NXP Semiconductors MPC8560PX833LB

Overview

MPC8560PX833LB from NXP (formerly Freescale) is a PowerQUICC III integrated communications processor featuring an e500 core, 256 KB L2 cache/SRAM, dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controllers (TSEC), DDR-1 SDRAM controller (64-bit, up to 333 MHz), PCI/PCI-X (64-bit, 133 MHz), and 8-bit RapidIO interface - deployed in carrier-grade routers, wireless baseband units, and telecom infrastructure equipment.

For engineers reviewing the MPC8560PX833LB datasheet, MPC8560PX833LB pinout, MPC8560PX833LB application, or MPC8560PX833LB equivalent, key selection considerations include its 833 MHz e500 core frequency, 783-pin FC-PBGA package, 1.2 V core supply with 2.5 V/3.3 V I/O domains, integrated CPM for serial protocol offload, and OCeaN packet switch fabric for internal traffic arbitration.

Technical Context

The MPC8560PX833LB implements a Book E–enhanced 32-bit e500 core with 32 KB L1 instruction and 32 KB L1 data caches (parity-protected), MMU optimized for embedded networking, and performance monitor facility. Its coherency module links the e500 core to the 256 KB L2 cache/SRAM, configurable as full cache, full SRAM, or split mode with ECC on 64-bit boundaries.

System-level integration includes a DDR SDRAM controller supporting four banks (up to 1 Gbyte each), programmable timing for DDR-1, and 2.5-V SSTL2 I/O; a dual-mode PCI/PCI-X controller (host/agent, 64-bit, up to 133 MHz); and an 8-bit RapidIO interface with LVDS signaling, CRC protection, and atomic operations (increment/decrement/set/clear).

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 783-pin FC-PBGA (27 mm × 27 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch), RoHS-compliant, with dedicated power/ground ball arrays for core (VDD/AVDD), DDR (GVDD), Ethernet (LVDD), and general I/O (OVDD) domains.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MPC8560PX833LB, MPC8548CZQAGD trades RapidIO bandwidth for crypto acceleration and SATA, while P1022NSE replaces CPM-based serial offload with dual e500v2 cores and CoreNet - making MPC8560PX833LB uniquely suited for legacy telecom systems requiring hardware-accelerated TDM/HDLC/ATM alongside high-speed interconnect.

Availability

MPC8560PX833LB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for carrier-grade edge routers, wireless baseband units, and telecom signaling gateways requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MPC8560PX833LB 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 communications markets.

The MPC8560PX833LB belongs to the PowerQUICC III family, designed specifically for high-performance, low-latency communications infrastructure - integrating processor, memory controller, and multiple high-speed serial interfaces into a single SoC for telecom and networking OEMs.

FAQ

What is the maximum DDR-1 SDRAM data rate supported by the MPC8560PX833LB?

The MPC8560PX833LB supports a DDR-1 SDRAM interface with a maximum data rate of 333 MHz, delivering 5.3 GB/s peak bandwidth across its 64-bit bus. This is achieved using programmable timing parameters and 2.5-V SSTL2-compatible I/O drivers. The controller supports four memory banks, each up to 1 Gbyte, and includes full ECC protection on 64-bit boundaries. MPC8560PX833LB requires MVREF to be set to GVDD/2 ±1% for proper signal integrity.

Does the MPC8560PX833LB include hardware cryptographic acceleration?

No, the MPC8560PX833LB does not include a dedicated security engine (SEC) or hardware cryptographic acceleration blocks. Its security capabilities rely on software-based implementations running on the e500 core. For crypto-accelerated alternatives in the same family, consider the MPC8548CZQAGD, which integrates a SEC supporting AES, DES, SHA-1/256, and RSA. MPC8560PX833LB focuses instead on protocol offload via its CPM subsystem and high-speed interconnects.

What package type and pin count does the MPC8560PX833LB use?

The MPC8560PX833LB is packaged in a 783-pin Fine-Pitch Ceramic Ball Grid Array (FC-PBGA) with a 27 mm × 27 mm body and 1.0 mm ball pitch. This package supports thermal dissipation up to 105°C junction temperature and separates power domains (VDD, GVDD, LVDD, OVDD) across dedicated ball groups. MPC8560PX833LB requires strict adherence to Freescale's power sequencing: VDD/AVDD must ramp before GVDD/LVDD/OVDD to prevent I/O contention during startup.

Can the MPC8560PX833LB operate with a 125 MHz SYSCLK input?

No, the MPC8560PX833LB requires a SYSCLK input up to 166 MHz maximum, as specified in Table 7 of its hardware specifications. A 125 MHz SYSCLK would result in suboptimal CCB and e500 core frequencies (e.g., 375 MHz core at 3× ratio), falling below the 833 MHz rated speed grade. MPC8560PX833LB's PLL ratios are configured to derive its 833 MHz core clock from higher-frequency SYSCLK inputs; using 125 MHz violates the minimum CCB-to-SYSCLK ratio constraints defined in Section 15.2.

How many independent Ethernet MACs does the MPC8560PX833LB integrate?

The MPC8560PX833LB integrates two independent three-speed (10/100/1000 Mbps) Ethernet controllers, known as TSECs (Ten/ Hundred/ Thousand Mbps Ethernet Controllers). Each supports IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3z standards and multiple physical interfaces including GMII, MII, TBI, RGMII, and RTBI. MPC8560PX833LB also provides MII management interfaces for PHY configuration and supports jumbo frames up to 9.6 KB with RMON statistics collection.