P4080NSN7PNAC

The P4080NSN7PNAC is an NXP QorIQ P4 series multicore microprocessor featuring eight PowerPC e500mc cores running at up to 1.5 GHz in a 1295-FCPBGA (37.5×37.5 mm) package. It is designed for combined control and dataplane processing with integrated networking I/O and datapath acceleration logic.

Built on the QorIQ P4 platform, the device targets high-performance embedded networking and telecom applications where multicore processing, on-chip coherency and integrated interfaces deliver system-level efficiency and simplified board design.

Key Features

• Core & Architecture  Eight PowerPC e500mc cores at up to 1.5 GHz, 32-bit operation for parallel processing across control and dataplane tasks.
• Cache Hierarchy & Coherency  Multilevel cache architecture including per-core L1, dedicated L2 backside cache and a shared L3 platform cache, backed by the CoreNet coherency fabric for on-chip cache coherency and scalable connectivity.
• Memory Controllers  64‑bit DDR2/DDR3 memory controllers with ECC support for reliable system memory operation.
• Networking & I/O  Multiple high-speed interfaces including eight 1 Gbps Ethernet ports and two 10 Gbps ports, plus two USB 2.0 with PHY and DUART for serial control.
• Datapath Acceleration  Integrated datapath acceleration logic and frame management elements to offload and accelerate packet processing workloads.
• Security  On-chip security features including Boot Security, Cryptography, Random Number Generator and a Secure Fusebox for protected system operation.
• Package & Thermal  1295-FCPBGA (37.5×37.5 mm) surface-mount FCBGA package; operating temperature range 0 °C to 105 °C.
• Power & Process  QorIQ P4080 processor architecture implemented in 45 nm technology and specified within the under 30-watt power category for high performance in a low-power envelope.
• Standards & Compliance  RoHS compliant.
• Graphics  No graphics acceleration included.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise and Service Provider Routers and Switches  Multicore processing, integrated Ethernet ports and datapath accelerators enable packet processing and control-plane tasks.
• Media Gateways and Network Appliances  Combination of compute cores, security features and I/O supports media handling, secure access and traffic management.
• Base Station Controllers and LTE Access Gateways  Designed for control and dataplane functions required in radio network controllers and access gateway equipment.
• Embedded Networking and Telecom Systems  High integration and memory/Ethernet interfaces make it suitable for general-purpose embedded computing in networking and telecom equipment.
• Industrial, Aerospace and Defense Systems  Multicore performance, ECC memory support and on-chip security features support compute- and I/O-intensive embedded applications in these markets.

Unique Advantages

• Multicore Parallelism: Eight e500mc cores at 1.5 GHz provide parallel compute capacity for mixed control and dataplane workloads.
• Three‑Tier Cache with CoreNet: L1/L2/L3 cache hierarchy and the CoreNet coherency fabric reduce bus contention and support scalable on-chip data movement.
• Integrated Networking I/O: Multiple 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps Ethernet ports plus USB 2.0 and DUART reduce external component count and simplify board design.
• Built‑in Security: Boot Security, Cryptography, RNG and Secure Fusebox provide hardware-level mechanisms for protected deployment.
• Memory Reliability: 64‑bit DDR2/DDR3 controllers with ECC support improve system memory integrity for demanding applications.
• Low‑Power Platform Design: P4080 implementation in 45 nm technology within an under 30-watt power category balances high performance with power efficiency.

Why Choose P4080NSN7PNAC?

P4080NSN7PNAC positions itself as a highly integrated multicore processor for embedded networking and telecom designs that require combined control and dataplane processing. Its eight PowerPC e500mc cores, multi‑level cache architecture and CoreNet coherency fabric deliver the processing and dataflow capabilities needed for compute- and I/O-intensive systems.

The device is well suited to designers seeking system-level integration—on-chip networking I/O, memory controllers with ECC and hardware security features—within a surface-mount 1295-FCPBGA package and an operating range of 0 °C to 105 °C. It leverages the QorIQ P4 platform architecture for scalable, coherent multicore implementations.

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