P3041NSE7NNC

The P3041NSE7NNC is an NXP QorIQ P3 family communications microprocessor featuring four PowerPC e500mc cores running at 1.333 GHz in a 32‑bit configuration. It combines multicore processing with integrated datapath acceleration and rich peripheral and network interfaces to address demanding embedded networking and communications tasks.

Designed for applications such as routers, switches, base station controllers and general-purpose embedded systems, the device delivers high integration to simplify board design while providing the interfaces and security needed for networking, telecom/datacom and wireless infrastructure use cases.

Key Features

• Processor Core  The PowerPC e500mc core architecture with four 32‑bit cores running at 1.333 GHz supports parallel processing for control and datapath workloads.
• Flexible Multicore Options  Cores can run under an OS (symmetric or asymmetric configurations) or OS‑less using a simple scheduler, enabling a variety of software partitioning models.
• Datapath and Acceleration  High‑performance datapath acceleration logic for networking and packet processing workloads (series product brief).
• High‑speed Ethernet  Multiple Ethernet interfaces including five 10/100/1000 Mbps ports and one 10 Gbps port to support mixed Gigabit and 10G connectivity.
• Storage and I/O  Dual SATA 3 Gbps ports and two USB 2.0 ports with PHY provide direct attachment options for storage and peripheral devices.
• Memory Support  Integrated DDR3 and DDR3L memory controller support for system memory interfaces.
• Serial RapidIO  Dual Serial RapidIO ports (up to 5 GHz) enable low‑latency, high‑bandwidth interconnects for backplane or DSP farm connections (from product brief).
• Security Subsystem  On‑chip security features including Boot Security, Cryptography, a Random Number Generator, Secure Fusebox and an integrated SEC 4.2 security engine.
• System Interfaces  Additional interfaces include DUART and multiple peripheral buses for flexible system integration.
• Package and Mounting  1295‑FCPBGA (37.5×37.5 mm) package, surface mount for compact board integration.
• Operating Range & Compliance  Rated for operation from 0 °C to 105 °C and RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Integrated Access Routers  Use the P3041NSE7NNC for combined control and datapath processing with dual SATA for local storage of statistics or databases.
• Base Station Network Interface Cards (NICs)  Leverage Serial RapidIO and high‑speed Ethernet to connect DSP farms and backplanes in wireless infrastructure.
• Carrier and Edge Networking  Ideal for switches, routers and edge compute nodes that require multiple Gigabit and 10G interfaces plus onboard security.
• General‑Purpose Embedded Systems  High integration and multicore flexibility make it suitable for embedded computing platforms with mixed control and data processing requirements.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated networking I/O: Multiple Gigabit ports, a 10 Gbps port and Serial RapidIO reduce the need for discrete controllers and simplify system design.
• Multicore flexibility: Support for symmetric, asymmetric and OS‑less operation lets designers optimize software partitioning for control, application and datapath tasks.
• Integrated security engine: Built‑in SEC 4.2, cryptography, RNG and secure boot support enhance platform security without separate security silicon.
• Onboard storage interfaces: Dual SATA ports and USB 2.0 PHYs enable direct attachment of storage and peripheral devices for local data handling and logging.
• Compact deployment: 1295‑FCPBGA (37.5×37.5 mm) package and surface‑mount construction support dense board layouts.
• Designed for networking use cases: Architecture and datapath acceleration logic target communications, telecom/datacom and wireless infrastructure applications, simplifying system-level integration.

Why Choose P3041NSE7NNC?

The P3041NSE7NNC positions itself as a high‑integration multicore communications processor that balances compute performance, rich I/O and built‑in security for embedded networking and telecom designs. Its combination of four PowerPC e500mc cores, high‑speed Ethernet, Serial RapidIO, storage interfaces and security features provides a compact foundation for systems that require both control and datapath processing.

Choose this device when you need a scalable platform for routers, switches, NICs and embedded networking appliances where simplified board design, flexible software models and integrated security accelerate development and deployment.

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