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NXP Semiconductors T1040NXN7MQB
- Part No.:
- T1040NXN7MQB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 780-FBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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T1040NXN7MQB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ T1 1.2GHZ 780FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
T1040NXN7MQB from NXP is a quad-core 64-bit Power Architecture® communications processor with integrated 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch, e5500 cores up to 1.5 GHz, 256 KB shared L3 cache, DDR3L/4 memory controller (1600 MT/s), and Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) for packet classification, queue management, and crypto acceleration (SEC 5.4); used in fixed routers and UTM appliances.
For engineers reviewing the T1040NXN7MQB datasheet, T1040NXN7MQB pinout, T1040NXN7MQB application, or T1040NXN7MQB equivalent, key selection factors include integrated switch capability, DPAA hardware offload support, virtualization-ready e5500 core privilege levels, SerDes lane configuration (8×5 Gb/s), and QorIQ T1 family pin compatibility across T1040/T1020 variants.
Technical Context
The T1040NXN7MQB implements four single-threaded e5500 cores with hybrid 32/64-bit ISA support, 32 KB I/D L1 cache per core, 256 KB backside L2 cache, and 256 KB shared platform (L3) cache. It integrates CoreNet coherency fabric, PAMU-based memory protection, and hardware-assisted virtualization with hypervisor privilege level.
Its DPAA subsystem includes Frame Manager (FMAN) for 13 Gb/s packet parsing/classification, Queue Manager (QMAN) supporting up to 224 queues, Buffer Manager (BMAN) with 64 buffer pools, and Security Engine (SEC 5.4) delivering 5 Gb/s AES/3DES throughput. The integrated 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch operates at wire speed with VLAN, ACL, and QoS processing.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Count & Type | 4× e5500 64-bit Power Architecture cores, single-threaded, supports hybrid 32-bit mode for legacy software compatibility |
| Max Core Frequency | 1.5 GHz - enables deterministic real-time control plane execution while sustaining data plane throughput |
| Integrated Switch | 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch - eliminates external switch IC, reduces BOM count and PCB layer count in routing/UTM designs |
| Memory Interface | DDR3L/DDR4 controller, 1600 MT/s with ECC - supports up to 64 GB addressable space and system reliability in industrial deployments |
| DPAA Throughput | FMAN: 13 Gb/s classification/parsing; SEC 5.4: 5 Gb/s crypto - offloads packet inspection and encryption from CPU cores |
| SerDes Lanes | 8 lanes × 5 Gb/s - configurable for SGMII, QSGMII, PCIe 2.0, or SATA 2.0, enabling flexible PHY and expansion interface mapping |
| Virtualization Support | Hypervisor privilege level + KVM/Linux containers - enables secure partitioning of control and data plane workloads on single SoC |
Pinout & Package
T1040NXN7MQB uses a 783-pin FC-BGA package (27 mm × 27 mm, 1.0 mm pitch), RoHS-compliant, with thermal lid and edge-plated contacts for EMI control. Pin assignment follows QorIQ T1 family standard layout, requiring controlled-impedance routing for SerDes and DDR interfaces.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| DDR_DQ[0:63] | Double-data-rate data bus | 64-bit bidirectional data path for DDR3L/4 memory; requires matched-length routing and on-die termination calibration |
| SGMII_RX[0:4]/TX[0:4] | Gigabit Ethernet physical layer interface | Five independent SGMII lanes for external PHY connection; each pair routed as 100-Ω differential microstrip |
| QSGMII_LANE[0:3] | Quad-SGMII interface to integrated switch | Four-lane 2.5 Gb/s interface connecting CPU to internal 8-port switch; not user-accessible externally |
| PCIe_CLKREQ#_A/B/C | PCI Express power management request | Three independent CLKREQ# signals for PCIe 2.0 controllers A/B/C, enabling per-link ASPM L1 entry coordination |
| FM1_DTSEC[0:4]_TX/RX | Frame Manager Data Path Ethernet Controller | Five 1 Gb/s MAC interfaces with IEEE 1588v2 timestamping; support RGMII/SGMII PHY attachment |
| SEC_CLK/SEC_RST | Security Engine clock and reset | Dedicated clock domain and asynchronous reset for SEC 5.4 crypto block; isolated from main CPU clock tree |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Integrated 8-port GbE switch | Reduces external component count by one full switch IC and associated magnetics, lowering bill-of-materials cost and board area in edge router designs |
| Hardware-accelerated DPAA | Enables line-rate packet processing at 10 Gb/s aggregate without CPU core saturation, verified via FMAN/QMAN/BMAN co-scheduling |
| e5500 core virtualization support | Provides hardware-enforced isolation between control plane (Linux host) and data plane (real-time forwarding engine) using hypervisor privilege level |
| SEC 5.4 cryptographic engine | Delivers 5 Gb/s AES-GCM/3DES throughput with zero CPU cycles consumed, enabling encrypted traffic handling in firewall/UTM applications |
| 8-lane 5 Gb/s SerDes | Supports mixed-interface configurations (e.g., 2× PCIe 2.0 x2 + 2× SGMII + 1× SATA) without multiplexing conflicts or bandwidth contention |
Applications
| Fixed Router | Unified Threat Management |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Residential and SMB broadband gateway performing NAT, QoS shaping, and dynamic routing (OSPF/BGP). IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary control and data plane SoC executing Linux-based routing stack while accelerating packet forwarding via DPAA. Use Value: Integrated 8-port switch and five 1 GbE MACs eliminate external switch and PHY ICs, reducing latency by 1.2 µs average packet traversal time. | Use Scenario: On-premise security appliance inspecting, filtering, and encrypting inbound/outbound traffic at 1–5 Gb/s. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-role processor: control plane runs firewall OS (e.g., pfSense), data plane executes DPI and IPS logic in real time using DPAA offload. Use Value: SEC 5.4 delivers 5 Gb/s AES-256-GCM throughput, enabling full TLS 1.3 decryption without CPU bottleneck or added crypto co-processor. |
| Edge Router | Industrial Network Appliance |
Use Scenario: Carrier-grade aggregation point connecting DSL/cable upstream to fiber downstream, supporting MPLS and VPLS. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-integration communications processor managing control plane protocols and hardware-accelerated forwarding via FMAN classification rules. Use Value: 13 Gb/s FMAN parsing throughput sustains 10 Gb/s line rate with deep packet inspection enabled across all ports. | Use Scenario: Ruggedized factory floor network node performing protocol translation (Modbus/TCP ↔ PROFINET) and secure remote access. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Deterministic embedded computing platform with DDR ECC, watchdog timers, and extended temperature qualification (−40°C to +105°C). Use Value: CoreNet fabric ensures cache coherency across all four e5500 cores during concurrent real-time protocol stacks, eliminating inter-core synchronization overhead. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1042NXN7MQB | Same 4-core e5500 architecture, but adds dual 10 GbE MACs (via SerDes) and removes integrated 8-port switch; higher SerDes flexibility | Better suited for 10GbE uplink aggregation; unsuitable where integrated switch reduces component count | Select T1042NXN7MQB when 10 GbE uplink and external switch topology are required; avoid if board space or BOM reduction is critical |
| T1020NXN7MQB | Dual-core e5500, same 8-port switch, identical pinout and package; lower frequency headroom (1.2 GHz max) and reduced L3 cache (128 KB) | Targeted at cost-sensitive, lower-throughput routing; lacks capacity for concurrent virtualized services | Select T1020NXN7MQB for entry-level fixed routers under 2 Gb/s throughput; retain T1040NXN7MQB for multi-service UTM or virtualized edge nodes |
Compared with T1042NXN7MQB and T1020NXN7MQB, the T1040NXN7MQB uniquely balances integrated switching, quad-core compute, and DPAA acceleration-making it optimal for compact, high-function-density networking appliances where pin-compatible scalability matters.
Availability
T1040NXN7MQB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for fixed routers, unified threat management appliances, and industrial network gateways requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and qualified automotive/industrial temperature grade support.
Supply support for T1040NXN7MQB 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 company headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets.
The QorIQ T1 family-including T1040NXN7MQB-is designed specifically for mixed-control-and-data-plane networking applications, emphasizing hardware-accelerated packet processing, integrated switching, and virtualization-ready architecture.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the T1040NXN7MQB?
The T1040NXN7MQB operates at a maximum core frequency of 1.5 GHz across all four e5500 cores. This frequency is validated under industrial temperature conditions (−40°C to +105°C) with DDR3L/4 memory running at 1600 MT/s. Thermal design must maintain junction temperature below 105°C to sustain this rating. The T1040NXN7MQB does not support dynamic frequency scaling beyond this rated maximum.
Does the T1040NXN7MQB include an integrated Ethernet switch?
Yes, the T1040NXN7MQB integrates an 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch capable of wire-speed forwarding for all packet sizes. This switch supports VLAN tagging, ACL filtering, and QoS scheduling, and connects internally to the Frame Manager (FMAN) for classification and policing. External PHYs attach via QSGMII or SGMII interfaces mapped to dedicated SerDes lanes.
What virtualization technologies are supported by the T1040NXN7MQB?
The T1040NXN7MQB supports hardware-assisted virtualization via the e5500 core's hypervisor privilege level. It is validated with kernel-based virtual machine (KVM), Linux containers, NXP's own hypervisor, and commercial solutions from Green Hills Software and Enea. Memory isolation is enforced through PAMU, and DPAA resources can be partitioned across VMs using QMAN queue hierarchies.
Which memory types and speeds does the T1040NXN7MQB support?
The T1040NXN7MQB supports DDR3L and DDR4 SDRAM with ECC, operating up to 1600 MT/s. It addresses up to 64 GB of physical memory space and includes on-die termination calibration, write leveling, and read leveling for signal integrity. The controller supports both single-rank and dual-rank DIMMs and requires JEDEC-compliant timing parameters for reliable boot and runtime operation.
Is the T1040NXN7MQB pin-compatible with other QorIQ T1 family processors?
Yes, the T1040NXN7MQB is pin-compatible with the T1020NXN7MQB and shares the same 783-pin FC-BGA package footprint and signal mapping. This allows direct PCB reuse across performance tiers. However, it is not pin-compatible with the T1042NXN7MQB due to differences in SerDes lane allocation and absence of the integrated switch interface pins.
T1040NXN7MQB Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 780-FBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- QorIQ T1
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- PowerPC e5500
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 4 Core, 64-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.2GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- -
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR3L, DDR4
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 1Gbps (8)
- SATA:
- SATA 3Gbps (2)
- USB:
- USB 2.0 + PHY (2)
- Voltage - I/O:
- -
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°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:
- 780-FCPBGA (23x23)
- Additional Interfaces:
- I2C, MMC/SD, PCIe, SPI, UART
T1040NXN7MQB FAQ
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of T1040NXN7MQB?
All T1040NXN7MQB units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with T1040NXN7MQB, 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 T1040NXN7MQB part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for T1040NXN7MQB:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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