MPC8572EVTAVNB

Microprocessors Overview

The MPC8572EVTAVNB is a PowerQUICC III integrated processor featuring two e500 cores operating at 1.333 GHz within a 1023-pin FCBGA package. It includes a shared 1 MB L2 cache, dual DDR2/DDR3 memory controllers with ECC support, four enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers (eTSEC), and one Fast Ethernet controller (FEC). The device integrates a security engine for IPsec and SSL/TLS acceleration, a pattern matching engine with DEFLATE decompression, and two table lookup units. High-speed interconnects include three PCI Express controllers and a Serial RapidIO interface.

Microprocessors Feature Summary

• Dual e500 cores with SPE and floating-point APUs
• Integrated security engine for cryptographic operations
• Hardware-accelerated pattern matching and table lookups
• Multiple high-speed serial interfaces including PCIe and RapidIO

Microprocessors Applications

• Network security equipment such as firewalls and VPNs
• Intrusion detection and prevention systems
• Unified threat management routers
• Symmetrical and asymmetrical multi-core communication systems

Microprocessors Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix AVNB against official NXP documentation to confirm clock speed and temperature range. Confirm component status as this family may be discontinued or restricted for new designs. Ensure compatibility with existing board layouts regarding the 1023-FCBGA package dimensions and pinout.

Microprocessors Selection Notes

Select this processor for applications requiring high-performance content processing and hardware-accelerated security features. Evaluate the need for specific I/O voltage levels and memory controller configurations. Consider the availability of development tools and software support for the Power Architecture environment.

Microprocessors Part Context

Part of the PowerQUICC III family based on the scalable e500 SoC platform. Designed using 90 nm SOI technology to balance performance with power dissipation. Represents an evolution in the PowerQUICC series with enhanced traffic management and security capabilities.

Microprocessors Replacement Considerations

NXP recommends using T1040, T1042, T4080, LS1026, or LS2044 families for new designs.