MPC8555EPXAPF

The MPC8555EPXAPF is a single-core, 32-bit microprocessor based on the PowerPC e500 core and packaged in a 783-FCPBGA (29×29) surface-mount package. It integrates processor and system logic tailored for embedded networking, telecommunications and wireless infrastructure applications.

Operating at 833 MHz, the device combines on-chip communications controllers, multi-speed Ethernet, DDR/SDRAM memory interfaces and security co-processors to deliver a compact, highly integrated solution for embedded system designs requiring deterministic performance and hardware-assisted security.

Key Features

• Core  PowerPC e500 single-core, 32-bit processor operating at 833 MHz with a dual-issue superscalar design and a 7-stage pipeline for embedded performance.
• On-chip Caches & CPU Features  32 KB L1 instruction cache and 32 KB L1 data cache with parity protection, lockable caches, single-precision floating-point support, memory management unit and performance monitoring facilities.
• Communications & Interfaces  Integrated communications peripherals including two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interfaces, one USB 2.0 port and DUART support for serial connectivity.
• Co-processors & Offload  Built-in Communications Processor Module (CPM) and Security Engine (SEC) co-processors to accelerate communications and cryptographic tasks.
• Memory Controllers  On-chip support for DDR and SDRAM memory controllers to interface with external system memory.
• Security  Hardware cryptography support and a Random Number Generator for secure key generation and accelerated security functions.
• System & Power Management  Dynamic power management features and embedded debug support to assist development and optimize runtime power.
• Package & Thermal  Supplied in a 783-FCPBGA (29×29) BGA package, surface-mountable and specified for operation from 0 °C to 105 °C.
• Compliance  RoHS-compliant and designated with Consumer qualification.

Typical Applications

• Networking Equipment  Use as a control and data-plane processor in routers, switches and managed network devices where integrated Ethernet ports and CPM acceleration reduce system complexity.
• Telecommunications Infrastructure  Suitable for telecom line cards and infrastructure modules that require deterministic embedded processing with hardware security and memory interface flexibility.
• Wireless Infrastructure  Designed for wireless baseband control or backhaul equipment where on-chip communications logic and high-speed interfaces simplify board design.
• Industrial Embedded Systems  Applicable to embedded controllers that need a compact, integrated microprocessor with robust operating temperature range and hardware-assisted security.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated communications  Two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, USB 2.0 and DUART plus the CPM reduce external interface components and simplify board-level design.
• Hardware security acceleration  On-chip cryptography and a Random Number Generator accelerate secure transactions and reduce CPU load for security tasks.
• Embedded memory flexibility  DDR and SDRAM controller support provides designers with options for memory architecture to match performance and cost targets.
• Developer-oriented features  Lockable L1 caches, debug support and performance monitoring facilities aid development, tuning and reliable deployment.
• Compact surface-mount package  The 783-FCPBGA (29×29) BGA package supports high-density system designs while providing necessary I/O for embedded applications.
• Regulatory and environmental readiness  RoHS compliance and Consumer qualification support regulatory and supply-chain requirements for many embedded products.

Why Choose MPC8555EPXAPF?

The MPC8555EPXAPF positions performance, integration and security together for embedded networking and telecommunications designs. Its PowerPC e500 core at 833 MHz, combined with integrated Ethernet, USB, memory controllers and security co-processors, delivers a compact platform that reduces BOM and simplifies system architecture.

This device is well suited to designers building networked or telecom-grade embedded systems who need documented hardware capabilities, on-chip acceleration for communications and security, and support for common memory interfaces. The available hardware specification and reference documentation help streamline development and deployment.

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