P5040NXE1TMB - QorIQ P5040 4-Core 1.8GHz Power Arch SoC | NXP
MPN: P5040NXE1TMB ✓ ActiveP5040NXE1TMB Overview
A QorIQ SoC is a system-on-chip that combines one or more Power Architecture CPU cores with integrated networking and I/O peripherals. Within the broader taxonomy, the P5040 sits under communications processor -> embedded microprocessor -> microprocessor (MPU) -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor. By integrating the CPU complex, memory controller, packet-processing engines, and SerDes on a single die, the QorIQ family reduces bill-of-materials cost and PCB area compared with multi-chip designs built around a generic CPU plus external PHYs and bridges.
Key features include quad-core e5500 cores running up to 1.8 GHz, a 64-bit DDR3/DDR3L controller with ECC supporting up to 2133 MT/s, integrated 10 GbE and 1 GbE MACs, multiple PCIe Gen2 controllers, SATA 2.0 interfaces, a security engine (SEC), and hardware packet acceleration. The cache hierarchy pairs each core with a private L2 and a shared L3 cache for low-latency memory access. The 1.0 V to 1.1 V core supply is supplemented by independent rails for the DDR I/O and SerDes, allowing flexible power sequencing.
The architecture uses an interconnect fabric that fans the four cores out to the coherent memory subsystem and to the I/O controllers. This topology is what allows the device to deliver multi-Gb/s packet throughput while running control-plane software stacks such as Linux, VxWorks, or QNX. The on-chip SEC engine accelerates IPsec, SSL/TLS, and bulk crypto, offloading security workloads from the CPU cores.
Typical applications include multi-service routers, LTE and small-cell base stations, network-attached storage controllers, industrial gateways, and aerospace/defense communications platforms. Engineers select the P5040 when deterministic multi-core performance, integrated 10 GbE, and long-lifecycle supply matter more than absolute single-thread performance.
Key trade-off: the 1295-ball FCBGA requires multi-layer PCB with microvia stack-ups, careful power-rail decoupling, and matched-length SerDes routing. Reference designs from the QorIQ hardware documentation should be followed closely, since signal-integrity violations on the SerDes will degrade link margin or cause enumeration failures.
This page consolidates distributor availability, parametric drop-in candidates within the QorIQ P5 family, and practical design notes not contained in the manufacturer datasheet, giving engineers a single decision-grade reference.
Drop-in alternatives for P5040NXE1TMB — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
P5040NXN7TMB
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Specs Unverified📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
P5040NXE1TMC
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Specs Unverified📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
P5021NXE1TMB
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Specs Unverified📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
P5020NXE1TMB
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Specs Unverified📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
P5040NXN1TMB
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Specs Unverified📋 Reference alternative (not in catalog)
P5040NXE1TMB Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Family | QorIQ P5 |
| Architecture | Power Architecture e5500, 64-bit |
| Core Count | 4 |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 1.8 GHz |
| Memory Controller | DDR3/DDR3L with ECC |
| Integrated Ethernet | 1 GbE and 10 GbE MACs |
| PCIe | PCIe Gen2 controllers |
| SATA | SATA 2.0 |
| Security Engine | SEC (IPsec, SSL/TLS, bulk crypto) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +105 C |
| Package | 1295-FCBGA (37.5 mm x 37.5 mm) |
| Package Code | HBGA / FCBGA |
| Maximum Seated Height | 3.53 mm |
| Core Voltage | 1.0 V to 1.1 V |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
P5040NXE1TMB hbga / fcbga Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for P5040NXE1TMB (hbga / fcbga 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 P5040NXE1TMB.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
P5040NXE1TMB is suitable for 7 applications: Multi-Service Routers, LTE and Small-Cell Base Stations, Network-Attached Storage Controllers, Industrial Gateways and Edge Compute, Aerospace and Defense Communications, Medical Imaging Workstations, Power Substation and Smart-Grid Gateways.
Multi-Service Routers
The P5040NXE1TMB fits multi-service router control and data plane designs because its four e5500 cores at 1.8 GHz deliver deterministic multi-core throughput for routing daemons, QoS classification, and policy enforcement. Integrated 10 GbE and 1 GbE MACs reduce external PHY count, while the SEC engine accelerates IPsec on tunneled traffic. Place the device between 10 GbE SFP+ cages and backplane connectors with reference-clock jitter under 50 ppm; design rule: route SerDes lanes with intra-pair skew under 5 mil.
Recommended
LTE and Small-Cell Base Stations
The P5040NXE1TMB is well suited to LTE small-cell and pico-cell base station baseband processing, where its quad-core 64-bit datapath runs L1/L2 stacks while the integrated 10 GbE backhaul interface feeds the core network. DDR3 with ECC at up to 2133 MT/s supplies the bandwidth required for peak-hour user-plane buffering, and the -40 C to +105 C temperature rating tolerates outdoor radio-unit enclosures. Power design rule: allocate a dedicated 1.0 V core rail with at least 30 A peak headroom for transient load steps.
Recommended
Network-Attached Storage Controllers
In NAS controllers the P5040NXE1TMB acts as the storage and file-system processor, combining its quad-core e5500 complex with the integrated SATA 2.0 ports for direct hard-drive attachment and PCIe Gen2 lanes for an external RAID controller or 10 GbE NIC. The DDR3 controller with ECC at up to 2133 MT/s supplies the read/write cache bandwidth required by SMB and NFS workloads. Design rule: use a four-layer PCB minimum with dedicated ground planes beneath the FCBGA die-shadow region to suppress noise coupling into SATA lanes.
Recommended
Industrial Gateways and Edge Compute
Industrial edge gateways leverage the P5040NXE1TMB's four e5500 cores to run OPC UA, MQTT, and protocol-conversion stacks concurrently, with the integrated 10 GbE and 1 GbE ports feeding upstream SCADA systems. The extended -40 C to +105 C temperature grade supports factory-floor and outdoor substation installations, while the SEC engine terminates IPsec tunnels for secure remote management. PCB design rule: keep high-speed SerDes traces away from relay and motor-driver switching nodes to preserve link margin.
Recommended
Aerospace and Defense Communications
Defense and aerospace communications platforms select the P5040NXE1TMB for its multi-core 64-bit compute, hardware-accelerated IPsec/SSL/TLS via the SEC engine, and extended -40 C to +105 C rating for avionics and ruggedized enclosures. Integrated 10 GbE ports feed mission-network switches; SATA connects to mission-data recorders. Design rule: follow the QorIQ hardware design guide for FCBGA decoupling, including a minimum of 24 high-frequency 0.1 uF X7R capacitors within the die-shadow region.
Recommended
Medical Imaging Workstations
Medical imaging workstations such as ultrasound carts and PACS pre-processing nodes benefit from the P5040NXE1TMB's quad-core e5500 complex for image reconstruction, integrated PCIe Gen2 lanes for capture-card attachment, and 10 GbE for hospital-network uplink. The extended temperature rating supports fan-less cart enclosures that must operate near hospital thermal limits. Power design rule: use a six-layer PCB with split power planes to isolate digital noise from any analog front-end sections.
Recommended
Power Substation and Smart-Grid Gateways
In IEC 61850 substation gateways, the P5040NXE1TMB provides deterministic quad-core processing for sampled-value streams and GOOSE messaging, while the integrated 10 GbE and 1 GbE ports handle substation LAN and WAN aggregation. The SEC engine secures inter-substation IPsec tunnels, and the -40 C to +105 C range supports outdoor cabinet installations. PCB layout rule: keep analog GOOSE coupling networks isolated from the FCBGI die-shadow ground pour.
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Engineering reference data for P5040NXE1TMB — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | P5040NXN7TMB | P5040NXE1TMC | P5021NXE1TMB | P5020NXE1TMB | P5040NXN1TMB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5) | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5) - same | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5) - same | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5) - same | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5) - same | 1295-FCBGA (37.5x37.5) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Count | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 1.8 GHz | 2.0 GHz | 1.8 GHz | 2.0 GHz | 1.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 C to +105 C | -40 C to +105 C | 0 C to +105 C | -40 C to +105 C | -40 C to +105 C | -40 C to +105 C |
| 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 |
| Integrated 10 GbE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SEC Security Engine | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Quad-core 64-bit compute at 1.8 GHz in extended temperature grade (vs P5021NXE1TMB)
- Includes SEC security engine (vs P5020NXE1TMB)
- Extended -40 C to +105 C temperature grade (vs P5040NXE1TMC)
- Integrated 10 GbE MACs (vs T4240)
Design Notes
Estimated: at 1.0 V core supply and 1.8 GHz across four e5500 cores, the P5040NXE1TMB may dissipate 15 to 25 W depending on workload. The 37.5 mm x 37.5 mm FCBGA package requires a forced-air heatsink plus thermal interface material rated for at least 3 W/mK. At +105 C ambient, junction temperature must stay below the maximum rating specified in the QorIQ P5040 datasheet - keep a 15 C margin and use junction-temperature monitoring in your firmware.
The 1295-ball FCBGA package requires a multi-layer PCB (eight layers recommended) with microvia stack-ups and matched-length impedance-controlled SerDes traces. Place at least 24 high-frequency 0.1 uF X7R decoupling capacitors within the die-shadow region; use 1.0 mm pitch escape routing and follow the QorIQ hardware design guide for via-in-pad geometry to preserve signal integrity on 10 GbE and PCIe Gen2 lanes.
Provide separate power rails for the 1.0 V to 1.1 V core, DDR I/O, and SerDes supplies; sequence the core rail before the I/O rails at power-up to avoid latch-up. Estimated: peak core current can exceed 20 A during turbo transients - select a controller with at least 30 A headroom and use a four-phase VR topology to limit ripple under 1 percent at full load.
Do not assume the FCBGA pinout is pin-compatible across all QorIQ P5 SKUs without verifying against the relevant hardware specification. Speed-grade, temperature-grade, and feature-set suffixes (N vs E, 7 vs 1, etc.) all use the same physical package but may differ in SerDes lane mapping, SEC engine presence, or boot-mode strapping. Validate every alternative against the actual hardware spec before re-spinning boards.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free per NXP product page; AEC-Q100 not applicable to communications processors; consult NXP environmental compliance certificates for full halogen-free status.
