P5010NXN1QMB557 - QorIQ P5 2GHz 64-Bit MPU | NXP 1295-FCPBGA
MPN: P5010NXN1QMB557 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $162 | $162.00 |
| 10 | $158.4 | $1,584.00 |
| 100 | $148.5 | $14,850.00 |
| 500 | $137.7 | $68,850.00 |
| 1,000 | $129.6 | $129,600.00 |
P5010NXN1QMB557 Overview
A microprocessor (MPU) is a single-chip CPU that integrates the arithmetic logic unit, control unit, register file, cache hierarchy, and memory management unit on one die. The QorIQ P5 family belongs to NXP's communications processor portfolio, sitting between the low-power QorIQ LS series and the high-end P5020/P5040 multi-core devices; within the embedded taxonomy it is classified as an applications/network processor (MPU) rather than a microcontroller (MCU), because it requires external DDR memory and boots from a separate NOR/NAND flash.
Key features highlighted in distributor and OEM listings include 2.0 GHz maximum core frequency, 1-core e5500 64-bit architecture, 1295-terminal PBGA package, RoHS-compliant lead-free construction, and CMOS low-power design with low-power mode support. Compared to the dual-core P5020NXN1QMB, the P5010 drops one core but retains the same FCPBGA-1295 footprint, simplifying thermal layout for designs that need only single-thread throughput.
The e5500 core implements the Power Architecture Book III-E instruction set with hypervisor and virtualization support, and pairs with on-chip SEC 4.0 security engine, RAID-5/RAID-6 XOR acceleration, and dual DDR3/DDR3L controllers with ECC. This hardware integration allows line-rate processing of IPSec, SR-IOV, and quality-of-service workloads without burdening the host CPU.
Typical applications for the P5010NXN1QMB557 include industrial control routers, enterprise branch-office gateways, single-board computers for telecom, network-attached storage controllers, and aerospace/defense secure embedded platforms. Its wide operating temperature range and ECC memory support also make it well suited for ruggedized military and avionics systems requiring deterministic performance under vibration.
When designing with this part, plan the PCB for high-speed DDR3 routing with length-matched address/command traces and 100-ohm differential impedance for SerDes lanes. The 37.5 x 37.5 mm FCPBGA package requires a minimum 8-layer stack-up with stitched ground vias under the thermal pad; without adequate cooling, the 2 GHz core will thermally throttle above 95 C junction temperature.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, FCPBGA-1295 package details, and same-family QorIQ alternatives not all available in a single OEM datasheet, helping engineers source and substitute the P5010NXN1QMB557 for new designs and legacy refresh projects.
Drop-in alternatives for P5010NXN1QMB557 — 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 P5010NXN1QMB557 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Memory Controller, Architecture, Core Count, Hardware Acceleration.
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P5020NXN1QMB
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$325.75 / Unit
View Datasheet →P5020NXN1QMB557
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P5010NXE1QMB
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$195.5 / Unit
View Datasheet →P5040NXN1QMB
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P5010NSN1QMB
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$318.25 / Unit
View Datasheet →P5010NXN1QMB557 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Manufacturer | NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) |
| Series | QorIQ P5 |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e5500, 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 2.0 GHz |
| External Data Bus Width | 64-bit |
| Address Bus Width | 16-bit (per Microchip USA listing) |
| Package | 1295-ball FCPBGA (37.5 x 37.5 mm) |
| Ball Pitch | 1.00 mm |
| JESD-30 Package Code | S-PBGA-B1295 |
| Process Technology | CMOS |
| Integrated Cache | Yes (L1 + L2) |
| Low-Power Mode Support | Yes |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
P5010NXN1QMB557 s-pbga-b1295 Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for P5010NXN1QMB557 (s-pbga-b1295 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 P5010NXN1QMB557.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
P5010NXN1QMB557 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Control Routers, Enterprise Branch-Office Gateways, Single-Board Computers for Telecom, Network-Attached Storage Controllers, Aerospace and Defense Secure Embedded Platforms, Industrial IoT Edge Gateways.
Industrial Control Routers
The P5010NXN1QMB557's single 2 GHz e5500 core, integrated SEC 4.0 encryption engine, and dual DDR3 controllers with ECC make it a strong fit for industrial control routers that aggregate Modbus/TCP, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET traffic on factory floors. The 64-bit data bus and hardware packet acceleration let the part sustain line-rate IPSec tunnels without burdening the host CPU, while its industrial-grade operating range tolerates the temperature swings typical of cabinet installations. Placed as the central SoC on a router SBC, it pairs naturally with NXP PHY transceivers and managed Ethernet switches via SerDes lanes, giving designers a single-chip secure gateway.
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Enterprise Branch-Office Gateways
For branch-office gateways the P5010NXN1QMB557 provides 2 GHz of single-thread e5500 compute, virtualization support, and hardware-accelerated cryptography in a compact 37.5 x 37.5 mm BGA. A single core is sufficient for VPN termination, QoS policing, and SD-WAN edge processing at typical branch bandwidths, while the integrated SEC engine handles AES, 3DES, and Kasumi without software overhead. The FCPBGA-1295 footprint also allows direct migration to the P5020 if throughput needs later grow, preserving the PCB layout investment and shortening time-to-market for follow-on SKUs.
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Single-Board Computers for Telecom
Compact SBCs for telecom applications benefit from the P5010NXN1QMB557's combination of Power Architecture virtualization, hardware RAID/XOR acceleration, and SerDes lanes for SGMII/RGMII connections to Ethernet PHYs and T1/E1 framer ICs. A single e5500 core at 2 GHz easily runs a real-time Linux or VxWorks stack while leaving headroom for protocol stacks like SIP, MGCP, or Diameter. The 1295-ball FCPBGA with 1.00 mm pitch accommodates dense carrier-board routing and is compatible with the P5020/P5040 family for higher-density line cards.
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Network-Attached Storage Controllers
The P5010NXN1QMB557 is well suited as the main controller in small-to-medium NAS appliances, where its integrated XOR/RAID-5/RAID-6 acceleration offloads parity computation from the host CPU and its dual DDR3 controllers with ECC protect data integrity. The single e5500 core at 2 GHz handles NFS/SMB/iSCSI serving plus background dedup tasks comfortably in a 4-8 bay enclosure. Designers can drop in the dual-core P5020 to scale to 12+ bays without reworking the carrier PCB, because both parts share the FCPBGA-1295 footprint.
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Aerospace and Defense Secure Embedded Platforms
Rugged aerospace and defense platforms rely on the P5010NXN1QMB557's wide operating temperature range, ECC-protected DDR3, hardware SEC 4.0 encryption, and Book III-E hypervisor support to host multiple security domains on a single core. The BGA package withstands vibration environments that would stress fine-pitch leaded parts, and the same FCPBGA-1295 footprint used by the P5020/P5040 family lets defense integrators reuse one board design across multiple SWaP-C tiers. Pairing with radiation-tolerant memory and NXP secure-boot firmware enables tamper-resistant mission computers.
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Industrial IoT Edge Gateways
Edge gateways in Industry 4.0 deployments use the P5010NXN1QMB557 to aggregate time-sensitive sensor streams, run containerized analytics, and bridge legacy fieldbus protocols to MQTT/OPC UA clouds. The 2 GHz e5500 core handles deterministic protocol conversion while the integrated SEC engine secures TLS 1.3 sessions to the cloud. Because the part shares its FCPBGA-1295 package with the P5020 and P5040, vendors can ship a single carrier PCB at three performance tiers by varying only the SoC, simplifying inventory and certification across product lines.
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Engineering reference data for P5010NXN1QMB557 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | P5020NXN1QMB | P5020NXN1QMB557 | P5010NXE1QMB | P5040NXN1QMB | P5010NSN1QMB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 1295-ball FCPBGA (37.5 x 37.5 mm) | 1295-ball FCPBGA (37.5 x 37.5 mm) - same | 1295-ball FCPBGA (37.5 x 37.5 mm) - same | 1295-ball FCPBGA (37.5 x 37.5 mm) - same | 1295-ball FCPBGA (37.5 x 37.5 mm) - same | 1295-ball FCPBGA (37.5 x 37.5 mm) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e5500 64-bit | PowerPC e5500 64-bit | PowerPC e5500 64-bit | PowerPC e5500 64-bit | PowerPC e5500 64-bit | PowerPC e5500 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 2.0 GHz | 2.0 GHz | 1.8 GHz | 2.0 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| External Data Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Integrated Cache | L1/L2 on-die | L1/L2 on-die | L1/L2 on-die | L1/L2 on-die | L1/L2 on-die | L1/L2 on-die |
| RoHS Compliance | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant | Compliant |
Key Differentiators
- Single-core simplicity with upgrade path to dual- and quad-core (vs P5020NXN1QMB)
- Higher core frequency than lower-power QorIQ P5 variants (vs P5010NSN1QMB)
- Standard temperature grade for cost-sensitive designs (vs P5010NXE1QMB)
Design Notes
The 1295-ball FCPBGA (37.5 x 37.5 mm) demands at least an 8-layer PCB stack-up with stitched ground vias under the thermal pad and 100-ohm differential routing for SerDes lanes. Use length-matched address/command traces for the DDR3 interface and follow NXP's reference design for via-in-pad construction. Estimated: with 1.00 mm ball pitch, escape routing needs microvia or via-in-pad technology on standard 4-layer boards.
The 2 GHz single-core e5500 at full load dissipates substantial power; the FCPBGA package relies on the PCB top-side copper pour and a heatsink. Estimated: with no airflow and a 4-layer board, the junction temperature will exceed 105 C without active cooling. Use a thermal interface material rated for the device's TDP and provide at least 200 LFM of airflow in the worst-case enclosure.
Power sequencing for the P5010NXN1QMB557 requires the core voltage to come up before the DDR3 I/O and SerDes supplies; otherwise, I/O pads can back-power the core. Follow the NXP reference manual's sequence diagram exactly and place bulk capacitors within 25 mm of each BGA power pin group. Add 10 uF ceramic + 100 nF decoupling at every quad of power balls.
Do not assume the P5010 and P5020 share boot firmware - despite the identical FCPBGA-1295 footprint, the dual-core P5020 requires updated RCW (reset configuration word) tables and a multi-core-aware U-Boot. Mixing RCW images is the most common reason a P5020 upgrade fails to boot on a P5010 carrier board.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance and lead-free construction are confirmed by LCSC and JLCPCB distributor listings. Other compliance attributes (REACH, halogen-free, conflict minerals) are not stated in the verified web data and remain unknown. AEC-Q100 is not applicable to this MPU category.
