P2040NSN7KLC - QorIQ P2040 4-Core 1GHz PowerPC MPU | NXP
Référence : P2040NSN7KLC ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $185 | $185,00 |
| 10 | $172 | $1 720,00 |
| 100 | $158 | $15 800,00 |
| 500 | $145 | $72 500,00 |
| 1 000 | $132 | $132 000,00 |
P2040NSN7KLC Présentation
What is a QorIQ communications processor? The QorIQ platform is NXP's family of Power Architecture-based multicore processors designed for intelligent networking and embedded infrastructure workloads. Within the taxonomy, the QorIQ P2040 sits in the low-end to mid-range quad-core tier, software-compatible with the P1 family and all devices in the P3, P4, and P5 families, enabling customers to scale software up and down the product line.
Key features of the P2040NSN7KLC include four e500mc 32-bit cores, integrated DDR3/3L memory controller with ECC, dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet (XAUI) plus multiple Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, two PCI Express Gen 2 controllers, two Serial RapidIO 2.0 ports, and hardware acceleration for packet parsing, classification, and security. The processor supports hardware virtualization and symmetric/asymmetric multiprocessing.
The P2040 architecture leverages the e500mc core with dual-issue, out-of-order execution, and integrated L1/L2 caches with ECC. Integrated datapath accelerators handle buffer management and queue management, offloading housekeeping from the cores and improving packet throughput. The platform integrates SerDes lanes for flexible interface configuration (SRIO, PCIe, sGMII, SGMII, XAUI, etc.).
Typical applications include enterprise and edge routers, LTE/Wi-Fi base stations, network-attached storage controllers, industrial control and factory automation, military/aerospace secure networking, and secure IoT gateways. The P2040NSN7KLC variant operates up to 1.0 GHz and is the standard commercial-grade ordering part number for the 780-FCPBGA package.
When designing with this device, allocate sufficient PCB real estate for the 23x23 mm BGA and ensure a 12+ layer stackup with matched-impedance routing for DDR3, SerDes, and XAUI. Reference the NXP P2040 Hardware Specifications document for thermal design, power sequencing, and JTAG/debug requirements; this part requires firmware (UBoot) and a board support package to boot.
This page synthesizes distributor stock, end-of-life status, recommended same-family drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes that go beyond the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour P2040NSN7KLC — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec P2040NSN7KLC (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Operating Temperature, Mounting Type, Architecture, Number of Cores, Package.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
P2041NSE7MMC
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P2040NSN7MMC
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P2020NSN7MMC
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BSC9132NXE7KNKB
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$198 / unité
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P2040NSN7KLC Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Manufacturer | NXP USA Inc. |
| Series | QorIQ P2 |
| Core Processor | PowerPC e500mc |
| Number of Cores | 4 |
| Core Architecture | 32-Bit |
| Core Frequency | 1.0 GHz |
| Boîtier / Format | 780-FCPBGA (23x23 mm) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART, USB, PCIe, SRIO |
| Memory Interface | DDR3/DDR3L with ECC |
| Ethernet | Dual XAUI (10G) + multiple GbE |
| PCIe | 2 x PCIe Gen 2 |
| Serial RapidIO | 2 x SRIO Rev 2.0 |
| Température de fonctionnement | -40C to +105C (TJ) |
| Security Features | Hardware acceleration, secure boot |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant |
Guide de configuration des broches du P2040NSN7KLC 780-fcpbga (23x23 mm)
Configuration des broches du P2040NSN7KLC (boîtier 780-fcpbga (23x23 mm)). Ce circuit intégré numérique comprend des GPIO, des interfaces de communication (UART, SPI, I2C) et des broches d'alimentation. Consultez la fiche technique du fabricant pour les fonctions alternatives des broches et les options de configuration. Indispensable pour la conception de systèmes embarqués et la conception de circuits imprimés.
Aucune donnée de brochage détaillée disponible pour P2040NSN7KLC.
Consultez la fiche technique pour la configuration complète des broches.
Applications typiques
P2040NSN7KLC convient pour 6 applications: Enterprise and Edge Routers, Wireless Infrastructure Base Stations, Network-Attached Storage Controllers, Industrial Control and Factory Automation, Aerospace and Defense Secure Networking, Secure IoT Gateways and Edge Appliances.
Enterprise and Edge Routers
The P2040NSN7KLC's four e500mc cores at 1.0 GHz and dual XAUI 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports make it a drop-in MPU for mid-range enterprise and edge routers. The integrated DDR3/3L controller with ECC supports high-throughput packet buffering tables, while two Serial RapidIO 2.0 ports enable low-latency backplane connections to switching fabrics. Hardware acceleration for buffer management and queue management offloads housekeeping from the cores, improving forwarding performance. Compared to a discrete CPU + network processor design, the P2040NSN7KLC reduces BOM cost and board area while keeping software compatibility with the broader QorIQ P-series. Reference NXP's router reference designs for validated PCIe lane assignments.
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Wireless Infrastructure Base Stations
LTE and 5G small-cell base stations use the P2040NSN7KLC's quad-core architecture and CPRI/OBSAI-capable SerDes to terminate radio unit traffic and run PHY/MAC stacks. The e500mc cores' hardware virtualization supports partitioning L1/L2 protocol stacks, while the integrated data path accelerators handle packet classification at line rate. With 1.0 GHz per core and ECC-protected DDR3, the device delivers deterministic latency required for RAN workloads. Engineers transitioning to newer designs may consider the BSC9132 for integrated DSP offload. Reference the NXP QorIQ wireless infrastructure application note for validated timing budgets.
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Network-Attached Storage Controllers
NAS and storage controllers leverage the P2040NSN7KLC's quad-core processing for RAID computation, iSCSI/NFS offload, and file-system metadata handling. The DDR3/3L controller with ECC is critical for protecting data structures against soft errors in long-running storage workloads, while PCIe Gen 2 lanes connect to SATA/SAS host bus adapters or NVMe bridges. Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports enable high-throughput NAS uplink, and Serial RapidIO supports low-latency connections to back-end storage arrays. Compared to using a desktop-class CPU, the P2040 offers deterministic I/O latency suitable for enterprise NAS.
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Industrial Control and Factory Automation
Industrial automation gateways and PLC controllers benefit from the P2040NSN7KLC's deterministic multicore processing, hardware virtualization, and extended -40C to +105C junction temperature range. The integrated GbE and PCIe support deterministic EtherCAT, PROFINET, or EtherNet/IP fieldbus bridges when paired with FPGA co-processors. Hardware-accelerated encryption enables secure OPC UA communications. The FC-PBGA package and NXP's long-term silicon roadmap make it suitable for industrial designs requiring 10+ year lifecycle support. Reference the NXP industrial networking reference design for validated platform bring-up.
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Aerospace and Defense Secure Networking
Military and aerospace secure routers use the P2040NSN7KLC's secure boot, hardware encryption accelerators, and radiation-tolerant design margins for tactical networking applications. The e500mc cores run hardened RTOS or partitioned secure/trusted execution environments, while the integrated data path accelerators sustain encrypted packet forwarding at line rate. Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet plus multiple GbE ports support red/black network separation. The 780-FCPBGA package and aerospace-qualified NXP process technology are vetted for defense supply chains. Designers should consult NXP's extended-temperature and MIL-spec variants for flight hardware.
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Secure IoT Gateways and Edge Appliances
IoT edge gateways aggregate sensor traffic from BLE/Zigbee/LoRa radios and run protocol translation, local analytics, and cloud uplink. The P2040NSN7KLC's four cores support containerized workloads with hardware virtualization, while hardware-accelerated TLS/DTLS secures cloud uplinks. Multiple GbE ports provide LAN segmentation, and PCIe enables connection to cellular modems (LTE/5G) or Wi-Fi 6 cards. The integrated DDR3 controller handles local buffering of telemetry streams. Compared to ARM Cortex-A SoCs, the PowerPC e500mc platform offers deterministic real-time behavior preferred for industrial IoT.
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Données de référence d'ingénierie pour P2040NSN7KLC — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | P2041NSE7MMC | P2040NSN7MMC | P2020NSN7MMC | BSC9132NXE7KNKB | P2040NSE7MMC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 780-FCPBGA (23x23) | 780-FCPBGA (23x23) - same | 780-FCPBGA (23x23) - same | 780-FCPBGA (23x23) - same | 780-FCPBGA (23x23) - same | 780-FCPBGA (23x23) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Count | 4 (e500mc) | 4 (e500mc) | 4 (e500mc) | 2 (e500mc) | 2 (e500mc) + 2 DSP | 4 (e500mc) |
| Core Frequency | 1.0 GHz | 1.2-1.5 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz |
| Memory Interface | DDR3/DDR3L + ECC | DDR3/DDR3L + ECC | DDR3/DDR3L + ECC | DDR3/DDR3L + ECC | DDR3 + ECC | DDR3/DDR3L + ECC |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C (TJ) | -40C to +105C (TJ) | 0C to +105C (TJ) | 0C to +105C (TJ) | -40C to +105C (TJ) | -40C to +105C (TJ) |
| Lifecycle Status | EOL | EOL (PCN issued) | EOL | EOL | EOL | EOL |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Pin-compatible drop-in path to P2041 successor (vs P2041NSE7MMC)
- Quad-core 1.0 GHz e500mc with hardware virtualization (vs P2020NSN7MMC)
- Extended industrial temperature grade option in same package (vs P2040NSE7MMC)
- QorIQ P2 software compatibility for cross-migration (vs BSC9132NXE7KNKB)
Notes de conception
The 780-FCPBGA 23x23 mm package requires a heatsink or thermal pad for sustained operation above 2-3W. Estimated: at 1.0 GHz across four active cores with DDR3 traffic, total SoC power reaches 4-6W typical. Per NXP's P2040 Hardware Specifications document, theta-JA for the FC-PBGA on a JEDEC test board is approximately 15-18 C/W without airflow; design with at least 200 LFM forced-air cooling or attach a finned heatsink using thermal interface material. Do not rely on the package alone for convection-only designs above 3W total power.
The P2040NSN7KLC requires a minimum 12-layer PCB stackup with matched-impedance routing for DDR3 (50 ohms single-ended, 100 ohms differential), XAUI (100 ohms differential), Serial RapidIO (100 ohms differential), and PCIe (85 ohms differential). Use NXP's design checklist to verify SerDes reference clock jitter (< 0.3 ps RMS for 10G XAUI) and via stub length for BGA escape. Route DDR3 byte lanes with matched lengths within 25 mil tolerance to preserve signal integrity. Allocate at least 4 GND layers for return-path continuity.
Common pitfalls when designing with the P2040NSN7KLC include: (1) forgetting to configure SerDes PLL multipliers via RCW (reset configuration word) prior to first boot, which leaves interfaces inactive; (2) underprovisioning the DDR3 VTT regulator current, which causes memory errors under load; (3) omitting the PORESET and HRESET sequencing capacitors per the NXP reference design, leading to intermittent boot failures; (4) failing to populate the JTAG header for boundary-scan debug. Always validate boot from a known-good NAND or SD card image during bring-up, and verify SerDes eye diagrams with a sampling oscilloscope before committing to production.
Place the P2040NSN7KLC on the top layer of the PCB with all BGA balls accessible for X-ray inspection after reflow. Keep the DDR3 chips within 1.5 inches of the SoC to minimize signal degradation; use 4-chip CS for optimal fly-by topology. Separate noisy SerDes lanes (XAUI, SRIO) from sensitive analog clocks and reset lines by at least 5x the trace width. Reference NXP's AN4321 application note for BGA escape routing and via-in-pad recommendations to maximize manufacturing yield.
Informations de conformité
RoHS compliant per NXP product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial/networking MPU, not automotive). Conflict-minerals reporting compliant per NXP supply chain policy.