SCIENCE

As the reach of the world’s networks extends further into new end-devices and previously unconnected industries, network security has become increasingly important to consumers, businesses and other organizations. To help secure the growing number of network endpoints worldwide, Freescale Semiconductor introduces the new QorIQ P1010, an energy-efficient processor incorporating advanced security technology and designed for factory equipment, digital video recorders, storage products and other applications.

Targeting cost-sensitive endpoint applications, the P1010 processor delivers up to 800 MHz of performance and features operating power as low as 1.1W. The device provides a trust architecture platform that helps protect against software intrusion and software cloning by incorporating advanced end-to-end code signing and intrusion prevention capabilities.

The P1010 processor is the first QorIQ family product member to integrate multiple FlexCAN controllers that allow OEMs to implement industrial protocols in factory automation systems. It also incorporates SD/MMC, two PCI Express controllers, two SATA controllers and three Ethernet controllers to address the performance and market requirements of NAS/DVR products.

In addition to industrial, storage and consumer applications, the P1010 is also ideal for cost-sensitive SOHO routers. The processor incorporates software fast path acceleration technology to deliver up to line rate performance for IPv4.

“The P1010 is the newest member of the broad QorIQ product family, which scales from single-core offerings at 500 MHz to multicore processors that deliver 2 GHz,” said Brett Butler, general manager and vice president of Freescale’s Networking Processor Division. “While maintaining software compatibility with PowerQUICC processors, the P1010 is a particularly versatile addition to the QorIQ family, offering a compelling blend of performance, lower operating power and security for cost-sensitive markets.”

The P1010’s energy efficiency and broad set of integrated peripherals can significantly reduce overall system costs. The device is packaged in a small (19mm x19mm) 425-pin TEPBGA1 with a tight pitch at 0.8mm that enables a compact, low-layer board and smaller overall footprint. Low power dissipation allows for fan-less designs. The incorporation of serial interfaces reduces board size (SGMII Ethernet controllers) and a 16/32-bit DDR3 memory controller enables low-cost memory designs.

New QorIQ P1014 delivers additional cost savings
For applications in which secure boot and FlexCAN controllers are not required, Freescale also offers the QorIQ P1014 processor, which is a streamlined version of the P1010. The P1014 includes a 16-bit DDR3 memory controller and is designed to deliver outstanding cost benefits for single or dual bay NAS, DVR and general purpose control applications.

The QorIQ P1010 and P1014 devices are part of the Freescale Product Longevity program, with 10 years of assured supply.

Development tools
The P1010RDB reference design board incorporates the P1010 and is planned for availability in Q1 2011. Software and enablement tools for the new parts are expected to include VortiQa security software for unified threat management (UTM) solutions, residential gateways/smart energy gateways and trusted signing solution end-to-end applications. Availability of highly advanced development solutions for the new QorIQ parts are also expected from Enea, Green Hills Software, Mentor Graphics, Wind River and others.

Availability
General sampling for the QorIQ P1010 and P1014 products is planned for Q1 2011, with volume production expected in Q4 2011.