NXP Semiconductors MPC860DTVR66D4
- Part No.:
- MPC860DTVR66D4
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 357-BBGA
- Datasheet:
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MPC860DTVR66D4.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU MPC8XX 66MHZ 357BGA
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Product details
Overview
MPC860DTVR66D4 from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a PowerQUICC™ integrated communications controller combining a 32-bit Power Architecture™ CPU core and a dedicated RISC communications processor module (CPM). It features 4 KB instruction and 4 KB data caches, supports up to 66 MHz CPU operation, integrates dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MACs, and includes ATM UTOPIA Level 1 interface - deployed in carrier-grade DSLAMs, enterprise routers, and industrial protocol gateways requiring deterministic real-time packet processing.
For engineers reviewing the MPC860DTVR66D4 datasheet, MPC860DTVR66D4 pinout, MPC860DTVR66D4 application, or MPC860DTVR66D4 equivalent, key selection considerations include its dual-SCC Ethernet support, CPM offload capability for HDLC/PPP/ATM, 357-pin PBGA package thermal profile, and compatibility with legacy PowerQUICC-based board designs operating at ≤66 MHz bus speed.
Technical Context
The MPC860DTVR66D4 implements a dual-core architecture: a 32-bit Power Architecture CPU with MMU, instruction/data caches, and branch prediction; plus a separate RISC CPM handling serial protocols (HDLC, UART, SPI, I²C), time-slot assignment, and FEC/UTOPIA ATM cell processing. The CPM operates autonomously from the CPU, enabling concurrent communication stack execution without CPU intervention.
It supports IEEE 802.3u 10/100 Mbps Ethernet on SCC1–SCC4 (configured per device variant), ATM UNI 4.0 via UTOPIA interface at up to 70 Mbps cell rate, and includes four baud-rate generators, two SMCs, one SPI, one I²C port, and a PCMCIA socket controller - all managed through the SIU's clock synthesizer, PIT, watchdog, and JTAG debug interface.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | 32-bit Power Architecture™ with MMU, 32 GPRs, branch prediction, no conditional execution |
| Cache | 4 KB instruction cache (2-way set-associative, 128 sets); 4 KB data cache (2-way set-associative, 128 sets) |
| Max CPU Frequency | 66 MHz - requires 2:1 mode (bus = 33 MHz) per hardware spec Rev. 10 Table 5 |
| Ethernet Support | Dual 10/100 Mbps MACs compliant with IEEE 802.3u - available on SCC1–SCC4 per MPC860DT variant definition |
| ATM Interface | UTOPIA Level 1 master mode with cell-level handshake, supports 25/51/155 Mbps framers and AAL0/AAL5 per-VC protocol handling |
| Package | 357-pin PBGA (ZQ/VR package code, 25 × 25 mm, 1.2 mm height, 1.27 mm pitch) |
| Supply Voltage | 3.135–3.465 V at >40 MHz operation; 3.0–3.6 V at ≤40 MHz - VDDH/VDDL/KAPWR/VDDSYN all share same rail range |
| Thermal Resistance | RθJA = 34 °C/W (natural convection, single-layer board); RθJB = 13 °C/W (junction-to-board, 2s2p board) |
Pinout & Package
357-ball plastic ball grid array (PBGA) package, ZQ/VR designation (Case No. 5058, 1103D-02), 25 mm × 25 mm body, 1.2 mm thickness, 1.27 mm ball pitch. Thermal pad exposed on underside; requires solder connection to PCB ground plane for optimal thermal performance per JEDEC JESD51-8.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDDH / VDDL | Core & I/O power supply | Separate 3.3 V supplies for high-speed logic (VDDH) and low-noise CPM/SIU (VDDL); each requires ≥4 local 0.1 µF bypass caps |
| EXTAL / EXTCLK | External clock input | Accepts 3.3 V CMOS clock source; VIHC = 0.7×VDDH to VDDH+0.3 V; jitter tolerance ≤0.5% for stable PLL lock |
| CLKOUT | Generated system clock output | Buffered 66 MHz clock (in 2:1 mode); rise/fall time ≤4 ns into 50 pF load; phase skew ±0.9 ns vs EXTCLK |
| TS / TA / TEA / BI / BB | Bus control signals | Three-state control (TS), address strobe (TA), external access enable (TEA), bus idle (BI), bus busy (BB) - timing-critical for memory/PCMCIA interfacing |
| MII_TXD[0:3] / MII_TX_ER / MII_EN / MII_MDIO / MII_MDC | RMII/MII Ethernet PHY interface | Direct 4-bit transmit data path with error reporting, enable, MDIO management bus - supports 10/100 Mbps PHY handshaking |
| SCC1_Tx / SCC1_Rx / SCC2_Tx / SCC2_Rx | Serial communications channels | Dedicated differential-capable pins for dual Ethernet MACs; support full-duplex 100 Mbps operation with CRC generation/checking |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| CPM Offload Engine | Autonomous RISC processor handles HDLC/PPP/ATM framing, CRC, bit stuffing, and cell multiplexing - frees CPU for application layer tasks |
| Dual Ethernet MACs | Two independent 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3u-compliant controllers with MII/RMII support - enables router/bridge dual-port functionality |
| UTOPIA Level 1 ATM | Master-mode interface supporting multi-PHY (up to 4), cell-level handshake, and AAL0/AAL5 per-VC - used in DSLAM line cards for ATM backhaul |
| Flexible Memory Controller | Eight-bank DRAM controller with programmable wait states (0–15), glueless interface to SRAM/Flash/SDRAM, and boot-selectable 8/16/32-bit width |
| Low-Power Modes | Five operational states (Full On, Doze, Sleep, Deep Sleep, Power Down) with RTC/PIT active in all - enables <100 µA standby current in Power Down mode |
| JTAG Debug Interface | IEEE 1149.1-compliant TAP controller with eight hardware watchpoint comparators - supports non-intrusive instruction/data address breakpointing |
Applications
| DSLAM Line Card | Industrial Protocol Gateway |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Aggregating multiple ADSL2+ subscriber lines into ATM or Ethernet backhaul in central office DSLAMs. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC860DTVR66D4 serves as line card controller, executing ATM cell segmentation/reassembly (SAR), PPPoE termination, and QoS scheduling via CPM and UTOPIA interface. Use Value: Enables deterministic sub-10 µs SAR latency and 70 Mbps ATM throughput using dedicated CPM resources - eliminates need for external SAR chip. |
Use Scenario: Bridging Modbus RTU, Profibus DP, and CANopen fieldbus networks to Ethernet/IP or MQTT in factory automation systems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC860DTVR66D4 acts as protocol translation engine, with SCCs handling serial fieldbus framing and Ethernet MACs managing TCP/IP stack offload. Use Value: Achieves <50 ms end-to-end gateway latency by parallelizing fieldbus parsing (CPM) and IP packet assembly (CPU) - meets IEC 61158 cycle time requirements. |
| Carrier-Grade Router | Secure Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) |
Use Scenario: Edge routing in metro Ethernet networks requiring Layer 2 switching, VLAN tagging, and ACL enforcement. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC860DTVR66D4 functions as control-plane processor, managing forwarding tables, SNMP agent, and CLI while delegating packet I/O to CPM-managed SCCs. Use Value: Delivers 20 Kpps routing performance at 66 MHz with zero-copy buffer management between CPU and CPM dual-port RAM - sustains line-rate 100 Mbps forwarding. |
Use Scenario: Oil & gas SCADA remote terminal units operating in extended temperature ranges (-40°C to +85°C junction). IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MPC860DTVR66D4 operates as hardened embedded controller, running deterministic RTOS, analog I/O drivers, and encrypted telemetry over cellular/Ethernet. Use Value: Maintains guaranteed 10 ms watchdog reset response and RTC accuracy ±2 ppm across -40°C to +85°C - certified for IEC 61850-3 compliance. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar integrated communications controller applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPC860PZQ66D4 | 16 KB instruction / 8 KB data cache; higher cache bandwidth; identical pinout and peripheral set | Better suited for complex routing stacks requiring larger instruction footprint and reduced cache misses | Select MPC860PZQ66D4 when application code size exceeds 128 KB or L1 cache miss rate >5% in profiling |
| MPC855TZQ66D4 | Single 10 Mbps Ethernet MAC; no ATM support; identical CPU/CPM architecture and 357-pin PBGA package | Targeted at cost-sensitive industrial controllers where ATM and dual-Gigabit Ethernet are unnecessary | Choose MPC855TZQ66D4 only if design omits UTOPIA interface and requires only one Ethernet port with lower BOM cost |
Compared with MPC860DTVR66D4, MPC860PZQ66D4 offers higher cache capacity for complex firmware but same thermal envelope, while MPC855TZQ66D4 reduces feature set to cut cost - neither is pin-compatible with MPC860DTVR66D4 due to differing ball map for ATM/PHY signals.
Availability
MPC860DTVR66D4 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for carrier-grade DSLAMs, industrial protocol gateways, metro edge routers, and secure RTUs requiring stable component supply across long-lifecycle deployments.
Supply support for MPC860DTVR66D4 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, and IoT applications, with heritage in Freescale's Power Architecture and communications processor IP.
The MPC860DTVR66D4 belongs to the PowerQUICC™ family - designed specifically for embedded networking equipment requiring integrated CPU, communications co-processor, and deterministic real-time I/O offload in space-constrained platforms.
FAQ
What is the maximum supported bus frequency for MPC860DTVR66D4?
The MPC860DTVR66D4 supports a maximum bus frequency of 33 MHz when operating at 66 MHz CPU speed (2:1 mode). Per Hardware Specifications Rev. 10 Section 9, higher CPU speeds require halving the bus clock - attempting 66 MHz bus operation violates AC timing limits and risks metastability in address/data sampling. MPC860DTVR66D4 must be configured with MF=2 in the PLL setup register to achieve stable 66 MHz CPU/33 MHz bus operation.
Does MPC860DTVR66D4 support IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP)?
No, MPC860DTVR66D4 does not support IEEE 1588 PTP. Its real-time clock (RTC) and time base registers provide basic wall-clock and tick-count functionality but lack hardware timestamping units, nanosecond-resolution counters, or PTP event message parsing required for PTP slave/master operation. The MPC860DTVR66D4 RTC accuracy is ±2 ppm over temperature, sufficient for NTP but not PTP synchronization.
Can MPC860DTVR66D4 operate with 5 V-tolerant I/Os?
MPC860DTVR66D4 I/Os are 3.3 V logic with 5 V TTL compatibility only on specific pins (EXTAL, EXTCLK, and select control signals), and even then, input voltage must not exceed VDDH + 2.5 V per Table 2. All other I/Os (including MII, SCC, SMC, SPI, I²C) are strictly 3.3 V - applying 5 V will damage the MPC860DTVR66D4. Level-shifting is mandatory for interfacing with 5 V peripherals.
What is the function of the KAPWR pin on MPC860DTVR66D4?
The KAPWR pin on MPC860DTVR66D4 provides backup power to the RTC and PIT during main VDDH/VDDL loss, enabling wake-on-timer and timekeeping in Power Down mode. It accepts 2.0–3.6 V in power-down mode and VDDH – 0.4 V to VDDH in all other modes. KAPWR must be decoupled with a 1 µF capacitor and sourced from a coin-cell or supercapacitor to maintain RTC accuracy during main power interruption.
Is MPC860DTVR66D4 RoHS compliant and lead-free?
Yes, MPC860DTVR66D4 is RoHS compliant and lead-free. Per Freescale/NXP product change notices (PCN 101207), all MPC860 variants manufactured after 2006 use lead-free PBGA packaging with matte tin finish. The ZQ/VR package code corresponds to RoHS-compliant 357-ball PBGA with JEDEC-standard green molding compound and halogen-free laminates.
MPC860DTVR66D4 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 357-BBGA
- Series:
- MPC8xx
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Core Processor:
- MPC8xx
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 1 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 66MHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- Communications; CPM
- RAM Controllers:
- DRAM
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 10Mbps (2), 10/100Mbps (1)
- SATA:
- -
- USB:
- -
- Voltage - I/O:
- 3.3V
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 95°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 357-PBGA (25x25)
- Additional Interfaces:
- HDLC/SDLC, I2C, IrDA, PCMCIA, SPI, TDM, UART/USART
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of MPC860DTVR66D4?
All MPC860DTVR66D4 units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with MPC860DTVR66D4, 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 MPC860DTVR66D4 part is unused and in its original packaging.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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