P4040NXE7MMC

The P4040NXE7MMC is a multicore PowerPC e500mc microprocessor from the QorIQ P4 series. This 32-bit, 4-core device runs at 1.5 GHz and integrates high-throughput interfaces and security accelerators for embedded networking and communications applications.

Designed for compute- and I/O-intensive systems, the P4040 combines multicore performance, a multi-tier cache and on-chip coherency mechanisms to support routers, switches, gateways and other industrial, telecom and defense embedded platforms while operating across an industrial temperature range.

Key Features

• Core — PowerPC e500mc architecture with 4 cores at 1.5 GHz supporting 32-bit processing for parallel control and dataplane tasks.
• Cache and Coherency — Series-level three-tier cache hierarchy and CoreNet coherency fabric provide cache coherency and scalable on-chip connectivity across CPU cores and accelerators.
• Memory — Integrated 64-bit DDR2/DDR3 memory controllers with ECC support for robust system memory performance and data integrity.
• Security — SEC 4.0 accelerator plus boot security, cryptography, random number generator and secure fusebox for hardware-assisted secure boot and data protection.
• Networking Interfaces — Multiple high-speed Ethernet channels: 1 Gbps (8) and 10 Gbps (2) interfaces for packet-forwarding and aggregation tasks.
• Peripheral I/O — Two USB 2.0 ports with PHY, DUART and common serial/peripheral interfaces to support system control and connectivity.
• Package & Mounting — 1295-FCPBGA surface-mount package, 37.5×37.5 mm footprint, suitable for compact board designs.
• Operating Range & Compliance — Industrial qualification with an operating temperature range of −40°C to 105°C and RoHS compliance.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise & Service Provider Networking — Use in routers and switches where multicore processing and multiple Ethernet ports enable high-throughput packet handling and QoS.
• Carrier & Wireless Infrastructure — Suitable for base station controllers, radio network controllers and access gateways that require secure, deterministic compute and I/O.
• Media Gateways & Security Appliances — Hardware security accelerators and integrated interfaces support encryption, secure boot and high-bandwidth media transport.
• Industrial and Defense Embedded Systems — Industrial temperature qualification and ECC-protected memory controllers make the device appropriate for rugged embedded computing platforms.

Unique Advantages

• Multicore, high-frequency processing: Four e500mc cores at 1.5 GHz provide parallel processing capacity for combined control and dataplane workloads.
• Integrated memory subsystem with ECC: 64-bit DDR2/DDR3 controllers with ECC help maintain data integrity in demanding environments.
• Comprehensive hardware security: SEC 4.0 plus cryptography, RNG, secure fusebox and boot security enable robust platform protection and secure provisioning.
• Rich networking I/O: Multiple 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps Ethernet interfaces support flexible connectivity and high-bandwidth networking designs.
• Scalable on-chip architecture: CoreNet coherency fabric and multi-tier cache enhance performance scaling across cores and accelerators for mixed workloads.
• Industrial-ready packaging: 1295-FCPBGA surface-mount package and −40°C to 105°C operating range support deployment in industrial and rugged systems.

Why Choose P4040NXE7MMC?

The P4040NXE7MMC delivers a balanced combination of multicore processing, integrated memory and security accelerators tailored for embedded networking and communications systems. Its architecture and series-level features—such as the multi-tier cache hierarchy and CoreNet coherency fabric—support scalable performance for mixed control and dataplane applications.

This device is well suited to designers building routers, switches, gateways, wireless infrastructure and industrial embedded platforms that require secure, high-throughput processing with industrial temperature capability and RoHS compliance.

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