MPC8568EVTAQGG

Microprocessors Overview

The MPC8568EVTAQGG is a PowerQUICC III integrated processor featuring a single e500v2 core with a maximum clock frequency of 1.333 GHz. It utilizes a 32-bit data bus and operates at a core voltage of 1.1 V. The device includes 32 kB L1 instruction cache, 32 kB L1 data cache, and 512 kB L2 cache/SRAM. It supports DDR/DDR2 SDRAM and interfaces including Ethernet, I2C, PCI, SPI, UART, Serial RapidIO, and PCI Express. The component is housed in an FC-PBGA-1023 package.

Microprocessors Feature Summary

• Integrates a high-performance e500v2 core with double-precision floating-point capabilities and 36-bit physical addressing.
• Features an integrated QUICC Engine supporting multiple serial protocols and ATM interworking.
• Includes an integrated security engine with XOR acceleration for cryptographic processing.
• Provides dual enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers with TCP/IP acceleration.

Microprocessors Applications

• Enterprise networking equipment
• Telecom transmission and switching systems
• 3G wireless infrastructure base stations

Microprocessors Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix to confirm the exact package type, temperature range, and feature set (such as the presence of the security engine) against the official datasheet. Confirm that the required pin multiplexing configuration aligns with the intended interface usage, particularly regarding the mutual exclusivity of x8 PCI Express and Serial RapidIO.

Microprocessors Selection Notes

Select this processor when gigahertz-class performance is required alongside high integration of communication engines. Ensure the design accommodates the specific power sequencing requirements for the 1.1 V core and variable I/O voltages. Verify that the system memory architecture supports the required ECC configurations if data integrity is critical.

Microprocessors Part Context

This component belongs to the NXP PowerQUICC III family, designed for communications applications requiring high throughput and low latency. It is built on a scalable system-on-chip platform using advanced process technology to balance processing power with extensive peripheral integration for network control and data plane tasks.

Microprocessors Replacement Considerations

The MPC8567E is a related variant within the same hardware specification document. Note that the MPC8567E lacks support for x8 PCI Express links and does not include eTSEC1, eTSEC2, or the Table Lookup Unit (TLU). Pin assignments differ between the two models.