MPC8541ECVTALF

Overview

The MPC8541ECVTALF is a PowerQUICC III integrated communications processor featuring an embedded e500 Book E-compatible core. It operates with a maximum clock frequency of 166 MHz and utilizes a 783-pin flip-chip plastic ball grid array (FC-PBGA) package measuring 29 x 29 mm with a 1 mm pitch. The device supports a 64-bit external data bus width and includes a 256 Kbyte on-chip L2 cache/SRAM. Recommended operating conditions specify a core supply voltage of 1.2 V and a junction temperature range up to 105 °C.

Feature Summary

• Integrates a high-performance dual-issue superscalar e500 core with single-precision floating-point operations and dynamic power management capabilities.
• Features an integrated security engine supporting multiple cryptographic algorithms including DES, AES, RSA, and elliptic curve cryptography for secure protocol processing.
• Includes two three-speed Ethernet controllers and a programmable interrupt controller compliant with OpenPIC architecture for efficient network traffic handling.

Applications

• Enterprise networking infrastructure
• Telecommunications transmission systems
• Wireless infrastructure equipment

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'CVTALF' against official NXP documentation to confirm ceramic packaging and lead-free compliance status. Ensure compatibility with required DDR SDRAM timing specifications and power sequencing requirements before integration. Confirm that the 1.2V core voltage and 3.3V/2.5V I/O levels match the target system design constraints.

Selection Notes

Select this component for applications requiring high integration of communication peripherals alongside a powerful RISC processor core. The device balances processing performance with I/O throughput through its OCeaN switch fabric. Consider the available on-chip memory flexibility between cache and SRAM modes when designing memory architectures for latency-sensitive tasks.

Part Context

This processor belongs to the PowerQUICC III family, designed using 90nm silicon-on-insulator technology. It combines system-level support for industry-standard interfaces with embedded Power Architecture processors. The device simplifies board design by integrating multiple PCI ports, Ethernet controllers, and DMA engines into a single SoC solution.

Replacement Considerations

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