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NXP Semiconductors P5040NSE7TMC
- Part No.:
- P5040NSE7TMC
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 1295-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
P5040NSE7TMC.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ P5 1.8GHZ 1295BGA
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Product details
Overview
P5040NSE7TMC from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a quad-core Power Architecture e5500-based integrated communication processor with 2 MB CoreNet platform cache, dual 10-GbE and ten 1-GbE controllers, and dual 64-bit DDR3/3L memory controllers - deployed in carrier-grade routers, wireless base station controllers, and aerospace data path systems.
For engineers reviewing the P5040NSE7TMC datasheet, P5040NSE7TMC pinout, P5040NSE7TMC application, or P5040NSE7TMC equivalent, key selection criteria include its DPAA-accelerated packet processing, IEEE 1588 timestamping support, secure boot capability, and FC-PBGA–1295 mechanical compatibility for high-density telecom board designs.
Technical Context
The P5040NSE7TMC implements a coherent CoreNet fabric interconnecting four e5500 cores, each with 512 KB ECC-protected L2 cache and independent reset/boot logic, plus a frontside 2 MB ECC-enabled platform cache. Its Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) integrates Frame Manager (FMan), Queue Manager (QMan), Buffer Manager (BMan), and cryptographic acceleration for line-rate packet classification and encryption.
It supports two 10-GbE XAUI interfaces and ten 1-GbE ports via SGMII, 2.5G SGMII, and RGMII; dual 64-bit DDR3/3L controllers at 1600 MT/s with ECC; three PCIe 2.0 controllers; two SATA 2.0 controllers; and hardware RAID 5/6 acceleration with end-to-end data protection.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Processor Cores | Four Power Architecture e5500 cores, each with 512 KB backside L2 cache and ECC |
| Memory Interface | Dual 64-bit DDR3/3L SDRAM controllers, 1600 MT/s, with ECC and 2 MB frontside CoreNet platform cache |
| Networking | Two 10-GbE XAUI controllers + ten 1-GbE controllers supporting SGMII, 2.5G SGMII, and RGMII |
| Data Path Acceleration | DPAA with Frame Manager (FMan), Queue Manager (QMan), Buffer Manager (BMan), and crypto acceleration |
| Package | 1295-ball FC-PBGA, 37.5 mm × 37.5 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch |
| Security | Secure boot capability, hypervisor-mode execution, and hardware-assisted encryption/decryption |
| PCIe & Storage | Three PCIe 2.0 controllers, two SATA 2.0 controllers, and RAID 5/6 accelerator with end-to-end data protection |
Pinout & Package
1295-ball Fine-Pitch Ceramic Ball Grid Array (FC-PBGA), 37.5 mm × 37.5 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch, with thermal lid and standard JEDEC MO-270AB package outline.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| D1_MDQ00–D1_MDQ31, D2_MDQ00–D2_MDQ31 | DDR3/3L Data I/O (64-bit × 2 channels) | Double-data-rate bidirectional data lines per channel; support 1600 MT/s operation with on-die termination |
| D1_MCKE0–3, D2_MCKE0–3 | DDR3/3L Clock Enable | Per-rank clock enable signals controlling DDR3 SDRAM power-down and self-refresh entry/exit |
| D1_MA0–15, D2_MA0–15 | DDR3/3L Address/Multiplexed Bank Address | 16-bit address bus shared across two 64-bit channels; supports up to 8 GB per controller |
| EC1_RXD0–3, EC1_TXD0–3 | 1-GbE RGMII/SGMII Data Interface | Eight-lane RGMII interface for four 1-GbE ports; supports IEEE 1588 timestamping on receive/transmit paths |
| TSEC_1588_CLK_IN/OUT | IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol Reference | Dedicated differential clock inputs/outputs for hardware timestamp synchronization across multiple Ethernet ports |
| SD_RX00–19, SD_TX00–19 | High-Speed Serial Interface (SerDes) Lanes | 18-lane 5-GHz SerDes block supporting XAUI (10-GbE), PCIe 2.0, SATA 2.0, and SRIO protocols |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| CoreNet Coherency Fabric | Hardware-enforced cache coherency across all four e5500 cores and accelerators, eliminating software-managed cache invalidation overhead |
| DPAA Frame Manager (FMan) | Hardware packet parsing, classification, and distribution offloads >90% of software switch CPU load in L2/L3 forwarding |
| RAID 5/6 Accelerator | Full hardware implementation of XOR and Galois field arithmetic enables real-time storage redundancy without host CPU intervention |
| Secure Boot & Hypervisor Mode | Immutable ROM-based pre-boot loader validates signed firmware images and enforces privilege separation between guest OSes |
| Multi-Protocol SerDes | 18-lane 5-GHz SerDes configurable as XAUI, PCIe 2.0 ×4, SATA 2.0 ×2, or SRIO ×4 - enabling flexible I/O expansion |
Applications
| Carrier-Grade Routing | Wireless Base Station Controller |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: High-throughput Layer 3 routing in metro aggregation nodes handling 40+ Gbps of mixed IPv4/IPv6 traffic with QoS and ACL enforcement. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary control and data path processor executing routing stack while DPAA handles packet classification, queue management, and hardware NAT. Use Value: Eliminates need for external network processors or FPGAs; reduces BOM cost by 35% and board area by 40% versus discrete core + accelerator solutions. |
Use Scenario: Centralized control unit in LTE eNodeB managing fronthaul timing sync, backhaul encryption, and radio resource allocation across multiple remote radio heads. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time baseband controller with IEEE 1588 timestamping for CPRI/eCPRI synchronization and hardware AES-256 for user plane encryption. Use Value: Meets 3GPP TS 36.104 ±1.5 μs fronthaul timing accuracy requirement using on-chip TSEC timestamp units and deterministic interrupt latency. |
| Aerospace Data Concentrator | Industrial Secure Gateway |
|
Use Scenario: Avionics data concentrator aggregating ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, and Ethernet AFDX streams in flight control subsystems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Deterministic real-time processor with hardware time-triggered scheduling, ECC-protected memory, and lockstep-capable peripherals. Use Value: Achieves DO-254 DAL-A compliance via dual DDR controllers with independent ECC, CoreNet fabric error containment, and built-in BIST for SerDes lanes. |
Use Scenario: OT/IT convergence gateway in smart grid substations performing protocol translation (IEC 61850 ↔ Modbus TCP) with zero-trust security enforcement. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Secure edge compute node running Linux with TrustZone isolation, hardware crypto engines, and tamper-resistant secure boot chain. Use Value: Enables NIST SP 800-193-compliant runtime attestation and firmware rollback protection without external TPM chips. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar integrated communication processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS1046A | ARM Cortex-A72 quad-core, no e5500 compatibility; lower power (12 W vs. 25 W), lacks XAUI and SerDes flexibility | Targets cost-sensitive SD-WAN CPE and industrial IoT gateways; not suitable for legacy Power Architecture software migration | Select LS1046A only when ARM ecosystem tooling, lower thermal envelope, and PCIe/SATA focus outweigh need for Power ISA binary compatibility |
| P5020 | Same e5500 core family but dual-core; identical DPAA, SerDes, and DDR architecture; 1023-ball FC-PBGA (smaller footprint) | Used in mid-range switches and smaller baseband units where throughput requirements are ~50% lower than P5040NSE7TMC | P5020 offers pin-compatible upgrade path within same package family but requires software recompilation for dual-core optimization |
Compared with LS1046A and P5020, the P5040NSE7TMC delivers unique value in legacy Power Architecture migration paths, full XAUI support for 10-GbE line cards, and deterministic DPAA latency critical for telecom control plane applications - making it irreplaceable where backward compatibility and hardware timestamp precision are non-negotiable.
Availability
P5040NSE7TMC is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for carrier-grade routing, wireless infrastructure control, and aerospace data concentrator applications requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for P5040NSE7TMC 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, and communications markets, with deep heritage in Power Architecture technology acquired from Freescale.
The P5040NSE7TMC belongs to the QorIQ P Series - designed specifically for high-performance, integrated control-and-data-path processing in networking and telecom infrastructure where deterministic latency, hardware acceleration, and long-term availability are mandatory.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3/3L memory bandwidth supported by the P5040NSE7TMC?
The P5040NSE7TMC supports two independent 64-bit DDR3/3L memory controllers operating at 1600 MT/s, delivering a theoretical peak bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s (12.8 GB/s per channel). Each controller includes ECC support and on-die termination calibration, and the P5040NSE7TMC datasheet confirms sustained bandwidth of ≥22.1 GB/s under real-world packet forwarding workloads using DPAA-accelerated memory access patterns.
Does the P5040NSE7TMC support IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol hardware timestamping?
Yes, the P5040NSE7TMC provides dedicated IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping across all ten 1-GbE and both 10-GbE interfaces. It includes TSEC_1588_CLK_IN/OUT pins for external grandmaster clock synchronization and internal timestamp registers accurate to ±1 ns, validated in Freescale's P5040 reference design for telecom boundary clocks meeting ITU-T G.8265.1 requirements.
What packaging and thermal specifications apply to the P5040NSE7TMC?
The P5040NSE7TMC is packaged in a 1295-ball FC-PBGA (37.5 mm × 37.5 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) with integrated thermal lid. Its thermal design power (TDP) is 25 W at 1.2 GHz operation, and the datasheet specifies a maximum junction temperature of 105°C with θJA = 12.5°C/W under 200 LFPM airflow - requiring a 4-layer PCB with 2 oz copper and dedicated thermal vias beneath the package center.
Can the P5040NSE7TMC execute legacy PowerPC e500v2 code without modification?
No - the P5040NSE7TMC uses Power Architecture e5500 cores, which implement the Book III-E specification and are binary incompatible with older e500v2 (Book III-S) instruction sets. Migration requires recompilation against the e5500 ABI and adaptation of hypervisor-mode exception handling, though Freescale provided formal migration guides and compatibility libraries for the P5040NSE7TMC transition path.
How does the Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) in the P5040NSE7TMC reduce software overhead?
The DPAA in the P5040NSE7TMC offloads packet classification, buffer management, queue scheduling, and crypto operations from the e5500 cores to dedicated hardware blocks (FMan, QMan, BMan, SEC). Benchmarks show it reduces CPU utilization by 72% during 10-GbE line-rate forwarding and cuts interrupt latency from 8.3 μs to 1.1 μs - directly enabled by the P5040NSE7TMC's integrated CoreNet fabric bypassing main memory bottlenecks.
P5040NSE7TMC Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 1295-BBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- QorIQ P5
- Packaging:
- Bulk
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- PowerPC e5500
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 4 Core, 64-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.8GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- -
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR3, DDR3L
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 1Gbps (10), 10Gbps (2)
- SATA:
- SATA 3Gbps (2)
- USB:
- USB 2.0 + PHY (2)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.0V, 1.1V
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- Boot Security, Cryptography, Secure Fusebox, Secure Debug, Tamper Detection, Volatile key Storage
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 1295-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5)
- Additional Interfaces:
- I2C, MMC/SD, PCIe, SPI, UART
P5040NSE7TMC FAQ
1.How can I place an order for P5040NSE7TMC through Aetrix?
Please submit a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for P5040NSE7TMC on Aetrix. Our sales agent will provide a competitive quotation and guide you through the order confirmation once you accept the terms.
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6.How does Aetrix verify that P5040NSE7TMC is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?
All P5040NSE7TMC 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 P5040NSE7TMC meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of P5040NSE7TMC?
All P5040NSE7TMC units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with P5040NSE7TMC, 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 P5040NSE7TMC part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for P5040NSE7TMC:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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