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NXP Semiconductors T2080NSE8P1B
- Part No.:
- T2080NSE8P1B
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 896-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
T2080NSE8P1B.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ 1.533GHZ 896FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
T2080NSE8P1B from NXP is a 28 nm QorIQ communications processor featuring four dual-threaded 64-bit e6500 Power Architecture® cores running at up to 1.8 GHz, 2 MB shared L2 cache, 64-bit DDR3/3L memory controller (2133 MT/s), integrated Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA), and 16-lane 10 GHz SerDes. It serves as a control and integrated control/data plane processor in enterprise switches and secure routers.
For engineers reviewing the T2080NSE8P1B datasheet, T2080NSE8P1B pinout, T2080NSE8P1B application, or T2080NSE8P1B equivalent, key selection considerations include its eight virtual core count, hardware-assisted virtualization support, DPAA-accelerated packet processing (up to 24 Gb/s FMAN throughput), SEC crypto acceleration (10 Gb/s), and 25 × 25 mm 896-pin PBGA package with 0.8 mm pitch.
Technical Context
The T2080NSE8P1B implements a coherent CoreNet interconnect fabric supporting prioritized, bandwidth-allocated transactions between CPU cores, accelerators, and I/O endpoints. Its DPAA infrastructure includes FMAN for header parsing/classification, QMAN for multi-level queue scheduling across 224 queues, and BMAN for buffer pool management across 64 pools.
It integrates hardware virtualization extensions including hypervisor privilege level, logical-to-real address translation offload, PAMU v2 for I/O MMU paging, and vMPIC/vDMA for guest-isolated interrupt and DMA handling - enabling safe co-location of control and data plane workloads under KVM or NXP Hypervisor.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| e6500 Core Count | Four dual-threaded cores = eight virtual cores; enables concurrent real-time control + data plane tasks without software threading overhead. |
| Max Clock Frequency | 1.8 GHz; delivers 6.0 DMIPS/MHz per core for deterministic latency-critical control plane execution. |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB banked, shared; reduces inter-core cache coherency traffic and improves code/data sharing efficiency. |
| Memory Interface | 64-bit DDR3/3L up to 2133 MT/s with ECC; supports up to 32 GB system memory with error resilience for carrier-grade reliability. |
| FMAN Throughput | 24 Gb/s packet parsing/classification; enables line-rate processing of 10GbE traffic across multiple ports without CPU intervention. |
| SEC Crypto Speed | 10 Gb/s AES/SHA acceleration; offloads IPsec/TLS encryption from CPU, preserving core cycles for application logic. |
| SerDes Lanes | 16 lanes configurable up to 10 GHz; supports four 10GbE XFI/XAUI, two SATA 2.0, PCIe Gen3 ×2, and SRIO 2.1 interfaces simultaneously. |
| Package | 25 × 25 mm, 896-pin PBGA, 0.8 mm pitch; compatible with standard high-density PCB assembly processes and thermal management solutions. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 25 mm × 25 mm, 896-ball PBGA, 0.8 mm pitch, RoHS-compliant, lead-free.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_DDR | DDR3/3L I/O power supply | 1.35 V or 1.5 V supply rail; must be independently regulated and decoupled to meet DDR timing jitter requirements. |
| CLKIN | Differential reference clock input | Accepts 100 MHz differential clock for SerDes PLL lock; requires controlled impedance routing and matched trace lengths. |
| RESET_REQ_B | Asynchronous active-low reset request | Drives cold reset sequence; asserted by external supervisor IC or FPGA to initialize all internal logic and memory controllers. |
| BOOT_CFG[7:0] | Strap pins for boot source selection | Configures primary boot device (NOR/NAND/SD/eMMC/SATA) and bus width; sampled at power-on reset only. |
| PCIE0_RX[3:0]/TX[3:0] | PCIe Gen3 differential lane pairs | Supports ×4 link width; requires AC coupling capacitors and 100 Ω differential impedance routing per pair. |
| SGMII0–SGMII7 | Eight 1 Gb/s SGMII interfaces | Each connects directly to PHY via 100 Ω differential pair; supports auto-negotiation and IEEE 802.3 standards compliance. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Hardware Virtualization Support | Full hypervisor privilege level + PAMU v2 I/O MMU enables secure, isolated guest environments for mixed control/data plane deployment. |
| DPAA Integration | FMAN/QMAN/BMAN co-processing infrastructure eliminates CPU polling loops and guarantees packet ordering across 224 queues. |
| AltiVec SIMD Engine | Per-core vector unit accelerates media encoding, packet inspection, and signal processing algorithms without external DSP. |
| Secure Boot & Tamper Detection | Immutable ROM-based boot flow validates signed firmware images; tamper detection triggers zeroization of volatile keys on physical intrusion. |
| RapidIO 2.1 Interconnect | Two 5 GHz SRIO ports with Type 9 streaming and Type 11 messaging enable chip-to-chip clustering for scalable control plane architectures. |
Applications
| Enterprise Switching | Secure Service Provider Router |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Modular Layer 3 Ethernet switch with 4×10GbE uplinks and 48×1GbE access ports. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Integrated control plane (OS, CLI, routing protocols) and data plane forwarding engine using DPAA-accelerated FMAN/QMAN. Use Value: Achieves full line-rate 10GbE packet classification and forwarding while hosting Linux-based control software on same die. | Use Scenario: Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliance performing firewall, IPS, and SSL decryption. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-role processor executing control-plane services (firewall policy manager) and data-plane crypto/compression (SEC/DCE blocks). Use Value: Offloads 10 Gb/s AES-GCM and 17.5 Gb/s LZS compression from CPU cores, sustaining wire-speed threat inspection. |
| Wireless Backhaul Controller | Military Ruggedized SBC |
Use Scenario: LTE base station control card managing fronthaul timing, OAM, and radio resource allocation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time control processor with deterministic e6500 core response and DPAA-managed fronthaul packet buffering. Use Value: Seven-stage pipeline and hardware virtualization ensure sub-10 µs interrupt latency for precise CPRI timing synchronization. | Use Scenario: Avionics networking module requiring DO-254/DO-178C certification and anti-tamper enforcement. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Trusted computing root with secure boot, tamper-detect pins, and segregated hypervisor partitions for safety-critical vs. non-critical functions. Use Value: Meets MIL-STD-810G environmental specs and provides hardware-enforced isolation between flight control and maintenance comms stacks. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| T2081NXE8P1B | 780-pin PBGA, 8 SerDes lanes (vs. 16), no SATA or SRIO, 7×1GbE MACs (vs. 8), single PCIe Gen3 controller. | Targeted at space-constrained designs where board reuse with T1042 is required; lacks chip-to-chip interconnect for clustered control planes. | Select T2081NXE8P1B when footprint reduction and pin compatibility with legacy T1042 boards outweigh need for dual SATA or SRIO scalability. |
| P5020NSE8MMB | Same 28 nm process but dual e6500 cores (4 virtual), lower max frequency (1.4 GHz), 1 MB L2 cache, 8-lane SerDes, no DPAA PME or DCE blocks. | Optimized for cost-sensitive control-only roles; lacks DPAA pattern matching and compression acceleration needed for deep packet inspection. | Choose P5020NSE8MMB for simpler routing/switching control planes where crypto offload and 10GbE line-rate processing are not required. |
Compared with T2080NSE8P1B, T2081NXE8P1B trades SerDes bandwidth and I/O for smaller footprint and T1042 compatibility, while P5020NSE8MMB reduces core count and DPAA capability to lower cost and power - making T2080NSE8P1B the optimal choice for integrated control/data plane systems demanding full DPAA acceleration and 10GbE scalability.
Availability
T2080NSE8P1B is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for enterprise switching, secure service provider routing, and wireless infrastructure applications requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and traceable sourcing.
Supply support for T2080NSE8P1B 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 communications markets.
The T2080NSE8P1B belongs to NXP's QorIQ T-Series communications processors, designed specifically for mid-range control and integrated control/data plane applications in carrier-grade networking equipment.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3/3L memory speed supported by the T2080NSE8P1B?
The T2080NSE8P1B supports DDR3/3L SDRAM up to 2133 MT/s with a 64-bit bus width and 72-bit ECC. This enables high-bandwidth, error-resilient memory subsystems for carrier-class reliability. The memory controller includes programmable timing parameters and on-die termination calibration to maintain signal integrity across temperature and voltage variations. T2080NSE8P1B achieves this speed using differential clocking and per-byte write leveling.
Does the T2080NSE8P1B support hardware virtualization for running multiple OS instances?
Yes, the T2080NSE8P1B includes comprehensive hardware virtualization support: an extra hypervisor privilege level, hardware-accelerated logical-to-real address translation, PAMU v2 for I/O MMU paging, and vMPIC/vDMA for guest-isolated interrupt and DMA handling. These features enable concurrent operation of Linux KVM, NXP Hypervisor, or Linux containers on T2080NSE8P1B with strict resource partitioning and memory protection.
What Ethernet interface configurations are possible with the T2080NSE8P1B?
The T2080NSE8P1B supports up to four 10 Gb/s MACs (XFI/XAUI/HiGig), up to eight 1 Gb/s MACs (SGMII), up to two 2.5 Gb/s SGMII, and up to two RGMII interfaces - all multiplexed over its 16-lane SerDes. Configuration is done via strap pins and RCW settings at boot. T2080NSE8P1B also supports data center bridging features including priority flow control and egress traffic shaping for converged network environments.
Is the T2080NSE8P1B pin-compatible with any other NXP processors?
No, the T2080NSE8P1B is not pin-compatible with other NXP processors. Its 896-pin PBGA package is unique to the T2080 family. However, the related T2081NXE8P1B variant uses a 780-pin package that is pin-compatible with the T1042 - but T2080NSE8P1B requires its own dedicated footprint, layout, and power delivery design due to higher SerDes lane count, dual SATA, and SRIO interfaces.
What security features does the T2080NSE8P1B provide beyond secure boot?
Beyond secure boot, the T2080NSE8P1B includes tamper detection circuitry with dedicated pins that trigger immediate zeroization of volatile keys upon physical intrusion, secure debug disablement after boot, hardware-enforced alternate image revocation, and volatile key storage protected by on-die fuses. These features form part of the QorIQ Trust Architecture and are validated for use in FIPS 140-2 Level 3–compliant systems. T2080NSE8P1B implements these without software dependency.
T2080NSE8P1B Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 896-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- QorIQ T2
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- PowerPC e6500
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 4 Core, 64-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.533GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- -
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR3, DDR3L
- Graphics Acceleration:
- -
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 1Gbps (8), 2.5Gbps (4), 10Gbps (4)
- 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:
- 896-FCPBGA (25x25)
- Additional Interfaces:
- -
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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 T2080NSE8P1B part is unused and in its original packaging.
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