Overview
The P4080NXE7PNAC is a high-performance integrated communication processor from Freescale Semiconductor, now part of NXP Semiconductors. This processor is part of the QorIQ P4080/P4081 family, designed to combine multiple functions into a single chip, thereby simplifying board design and enhancing overall system performance. It features eight Power Architecture® e500-mc processor cores, each with a backside 128 KB L2 cache with ECC, and a frontside 2 MB L3 cache with ECC. This integrated processor is tailored for applications requiring high-speed data processing, networking, and secure communication.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Cores | Eight Power Architecture® e500-mc cores |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB per core with ECC |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB frontside with ECC |
| Memory Controllers | Two 64-bit DDR2/DDR3 SDRAM with ECC |
| Ethernet Controllers | Two 10-Gigabit Ethernet (XAUI), Eight 1-Gigabit Ethernet |
| PCI Express | Three PCI Express 2.0 controllers/ports |
| Serial RapidIO | Two serial RapidIO 1.2 controllers/ports |
| Package Type | 1295 FC-PBGA |
| Operating Voltage | 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V |
| Frequency | Up to 1.5 GHz |
Key Features
- CoreNet fabric supporting coherent and non-coherent transactions amongst CoreNet end-points
- Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) including Frame Manager (FMan), Queue Manager (QMan), Hardware Buffer Manager (BMan), and encryption/decryption (SEC 4.0)
- Secure boot capability and independent boot and reset for each core
- Multiple high-speed interfaces: PCI Express 2.0, Serial RapidIO 1.2, USB 2.0, and high-speed UARTs
- Enhanced secure digital host controller (SD/MMC) and enhanced serial peripheral interfaces (eSPI)
- Four I2C controllers and multicore programmable interrupt controller (MPIC)
- High-performance data path acceleration logic and network and peripheral bus interfaces
Applications
The P4080NXE7PNAC is designed for various high-performance applications, including:
- Networking and telecom/datacom equipment such as routers, switches, and base station controllers
- Wireless infrastructure and general-purpose embedded computing
- Military and aerospace applications requiring robust and secure communication and data processing
- Combined control, data path, and application layer processing in complex systems
Q & A
- What is the P4080NXE7PNAC processor?
The P4080NXE7PNAC is a high-performance integrated communication processor from Freescale Semiconductor, featuring eight Power Architecture® e500-mc processor cores.
- How many processor cores does the P4080NXE7PNAC have?
The P4080NXE7PNAC has eight Power Architecture® e500-mc processor cores.
- What type of cache does the P4080NXE7PNAC have?
The processor has a 128 KB L2 cache per core with ECC and a 2 MB frontside L3 cache with ECC.
- What are the memory controller specifications of the P4080NXE7PNAC?
The processor includes two 64-bit DDR2/DDR3 SDRAM memory controllers with ECC.
- What high-speed interfaces does the P4080NXE7PNAC support?
The processor supports multiple high-speed interfaces including PCI Express 2.0, Serial RapidIO 1.2, USB 2.0, and high-speed UARTs.
- What is the Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) in the P4080NXE7PNAC?
The DPAA includes Frame Manager (FMan), Queue Manager (QMan), Hardware Buffer Manager (BMan), and encryption/decryption (SEC 4.0) for accelerated data processing.
- What are the typical applications of the P4080NXE7PNAC?
The processor is used in networking and telecom/datacom equipment, wireless infrastructure, general-purpose embedded computing, and military/aerospace applications.
- What is the package type of the P4080NXE7PNAC?
The processor is packaged in a 1295 FC-PBGA.
- What are the operating voltages of the P4080NXE7PNAC?
The processor operates at 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, and 3.3V.
- What is the maximum frequency of the P4080NXE7PNAC?
The processor operates up to 1.5 GHz.
