NXP Semiconductors MPC8572EVTAVNE

Overview

MPC8572EVTAVNE from NXP is a dual-core Power Architecture® e500-based integrated communications processor targeting high-throughput network infrastructure and embedded control applications. It integrates two 32-bit e500v2 cores, 1 Mbyte shared L2 cache/SRAM with full ECC, dual 64-bit DDR2/DDR3 memory controllers (supporting up to 16 Gbytes per controller), four enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers (eTSECs), integrated security engine (SEC) with AES/SHA/RSA acceleration, and Serial RapidIO® 1.2 + PCI Express 1.0a interfaces. It is used in carrier-grade routers, secure gateways, and industrial control systems requiring deterministic real-time processing and hardware-accelerated cryptography.

For engineers reviewing the MPC8572EVTAVNE datasheet, MPC8572EVTAVNE pinout, MPC8572EVTAVNE application, or MPC8572EVTAVNE equivalent, key selection considerations include dual-e500 core timing coherency, DDR2/DDR3 interface voltage tolerance (1.8 V / 1.5 V), SEC crypto-channel concurrency, eTSEC TCP/IP offload capability, and 1023-pin FC-PBGA thermal-mechanical constraints.

Technical Context

The MPC8572EVTAVNE implements two identical e500v2 cores with separate 32-Kbyte L1 instruction and data caches (parity-protected), SPE and double-precision floating-point APUs, and a 36-bit real addressing MMU optimized for embedded use. Its coherency is managed by the e500 Coherency Module (ECM), and address translation handled by a configurable ATMU with eight outbound windows for Serial RapidIO and four for PCI Express.

Hardware acceleration includes a dedicated Pattern Matching Engine supporting 16,000 regex patterns and stateful rule execution, a Deflate decompression engine, two Table Lookup Units (up to 16M entries each), and an integrated XOR/CRC engine for RAID and packet integrity. The OCeaN switch fabric provides non-blocking crossbar routing between internal masters with priority-based packet reordering and starvation avoidance.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

The MPC8572EVTAVNE is housed in a 1023-pin FC-PBGA package with 35 mm × 35 mm footprint and 1.0 mm ball pitch. Thermal pad on underside requires solder paste stencil design per NXP AN3722. Pin assignment follows JEDEC MO-270AB standard with dedicated power/ground ball arrays per supply domain (VDD, GVDD, LVDD, etc.).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MPC8572EVTAVNE, MPC8572EVTAVN omits extended-temperature validation but retains identical crypto, networking, and memory features; MPC8572EVTAAN adds RoHS compliance without altering functionality-making it a drop-in replacement where environmental regulations apply.

Availability

MPC8572EVTAVNE is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for carrier-grade router control planes, secure firewall appliances, industrial protocol gateways, and defense communications terminals requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.

Supply support for MPC8572EVTAVNE 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 communications markets.

The MPC8572EVTAVNE belongs to NXP's PowerQUICC III family-designed specifically for high-performance, hardware-accelerated communications processing in infrastructure equipment where deterministic latency, cryptographic throughput, and multi-protocol I/O integration are critical.

FAQ

What is the maximum DDR3 memory capacity supported by the MPC8572EVTAVNE?

The MPC8572EVTAVNE supports two independent 64-bit DDR3 memory controllers, each capable of addressing four banks of up to 4 Gbytes-yielding a maximum total capacity of 32 Gbytes (16 Gbytes per controller). This assumes x8 or x16 DRAM devices with proper address mapping configured via the ATMU and DDR controller registers. The MPC8572EVTAVNE datasheet specifies full ECC support and on-die termination compatibility for all DDR3 configurations.

Does the MPC8572EVTAVNE support PCIe endpoint mode?

Yes, the MPC8572EVTAVNE supports configurable PCIe operation as either root complex or endpoint, per its three PCI Express controllers compliant with PCI Express 1.0a. Endpoint mode enables the MPC8572EVTAVNE to function as a high-bandwidth peripheral in host systems-such as serving as a secure crypto coprocessor or intelligent NIC attached to an x86 server motherboard. Configuration is controlled via POR strap bits and configuration space registers.

How many crypto channels does the integrated Security Engine (SEC) in the MPC8572EVTAVNE provide?

The MPC8572EVTAVNE integrates a four-channel Security Engine (SEC) capable of concurrent execution of cryptographic operations-including AES, SHA, RSA, and Kasumi algorithms. Each channel supports multi-command descriptor chains and dynamic allocation of execution units (AESU, MDEU, PKEU, etc.), enabling parallel processing of IPsec, TLS, and 3GPP security protocols without CPU intervention. This architecture delivers sustained throughput exceeding 1.2 Gbps for AES-128-CBC encryption.

What is the purpose of the OCeaN switch fabric in the MPC8572EVTAVNE?

The OCeaN (On-Chip Ethernet and Networking) switch fabric in the MPC8572EVTAVNE is a non-blocking crossbar that routes traffic between internal masters-including e500 cores, DMA controllers, eTSECs, and the security engine. It prioritizes packets, reorders them to avoid head-of-line blocking, implements starvation avoidance, and supports payloads up to 256 bytes. This enables deterministic, low-latency communication essential for real-time packet classification and secure flow processing in the MPC8572EVTAVNE.

Can the MPC8572EVTAVNE operate with DDR2 and DDR3 memory simultaneously?

No, the MPC8572EVTAVNE cannot operate DDR2 and DDR3 memory simultaneously on the same controller. Each of its two DDR controllers is configurable for either DDR2 or DDR3 mode-not mixed-mode operation-but both controllers may be independently set: one to DDR2 (1.8-V GVDD) and the other to DDR3 (1.5-V GVDD), provided their respective I/O supplies are correctly routed and decoupled. This dual-mode flexibility allows heterogeneous memory subsystems in large-scale buffering applications.