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NXP Semiconductors MPC8572VJAULE
- Part No.:
- MPC8572VJAULE
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 1023-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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MPC8572VJAULE.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU MPC85XX 1.333GHZ 1023BGA
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Product details
Overview
MPC8572VJAULE from NXP is a dual-core Power Architecture® 32-bit communications processor with two e500v2 cores, 1 MB shared L2 cache/SRAM with full ECC, dual 64-bit DDR2/DDR3 memory controllers (up to 16 GB per controller), integrated security engine (SEC) supporting AES-128/192/256, SHA-256/384/512, RSA-4096, and four enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers (eTSEC) compliant with IEEE 802.3ab/z/ac. It targets high-throughput network infrastructure applications including enterprise routers and secure gateways.
For engineers reviewing the MPC8572VJAULE datasheet, MPC8572VJAULE pinout, MPC8572VJAULE application, or MPC8572VJAULE equivalent, key selection criteria include dual e500v2 core performance at up to 1.5 GHz, hardware-accelerated IPsec/SSL/TLS offload, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet with TCP/IP header checksum acceleration, DDR3-1333 support with on-die termination, and 1023-pin FC-PBGA packaging for thermal and signal integrity in carrier-grade designs.
Technical Context
The MPC8572VJAULE implements two identical e500v2 cores with 32 KB L1 instruction and 32 KB L1 data caches (parity-protected), SPE and double-precision floating-point APUs, and a 36-bit real address space with MMU supporting 4 KB–4 GB page sizes. Its coherency module (ECM) ensures cache consistency between cores and system masters.
It integrates a 1 MB configurable L2 cache/SRAM with eight-way set-associative organization, ECC on 64-bit boundaries, and flexible per-core allocation; dual DDR2/DDR3 controllers with 64-bit interfaces, full ECC, auto-refresh, and 1.8-V SSTL_1.8 / 1.5-V DDR3 I/O compatibility; and a programmable interrupt controller compliant with OpenPIC architecture supporting 16 priority levels and 12 discrete external interrupts.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Architecture | Dual e500v2 32-bit Power Architecture cores with SPE, scalar/double-precision FP APUs, and 36-bit real addressing |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB instruction + 32 KB data per core, parity-protected, lockable per line or globally |
| L2 Memory | 1 MB shared cache/SRAM, eight-way set-associative, full ECC on 64-bit boundary, configurable per core |
| Memory Interface | Dual 64-bit DDR2/DDR3 controllers, up to 4 GB/bank × 4 banks = 16 GB/controller, 1.8-V SSTL_1.8 / 1.5-V DDR3 I/O |
| Ethernet | Four eTSECs supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps, IEEE 802.3ab/z/ac, RGMII/SGMII/GMII, TCP/IP header checksum acceleration |
| Security Engine | Integrated SEC with AES-128/192/256, SHA-256/384/512, RSA-4096, ECC-1023, HMAC, RNG, and CRC-32/CRC-32C |
| Package | 1023-pin Fine-Pitch Ceramic Ball Grid Array (FC-PBGA), RoHS-compliant, 35 mm × 35 mm body |
Pinout & Package
Package: 1023-pin FC-PBGA (35 mm × 35 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch), thermally enhanced with exposed thermal pad. Pinout supports multiplexed high-speed I/O configurations including single x8/x4/x2/x1 PCI Express, dual x4/x2/x1 PCI Express, or mixed Serial RapidIO + PCI Express modes.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD, AVDD, SVDD, XVDD | Core & SerDes power supplies | 1.1 V ± 55 mV nominal; strict sequencing required (VDD before GVDD) to prevent DDR initialization failure |
| GVDD | DDR2/DDR3 I/O supply | 1.8 V ± 90 mV for DDR2; 1.5 V ± 75 mV for DDR3; referenced by MVREFn = GVDD/2 ± 1% |
| LVDD / TVDD | eTSEC I/O supply | 3.3 V ± 165 mV or 2.5 V ± 125 mV; supports GMII/MII/RGMII/SGMII physical layer interfaces |
| OVDD | DUART/I2C/JTAG supply | 3.3 V ± 165 mV; powers 45 Ω CMOS I/O drivers for debug, configuration, and serial control |
| BVDD | Local bus & GPIO supply | 3.3 V / 2.5 V / 1.8 V selectable; drives 25–125 Ω programmable output impedance for NOR/NAND/Flash interfacing |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dual e500v2 Cores | Independent 32-bit Power Architecture cores with 32 KB L1 I/D caches, SPE APU, and double-precision FP unit-enables symmetric multiprocessing in routing and firewall applications |
| Hardware Security Engine (SEC) | Four crypto-channels with AES-GCM/CCM, SHA-512, RSA-4096, and PKEU-offloads IPSec/SSL/TLS processing from CPU, reducing latency in encrypted traffic paths |
| Pattern Matching Engine | 16,000 regex patterns (128 B max), 8,192 stateful rules, DEFLATE decompression-accelerates deep packet inspection and content-aware filtering without software intervention |
| OCeaN Switch Fabric | Full-crossbar packet switch with priority-based reordering and starvation avoidance-enables deterministic inter-core and peripheral data routing in multi-threaded control plane designs |
| PCI Express & Serial RapidIO | Three PCIe 1.0a controllers (x8/x4/x2/x1) and dual 3.125 Gbaud Serial RapidIO links-supports high-bandwidth expansion for NICs, accelerators, or inter-processor communication |
Applications
| Enterprise Router Control Plane | Secure Unified Threat Management Appliance |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Managing routing tables, BGP/OSPF protocol stacks, and QoS policy enforcement in 10 Gbps edge routers. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-core application processor executing Linux-based control plane software with hardware-accelerated packet classification via TLU and pattern matching. Use Value: 1 MB L2 cache reduces memory latency for route lookups; eTSEC TCP/IP acceleration cuts CPU load by >40% during IPv4/IPv6 header processing. |
Use Scenario: Real-time inspection of encrypted HTTPS, SMTPS, and IPsec traffic in next-generation firewalls. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Integrated security engine (SEC) performs AES-256-GCM decryption and SHA-384 hashing in parallel with dual e500v2 cores running Snort/Suricata IDS logic. Use Value: Hardware crypto offload achieves 1.2 Gbps IPsec throughput without degrading control-plane responsiveness or requiring external crypto ASICs. |
| Industrial Ethernet Gateway | Carrier-Grade Media Server |
|
Use Scenario: Bridging PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP protocols across time-sensitive industrial networks. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Deterministic packet switching via OCeaN fabric and precise timestamping using eTSEC hardware timers for IEEE 1588 PTP synchronization. Use Value: Sub-microsecond jitter in timestamp capture enables <100 ns clock alignment across distributed PLCs and HMIs. |
Use Scenario: Transcoding and streaming encrypted video over DOCSIS 3.1 and GPON networks in CMTS and OLT platforms. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Pattern Matching Engine decompresses gzip-encoded HTTP payloads while SEC handles DTLS 1.2 handshake and SRTP encryption for VoD streams. Use Value: DEFLATE + AES-128-CBC acceleration reduces end-to-end media pipeline latency by 3.2 ms versus software-only implementation. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPC8572E | Same silicon die; VJAULE denotes lead-free, RoHS-compliant 1023-pin FC-PBGA with extended temperature grade (–40°C to 105°C junction) | Identical feature set and pinout; differs only in packaging and qualification-direct replacement in new designs requiring RoHS compliance | Select MPC8572VJAULE when RoHS compliance, extended temperature operation, or traceable sourcing is required; MPC8572E may be used in legacy non-RoHS systems. |
| LS1043A | ARM Cortex-A53 quad-core, 1.6 GHz, no integrated SEC, uses external crypto accelerator; DDR4 support instead of DDR3 | Targets newer SD-WAN and vCPE deployments where ARM ecosystem tooling and virtualization support outweigh legacy Power Architecture compatibility | Choose LS1043A for greenfield Linux-based SD-WAN appliances; MPC8572VJAULE remains optimal for sustaining existing PowerQUICC III-based router platforms with hardware crypto and eTSEC integration. |
Compared with MPC8572E, MPC8572VJAULE offers identical functionality with RoHS-compliant packaging and extended thermal rating-no design changes needed. Compared with LS1043A, it provides mature hardware crypto acceleration and eTSEC offload but lacks ARM ecosystem support and DDR4 capability-making it ideal for long-lifecycle carrier infrastructure upgrades rather than new ARM-native deployments.
Availability
MPC8572VJAULE is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for enterprise routing, secure gateway, industrial Ethernet gateway, and carrier-grade media server applications requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for MPC8572VJAULE 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 MPC8572VJAULE belongs to NXP's PowerQUICC III family-designed specifically for high-performance, secure, and scalable communications processing in carrier-class networking equipment where deterministic latency, hardware crypto acceleration, and long-term availability are critical.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the MPC8572VJAULE?
The MPC8572VJAULE operates at a maximum core frequency of 1.5 GHz under recommended conditions (VDD = 1.1 V ± 55 mV, TJ ≤ 105°C). This frequency is validated across the full industrial temperature range and supports sustained dual-core execution of routing, firewall, and media processing workloads without thermal throttling in properly heatsinked FC-PBGA layouts.
Does the MPC8572VJAULE support DDR3L (1.35 V) memory?
No, the MPC8572VJAULE supports only standard DDR3 (1.5 V ± 75 mV) and DDR2 (1.8 V ± 90 mV) interfaces per its electrical specifications. DDR3L is not listed in Table 2 of the MPC8572EEC Rev. 7 datasheet, and GVDD must be regulated to 1.5 V nominal for DDR3 operation-using DDR3L modules risks interface timing violations and data corruption.
How many Ethernet ports does the MPC8572VJAULE natively support?
The MPC8572VJAULE integrates four independent enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers (eTSEC1–eTSEC4), each capable of 10/100/1000 Mbps operation with full IEEE 802.3ab/z/ac compliance. All four eTSECs support RGMII, SGMII, and GMII PHY interfaces-enabling native quad-port 1 GbE connectivity without external switches or PHYs.
Is the MPC8572VJAULE pin-compatible with the MPC8572E?
Yes, the MPC8572VJAULE is pin-compatible with the MPC8572E. Both share the identical 1023-pin FC-PBGA package, identical pin functions, and identical power/thermal requirements. The "VJAULE" suffix denotes RoHS-compliant packaging and extended temperature qualification-but requires no PCB layout changes when replacing MPC8572E in existing designs.
What debug interfaces are available on the MPC8572VJAULE?
The MPC8572VJAULE provides IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary scan for structural testing and a System Access Port (SAP) via the same JTAG TAP controller for full-system memory and register access. SAP supports 32-bit configuration register reads/writes, cache-line burst memory transfers, and 4-KB block uploads/downloads-enabling comprehensive firmware validation and low-level bring-up without external debug probes.
MPC8572VJAULE Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 1023-BBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- MPC85xx
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Core Processor:
- PowerPC e500
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 2 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.333GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- Signal Processing; SPE
- 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:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 1023-FCPBGA (33x33)
- Additional Interfaces:
- DUART, HSSI, I2C, RapidIO
MPC8572VJAULE FAQ
1.How can I place an order for MPC8572VJAULE through Aetrix?
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6.How does Aetrix verify that MPC8572VJAULE is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?
All MPC8572VJAULE 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 MPC8572VJAULE meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of MPC8572VJAULE?
All MPC8572VJAULE units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with MPC8572VJAULE, 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 MPC8572VJAULE part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for MPC8572VJAULE:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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