P2020NXE2HFC - QorIQ P2020E Dual-Core 800MHz SoC | NXP
MPN: P2020NXE2HFC ⚠ Last Time Buy| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $145 | $145.00 |
| 10 | $132.5 | $1,325.00 |
| 100 | $118.75 | $11,875.00 |
| 500 | $105 | $52,500.00 |
| 1,000 | $92.4 | $92,400.00 |
P2020NXE2HFC Overview
What is a QorIQ communications processor? QorIQ is NXP's Power Architecture-based system-on-chip (SoC) family designed for networking and embedded infrastructure. Within that taxonomy, P2020 sits in the P2 sub-family: dual-core e500v2 with hardware-accelerated networking peripherals. Above it are the P3 / P5 layers and Layerscape LS-series ARM-based successors; below it are the single-core P1 devices. Choosing a P2020 means choosing Power Architecture toolchains, integrated packet processing, and a 32-bit datapath optimized for L2/L3 switching, WAN access, and industrial control.
Key features of the P2020NXE2HFC include: dual e500v2 cores with 36-bit physical addressing and double-precision FPU per core, integrated SEC 4.0 security accelerator supporting DES/3DES/AES/SHA/RSA, three 10/100/1000 Mbps enhanced three-speed Ethernet (eTSEC) controllers with classification and hashing, two PCIe Gen1/Gen2 controllers, two SRIO ports (Gen1/Gen2), USB 2.0 host/device, and integrated DDR2/DDR3 controller with ECC up to 800 MT/s. The 689-TEBGA II package provides robust power delivery for industrial temperature (-40C to +125C) operation.
Typical applications include enterprise and industrial routers, multi-service gateways, network attached storage controllers, factory-automation controllers, and LTE/3G baseband-side protocol offload. The wide industrial temperature range makes the part suitable for outdoor telecom equipment and ruggedized military/COTS designs. The integrated SEC engine accelerates IPsec VPN termination without offloading to an external coprocessor.
When designing with the P2020NXE2HFC, follow NXP's QorIQ P2020 reference-design checklist: provide local decoupling on every VDDCORE/VTT rail, follow the DDR3 layout guidelines in the hardware specification (matched-impedance fly-by topology), and use the JTAG/COP interface for bring-up. Firmware development typically uses Linux (mainline support is mature) or VxWorks with NXP SDK 2.0.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, lifecycle/EOL status, drop-in alternatives within the QorIQ P1/P2 pin-compatible family, and practical design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet.
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P2020NXE2HFC Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Family | QorIQ P2 |
| Series | P2020E |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500v2 (32-bit) |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 1.2 GHz (rated 800/667 MHz extended-temp) |
| Process Technology | 45 nm CMOS |
| Package | 689-TEPBGA II (31x31 mm) |
| Memory Controller | DDR2/DDR3 with ECC, up to 800 MT/s |
| Ethernet | 3x 10/100/1000 Mbps eTSEC |
| PCI Express | 2x PCIe Gen1/Gen2 controllers |
| Serial RapidIO | 2x SRIO ports (Gen1/Gen2) |
| USB | 1x USB 2.0 (host/device) |
| Security Engine | SEC 4.0 (DES/3DES/AES/SHA/RSA) |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Revision | R2.1 |
P2020NXE2HFC 689-tepbga ii (31x31 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for P2020NXE2HFC (689-tepbga ii (31x31 mm) package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for P2020NXE2HFC.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
P2020NXE2HFC is suitable for 7 applications: Enterprise and Industrial Routers, Multi-Service Gateways, Industrial Factory Automation Controllers, Network Attached Storage Controllers, Wireless Base Station Protocol Offload, Military and COTS Ruggedized Systems, Power and Energy Substation Communications.
Enterprise and Industrial Routers
The P2020NXE2HFC fits enterprise router designs because its dual e500v2 cores at 800 MHz deliver the packet-processing throughput required for L3 forwarding on multi-gigabit uplinks. Three integrated eTSEC Gigabit Ethernet controllers with classification and hashing accelerate routing-table lookups directly in hardware, while the integrated SEC 4.0 engine terminates IPsec VPN tunnels at line rate without CPU intervention. The 689-TEPBGA II package and industrial temperature rating support fanless sealed enclosures. Placed as the main CPU on the router board with DDR3-800 ECC memory, the P2020 outperforms single-core P1 family predecessors on multi-WAN routing. Use NXP's SDK 2.0 and the mainline Linux kernel with the qoriq platform driver for software bring-up.
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Multi-Service Gateways
Multi-service gateways combining routing, VoIP, and Wi-Fi control benefit from the P2020NXE2HFC's dual-core architecture - one core handles forwarding, the other runs control-plane services. Hardware-accelerated crypto via SEC 4.0 enables secure SIP/TLS without off-chip coprocessors. Two PCIe Gen2 controllers and two SRIO ports provide expansion for Wi-Fi 6 basebands, DSL/PON transceivers, and additional Ethernet PHYs. Industrial temperature rating lets the same hardware ship in outdoor CPE enclosures. Pin-compatibility with the QorIQ P1 family means OEMs can ship a single PCB with multiple SoC population options for product-line scaling.
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Industrial Factory Automation Controllers
Factory automation controllers leverage the P2020NXE2HFC's industrial temperature range (-40C to +125C) and dual-core redundancy for PLC and motion-control applications. The SERDES-based SRIO ports connect to digital signal processors and FPGA coprocessors for deterministic real-time motor control loops. PCIe attaches to industrial Ethernet MACs (EtherCAT, PROFINET) or motion-control cards. SEC 4.0 enables secure boot and signed firmware for IEC 62443 compliance. DDR3-800 ECC memory provides radiation-mitigation for high-altitude or near-reactor deployments. The 689-TEPBGA II package is robust against vibration when properly board-mounted.
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Network Attached Storage Controllers
NAS controllers using the P2020NXE2HFC benefit from its hardware AES via SEC 4.0 to provide transparent drive encryption with minimal CPU overhead. Three Gigabit Ethernet ports support LACP bonding for multi-gigabit aggregated links. The DDR3-800 ECC controller interfaces with up to 8 GB of system memory for caching. PCIe connects to SAS/SATA controllers or NVMe bridges for high-density drive enclosures. Industrial temperature grade enables deployment in uncontrolled-temperature server rooms. Linux mainline kernel with btrfs/ZFS provides mature software RAID support on top of the hardware.
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Wireless Base Station Protocol Offload
Small-cell and LTE base station designs use the P2020NXE2HFC for protocol-stack offload: the dual e500v2 cores handle PHY-layer scheduling and MAC-layer scheduling, while SERDES-based SRIO or PCIe connect to the radio transceiver ASIC. Hardware-accelerated crypto via SEC 4.0 terminates S1-AP and X2 interfaces securely. The industrial temperature rating supports outdoor remote-radio-head (RRH) enclosures without active cooling. Pin-compatibility with the QorIQ P1 family means the same board can scale from single-sector picocells to multi-sector macrocells by changing only the SoC.
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Military and COTS Ruggedized Systems
Military COTS programs adopt the P2020NXE2HFC for tactical radios, vehicle-mounted networking, and ruggedized routers because of its -40C to +125C operating range and Power Architecture's mature real-time support. Hardware crypto via SEC 4.0 supports Type-1 encryption suites (when paired with appropriate HAIPE modules). The 689-TEBGA II package withstands MIL-STD-810 shock and vibration when properly board-mounted. Legacy Power Architecture toolchains (Green Hills INTEGRITY, VxWorks) are certified for many defense programs. NXP's long-term support programs and the QorIQ ecosystem's history of defense adoption reduce program risk.
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Power and Energy Substation Communications
IEC 61850 substation communications gateways use the P2020NXE2HFC's industrial temperature range and hardware crypto to bridge legacy serial protocols (DNP3, Modbus) to IP-based SCADA networks. SEC 4.0 acceleration enables signed firmware updates and authenticated GOOSE messages. The dual-core architecture isolates real-time protocol processing from management-plane traffic. Three Gigabit Ethernet ports support PRP/HSR redundancy for zero-loss substation networking. Pin-compatibility with the QorIQ P1 family allows a single PCB to scale across substation capacity tiers.
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Engineering reference data for P2020NXE2HFC — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | P2020NXE2KFC | P2020NXN2KFC | P1020NXN2HFC | P1011NXN2HFB | P1013NXN2HFB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 689-TEPBGA II (31x31) | 689-TEPBGA II (31x31) - same | 689-TEPBGA II (31x31) - same | 689-TEPBGA II (31x31) - same | 689-TEPBGA II (31x31) - same | 689-TEPBGA II (31x31) - same |
| Number of Cores | 2 (dual e500v2) | 2 (dual e500v2) | 1 (single P2010 e500v2) | 1 (single e500v2) | 1 (single e500v2) | 1 (single e500v2) |
| CPU Frequency (Extended Temp) | 800 / 667 MHz | N/A (commercial temp 1.2 GHz) | N/A (commercial temp 1.2 GHz) | 800 / 667 MHz | 533 / 400 MHz | 800 / 667 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C | 0C to +105C | 0C to +105C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C |
| DDR3/DDR2 Controller | Yes (with ECC, up to 800 MT/s) | Yes (same) | Yes (same) | Yes (same) | Yes (reduced speed) | Yes (same) |
| Gigabit Ethernet (eTSEC) | 3 ports | 3 ports | 3 ports | 3 ports | 2 ports | 3 ports |
| PCI Express / SRIO | 2x PCIe + 2x SRIO | 2x PCIe + 2x SRIO | 2x PCIe + 2x SRIO | 2x PCIe + 2x SRIO | Reduced (1x PCIe + 1x SRIO) | 2x PCIe + 2x SRIO |
| Security Engine (SEC) | SEC 4.0 | SEC 4.0 | SEC 4.0 | SEC 4.0 | SEC 3.x | SEC 3.x |
| Lifecycle Status | Last Time Buy | Last Time Buy | Last Time Buy | Last Time Buy | Last Time Buy | Last Time Buy |
Key Differentiators
- Dual-core e500v2 with industrial temperature rating (vs P2020NXE2KFC)
- Pin-compatible scalability across QorIQ P1/P2 family (vs P1011NXN2HFB)
- SEC 4.0 hardware crypto acceleration (vs P1011NXN2HFB)
Design Notes
Estimated: routing 3 GbE, 2 PCIe, 2 SRIO, USB 2.0, and DDR3-800 ECC out of the 689-TEPBGA II package requires a minimum 10-layer PCB stackup with continuous ground planes. Match the DDR3 fly-by topology per the QorIQ P2020 Hardware Specifications manual. Use length-matching within +/- 25 mils on the DDR3 byte lanes to maintain signal integrity at 800 MT/s. All SERDES lanes (PCIe/SRIO) require 85-ohm differential impedance and AC-coupling capacitors close to the SoC balls. Use NXP's reference schematic and Allegro footprint as starting points to avoid first-spin signal-integrity failures.
The P2020NXE2HFC requires multiple supply rails: VDDCORE (typically 1.0V), VDDPLAT (platform, 1.0V), VDDR (DDR3 I/O, 1.5V), and various LVCMOS I/O rails (1.8V/2.5V/3.3V). Estimated: peak power at 800 MHz dual-core is around 5-7W depending on SERDES utilization. Use a sequencing controller (e.g., NXP MC34VR500 or compatible) to enforce proper power-up/power-down sequencing - failing to sequence can latch-up the device. Place local decoupling (1x 0.1uF + 1x 10uF per supply pin group) within 100 mils of the balls.
Estimated: at 800 MHz dual-core with all peripherals active, the P2020NXE2HFC dissipates 5-7W. The 689-TEPBGA II package has a junction-to-ambient thermal resistance (theta_JA) of approximately 15 C/W on a 10-layer JEDEC board. For industrial-temperature (-40C to +125C) operation at 70C ambient, this leaves margin only for moderate SoC utilization. Add a heatsink or thermal pad if SERDES utilization is high or the enclosure is sealed. Use the SoC's internal thermal diode with an on-board sensor (e.g., MAX31760) for real-time junction-temperature monitoring.
Three common pitfalls: (1) failing to provide the proper reset sequencing via the HRESET, PORESET, and JTAG_TRST pins - check the QorIQ P2020 Reference Manual for the required hold times. (2) leaving reserved/config pins floating - the P2020 has many cfg pins that select boot mode, eTSEC protocol, and SERDES lane mapping; tie them to known states per the hardware spec. (3) selecting the wrong DDR3 speed grade - the controller supports up to 800 MT/s; using faster memory does not increase bandwidth and can introduce signal-integrity issues at scale.
Keep the DDR3 reference-clock traces length-matched to the DDR3 address/command traces. Place the DDR3 termination VTT regulator close to the DDR3 memory devices, not near the SoC. For PCIe routing, avoid layer transitions on SERDES differential pairs when possible; if a transition is necessary, place a ground via adjacent to each signal via to maintain return-path continuity. Use the on-die termination (ODT) feature of the DDR3 memory rather than external termination resistors - this simplifies the BOM and improves signal integrity.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per NXP product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified (industrial-temp communications SoC, not automotive-grade). Lead-free yes. Halogen-free status not stated in retrieved web data - mark as unknown. The QorIQ family is conflict-minerals compliant per NXP corporate policy.
