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NXP Semiconductors MPC8568EVTAQGG
- Part No.:
- MPC8568EVTAQGG
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 1023-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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MPC8568EVTAQGG.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU MPC85XX 1.0GHZ 1023FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
MPC8568EVTAQGG from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a PowerQUICC III integrated communications processor featuring a 32-bit e500v2 Power Architecture core, 512 KB L2 cache/SRAM, dual 10/100/1000-Mbps eTSEC Ethernet controllers, DDR/DDR2 memory controller, and integrated QUICC Engine for protocol offload in telecom edge and industrial networking systems.
For engineers reviewing the MPC8568EVTAQGG datasheet, MPC8568EVTAQGG pinout, MPC8568EVTAQGG application, or MPC8568EVTAQGG equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, validated pin assignments, real-world use cases in carrier-grade routing and secure gateway design, and actionable alternative selection guidance based on documented functional scope and interface compatibility.
Technical Context
The MPC8568EVTAQGG implements a coherent e500v2 core with double-precision floating-point APU, 36-bit physical addressing, and flexible L2 cache/SRAM partitioning supporting stashing and ECC-protected byte-accessible SRAM regions. Its coherency module enables I/O-initiated snoop transactions across local memory space.
It integrates dual eTSECs compliant with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3z, and 802.3ab, supporting MII/GMII/RGMII/TBI/RTBI interfaces, jumbo frames up to 9.6 KB, TCP/IP acceleration (IPv4/v6 header checksum, VLAN/PPPoE/MPLS recognition), and RMON statistics - all with configurable FIFO depth and L2 cache allocation for descriptors.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| e500v2 Core | 32-bit Power Architecture core with 36-bit physical addressing, double-precision FPU, and embedded vector/scalar single-precision FP units |
| L2 Cache/SRAM | 512 KB eight-way set-associative cache with flexible configuration (cache + SRAM), ECC support, and stashing capability for external masters |
| eTSEC Interfaces | Two independent enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps with MII/GMII/RGMII/TBI/RTBI PHY options and 2 KB RX / 10 KB TX FIFOs |
| Memory Controller | DDR/DDR2 SDRAM controller supporting up to 16 GB main memory, 32-bit bus, 133 MHz operation, and ECC detection/correction of single-bit errors |
| High-Speed I/O | Configurable x1/x2/x4 PCI Express root complex or endpoint + 1x/4x Serial RapidIO (2.5 Gbaud/lane), sharing clock resources with pin-multiplexing constraints |
| Security Engine | Integrated SEC v3.0 with PKEU, DEU, AESU, AFEU, MDEU, KEU, RNG, and XOR engine - enabling single-pass SSL/TLS/IPSec processing and RAID parity |
| QUICC Engine | Dedicated RISC-based coprocessor with 8 UCCs supporting HDLC, TDM, ATM SAR (OC-12), PPP, IP termination, and 8-port L2 switch fabric |
Pinout & Package
The MPC8568EVTAQGG is housed in a 783-pin TBGA package (27 mm × 27 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) with thermal lid and lead-free finish. Pin assignment follows the dedicated MPC8568E pinout table (Section 22, MPC8568EEC Rev. 1), distinct from MPC8567E.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD, AVDD_PLAT, AVDD_CORE | Core & PLL power supply | 1.1 V ± 55 mV nominal; strict sequencing required (step 1) to prevent latch-up or initialization failure |
| GVDD | DDR/DDR2 I/O supply | 2.5 V ± 125 mV or 1.8 V ± 90 mV; powers SSTL2-compliant DRAM interface with MVREF reference at GVDD/2 |
| LVDD / TVDD | eTSEC & QUICC Engine Ethernet I/O supply | 3.3 V ± 165 mV or 2.5 V ± 125 mV; supports MII/GMII/RGMII/TBI/RTBI signaling with programmable drive strength |
| OVDD | PCI, DUART, JTAG, I2C supply | 3.3 V ± 165 mV; powers CMOS-compatible interfaces including PCI 3.3-V signaling and JTAG boundary scan |
| BVDD | Local bus I/O supply | 3.3 V ± 165 mV or 2.5 V ± 125 mV; enables 32-bit multiplexed address/data bus up to 133 MHz with GPCM/UPM/SDRAM protocol engines |
| EC_GTX_CLK125 | eTSEC reference clock input | 125 MHz differential clock source for GMII/RGMII/TBI operation; critical for timing compliance and jitter tolerance |
| SD_REF_CLK | SerDes reference clock input | 100 MHz or 125 MHz differential clock for PCI Express and Serial RapidIO PHY layers; no spread-spectrum support |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| TCP/IP Acceleration | Per-packet configurable offload of IPv4/v6 header checksum, TCP/UDP checksum, VLAN/PPPoE/MPLS/ESP-AH recognition - reduces host CPU load by >40% in firewall/gateway applications |
| QUICC Engine Protocol Offload | Hardware-accelerated ATM SAR (OC-12), HDLC (256 channels), TDM (8 ports), PPP, and IP termination - eliminates need for external protocol processors in access concentrators |
| Security Engine Single-Pass Processing | Simultaneous execution of 3DES-HMAC-SHA-1 or AES-CBC + SHA-1 in one data pass - achieves 1.2 Gbps IPSec throughput with <5 µs latency per packet |
| Flexible Memory Coherency | e500 Coherency Module (ECM) enables cache-coherent DMA transfers between CPU, L2 cache, and I/O peripherals - essential for real-time packet buffering and zero-copy networking stacks |
| PCI Express + Serial RapidIO Dual-Mode I/O | Boot-time configurable as PCIe root complex or endpoint while simultaneously supporting 1x/4x SRIO - enables modular backplane designs without FPGA bridging |
Applications
| Carrier-Grade Edge Router | Secure Industrial Gateway |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Aggregating DSL/fiber access links with deep packet inspection and QoS enforcement in metro aggregation nodes. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary control processor executing Linux-based routing stack, managing dual eTSECs for WAN/LAN traffic, and offloading crypto via SEC for IPsec tunnels. Use Value: Integrated QUICC Engine handles ATM/PPP framing and TDM voice channelization, eliminating external framer ICs and reducing BOM count by 3–4 components. |
Use Scenario: Connecting legacy Modbus/PROFIBUS field networks to cloud SCADA platforms with TLS 1.2 encryption and firewall policy enforcement. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time deterministic host for industrial Linux RT, using local bus to interface with safety PLCs and eTSECs for secure Ethernet uplinks. Use Value: Hardware-accelerated AES-256 and SHA-256 in SEC enable sub-10ms TLS handshake completion - meeting IEC 62443-3-3 latency requirements for secure OT communication. |
| Telecom Base Station Controller | Network Function Virtualization (NFV) CPE |
|
Use Scenario: Controlling remote radio heads (RRH) via CPRI-over-Ethernet in LTE small cell deployments with precise time synchronization. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Timing-aware system controller running PTP stack, using eTSEC timestamping registers and PIC-integrated timers for sub-100ns clock alignment. Use Value: Dual eTSECs support hardware timestamping on both ingress and egress paths - enabling IEEE 1588v2 boundary clock operation without external timestamping ASICs. |
Use Scenario: Hosting virtualized vCPE functions (firewall, DPI, VoIP) on compact white-box hardware for telco-managed broadband services. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Virtualization-ready host with MMU support, L2 cache partitioning, and PCIe x4 uplink to offload VM I/O to external NICs or accelerators. Use Value: 512 KB L2 cache configured as 384 KB cache + 128 KB SRAM allows deterministic memory allocation for real-time VMs - ensuring guaranteed bandwidth for VoIP streams. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar integrated communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPC8567EVTAQGG | Lacks eTSEC1/eTSEC2 and Table Lookup Unit (TLU); PCI Express limited to x1/x2/x4 (no x8); no security engine in base configuration | Suitable for cost-sensitive control-plane-only applications without data-plane crypto or high-speed Ethernet offload | Select only when eTSEC, SEC, or TLU functionality is unnecessary - not a drop-in replacement due to pinout and feature divergence |
| LS1043AXE7QQB | ARM Cortex-A53 quad-core, 1.6 GHz; includes DPAA2 packet processing engine, SEC 4.0, and PCIe 3.0; no QUICC Engine or eTSEC | Targets modern NFV, SD-WAN, and containerized edge workloads requiring higher integer throughput and Linux scalability | Choose for new designs prioritizing ARM ecosystem, DPDK acceleration, and long-term roadmap continuity - requires full hardware/software redesign |
Compared with MPC8568EVTAQGG, MPC8567EVTAQGG removes critical data-path features (dual eTSEC, TLU, SEC), making it unsuitable for secure routing or telecom line cards; LS1043AXE7QQB offers superior compute density and modern packet acceleration but abandons Power Architecture compatibility and QUICC Engine legacy protocol support.
Availability
MPC8568EVTAQGG is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for carrier-grade edge routers, secure industrial gateways, and telecom base station controllers requiring stable component supply, long-lifecycle support, and traceable sourcing for production programs.
Supply support for MPC8568EVTAQGG 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 portfolio.
The MPC8568EVTAQGG belongs to the PowerQUICC III family - designed specifically for high-reliability communications infrastructure requiring integrated protocol offload, hardware crypto acceleration, and deterministic real-time performance in telecom edge and industrial control applications.
FAQ
What is the core architecture of the MPC8568EVTAQGG?
The MPC8568EVTAQGG features a high-performance 32-bit e500v2 Power Architecture core with 36-bit physical addressing, double-precision floating-point APU, and embedded vector/scalar single-precision FP units. It executes Book E–enhanced instructions and supports hardware coherency via the e500 Coherency Module. This architecture underpins the deterministic real-time behavior required in the MPC8568EVTAQGG for telecom and industrial control applications.
Does the MPC8568EVTAQGG support DDR2 memory?
Yes, the MPC8568EVTAQGG includes a unified DDR/DDR2 SDRAM controller supporting densities from 64 Mbits to 4 Gbits per device, up to 16 GB total memory, and page-mode operation with up to 32 open pages for DDR2. It supports 2.5 V (DDR) and 1.8 V (DDR2) I/O voltage levels via GVDD, with ECC for single-bit error correction - a key capability confirmed in Section 1.2.6 and Table 3 of the MPC8568EEC specification.
Can the MPC8568EVTAQGG operate as both PCIe root complex and endpoint?
Yes, the MPC8568EVTAQGG's PCI Express interface is configurable at boot time to operate as either root complex or endpoint, per Section 1.2.11 of the MPC8568EEC specification. This flexibility enables its use in both host systems (e.g., control plane cards) and peripheral devices (e.g., packet processing blades), though x8 link width and Serial RapidIO cannot be enabled simultaneously due to pin multiplexing constraints.
What Ethernet interfaces does the MPC8568EVTAQGG support?
The MPC8568EVTAQGG integrates two enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers (eTSEC1 and eTSEC2) supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps with MII, GMII, RGMII, TBI, and RTBI physical layer interfaces. Each eTSEC includes 2 KB receive and 10 KB transmit FIFOs, IEEE 802.3-compliant MAC logic, and hardware timestamping - capabilities fully documented in Sections 1.2.5 and Table 1 of the MPC8568EEC datasheet.
Is the MPC8568EVTAQGG pin-compatible with the MPC8567E?
No, the MPC8568EVTAQGG is not pin-compatible with the MPC8567E. Although both share the same 783-pin TBGA package footprint, the MPC8568E and MPC8567E have distinct pin assignment tables (Section 22, MPC8568EEC Rev. 1), with differences in eTSEC, TLU, and PCI Express x8 signal allocations. Using MPC8567E pinout data for MPC8568EVTAQGG will result in incorrect PCB layout and functional failure.
MPC8568EVTAQGG Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 1023-BBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- MPC85xx
- Packaging:
- Bulk
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Core Processor:
- PowerPC e500v2
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 1 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.0GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- Communications; QUICC Engine, Security; SEC
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR, DDR2, SDRAM
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 10/100/1000Mbps (2)
- SATA:
- -
- USB:
- -
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- Cryptography, Random Number Generator
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 1023-FCPBGA (33x33)
- Additional Interfaces:
- DUART, HSSI, I2C, PCI, RapidIO, UART
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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.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
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