P5020NSE7QMB-FR - QorIQ P5 Dual-Core 1.6GHz SoC | NXP
MPN: P5020NSE7QMB-FR ⚠ Last Time Buy| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $295 | $295.00 |
| 10 | $280.5 | $2,805.00 |
| 100 | $252 | $25,200.00 |
| 500 | $235.75 | $117,875.00 |
| 1,000 | $218.4 | $218,400.00 |
P5020NSE7QMB-FR Overview
A QorIQ SoC is a system-on-chip built on the Power Architecture instruction set, designed for embedded networking, industrial control, and aerospace applications. The P5 platform layers on top of the broader QorIQ family (P1/P2/P3/P4/P5) and serves as a mid-to-high tier offering between entry P-series parts and T-series flagship processors, supporting rich IO integration that historically required external bridge chips.
Key features of the P5020NSE7QMB-FR include dual e5500 cores with out-of-order execution, integrated SEC 4.2 hardware encryption for IPsec, SSL, and SRTP acceleration, a high-bandwidth DDR3/DDR3L memory subsystem, and a flexible SerDes-based IO fabric providing PCIe Gen2, 10 Gigabit Ethernet (XAUI), and SRIO links. The 1295-FCPBGA package is designed for industrial thermal environments and supports the full P5 platform functionality.
This part is the Freescale/NXP legacy tape-and-reel variant, supplied by authorized stockists such as Rochester Electronics, and targets long-lifecycle embedded designs in networking infrastructure, defense/aerospace control planes, and secure industrial compute platforms.
Typical applications include multicore control plane processors for routers and switches, defense and aerospace command/control systems, secure IoT gateways, industrial automation controllers, and single-board computers. The part's combination of high single-thread performance and hardware-accelerated cryptography targets workloads where deterministic response and integrated security matter.
When designing with this device, allocate proper PCB area for the 37.5 x 37.5 mm FCPBGA package, ensure robust power-rail sequencing for the multiple voltage domains, and validate thermal design against the worst-case junction temperature specified by NXP. Reference the NXP P5020 hardware design guide and reference schematics for platform bring-up and signal-integrity layouts.
Drop-in alternatives for P5020NSE7QMB-FR — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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P5020NSE7QMB-FR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Part Number | P5020NSE7QMB-FR |
| Series | QorIQ P5 |
| Core Processor | PowerPC e5500 |
| Number of Cores | 2 cores, 64-bit |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 2.0 GHz (scalable, 1.6 GHz at this speed grade) |
| Co-Processors / Security | SEC 4.2 hardware-accelerated encryption |
| RAM Controllers | DDR3 / DDR3L |
| Display & Interface Controllers | No graphics acceleration |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (10GE / XAUI capable via SerDes) |
| High-Speed Serial IO | PCIe, Serial RapidIO (SRIO) |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +105C |
| Package | 1295-FCPBGA (37.5 mm x 37.5 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Manufacturer | NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) |
| Marketing Status | Not For New Designs |
P5020NSE7QMB-FR 1295-fcpbga (37.5 mm x 37.5 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for P5020NSE7QMB-FR (1295-fcpbga (37.5 mm 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 P5020NSE7QMB-FR.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
P5020NSE7QMB-FR is suitable for 6 applications: Control Plane Processor for Network Routers, Defense and Aerospace Embedded Compute, Secure Industrial Gateway and Edge Compute, PCIe-Based Multi-Function Carrier Boards, Telecom Baseband and SRIO Backplane Aggregation, Single-Board Computer (SBC) for Rugged Applications.
Control Plane Processor for Network Routers
The P5020NSE7QMB-FR's dual 1.6 GHz e5500 cores with hardware-accelerated SEC 4.2 are optimized for control-plane routing, BGP/OSPF convergence, and IPsec tunnel termination. Placed alongside a forwarding ASIC, the part handles routing protocol stacks and encrypted management sessions. Its integrated 10GE/XAUI SerDes removes the need for an external bridge, and high single-thread performance per e5500 core keeps routing-table walks deterministic under load.
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Defense and Aerospace Embedded Compute
Long lifecycle, hardware-rooted security, and the 0-105C industrial thermal envelope make the P5020NSE7QMB-FR suitable for defense and aerospace command/control SBCs. The SEC 4.2 engine handles encrypted sensor telemetry and Type-1 crypto offload, while dual e5500 cores can run a real-time OS alongside a Linux guest via the P5 platform. The 1295-FCPBGA package supports conduction-cooled chassis and rugged enclosures common in this segment.
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Secure Industrial Gateway and Edge Compute
The P5020NSE7QMB-FR combines SERDES-based GbE/10GE with on-die IPsec/SSL acceleration, enabling secure protocol conversion between OT (Modbus, EtherCAT) and IT (OPC-UA, MQTT, HTTPS) domains on a single board. The dual e5500 cores can run deterministic control loops on one core and encrypted cloud uplinks on the other, while DDR3L support reduces total board power for thermally constrained DIN-rail enclosures.
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PCIe-Based Multi-Function Carrier Boards
The P5020NSE7QMB-FR exposes PCIe Gen2 lanes via its SerDes, enabling it to act as a host CPU on small-form-factor carrier boards (VPX, COM Express, VME) hosting FPGA co-processors and DSP cards. SEC 4.2 acceleration secures PCIe DMA traffic, while the high single-thread performance per e5500 core reduces overall carrier-board part count compared with dual-MPC designs.
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Telecom Baseband and SRIO Backplane Aggregation
Serial RapidIO (SRIO) ports plus GbE/10GE make the P5020NSE7QMB-FR well-suited to SRIO backplane aggregation on ATCA or custom telecom shelves. Dual e5500 cores provide enough throughput for protocol conversion (SRIO to Ethernet) while SEC 4.2 handles MACsec on backplane uplinks. The 1295-FCPBGA thermal envelope supports the 0-105C base-station operating range.
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Single-Board Computer (SBC) for Rugged Applications
The P5020NSE7QMB-FR serves as the host SoC on rugged SBCs requiring long-life parts availability, integrated crypto, and high single-thread performance per core. The 1295-FCPBGA package paired with a conduction-cooled heatsink supports shock/vibration profiles common in vehicular and rail applications. Linux and VxWorks BSPs simplify porting of existing codebases.
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Engineering reference data for P5020NSE7QMB-FR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | P5020NSE7TNB | P5020NSE7QMB | P5020NSE1VNB | P5010NSE7QMB | P5040NSE7QMB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 1295-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5 mm) | 1295-FCPBGA - same | 1295-FCPBGA - same | 1295-FCPBGA - same | 1295-FCPBGA - same | 1295-FCPBGA - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors (Freescale heritage) | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Number of Cores | 2 (e5500) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 1.6 GHz (this speed grade) | 2.0 GHz max | 1.6 GHz | 1.x GHz (slower grade) | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Security Engine | SEC 4.2 | SEC 4.2 | SEC 4.2 | SEC 4.2 | SEC 4.2 | SEC 4.2 |
| Memory Controller | DDR3 / DDR3L | DDR3 / DDR3L | DDR3 / DDR3L | DDR3 / DDR3L | DDR3 / DDR3L | DDR3 / DDR3L |
| Operating Temperature | 0C to +105C | 0C to +105C | 0C to +105C | 0C to +105C | 0C to +105C | 0C to +105C |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND / last_time_buy | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND | NRND |
Key Differentiators
- Factory tape-and-reel variant for high-volume SMT (vs P5020NSE7QMB (tray))
- Higher speed grade capacity on the same silicon (vs P5020NSE1VNB (slower speed grade))
- Dual-core compute density per package (vs P5010NSE7QMB (single-core))
Design Notes
The 1295-FCPBGA package (37.5 x 37.5 mm) requires an 8-layer or 12-layer PCB with matched-Z SerDes routing, microvia stack-ups (per IPC-6012 Class 3), and a continuous ground/power plane pair beneath the BGA. Route PCIe and SRIO pairs to within the skew tolerance published in the NXP P5020 hardware design guide, and provide symmetric decoupling near each power pin (typically 0402-size 0.1uF plus bulk).
Estimated: at 1.6 GHz dual-core active, the P5020NSE7QMB-FR dissipates roughly 8-12W depending on workload and SERDES utilization. A reference thermal design uses a 6 C/W conduction-cooled cold plate or 100x100x10 mm aluminum heatsink with thermal interface material rated for 0.05 C-in2/W. Validate against the maximum junction temperature per NXP hardware design guide under worst-case industrial conditions.
Do not assume the tray and tape-and-reel variants ship with identical authentication or traceability data - validate that the -FR suffix matches your reflow profile (Pb-free 245C peak). Also, the DDR3L voltage rail must be 1.35V (not 1.5V) on DDR3L parts; mixing will degrade the memory controller's calibration margin. SEC 4.2 firmware images must match the silicon revision printed on the package top-side mark.
Compliance Information
P5020 family FCPBGA variants are Pb-free and RoHS/REACH compliant per NXP product compliance. Operating temperature 0-105C is industrial, not AEC-Q100 automotive grade. SEC 4.2 hardware security engine implements the algorithm suite specified by the NXP security reference manual.