P1023NSN5CFB

The P1023NSN5CFB is a dual-core PowerPC e500v2 microprocessor in the QorIQ P1 family, operating at 500 MHz and delivered in a 457-TEPBGA-1 (19×19) surface-mount package. It targets networking and embedded communications applications that require a balance of processing performance, integrated I/O and memory support.

Designed for data plane and control plane workloads, the device integrates high-performance packet-handling features, on-chip security acceleration and support for DDR3/DDR3L memory to simplify system design and improve throughput for routing, security gateway and enterprise WLAN applications.

Key Features

• Core & Performance  Dual PowerPC e500v2 32-bit cores running at 500 MHz, providing parallel processing for multi-threaded networking tasks.
• Memory Subsystem  Integrated memory controller with support for DDR3 and DDR3L devices to enable system memory flexibility.
• Data Path Acceleration (DPAA)  Architecture optimized for efficient packet forwarding and sharing of networking interfaces and accelerators among CPU cores to reduce software overhead.
• Security Acceleration  Integrated security engine with support for common cryptographic algorithms and header/trailer offload for protocols such as IPSec and SSL/TLS to accelerate secure networking functions.
• Network Interfaces  Two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports with advanced packet parsing, flow control and quality-of-service features; includes IEEE 1588 time-stamping capabilities.
• High-speed I/O  Integrated USB 2.0 controller with PHY and SerDes lanes that can be apportioned across PCI Express and SGMII ports for flexible peripheral connectivity.
• Cache & Memory Options  256 KB L2 cache configurable for partitioning between cores or for use as SRAM/stashing memory to tailor performance to application needs.
• Package & Mounting  457-FBGA supplier package (457-TEPBGA-1, 19×19) in a surface-mount form factor suitable for compact embedded designs.
• Operating Range & Compliance  Consumer-qualified device rated for operation from 0 °C to 105 °C and RoHS compliant.
• Additional Interfaces  On-chip DUART and multiple PCI Express controllers for control-plane connectivity and peripheral expansion.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise WLAN  Suitable for access point controllers and radio-edge processing where integrated PCIe and SerDes enable connectivity to 802.11 radio modules.
• Fixed Routers and Gateways  Used in branch and edge routers to handle routing, bridging and QoS with offloaded packet processing and DPAA acceleration.
• Security Gateways and VPN Appliances  Hardware-accelerated cryptography and protocol offload support IPSec/SSL termination and secure tunneling at line rates.
• Networking Linecards and Telecom Modules  Designed for linecard and module integration with multi-core control and data plane partitioning using configurable L2 cache.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated Networking and Security: On-chip DPAA plus a security engine and protocol offload reduce software overhead and simplify implementation of secure packet processing.
• Memory Flexibility: DDR3/DDR3L support and configurable 256 KB L2 cache let designers optimize for performance or deterministic behavior.
• Rich I/O Mix: Dual Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 + PHY, multiple PCIe controllers and SerDes lanes provide versatile connectivity options for diverse system architectures.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 457-TEPBGA-1 (19×19) package supports space-constrained embedded boards while enabling standard SMT assembly.
• Deployment Temperature Range: Rated for operation from 0 °C to 105 °C to support a range of embedded environments.
• Standards-oriented Feature Set: Ethernet capabilities include IEEE 1588 time-stamping and advanced QoS features to assist in precise timing and traffic management.

Why Choose P1023NSN5CFB?

The P1023NSN5CFB combines dual PowerPC e500v2 cores with a focused feature set for networking and communications systems, delivering integrated memory support, security acceleration and flexible I/O in a compact BGA package. Its architecture and DPAA-enabled data path are suited to designs that require efficient packet processing alongside control-plane tasks.

This device is well matched to engineers building enterprise WLAN equipment, fixed routers, security appliances and telecom linecards who need a balanced solution for throughput, offload capabilities and system integration while maintaining a consumer-grade qualification and RoHS compliance.

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