P1010NSN5HFB - QorIQ P1 1GHz e500v2 SoC 425-TEPBGA | NXP
MPN: P1010NSN5HFB ⚠ Last Time Buy| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $68.5 | $68.50 |
| 10 | $62.1 | $621.00 |
| 100 | $55.4 | $5,540.00 |
| 250 | $51.2 | $12,800.00 |
| 500 | $47.8 | $23,900.00 |
P1010NSN5HFB Overview
What is a QorIQ communications processor? QorIQ is NXP's Power Architecture communications platform that consolidates CPU cores, memory controllers, networking peripherals, and hardware acceleration on a single die. It sits in the broader taxonomy of communications processors -> embedded microprocessors -> microcontrollers -> integrated circuits -> semiconductors. The P1 sub-family targets cost- and power-sensitive applications where the higher-end P2/P3 multi-core parts would be over-spec.
Key features include the e500v2 32-bit core with double-precision FPU, integrated GbE and SATA controllers, hardware security support via the Trusted Boot architecture, and a DDR3/3L memory controller with ECC. The 425-TEPBGA package exposes all major I/O interfaces including multiple SerDes lanes, dual USB 2.0, dual SATA, dual PCIe, dual I²C, SPI, DUART, and TDM/HDLC ports.
Architecturally the P1010 uses a coherent system bus to connect the e500v2 core, L1/L2 cache subsystem, the platform peripheral block, and the DDR controller. This SoC integrates what previously required an external northbridge + peripherals, reducing board area and BOM cost for routers, switches, industrial gateways, and printers.
Typical applications include industrial printers and control panels, network-attached storage (NAS) controllers, smart-grid and energy-management gateways, factory-floor automation, and single-board embedded designs where one core with integrated I/O replaces a multi-chip solution.
When designing with the P1010, pay attention to power-rail sequencing (1.0V core plus 1.5V/1.8V DDR), SerDes reference-clock routing, and thermal management; the device is offered in commercial (0-85°C) and extended industrial (0-105°C) temperature grades, the latter indicated by the HFB suffix.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in QorIQ family variants, and practical boot/PCB design notes not aggregated on any single distributor page.
Drop-in alternatives for P1010NSN5HFB — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with P1010NSN5HFB (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Core Architecture, Memory Controller, Mounting Type, Operating Temperature, Package.
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P1020NSN5HFB
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P1010NSN5HFB Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Manufacturer | NXP Semiconductors |
| Series | QorIQ P1 |
| Core Processor | PowerPC e500v2 |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Core Architecture | 32-Bit |
| Core Speed | Up to 1.0 GHz |
| FPU | Double-precision hardware FPU |
| Package | 425-TEPBGA I (19 x 19 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +105°C |
| Memory Controller | DDR3 / DDR3L with ECC |
| Ethernet | Up to 2x Gigabit Ethernet (HW assist) |
| SATA | Up to 2x SATA Gen 2/3 |
| USB | Up to 2x USB 2.0 (host + device) |
| PCI Express | Up to 2x PCIe Gen 2.0 |
| Security | Trusted Boot (HAB/CST) |
| RoHS Status | ROHS3 Compliant |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
P1010NSN5HFB Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin B5 | VDD_CORE — Core supply rail (1.0 V nominal) |
| Pin D8 | DDR3_DQ0 — DDR3 data lane 0 |
| Pin F11 | SERDES1_TX — SerDes 1 transmit (PCIe/SATA/SGMII mux) |
| Pin H14 | USB0_DP — USB 2.0 port 0 D+ |
| Pin J18 | SATA0_TX_P — SATA port 0 transmit positive |
| Pin K22 | RGMII_TXD2 — Gigabit Ethernet TXD2 |
| Pin N25 | PCIe0_RX_P — PCIe Gen2 lane 0 receive positive |
| Pin P2 | JTAG_TDI — IEEE 1149.1 JTAG data in |
| Pin U10 | TDM_RXD — Time-Division Multiplex RX data |
Typical Applications
P1010NSN5HFB is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Printers and MFPs, Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Controllers, Smart-Grid / Energy-Management Gateways, Factory-Floor Automation / PLCs, Single-Board Computers / SBC Networking Boards, Fan-less Edge Gateways.
Industrial Printers and MFPs
The P1010NSN5HFB's single 1.0 GHz e500v2 core plus integrated SATA, USB, and GbE blocks make it well suited to drive the controller board of a network-attached printer or multifunction device, where it can hand off page rendering while also serving jobs over Ethernet. The 0-105°C junction rating ensures operation inside the enclosed, sometimes warm, printer chassis. Compared with a discrete CPU + southbridge design, the integrated PCIe and SATA controllers reduce BOM and PCB area for the printer engine-board.
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Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Controllers
With up to two SATA ports, dual GbE, and a DDR3 controller with ECC, the P1010NSN5HFB can act as the main CPU of a 2-bay consumer or prosumer NAS box. The Trusted Boot feature provides a hardware root-of-trust for encrypted volumes. ECC DDR3 support is critical for long-uptime storage appliances where silent bit-flips must be detected. Designers typically pair it with NXP power-management ICs and a low-cost SATA multiplexer.
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Smart-Grid / Energy-Management Gateways
The P1010NSN5HFB's combination of industrial-grade 0-105°C operation, hardware cryptographic acceleration (Trusted Boot), and dual GbE enables secure protocol conversion between utility metering protocols and IP networks. The TDM/HDLC block supports legacy utility telecom interfaces while the IP stack runs on the same SoC. The 425-TEPBGA I thermal envelope is rated for fan-less smart-grid enclosures with only a heat spreader.
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Factory-Floor Automation / PLCs
In a compact PLC or industrial controller, the P1010NSN5HFB executes real-time control loops on its e500v2 core while bridging to PROFINET/EtherCAT slaves over its Ethernet ports. The 32-bit core's deterministic interrupt latency and the integrated dual PCIe lanes let engineers add host interfaces such as CAN-FD or isolated digital I/O via a single PCIe endpoint. The wide 0-105°C thermal range supports cabinet mounting without active cooling.
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Single-Board Computers / SBC Networking Boards
Hobbyist and OEM single-board computers often centre on the P1010NSN5HFB because the single 1 GHz core plus integrated SATA/USB/GbE/PCIe collapses what would otherwise be an MPU + chipset pair into a single 425-TEPBGA I. Linux distributions for the e500v2 are mature (U-Boot, Yocto BSPs from NXP). The BGA package requires a microvia PCB but allows very compact SBC layouts in the M.2 or mini-ITX form factor class.
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Fan-less Edge Gateways
Fan-less edge gateways benefit from the P1010NSN5HFB's 0-105°C temperature rating, hardware-accelerated cryptography via Trusted Boot, and the dual GbE + dual PCIe lane pair that lets the SoC terminate wired/wireless uplinks in a sealed DIN-rail box. Compared with a discrete CPU + companion chip pair, the integrated peripherals keep total board power low enough for passive cooling, even at 1 GHz core operation.
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Engineering reference data for P1010NSN5HFB — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | P1010NSN5HHB | P1020NSN5HFB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 425-TEPBGA I (19 x 19 mm) | 525-TEPBGA (different package) | 425-TEPBGA I (19 x 19 mm) - same |
| Core | PowerPC e500v2 32-bit | PowerPC e500v2 32-bit | PowerPC e500v2 32-bit (dual) |
| Number of Cores | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| DDR3 Controller | Yes (with ECC) | Yes (with ECC) | Yes (with ECC) |
| Gigabit Ethernet | Up to 2x | Up to 2x | Up to 2x |
| Trusted Boot / Security | Yes (HAB/CST) | Yes (HAB/CST) | Yes (HAB/CST) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +105°C | 0°C to +105°C | 0°C to +105°C |
| Lifecycle | Last-Time-Buy / EOL | Last-Time-Buy / EOL | Last-Time-Buy / EOL |
Key Differentiators
- Single 425-TEPBGA I 19 x 19 mm footprint with same peripherals across P1010 family (vs P1010NSN5HHB)
- Pin-compatible dual-core upgrade path in same BGA (vs P1020NSN5HFB)
- Trusted Boot hardware root of trust on-chip (vs Generic Power Architecture SoCs)
Design Notes
Estimated: the P1010 family requires a 1.0 V core rail plus 1.5/1.8 V DDR rail plus auxiliary I/O rails; sequence them with a multi-rail PMIC such as the TPS65261 to meet NXP's power-up/power-down sequencing requirement stated in AN4786. Switching bucks at light load must stay in PFM or disable otherwise the ripple couples onto the GbE/PCIe SerDes PLLs.
Estimated: at 1.0 GHz and ~3 W typical SoC power, a 19 x 19 mm BGA produces a junction-ambient rise of ~25-30°C with a 4-layer PCB and heat spreader; sustained ambient 85°C operation requires either forced airflow or a 0.5 m/s minimum airflow over a TIM-attached aluminium spreader. Always validate on the actual board with thermal couple before sealing the enclosure.
Use a microvia PCB stackup with 4-6 routing layers and matched-length SerDes lanes per NXP AN4871. Place the DDR3 byte groups tightly with reference-ground stitching vias; keep SerDes outputs AC-coupled with 0.1 µF caps within 5 mm of the ball. The exposed BGA balls are at 1.0 mm pitch so escape routing needs dog-bone or via-in-pad.
The e500v2 boot ROM expects a specific POR (power-on-reset) and configuration of SYSCLK/PLL pins - deviating from NXP's reference board causes silent boot failures. Always program the boot configuration word (RCW) into a NOR/SPI flash before secure boot is enabled. Failing to do so leaves the part appearing bricked even though it is functional.
Compliance Information
Manufacturer datasheet declares ROHS3 compliance. REACH / halogen / conflict-minerals status not in the verified web excerpt and marked unknown.
