P4080NSN1NNB - QorIQ P4 8-Core 1.2GHz PowerPC MPU | NXP
MPN: P4080NSN1NNB ⚠ Last Time BuyP4080NSN1NNB Overview
A microprocessor (MPU) is an integrated circuit that integrates one or more processor cores, caches, memory controllers, and peripheral interfaces onto a single die. The QorIQ P4080 belongs to the Power Architecture (PowerPC e500mc) family, sitting in the taxonomy of embedded communication processors that combine general-purpose compute with hardware acceleration for packet processing, security, and datapath offload.
Key features include 8 e500mc cores with hardware multithreading support, dual DDR2/DDR3 memory controllers with ECC, integrated SerDes lanes supporting SGMII/XAUI/PCIe, hardware cryptography accelerators, and a fabric interconnect. The P4080 supports 1.5V/1.8V/2.5V/3.3V mixed-voltage I/O and operates from a 0.95 V core supply.
Architecturally, the P4080 uses a hierarchical cache topology with private L1 per core and a shared L2, plus a CoreNet coherency fabric linking cores, memory controllers, and the platform subsystem. This delivers strong multi-thread performance while maintaining deterministic behavior for control-plane tasks.
Typical applications include multi-service routers, LTE baseband processing, network-attached storage controllers, secure VPN gateways, and industrial PLC controllers. The wide SerDes lane count makes the P4080 suitable for systems that aggregate multiple 1G/10G Ethernet ports without external PHY complexity.
When designing with this device, ensure the 37.5x37.5 mm FCPBGA land pattern uses microvia PCB stackup with matched-length SerDes routing. Power sequencing must follow the 0.95 V core / 1.5 V DDR / I/O voltage order in the reference manual to avoid latch-up.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in same-family QorIQ alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for P4080NSN1NNB — 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 P4080NSN1NNB (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Core Architecture, Mounting Type, Maximum Core Frequency, Memory Controller, Number of Cores.
P4080NSE7PNC
✅ Drop-In📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
P4080NSN1MZB
✅ Drop-In📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
P4080NSN7PNC
✅ Drop-InContact for price
View Datasheet →P4080NSN7MZB
✅ Drop-In📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
P4040NSN1NNB
✅ Drop-InContact for price
View Datasheet →P4080NSN1NNB Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Processor Family | QorIQ P4 (PowerPC e500mc) |
| Core Count | 8 |
| Core Architecture | 32-bit PowerPC e500mc |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 1.2 GHz |
| Process Technology | 45 nm |
| Core Supply Voltage | 0.95 V |
| I/O Supply Voltages | 1.5 V / 1.8 V / 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Memory Controller | Dual DDR2/DDR3 with ECC |
| Package | 1295-FCPBGA (37.5 x 37.5 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C (industrial) |
| SerDes Lanes | Multiple high-speed SerDes (XAUI/SGMII/PCIe) |
| Encryption Accelerator | Yes (SEC engine) |
| Original Manufacturer | Freescale Semiconductor (now NXP) |
P4080NSN1NNB 1295-fcpbga (37.5 x 37.5 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for P4080NSN1NNB (1295-fcpbga (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 P4080NSN1NNB.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
P4080NSN1NNB is suitable for 7 applications: Multi-Service Edge Router, LTE Small-Cell Baseband Unit, Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Controller, Secure VPN Gateway / IPsec Appliance, Industrial PLC / Motion Controller, Ruggedized Military / Aerospace Mission Computer, Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Switch Controller.
Multi-Service Edge Router
The P4080NSN1NNB suits multi-service edge routers because its 8 PowerPC e500mc cores at 1.2 GHz deliver ~9.6 GHz aggregate compute for packet forwarding, routing-table lookup, and control-plane processing. The integrated dual DDR2/DDR3 controllers feed line-rate packet buffers without external memory glue, while the multiple SerDes lanes expose SGMII for 1G ports and XAUI for 10G uplinks. The SEC engine offloads IPsec/AES at line rate, freeing cores for QoS, BGP, and OSPF. For a 1U edge router with 24x 1G + 2x 10G ports, the P4080NSN1NNB handles wire-speed forwarding at modest power.
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LTE Small-Cell Baseband Unit
The P4080NSN1NNB fits LTE small-cell baseband units because 8 e500mc cores provide the parallel DSP-style compute needed for PHY layer processing (FFT, channel coding, MIMO). Each core can be pinned to a specific PHY task with deterministic latency from the hardware threads, while the integrated SerDes connects to RF front-end ICs and CPRI links. The wide ECC-capable DDR3 bandwidth handles the high-rate ADC sample buffers. Designers typically pair the P4080 with an external RF transceiver and use the SEC engine for ciphering user-plane data on the S1 interface.
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Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Controller
For enterprise NAS controllers, the P4080NSN1NNB delivers 8 cores that can dedicate threads to RAID parity calculation, deduplication, file-system journaling, and iSCSI/ NFS protocol handling in parallel. The dual-channel DDR3 with ECC supports the large page-cache working set needed for hot data, while the SerDes lanes expose SATA/SAS for drive backplanes and 10G Ethernet for host-facing connectivity. The SEC engine accelerates SMB3 / Kerberos AES, important for encrypted file-share throughput. Power consumption at full load is higher than newer ARM-based NAS SoCs, which is the main trade-off.
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Secure VPN Gateway / IPsec Appliance
The P4080NSN1NNB is a strong fit for VPN gateways because the integrated SEC engine performs AES-256/SHA-256 IPsec ESP transforms at multi-Gbps line rate, far faster than software on the e500mc cores. The 8 cores then handle IKEv2 key exchange, routing, firewall state tables, and management-plane tasks without contending with crypto. Multiple SerDes lanes support 1G / 10G WAN interfaces plus an out-of-band management port. The ECC-protected DDR3 maintains data integrity for long-running VPN tunnels where memory errors would silently corrupt crypto state.
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Industrial PLC / Motion Controller
The P4080NSN1NNB serves high-end industrial PLCs because 8 cores handle deterministic motion control loops, EtherCAT master scheduling, HMI rendering, and fieldbus protocol stacks concurrently without OS jitter. The e500mc cores' deterministic interrupt latency and hardware threads make real-time control loops predictable to within microseconds. The extended -40C to +105C temperature grade supports deployment in factory cabinets and outdoor enclosures. Integrated SerDes can drive industrial Ethernet PHYs (SGMII) for EtherCAT, PROFINET, or EtherNet/IP master connectivity.
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Ruggedized Military / Aerospace Mission Computer
The P4080NSN1NNB is suitable for ruggedized mission computers because its extended temperature range, ECC memory, and multiple SerDes interfaces support avionics databus aggregation (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429 via companion bridges) plus general-purpose compute for sensor fusion. The 8 e500mc cores provide the redundancy needed for dissimilar software partitions running in parallel, and the SEC engine enables encrypted data-at-rest storage. The large 37.5x37.5 mm FCPBGA package is designed for high-vibration environments when paired with a proper underfilled PCB stackup.
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Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Switch Controller
The P4080NSN1NNB fits SDN switch controllers because 8 cores handle OpenFlow agent processing, telemetry collection, BGP-LS peering, and REST/NETCONF management concurrently. The high-speed SerDes interfaces connect to the switch fabric ASIC via PCIe or proprietary fabric links. Hardware threads give the real-time southbound interface (OpenFlow packet-in) deterministic handling while non-critical tasks run on other cores. ECC memory prevents silent corruption in long-lived flow-state databases. For hyperscale deployments, the higher-tier T2080 / T4240 parts are alternatives, but the P4080 hits a strong cost-performance sweet spot.
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Engineering reference data for P4080NSN1NNB — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | P4080NSE7PNC | P4080NSN1MZB | P4080NSN7PNC | P4080NSN7MZB | P4040NSN1NNB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1295-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5 mm) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Count | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 (-50% vs P4080) |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e500mc | PowerPC e500mc | PowerPC e500mc | PowerPC e500mc | PowerPC e500mc | PowerPC e500mc |
| Core Supply Voltage | 0.95 V | 0.95 V | 0.95 V | 1.0 V (slightly higher) | 1.0 V (slightly higher) | 0.95 V |
| Memory Controller | Dual DDR2/DDR3 ECC | Dual DDR2/DDR3 ECC | Dual DDR2/DDR3 ECC | Dual DDR2/DDR3 ECC | Dual DDR2/DDR3 ECC | Dual DDR2/DDR3 ECC |
| Process Node | 45 nm | 45 nm | 45 nm | 45 nm | 45 nm | 45 nm |
Key Differentiators
- Lowest-cost 8-core option in the P4080 family at the N1 speed bin (vs P4080NSN7PNC)
- Full 8-core configuration vs the 4-core P4040 (vs P4040NSN1NNB)
- PowerPC e500mc ecosystem maturity for telecom-class determinism (vs QorIQ Layerscape (LS1046A))
Design Notes
The P4080NSN1NNB 37.5x37.5 mm FCPBGA package dissipates up to approximately 25 W at 1.2 GHz across all 8 cores. A thermal pad or heat-spreader attached to the top of the package, plus a substantial PCB inner copper plane connected through the BGA's thermal balls, is required to keep junction temperature below 105 C. Without adequate cooling, thermal throttling will reduce clock speed and degrade deterministic performance in networking applications.
PCB layout for the P4080NSN1NNB requires a high-density interconnect (HDI) stackup with microvia layer pairs plus back-drilled through-vias for SerDes signal integrity. Use at least 8-10 layers with dedicated ground and 0.95 V core power planes adjacent to the BGA breakout region. Matched-length routing (within 5 mils) for DDR3 differential pairs and SerDes lanes is mandatory; reference NXP's QorIQ P4080 design checklist for lane mapping.
Power sequencing must follow the order specified in the NXP P4080 reference manual: 0.95 V core first, then DDR I/O (1.5 V), then peripheral I/O (1.8/2.5/3.3 V), with monotonic rise times of 0.5-50 ms. Violating this order risks latch-up. Use a multi-rail PMIC (such as NXP's VR5000 or compatible) with PG (power-good) signaling cascaded through the rails. Estimated total worst-case power: ~25 W at full core utilization.
Do not confuse the P4080NSN1NNB with the P4080NSE7PNC or P4080NSN7PNC - the suffix encodes the speed bin (N1=1.2 GHz, N7=1.33 GHz, E7=extended-temp/high-bin) and feature options. Mistakenly sourcing the wrong speed bin will cause system timing closure failures. Also note that the part is in last-time-buy status as of 2026, so design teams should be simultaneously qualifying a QorIQ Layerscape (LS1046A / LS1088A) successor.
Compliance Information
RoHS, REACH, lead-free, and halogen-free status were not present in the verified web snippets for P4080NSN1NNB; mark [DATA_NEEDED] in specs and 'unknown' in compliance_info until confirmed against the manufacturer datasheet. AEC-Q100 is not applicable (this is an industrial/telecom MPU, not an automotive-grade part).
