P2020NXN2HHC

The P2020NXN2HHC is a dual-core PowerPC e500v2 microprocessor in the QorIQ P2 family, running at up to 1.2 GHz. It targets networking, telecom, military and industrial markets where high single-threaded performance per watt, integrated connectivity and hardware security accelerate control-plane and communications workloads.

Designed for industrial environments, the device is qualified for an operating junction range of –40 °C to 125 °C and supports a broad set of memory and I/O options to simplify system design.

Key Features

• Core Architecture Dual PowerPC e500v2 cores, 32-bit, operating up to 1.2 GHz to support multi-threaded and application-level parallelism.
• Memory Subsystem 64-bit memory controller with support for DDR2 and DDR3 memory technologies and error-correction capabilities for high-reliability systems.
• Integrated Security Optional Security Engine (SEC 3.3) providing cryptography and a hardware random number generator; supports algorithms commonly used in IPsec, SSL and 3GPP protocols.
• Networking & Interfaces Three 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports with advanced packet parsing, flow control, QoS features and IEEE 1588 time stamping; two USB 2.0 interfaces with PHY and additional DUART, SPI, I²C and GPIO peripherals.
• Connectivity Expansion Integrated SerDes, PCI Express and RapidIO-capable interconnects for high-speed I/O and board-level integration.
• Package & Mounting 689-ball TEPBGA II exposed-pad package (31 × 31 mm), surface-mount mounting for compact, thermally efficient board layouts.
• Industrial Qualification & Environmental Industrial qualification with an operating temperature range of –40 °C to 125 °C and RoHS compliance.

Typical Applications

• Networking & Telecom Linecards — Dual-core processing and multiple gigabit Ethernet ports enable control-plane and data-plane functionality on linecards and modular networking equipment.
• Security Gateways & VPN Appliances — Integrated security engine, cryptography support and RNG accelerate IPsec and SSL workloads for secure communications.
• Industrial & Rugged Systems — Industrial qualification and wide operating temperature range suit outdoor, defense and industrial automation applications with tight thermal constraints.
• Embedded Communication Controllers — DDR2/DDR3 support, rich peripheral set and high single-threaded performance make the device appropriate for protocol-intensive embedded controllers.

Unique Advantages

• High single-threaded performance per watt: Up to 1.2 GHz PowerPC e500v2 cores deliver strong single-thread performance for control-plane tasks while maintaining a low-power platform.
• Integrated security offload: SEC 3.3 engine with cryptography and RNG reduces CPU load for secure packet processing and protocol handling.
• Rich native connectivity: Three gigabit Ethernet ports plus USB, SerDes, PCIe and RapidIO enable dense network interfacing and flexible board-level integration.
• Memory flexibility with reliability: 64-bit memory controller supporting DDR2/DDR3 and ECC provides performance headroom and error correction for dependable operation.
• Industrial-grade robustness: Qualification for –40 °C to 125 °C operation and an exposed-pad PBGA package support thermally efficient, rugged designs.
• Platform scalability: Software and pin compatibility across the QorIQ family allow designers to scale performance using common board designs.

Why Choose P2020NXN2HHC?

The P2020NXN2HHC combines a dual-core PowerPC e500v2 architecture with extensive networking, memory and security features to deliver a compact, industrial-grade processing solution for communications and embedded systems. Its balance of single-thread performance, integrated accelerators and wide-temperature qualification makes it suitable for control-plane, security and rugged embedded applications.

With support for DDR2/DDR3 memory, multiple gigabit Ethernet ports, hardware security and a thermally efficient PBGA package, this device offers a scalable platform for designers seeking long-term robustness, compatibility with established software ecosystems and simplified hardware integration.

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