P5021NXN72QC

The P5021NXN72QC is a PowerPC e5500-based QorIQ P5 integrated communications microprocessor featuring two 64-bit cores running at 2.2 GHz. It is designed for high-integration embedded systems in networking, telecom/datacom, wireless infrastructure and aerospace applications that require multicore control, data-path acceleration and a broad set of high-speed interfaces.

With on-chip data-path accelerators, multiple Ethernet and memory controllers, and an industrial operating range, the device targets combined control, data-path and application-layer processing while simplifying board design through high integration.

Key Features

• Core — Dual PowerPC e5500 cores at 2.2 GHz with independent boot/reset and three privilege levels; each core includes a backside 512 KB L2 cache with ECC.
• Platform Cache — Frontside 2 MB CoreNet platform cache with ECC to support coherent transactions across CoreNet endpoints.
• Memory — Two 64-bit DDR3/DDR3L SDRAM controllers with ECC for robust main memory support.
• High-speed Networking — Two 10‑Gigabit Ethernet (XAUI) controllers plus ten 1‑Gigabit Ethernet controllers with SGMII, 2.5Gb/s SGMII and RGMII interface options for flexible connectivity.
• Storage and USB — Two SATA 3Gb/s controllers and two USB 2.0 controllers with integrated PHYs for storage and peripheral connectivity.
• I/O and Expansion — Three PCI Express 2.0 ports, enhanced local bus controller (eLBC), SD/MMC host, eSPI, four I2C controllers and multiple UART configurations for diverse peripheral interfacing.
• Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) — On-chip acceleration including Frame Manager (FMan), Queue Manager (QMan), Buffer Manager (BMan) and hardware encryption/decryption to offload packet processing and scheduling.
• Storage Acceleration — RAID 5 and 6 storage accelerator with end-to-end data protection information support.
• Security — Boot security, cryptography, secure fusebox, secure debug, tamper detection and volatile key storage for platform trust and protected operation.
• Reliability and Qualification — Industrial qualification and RoHS compliance; operating temperature range from −40 °C to 105 °C.
• Package and Mounting — 1295‑FCPBGA (37.5 × 37.5 mm) surface-mount package for high-density system designs.

Typical Applications

• Networking Equipment — Packet processing and classification in routers and switches using integrated Ethernet controllers and DPAA acceleration.
• Telecom and Datacom — Control and data-path processing for base station controllers and telecom infrastructure leveraging multicore processing and high-speed I/O.
• Wireless Infrastructure — Platform for combined control and data-layer tasks in wireless systems, benefitting from high integration and hardware acceleration.
• Aerospace and Embedded Computing — General-purpose embedded computing in aerospace applications where industrial qualification and extended temperature range are required.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated platform: Combines dual e5500 cores, DPAA, multiple Ethernet ports, memory controllers and peripheral buses to reduce BOM and simplify board design.
• Dedicated packet and storage acceleration: On-chip Frame Manager, Queue Manager, Buffer Manager and RAID acceleration offload common data-path tasks from software.
• Robust memory and cache integrity: ECC-protected L2 caches and platform cache plus ECC on DDR3/DDR3L controllers enhance data reliability.
• Extensive I/O flexibility: Multiple Gigabit and 10‑Gigabit Ethernet controllers, SATA, USB, PCIe and legacy interfaces support heterogeneous system architectures.
• Comprehensive security features: Built-in boot security, cryptography and tamper detection provide a foundation for trusted embedded platforms.
• Industrial readiness: Industrial qualification and −40 °C to 105 °C operating range suit deployment in demanding environments.

Why Choose P5021NXN72QC?

The P5021NXN72QC positions a balanced combination of multicore compute, on-chip data-path acceleration and a wide array of high-speed interfaces in a single 1295‑FCPBGA package. It is well suited for engineers building networking, telecom or aerospace systems that require integrated packet processing, reliable memory subsystems and platform-level security.

Backed by NXP Semiconductors' QorIQ P5 architecture and documented platform features, this device provides a scalable, robust foundation for embedded designs that demand integration, interface density and industrial operating capability.

Request a quote or submit a product inquiry to evaluate P5021NXN72QC for your next embedded communications design.