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NXP Semiconductors P4040NSE1MMB
- Part No.:
- P4040NSE1MMB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 1295-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
P4040NSE1MMB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ P4 1.5GHZ 1295BGA
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Product details
Overview
P4040NSE1MMB from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a quad-core Power Architecture e500mc communications processor operating at up to 1.5 GHz, featuring dual 64-bit DDR2/DDR3 memory controllers with ECC, eight 1 Gb/s Ethernet SGMII ports, two 10 Gb/s XAUI controllers, and integrated datapath acceleration for packet parsing, classification, queue management, and SEC 4.0 cryptographic acceleration. It targets control-and-dataplane converged networking systems including LTE access gateways and enterprise routers.
For engineers reviewing the P4040NSE1MMB datasheet, P4040NSE1MMB pinout, P4040NSE1MMB application, or P4040NSE1MMB equivalent, key selection criteria include its 4-core e500mc configuration, 512 KB per-core L2 cache, CoreNet coherency fabric, 16-lane 5 GHz SerDes, and pin-for-pin compatibility with the P4080-enabling scalable migration between 4- and 8-core variants without PCB redesign.
Technical Context
The P4040NSE1MMB implements a hierarchical cache architecture with 32 KB I/D L1 caches per core, 512 KB private backside L2 cache per core complex (shared across two cores), and a unified 2 MB CoreNet platform cache. Its CoreNet coherency fabric supports prioritized, bandwidth-allocated coherent and non-coherent transactions across on-chip resources.
It integrates a full datapath acceleration suite including Frame Manager (packet parsing/classification/distribution), Queue Manager (QoS scheduling and congestion management), Buffer Manager, SEC 4.0 (AES/SHA/RSA acceleration), and PME 2.0 (RegEx pattern matching), all accessible via dedicated hardware queues and managed by the PAMU for secure memory-mapped access.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Count & Type | 4× Power Architecture e500mc cores, enabling symmetric or asymmetric multiprocessing with independent boot/reset capability |
| Max Core Frequency | 1.5 GHz, delivering high instruction throughput for real-time L2–L7 network processing |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB per core complex (256 KB per core), reducing memory latency for control-plane tasks |
| DDR Interface | Dual 64-bit DDR2/DDR3 with ECC and interleaving, supporting up to 1066 MT/s for sustained memory bandwidth |
| Ethernet Ports | 8× 1 Gb/s SGMII + 2× 10 Gb/s XAUI, enabling multi-port switching/routing with line-rate forwarding |
| SerDes Lanes | 16 lanes at 5 GHz, configurable as PCIe v2.0, SRIO v1.2, or SGMII/XAUI, providing flexible high-speed interconnect |
| Security Engine | SEC 4.0 with AES-128/256, SHA-1/256, RSA-2048 acceleration, offloading crypto from CPU cores |
Pinout & Package
P4040NSE1MMB is housed in a 1296-ball FC-BGA package (27 mm × 27 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch), RoHS-compliant, with thermal lid and standard JEDEC MO-270AB footprint.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| DDR_CKE[1:0] | DDR Clock Enable | Active-high enables DDR clock tree; synchronous with DDR_CLK for power gating control |
| SGMII_RX[7:0] | SGMII Receive Lane | Differential AC-coupled input for 1 Gb/s Ethernet PHY interface; mapped to Frame Manager ingress |
| XAUI_TX[1:0] | XAUI Transmit Lane | 4-lane differential output per port (8 lanes total); routed through SerDes to external 10G PHY |
| PCIe_REFCLK[2:0] | PCIe Reference Clock | 100 MHz differential reference for three PCIe v2.0 controllers; requires external termination |
| SRIO_PORT[1:0] | Serial RapidIO Port | Two independent 4-lane SRIO v1.2 interfaces supporting 3.125 Gbaud; used for chip-to-chip interconnect |
| SEC_CLK | Security Engine Clock | Asynchronous clock domain for SEC 4.0 block; isolated to prevent timing coupling with CPU clocks |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| CoreNet Coherency Fabric | Enables cache coherency across 4 e500mc cores and accelerators, eliminating software-managed cache maintenance overhead |
| Frame Manager Acceleration | Hardware-accelerated packet parsing, classification, and distribution reduces CPU load by >70% in L3/L4 forwarding scenarios |
| Embedded Hypervisor Support | Hardware-enforced partitioning allows concurrent execution of Linux, VxWorks, and bare-metal applications with strict resource isolation |
| Trust Architecture | Secure boot with immutable ROM-based bootloader and tamper-resistant fusing ensures chain-of-trust from power-on |
| Debug Infrastructure | Integrated instruction trace, cross-trigger watchpoints, and performance monitoring enable deterministic multicore debugging |
Applications
| Enterprise Router Control Plane | LTE Access Gateway Dataplane |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Managing routing protocols (BGP/OSPF), CLI, SNMP, and system services in a 1U rack-mounted router. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary control-plane processor executing Linux-based network OS with real-time response to control events. Use Value: 4 e500mc cores provide headroom for concurrent protocol stacks and management agents while maintaining sub-10 ms interrupt latency. | Use Scenario: Forwarding user-plane traffic (GTP-U, IPsec) in an LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) access gateway. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Combined control-and-dataplane processor running Linux control stack and accelerated Frame Manager for packet processing. Use Value: SEC 4.0 and Frame Manager offload encryption and classification, achieving 20 Gbps wire-speed throughput with <5 µs packet latency. |
| Radio Network Controller (RNC) | Industrial Secure Gateway |
Use Scenario: Handling Iub/Iur interface signaling and channel coding for 3G UMTS base stations. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time DSP-assisted controller managing RLC/MAC layer functions and handover logic. Use Value: CoreNet fabric enables deterministic latency between e500mc cores and DMA engines for time-critical radio frame processing. | Use Scenario: Securing OT network segmentation in smart grid substations with TLS termination and firewall policy enforcement. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Trusted execution environment host with SEC 4.0 crypto acceleration and Trust Architecture root of trust. Use Value: Hardware-enforced memory isolation prevents lateral movement between SCADA and IT-facing network stacks. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar multicore communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| P4080NSE1MMB | 8 e500mc cores, 1 MB L2/core, same package and pinout | Higher compute density for full L2–L7 service chaining | Select when needing higher core count without layout change |
| P4040NSE1MPB | Same core count/frequency but Pb-free (RoHS) variant with different thermal lid marking | Identical functionality; differs only in material compliance and traceability labeling | Select for strict RoHS-only supply chains requiring Pb-free documentation |
Compared with P4080NSE1MMB, the P4040NSE1MMB delivers 50% fewer cores at identical frequency and I/O-ideal for cost- and power-constrained deployments where 4 cores suffice. Compared with P4040NSE1MPB, it shares full electrical and mechanical equivalence but differs in regulatory marking and solder composition, making it suitable for mixed-compliance BOMs.
Availability
P4040NSE1MMB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for LTE access gateways, enterprise routers, radio network controllers, and industrial secure gateways requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for P4040NSE1MMB 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 company formed from the spin-off of Freescale Semiconductor and NXP's former Standard Products division, specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and networking markets.
The QorIQ P4 series-including P4040NSE1MMB-was designed to deliver scalable, low-power, multicore processing for converged control-and-dataplane networking applications, targeting telecom infrastructure and mission-critical embedded systems.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3 data rate supported by the P4040NSE1MMB?
The P4040NSE1MMB supports DDR3 memory up to 1066 MT/s using its dual 64-bit controllers with ECC and interleaving. This provides sustained bandwidth sufficient for simultaneous packet buffering, control-plane tables, and application memory, validated under JEDEC JESD79-3D specifications and confirmed in the QP4040RM reference manual. The P4040NSE1MMB achieves this rate with programmable timing parameters and on-die termination calibration.
Does the P4040NSE1MMB support virtualization, and how is it implemented?
Yes, the P4040NSE1MMB supports hardware-assisted virtualization via its embedded hypervisor and CoreNet fabric. It implements three privilege levels (user, supervisor, hypervisor), PAMU-based memory protection, and secure boot to isolate guest OS environments. The P4040NSE1MMB enables concurrent Linux, VxWorks, and bare-metal partitions with strict resource access control-verified in NXP's QorIQ SDK hypervisor reference designs.
Is the P4040NSE1MMB pin-compatible with other QorIQ P4 series processors?
Yes, the P4040NSE1MMB is pin-for-pin compatible with the P4080NSE1MMB and P4081NSE1MMB. All share identical 1296-ball FC-BGA packaging, SerDes lane mapping, DDR interface pinout, and peripheral signal assignments. This allows direct substitution in existing P4080 layouts with only firmware and thermal design adjustments required for the P4040NSE1MMB's lower power envelope.
What cryptographic algorithms does the SEC 4.0 engine in the P4040NSE1MMB accelerate?
The SEC 4.0 engine in the P4040NSE1MMB accelerates AES-128/192/256 (ECB/CBC/CTR/GCM), SHA-1/224/256/384/512, MD5, RSA-1024/2048/4096, and DES/Triple-DES. These are implemented in hardened RTL with side-channel resistance, and their performance is documented in the QorIQ P4 Security Engine Reference Manual. The P4040NSE1MMB uses SEC 4.0 to offload IPsec, TLS, and MACsec processing from CPU cores.
How many SerDes lanes does the P4040NSE1MMB provide, and how are they allocated?
The P4040NSE1MMB provides 16 SerDes lanes operating at up to 5 GHz, grouped into four quads. They are allocated as: two 4-lane XAUI ports (8 lanes), three PCIe v2.0 controllers (each using 2 lanes = 6 lanes), and two 4-lane SRIO v1.2 ports (8 lanes - shared with XAUI/PCIe via muxing). Allocation is configured at boot via RCW settings, and the P4040NSE1MMB supports dynamic reconfiguration during runtime for flexible I/O mapping.
P4040NSE1MMB Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 1295-BBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- QorIQ P4
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Core Processor:
- PowerPC e500mc
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 4 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.5GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- Security; SEC 4.0
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR2, DDR3
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 1Gbps (8), 10Gbps (2)
- SATA:
- -
- USB:
- USB 2.0 + PHY (2)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- Boot Security, Cryptography, Random Number Generator, Secure Fusebox
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 1295-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5)
- Additional Interfaces:
- DUART, I2C, MMC/SD, RapidIO, SPI
P4040NSE1MMB FAQ
1.How can I place an order for P4040NSE1MMB through Aetrix?
Please submit a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for P4040NSE1MMB 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 P4040NSE1MMB reliable?
The price and inventory of P4040NSE1MMB are updated periodically and may fluctuate due to market conditions. Stock and pricing data are typically refreshed every 24 hours. Quotation validity for P4040NSE1MMB is usually 5 days.
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5.How can I obtain technical support or documentation for P4040NSE1MMB?
For technical support, including P4040NSE1MMB datasheets, pinout diagrams, or application guidance, please contact our engineering support team. They can provide detailed documentation and assistance for your P4040NSE1MMB requirements.
6.How does Aetrix verify that P4040NSE1MMB is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?
All P4040NSE1MMB 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 P4040NSE1MMB meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of P4040NSE1MMB?
All P4040NSE1MMB units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with P4040NSE1MMB, 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 P4040NSE1MMB part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for P4040NSE1MMB:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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