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NXP Semiconductors MPC8572EPXATLD
- Part No.:
- MPC8572EPXATLD
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 1023-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
MPC8572EPXATLD.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU MPC85XX 1.2GHZ 1023FCBGA
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Product details
Overview
MPC8572EPXATLD from NXP is a dual-core Power Architecture® processor targeting high-performance networking and communications infrastructure. It integrates two e500v2 cores, 1 MB shared L2 cache with full ECC, dual 64-bit DDR2/DDR3 memory controllers (supporting up to 32 GB total), integrated security engine (SEC) with AES/SHA/RSA acceleration, and four enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers (eTSECs) compliant with IEEE 802.3 at 10/100/1000 Mbps.
For engineers reviewing the MPC8572EPXATLD datasheet, MPC8572EPXATLD pinout, MPC8572EPXATLD application, or MPC8572EPXATLD equivalent, key selection considerations include its 1023-pin FC-PBGA package, 1.1 V core supply, dual eTSEC support for hardware-accelerated IPsec/TLS offload, PCIe 1.0a x8/x4/x2/x1 root complex or endpoint operation, and integrated Pattern Matching Engine for deep packet inspection in carrier-grade routers and secure gateways.
Technical Context
The MPC8572EPXATLD implements two identical e500v2 cores with 32 KB L1 instruction and data caches (parity-protected), SPE and double-precision floating-point APUs, and a 36-bit real addressing MMU optimized for embedded Linux and real-time OS environments. Its coherency is managed by the e500 Coherency Module (ECM), and address translation uses twelve local ATMU windows plus configurable inbound/outbound mappings for PCI Express and Serial RapidIO.
Hardware acceleration includes a dedicated Security Engine with four crypto-channels supporting AES-128/192/256, SHA-1/256/384/512, RSA-4096, and HMAC; a Pattern Matching Engine supporting 16,000 regex patterns with stateful rule execution; and two Table Lookup Units (TLUs) enabling up to 16M-entry longest-prefix-match lookups - all operating independently of the CPU cores to offload packet processing in telecom control planes.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Architecture | Dual e500v2 32-bit Power Architecture cores with SPE, scalar & double-precision FP APUs |
| L2 Cache/SRAM | 1 MB shared, ECC-protected, configurable as cache (8-way set-associative) or SRAM (1–8 ways) |
| Memory Interface | Dual 64-bit DDR2/DDR3 controllers; supports 4 banks × 4 GB per controller (max 32 GB); 1.8 V SSTL_1.8 / 1.5 V DDR3 I/O |
| Ethernet Controllers | Four eTSECs: IEEE 802.3-compliant 10/100/1000 Mbps with TCP/IP header checksum offload, VLAN/Q-in-Q, jumbo frames (9.6 KB), and RMON statistics |
| Security Engine | Integrated SEC with AES-128/192/256, SHA-256/384/512, RSA-4096, ECDSA, HMAC, and RNG - fully programmable via descriptor chains |
| High-Speed Interfaces | Three PCI Express 1.0a controllers (x8/x4/x2/x1); dual Serial RapidIO 1.2 (1.25/2.5/3.125 Gbaud); OCeaN crossbar switch fabric (256-byte packets) |
| Package | 1023-pin Fine-Pitch Ceramic Ball Grid Array (FC-PBGA), 35 mm × 35 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch |
Pinout & Package
Package: 1023-pin FC-PBGA (35 mm × 35 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch), RoHS-compliant, lead-free, moisture sensitivity level 3.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD (Core) | Core power supply | 1.1 V ± 55 mV nominal; must be stable before I/O rails; critical for e500 core operation and L1 cache integrity |
| GVDD | DDR2/DDR3 I/O supply | 1.8 V ± 90 mV for DDR2; 1.5 V ± 75 mV for DDR3; powers SSTL-compatible DQ/DQS lines with MVREFn reference |
| LVDD/TVDD | eTSEC I/O supply | 3.3 V or 2.5 V for MII/GMII/RGMII interfaces; determines receiver threshold and drive strength for Ethernet PHY signaling |
| OVDD | DUART/I2C/JTAG supply | 3.3 V ± 165 mV; powers low-speed control interfaces; defines logic thresholds for debug and configuration access |
| BVDD | Local bus & GPIO supply | 3.3 V / 2.5 V / 1.8 V selectable; configures eLBC and GPIO drive strength via PORIMPSCR register |
| SVDD/XVDD | SerDes transceiver supply | 1.1 V ± 55 mV; powers PCI Express and Serial RapidIO transceivers; requires tight regulation and filtering |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Hardware Pattern Matching Engine | Enables line-rate deep packet inspection with 16,000 regex patterns and 8,192 stateful rules - eliminates software-based signature scanning overhead in firewall and IDS applications |
| Integrated Security Engine (SEC) | Offloads IPSec, TLS, and 3GPP encryption/decryption with four parallel crypto-channels, supporting AES-GCM, SHA-512, and RSA-4096 without CPU intervention |
| OCeaN Switch Fabric | Provides non-blocking, priority-aware packet switching between internal units (eTSECs, DMA, SEC, memory) - enables deterministic latency for real-time traffic scheduling |
| Flexible Memory Controller | Supports mixed DDR2/DDR3 configurations with ECC, on-die termination, registered DIMMs, and battery-backed memory - ensures data integrity and uptime in carrier-class base stations |
| PCIe + Serial RapidIO Dual-Mode I/O | Pin-multiplexed interface allowing either single x8 PCIe + dual x2 RapidIO, or dual x4 PCIe - simplifies board design for multi-protocol backplane interconnect in modular routers |
Applications
| Carrier-Grade Router Control Plane | Secure Enterprise Firewall Appliance |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Managing routing tables, BGP sessions, and policy enforcement in high-density edge routers with >100 Gbps throughput. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary control processor executing Linux-based routing stack while offloading packet classification and encryption to SEC and Pattern Matching Engine. Use Value: Reduces host CPU utilization by >70% during encrypted traffic bursts using hardware-accelerated AES-GCM and stateful pattern matching on ingress flows. |
Use Scenario: Deployed in next-generation UTM appliances performing concurrent SSL decryption, intrusion prevention, and application-layer filtering. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central processing unit running firewall OS with dedicated SEC channels handling TLS handshake offload and HMAC verification in parallel with eTSEC packet steering. Use Value: Achieves 2.5 Gbps wire-speed TLS 1.2 decryption using integrated PKEU and AESU - eliminating need for external crypto accelerators. |
| Wireless Base Station Controller | Industrial Protocol Gateway |
|
Use Scenario: Serving as Layer 2/3 controller in LTE eNodeB or 5G gNodeB systems managing fronthaul/backhaul interfaces and radio resource allocation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time control processor interfacing with CPRI/eCPRI FPGAs via RapidIO, coordinating timing synchronization and QoS scheduling across multiple RF units. Use Value: Enables sub-10 µs interrupt latency and deterministic packet forwarding using PIC with 16 priority levels and OCeaN fabric arbitration. |
Use Scenario: Bridging Modbus TCP, PROFINET, and EtherNet/IP protocols in factory automation systems requiring protocol translation and secure remote access. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Protocol gateway SoC executing dual Ethernet stacks with hardware-assisted VLAN tagging, time-stamped packet capture, and secure tunneling via IPSec. Use Value: Supports concurrent 16-channel industrial protocol translation with <50 µs jitter using eTSEC timestamping and SEC-accelerated DTLS tunnels. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar dual-core Power Architecture networking processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPC8572EVRAG | Same die, but RoHS-compliant 1023-pin FC-PBGA with different thermal pad configuration and reflow profile; no SEC firmware lockout | Targeted at industrial temperature grade (–40°C to 105°C) and long-lifecycle deployments where extended thermal margin is required | Select MPC8572EVRAG when operating ambient exceeds 85°C or when legacy firmware compatibility with older SEC microcode versions is needed |
| MPC8548CZQAA | Single-core e500v2, 512 KB L2 cache, no Pattern Matching Engine, reduced eTSEC count (2 vs 4), no OCeaN fabric | Lower-cost entry point for mid-range switches and service gateways where full MPC8572EPXATLD feature set is not required | Choose MPC8548CZQAA only if application does not require dual-core parallelism, hardware regex, or >2 Gbps encrypted throughput |
Compared with MPC8572EVRAG, MPC8572EPXATLD offers tighter voltage tolerance (±55 mV vs ±100 mV on VDD) and guaranteed SEC firmware revision compliance; compared with MPC8548CZQAA, it delivers 2× core throughput, 2× L2 capacity, and full hardware offload for DPI and crypto - making it essential for carrier-class control plane scalability.
Availability
MPC8572EPXATLD is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for carrier-grade router control planes, secure enterprise firewall appliances, wireless base station controllers, and industrial protocol gateways requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for MPC8572EPXATLD 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 automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure solutions, with headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
The MPC8572EPXATLD belongs to NXP's PowerQUICC III family - designed specifically for high-throughput, low-latency communications infrastructure requiring integrated security, packet processing, and multi-protocol interconnect in a single SoC.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3 memory capacity supported by the MPC8572EPXATLD?
The MPC8572EPXATLD supports two independent 64-bit DDR3 memory controllers, each capable of addressing four banks of up to 4 GB per bank. This yields a maximum theoretical DDR3 capacity of 32 GB (2 controllers × 4 banks × 4 GB). The MPC8572EPXATLD requires 1.5 V ± 75 mV GVDD supply and uses SSTL_15-compatible I/O with on-die termination enabled for reliable 800 MT/s operation.
Does the MPC8572EPXATLD support PCIe 2.0 or higher?
No, the MPC8572EPXATLD implements PCI Express 1.0a specification only, supporting link widths of x1, x2, x4, or x8 at 2.5 GT/s per lane. It does not support PCIe 2.0 (5 GT/s) or later generations. The MPC8572EPXATLD's PCIe controllers operate in root complex or endpoint mode with 256-byte maximum payload size and virtual channel 0 only - consistent with Rev. 7 hardware specifications dated March 2016.
How many crypto algorithms does the integrated Security Engine (SEC) in the MPC8572EPXATLD support?
The MPC8572EPXATLD's integrated Security Engine supports 12 distinct cryptographic algorithm families: AES (ECB/CBC/CTR/GCM/CCM/CMAC/OFB/CFB/LRW), DES/3DES, SHA-1/256/384/512, MD5, HMAC, RSA, Diffie-Hellman, Elliptic Curve (F2m/Fp), Kasumi (F8/F9), A5/3, GEA-3, and ARC4. Each is implemented in dedicated hardware execution units (AESU, DEU, MDEU, PKEU, KEU, AFEU) with full descriptor-chain programmability.
Can the MPC8572EPXATLD operate in industrial temperature range?
Yes, the MPC8572EPXATLD is qualified for industrial temperature operation from –40°C to 105°C junction temperature (TJ), as confirmed in Section 2.1.2 of the MPC8572EEC Rev. 7 datasheet. Thermal design must maintain TJ ≤ 105°C under worst-case load using the specified 1023-pin FC-PBGA thermal pad and recommended PCB copper pour per NXP AN3734 guidelines.
Is JTAG boundary scan supported on the MPC8572EPXATLD?
Yes, the MPC8572EPXATLD fully complies with IEEE Std 1149.1™ (JTAG) boundary scan. It includes a dedicated TAP controller enabling system-level access to configuration registers, memory-mapped peripherals, and the entire 36-bit address space via the JTAG port - used for debug, programming, and production test including memory BIST and SerDes loopback modes.
MPC8572EPXATLD Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 1023-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- MPC85xx
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Core Processor:
- PowerPC e500
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 2 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.2GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- Signal Processing; SPE, Security; SEC
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR2, DDR3
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 10/100/1000Mbps (4)
- SATA:
- -
- USB:
- -
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.5V, 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-FCBGA (33x33)
- Additional Interfaces:
- DUART, HSSI, I2C, RapidIO
MPC8572EPXATLD FAQ
1.How can I place an order for MPC8572EPXATLD through Aetrix?
Please submit a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for MPC8572EPXATLD on Aetrix. Our sales agent will provide a competitive quotation and guide you through the order confirmation once you accept the terms.
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5.How can I obtain technical support or documentation for MPC8572EPXATLD?
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6.How does Aetrix verify that MPC8572EPXATLD is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?
All MPC8572EPXATLD products on Aetrix are procured from qualified distributors and authorized channels. Our dedicated quality assurance team conducts strict verification, including traceability checks and, if necessary, third-party testing. This ensures that MPC8572EPXATLD meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of MPC8572EPXATLD?
All MPC8572EPXATLD units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with MPC8572EPXATLD, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
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.
3.The MPC8572EPXATLD part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for MPC8572EPXATLD:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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