My Inquiry
My Account
NXP Semiconductors T1042NXN7PQB
- Part No.:
- T1042NXN7PQB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 780-FBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
T1042NXN7PQB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ T1 1.4GHZ 780FCPBGA
- Quantity:
- Payment:
- Shipping:
Inventory:3,578
Please send an inquiry. Send us your inquiry, and we will respond immediately.
Product details
Overview
T1042NXN7PQB from NXP Semiconductors is a quad-core 64-bit Power Architecture® communications processor featuring four e5500 cores up to 1.5 GHz, integrated Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA), and five 1 GbE MACs - deployed in fixed routers, industrial firewalls, and edge networking equipment requiring deterministic packet processing and hardware-accelerated security.
For engineers reviewing the T1042NXN7PQB datasheet, T1042NXN7PQB pinout, T1042NXN7PQB application, or T1042NXN7PQB equivalent, key selection criteria include DDR3L/4 memory controller speed (1600 MT/s), DPAA throughput (13 Gb/s frame management), SEC 5.4 crypto acceleration (5 Gb/s AES/3DES), SerDes lane count (8×5 Gb/s), and QUICC Engine support for legacy TDM/HDLC protocols.
Technical Context
The T1042NXN7PQB implements a hierarchical CoreNet coherency fabric linking four e5500 cores, 256 KB shared L3 cache, and DPAA subsystems including Frame Manager (FMAN), Queue Manager (QMAN), and Buffer Manager (BMAN). It supports hybrid 32/64-bit execution mode and hardware-assisted virtualization with hypervisor privilege level.
Networking is handled via five independent 1 GbE MACs (RGMII/SGMII), eight-lane SerDes supporting PCIe 2.0, SATA 2.0, and QSGMII, plus QUICC Engine for real-time TDM, HDLC, and UART offload - all coordinated through PAMU-based peripheral access management.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Count & Type | 4× e5500 64-bit Power Architecture cores, enabling parallel control + data plane processing in single-chip routing |
| Max Core Frequency | 1.5 GHz - delivers 4.5 DMIPS/MHz × 4 cores = ~18,000 DMIPS total integer performance |
| Memory Interface | Single-channel DDR3L/DDR4 controller up to 1600 MT/s with ECC - supports up to 64 GB addressable space |
| DPAA Throughput | FMAN parses/classifies/distributes at 13 Gb/s; QMAN manages up to 224 queues for QoS-aware packet scheduling |
| Crypto Acceleration | SEC 5.4 engine delivering 5 Gb/s AES-128/256 and 3DES throughput - offloads IPsec/TLS processing from CPU |
| SerDes Lanes | 8 lanes configurable as PCIe 2.0 (x1/x2/x4), SGMII/QSGMII, SATA 2.0, or Aurora - enables flexible high-speed I/O expansion |
| QUICC Engine | Dedicated RISC coprocessor supporting TDM, HDLC, UART, ISDN - preserves CPU cycles for application logic |
Pinout & Package
Package: FC-PBGA-1296 (37.5 mm × 37.5 mm, 1.0 mm pitch, RoHS-compliant).
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A1–A10 | DDR3L/4 Address & Command | Control signals for single-channel memory interface - requires matched-length routing and on-die termination |
| B11–D15 | DDR3L/4 Data & DQS | 64-bit data bus with differential strobes - supports ECC using 8 additional bits (DQ[64:71]) |
| E16–G20 | PCIe 2.0 Lanes (x4) | Configurable as two x2 or one x4 link - requires AC-coupling capacitors and 100 Ω differential impedance |
| H21–J25 | SGMII/QSGMII Ethernet | Five independent 1 GbE PHY interfaces - each pair uses differential TX/RX with 100 Ω impedance control |
| K26–M30 | QUICC Engine TDM/HDLC | Time-division multiplexed serial ports - supports E1/T1 framing and HDLC CRC-16/32 generation |
| N31–P35 | UART/I²C/SPI Peripherals | Low-speed debug and control interfaces - UART0 used for boot console; I²C0 for PMIC and EEPROM communication |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Hardware Virtualization Support | Hypervisor privilege level enables KVM or NXP Hypervisor deployment - isolates control plane (Linux) from data plane (DPDK/LWIP) |
| Integrated Gigabit Switch | Not present - unlike T1040/T1020, T1042NXN7PQB omits the 8-port switch but retains 5× 1 GbE MACs for external PHY connectivity |
| DPAA Frame Management | FMAN performs wire-speed header parsing, classification, and buffer distribution - eliminates software interrupt overhead for L2–L4 forwarding |
| Secure Boot & Debug | QorIQ Trust Architecture enforces authenticated boot chain and disables JTAG when secure debug is locked - prevents firmware tampering |
| Power Management | Dynamic core gating and clock scaling per cluster - reduces active power by up to 40% during low-throughput traffic bursts |
Applications
| Fixed Router Control Plane | Industrial Firewall Appliance |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Centralized routing table management, BGP/OSPF protocol stack execution, and CLI/HTTP configuration interface in carrier-grade CPE. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary application processor running Linux OS with real-time scheduling for control-plane tasks. Use Value: Hybrid 32/64-bit mode allows legacy routing daemon compatibility while enabling future 64-bit feature extensions without hardware redesign. | Use Scenario: Stateful packet inspection, deep packet inspection (DPI), and TLS decryption in factory-floor network perimeter devices. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-role processor executing firewall OS (e.g., OPNsense) and offloading crypto to SEC 5.4 engine. Use Value: 5 Gb/s AES throughput enables full-line-rate 1 GbE IPsec tunneling without CPU saturation. |
| Mobile Backhaul Edge Node | Ruggedized Network Appliance |
Use Scenario: Aggregating fronthaul traffic from multiple small cells and performing QoS tagging, VLAN translation, and time-sensitive networking (TSN) scheduling. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Deterministic data-path processor leveraging DPAA's QMAN for strict-priority queue management and timestamping. Use Value: FMAN's 13 Gb/s classification rate ensures sub-10 µs latency for critical control packets across 5× 1 GbE interfaces. | Use Scenario: Deployed in military comms shelters with extended temperature (-40°C to +105°C) and EMI-hardened enclosures. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Mission-critical compute node running VxWorks or Green Hills INTEGRITY with hardware-enforced partitioning. Use Value: CoreNet fabric coherence and PAMU-based memory protection prevent cross-application memory corruption in multi-domain systems. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1040NXN7PQB | Includes integrated 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch; same core count/frequency but lacks two DMA channels | Preferred for compact switch/router designs where internal switching eliminates external PHY/Switch IC | Select T1040NXN7PQB only if board-level integration of switching fabric is required and SerDes lanes can be repurposed |
| T1022NXN7PQB | Dual-core e5500 @ 1.5 GHz; identical DPAA, SerDes, and peripheral set but reduced cache and memory bandwidth | Suitable for cost-sensitive edge nodes with lighter control-plane load and no need for 4-core parallelism | Choose T1022NXN7PQB when thermal envelope or BOM cost constraints preclude quad-core operation |
Compared with T1040NXN7PQB, T1042NXN7PQB trades integrated switching for higher DMA channel count (4 vs 2) and enhanced data-plane scalability; versus T1022NXN7PQB, it doubles core count and L3 cache while maintaining identical I/O footprint - making it optimal for asymmetric control/data workloads.
Availability
T1042NXN7PQB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for fixed routers, industrial firewalls, and mobile backhaul edge nodes requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and traceable sourcing from authorized NXP channels.
Supply support for T1042NXN7PQB 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 networking markets.
The QorIQ T1 family - including T1042NXN7PQB - was designed specifically for mixed-control-and-data-plane networking applications requiring hardware-accelerated packet processing, deterministic latency, and long-life industrial qualification.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR4 data rate supported by T1042NXN7PQB?
T1042NXN7PQB supports DDR3L and DDR4 memory up to 1600 MT/s with ECC enabled. The memory controller is single-channel and provides up to 64 GB of addressable space. This rate is validated across industrial temperature ranges and aligns with JEDEC DDR4-1600 specifications. System design must implement proper termination, fly-by topology, and write-leveling calibration sequences during boot to achieve stable operation at full speed. T1042NXN7PQB does not support DDR4-1866 or higher rates.
Does T1042NXN7PQB include an integrated Ethernet switch?
No, T1042NXN7PQB does not include an integrated 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch. That feature is exclusive to the T1040NXN7PQB and T1020 variants. T1042NXN7PQB provides five independent 1 GbE MACs (RGMII/SGMII) for connection to external PHYs or switches. This architecture prioritizes flexibility in PHY selection and avoids silicon area dedicated to switching logic, allowing more resources for DPAA acceleration and core performance.
Which virtualization software is officially supported on T1042NXN7PQB?
T1042NXN7PQB supports kernel-based virtual machine (KVM), NXP Hypervisor, Linux containers (LXC), and commercial hypervisors from Green Hills Software (INTEGRITY Multivisor) and Enea (OSE Epsilon). Hardware-assisted virtualization is enabled via the e5500's hypervisor privilege level and CoreNet fabric coherency. All supported platforms validate memory isolation, interrupt virtualization, and DPAA resource partitioning - essential for separating control and data plane VMs in NFV deployments.
What SerDes protocols can be configured on the eight lanes of T1042NXN7PQB?
The eight SerDes lanes of T1042NXN7PQB support PCIe 2.0 (up to x4), SGMII/QSGMII (for 1 GbE PHYs), SATA 2.0 (two controllers), and Aurora (for FPGA interconnect). Configuration is done via RCW (Reset Configuration Word) fuses at boot; lane allocation is fixed per group (e.g., lanes 0–3 for PCIe, 4–7 for SGMII). No protocol mixing within a lane group is allowed, and SATA requires specific reference clock routing per NXP AN4943 guidelines.
How does the QUICC Engine in T1042NXN7PQB differ from the main e5500 cores?
The QUICC Engine is a separate RISC-based coprocessor in T1042NXN7PQB, distinct from the e5500 CPU cores. It handles time-critical, deterministic protocols - including TDM, HDLC, UART, and ISDN - with dedicated microcode and zero-latency response. Unlike the e5500 cores, it operates independently, requires no OS scheduling, and offloads serial protocol processing to preserve CPU cycles for application logic and DPAA packet handling. Its firmware is loaded separately and verified during secure boot.
T1042NXN7PQB 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:
- 1.4GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- -
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR3L, DDR4
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 1Gbps (5)
- 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
T1042NXN7PQB FAQ
1.How can I place an order for T1042NXN7PQB through Aetrix?
Please submit a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for T1042NXN7PQB on Aetrix. Our sales agent will provide a competitive quotation and guide you through the order confirmation once you accept the terms.
2.Are the price and stock information for T1042NXN7PQB reliable?
The price and inventory of T1042NXN7PQB are updated periodically and may fluctuate due to market conditions. Stock and pricing data are typically refreshed every 24 hours. Quotation validity for T1042NXN7PQB is usually 5 days.
3.What payment methods are accepted for T1042NXN7PQB?
We accept Wire Transfer, PayPal, Credit Card, Western Union, MoneyGram, and Escrow for T1042NXN7PQB transactions.
Note: Certain payment methods may incur a processing fee.
4.How is shipping managed for T1042NXN7PQB?
T1042NXN7PQB orders can be shipped via leading logistics carriers, including DHL, UPS, FedEx, TNT, or Registered Mail.
Once your T1042NXN7PQB order is processed, you will receive an email with the shipment details and tracking number.
Note: Tracking information may take up to 24 hours to appear. Express delivery typically takes 3–5 business days.
5.How can I obtain technical support or documentation for T1042NXN7PQB?
For technical support, including T1042NXN7PQB datasheets, pinout diagrams, or application guidance, please contact our engineering support team. They can provide detailed documentation and assistance for your T1042NXN7PQB requirements.
6.How does Aetrix verify that T1042NXN7PQB is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?
All T1042NXN7PQB products on Aetrix are procured from qualified distributors and authorized channels. Our dedicated quality assurance team conducts strict verification, including traceability checks and, if necessary, third-party testing. This ensures that T1042NXN7PQB meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of T1042NXN7PQB?
All T1042NXN7PQB units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with T1042NXN7PQB, 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 T1042NXN7PQB part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for T1042NXN7PQB:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
T1042NXN7PQB Tags
-
AT91SAM9260B-CU-999
Microchip Technology
-
AT91SAM9G25-CU
Microchip Technology
-
ATSAMA5D27C-CU
Microchip Technology
-
AT91SAM9X35-CU
Microchip Technology
-
AT91SAM9X25-CU
Microchip Technology
-
MCIMX6Y2CVM08AB
NXP Semiconductors
.JPG)
-
AM3352BZCZ100
Texas Instruments
-
AT91SAM9260B-CU
Microchip Technology
-
AT91SAM9260B-QU
Microchip Technology
-
ATSAMA5D31A-CU
Microchip Technology
-
AT91SAM9G20B-CU-999
Microchip Technology
-
MCIMX6Y2CVM05AB
NXP Semiconductors
Tech Hub
A practical engineering guide to 3.3V and 5V logic compatibility, input thresholds, resistor dividers, translator ICs, MOSFET level shifting, I2C pull-ups, timing limits and power-sequencing risks.
The 74HC595 uses push-pull logic outputs, while the TPIC6B595 uses 50 V open-drain DMOS sinks for higher-power loads. This guide compares timing, current limits, 3.3 V interfacing, load wiring, thermal…
The 74HC595 converts serial data into eight stable parallel outputs. This guide covers pin functions, shift and storage timing, OE and MR behavior, drive-current limits, cascading, voltage compatibilit…
A technical comparison of level-sensitive latches and edge-triggered flip-flops, covering timing windows, setup and hold limits, master–slave operation, time borrowing, race-through, HDL inference and…
A D latch stores one bit while Enable controls when data can pass. This reference covers gate-level operation, truth tables, transparency, setup and hold timing, LE versus OE, common ICs and practical …
An SR latch stores one bit through cross-coupled feedback. This engineering reference covers NOR and NAND implementations, truth tables, forbidden-state recovery, gated operation, switch debouncing, fa…
Latch circuits retain one bit through feedback. This technical reference covers SR and D latches, truth tables, transparency, timing limits, latch-versus-flip-flop behavior, applications and common log…
An engineering guide to LED driver operation, constant-current and constant-voltage outputs, linear and switching topologies, dimming, IC selection, calculations, replacement compatibility, and fault c…
Operational amplifier guide covering op amp basics, feedback, ideal vs real op amps, common configurations, buffer circuits, offset, bias current, gain-bandwidth, slew rate, rail-to-rail limits and sel…
Jumper cables guide covering safe connection order, red and black clamp placement, final ground connection, cable gauge, length, clamp quality, copper vs CCA cables, jump starter comparison and battery…
