NXP Semiconductors T1013NSN7PQA
- Part No.:
- T1013NSN7PQA
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 525-FBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
T1013NSN7PQA.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ T1 1.4GHZ 525FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
T1013NSN7PQA from NXP Semiconductors is a dual-core 64-bit Power Architecture® communications processor featuring e5500 cores clocked up to 1.4 GHz, 256 KB backside L2 cache, DPAA acceleration, and integrated QUICC Engine for TDM/HDLC protocol handling - deployed in service provider WLAN access points and unified threat management gateways.
For engineers reviewing the T1013NSN7PQA datasheet, T1013NSN7PQA pinout, T1013NSN7PQA application, or T1013NSN7PQA equivalent, key selection criteria include DDR3L/DDR4 memory controller support (1600 MT/s), four-lane 10 Gbit/s SerDes, SEC 5.x crypto engine, and hardware virtualization enforcement for secure network control plane deployment.
Technical Context
The T1013NSN7PQA implements two e5500 64-bit cores with per-core 32 KB I-cache and 32 KB D-cache, backed by a shared 256 KB platform cache and CoreNet coherency fabric. It integrates DPAA for packet parsing, classification, distribution, and queue management, plus a dedicated QUICC Engine supporting TDM, HDLC, and industrial serial protocols.
Its memory subsystem includes a 36-bit DDR3L/DDR4 controller with ECC, while high-speed I/O comprises three PCIe 2.0 controllers (x1 lanes), four 1 GbE MACs, one 10 GbE MAC, SATA 2.0, dual USB 2.0 with PHY, and SDXC/eMMC host controller - all managed via a hierarchical interconnect fabric with QMAN and BMan accelerators.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Architecture | Dual e5500 64-bit Power Architecture® cores, up to 1.4 GHz - enables legacy software compatibility via hybrid 32-bit mode and scalable control-plane processing. |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB backside dedicated cache per core - reduces memory latency for real-time packet forwarding and session state management. |
| Memory Interface | 36-bit DDR3L/DDR4 controller, 1600 MT/s with ECC - supports reliable, low-power system memory for embedded networking with error resilience. |
| DPAA Acceleration | Data Path Acceleration Architecture with QMAN/BMAN, SEC 5.x, and pattern matching offload - handles CAPWAP/DTLS, L2/L3 tunneling, and crypto at line rate without CPU intervention. |
| SerDes Lanes | Four 10 Gbit/s SerDes lanes supporting SGMII, QSGMII, XFI, PCIe 2.0, and SATA - enables flexible high-speed interface aggregation in compact edge router designs. |
| Security Features | Secure boot, tamper detection, volatile key storage, and SEC 5.x crypto engine - meets FIPS-140-2 Level 2 requirements for trusted network edge devices. |
| Package | 23 mm × 23 mm FCBGA with 621 pins - provides pin compatibility with T1024/T1042 for scalable system design across performance tiers. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 23 mm × 23 mm Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FCBGA) with 621 solder balls, RoHS-compliant, thermal lid-equipped for industrial temperature operation (–40°C to +105°C).
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_DDR | DDR memory power supply | 1.35 V (DDR3L) or 1.2 V (DDR4) supply rail - requires dedicated low-noise regulation and decoupling for signal integrity. |
| CLKIN | Reference clock input | Single 100 MHz differential clock source - eliminates need for multiple oscillators, reducing BOM cost and board space. |
| PCIe_RX[0:2] | PCIe 2.0 receiver lanes | Three independent x1 PCIe 2.0 differential pairs - supports expansion cards, switch controllers, or NVMe storage interfaces. |
| GTX_CLK125 | 1000BASE-X reference clock | 125 MHz differential clock for SGMII/XFI Ethernet PHYs - enables precise timing alignment for multi-port GbE/10GbE MACs. |
| SEC_JTAG | Secure debug interface | Isolated JTAG port with authentication - allows secure firmware validation and post-deployment diagnostics without compromising trust architecture. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| DPAA Hardware Offload | Full packet processing pipeline (parse/classify/distribute/queue/buffer/crypto) executed in hardware - frees >70% CPU cycles for application-layer services like firewall policy enforcement. |
| QUICC Engine Integration | Dedicated RISC-based coprocessor for TDM, HDLC, ISDN, and industrial serial protocols - eliminates external WAN controllers and simplifies legacy protocol gateway design. |
| Hardware Virtualization Support | Hypervisor-enforced partitioning with extra privileged level - enables secure separation of control plane, data plane, and management VMs on single SoC. |
| Lossless Deep Sleep Mode | State-retentive low-power mode with sub-100 µA quiescent current - extends uptime for battery-backed industrial routers and remote branch equipment. |
| Single Clock Source Architecture | One master oscillator drives all major clocks (core, DDR, PCIe, SerDes, Ethernet) - reduces jitter, simplifies layout, and cuts BOM cost by eliminating multiple crystal oscillators. |
Applications
| WLAN Enterprise Access Point | Service Provider Edge Router |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: High-density 802.11ac AP aggregating 128+ concurrent clients with CAPWAP tunnel termination and DTLS encryption. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control-plane SoC managing radio resource allocation, security policy enforcement, and upstream traffic shaping. Use Value: DPAA offloads CAPWAP/DTLS processing while SEC 5.x delivers AES-GCM at line rate - enabling full throughput on 4×1 GbE uplinks without CPU saturation. | Use Scenario: Compact branch router delivering firewall, NAT, QoS, and VoIP signaling for SMB deployments. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Integrated network controller executing routing stack, deep packet inspection, and encrypted WAN handoff. Use Value: Dual e5500 cores + QUICC Engine support simultaneous SIP signaling (TDM), broadband bonding (HDLC), and stateful firewall - consolidating three discrete chips into one SoC. |
| Unified Threat Management Gateway | Industrial Automation Controller |
Use Scenario: Rack-mounted UTM appliance performing intrusion prevention, SSL inspection, and application control across 10 GbE uplink and 4×1 GbE LAN ports. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Security-aware network processor running Linux-based security stack with hardware-accelerated crypto and packet analysis. Use Value: SEC 5.x and DPAA pattern matching enable real-time TLS decryption and signature scanning - achieving 2.5 Gbps IPS throughput with <50 µs latency per packet. | Use Scenario: DIN-rail mounted controller managing Modbus TCP, PROFINET, and EtherCAT fieldbus gateways in factory automation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time deterministic processor hosting protocol stacks and fieldbus timing synchronization. Use Value: QUICC Engine handles time-critical TDM/HDLC framing while e5500 cores run RTOS-based motion control logic - meeting <100 µs cycle time requirements. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1023NSN7PQA | Dual-core e5500, same package and pinout, but with CoreNet Coherency Fabric enabled - adds cache coherency overhead and higher power draw. | Required where multi-core cache coherency is needed for symmetric multiprocessing OS environments. | Select when running SMP Linux or hypervisor with shared memory between cores; avoid if single-threaded real-time determinism is prioritized. |
| T1014NSN7PQA | Same dual-core e5500 configuration, but includes Security Fuse Processor and Security Monitor - adds secure boot attestation and runtime tamper response. | Required for FIPS-140-2 Level 3 or Common Criteria EAL4+ certified deployments in defense or government networks. | Select when cryptographic key lifecycle management and physical tamper detection are mandated; otherwise T1013NSN7PQA offers lower cost and identical performance. |
Compared with T1023NSN7PQA and T1014NSN7PQA, the T1013NSN7PQA delivers optimal balance of performance, power efficiency, and security for commercial edge networking - omitting coherency and advanced tamper features to reduce cost and thermal footprint without sacrificing DPAA or QUICC Engine functionality.
Availability
T1013NSN7PQA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for wired/wireless branch routers, service provider WLAN access points, and unified threat management gateways requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for T1013NSN7PQA includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor leader specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and networking markets, with headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
The QorIQ T10xx family targets cost- and power-sensitive edge networking applications, delivering scalable 64-bit processing, hardware-accelerated data path functions, and integrated legacy protocol support - bridging the migration path from 32-bit P10xx processors.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the T1013NSN7PQA?
The T1013NSN7PQA operates at a maximum frequency of 1.4 GHz. This clock speed applies to both e5500 cores under thermal and voltage specifications defined in the official NXP datasheet T1024FS REV 2. Frequency scaling is supported via dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) modes including nap, wait, and doze to optimize power consumption in varying workload conditions. The T1013NSN7PQA maintains full feature operation-including DPAA, SEC 5.x, and QUICC Engine-at this rated frequency.
Does the T1013NSN7PQA support DDR4 memory?
Yes, the T1013NSN7PQA supports both DDR3L and DDR4 memory via its 36-bit memory controller, rated up to 1600 MT/s with ECC capability. DDR4 operation requires proper VDD_DDR = 1.2 V supply and compatible termination settings. The controller is backward-compatible with DDR3L (1.35 V) and supports mixed-mode configurations only in specific boot-time configurations validated by NXP. Memory initialization and training are handled by the built-in memory controller firmware during reset sequence.
How many Ethernet MACs does the T1013NSN7PQA integrate?
The T1013NSN7PQA integrates four 1 GbE MACs and one 10 GbE MAC. All five MACs are fully functional and can operate concurrently, with the 10 GbE MAC supporting XFI and 10GBASE-KR interfaces via the SerDes lanes. The 1 GbE MACs support SGMII and QSGMII, enabling connection to up to four external PHYs. Traffic distribution across MACs is managed by DPAA's QMAN and BMAN units, allowing hardware-accelerated load balancing and priority queuing without CPU involvement.
Is the T1013NSN7PQA pin-compatible with other QorIQ T10xx processors?
Yes, the T1013NSN7PQA is pin-compatible with the T1024NSN7PQA and T1042NSN7PQA in the 23 mm × 23 mm FCBGA package. This enables hardware reuse across performance tiers - for example, upgrading from dual-core T1013NSN7PQA to quad-core T1042NSN7PQA without PCB redesign. Pin compatibility covers power, clock, DDR, PCIe, SerDes, and peripheral interfaces. However, unused pins differ between variants, and software must account for disabled blocks such as CoreNet Coherency Fabric in the T1013NSN7PQA.
What security features are implemented in the T1013NSN7PQA?
The T1013NSN7PQA implements QorIQ Trust Architecture including secure boot with hash-based image verification, secure debug with authenticated access control, tamper detection via voltage/temperature sensors, and volatile key storage. It includes SEC 5.x cryptographic engine supporting AES-GCM, SHA-256, RSA-2048, and ECC-256. Unlike the T1014NSN7PQA, it omits Security Fuse Processor and Security Monitor - meaning it lacks persistent fuse-based root-of-trust and runtime tamper response escalation. All security features are documented in NXP Application Note AN4947 and the T1024FS datasheet.
T1013NSN7PQA Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 525-FBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- QorIQ T1
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- PowerPC e5500
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 1 Core, 64-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.4GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- -
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR3L, DDR4
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- GbE (8)
- SATA:
- SATA 3Gbps (2)
- USB:
- USB 2.0 + PHY (2)
- Voltage - I/O:
- -
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- Boot Security, Cryptography, Secure Fusebox, Secure Debug, Tamper Detection, Volatile key Storage
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 525-FCPBGA (19x19)
- Additional Interfaces:
- I2C, MMC/SD, PCIe, SPI, UART
T1013NSN7PQA FAQ
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of T1013NSN7PQA?
All T1013NSN7PQA units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with T1013NSN7PQA, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The T1013NSN7PQA part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for T1013NSN7PQA:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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