NXP Semiconductors MPC8569EVTAUNLB

Overview

MPC8569EVTAUNLB 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 offload, and hardware-accelerated security engine supporting IPsec, SSL/TLS, and IEEE 802.11i. It operates up to 1.33 GHz and targets carrier-grade networking, industrial control, and secure embedded gateway applications.

For engineers reviewing the MPC8569EVTAUNLB datasheet, MPC8569EVTAUNLB pinout, MPC8569EVTAUNLB application, or MPC8569EVTAUNLB equivalent, key selection considerations include its 783-pin FC-PBGA package, dual DDR3 support up to 800 MT/s, four Gigabit Ethernet interfaces with IEEE 1588 v2 timing, SerDes-configurable RapidIO/PCIe/SGMII, and deterministic real-time processing via the QUICC Engine's four RISC cores.

Technical Context

The MPC8569EVTAUNLB integrates a superscalar e500v2 core with 32-KB L1 instruction and data caches plus 512-KB unified L2 cache, enabling high-throughput deterministic execution. Its coherency module ensures cache consistency across CPU and I/O subsystems.

The on-chip QUICC Engine comprises four independent 32-bit RISC processors managing Ethernet (up to 4× GbE), TDM (16× T1/E1), UTOPIA/POS, and USB 2.0 traffic-offloading protocol processing from the main CPU. The integrated Security Engine provides dedicated cryptographic units (AESU, DEU, PKEU, RNG, CRCU) with four parallel crypto-channels for wire-speed encryption/decryption.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

783-pin Fine-Pitch Ceramic Ball Grid Array (FC-PBGA), 29 mm × 29 mm body, 1.27 mm ball pitch, lid-integrated thermal solution per Freescale specification MPC8569EEC Rev. 2.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MPC8568EVTANNLB, the MPC8569EVTAUNLB adds hardware crypto acceleration and higher clock frequency for secure data path scaling; versus LX2160A, it retains deep telecom protocol support (T1/E1, HDLC, UTOPIA) but trades ARM software flexibility for deterministic Power Architecture real-time behavior.

Availability

MPC8569EVTAUNLB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for carrier-grade networking equipment, industrial Ethernet switches, secure wireless infrastructure, and defense communications systems requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and traceable sourcing.

Supply support for MPC8569EVTAUNLB 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, with roots in Freescale's embedded processing heritage.

The MPC8569EVTAUNLB belongs to the PowerQUICC III family, designed specifically for high-reliability, multi-protocol communications infrastructure where deterministic real-time performance, hardware security, and legacy interface support are critical.

FAQ

What is the maximum DDR3 data rate supported by the MPC8569EVTAUNLB?

The MPC8569EVTAUNLB supports DDR3 data rates up to 800 MT/s (400 MHz clock), achieved through its dual DDR2/DDR3 memory controllers with full ECC and on-the-fly MCKE assertion for low-power sleep mode. This enables sustained memory bandwidth exceeding 12.8 GB/s per channel in 64-bit configuration, verified in Freescale MPC8569EEC Rev. 2 Section 2.4.

Does the MPC8569EVTAUNLB include hardware support for IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol?

Yes, the MPC8569EVTAUNLB includes full IEEE 1588™ v2 hardware timestamping capability within its QUICC Engine Ethernet MAC blocks. It supports hardware capture of ingress/egress timestamps with sub-microsecond resolution, enabling transparent clocks and boundary clocks in telecom timing applications without CPU overhead-documented in Section 2.6 of MPC8569EEC Rev. 2.

How many independent Ethernet interfaces does the MPC8569EVTAUNLB support?

The MPC8569EVTAUNLB supports up to four Gigabit Ethernet interfaces (with SGMII options) and up to eight additional 10/100-Mbps Ethernet interfaces via its QUICC Engine. All are independently configurable and can operate concurrently-enabling multi-port routing, switching, or protocol bridging without external PHYs beyond those required for physical layer signaling.

Is the MPC8569EVTAUNLB pin-compatible with other PowerQUICC III processors like the MPC8567E?

No, the MPC8569EVTAUNLB is not pin-compatible with MPC8567E or MPC8568E. While sharing the same 783-pin FC-PBGA footprint, signal assignments-including DDR address/data mapping, QUICC Engine pin multiplexing, and SerDes lane allocation-differ significantly across the family. Board-level reuse requires schematic and layout validation per MPC8569EEC pinout tables.

What cryptographic algorithms are accelerated by the MPC8569EVTAUNLB's Security Engine?

The MPC8569EVTAUNLB's integrated Security Engine accelerates AES (CBC/ECB/CTR/GCM), DES/3DES, SHA-1/SHA-256/SHA-384, MD5, RSA/ECC (PKEU), HMAC, CRC-32, and random number generation (RNG). It also supports wireless-specific algorithms including A5/3 (GSM), GEA3 (GPRS), and IEEE 802.11i CCMP-fully detailed in Section 1.1 of MPC8569EEC Rev. 2.