Overview
The P2041NSE7PNC, produced by Freescale Semiconductor (now NXP), is a highly integrated QorIQ communications processor designed for demanding networking, telecom, datacom, wireless infrastructure, and aerospace applications. This processor combines four high-performance Power Architecture® e500mc cores with advanced data path acceleration logic and a comprehensive set of network and peripheral interfaces. The P2041 offers significant performance benefits and simplifies board design by consolidating multiple functions into a single device, making it ideal for applications such as routers, switches, base station controllers, and general-purpose embedded computing systems.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Cores | 4 |
| Core Type | Power Architecture® e500mc |
| Data Bus Width | 32 bit/64 bit |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 1.5 GHz |
| L1 Cache Instruction Memory | 32 kB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB per core with ECC |
| CoreNet Platform Cache | 1 MB with ECC |
| Memory Controller | 64-bit DDR3 and DDR3L SDRAM with ECC |
| Ethernet Controllers | One 10-Gigabit Ethernet (XAUI), Five 1-Gigabit Ethernet |
| Serial RapidIO Controllers | Two, supporting version 1.3 with features 2.1 |
| PCI Express Controllers | Three PCI Express 2.0 controllers/ports |
| USB Controllers | Two high-speed USB 2.0 controllers with integrated PHYs |
| I2C Controllers | Four |
| UARTs | Four 2-pin or two 4-pin |
| DMA Engines | Two 4-channel DMA engines |
Key Features
- Four high-performance Power Architecture® e500mc cores with independent boot and reset capabilities.
- CoreNet fabric supporting coherent and non-coherent transactions amongst CoreNet endpoints.
- Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) for reduced data plane instructions per packet.
- Advanced security features including secure boot capability and pattern match engine.
- Comprehensive peripheral interfaces: SATA 2.0, SD/MMC, SPI, and enhanced local bus controller (eLBC).
- High-speed USB 2.0 controllers and multicore programmable interrupt controller (MPIC).
Applications
- Routers and switches.
- Base station controllers and network interface cards (NICs).
- Integrated access routers (IADs).
- General-purpose embedded computing systems.
- Wireless infrastructure and aerospace applications.
Q & A
- What is the P2041NSE7PNC processor used for?
The P2041NSE7PNC is used for combined control, data path, and application layer processing in various networking and embedded computing applications. - How many cores does the P2041NSE7PNC have?
The P2041NSE7PNC has four Power Architecture® e500mc cores. - What is the maximum clock frequency of the P2041NSE7PNC?
The maximum clock frequency is 1.5 GHz. - What type of memory controller does the P2041NSE7PNC support?
The P2041NSE7PNC supports a 64-bit DDR3 and DDR3L SDRAM memory controller with ECC. - Does the P2041NSE7PNC have secure boot capability?
Yes, the P2041NSE7PNC includes secure boot capability. - What are the key benefits of the Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) in the P2041NSE7PNC?
The DPAA reduces data plane instructions per packet, enabling more CPU cycles for value-added services. - What types of Ethernet controllers are available on the P2041NSE7PNC?
The P2041NSE7PNC includes one 10-Gigabit Ethernet (XAUI) controller and five 1-Gigabit Ethernet controllers. - Does the P2041NSE7PNC support PCI Express?
Yes, it supports three PCI Express 2.0 controllers/ports. - What other peripheral interfaces are available on the P2041NSE7PNC?
The P2041NSE7PNC includes SATA 2.0, SD/MMC, SPI, and enhanced local bus controller (eLBC) among others. - Can the cores of the P2041NSE7PNC operate independently?
Yes, each core can boot and reset independently and run different operating systems or operate OS-less.
