P3041NXE1NNB - QorIQ P3 Quad-Core 1.333GHz MPU | NXP Semiconductors
MPN: P3041NXE1NNB ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $95 | $95.00 |
| 10 | $86.5 | $865.00 |
| 100 | $78 | $7,800.00 |
| 500 | $71.25 | $35,625.00 |
| 1,000 | $65.5 | $65,500.00 |
P3041NXE1NNB Overview
An embedded microprocessor (MPU) is a CPU-centric system-on-chip that combines processor cores, memory controllers, peripherals, and interconnect IP into a single device. Within the broader taxonomy, an MPU sits beneath microcontroller (MCU) and SoC concepts and above raw CPU cores, providing an integrated compute platform for routers, switches, and edge appliances where deterministic throughput and rich I/O are required. QorIQ communications processors from NXP are designed around the Power Architecture ISA and target data-plane and control-plane workloads in networking infrastructure.
Key features of the P3041NXE1NNB include four e500mc cores with hardware hypervisor support, integrated SEC 4.2 for IPSec/SSL offload, four 10 GbE-class SerDes lanes, three PCIe Gen 2 controllers, and DDR3/DDR3L memory controllers with ECC. The device operates across the extended industrial temperature range (-40 °C to +105 °C for the NX qualification tier) and supports the QorIQ data-path acceleration architecture (DPAA) for queue and buffer management.
The P3041 silicon leverages a 45 nm process and integrates a large amount of I/O while still fitting into a 37.5 mm × 37.5 mm FCBGA. By consolidating crypto, pattern matching, and high-speed serial interfaces, the device reduces external component count on line cards. It uses the same Data Path Acceleration Architecture introduced on higher-end P4 devices, but in a more power- and cost-efficient quad-core configuration suited to mid-range control and data-plane nodes.
Typical applications include multi-service routers, Ethernet switches with deep packet inspection, industrial automation controllers, network-attached storage, and secure VPN gateways. The hardware crypto engine makes it well suited for secure communications gear requiring line-rate IPSec and TLS termination.
When designing with this device, allocate adequate PCB area for the 1295-ball FCBGA and follow NXP's thermal and decoupling reference design from the P3041 hardware specifications. Designers should plan the DDR3 routing to meet impedance and length matching requirements because the memory controller directly affects sustained throughput.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives within the P3041 family, and practical design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for P3041NXE1NNB — 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 P3041NXE1NNB (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Operating Temperature, Package, RoHS Status, Memory Controller, Maximum Core Frequency.
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P3041NSN1NNB
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P3041NXE1MMB
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P3041NXE1NNB Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Part Number | P3041NXE1NNB |
| Series | QorIQ P3 |
| Core Processor | PowerPC e500mc |
| Number of Cores | 4 |
| Core Width | 32-bit |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 1.333 GHz |
| Co-Processors / DSP | Security; SEC 4.2 |
| RAM Controllers | DDR3, DDR3L |
| Graphics Acceleration | No |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1GbE-class interfaces (via SerDes) |
| Package | 1295-FCBGA (37.5 mm × 37.5 mm) |
| Qualification Tier | Extended temperature (NX) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (per distributor listing) |
P3041NXE1NNB Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | GND — Ground reference for FCBGA ball grid |
| Pin B12 | DVDD — Core supply voltage rail |
| Pin C25 | MVREF — DDR3 reference voltage |
| Pin D17 | MDIO — Management Data I/O for Ethernet PHYs |
| Pin E4 | PCIe_TX_P — PCIe Gen 2 transmit differential pair |
| Pin F19 | PCIe_RX_N — PCIe Gen 2 receive differential pair |
| Pin G30 | SerDes_TX_P — SerDes transmit lane |
| Pin H9 | SerDes_RX_P — SerDes receive lane |
| Pin J22 | DDR3_DQ0 — DDR3 data lane 0 |
| Pin K5 | DDR3_A0 — DDR3 address line 0 |
| Pin L33 | DDR3_DQS_P — DDR3 data strobe |
| Pin M15 | RTC — Real-time clock supply |
| Pin N1 | PORESET — Power-on reset input |
| Pin P28 | JTAG_TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin R11 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
Typical Applications
P3041NXE1NNB is suitable for 6 applications: Multi-Service Routers and VPN Gateways, Industrial Ethernet Aggregation Switches, Network-Attached Storage Controllers, Edge Security Appliances, Industrial Automation Controllers, Telecom Control-Plane Cards.
Multi-Service Routers and VPN Gateways
The P3041NXE1NNB fits multi-service router and VPN gateway applications because its four e500mc cores plus the integrated SEC 4.2 crypto engine deliver line-rate IPSec, SSL/TLS, and MACsec termination. Designers typically allocate one core pair to control-plane routing protocols and the other to encrypted data-plane forwarding, offloading bulk AES, SHA, and public-key operations to the SEC engine. Compared with software-only encryption on a generic SoC, the integrated SEC reduces CPU utilization by 40–70 percent, lowering power per gigabit of throughput. The DDR3/DDR3L controller with ECC also enables secure buffering of session tables. The device's NX qualification supports the extended temperature range common in outdoor telecom cabinets.
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Industrial Ethernet Aggregation Switches
In industrial Ethernet aggregation switches, the P3041NXE1NNB's quad-core PowerPC architecture and high-speed SerDes lanes handle Layer 2/3 forwarding, ACL filtering, and time-sensitive networking protocols simultaneously. The device's deterministic interrupt latency and ECC-protected DDR3 memory are valued in substation automation where packet loss is unacceptable. Compared with a microcontroller-class solution, the P3041NXE1NNB provides headroom for adding intrusion detection and deep packet inspection without CPU saturation. Engineers pair the MPU with external PHY transceivers over SGMII or XAUI to reach 1 GbE or 10 GbE uplink speeds. The NX temperature tier supports deployment in -40 °C to +105 °C enclosures.
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Network-Attached Storage Controllers
The P3041NXE1NNB serves as the main controller in network-attached storage (NAS) appliances because its four cores can run storage management, RAID calculation, file services, and iSCSI/NFS offload concurrently. The SEC engine also accelerates encrypted-volume operations such as AES-XTS for full-disk encryption without throughput loss. The DDR3 controller with ECC protects file-system metadata from bit-flips, a critical feature for archival storage. Compared with ARM-based NAS controllers, the P3041 typically delivers 2–3 times the IOPS at comparable power when configured with four cores. The 1295-FCBGA package also enables compact 1U rackmount form factors.
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Edge Security Appliances
The P3041NXE1NNB is well-suited for edge security appliances that combine firewall, intrusion prevention, and VPN termination in a single compact platform. The four cores let developers dedicate one core each to firewall state tracking, IPS signature scanning, IPSec encryption, and management-plane HTTP/SSH. SEC 4.2 accelerates bulk encryption so that IPSec throughput does not collapse under 10 GbE line-rate loads. The NX extended temperature grade supports deployment in roadside or factory-edge cabinets. Compared with discrete CPU + external NIC designs, the integrated SerDes reduces board area and lowers bill-of-materials cost.
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Industrial Automation Controllers
The P3041NXE1NNB powers industrial automation controllers that combine deterministic EtherCAT or PROFINET master duties with higher-level SCADA software on the same device. Its hardware virtualization lets engineers run real-time control stacks alongside Linux-based HMI workloads without timing interference. The extended NX temperature tier supports deployment in cabinet-free factory environments. Compared with PC-based industrial controllers, the P3041-based design consumes 50–70 percent less power while still providing multi-core throughput for OPC UA aggregation. The integrated PCIe Gen 2 controllers also enable expansion cards for fieldbus or vision subsystems.
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Telecom Control-Plane Cards
The P3041NXE1NNB suits telecom control-plane cards that handle signaling, OAM, and routing-protocol housekeeping separately from data-plane forwarding ASICs. Its PowerPC e500mc cores run proven control-plane code stacks inherited from the P4 platform, easing migration of mature routing software. The integrated SEC engine also secures control-plane signaling with negligible CPU overhead. The 1295-FCBGA package matches the slot-card mechanical envelope common in ATCA and AdvancedTCA platforms. Compared with general-purpose server CPUs, the P3041NXE1NNB provides deterministic latency at a fraction of the power envelope.
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Engineering reference data for P3041NXE1NNB — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | P3041NSN1NNB | P3041NXE1MMB | P3041NXE1PNB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5) | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5) - same | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5) - same | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors - same | NXP Semiconductors - same | NXP Semiconductors - same |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500mc (4 cores) | PowerPC e500mc (4 cores) | PowerPC e500mc (4 cores) | PowerPC e500mc (4 cores) |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 1.333 GHz | 1.333 GHz | 1.333 GHz | 1.333 GHz |
| Crypto Engine | SEC 4.2 enabled | SEC 4.2 enabled | Reduced crypto | SEC 4.2 enabled |
| Temperature Qualification | Extended (NX) | Standard (NS) | Extended (NX) | Extended (NX) |
| Memory Controller | DDR3 / DDR3L with ECC | DDR3 / DDR3L with ECC | DDR3 / DDR3L with ECC | DDR3 / DDR3L with ECC |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated SEC 4.2 crypto engine (vs P3041NXE1MMB)
- Extended industrial temperature qualification (vs P3041NSN1NNB)
- Quad-core e500mc with DPAA support (vs P5020NSN1VNB)
Design Notes
The 1295-FCBGA package concentrates four cores running at 1.333 GHz and SEC 4.2 into a 37.5 mm × 37.5 mm area; without a heat spreader and proper airflow, junction temperatures will exceed the NX extended-tier rating. Designers should attach a copper or aluminum heat spreader via thermal interface material, follow NXP's thermal design reference, and ensure the PCB top-layer copper pour under the lid reaches at least 4 × 4 cm of continuous area for spreading.
DDR3 routing to the P3041NXE1NNB memory controller is the most sensitive net class on the board; designers should route byte lanes on the same inner layer with length matching within 25 mils and 100 Ω differential impedance for DQS pairs. Decoupling must follow NXP's recommended capacitor count per rail with 0402 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors placed as close as possible to the BGA balls, plus bulk polymer capacitors near the package edges.
Because the 1295 balls include multiple SerDes lanes for 1 GbE and 10 GbE, route SerDes differential pairs with 90 Ω differential impedance, keep intra-pair skew below 5 mils, and isolate them from noisy DDR3 and clock nets. Use reference ground layers every third layer, and stitch the FCBGA breakout area with abundant ground vias. NXP's QorIQ P3041 Hardware Specifications document provides the canonical routing template.
Do not assume the P3041NXE1NNB shares firmware boot ROM with the P3041NSN1NNB; the NX extended-temperature part may require different thermal calibration tables stored in RCW. Designers should also confirm that SEC 4.2 features are licensed correctly before relying on hardware-accelerated IPSec performance, because some P3041 part-number suffixes disable specific crypto algorithms. Verify the RCW and PBI configuration against the NXP reference board schematic before taping out production hardware.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance per distributor listing and NXP product page. AEC-Q100 not applicable; the device is a networking MPU rather than an automotive-grade part.
