P2020NXE2KHC

The P2020NXE2KHC is a dual-core PowerPC e500v2 microprocessor in the QorIQ P2 family, delivering up to 1.2 GHz per core on a 45 nm low-power platform. It integrates processing, memory control and networking interfaces for embedded communications, industrial and defense applications.

Designed for networking and telecom linecards as well as industrial and military use, the device combines dual 32-bit cores, an advanced memory controller with ECC support, an integrated security engine (SEC 3.3), and multiple high-speed interfaces to simplify system design while supporting extended operating temperatures.

Key Features

• Core & Performance  Dual PowerPC e500v2 cores, 32-bit architecture, each running up to 1.2 GHz to support single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.
• Memory Subsystem  64-bit memory controller with support for DDR2 and DDR3 and error correction codes (ECC) to increase data integrity and future-proof memory choices.
• Security & Cryptography  Integrated security engine (SEC 3.3) with cryptography and a random number generator for common networking and wireless security protocols.
• Networking & I/O  Three 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, two USB 2.0 with PHY, plus support for SerDes, PCI Express and RapidIO as described in the product family documentation.
• System Integration  Coherent system bus, coherent peripherals and peripheral set including DUART, SD/MMC, SPI, I2C and GPIO to support diverse embedded designs.
• Package & Temperature Range  689-TEPBGA II (31×31 mm) exposed-pad package, qualified for industrial use with operating temperature range –40 °C to 125 °C.

Typical Applications

• Networking & Telecom Linecards  Use the dual-core P2020 to handle data plane and control plane functions, with integrated Ethernet and packet-processing features for linecard designs.
• Control Plane and Network Appliances  High single-threaded performance per watt and integrated security make the device suitable for control plane tasks and secure network control functions.
• Industrial Systems  Industrial qualification and an extended temperature range enable deployment in less protected outdoor or industrial environments.
• Defense and Aerospace Equipment  The device’s security features, ECC-capable memory controller and wide temperature tolerance support demanding defense or aerospace applications.

Unique Advantages

• Dual-core e500v2 processing: Provides scalable performance for mixed single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads at up to 1.2 GHz per core.
• Integrated security engine (SEC 3.3): Hardware cryptography and RNG accelerate common secure protocols and reduce software overhead.
• Flexible memory support with ECC: 64-bit memory controller supporting DDR2 and DDR3 plus error correction codes for data integrity and future memory options.
• Rich connectivity: Multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports, USB 2.0 with PHY and family-level support for SerDes, PCIe and RapidIO simplify system I/O design.
• Industrial-grade reliability: Industrial qualification and –40 °C to 125 °C operating range enable use in harsh and outdoor environments.
• Pin and software compatibility within the QorIQ family: Pin compatibility with related QorIQ P1/P2 devices and software compatibility with the PowerQUICC family facilitate product scaling and migration.

Why Choose P2020NXE2KHC?

The P2020NXE2KHC combines dual PowerPC e500v2 cores, an ECC-capable 64-bit memory controller, integrated security acceleration and multiple high-speed interfaces in a single industrial-qualified package. This combination of processing capability, security and I/O integration positions the device for embedded designs that require robust control-plane performance and secure networking functionality.

Its pin and software compatibility within the QorIQ family allow designers to scale performance across a common board design, while the extended temperature range and industrial qualification support deployment in demanding environments where reliability and long-term availability matter.

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