P2041NSE7MMC

Microprocessors Overview

The P2041NSE7MMC is a discontinued QorIQ P2041 multicore communications processor from NXP Semiconductors. It features four e500mc Power Architecture cores operating at a maximum clock frequency of 1.2 GHz. The device utilizes a 32-bit data bus and includes 32 kB L1 instruction and data caches per core, along with 128 kB of L2 cache. It operates within a temperature range of 0°C to +105°C and supports I/O voltages of 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V. The processor is housed in an FC-PBGA-1295 package.

Microprocessors Feature Summary

• Heterogeneous architecture combining general-purpose e500mc cores with dedicated hardware accelerators for network packet processing tasks.

Microprocessors Applications

• Enterprise gateway systems
• LTE base station channel cards
• Unified threat management (UTM) devices

Microprocessors Procurement Notes

This component is officially listed as No Longer Manufactured by NXP Semiconductors. Verification of current availability requires checking authorized distributors for surplus or secondary market stock. Designers must confirm the silicon revision and ensure compatibility with existing board layouts before considering replacement options.

Microprocessors Selection Notes

Selection should focus on the specific requirement for high-throughput data plane acceleration alongside control plane processing. The P2041 variant offers increased L2 cache compared to the P2040, which benefits complex routing protocols. Evaluate the need for the integrated DPAA infrastructure to offload CRC checks and encryption from the CPU cores.

Microprocessors Part Context

The P2041 belongs to the QorIQ P-series family, designed for high-performance networking applications. It shares pin compatibility with the P2040, allowing for flexible hardware design strategies across product lines. The processor integrates the Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) to handle standardized packet processing efficiently.

Microprocessors Replacement Considerations

As this part is discontinued, engineers should evaluate newer NXP QorIQ processors such as the LS series for equivalent performance levels. Verify interface compatibility and software support migration paths when transitioning to alternative components.