHC), as explicitly stated in the "Enhanced secured digital host controller (eSDHC)" feature list and Section 2.13 of the MPC8536EEC Rev. 7 datasheet. Boot mode is selected via configuration pins during power-on reset, and the eSDHC interface complies with SD 2.0 standards.

How many PCIe lanes does the MPC8536EAVTAULA provide, and what configurations are supported?

The MPC8536EAVTAULA provides three PCI Express 1.0a-compliant serial lanes, configurable as either one x8/x4/x2/x1 port plus two x4/x2/x1 ports, or one x4/x2/x1 port plus two x2/x1 ports, per Section 1.1 and Table 1 of the MPC8536EEC Rev. 7 specification. All configurations maintain full PCIe 1.0a electrical compliance and support hot-plug detection.