P3041NSE1MMB - QorIQ P3041 Quad-Core 1.2GHz MPU | NXP
MPN: P3041NSE1MMB ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $295 | $295.00 |
| 10 | $275 | $2,750.00 |
| 100 | $248 | $24,800.00 |
| 250 | $232 | $58,000.00 |
| 500 | $215 | $107,500.00 |
P3041NSE1MMB Overview
A microprocessor (MPU) is a single-chip CPU that integrates arithmetic logic, control unit, registers, cache, and memory management into one package. The QorIQ P3 family sits at the tier of communications processors within NXP's broader Power Architecture portfolio, designed for high-performance packet processing and control-plane workloads in routers, switches, and security appliances. The P3041 combines four enhanced e500mc cores with hardware-accelerated pattern matching, crypto engines, and a high-speed interconnect fabric.
Key features of the P3041NSE1MMB include four e500mc cores running at 1.2GHz with 32-bit architecture, hardware-accelerated encryption for IPsec, SSL, and SRTP, integrated DDR3/DDR3L memory controller with ECC, multiple SerDes lanes supporting SGMII, XAUI, and PCIe, and an encrypted secure-boot flow for IP protection. The 1295-ball FCBGA package exposes all SerDes, DDR, Ethernet, PCIe, USB, SPI, I2C, UART, and GPIO interfaces.
The architecture combines dual-issue superscalar out-of-order execution cores with a hierarchical CoreNet fabric that delivers coherent SMP and supports hardware virtualization. Power management is achieved through multiple low-power states including nap, sleep, and deep sleep, with dynamic frequency scaling per core domain. Thermal monitoring is built into the die with on-chip sensors and programmable thermal alerts.
Typical applications for the P3041NSE1MMB include enterprise routers, edge switches, wireless base stations, network security appliances, industrial control systems, and factory automation controllers. The combination of quad-core performance, hardware crypto acceleration, and packet processing engines makes it well suited for control-plane plus data-plane convergence workloads. The 0 to 105 degrees Celsius industrial temperature range also supports deployment in outdoor or ruggedized enclosures.
When designing with this device, allocate adequate PCB real estate for the 37.5mm x 37.5mm FCBGA footprint, implement matched-length routing for DDR3 channels, and provide sufficient decoupling across the multiple voltage rails. The encrypted boot flow requires careful key provisioning and a secure firmware update path. Designers should reference the QorIQ P3041 Reference Manual for complete SerDes lane configuration and SerDes reference clock topology.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, encrypted vs non-encrypted sibling variants, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for P3041NSE1MMB — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with P3041NSE1MMB (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Memory Controller, Operating Temperature, Package, RoHS Status, Series.
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P3041NSE1MMB Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Manufacturer | NXP Semiconductors |
| Series | QorIQ P3 |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500mc |
| Number of Cores | 4 |
| Data Bus Width | 32-bit |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 1.2 GHz |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 C to 105 C |
| Package Type | 1295-FCPBGA (37.5 mm x 37.5 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Encryption | Yes (encrypted secure boot, r1.1) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (lead-free PBGA) |
P3041NSE1MMB 1295-fcpbga (37.5 mm x 37.5 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for P3041NSE1MMB (1295-fcpbga (37.5 mm x 37.5 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 P3041NSE1MMB.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
P3041NSE1MMB is suitable for 6 applications: Enterprise Router Control Plane, Edge Switch and Aggregation Switch, Wireless Base Station Controller, Network Security Appliance (Firewall/VPN), Industrial Automation Controller, Storage Area Network Controller.
Enterprise Router Control Plane
The P3041NSE1MMB's four 1.2 GHz e500mc cores deliver the throughput required for BGP/OSPF/IS-IS routing-table computation, RIB manager, and control-plane packet processing in enterprise routers. The on-chip crypto engine accelerates IPsec and SSL/TLS termination at line rate, removing the need for a discrete security co-processor. Compared with a discrete CPU + NP architecture, the integrated quad-core design reduces BOM cost, board area, and software complexity. Designers route the multi-lane SerDes to external PHYs for 1G/10G Ethernet and PCIe to attach additional crypto or network processors.
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Edge Switch and Aggregation Switch
The P3041NSE1MMB fits edge-of-network aggregation switches as a CPU management and L2/L3 control engine, paired with external switching ASICs. Its quad-core SMP design runs routing daemons, SNMP/CLI management, LLDP, and DHCP servers concurrently without thread contention. Hardware virtualization (e500mc hypervisor) lets vendors run Linux control plane and a real-time OS for telemetry on the same silicon. The 0 to 105 C industrial temperature range supports deployment in outdoor cabinet switches and industrial Ethernet aggregation nodes where ambient temperatures exceed commercial-grade limits.
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Wireless Base Station Controller
In LTE small-cell and 5G NR base stations, the P3041NSE1MMB serves as the baseband scheduler and L2/L3 protocol processor, offloading PHY processing to a DSP or ASIC. The 1.2 GHz quad-core e500mc cluster executes MAC scheduling, RLC, PDCP, and RRC state machines with deterministic latency thanks to hardware virtualization. Hardware-accelerated Kasumi, Snow 3G, and AES cipher engines handle subscriber-data ciphering without taxing the cores. Designers connect the SerDes lanes to CPRI or front-haul Ethernet PHYs and PCIe to the radio card, while the encrypted secure-boot flow protects carrier-grade firmware.
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Network Security Appliance (Firewall/VPN)
The P3041NSE1MMB is engineered for next-generation firewall, VPN concentrator, and UTM appliances where encrypted throughput is the primary metric. Its integrated security engine accelerates AES, 3DES, SHA, and public-key algorithms so that VPN tunnels can be terminated at multi-gigabit line rates. Four cores handle stateful packet inspection, deep packet inspection signatures, and threat-detection rule sets in parallel. The encrypted secure-boot flow (r1.1) protects appliance firmware from tampering, a regulatory requirement in many enterprise and government deployments.
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Industrial Automation Controller
The P3041NSE1MMB powers high-end industrial controllers, PLCs, and SCADA masters where deterministic networking meets compute-intensive process control. The 0 to 105 C industrial temperature range supports deployment in factory floors and outdoor enclosures, while the quad-core SMP architecture runs a real-time OS plus Linux for protocol translation simultaneously. Hardware virtualization enables separation between safety-critical and non-critical workloads. Integrated Ethernet and PCIe interfaces connect to distributed I/O racks, servo drives, and HMI panels with deterministic latency.
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Storage Area Network Controller
In iSCSI, FC-to-IP, and NAS storage controllers, the P3041NSE1MMB provides the quad-core compute and hardware-accelerated crypto needed for encrypted block storage and deduplication engines. The DDR3/DDR3L memory controller with ECC supports the large DRAM footprints required for cache and metadata tables in modern storage systems. PCIe lanes attach to SAS/SATA controllers and NVMe SSDs, while SerDes lanes feed 10GbE or 25GbE front-end network ports. The hardware crypto engine accelerates AES-XTS and SHA at line rate for self-encrypting drives and ZFS-style checksumming.
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Engineering reference data for P3041NSE1MMB — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | P3041NSN1MMB | P3041NXN1MMB | P3041NSE1NNB | P3041NSN1NNB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 1295-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5 mm) | 1295-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5 mm) - same | 1295-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5 mm) - same | 1295-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5 mm) - same | 1295-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5 mm) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Frequency | 1.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500mc quad-core | PowerPC e500mc quad-core | PowerPC e500mc quad-core | PowerPC e500mc quad-core | PowerPC e500mc quad-core |
| Encryption | Yes (encrypted r1.1) | No (non-encrypted) | Yes (alternate ordering code) | Yes (encrypted) | No (non-encrypted) |
| Memory Controller | DDR3/DDR3L with ECC | DDR3/DDR3L with ECC | DDR3/DDR3L with ECC | DDR3/DDR3L with ECC | DDR3/DDR3L with ECC |
Key Differentiators
- Encrypted secure-boot flow (r1.1) (vs P3041NSN1MMB)
- Industrial 0 to 105 C temperature range (vs P3041NSE1NNB)
- Quad-core e500mc SMP performance (vs AM3894CCYG120)
Design Notes
The 1295-ball FCBGA at 37.5 mm x 37.5 mm requires a high-density PCB stack-up with at least 8 layers, microvia-in-pad technology, and matched-length routing on DDR3 channels. Use NXP's PCB layout guidelines to break out the BGA, fan out the inner-row balls, and place decoupling capacitors on the bottom side directly under their respective power pins. Maintain 100-ohm differential impedance on SerDes lanes and 85-ohm on DDR3. Reference the QorIQ P3041 Hardware Specifications for the exact ball map and pin grouping.
At full quad-core load the P3041NSE1MMB dissipates [DATA_NEEDED: TDP] watts; engineers should provision a heatsink or heat-spreader sized for the worst-case 0 to 105 C ambient. The FCBGA exposes the die through the top of the package for direct-attach cooling solutions. Place thermal vias in the PCB land pattern under the package thermal pad to move heat into internal copper planes. Always validate junction temperature under realistic software workloads, not just Dhrystone.
The encrypted secure-boot flow (r1.1) requires a unique per-device key; provisioning keys at scale needs a hardware security module and a secure manufacturing flow. Skipping the secure boot configuration will leave the device locked at first power-up. Also confirm the DDR3/DDR3L DRAM speed grade matches the maximum frequency supported by the memory controller, and that ECC is enabled in both hardware and the bootloader. SerDes reference clocks must be clean, low-jitter sources compliant with the protocol standards (SGMII, XAUI, PCIe).
Route high-speed SerDes lanes on the top signal layers with continuous reference planes and length matching within the protocol tolerance. Place the SerDes reference clock source as close as possible to the clock input ball with a guard ring around it. Keep analog supply pins (AVDD_SERDES) isolated from noisy digital rails with ferrite beads and local LC filters. Consult the QorIQ P3041 SerDes initialization sequence and lane-mapping table when assigning PCIe and Ethernet lanes to specific protocol controllers.
Compliance Information
RoHS-compliant lead-free PBGA per NXP's product environmental compliance data. AEC-Q100 is not applicable since this is an industrial/networking MPU rather than an automotive-qualified device. REACH and conflict-minerals compliance are stated by NXP in their corporate compliance statements.