P2040NSN7HLC

The P2040NSN7HLC is a QorIQ P2 series integrated communication microprocessor featuring four PowerPC e500mc cores at 800 MHz. It combines multicore processing, data path acceleration logic and a broad set of network and peripheral interfaces for embedded networking and telecom/datacom applications.

Designed for use in routers, switches, base station controllers and general-purpose embedded computing, the device emphasizes integration and system-level features that simplify board design while providing platform-level reliability and security.

Key Features

• CPU Cores Four PowerPC e500mc cores, 32-bit, running at 800 MHz for multicore control and application processing.
• CoreNet Fabric & Cache CoreNet fabric with coherent and non-coherent transactions and a 1 MB CoreNet platform cache with ECC for improved system coherency and data integrity.
• Memory Support 64-bit DDR3 and DDR3L SDRAM memory controller with ECC to support robust system memory configurations.
• Ethernet & Networking Five 1-Gigabit Ethernet controllers (10/100/1000 Mbps) with RGMII and 2.5 Gbps SGMII interfaces, plus two Serial RapidIO ports and three PCI Express 2.0 controllers/ports for high-throughput connectivity.
• Storage & USB Two SATA 3 Gbps controllers and two high-speed USB 2.0 controllers with integrated PHYs for storage and peripheral connectivity.
• Peripheral Interfaces Multiple serial interfaces including DUART, four I2C controllers, up to four UARTs, enhanced SPI, eSDHC (SD/MMC), and an enhanced local bus controller (eLBC).
• Data Path & DMA Integrated data path acceleration logic, two 4-channel DMA engines, and multicore programmable interrupt controller to support efficient data movement and packet processing.
• Security Boot security, hardware cryptography, a random number generator, secure fusebox and security acceleration (SEC 4.2) for secure boot and runtime protection.
• Package & Temperature 780-FCPBGA package (23 mm × 23 mm), surface-mount mounting, and an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C.
• Integration High level of on-chip integration to reduce board complexity and simplify system design for communications and embedded computing platforms.

Typical Applications

• Routers & Switches Multi-port Gigabit Ethernet controllers, PCIe and SRIO support enable packet processing and high-speed backplane connectivity for networking equipment.
• Base Station Controllers Four e500mc cores combined with data path acceleration and security features support control and data plane processing in wireless infrastructure.
• Telecom/Datacom Systems Integrated DDR3 controller with ECC, SATA, USB and multiple high-speed interfaces support storage, management and I/O tasks in telecom platforms.
• Embedded Computing General-purpose embedded systems that require multicore processing, coherent fabric and a wide range of peripheral interfaces.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated multicore platform: Four e500mc cores plus CoreNet fabric and on-chip accelerators reduce the need for multiple discrete components.
• Comprehensive networking interfaces: Five 1-Gigabit Ethernet controllers, PCIe, SRIO and SGMII/RGMII options provide flexible high-speed connectivity.
• Memory reliability: 64-bit DDR3/DDR3L controller with ECC and a 1 MB ECC-protected platform cache help maintain data integrity in critical applications.
• Built-in security capabilities: Secure boot, cryptography engines, RNG and secure fusebox enable hardware-assisted security measures for protected boot and runtime operations.
• System-level acceleration: Integrated data path acceleration logic and DMA engines streamline packet and data movement for communication workloads.
• Board-level simplification: A broad on-chip peripheral set (SATA, USB, SD/MMC, UART, I2C, eSPI) minimizes external components and simplifies PCB design.

Why Choose P2040NSN7HLC?

The P2040NSN7HLC positions itself as a balanced platform for embedded networking and telecom applications that need multicore processing, extensive I/O and hardware security. Its integration of CoreNet fabric, ECC-protected cache and DDR3/DDR3L memory support delivers a reliable foundation for systems handling control, data path and application layer workloads.

This device is well suited for designers building routers, switches, base station controllers and general embedded computing platforms who require a compact, integrated solution with robust connectivity and security features, along with long-term stability provided by ECC and secure boot capabilities.

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