NXP Semiconductors MPC8569EVJANKGB

Overview

MPC8569EVJANKGB from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a high-performance PowerQUICC III integrated communications processor featuring a 32-bit e500v2 core, dual DDR2/DDR3 memory controllers with full ECC, integrated QUICC Engine for multi-protocol communications, and a dedicated security engine supporting IPsec, SSL/TLS, and IEEE 802.11i. It operates up to 1.33 GHz and targets secure network edge infrastructure.

For engineers reviewing the MPC8569EVJANKGB datasheet, MPC8569EVJANKGB pinout, MPC8569EVJANKGB application, or MPC8569EVJANKGB equivalent, key selection considerations include its dual DDR3 interface with 800 MHz data rate, four Gigabit Ethernet ports with SGMII support, hardware-accelerated crypto channels, and 783-pin FC-PBGA package with 29 mm × 29 mm footprint.

Technical Context

The MPC8569EVJANKGB integrates an e500v2 core with 32-Kbyte L1 instruction and data caches plus 512-Kbyte 8-way set associative L2 cache, enabling deterministic real-time processing in carrier-grade systems. Its memory subsystem supports two independent DDR2/DDR3 controllers-each configurable as 64-bit or dual 32-bit-with on-the-fly MCKE assertion for low-power sleep mode and battery-backed memory initialization bypass.

The QUICC Engine block contains four 32-bit RISC cores managing up to eight 10/100-Mbps Ethernet interfaces, four Gigabit Ethernet (two with SGMII), and up to 16 T1/E1 TDM links. The integrated Security Engine includes dedicated cryptographic units (PKEU, AESU, RNG, CRCU) and four crypto-channels with multi-command descriptor chains for concurrent IPsec/SSL offload.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

783-pin Fine-Pitch Ceramic Ball Grid Array (FC-PBGA), 29 mm × 29 mm body size, 1.27 mm ball pitch, with thermal lid. Designed for high-density, thermally demanding telecom and networking applications requiring mechanical stability and signal integrity.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MPC8568EVJANKGB, the MPC8569EVJANKGB adds hardware crypto acceleration essential for encrypted control/data planes; compared with T1042NXE7MQB, it retains legacy telecom protocol support via QUICC Engine but lacks DPAA and modern multi-core virtualization features.

Availability

MPC8569EVJANKGB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for wireless infrastructure, secure networking appliances, and industrial gateways requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and traceable sourcing.

Supply support for MPC8569EVJANKGB 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, and communications markets.

The MPC8569E belongs to the PowerQUICC III family, designed specifically for carrier-class communications equipment requiring hardware-accelerated security, deterministic real-time protocol processing, and high-bandwidth memory subsystems.

FAQ

What is the maximum DDR3 data rate supported by the MPC8569EVJANKGB?

The MPC8569EVJANKGB supports up to 800 MHz data rate (400 MHz clock) on each of its two DDR2/DDR3 memory controllers. This enables 6.4 GB/s per channel with a 16-byte wide bus, confirmed in Section 2.4 of the MPC8569EEC Rev. 2 datasheet. The MPC8569EVJANKGB implements full ECC and on-the-fly MCKE assertion for low-power memory sleep modes.

Does the MPC8569EVJANKGB include hardware support for IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol?

Yes, the MPC8569EVJANKGB includes full hardware timestamping for IEEE Std 1588™ v2 within its QUICC Engine block. This allows sub-microsecond time synchronization accuracy for packet-based timing applications such as mobile backhaul and industrial automation, as documented in Section 1.1 and Figure 1 of the MPC8569EEC Rev. 2 specification.

How many Gigabit Ethernet interfaces does the MPC8569EVJANKGB support, and which ones support SGMII?

The MPC8569EVJANKGB supports four Gigabit Ethernet interfaces via its QUICC Engine, with up to two configurable for SGMII physical layer interface. This is explicitly stated in the "QUICC Engine technology" bullet list and confirmed in Figure 1's block diagram showing "Four Gigabit Ethernet interfaces (up to two with SGMII)" - a capability retained in the MPC8569EVJANKGB variant.

What is the function of the integrated Security Engine (SEC) in the MPC8569EVJANKGB?

The integrated Security Engine (SEC) in the MPC8569EVJANKGB provides hardware acceleration for cryptographic algorithms used in IPsec, SSL/TLS, IEEE 802.11i, 3GPP, and GSM/EDGE protocols. It includes dedicated units for AES, RSA, SHA, CRC, RNG, and elliptic curve math, operating across four independent crypto-channels with multi-command descriptor chains - all detailed in Section 1 of the MPC8569EEC Rev. 2 datasheet.

What package type and dimensions does the MPC8569EVJANKGB use?

The MPC8569EVJANKGB uses a 783-pin Fine-Pitch Ceramic Ball Grid Array (FC-PBGA) package measuring 29 mm × 29 mm with 1.27 mm ball pitch, as specified in Section 4.1 "Package Parameters for the MPC8569E" of the MPC8569EEC Rev. 2 datasheet. This package includes a thermal lid and is qualified for extended temperature operation in telecom infrastructure environments.