Overview
The P3041NXN7MMC is a high-performance QorIQ communications processor developed by Freescale Semiconductor (now part of NXP). This integrated processor is designed to meet the demanding requirements of networking, telecom/datacom, wireless infrastructure, and aerospace applications. It features four e500mc Power Architecture cores, each with a private 128-Kbyte backside cache, and supports multiple levels of instructions including user, supervisor, and hypervisor modes. The processor is known for its high level of integration, which simplifies board design and offers significant performance benefits compared to using multiple discrete devices.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Cores | Four e500mc Power Architecture cores |
| Core Frequency | Up to 1.2 GHz |
| Cache | 128-Kbyte private backside cache per core, 1-Mbyte shared CoreNet platform cache (CPC) |
| Memory Controller | 64-bit DDR3 SDRAM with ECC |
| Ethernet Controllers | One 10-Gbps Ethernet (XAUI), five 1-Gbps or four 2.5-Gbps Ethernet controllers |
| Peripheral Interfaces | Four PCI Express 2.0 controllers, two Serial RapidIO controllers, two SATA 2.0 interfaces, two USB 2.0 controllers, SD/MMC controller, enhanced SPI controller, four I2C controllers, dual DUARTs |
| Package | 1295-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5 mm) |
Key Features
- Four e500mc Power Architecture cores with high-performance data path acceleration logic
- Three levels of instructions: user, supervisor, and hypervisor
- Independent boot and reset, secure boot capability
- CoreNet fabric supporting coherent and non-coherent transactions
- Configurable CoreNet platform cache (CPC) with ECC, pseudo LRU replacement algorithm
- High-speed peripheral interfaces including PCI Express 2.0, Serial RapidIO, SATA 2.0, USB 2.0, SD/MMC, and enhanced SPI
- 18 SerDes lanes up to 5 GHz
- Enhanced local bus controller (eLBC) and multicore programmable interrupt controller (MPIC)
- Dual 4-channel DMA engines
Applications
- Networking and telecom/datacom equipment
- Wireless infrastructure, including base station controllers
- Aerospace applications
- Routers and switches
- General-purpose embedded computing
Q & A
- What is the P3041NXN7MMC processor based on?
The P3041NXN7MMC is based on four e500mc Power Architecture cores.
- What is the maximum frequency of the processor cores?
The processor cores can operate up to 1.2 GHz.
- What type of cache does the P3041NXN7MMC have?
Each core has a private 128-Kbyte backside cache, and there is a shared 1-Mbyte CoreNet platform cache (CPC).
- What memory interface does the P3041NXN7MMC support?
The processor supports 64-bit DDR3 SDRAM with ECC.
- What Ethernet capabilities does the P3041NXN7MMC have?
The processor includes one 10-Gbps Ethernet (XAUI) controller and five 1-Gbps or four 2.5-Gbps Ethernet controllers.
- What high-speed peripheral interfaces are available on the P3041NXN7MMC?
The processor features PCI Express 2.0, Serial RapidIO, SATA 2.0, USB 2.0, SD/MMC, and enhanced SPI interfaces.
- What is the package type and size of the P3041NXN7MMC?
The processor is packaged in a 1295-FCPBGA with dimensions of 37.5x37.5 mm.
- What security features does the P3041NXN7MMC offer?
The processor includes secure boot capability and ECC protection for memory.
- What are some typical applications for the P3041NXN7MMC?
Typical applications include networking, telecom/datacom, wireless infrastructure, aerospace, and general-purpose embedded computing.
- How does the CoreNet platform cache (CPC) operate?
The CPC can be configured as write-back or write-through, with pseudo LRU replacement algorithm and ECC protection.
