P4040NSE7PNC

The P4040NSE7PNC is a QorIQ P4 series PowerPC e500mc microprocessor featuring a 4-core, 32-bit architecture running at 1.5 GHz in a 1295-FCPBGA (37.5×37.5 mm) package. It provides a multicore, highly integrated platform tailored for compute- and I/O-intensive embedded networking and telecom applications.

Designed for use in enterprise and service provider networking, telecom infrastructure, and general embedded systems, the device combines multicore processing, rich networking I/O, and integrated security to address control and dataplane workloads.

Key Features

• Core PowerPC e500mc architecture with 4 cores, 32-bit operation and 1.5 GHz core frequency for parallel control and dataplane processing.
• Cache and Fabric Series-level three-tiered cache hierarchy (per-core L1, dedicated L2 backside cache, shared L3) and CoreNet coherency fabric to manage cache coherency and reduce on-chip contention.
• Memory Supports DDR2 and DDR3 memory controllers; series documentation includes 64-bit DDR2/3 memory controller support with ECC for system reliability.
• Security and Acceleration Integrated SEC 4.0 security engine and on-chip security features including boot security, cryptography, a random number generator, and a secure fusebox.
• Networking Interfaces High-density Ethernet I/O with eight 1 Gbps ports and two 10 Gbps ports to support multi-gigabit networking topologies.
• Peripherals Includes USB 2.0 with PHY (2 ports) and additional interfaces such as DUART for serial connectivity.
• Package and Mounting 1295-FCPBGA (37.5×37.5 mm) package, surface-mount mounting type for compact board integration.
• Operating Range and Compliance Operating temperature range 0 °C to 105 °C and RoHS compliant.
• Qualification Documented as Consumer qualification level in the product data.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise and Service Provider Routers & Switches Multicore processing and high-density Ethernet I/O enable control and dataplane tasks in routing and switching platforms.
• Media Gateways and VoIP Infrastructure On-chip acceleration and security features support packet processing and secure media handling in gateway designs.
• Base Station Controllers & RNCs Designed to handle control-plane workloads and I/O consolidation required by base station and radio network controller systems.
• Access Gateways for LTE Combine multicore compute, networking ports, and security capabilities to implement LTE access gateway functions.
• General Embedded Networking Systems Suitable for industrial, aerospace and defense embedded computing where integrated networking, security and multicore processing are required.

Unique Advantages

• Multicore performance for mixed workloads: Four e500mc cores at 1.5 GHz provide parallel compute capacity for combined control and dataplane processing.
• Scalable on-chip coherency: The CoreNet coherency fabric and three-tier cache hierarchy reduce contention and help maintain throughput across multiple cores and shared resources.
• Integrated security engine: SEC 4.0 plus boot security, cryptography, RNG and secure fusebox deliver hardware-accelerated security functions that simplify secure system design.
• High-density networking I/O: Eight 1 Gbps and two 10 Gbps Ethernet ports plus USB 2.0 and DUART reduce external bridging components and simplify board-level I/O architecture.
• Memory reliability: DDR2/DDR3 memory controller support with ECC (as documented for the P4 platform) enhances data integrity for critical applications.
• Compact system integration: 1295-FCPBGA (37.5×37.5 mm), surface-mount package supports dense board layouts while providing a broad feature set.

Why Choose P4040NSE7PNC?

The P4040NSE7PNC positions itself as a scalable, multicore embedded processor for designs that require a combination of compute density, extensive networking I/O and hardware security. Its PowerPC e500mc cores, cache hierarchy, CoreNet fabric and SEC 4.0 engine make it appropriate for systems that must balance control and dataplane workloads.

Engineers building routers, switches, gateways, base station controllers or general-purpose embedded networking appliances will find the P4040NSE7PNC offers integrated interfaces, security and memory reliability features that support long-term system scalability and robustness while meeting RoHS compliance and consumer qualification requirements.

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