P4080NSE7PNAC

The P4080NSE7PNAC is an NXP QorIQ P4 multicore microprocessor featuring eight PowerPC e500mc cores running at 1.5 GHz. It combines a multi-tier cache hierarchy and the CoreNet coherency fabric with integrated datapath acceleration and networking I/O to address compute‑ and I/O‑intensive embedded designs.

Designed for networking and telecom applications, the device targets routers, switches, media gateways, base station and access gateway equipment where high throughput, security and low power (under 30 watts as documented for the platform) are required.

Key Features

• Core & Architecture Eight PowerPC e500mc cores, 32‑bit, each with L1 caches plus dedicated backside L2 cache and a shared multi‑megabyte L3/CoreNet platform cache to improve throughput and task sharing.
• High‑performance Cache & Coherency Three‑tier cache hierarchy and the CoreNet coherency fabric provide full cache coherency and scalable on‑chip connectivity to minimize contention and latency.
• Memory Subsystem 64‑bit DDR2/DDR3 memory controller with ECC and integrated memory controllers suitable for high‑availability data paths.
• Datapath & Acceleration Integrated datapath acceleration logic and frame managers for layers 2–7 processing to offload packet handling and improve system throughput.
• Security SEC 4.0 security coprocessor plus boot security, cryptography, a random number generator and secure fusebox to support protected boot and cryptographic services.
• Networking & I/O Multi‑port Ethernet capability including 8× 1 Gbps and 2× 10 Gbps interfaces, 18 SerDes lanes (5 GHz), 2× USB 2.0 with PHY and DUART, enabling diverse high‑speed connectivity.
• Peripheral & System Interfaces Multiple PCIe, DMA engines and peripheral management units (PMU) for flexible system integration and efficient data movement.
• Package & Thermal 1295‑FCPBGA (37.5×37.5 mm) surface‑mount package; operating temperature range 0 °C to 105 °C. RoHS compliant.
• Platform Power Documented as delivering high performance in the under‑30 watt power category for the QorIQ P4 platform.

Typical Applications

• Service Provider Routing & Switching — High core count, caching and datapath acceleration support control and dataplane processing for enterprise and service provider routers and switches.
• Media Gateways & VoIP — Integrated networking I/O and security features enable packet processing and secure media transport in gateway platforms.
• Mobile Infrastructure — Suited for base station controllers, radio network controllers and access gateways handling LTE‑class traffic and signaling.
• Telecom & Network Appliances — Enables general‑purpose embedded computing in network appliances requiring high throughput and secure boot/crypto capabilities.
• Industrial & Aerospace/Defense Systems — High integration and robust I/O make it appropriate for embedded compute roles within networking‑centric industrial and defense applications.

Unique Advantages

• Scalable Multicore Performance: Eight PowerPC e500mc cores at 1.5 GHz provide parallel processing capacity for mixed control and dataplane workloads.
• Advanced Cache Topology: Three‑tier cache design (L1/L2/L3) with CoreNet coherency reduces on‑chip bottlenecks and improves latency for concurrent tasks.
• Integrated Networking Fabric: Multiple 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps Ethernet ports, SerDes lanes and PCIe interfaces reduce external component count and simplify board design.
• Security Built In: SEC 4.0 coprocessor with cryptography, RNG and secure fusebox supports secure boot and runtime protection without separate security silicon.
• Memory Reliability: 64‑bit DDR2/DDR3 controllers with ECC provide error detection and correction for mission‑critical data paths.
• Platform Efficiency: Documented platform operation under a 30 W power envelope delivers a balance of performance and power for embedded networking equipment.

Why Choose P4080NSE7PNAC?

The P4080NSE7PNAC positions itself as a highly integrated multicore processor for embedded networking and telecom systems that require a balance of compute, I/O bandwidth and security. Its combination of eight e500mc cores, multi‑tier caching, CoreNet coherency and integrated datapath accelerators supports complex layers 2–7 processing while simplifying system design.

This device is suited for engineers building routers, switches, gateways and telecom infrastructure who need scalable performance, robust memory and integrated security. With a proven platform architecture and broad peripheral integration, it delivers long‑term value through reduced BOM complexity and streamlined board design.

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