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NXP Semiconductors MPC8548CVJAUJD
- Part No.:
- MPC8548CVJAUJD
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 783-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
MPC8548CVJAUJD.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU MPC85XX 1.333GHZ 783BGA
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Product details
Overview
MPC8548CVJAUJD from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a high-performance Power Architecture® e500-based integrated communications processor targeting network infrastructure and embedded control applications. It integrates a 1.0 GHz e500 core, 512-Kbyte L2 cache/SRAM with ECC, DDR2/DDR memory controller (64-bit, up to 16 GB), four eTSEC Ethernet controllers (10/100/1000 Mbps), dual PCI/PCI-X interfaces, PCI Express x8, Serial RapidIO™ 3.125 Gbaud, and an integrated security engine supporting AES, DES, SHA, RSA, and RNG. It is used in carrier-grade routers, wireless baseband units, and industrial gateways requiring deterministic real-time processing and hardware-accelerated crypto.
For engineers reviewing the MPC8548CVJAUJD datasheet, MPC8548CVJAUJD pinout, MPC8548CVJAUJD application, or MPC8548CVJAUJD equivalent, key selection considerations include its 1.0 GHz e500 core frequency, 512-Kbyte L2 cache with ECC, quad eTSEC support with TCP/IP offload, SerDes configurability (PCIe/RapidIO), and SEC 2.2 cryptographic acceleration - all within a 783-pin FC-BGA package rated for industrial temperature range (–40°C to +105°C).
Technical Context
The MPC8548CVJAUJD implements the e500v2 core with 36-bit real addressing, MMU supporting 4-Kbyte to 4-Gbyte pages, and dual-precision floating-point APU. Its memory subsystem includes a programmable DDR2/DDR controller with on-die termination, full ECC, and up to 32 open pages for DDR2.
Its high-speed I/O is multiplexed: the same pins support either eight-lane PCI Express or four-lane Serial RapidIO plus four-lane PCI Express. The integrated security engine (SEC 2.2) features four crypto-channels, PKEU (RSA up to 2048-bit), AESU (128/192/256-bit), and MDEU (SHA-1/SHA-256, MD5), enabling wire-speed IPSec/SSL/TLS processing.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Architecture | e500v2 Power Architecture® core, 32-bit, 36-bit real addressing, MMU with 4-KB–4-GB page support |
| Core Frequency | 1.0 GHz - enables real-time packet processing at line rate in telecom edge applications |
| L2 Cache/SRAM | 512-Kbyte unified, ECC-protected, eight-way set-associative, configurable as cache or SRAM |
| Memory Interface | 64-bit DDR2/DDR SDRAM controller with full ECC, registered DIMM support, and on-die termination for DDR2 |
| Ethernet Controllers | Four eTSECs supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps with GMII/MII/RGMII/RTBI/RMII, TCP/IP header checksum offload, VLAN tagging, and jumbo frames (≤9.6 KB) |
| High-Speed Serial | Configurable SerDes: supports either PCIe x8 (1.0a) or 4× RapidIO™ (3.125 Gbaud) + 4× PCIe - no hardware re-spin needed for interface selection |
| Security Engine | SEC 2.2 with four crypto-channels, AES-128/192/256, RSA-2048, SHA-256, HMAC, and true random number generator |
| Package & Temp | 783-pin FC-BGA (35 mm × 35 mm, 1.0 mm pitch), industrial temperature range (–40°C to +105°C) |
Pinout & Package
Package: 783-pin Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FC-BGA), 35 mm × 35 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch, RoHS-compliant, thermal lid integrated.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD (Core) | Core power supply | 1.1 V ± 55 mV nominal; must be stable before I/O rails; critical for e500 core operation and L2 cache integrity |
| GVDD | DDR2/DDR I/O supply | 1.8 V ± 90 mV (DDR2) or 2.5 V ± 125 mV (DDR); powers SSTL_18/SSTL_2 I/O buffers and references MVREF |
| LVDD/TVDD | eTSEC I/O supply | 2.5 V or 3.3 V per port; determines supported PHY interface modes (e.g., GMII requires 3.3 V, RGMII supports 2.5 V) |
| OVDD | PCI/PCI-X, JTAG, DUART, I²C supply | 3.3 V ± 165 mV; powers LVCMOS-compatible control and debug interfaces |
| BVDD | Local bus I/O supply | 2.5 V or 3.3 V; configures 32-bit multiplexed address/data bus operating up to 133 MHz |
| SYSCLK | System clock input | 16–133 MHz reference; drives CCB platform clock and synchronizes PIC, TimeBase, and RTC sampling |
| SD_REF_CLK | SerDes reference clock | 100 MHz differential input; required for PCIe and RapidIO link training and timing compliance |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Quad eTSEC with TCP/IP Offload | Hardware-accelerated IPv4/v6 header checksum, VLAN insertion/deletion, and jumbo frame support (≤9.6 KB) reduce host CPU load by >40% in routing stacks |
| Configurable SerDes Fabric | Single die supports either PCIe x8 root complex or 4× RapidIO + 4× PCIe endpoint - enables one hardware design for multiple protocol deployments |
| Integrated Security Engine (SEC 2.2) | Four independent crypto-channels process IPSec ESP/AH, SSL/TLS handshake, and WTLS records in parallel without CPU intervention |
| L2 Cache with ECC & Locking | 512-Kbyte unified cache with per-line locking and ECC on 64-bit boundaries ensures deterministic latency for real-time control tasks and data integrity in harsh environments |
| DDR2 Memory Controller | Supports 1.8-V DDR2 with on-die termination, self-refresh sleep mode, and up to 32 open pages - optimizes bandwidth and power for packet buffering in access gateways |
| Power Management Modes | Doze, nap, and sleep states allow dynamic power scaling; sleep mode reduces core power to 2.7 W at 1.1 V/65°C while retaining DDR2 self-refresh |
Applications
| Carrier-Grade Edge Router | Wireless Baseband Unit |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Aggregating 10Gbps of LTE/5G fronthaul traffic with deep packet inspection and QoS enforcement. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC8548CVJAUJD serves as the control and data plane processor, managing eTSEC ingress/egress queues, executing crypto policies via SEC, and coordinating DMA transfers between DDR2 and SerDes interfaces. Use Value: Quad eTSECs with per-packet acceleration and 512-Kbyte L2 cache enable sub-50 µs packet latency at 10 Gbps aggregate throughput. | Use Scenario: Real-time Layer 1/L2 processing in distributed radio units (DRUs) with CPRI/eCPRI transport. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC8548CVJAUJD acts as the host processor interfacing with FPGA-based PHY layers via RapidIO, handling OAM, synchronization (IEEE 1588), and secure firmware updates. Use Value: RapidIO 3.125 Gbaud links provide deterministic <1 µs latency for time-critical CPRI sample forwarding between FPGA and processor. |
| Industrial Ethernet Gateway | Secure Network Appliance |
Use Scenario: Bridging PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP networks with firewall and TLS tunneling. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC8548CVJAUJD runs real-time Linux, manages four eTSECs as isolated industrial ports, and uses SEC for TLS 1.2 session encryption/decryption. Use Value: Hardware AES-256 and SHA-256 acceleration sustains 350 Mbps encrypted throughput without degrading deterministic I/O response. | Use Scenario: Unified threat management (UTM) appliance performing stateful firewall, intrusion prevention, and SSL decryption. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC8548CVJAUJD functions as the primary security processor, offloading IPSec, SSL/TLS, and signature verification to SEC while running Snort and Suricata on the e500 core. Use Value: SEC 2.2's four crypto-channels sustain concurrent 200 Mbps IPSec tunnel + 150 Mbps SSL inspection with <5% CPU utilization. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar integrated communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPC8548EVTQJDB | Same e500v2 core, 1.33 GHz max frequency, identical SerDes and SEC 2.2; differs in thermal spec (commercial 0°C–105°C vs. MPC8548CVJAUJD's industrial –40°C–105°C) and packaging (783-pin vs. 783-pin, same footprint) | Targeted at commercial telecom equipment where extended temperature is not required; lacks industrial-grade qualification testing | Select MPC8548EVTQJDB only if ambient operating temperature remains ≥ –40°C and lifecycle assurance for extended temp is unnecessary. |
| T1040NXN2KKB | NXP QorIQ T1040: ARM Cortex-A5 core (not Power Architecture), 1.2 GHz, integrated 10Gbps switch fabric, no RapidIO, SEC 4.0 with ChaCha20/Poly1305, different pinout and memory controller (DDR3L only) | Designed for next-gen SD-WAN and vCPE; lacks RapidIO and DDR2 support but adds 10G Ethernet switching and modern crypto algorithms | Choose T1040NXN2KKB for new ARM-based designs requiring 10G switching and post-quantum crypto readiness; not a drop-in replacement for MPC8548CVJAUJD. |
Compared with MPC8548EVTQJDB, MPC8548CVJAUJD provides guaranteed operation down to –40°C and full industrial qualification, making it suitable for outdoor base stations and factory-floor gateways. Against T1040NXN2KKB, MPC8548CVJAUJD retains Power Architecture toolchain continuity, DDR2 compatibility, and RapidIO support - critical for legacy infrastructure upgrades and deterministic inter-processor communication.
Availability
MPC8548CVJAUJD is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for carrier-grade edge routers, wireless baseband units, industrial Ethernet gateways, and secure network appliances requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.
Supply support for MPC8548CVJAUJD 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 markets, with roots in Freescale's PowerQUICC lineage.
The MPC8548CVJAUJD belongs to the PowerQUICC III family, designed specifically for high-throughput, low-latency communications processing in wired/wireless infrastructure - emphasizing hardware acceleration, multi-protocol I/O flexibility, and industrial reliability.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR2 memory capacity supported by the MPC8548CVJAUJD?
The MPC8548CVJAUJD supports up to 16 Gbytes of DDR2 memory using its 64-bit memory controller with four banks, each configurable up to 4 Gbytes. This is achieved with DRAM chips ranging from 64 Mbits to 4 Gbits and ×8 or ×16 data widths, and includes full ECC protection on all memory transactions. The MPC8548CVJAUJD's DDR2 interface operates at 1.8 V and supports on-die termination for signal integrity at high speeds.
Does the MPC8548CVJAUJD support both PCI Express and Serial RapidIO simultaneously?
No, the MPC8548CVJAUJD does not support PCI Express and Serial RapidIO simultaneously. Its SerDes lanes are multiplexed: the device can be configured for either eight-lane PCI Express (x8) or four-lane Serial RapidIO plus four-lane PCI Express (4× RapidIO + 4× PCIe), but not both full-width protocols at once. Configuration is determined at boot via hardware strapping and POR configuration registers, and requires corresponding PCB layout support for the selected mode.
What cryptographic algorithms are accelerated by the security engine in the MPC8548CVJAUJD?
The MPC8548CVJAUJD integrates the SEC 2.2 security engine, which accelerates AES (128/192/256-bit keys in ECB/CBC/CTR/CCM modes), DES/3DES (ECB/CBC), SHA-1/SHA-256, MD5, HMAC, RSA up to 2048-bit, elliptic curve cryptography (F2m/Fp, up to 511-bit), KEA/Kasumi (F8/F9), AFEU (RC4), and a true random number generator. These are executed in dedicated hardware units with four independent crypto-channels, enabling concurrent protocol processing.
What is the operating temperature range for the MPC8548CVJAUJD?
The MPC8548CVJAUJD is rated for industrial temperature operation from –40°C to +105°C, verified under junction temperature (Tj) conditions. This specification applies to the full functional performance envelope, including all I/O interfaces (eTSEC, DDR2, PCIe/RapidIO), L2 cache ECC, and SEC operation. The part meets JEDEC JESD22-A104 and JESD22-A108 reliability standards for extended temperature use in outdoor and factory-floor deployments.
How many Ethernet controllers does the MPC8548CVJAUJD integrate, and what speeds do they support?
The MPC8548CVJAUJD integrates four enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers (eTSECs), each supporting 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps full-duplex operation. They comply with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3z, and 802.3ab standards and support multiple physical interfaces including GMII, MII, RGMII, RTBI, TBI, and RMII. Each eTSEC includes hardware TCP/IP offload, VLAN tagging, jumbo frames up to 9.6 KB, and 10-Kbyte transmit/2-Kbyte receive FIFOs.
MPC8548CVJAUJD 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:
- Signal Processing; SPE
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR, DDR2, SDRAM
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 10/100/1000Mbps (4)
- SATA:
- -
- USB:
- -
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 783-FCPBGA (29x29)
- Additional Interfaces:
- DUART, I2C, PCI, RapidIO
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2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
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