P2040NSN7KLC

The P2040NSN7KLC is a QorIQ P2 integrated communications microprocessor featuring four PowerPC e500mc cores running at 1.0 GHz. It combines multicore processing with on-chip data path acceleration, coherent CoreNet infrastructure and a broad set of high-speed interfaces for networking, telecom/datacom, wireless infrastructure and aerospace embedded systems.

Designed for applications that require integrated system-level functionality, the P2040NSN7KLC delivers multicore performance, memory subsystem reliability and extensive I/O in a compact 780-FCPBGA (23×23 mm) package rated for 0 °C to 105 °C.

Key Features

• CPU Cores Four PowerPC e500mc cores, 32-bit architecture, each operating at up to 1.0 GHz for parallel control and data-path processing.
• CoreNet Fabric & Cache CoreNet fabric supporting coherent and non-coherent transactions with a 1 MB CoreNet platform cache protected by ECC.
• Memory Subsystem 64-bit DDR3 / DDR3L SDRAM memory controller with ECC for system memory integrity and performance.
• High-speed Network Interfaces Five 1-Gigabit Ethernet controllers (three-speed dTSEC) including SGMII and RGMII support for robust networking connectivity.
• Peripheral & Expansion Interfaces Three PCI Express 2.0 ports, two Serial RapidIO ports (v1.3), two SATA 3 Gbps controllers, and 2× high-speed USB 2.0 controllers with integrated PHYs.
• On-chip Peripherals Multiple I/O controllers including four I2C controllers, DUART, up to four UARTs, two 4-channel DMA engines, enhanced local bus controller (eLBC), SD/MMC host controller and eSPI.
• Security Hardware security features including Secure Boot capability, cryptography engines, random number generator, secure fusebox and SEC 4.2 support.
• Reliability & System Control Multicore programmable interrupt controller, CoreNet bridges to accelerators and I/Os, and power sequencing/thermal considerations documented in the hardware specification.
• Package & Environmental 780-FCPBGA (23×23 mm) surface-mount package with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C and RoHS compliant status.
• Qualification Supplier qualification: Consumer.

Typical Applications

• Routers and Switches Use the integrated Ethernet controllers, PCIe and memory subsystem to handle control-plane and data-plane tasks in networking equipment.
• Base Station Controllers Combine multicore processing and data path acceleration for wireless infrastructure control and protocol processing.
• Telecom/Datacom Systems Leverage high-speed interfaces and security features for packet processing, protocol offload and secure communications.
• Aerospace Embedded Systems Apply the integrated I/O, memory ECC and thermal-rated package where compact, interoperable multicore processing is required.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated multicore platform: Four e500mc cores plus CoreNet fabric and on-chip accelerators reduce external component count and simplify board design.
• Comprehensive connectivity: Multiple Gigabit Ethernet controllers, PCIe, SRIO, SATA and USB support a wide range of networking and storage topologies without extra bridging chips.
• Memory integrity and performance: 64-bit DDR3/DDR3L controller with ECC and a 1 MB ECC-protected platform cache improve data reliability for critical embedded workloads.
• Built-in security: Secure boot, cryptography engines, RNG and secure fusebox enable hardware-rooted security workflows for protected systems.
• Documented hardware platform: Detailed hardware specifications, pinouts and electrical characteristics are provided to aid system integration and validation.
• Compact, thermally rated package: 780-FCPBGA (23×23 mm) surface-mount package with a 0 °C to 105 °C operating range supports space-efficient designs in harsher environments.

Why Choose P2040NSN7KLC?

The P2040NSN7KLC positions itself as a performance-oriented, highly integrated processor for embedded communications and mission-critical systems. With four PowerPC e500mc cores, CoreNet infrastructure, ECC-protected memory and a broad set of high-speed I/O, it is tailored for designs that require consolidated control, data-path processing and reliable connectivity.

Engineers building routers, switches, base station controllers or aerospace-grade embedded platforms will find the P2040NSN7KLC offers a balanced combination of processing, security and system I/O in a compact RoHS-compliant package backed by detailed hardware documentation from the manufacturer.

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