P4080NSE1PNB

The P4080NSE1PNB is an NXP QorIQ P4 series multicore microprocessor featuring eight PowerPC e500mc cores at up to 1.5 GHz. It combines high-performance compute cores with integrated datapath acceleration, networking I/O and peripheral interfaces for control and data-plane processing in embedded systems.

Built in 45 nm technology and targeted at networking and telecom applications, the device delivers a multicore architecture with a three-tier cache hierarchy and an integrated coherency fabric to simplify board design while supporting compute- and I/O-intensive workloads.

Key Features

• Core  Eight PowerPC e500mc cores, 32-bit, operating up to 1.5 GHz for parallel processing of control and dataplane tasks.
• Cache and Fabric  Three-tier cache hierarchy (per-core L1 and backside L2 plus shared multi-megabyte L3) with CoreNet coherency fabric to manage cache coherency and scalable on-chip connectivity.
• Memory  64-bit DDR2/DDR3 memory controller with ECC support for high-throughput memory access and data integrity.
• Networking I/O  Multiple integrated Ethernet interfaces including eight 1 Gbps ports and two 10 Gbps ports to support high-bandwidth networking applications.
• Peripheral Interfaces  USB 2.0 with PHY (2 ports) and DUART plus common serial and control interfaces (I2C, SPI, GPIO as indicated in platform block diagram).
• Security  Integrated SEC 4.0 datapath acceleration and security features including boot security, cryptography, a random number generator and secure fusebox.
• Datapath Acceleration  High-performance datapath acceleration logic and peripheral acceleration engines to offload packet processing and classification tasks.
• Power and Process  Designed in 45 nm process and positioned in the under 30-watt power category for multicore performance in a constrained power envelope.
• Package and Mounting  1295-FCPBGA (37.5×37.5 mm) surface-mount FCBGA package suitable for high-density board designs.
• Operating Range and Compliance  Operating temperature 0 °C to 105 °C. RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise and Service Provider Routers  Use the P4080’s multicore processing and multiple Gigabit/10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for packet forwarding, QoS and control-plane tasks.
• Switches and Media Gateways  Integrated datapath acceleration and security features help support high-throughput media processing and secure data transport.
• Base Station and Radio Network Controllers  Multicore compute and memory bandwidth support control and data-plane processing for wireless infrastructure elements such as base station controllers and RNCs.
• Access Gateways for LTE  High integration of networking I/O and acceleration engines enables dense, low-power gateway designs for LTE access networks.
• General-Purpose Embedded Networking Systems  Suitable for telecom, industrial, aerospace and defense embedded systems that require combined control and dataplane processing.

Unique Advantages

• Highly Integrated Multicore Platform: Eight e500mc cores plus L2/L3 cache and CoreNet fabric reduce the need for multiple discrete devices and simplify board design.
• Balanced Compute and I/O: On-chip datapath accelerators and multi-gigabit Ethernet interfaces enable concurrent compute- and I/O-intensive workloads.
• Security Built In: SEC 4.0 acceleration with cryptography, RNG, secure fusebox and boot security supports hardware-assisted secure deployment.
• Memory Reliability: 64-bit DDR2/DDR3 controller with ECC provides robust memory access for high-availability systems.
• Power-Efficient Performance: Engineered in 45 nm and positioned in the under 30 W category to deliver multicore throughput within a constrained power envelope.
• Compact High-Density Package: 1295-FCPBGA (37.5×37.5 mm) surface-mount package enables dense system layouts for compact embedded platforms.

Why Choose P4080NSE1PNB?

The P4080NSE1PNB positions multicore processing, datapath acceleration and extensive networking I/O in a single, integrated package—delivering a balanced solution for designs that must handle both control-plane and data-plane workloads. With eight PowerPC e500mc cores, a three-tier cache architecture and CoreNet coherency fabric, it is suited to systems that require scalable on-chip connectivity and predictable cache coherency.

This device is a fit for customers building routers, switches, gateways and embedded networking equipment who need integrated security engines, memory ECC and a compact FCBGA package. Its combination of performance, integration and power-oriented design supports long-term scalability and system robustness in demanding embedded networking environments.

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