P4080NXE1MMB

The P4080NXE1MMB is an NXP QorIQ P4080 multicore microprocessor featuring eight Power Architecture e500mc cores running up to 1.5 GHz. Designed for combined control and dataplane processing, the device targets high-performance networking and embedded compute applications.

Built in 45 nm technology and positioned in the under-30-watt power category, the P4080 integrates datapath acceleration, high-speed I/O and memory interfaces to simplify board design while delivering scalable packet and application processing for networking, telecom, industrial, aerospace and defense markets.

Key Features

• Core and CPU Architecture Eight Power Architecture e500mc cores (32-bit) operating up to 1.5 GHz, suitable for compute-intensive and I/O-intensive tasks.
• Cache and Coherency Three-tier cache hierarchy with per-core L1, dedicated backside L2 and a multi-megabyte L3 plus the CoreNet coherency fabric to manage cache coherency and on-chip connectivity.
• Memory Controller 64-bit DDR2/DDR3 memory controller with ECC, supporting robust system memory configurations for networking and embedded workloads.
• Networking and I/O Multiple high-speed interfaces including eight 1 Gbps Ethernet ports and two 10 Gbps Ethernet ports, plus 18 SerDes lanes as shown in platform documentation for high-throughput connectivity.
• Security and Acceleration Integrated SEC 4.0 security engine with boot security, cryptography, random number generator and secure fusebox for protected system operation.
• Peripheral Interfaces On-chip peripherals include USB 2.0 + PHY (2 ports), DUART, SD/MMC, PCIe and common serial interfaces for flexible system integration.
• Power and Efficiency Engineered for sub-30 W operation in typical platform configurations, enabling high performance within a controlled power envelope.
• Package and Temperature 1295-FCPBGA (37.5 × 37.5 mm) surface-mount package; industrial operating range −40 °C to 105 °C.
• Compliance RoHS compliant.
• Graphics No graphics acceleration.

Typical Applications

• Service Provider and Enterprise Routing Ideal for routers and switches that require combined control-plane and dataplane processing with multiple GbE and 10 GbE interfaces.
• Media Gateways and Telecom Systems Suited for media gateways, base station controllers and radio network controllers where high-throughput packet processing and security are required.
• LTE and Access Gateways Enables access gateway implementations for LTE with integrated acceleration and high-speed I/O.
• Industrial, Aerospace and Defense Embedded Systems Provides a high-integration processing platform for general-purpose embedded computing in industrial and mission-critical environments.

Unique Advantages

• High core density: Eight Power Architecture e500mc cores deliver parallel processing capacity for compute- and I/O-intensive workloads.
• Tiered cache and coherency: L1/L2/L3 cache hierarchy plus CoreNet coherency fabric reduces contention and improves concurrent access to shared resources.
• Integrated networking I/O: Multiple 1 GbE and 10 GbE interfaces and SerDes lanes reduce the need for external controllers and simplify board-level design.
• Built-in security acceleration: SEC 4.0 engine, RNG and secure fusebox provide on-chip cryptographic and boot protection capabilities.
• Designed for efficiency: Platform-level design targets sub-30 W operation, balancing performance with power for embedded deployments.
• Industrial temperature support: −40 °C to 105 °C rating enables use in demanding environmental conditions.

Why Choose P4080NXE1MMB?

The P4080NXE1MMB combines eight Power Architecture e500mc cores, a scalable cache hierarchy and integrated datapath acceleration to deliver a balanced platform for both control and dataplane tasks. Its extensive networking interfaces, security engine and memory controllers make it well suited for developers building routers, gateways, telecom infrastructure and rugged embedded systems.

With high integration and industrial temperature support, this processor helps reduce BOM complexity and simplify board design while providing scalable compute and I/O capacity for long-term deployment and system evolution.

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