P5010NXN1TNB - QorIQ P5 SoC, e5500 1-Core 2GHz, 1295-FCBGA | NXP
MPN: P5010NXN1TNB ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $494.23 | $494.23 |
| 10 | $444.81 | $4,448.10 |
| 100 | $395.38 | $39,538.00 |
| 500 | $345.96 | $172,980.00 |
| 1,000 | $296.54 | $296,540.00 |
P5010NXN1TNB Overview
What is a QorIQ communications processor? QorIQ is NXP's family of multi-core 64-bit Power Architecture SoCs optimized for networking and industrial control. They sit above standard microcontrollers (MCU) in the embedded-processing hierarchy (MPU > MCU) and integrate a CPU complex (e5500/e6500 cores with private L1 and shared L2/L3 caches), a platform-aware I/O fabric (DDR controllers with ECC, packet-processing accelerators, SEC engines), and high-speed serial I/O (PCIe, SRIO, 10 GbE MACs) on a single die. They are typically deployed where deterministic performance, hardware encryption, and multi-protocol I/O must coexist on one chip.
Key features of the P5010NXN1TNB include: hardware-accelerated packet processing, integrated SEC 4.x security engine for IPsec/SSL/TLS, IEEE 1588 timestamping on Ethernet interfaces, four 10/100/1000 Ethernet MACs (RGMII/SGMII), two PCI Express Gen 2.0 controllers, a Serial RapidIO 2.0 port, a 64-bit DDR3/3L controller with ECC supporting up to 1866 MT/s, eight TDM/HDLC channels, an enhanced host bridge, and platform-level trust architecture (PAMU, LPU). The SoC uses a 0.9 V core supply with multiple I/O power domains.
Technically, the e5500 core supports the Power ISA 2.06, including virtualization, large-page support (4 KB/64 KB/16 MB) and out-of-order execution. The integrated SEC 4.0/4.4 engine handles bulk cryptography (AES, 3DES, Kasumi, Snow 3G, SHA-1/256) without CPU intervention, off-loading the host core. A high-bandwidth coherent fabric links the cores, L2 cache and I/O controllers, allowing line-rate packet classification together with control-plane execution.
Typical applications include industrial networking and IoT gateways, Layer 2/3 Ethernet switches, control-plane processors in routers and base stations, defense/aerospace packet processing, secure VPN appliances, and factory-floor protocol gateways (PROFINET, EtherCAT, TSN). The extended temperature range (NXN suffix) and absence of encryption restrictions (NXN rather than NXE/TXN) make the P5010NXN1TNB well suited to industrial rather than export-controlled aerospace systems.
When designing with this part, allocate 6-8 PCB layers to fan out the 37.5 mm BGA, provide a low-impedance voltage regulator for the 0.9 V core rail, and follow NXP's AN4765 layout guide for the FCBGA to maintain DDR3 signal integrity at 1866 MT/s. Always program the trust-architecture unit (PAMU, LPU) before booting the OS to prevent unauthorized bus mastering.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternate QorIQ siblings, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for P5010NXN1TNB — 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 P5010NXN1TNB (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Core Architecture, Security Engine, Memory Controller, Mounting Type, Package.
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P5010NXN7TNB
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P5020NXN1TNB
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$389.4 / Unit
View Datasheet →P5040NXN1TNB
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P5020NXE1TNB
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$285 / Unit
View Datasheet →P4081NXE1TNB
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P5010NXN1TNB Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Manufacturer | NXP Semiconductors |
| Series | QorIQ P5 |
| Core Architecture | Power Architecture e5500 |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Data Bus Width | 64-bit |
| Address Bus Width | 16-bit (per partstack MPN detail) |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 2.0 GHz |
| L1 Cache (per core) | 32 KB I-cache + 32 KB D-cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB shared |
| Memory Controller | 64-bit DDR3/DDR3L with ECC, up to 1866 MT/s |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 MACs (RGMII/SGMII), IEEE 1588 |
| PCI Express | 2 x PCIe Gen 2.0 controllers |
| Serial RapidIO | RapidIO 2.0 port |
| Security Engine | Integrated SEC 4.x |
| USB | USB 2.0 |
| TDM/HDLC | 8 channels |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C (NXN extended) |
| Core Voltage | 0.9 V (per QorIQ platform) |
| Package | 1295-ball FCBGA (FC-PBGA), 37.5 x 37.5 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Encryption Restricted | No (NXN = non-restricted; TSN suffix required for restricted) |
P5010NXN1TNB 1295-ball fcbga (fc-pbga), 37.5 x 37.5 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for P5010NXN1TNB (1295-ball fcbga (fc-pbga), 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 P5010NXN1TNB.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
P5010NXN1TNB is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Network Gateways, Control-Plane Processors in Routers, Secure VPN / Edge Network Appliances, Defense and Aerospace Packet Processing (Non-Restricted), Smart-Grid and Substation Communication Processors, Storage Controller Off-Load, Mobile Network Small-Cell Base Station.
Industrial Network Gateways
The P5010NXN1TNB fits industrial gateway applications because its single 2 GHz e5500 core runs the data-plane QoS scheduler while the SEC 4.x engine handles IPsec/TLS tunnels without using CPU cycles. The four GbE MACs with IEEE 1588 timestamping provide the WAN-side and LAN-side interfaces needed to bridge PROFINET, EtherCAT, and TSN traffic. Designers use a 1 GHz DDR3L bus to feed the 64-bit encrypted-packet bandwidth (around 1.5 Gbps of IPsec/AES-GCM sustained). The 1295-FCBGA at -40C to +105C tolerates factory-floor ambient with no derating.
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Control-Plane Processors in Routers
In a control-plane slot, the P5010NXN1TNB runs the management plane (BGP, OSPF, ISIS) and the IPSec control-plane IKE, leaving the data plane to a T4240 or NXP LS2088A on the same backplane. The 0.9 V core rail reduces slot-power to roughly 5 W at full load, a comfortable figure for even NEBS-compliant chassis. PCIe Gen 2.0 to a backplane switch ASIC provides the management interconnect, while RapidIO 2.0 is reserved for control-plane distribution to line cards. SEC 4.x performs RSA/DH acceleration for IKEv2, transparent to the main CPU.
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Secure VPN / Edge Network Appliances
The P5010NXN1TNB is ideal for a small-footprint branch-office VPN/UTM appliance delivering roughly 200-400 Mbps of IPsec/AES throughput, sufficient for a 500-employee branch. The SEC 4.x engine provides AES, 3DES, SHA-256, RSA and ECDSA acceleration, while DPAA services DMA for one inbound iSCSI tunnel plus one ISP-tenant tunnel. Eight TDM/HDLC channels retain legacy PBX trunking, and the 1295-FCBGA can drive a PCIe-attached crypto co-processor if higher throughput is needed. Industrial-extended temperature permits installation in non-air-conditioned telecom Closets.
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Defense and Aerospace Packet Processing (Non-Restricted)
The NXN (non-encryption-restricted) variant allows the SEC 4.x engine to perform unrestricted-strength cryptography, removing the throughput caps imposed by US EAR 5P2. Combined with the -40C to +105C operating range, the P5010NXN1TNB is selected for drone-control, tactical-radio gateway, and ground-vehicle gateway platforms. The 32 KB/32 KB L1 split keeps short packet-decision latency under 200 ns, and RapidIO 2.0 connects to a Freescale/NXP DSP cluster for SD-R functions. Designers should use MIL-STD-810 PCB qualification and derate for vibration.
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Smart-Grid and Substation Communication Processors
Smart-grid substation controllers require IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613 compliance, and 10 ms deterministic I/O. The P5010NXN1TNB satisfies these requirements with its 2 GHz e5500 core, hardware IEEE 1588 timestamping on every GbE port, and Hardware partitioning through the PAMU to isolate the protection bus from the metering bus. TDM/HDLC channels carry legacy RS-422 teleprotection lines, and the SEC engine signs GOOSE messages. The 1295-FCBGA works with an industrial-rated PCIe Ethernet card for the IED-side interface, and the -40C to +105C range handles outdoor cabinets.
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Storage Controller Off-Load
Use the P5010NXN1TNB as an off-load RAID/SSD controller companion alongside a host AMD EPYC or Intel Xeon. The e5500 core handles the iSCSI / NVMe-over-TCP stack, while the SEC engine accelerates AES-XTS encryption for self-encrypting drives, freeing the host for workload. PCIe Gen 2.0 x4 lanes provide 2 GB/s upstream to the host, and eight TDM channels retain FICON connectivity to legacy storage. The DPAA bypasses CPU cycles for every DMA, and the 105C junction covers dense 1U appliance form factors with passive heatsinks.
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Mobile Network Small-Cell Base Station
A small-cell LTE/NR base station needs a real-time protocol stack tightly coupled to a packet-classification engine. The P5010NXN1TNB delivers both: the e5500 core runs the L1/L2 scheduler, while the SEC engine secures the S1-U interface to the EPC. PCIe hosts the baseband card (for example an LTE L1 accelerator), RapidIO interconnects to additional RRH boards, and the four GbE MACs serve the F1 backhaul. Industrial-extended temperature suits outdoor zero-footprint small-cell enclosures. Around 5-7 W total power keeps thermo budgets realistic in passive enclosures.
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Engineering reference data for P5010NXN1TNB — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | P5010NXN7TNB | P5020NXN1TNB | P5040NXN1TNB | P5020NXE1TNB | P4081NXE1TNB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5 mm) | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5 mm) | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5 mm) | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5 mm) | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5 mm) | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5 mm) |
| Core Architecture | Power e5500 | Power e5500 | Power e5500 | Power e5500 | Power e5500 | Power e500mc |
| Number of Cores | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 1.8 GHz | 2.0 GHz | 2.0 GHz | 1.8 GHz | 1.5 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB shared | 512 KB shared | 512 KB shared | 1 MB shared | 512 KB shared | 2 MB platform cache |
| DDR3 Memory Controller | 64-bit ECC, 1866 MT/s | 64-bit ECC, 1866 MT/s | 64-bit ECC, 1866 MT/s | 64-bit ECC, 1866 MT/s | 64-bit ECC, 1866 MT/s | 64-bit ECC, 1600 MT/s |
| PCIe Lanes (Gen 2) | 2 controllers | 2 controllers | 2 controllers | 3 controllers | 2 controllers | 4 controllers |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C (NXE) | -40C to +105C |
| Encryption Restricted | No (NXN suffix) | No (NXN) | No (NXN) | No (NXN) | No (NXE) | No (NXE) |
Key Differentiators
- Closest single-core P5 sibling - perfect functional match (vs P5010NXN7TNB)
- Same FCBGA but with 2x core count (vs P5020NXN1TNB)
- 4x core count with the same socket (vs P5040NXN1TNB)
- Industrial-grade temperature and unrestricted encryption (vs P4081NXE1TNB)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 1.4 V core rail and 2.0 GHz continuous core draw, the P5010NXN1TNB core-power dissipation is roughly 5 W (per QorIQ power model); the FCBGA theta-JA on an 8-layer JEDEC-test board is around 13 C/W, giving a 65 C temperature rise to ambient, well inside the 105 C industrial-extended ceiling. For sealed industrial cabinets without forced airflow, use a 30x30 mm aluminum heatsink (32 C/W effective) to keep Tj below 95 C at 55 C ambient. Always validate against the NXP P5010 QorIQ thermal model.
The 1295-FCBGA on a 1.0 mm pitch requires at least a 6-layer stack-up with 0.5 oz outer copper and 1.0 oz inner copper; follow NXP AN4765 for the specific escape pattern (microvia-in-pad is recommended for the BGA substrate, plus 0.2 mm back-drilled vias for the DDR3 via stubs). Use a 0.9 V core ferrite bead and 0402 bypass caps (10 uF + 100 nF) within 5 mm of every ball to keep the DC-DC LDO transient step under 5 mV peak-to-peak.
DDR3 routing: match all 64-bit data lanes within 25 mils of the address/command group, and use an external VTT termination (one 47 ohm resistor tied to 0.75 V per byte group). Avoid switching the SDHREFCLKREF output anywhere near the DDR3 CKE signals - keep an isolated ground moat around the clock-driver supply pin. PCIe Gen 2 routing should follow the AC-coupled 85-ohm reference-design pattern, with the AC caps within 100 mil of the SoC ball.
Common pitfall: do not allow the SEC 4.x engine to operate in restricted mode on NXN variants - attempting to load restricted U-Boot firmware will leave the engine idle. Always use the NXP BSP for NXN parts (or the unrestricted firmware from open-source U-Boot/QorIQ SDK). When using RapidIO, ensure the source-synchronous TX side is AC-coupled; DC-coupling breaks RapidIO 2.0 link training.
PAMU/LPU trust-architecture programming must occur before the OS enables DMA. Boot the SoC from secure-boot mode (no bypass) and use the ICITE tool to program the LPU rules. Skipping this step permits unauthorized bus master transactions from PCIe endpoints into the system memory map.
Compliance Information
RoHS/REACH compliant per NXP product page and DigiKey/Mouser distributor pages. Halogen-free status not stated in the verified web data. AEC-Q100 not applicable (this is a communications processor, not an automotive qualified part per NXP product tree).
