NXP Semiconductors MPC8547ECVJAQGD

Overview

MPC8547ECVJAQGD from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a PowerQUICC III integrated communications processor featuring a 32-bit e500 core, 512-Kbyte on-chip L2 cache/SRAM with full ECC, dual DDR/DDR2 memory controller (64-bit, up to 16 GB), and four enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers (10/100/1000 Mbps). It targets high-throughput network edge and control-plane applications including secure routers, media gateways, and industrial communication controllers.

For engineers reviewing the MPC8547ECVJAQGD datasheet, MPC8547ECVJAQGD pinout, MPC8547ECVJAQGD application, or MPC8547ECVJAQGD equivalent, key selection criteria include its 1.1 V core supply, 133 MHz local bus interface, PCI/PCI-X and Serial RapidIO™ interconnect support, hardware-accelerated security engine (SEC) for IPSec/SSL/TLS, and thermal operation up to 105°C junction temperature.

Technical Context

The MPC8547ECVJAQGD implements the e500v2 core compliant with Power Architecture® Book E, supporting 36-bit real addressing, MMU with 4-Kbyte–4-Gbyte page sizes, and dual-precision floating-point APU. Its L2 cache operates in eight-way set-associative mode with configurable stashing (1/2/4 ways) and line-level locking capability.

It integrates a programmable DDR/DDR2 SDRAM controller with auto-refresh, on-die termination (DDR2), registered DIMM support, and up to 32 simultaneous open pages for DDR2. The security engine includes dedicated execution units for AES (128/192/256-bit), DES/3DES, SHA-1/SHA-256, RSA up to 2048 bits, and Kasumi F8/F9 algorithms.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

The MPC8547ECVJAQGD is housed in a 783-pin PBGA package (35 mm × 35 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) with thermally enhanced construction. Pin assignments are defined by multiplexed I/O groups supporting flexible interface configuration (e.g., 8-lane PCIe or 4-lane PCIe + 4-lane RapidIO).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MPC8547ECVJAQGD, the MPC8548ECVJAQGD delivers higher compute throughput and PCIe scalability but increases power and BOM cost, while the MPC8545ECVJAQGD reduces feature count and thermal envelope at the expense of RapidIO and full L2 cache capabilities-making it viable only where those functions are excluded from the system architecture.

Availability

MPC8547ECVJAQGD is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for secure edge routers, industrial media gateways, telecom control-plane systems, and ruggedized network appliances requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MPC8547ECVJAQGD 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, and IoT applications, with heritage in Freescale's PowerQUICC portfolio.

The MPC8547ECVJAQGD belongs to the PowerQUICC III family, engineered specifically for high-performance, secure communications infrastructure requiring integrated processing, networking, and cryptographic acceleration in a single SoC.

FAQ

What is the maximum DDR2 data rate supported by the MPC8547ECVJAQGD?

The MPC8547ECVJAQGD supports DDR2 SDRAM up to 800 MT/s (400 MHz clock), enabled by its 64-bit DDR2 interface with on-die termination, programmable timing, and up to 32 simultaneous open pages. This yields peak theoretical bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s, validated under industrial temperature conditions with 1.8 V GVDD and proper PCB layout per Freescale AN3987.

Does the MPC8547ECVJAQGD support PCI Express Gen1 x8 configuration?

No, the MPC8547ECVJAQGD does not support x8 PCIe configuration. Its PCI Express interface complies with PCI Express 1.0a and supports link widths of x1, x2, x4, or x8 only in conjunction with the MPC8548E variant. The MPC8547ECVJAQGD is limited to x4 maximum PCIe lane count, as confirmed in Section 17 of the MPC8548EEC Rev. 10 specification document.

How many independent Ethernet MACs does the MPC8547ECVJAQGD integrate?

The MPC8547ECVJAQGD integrates four independent enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers (eTSECs), each with full MAC functionality, dedicated 10-KB transmit and 2-KB receive FIFOs, and support for MII, RMII, RGMII, GMII, TBI, and RTBI physical layer interfaces. All four eTSECs operate concurrently and can be configured with distinct MAC addresses and VLAN domains.

Is the MPC8547ECVJAQGD pin-compatible with the MPC8548ECVJAQGD?

Yes, the MPC8547ECVJAQGD is pin-compatible with the MPC8548ECVJAQGD in the 783-pin PBGA package. Both share identical mechanical footprint, power pin mapping, and I/O ball assignment. Functional differences (e.g., PCIe lane count, core frequency, RapidIO support) are implemented internally and do not affect PCB layout or signal routing.

What security algorithms are accelerated by the SEC engine in the MPC8547ECVJAQGD?

The MPC8547ECVJAQGD's integrated security engine (SEC) accelerates AES (128/192/256-bit in ECB/CBC/CTR/CCM modes), DES/3DES (ECB/CBC), SHA-1/SHA-256, MD5, HMAC, RSA up to 2048 bits, Diffie-Hellman, elliptic curve cryptography (F2m/Fp up to 511 bits), Kasumi F8/F9, A5/3, and GEA-3. These are executed in dedicated hardware units with zero CPU intervention.