NXP Semiconductors MPC8572ECLVTAULD

Overview

MPC8572ECLVTAULD from NXP is a dual-core Power Architecture® 32-bit communications processor with integrated security engine, two DDR2/DDR3 memory controllers, four eTSEC Ethernet controllers, Serial RapidIO and PCI Express interfaces, and 1 Mbyte shared L2 cache/SRAM - designed for secure network infrastructure and telecom control plane applications.

For engineers reviewing the MPC8572ECLVTAULD datasheet, MPC8572ECLVTAULD pinout, MPC8572ECLVTAULD application, or MPC8572ECLVTAULD equivalent, key selection considerations include dual e500v2 core performance at up to 1.5 GHz, hardware-accelerated IPSec/SSL/TLS crypto processing, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet offload, and support for DDR3-1333 with ECC in industrial temperature grade.

Technical Context

The MPC8572ECLVTAULD implements two e500v2 cores compliant with Book E architecture, each with 32-Kbyte L1 instruction and data caches (parity-protected), SPE and double-precision floating-point APUs, and 36-bit real addressing with MMU supporting 4-Kbyte to 4-Gbyte page sizes. The coherency module ensures cache consistency across both cores and external masters.

Its integrated security engine delivers full-line-rate crypto acceleration via four independent channels supporting AES-128/192/256, SHA-256/384/512, RSA-4096, and PKEU-accelerated elliptic curve operations. The pattern matching engine supports 16,000 regex patterns with stateful rule execution and DEFLATE decompression tightly coupled to packet inspection workflows.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 1023-pin Fine-Pitch Ceramic Ball Grid Array (FC-PBGA), 35 mm × 35 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch, lead-free, industrial temperature grade (–40°C to +105°C).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MPC8572ECLVTAULR and MPC8572ECVRALD, the MPC8572ECLVTAULD provides guaranteed operation from –40°C to +105°C and retains all four eTSECs - making it the sole option qualified for uncontrolled-ambient telecom and industrial edge deployments requiring full hardware feature set and thermal robustness.

Availability

MPC8572ECLVTAULD is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for secure router control planes, telecom base station controllers, industrial firewall appliances, and network packet brokers requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MPC8572ECLVTAULD 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 company headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and networking markets.

The MPC8572ECLVTAULD belongs to NXP's PowerQUICC III family - engineered specifically for high-throughput, low-latency communications processing in carrier and enterprise infrastructure where hardware-accelerated security and deterministic real-time performance are mandatory.

FAQ

What is the maximum DDR3 data rate supported by the MPC8572ECLVTAULD?

The MPC8572ECLVTAULD supports DDR3-1333 (667 MHz clock, 1333 MT/s) with 64-bit wide interface per controller. It implements full JEDEC-compliant timing, on-die termination, auto-refresh, and CKE-based power-down modes. Each controller handles up to four banks of DDR3 chips with x8/x16 data widths, and ECC protection is applied across the full 64-bit data path plus 8-bit syndrome bits.

Does the MPC8572ECLVTAULD support PCIe endpoint mode?

Yes, the MPC8572ECLVTAULD supports PCIe endpoint mode on all three controllers. Each controller can be configured independently as root complex or endpoint via strap pins and configuration space registers. Endpoint mode enables use in add-in cards or mezzanine modules where the MPC8572ECLVTAULD acts as a slave device behind a host CPU's PCIe root complex, with full 32-/64-bit address decoding and MSI/MSI-X interrupt support.

How many cryptographic algorithms does the integrated security engine of the MPC8572ECLVTAULD accelerate?

The MPC8572ECLVTAULD's integrated security engine accelerates 22 distinct cryptographic primitives: AES (ECB/CBC/CTR/CCM/GCM/CMAC/OFB/CFB/LRW), DES/3DES, SHA-1/256/384/512, MD5, HMAC-SHA/MD5, RSA (up to 4096-bit), ECC (F2m/Fp up to 1023-bit), Diffie-Hellman, KEA/Kasumi (F8/F9), A5/3, GEA-3, ARC4, and CRC-32/CRC-32C - all executed in dedicated hardware units without CPU cycles.

Can the MPC8572ECLVTAULD boot from NAND Flash directly?

Yes, the MPC8572ECLVTAULD supports direct NAND Flash boot via its enhanced local bus controller (eLBC) with built-in NAND Flash control machine (FCM). The FCM handles ECC generation/correction (up to 4-bit), bad block management, and read/write timing automatically. Boot code is loaded into internal SRAM and executed before initializing DDR or other peripherals, with configurable boot source selection via hardware strapping.

What is the purpose of the OCeaN switch fabric in the MPC8572ECLVTAULD?

The OCeaN switch fabric in the MPC8572ECLVTAULD is a non-blocking, priority-aware crossbar that interconnects all major high-speed peripherals - including four eTSECs, Serial RapidIO, PCI Express, DMA controllers, and internal memory subsystems. It enables concurrent, low-latency packet transfers between interfaces without CPU arbitration, supports starvation avoidance, and allows hardware-reordered packet delivery based on QoS tags assigned by eTSEC or RapidIO endpoints.