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NXP Semiconductors P4040NSE7MMC
- Part No.:
- P4040NSE7MMC
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 1295-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
P4040NSE7MMC.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ P4 1.5GHZ 1295BGA
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Product details
Overview
P4040NSE7MMC 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, and cryptographic security (SEC 4.0). It targets control-and-dataplane convergence in enterprise routers and LTE access gateways.
For engineers reviewing the P4040NSE7MMC datasheet, P4040NSE7MMC pinout, P4040NSE7MMC application, or P4040NSE7MMC equivalent, key selection criteria include its 4-core e500mc configuration, 512 KB private L2 cache per core, CoreNet coherency fabric, 16-lane 5 GHz SerDes, and pin-for-pin compatibility with P4080/P4081 for scalable platform design.
Technical Context
The P4040NSE7MMC implements four independent e500mc cores with full SMP/AMP configurability, each supporting user/supervisor/hypervisor privilege levels and independent boot/reset. Its CoreNet coherency fabric enables cache-coherent, prioritized, bandwidth-allocated traffic between cores, accelerators, and I/O endpoints.
Datapath acceleration includes hardware queue management (QMan), buffer management (BMan), pattern matching engine (PME 2.0), and security engine (SEC 4.0) supporting AES, SHA, RSA, and DES. Networking I/O comprises two XAUI, eight SGMII, three PCIe v2.0 lanes, and two sRIO 1.2 ports-all routed through a unified 18-lane, 5 GHz SerDes block.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Count & Type | 4× Power Architecture e500mc cores, enabling asymmetric or symmetric multiprocessing with independent boot/reset capability |
| Max Core Frequency | 1.5 GHz - delivers deterministic real-time control-plane latency and high-throughput data-plane processing |
| L2 Cache per Core | 512 KB backside cache - reduces memory access latency for compute-intensive packet inspection and classification |
| DDR Interface | Dual 64-bit DDR2/DDR3 with ECC and interleaving - supports up to 25.6 GB/s memory bandwidth with error resilience |
| Ethernet Interfaces | 2× 10 Gb/s XAUI + 8× 1 Gb/s SGMII - enables multi-port line-card designs without external PHY aggregation |
| SerDes Lanes | 18 lanes @ 5 GHz - configurable as PCIe, sRIO, XAUI, or SGMII, allowing flexible high-speed interconnect partitioning |
| Security Acceleration | SEC 4.0 engine - offloads AES-128/256, SHA-1/256, RSA-2048, and HMAC operations from CPU cores |
Pinout & Package
Package: FC-PBGA-1296 (37.5 mm × 37.5 mm, 1.0 mm pitch, RoHS-compliant).
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A1–A10, B1–B10, etc. (1296 total) | Ball Grid Array terminals | Signal, power, ground, and reference balls mapped per JEDEC MO-270B standard; includes dedicated VDD_DDR, VDD_CORE, VDD_IO, and VREF pins |
| DDR_CLK, DDR_CKE, DDR_CS | DDR2/3 memory interface control | Supports dual-channel, 64-bit-wide DDR2–800 / DDR3–1333 with on-die termination and dynamic ODT control |
| XAUI_RX[0:3], XAUI_TX[0:3] | 10 Gb/s serial Ethernet interface | Differential AC-coupled lanes compliant with IEEE 802.3ae XAUI specification; no external gearbox required |
| PCIe_RX[0:7], PCIe_TX[0:7] | PCI Express Gen2 interface | Three independent PCIe controllers (x4/x4/x4 or x8/x4/x1 configurations) with integrated PHY and link training |
| SRIODL[0:3], SRIODH[0:3] | Serial RapidIO differential lanes | Two sRIO 1.2 ports (4-lane each) supporting 3.125 Gbaud, message-passing, and direct I/O semantics |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| CoreNet Coherency Fabric | Enables cache-coherent, low-latency communication among all 4 cores, accelerators, and I/O without bus contention or arbitration bottlenecks |
| Embedded Hypervisor Support | Hardware-enforced resource partitioning allows concurrent execution of Linux, VxWorks, and bare-metal applications with strict memory/peripheral isolation |
| QMan/BMan Accelerators | Offloads packet queue scheduling, congestion management, and dynamic buffer allocation-reducing CPU load by >40% in L2/L3 forwarding workloads |
| SEC 4.0 Cryptographic Engine | Processes 2.5 Gbps encrypted throughput (AES-GCM) while freeing CPU cycles for protocol stack and application logic |
| Pin-for-Pin Compatibility with P4080/P4081 | Allows drop-in migration between 4-, 8-, and 8-core variants using identical PCB layout and power delivery network |
Applications
| Enterprise Router Control Plane | LTE Access Gateway Datapath |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Managing routing tables, BGP sessions, and SNMP agents in 1U rack-mounted edge routers. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control-plane processor executing Linux-based network OS with real-time interrupt response under sub-10 µs latency. Use Value: Four e500mc cores handle concurrent control tasks while SEC 4.0 secures management traffic and QMan accelerates route update propagation. | Use Scenario: Performing deep packet inspection, NAT, and IPsec encryption for subscriber traffic in LTE EPC gateways. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Integrated datapath processor combining packet parsing, classification, crypto, and forwarding in single-chip solution. Use Value: PME 2.0 matches regex patterns at line rate; SEC 4.0 encrypts 2.5 Gbps; dual DDR3 controllers sustain 12.8 GB/s memory bandwidth for flow state tables. |
| Radio Network Controller (RNC) | Industrial Secure Gateway |
Use Scenario: Handling Iub/Iur interface protocols, soft handover decisions, and channel coding in 3G UMTS infrastructure. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time baseband controller running RTOS with deterministic jitter < 500 ns across all 4 cores. Use Value: Independent core reset and hypervisor isolation ensure fail-safe separation between signaling and media processing threads. | Use Scenario: Securing OT-to-IT bridging in smart grid substations with TLS, firewall rules, and secure firmware updates. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Trusted execution environment host with secure boot, tamper-resistant key storage, and hardware-enforced memory domains. Use Value: SEC 4.0 validates firmware signatures and performs TLS 1.2 handshake acceleration; Trust Architecture enforces root-of-trust chain from ROM to OS. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar multicore communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| NXP LS1046A | ARM Cortex-A72 quad-core, 1.8 GHz; lacks SEC 4.0, uses CAAM; no SerDes-based XAUI/SGMII - requires external PHYs | Targets newer SDN/NFV deployments with Linux containers; not suitable for legacy Power Architecture codebases or deterministic real-time control | Select LS1046A only when migrating to ARM ecosystem and requiring higher single-thread performance over legacy instruction set compatibility |
| NXP P4080NSE7MMC | 8-core e500mc @ 1.5 GHz; 1 MB L2/core; 2×10G XAUI + 8×1G SGMII; same package and pinout | Provides higher control-plane concurrency and datapath throughput where full 8-core capacity is required | Choose P4080NSE7MMC when scaling existing P4040 design to handle increased session counts or additional service chaining without PCB redesign |
Compared with LS1046A, P4040NSE7MMC offers native Power Architecture toolchain continuity and hardware-accelerated networking functions absent in ARM-based successors; compared with P4080NSE7MMC, it delivers identical I/O and SerDes capability at lower power and cost for mid-tier applications.
Availability
P4040NSE7MMC is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for enterprise routing, LTE access gateway, RNC, and industrial secure gateway applications requiring stable component supply and long-term lifecycle support.
Supply support for P4040NSE7MMC 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 Philips' semiconductor division, now specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and networking markets.
The QorIQ P4 series - including P4040NSE7MMC - was engineered to unify control and datapath processing in carrier-grade infrastructure, delivering deterministic real-time performance with hardware-accelerated networking and security functions.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3 speed supported by the P4040NSE7MMC?
The P4040NSE7MMC supports DDR3-1333 (667 MHz clock, 1333 MT/s data rate) across its dual 64-bit interfaces with on-die termination, dynamic ODT, and ECC. This enables sustained memory bandwidth up to 25.6 GB/s when both channels operate in interleaved mode, critical for large-scale flow table lookups in routing and firewall applications.
Does the P4040NSE7MMC support virtualization and multiple operating systems?
Yes, the P4040NSE7MMC includes hardware-assisted virtualization via its embedded hypervisor support, enabling concurrent execution of Linux, VxWorks, and bare-metal applications. Each e500mc core can run independently with isolated memory spaces and peripheral access, enforced by the CoreNet fabric and PAMU memory protection units - a core capability of the P4040NSE7MMC architecture.
Is the P4040NSE7MMC pin-compatible with other QorIQ P4 series processors?
Yes, the P4040NSE7MMC is pin-for-pin compatible with both the P4080NSE7MMC and P4081NSE7MMC processors. This allows identical PCB layouts, power delivery networks, and thermal solutions across 4-core, 8-core, and [email protected] variants - a documented design feature confirmed in the QorIQ P4 Series Chart and P4040 datasheet revision history.
What cryptographic algorithms does the SEC 4.0 engine in the P4040NSE7MMC accelerate?
The SEC 4.0 engine in the P4040NSE7MMC accelerates AES-128/192/256 (ECB/CBC/CTR/GCM), DES/3DES, SHA-1/224/256/384/512, HMAC-SHA, RSA-1024/2048/4096, and DSA signing/verification. It delivers up to 2.5 Gbps authenticated encryption throughput, directly reducing CPU load for IPsec, SSL/TLS, and secure boot operations in the P4040NSE7MMC.
How many SerDes lanes does the P4040NSE7MMC provide, and how are they allocated?
The P4040NSE7MMC integrates an 18-lane, 5 GHz SerDes block that is software-configurable into protocols including PCIe v2.0 (3 controllers), Serial RapidIO 1.2 (2 ports), XAUI (2 ports), and SGMII (8 ports). Lane allocation is defined at boot time via RCW (Reset Configuration Word) settings - a fixed, non-reconfigurable mapping per power-on cycle in the P4040NSE7MMC.
P4040NSE7MMC 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
P4040NSE7MMC FAQ
1.How can I place an order for P4040NSE7MMC through Aetrix?
Please submit a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for P4040NSE7MMC 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 P4040NSE7MMC reliable?
The price and inventory of P4040NSE7MMC are updated periodically and may fluctuate due to market conditions. Stock and pricing data are typically refreshed every 24 hours. Quotation validity for P4040NSE7MMC is usually 5 days.
3.What payment methods are accepted for P4040NSE7MMC?
We accept Wire Transfer, PayPal, Credit Card, Western Union, MoneyGram, and Escrow for P4040NSE7MMC transactions.
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4.How is shipping managed for P4040NSE7MMC?
P4040NSE7MMC orders can be shipped via leading logistics carriers, including DHL, UPS, FedEx, TNT, or Registered Mail.
Once your P4040NSE7MMC 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 P4040NSE7MMC?
For technical support, including P4040NSE7MMC datasheets, pinout diagrams, or application guidance, please contact our engineering support team. They can provide detailed documentation and assistance for your P4040NSE7MMC requirements.
6.How does Aetrix verify that P4040NSE7MMC is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?
All P4040NSE7MMC 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 P4040NSE7MMC meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of P4040NSE7MMC?
All P4040NSE7MMC units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with P4040NSE7MMC, 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 P4040NSE7MMC part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for P4040NSE7MMC:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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