Overview
The P1012NSE2DFB is a high-performance microprocessor from NXP USA Inc., part of the QorIQ P1 family. This processor is designed with the Power Architecture e500 core and incorporates QUICC Engine technology, making it ideal for various networking and telecom applications. It is particularly suited for multi-service gateways, Ethernet switch controllers, and other high-performance networking needs.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Core Type | Power Architecture e500v2 |
| Number of Cores | Single core |
| Core Clock Frequency | 800 MHz |
| L1 Instruction Cache | 32 KB |
| L1 Data Cache | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB with ECC, configurable as SRAM and stashing memory |
| Physical Addressing | 36-bit |
| Floating-Point Support | Double-precision |
| Memory Controller | DDR2/DDR3 SDRAM Controller |
| Ethernet Controllers | Three 10/100/1000 Mb/s enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers (eTSECs) |
| High-Speed Interfaces | Four SerDes to 3.125 GHz, two PCI Express controllers, two SGMII interfaces |
| Package/Case | 689-TEPBGA II (31x31) |
| Junction Temperature Range | –40 ºC to +125 ºC |
Key Features
- QUICC Engine module for enhanced networking capabilities
- Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet controllers with TCP/IP acceleration and classification capabilities
- IEEE 1588 support and lossless flow control
- High-speed interfaces including SerDes, PCI Express, and SGMII
- Security acceleration with XOR and DUART
- Multiple peripheral interfaces such as I2C, timers, interrupt control, SD/MMC, SPI, and USB 2.0/ULPI
- Support for TDM and UTOPIA-L2 for legacy phone interfaces and telecom applications
Applications
The P1012NSE2DFB is well-suited for a variety of applications, particularly in the fields of networking and telecommunications. Key applications include:
- Multi-service gateways
- Ethernet switch controllers
- Networking and telecom linecards
- Business gateways and multiservice routers
- Powersensitive defense and industrial applications
- Outdoor environments with a wide temperature range
Q & A
- What is the core type of the P1012NSE2DFB microprocessor?
The P1012NSE2DFB features a Power Architecture e500v2 core.
- How many cores does the P1012NSE2DFB have?
The P1012NSE2DFB is a single-core processor.
- What is the maximum core clock frequency of the P1012NSE2DFB?
The maximum core clock frequency is 800 MHz.
- What type of memory does the P1012NSE2DFB support?
The P1012NSE2DFB supports DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM.
- Does the P1012NSE2DFB have integrated Ethernet controllers?
Yes, it has three 10/100/1000 Mb/s enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers (eTSECs).
- What high-speed interfaces are available on the P1012NSE2DFB?
The processor includes four SerDes to 3.125 GHz, two PCI Express controllers, and two SGMII interfaces.
- What is the package type of the P1012NSE2DFB?
The package type is 689-TEPBGA II (31x31).
- What is the junction temperature range of the P1012NSE2DFB?
The junction temperature range is –40 ºC to +125 ºC.
- What are some of the key applications for the P1012NSE2DFB?
Key applications include multi-service gateways, Ethernet switch controllers, networking and telecom linecards, and business gateways.
- Does the P1012NSE2DFB support security acceleration?
Yes, it includes a security acceleration module with XOR and DUART.
