P3041NSE7PNC

The P3041NSE7PNC is a QorIQ P3 series microprocessor from NXP Semiconductors based on four PowerPC e500mc cores running at 1.5 GHz. It delivers a highly integrated communications processor profile with datapath acceleration logic and a broad set of network and peripheral interfaces.

Designed for networking, telecom/datacom, wireless infrastructure and related embedded applications, the device targets systems that require multi-core processing, extensive connectivity and built-in security features while simplifying board design through higher integration.

Key Features

• CPU Cores  Four PowerPC e500mc cores, 32-bit architecture running at 1.5 GHz for multi-threaded and parallel processing.
• Memory Controllers  Integrated controllers for DDR3 and DDR3L memory to support system memory requirements.
• High-speed Ethernet  Multiple Ethernet interfaces including five 10/100/1000 Mbps ports and one 10 Gbps port to support varied network topologies and throughput needs.
• Storage Interfaces  Dual SATA ports supporting SATA 3 Gbps for local storage and logging applications.
• USB and Peripherals  Two USB 2.0 interfaces with PHY plus additional peripheral interfaces including DUART for flexible connectivity.
• Serial RapidIO and PCI/PCIe Support  Series documentation describes dual Serial RapidIO ports (up to 5 GHz) and common high-speed peripheral bus interfaces for backplane and DSP interconnects.
• Security Subsystem  Integrated security features including Boot Security, Cryptography, Random Number Generator and Secure Fusebox; device lists SEC 4.2 coprocessor functionality.
• Datapath Acceleration  Built-in datapath acceleration logic and network/peripheral bus acceleration to offload packet processing tasks.
• Package and Mounting  1295-FCPBGA package (37.5 × 37.5 mm), surface-mount mounting type suitable for dense PCB layouts.
• Operating Range  Specified operating temperature range from 0 °C to 105 °C.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Networking Equipment  High-density routers and switches leveraging multi-core processing and multiple Gigabit/10G Ethernet interfaces for data plane and control plane functions.
• Wireless Infrastructure  Base station network interface cards and LTE infrastructure components using high-speed Serial RapidIO and datapath acceleration for radio and backhaul processing.
• Integrated Access Routers and Gateways  IADs and access gateways that benefit from dual SATA ports for storage and multiple Ethernet ports for subscriber connectivity.
• Embedded Telecom/Datacom Systems  Controllers and embedded compute platforms requiring combined control, datapath and application layer processing in a single device.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated communications processor: Combines multi-core PowerPC CPU cores with datapath acceleration and numerous I/O interfaces to reduce BOM and simplify board design.
• Flexible multicore deployment: Four cores allow SMP or asymmetric configurations or running cores OS-less with a simple scheduler, enabling varied software partitioning strategies.
• Rich connectivity mix: Multiple GbE ports, a 10 GbE port, dual SATA, USB 2.0 and high-speed serial interfaces provide broad system connectivity without external bridges.
• Built-in security: Boot security, cryptography, RNG and secure fusebox capabilities help protect code and data in embedded deployments.
• Developer-focused documentation: The product brief and associated developer resources describe multicore options, application use cases and system integration guidance for faster development.

Why Choose P3041NSE7PNC?

The P3041NSE7PNC positions itself as a robust, multi-core communications processor that balances compute performance with extensive network and peripheral integration. Its PowerPC e500mc cores, datapath acceleration logic and comprehensive security features make it suitable for systems that combine control, datapath and application-layer processing.

Ideal for engineers building networking, telecom or wireless infrastructure equipment, this device offers long-term design flexibility through multicore software options, standardized memory and I/O controllers, and a documented developer environment to support integration and scaling.

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