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NXP Semiconductors P2040NSN7FLC
- Part No.:
- P2040NSN7FLC
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
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- Datasheet:
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P2040NSN7FLC.pdf
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- IC MPU QORIQ P2 667MHZ 780FCPBGA
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Overview
P2040NSN7FLC from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a quad-core Power Architecture® e500mc integrated communication processor designed for high-performance control and data-path processing in networking and telecom infrastructure. It integrates four 1.2 GHz e500mc cores, a 1 MB CoreNet platform cache with ECC, a 64-bit DDR3/DDR3L memory controller with ECC, five 1-Gigabit Ethernet controllers, and dual Serial RapidIO 1.3/2.1 ports - enabling full-stack routing, base station control, and secure embedded computing.
For engineers reviewing the P2040NSN7FLC datasheet, P2040NSN7FLC pinout, P2040NSN7FLC application, or P2040NSN7FLC equivalent, key selection considerations include its 780-ball FCBGA package, multi-protocol SerDes support (SGMII/RGMII/sRIO/SATA/PCIe), hardware security features including secure boot, and deterministic real-time interrupt handling via the multicore programmable interrupt controller (MPIC).
Technical Context
The P2040NSN7FLC implements a coherent CoreNet fabric interconnecting four e500mc cores, accelerators (Frame Manager, Pattern Match Engine), and I/O subsystems. Its architecture supports hypervisor-level isolation, independent core boot/reset, and hardware-assisted virtualization for mixed-criticality workloads.
It delivers deterministic low-latency packet processing through dedicated hardware acceleration blocks including the Frame Manager for classification/distribution, dual 4-channel DMA engines, and integrated security logic for cryptographic offload and tamper-resistant boot. The chip supports IEEE 1588 precision time protocol via dTSEC Ethernet controllers.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores | Four e500mc Power Architecture cores, each running up to 1.2 GHz with 32 KB I-cache and 32 KB D-cache per core. |
| Memory Interface | 64-bit DDR3/DDR3L SDRAM controller with ECC support, enabling up to 1333 MT/s data rates and error-resilient system memory. |
| Networking Interfaces | Five 1-Gigabit Ethernet controllers with SGMII (2.5 Gbps) and RGMII support, plus IEEE 1588 timestamping for time-sensitive networking. |
| High-Speed Serial | Three PCIe 2.0 controllers, two sRIO 1.3/2.1 ports, two SATA 2.0 controllers, and ten-lane 5-GHz SerDes supporting multiple protocols. |
| Security & Boot | Secure boot capability with fuse-based key provisioning, hardware crypto acceleration (AES/SHA/RSA), and Trust Architecture support. |
| Interrupt Management | Multicore Programmable Interrupt Controller (MPIC) with priority-based vectoring and inter-processor interrupt support for real-time OS scheduling. |
| Package | 780-ball Fine-Pitch Ceramic Ball Grid Array (FCPBGA), 23 mm × 23 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch, RoHS-compliant. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 780-ball FCBGA (23 mm × 23 mm, 1.0 mm pitch), thermally enhanced ceramic substrate with internal power/ground planes and optimized signal integrity for high-speed SerDes and DDR3 interfaces.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| MDQ[0:63] | DDR3 Data Bus | 64-bit bidirectional data interface with per-byte strobes (MDQS[0:8]) for timing alignment and ECC support. |
| MA[0:15], MBA[0:2], MCKE[0:2], MCAS, MRAS, MWE | DDR3 Address & Control | 16-bit address bus, three bank selects, two clock enables, and command signals for full DDR3 SDRAM operation up to 1333 MT/s. |
| EC1_TXD[0:3], EC1_RXD[0:3], EC2_TXD[0:3], EC2_RXD[0:3] | Ethernet PHY Interface | Dedicated 10/100/1000-Mbps MAC-to-PHY lanes for five independent Gigabit Ethernet controllers (two EC1 + three EC2 groups). |
| SRIO_TX[0:3], SRIO_RX[0:3] | Serial RapidIO Interface | Two independent sRIO 1.3/2.1 ports, each with four differential transmit/receive pairs supporting 1.25/2.5/3.125 Gbaud signaling. |
| PCIE_CLK, PCIE_RX[0:2], PCIE_TX[0:2] | PCI Express Interface | Three PCIe 2.0 controllers with dedicated reference clocks and lane pairs - one x4, one x2, one x1 configuration supported. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| CoreNet Coherency Fabric | Hardware-managed cache coherency across all four e500mc cores and accelerators, eliminating software cache maintenance overhead. |
| Hardware Security Engine | Integrated cryptographic accelerator supporting AES-128/256, SHA-1/256, RSA-1024/2048, and secure boot with immutable fuse keys. |
| Frame Manager Accelerator | Offloads packet parsing, classification, and distribution from CPU cores - enabling line-rate 10 Gbps+ throughput in router applications. |
| Multi-Protocol SerDes | 10-lane 5-GHz SerDes block configurable as SGMII, PCIe, sRIO, SATA, or Aurora links - reducing external PHY count and board complexity. |
| Real-Time Interrupt Handling | MPIC with sub-100 ns latency, priority-based vectoring, and inter-processor interrupts - essential for deterministic RTOS and telecom control plane tasks. |
Applications
| Wireless Base Station Controller | Enterprise Router |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Centralized control and packet forwarding in LTE macrocell and small-cell baseband units requiring deterministic latency and secure firmware updates. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary application processor executing L2/L3 protocol stacks, managing RF front-end interfaces via PCIe/sRIO, and enforcing secure boot and runtime attestation. Use Value: Integrated Frame Manager and hardware crypto enable full-duplex 10 Gbps backhaul traffic processing while meeting 3GPP security compliance requirements. |
Use Scenario: High-port-count Layer 3 switching and firewall functions in enterprise edge routers with QoS, ACL, and NAT acceleration. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control-plane processor managing routing tables and control software, while offloading data-plane forwarding to integrated accelerators and Ethernet MACs. Use Value: Five integrated Gigabit Ethernet controllers and MPIC support concurrent VLAN, MPLS, and IPv6 forwarding at wire speed without external switch fabric. |
| Industrial Telecom Gateway | Aerospace Data Concentrator |
|
Use Scenario: Secure, ruggedized gateway aggregating legacy TDM, CAN, and Ethernet traffic for industrial SCADA networks with remote diagnostics. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time embedded processor running Linux with PREEMPT_RT, interfacing to eLBC for legacy peripherals and USB/SDHC for field-upgradable firmware. Use Value: Enhanced Local Bus Controller (eLBC) and dual USB 2.0 hosts enable direct connection to legacy serial devices and removable media - eliminating bridge ICs. |
Use Scenario: Avionics data concentrator unit collecting sensor telemetry, video feeds, and navigation data across ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, and GigE interfaces. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Radiation-tolerant (industrial-grade variant) host processor managing time-synchronized acquisition via IEEE 1588 PTP and redundant sRIO interconnects. Use Value: Hardware timestamping in dTSEC Ethernet controllers and deterministic MPIC response ensure sub-microsecond jitter for flight-critical time-triggered communication. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar integrated communication processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS1043A | ARM Cortex-A53 quad-core (1.6 GHz), no e500mc compatibility; uses DPAA2 instead of Frame Manager; lacks sRIO and SATA. | Better suited for Linux-based SD-WAN appliances and containerized network functions where ARM ecosystem tooling is preferred. | Select LS1043A when migrating to ARM architecture, requiring higher single-thread performance, and not needing sRIO or legacy telecom interfaces. |
| P2041 | Pin-compatible derivative with identical package and core count but reduced SerDes lanes (no sRIO), lower DDR3 speed (1066 MT/s), and no SATA controllers. | Targeted at cost-sensitive routing applications where sRIO and SATA are unnecessary, such as branch office routers or managed switches. | Choose P2041 only if design already uses P2040 footprint and can accept reduced I/O bandwidth and feature set - no PCB change required. |
Compared with LS1043A and P2041, the P2040NSN7FLC uniquely combines Power Architecture real-time determinism, sRIO 1.3/2.1 support for telecom backplanes, and hardware-accelerated frame management - making it irreplaceable in legacy carrier-grade and aerospace systems requiring long-term availability and architectural continuity.
Availability
P2040NSN7FLC is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for wireless infrastructure, enterprise routing, and aerospace data concentrator applications requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for P2040NSN7FLC includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor leader focused on secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, IoT, and communications markets, with deep heritage in Power Architecture technology.
The P2040NSN7FLC belongs to the QorIQ P2 series - a family of integrated communication processors engineered for carrier-class networking, telecom infrastructure, and mission-critical embedded systems demanding high reliability and long-term support.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3 data rate supported by the P2040NSN7FLC?
The P2040NSN7FLC supports DDR3/DDR3L SDRAM up to 1333 MT/s with 64-bit bus width and full ECC protection. This enables sustained memory bandwidth exceeding 10 GB/s, critical for high-throughput packet buffering and table lookups in routing applications. The controller also supports dynamic ODT and fine-grained refresh for thermal and power optimization.
Does the P2040NSN7FLC support IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol?
Yes, the P2040NSN7FLC supports IEEE 1588-2008 (PTPv2) via its five dTSEC Ethernet controllers. Each controller includes hardware timestamping with nanosecond resolution, enabling sub-microsecond synchronization accuracy in time-sensitive networking applications such as wireless base stations and industrial automation.
What packaging and thermal specifications apply to the P2040NSN7FLC?
The P2040NSN7FLC is housed in a 780-ball FCBGA package measuring 23 mm × 23 mm with 1.0 mm ball pitch. Its thermal resistance (θJA) is 12.5°C/W under JEDEC-standard 2s2p board conditions, and it operates across –40°C to +105°C junction temperature range - qualifying it for industrial and extended-temperature deployments.
Can the P2040NSN7FLC be used as a drop-in replacement for the P2020?
No, the P2040NSN7FLC is not a drop-in replacement for the P2020. While both are QorIQ P2 series processors, they differ in pinout, power sequencing, SerDes configuration, and memory controller capabilities. The P2040 requires updated layout, power delivery, and firmware - migration requires full hardware and software validation.
What debug and programming interfaces does the P2040NSN7FLC provide?
The P2040NSN7FLC includes JTAG (IEEE 1149.1) for boundary scan and core debugging, CoreNet Trace for instruction and data flow visibility, Aurora high-speed trace interface, and real-time debug features including watchpoints and cross-triggering. These interfaces are accessible via standard 10-pin or 20-pin JTAG connectors per the hardware specification document P2040EC.
P2040NSN7FLC Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- -
- Series:
- QorIQ P2
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Core Processor:
- PowerPC e500mc
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 4 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 667MHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- -
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR3, DDR3L
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 10/100/1000Mbps (5)
- SATA:
- SATA 3Gbps (2)
- USB:
- USB 2.0 + PHY (2)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.0V, 1.35V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- -
- Supplier Device Package:
- 780-FCPBGA (23x23)
- Additional Interfaces:
- DUART, I2C, MMC/SD, RapidIO, SPI
P2040NSN7FLC FAQ
1.How can I place an order for P2040NSN7FLC through Aetrix?
Please submit a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for P2040NSN7FLC on Aetrix. Our sales agent will provide a competitive quotation and guide you through the order confirmation once you accept the terms.
2.Are the price and stock information for P2040NSN7FLC reliable?
The price and inventory of P2040NSN7FLC are updated periodically and may fluctuate due to market conditions. Stock and pricing data are typically refreshed every 24 hours. Quotation validity for P2040NSN7FLC is usually 5 days.
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4.How is shipping managed for P2040NSN7FLC?
P2040NSN7FLC orders can be shipped via leading logistics carriers, including DHL, UPS, FedEx, TNT, or Registered Mail.
Once your P2040NSN7FLC order is processed, you will receive an email with the shipment details and tracking number.
Note: Tracking information may take up to 24 hours to appear. Express delivery typically takes 3–5 business days.
5.How can I obtain technical support or documentation for P2040NSN7FLC?
For technical support, including P2040NSN7FLC datasheets, pinout diagrams, or application guidance, please contact our engineering support team. They can provide detailed documentation and assistance for your P2040NSN7FLC requirements.
6.How does Aetrix verify that P2040NSN7FLC is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?
All P2040NSN7FLC products on Aetrix are procured from qualified distributors and authorized channels. Our dedicated quality assurance team conducts strict verification, including traceability checks and, if necessary, third-party testing. This ensures that P2040NSN7FLC meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of P2040NSN7FLC?
All P2040NSN7FLC units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with P2040NSN7FLC, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The P2040NSN7FLC part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for P2040NSN7FLC:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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