P4080NSE7PNAC - QorIQ P4 8-Core 1.5GHz SoC | NXP | Networking
MPN: P4080NSE7PNAC ⚠ Last Time Buy| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $807.7 | $807.70 |
| 10 | $750 | $7,500.00 |
| 50 | $695 | $34,750.00 |
| 100 | $645 | $64,500.00 |
| 500 | $595 | $297,500.00 |
P4080NSE7PNAC Overview
QorIQ is a family of NXP communications processors built on the Power Architecture (PowerPC) instruction set, designed for embedded networking workloads. Within that taxonomy, the P4 series sits at the high end of the original QorIQ lineup, above the P1/P2/P3 tiers and alongside the P5 family. The P4080 was the flagship P4 device when introduced and serves as the foundation for the P4040, P4081, P3, P2, and P1 derivative families. P4080 variants are packaged in a large 1295-ball FCBGA (flip-chip BGA) with a 0.8 mm ball pitch to support the eight-core complex, multi-rail SerDes, and high-bandwidth DDR2/DDR3 memory interface.
Key features include eight 32-bit e500mc cores with hardware multithreading, integrated SEC 4.0 cryptographic accelerator for wire-rate IPsec and SSL, dual DDR2/DDR3 controllers with ECC, four 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports plus eight 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports, two PCIe Gen2 controllers, two Serial RapidIO 2.1 interfaces, and an integrated security engine. Operating temperature range is 0 °C to 105 °C (commercial extended). Device speed grade is 1500 MHz core / 1300 MHz platform with a 1.0 V core / 1.3 V supply configuration (denoted by the NS suffix per NXP part numbering).
The architecture pairs dual e500mc cores per cluster with a CoreNet coherency switch, delivering non-blocking on-chip bandwidth for packet processing, deep-packet inspection, and control-plane workloads. A dedicated SEC 4.0 block accelerates bulk encryption, freeing CPU cycles for routing, switching, and QoS policy enforcement.
Typical applications include multi-service routers and switches, LTE/WCDMA base-station baseband, network-attached storage controllers, defense and aerospace secure routers, and industrial control-plane gateways. The combination of eight cores, integrated cryptography, and multi-protocol SerDes makes P4080 particularly well-suited to secure, line-rate aggregation platforms.
When designing with P4080, ensure the PCB accommodates a 37.5 x 37.5 mm FCBGA with controlled-impedance routing for the multi-lane SerDes. Provide sufficient bulk capacitance for the 1.0 V core rail (typical core current can exceed 30 A under load) and follow NXP thermal management guidelines for the FCBGA.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in P4080 family alternatives, and PCB/application notes not collected in a single block on the NXP product page.
Drop-in alternatives for P4080NSE7PNAC — 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 P4080NSE7PNAC (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Ethernet, Operating Temperature, Mounting Type, Number of Cores, Series.
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P4080NSE7PNC
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P4080NXE7PNAC
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$763.61 / Unit
View Datasheet →P4040NSE7PNAC
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P4081NSE7PNAC
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P3041NSE1NNB
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View Datasheet →P4080NSE7PNAC Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Series | QorIQ P4 |
| Core Processor | PowerPC e500mc |
| Number of Cores / Bus Width | 8 Core, 32-Bit |
| Core Speed | 1.5 GHz |
| Co-Processors / DSP | Security; SEC 4.0 |
| RAM Controllers | DDR2, DDR3 with ECC |
| Graphics Acceleration | No |
| Ethernet | 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps SerDes |
| PCIe Controllers | PCIe Gen2 (2 controllers) |
| Serial RapidIO | SRIO 2.1 (2 interfaces) |
| Security Accelerator | SEC 4.0 |
| Supply Voltage - Core | 1.0 V |
| Supply Voltage - I/O | 1.3 V |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +105 °C |
| Package | 1295-FCBGA (37.5 x 37.5 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Part Status | Active (Last Time Buy per NXP PDN) |
| Speed Grade | 1500 MHz core / 1300 MHz platform |
P4080NSE7PNAC 1295-fcbga (37.5 x 37.5 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for P4080NSE7PNAC (1295-fcbga (37.5 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 P4080NSE7PNAC.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
P4080NSE7PNAC is suitable for 6 applications: Multi-Service Routers and Aggregation Switches, LTE / WCDMA Base Station Baseband, Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Controllers, Defense and Aerospace Secure Routers, Industrial Control-Plane Gateways, Deep Packet Inspection and Intrusion Prevention.
Multi-Service Routers and Aggregation Switches
The P4080NSE7PNAC's eight 1.5 GHz e500mc cores and four 10 GbE plus eight 1 GbE SerDes lanes make it ideal for chassis-level aggregation routers handling 40+ Gbps of encrypted traffic. SEC 4.0 acceleration sustains line-rate IPsec while the cores run routing protocols (OSPF/BGP/IS-IS) and QoS policy. Designers pair it with external PHY devices for SFP+ and copper aggregation ports in service-provider edge platforms.
Recommended
LTE / WCDMA Base Station Baseband
The 8-core e500mc complex and SEC 4.0 accelerator deliver the cycle budget required for L1/L2 baseband processing plus IPSec backhaul encryption in 4G eNodeB designs. Dual DDR3 controllers with ECC support large HARQ buffers and timing-sensitive RLC/PDCP tables. The 0-105 °C operating range covers outdoor cabinet and radio-head deployment where temperature swings exceed commercial-grade limits.
Recommended
Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Controllers
Eight e500mc cores with hardware threading excel at file-server workloads where multiple RAID-engine, NFS/CIFS, and iSCSI target threads run concurrently. Dual PCIe Gen2 controllers attach to external SAS/SATA RAID HBAs, while the dual DDR3 controllers with ECC protect metadata integrity under heavy small-block IO. SEC 4.0 provides hardware AES for at-rest encryption of LUNs.
Recommended
Defense and Aerospace Secure Routers
The combination of SEC 4.0 hardware cryptography, Type-1 algorithm support paths, and 0-105 °C operation qualifies P4080NSE7PNAC for tactical and airborne secure-router applications. Conduction-cooled chassis leveraging the FCBGA package's thermal lid dissipate full-load power in sealed enclosures. The QorIQ ecosystem provides MIL-STD-1553 and Time-Sensitive Networking reference designs familiar to defense integrators.
Recommended
Industrial Control-Plane Gateways
Power substation gateways and industrial automation controllers use P4080NSE7PNAC to run IEC 61850, DNP3, and parallel control-protocol stacks simultaneously on the eight cores. Dual DDR3 with ECC protects against single-bit errors in long-lifecycle substation deployments. The integrated 10 GbE SerDes supports high-bandwidth SCADA backhaul to control centers over fibre rings.
Recommended
Deep Packet Inspection and Intrusion Prevention
IDS/IPS appliances leverage the eight e500mc cores' hardware multithreading to scan line-rate 10 GbE streams against signature and anomaly databases. SEC 4.0 offloads TLS termination for HTTPS inspection, freeing cores for pattern matching. Dual DDR3 with ECC holds large flow-state tables, while dual PCIe Gen2 links attach to acceleration cards for FPGA or smart-NIC offload.
Recommended
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Engineering reference data for P4080NSE7PNAC — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | P4080NSE7PNC | P4080NXE7PNAC | P4040NSE7PNAC | P4081NSE7PNAC | P3041NSE1NNB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5) | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5) - same | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5) - same | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5) - same | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5) - same | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Count | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1.5 GHz | 1.5 GHz | 1.5 GHz (extended spec) | 1.5 GHz | 1.5 GHz | 1.0-1.3 GHz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +105 °C | 0 °C to +85 °C | 0 °C to +105 °C | 0 °C to +105 °C | 0 °C to +105 °C | 0 °C to +105 °C |
| Core Voltage | 1.0 V | 1.0 V | 1.0 V (extended spec) | 1.0 V | 1.0 V | 1.0 V |
| Security Accelerator | SEC 4.0 | SEC 4.0 | SEC 4.0 | SEC 4.0 | SEC 4.0 | SEC 3.x |
| Ethernet | 4x10GbE + 8x1GbE SerDes | 4x10GbE + 8x1GbE SerDes | 4x10GbE + 8x1GbE SerDes | 2x10GbE + 8x1GbE SerDes | 4x10GbE + 8x1GbE SerDes | 2x10GbE + 4x1GbE SerDes |
| Lifecycle Status | Last Time Buy | Last Time Buy | Last Time Buy | Last Time Buy | Last Time Buy | Last Time Buy |
Key Differentiators
- Wider 0-105 °C operating range vs commercial-only same-die variant (vs P4080NSE7PNC)
- 8-core throughput vs 4-core P3041 sibling (vs P3041NSE1NNB)
- SEC 4.0 vs SEC 3.x on lower-end P3041 (vs P3041NSE1NNB)
- Standard-spec power envelope vs extended-spec P4080NXE7PNAC (vs P4080NXE7PNAC)
Design Notes
The 1295-FCBGA package on P4080NSE7PNAC dissipates 20-30 W at full 8-core load and requires the integrated heat-spreader lid plus a chassis-mounted heatsink with thermal interface material. Without adequate cooling, junction temperature will exceed 105 °C and trigger thermal shutdown. Follow NXP FCBGA thermal design guidelines and use a minimum 6 mm copper pour beneath the package to spread heat into the PCB.
The 1.0 V core rail of P4080NSE7PNAC can exceed 30 A under full load, requiring a multi-phase VRD controller with bulk capacitance of at least 1000 uF per phase. The 1.3 V I/O rail typically draws 5-8 A and must be filtered with 22 uF ceramic caps close to the package. Sequence core before I/O during power-up to avoid latch-up; reference the NXP P4080 reference design for the recommended TPS family VRD scheme.
Use the NXP P4080 reference PCB layout as a starting point for the FCBGA escape routing. Each BGA row must escape on multiple layers with via-in-pad or micro-via fanout to preserve signal integrity on the DDR3 and 10 GbE SerDes. Maintain 90 ohm differential impedance for SerDes lanes and 50 ohm single-ended for DDR3. Use length matching within 150 mil on DDR3 byte lanes to preserve timing margin at 1333 MT/s.
Estimated: at 1.5 GHz core and 1.3 GHz platform, P4080NSE7PNAC generates significant EMI. Place a continuous reference ground plane on layer 2 directly beneath the FCBGA and stitch the periphery with ground vias every 200 mil. Route the 10 GbE SerDes on stripline layers with guard traces and avoid routing parallel to noisy rails. Add common-mode chokes on external PHY interfaces for EMI compliance.
Do not assume P4080NSE7PNAC boot ROM supports your boot source out of the box - configure RCW (Reset Configuration Word) pins for NAND, NOR, SPI, or Ethernet boot per the reference manual. Confusing 'NS' (standard-spec) and 'NX' (extended-spec) speed grades will result in subtle timing failures; verify the part marking matches the order code. Last Time Buy parts cannot be reordered once inventory is exhausted - plan multi-year stock for production programs.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliance per NXP product page. AEC-Q100 not applicable for communications processors - this is not an automotive-qualified part. Lead-free and halogen-free per the FCBGA package materials declaration. Last Time Buy status: production orders accepted during LTB window only, after which the part is discontinued.
