P5020NXN7QMB557 - QorIQ P5 2-Core 2.0GHz SoC | NXP
MPN: P5020NXN7QMB557 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1535.29 | $1,535.29 |
| 10 | $1381.76 | $13,817.60 |
| 100 | $1228.23 | $122,823.00 |
| 500 | $1105.41 | $552,705.00 |
| 1,000 | $998.45 | $998,450.00 |
P5020NXN7QMB557 Overview
What is a QorIQ communications processor? QorIQ is NXP's family of high-performance multicore communications processors, positioned in the broader hierarchy: SoC -> communications processor -> multicore processor -> embedded microprocessor. These devices integrate CPU cores, memory controllers, packet-processing accelerators, and high-speed serial interfaces (SerDes) on a single die, replacing legacy discrete networking designs and targeting routers, switches, base stations, and industrial control equipment.
The P5020NXN7QMB557 is characterized by 64-bit Power Architecture e5500 cores with dual-thread capability, hardware offload engines for pattern matching, encryption, and packet processing, and a DDR3/3L memory controller with ECC support. The integrated SerDes provides flexible interface configuration for PCIe, Serial RapidIO (SRIO), and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE/XAUI), enabling system designs without external PHY silicon in many configurations. Operating temperature range spans -40C to +105C, satisfying industrial and extended-temperature networking requirements.
Architecturally, the P5020 SoC uses a coherent fabric interconnect between cores, accelerators, and I/O blocks. This design reduces memory latency for packet-processing workloads where throughput per watt determines system competitiveness. The device integrates a hardware data-path acceleration architecture that offloads common packet inspection, queue management, and cryptographic operations, freeing CPU cycles for control-plane and exception handling.
Typical applications include industrial networking routers, LTE small-cell base stations, network-attached storage (NAS) controllers, industrial IoT gateways, and secure communication appliances. The combination of high single-thread performance, hardware encryption, and wide I/O flexibility makes the P5 platform well suited for line-rate packet processing in mid-range networking equipment.
Design consideration: ensure the 1295-ball FCPBGA lands are routed with matched-length SerDes traces per the NXP hardware design checklist, and that the DDR3 interface uses fly-by topology with proper VTT termination. The high core count and 2.0 GHz operation require a multilayer PCB with at least eight layers for signal-integrity-compliant routing.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, parametric data, and design notes not found in any single source, including cost-optimized recommendations for the P5 family and cross-references to adjacent QorIQ platforms.
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P5020NXN7QMB557 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Architecture | Power Architecture e5500, 64-bit |
| Core Count | 2 |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 2.0 GHz |
| Package | 1295-FCPBGA (37.5 x 37.5 mm) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +105C |
| Memory Controller | DDR3 / DDR3L with ECC |
| High-Speed Serial Interfaces | PCIe, Serial RapidIO (SRIO), 10GbE/XAUI |
| Hardware Acceleration | Pattern matching, encryption, packet processing |
| Product Family | QorIQ P5 |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| MSL Level | 3 (per JEDEC J-STD-020, typical for large BGAs) |
P5020NXN7QMB557 1295-fcpbga (37.5 x 37.5 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for P5020NXN7QMB557 (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 P5020NXN7QMB557.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
P5020NXN7QMB557 is suitable for 6 applications: Enterprise Edge Router, LTE Small-Cell Base Station, Industrial Network Attached Storage (NAS), Industrial IoT Gateway, Secure Communication Appliance, Avionics / Rugged Networking Switch.
Enterprise Edge Router
The P5020NXN7QMB557's dual 2.0 GHz e5500 cores and hardware data-path accelerators make it a strong fit for line-rate IPv4/IPv6 forwarding in mid-range enterprise edge routers. The integrated 10GbE MACs via XAUI/10GBase-R, combined with the DDR3-1600 controller supporting up to 32 GB of system memory, allow a single P5020NXN7QMB557 to handle 10+ Gbps aggregate throughput with ACL filtering, QoS marking, and NAT translation on a single device. Hardware pattern matching offloads DPI/firewall rulesets from the CPU cores, freeing cycles for routing-protocol processing (OSPF, BGP, IS-IS). Compared to discrete CPU + NPU designs, the integrated QorIQ P5 reduces PCB area, BOM cost, and firmware complexity.
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LTE Small-Cell Base Station
In LTE small-cell eNodeB designs the P5020NXN7QMB557 handles Layer 2/Layer 3 processing, encryption (using the integrated SEC crypto engine), and timing/synchronization. The two e5500 cores allow partitioning of real-time PHY interfacing from higher-layer packet processing, while the PCIe Gen 2 lanes connect to a companion PHY/baseband ASIC. The -40C to +105C industrial temperature grade suits outdoor small-cell deployments in uncontrolled cabinets. NXP's QorIQ P5 SDK includes LTE protocol stack support, reducing time-to-market for integrators migrating from legacy DSP-plus-CPU architectures.
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Industrial Network Attached Storage (NAS)
The P5020NXN7QMB557's combination of two 2.0 GHz e5500 cores, hardware RAID offload hooks, DDR3 with ECC for data-integrity, and 10GbE MACs makes it well-suited as the main CPU in enterprise NAS controllers handling 4-12 drive bays. The hardware pattern-matching engine accelerates file-system journaling and metadata indexing, while the SRIO lanes provide chip-to-chip interconnect to a companion storage I/O controller. ECC-protected memory is critical in RAID rebuild scenarios where soft errors would otherwise cause silent data corruption; the P5020NXN7QMB557's DDR3 ECC controller covers this requirement natively.
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Industrial IoT Gateway
For industrial IoT gateways bridging Modbus/TCP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, and OPC UA, the P5020NXN7QMB557 provides dual-core headroom for real-time protocol termination plus cloud-side TLS encryption using its SEC hardware block. The extended -40C to +105C temperature range supports deployment in factory floors and outdoor cabinets, while the integrated SerDes enables direct attachment of 10GbE uplinks to MES/ERP systems without external PHY silicon. Compared to multi-chip solutions, the P5020NXN7QMB557 single-chip design lowers gateway BOM and simplifies IEC 62443 cybersecurity certification by reducing the firmware attack surface.
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Secure Communication Appliance
The P5020NXN7QMB557's integrated SEC cryptographic accelerator (AES, 3DES, RSA, ECC, SHA) and integrated pattern-matching engine make it suitable for VPN concentrators, SSL inspection appliances, and unified threat management (UTM) firewalls. Two 2.0 GHz e5500 cores support control-plane and data-plane partitioning, with the SEC engine offloading bulk encryption so cores stay free for policy lookup and logging. The hardware RNG and secure-boot fuse chain simplify FIPS 140-2 / Common Criteria EAL certification. The 1295-FCPBGA package enables a compact security appliance footprint with a single processor handling all cryptographic and packet-processing tasks.
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Avionics / Rugged Networking Switch
The P5020NXN7QMB557's -40C to +105C operating range, integrated 10GbE and SRIO interfaces, and ECC-protected DDR3 controller make it a candidate for rugged airborne and shipboard networking switches. The dual e5500 cores handle ARINC 664 / Fibre Channel bridging plus management-plane software, while the SerDes lanes connect directly to rugged PHYs without external glue logic. Although the P5 family is not formally DO-254/DO-178C certified, system integrators can wrap the P5020NXN7QMB557 with safety-monitoring companion devices for DAL-C/D applications. Compared to FPGAs plus soft-cores, the integrated SoC reduces SWaP-C in size-constrained avionics bays.
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Engineering reference data for P5020NXN7QMB557 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | P5020NXN7VNB | P5020NXN7TNB | P5020NXN7QMB | P5040NXN7QMB | P5010NXN7QMB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 1295-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5) | 1295-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5) - same | 1295-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5) - same | 1295-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5) - same | 1295-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5) - same | 1295-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Count | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Architecture | Power e5500 64-bit | Power e5500 64-bit | Power e5500 64-bit | Power e5500 64-bit | Power e5500 64-bit | Power e5500 64-bit |
| Memory Controller | DDR3/DDR3L with ECC | DDR3/DDR3L with ECC | DDR3/DDR3L with ECC | DDR3/DDR3L with ECC | DDR3/DDR3L with ECC | DDR3/DDR3L with ECC |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C |
| Hardware Acceleration | Pattern match + SEC crypto | Pattern match + SEC crypto | Pattern match + SEC crypto | Pattern match + SEC crypto | Pattern match + SEC crypto | Pattern match + SEC crypto |
Key Differentiators
- Highest-speed 2-core bin in the P5020N family (vs P5020NXN7QMB)
- Integrated SEC crypto engine vs FPGAs with soft cores (vs Generic FPGA-plus-soft-CPU designs)
- Multi-protocol SerDes (PCIe + SRIO + 10GbE) vs single-protocol SoCs (vs Single-interface communications processors)
Design Notes
Estimated: At 2.0 GHz dual-core operation with full SerDes activity, the P5020NXN7QMB557 dissipates approximately 8-12 W. The 1295-FCPBGA package requires a thermal interface material (TIM) plus a heatsink with at least 2 C/W thermal resistance to keep junction temperature below 105C. A thermal pad covering the full die side of the BGA, plus 100-200 LFM airflow, is the minimum recommended thermal solution. Derate power budget by 20% in sealed enclosures without forced airflow.
The 1295-FCPBGA land pattern demands an 8+ layer PCB with sequential lamination for the core stack-up. SerDes lanes (PCIe, SRIO, 10GbE) require 85-ohm differential impedance with intra-pair skew < 2 ps, and the DDR3 interface must use fly-by topology with VTT termination at the far end of the address/command bus. NXP publishes a Hardware Design Checklist in the P5020 Reference Manual; follow it section-by-section to avoid first-spin signal-integrity failures.
Decouple each core and SerDes power rail with a combination of 10 uF bulk, 1 uF mid-frequency, and 0.1 uF high-frequency ceramic capacitors placed within 1-2 mm of the BGA balls. Keep SerDes reference clocks routed with controlled 50-ohm impedance and isolated from noisy digital signals by at least 3W trace spacing. The reset and JTAG signals should be guarded-traced to prevent false resets during boundary-scan bring-up.
Do not assume the P5020NXN7QMB557 boots from a blank configuration: the IFC or SDHC boot source must be set correctly via the cfg_rcw_src pins at POR. Incorrect boot configuration results in a silent no-boot with no UART output - the symptom is often mistaken for a dead device. Also, do not exceed the maximum SerDes reference clock frequency of 156.25 MHz; higher rates require external clock synthesis and violate the SerDes PLL lock range.
Compliance Information
RoHS and REACH compliant per NXP product environmental documentation. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - QorIQ P5 family is not designed for automotive safety applications. Lead-free FCPBGA package per JEDEC J-STD-020 MSL-3 handling requirements.
