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NXP Semiconductors T2080NSN8MQB
- Part No.:
- T2080NSN8MQB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 896-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
T2080NSN8MQB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ T2 1.2GHZ 896FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
T2080NSN8MQB 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, integrated DPAA with FMAN/QMAN/BMAN accelerators, and 16-lane 10 GHz SerDes. It delivers up to 224 queues, 10 Gb/s crypto acceleration (SEC), and hardware-assisted virtualization for control-and-data-plane convergence in enterprise switches and service provider routers.
For engineers reviewing the T2080NSN8MQB datasheet, T2080NSN8MQB pinout, T2080NSN8MQB application, or T2080NSN8MQB equivalent, key selection criteria include its 896-pin 25×25 mm FC-BGA package, DDR3/3L memory controller supporting 2133 MT/s with ECC, dual PCIe Gen3 + dual PCIe Gen2 interfaces, and support for KVM/Linux containers via hypervisor-level privilege and PAMU v2 I/O MMU.
Technical Context
The T2080NSN8MQB implements a coherent CoreNet interconnect fabric enabling prioritized, bandwidth-allocated transactions between four e6500 cores, 512 KB platform cache with prefetch, and distributed accelerators including FMAN (24 Gb/s packet parsing), QMAN (224-queue scheduling), and SEC (10 Gb/s cryptography). Its hybrid 32/64-bit mode supports legacy software migration while maintaining full 64-bit capability.
Hardware virtualization is implemented at core and platform levels: e6500 adds hypervisor privilege mode; PAMU v2 enforces DMA memory protection; SR-IOV and RMAN (T2080-only) enable I/O partitioning across guest environments. The device integrates two SATA 2.0 controllers, eight 1 Gb/s MACs (multiplexed over SGMII/RGMII), and dual USB 2.0 PHYs - all absent in the T2081 variant.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Architecture | Four dual-threaded 64-bit e6500 Power Architecture® cores, 1.8 GHz max, 6.0 DMIPS/MHz per core |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB banked, low-latency shared cache enabling efficient inter-core code/data sharing |
| Memory Interface | 64-bit DDR3/3L controller up to 2133 MT/s with 72-bit bus including ECC for system reliability |
| DPAA Acceleration | FMAN (24 Gb/s parsing/classification), QMAN (224 queues), BMAN (64 buffer pools), SEC (10 Gb/s crypto) |
| High-Speed Interfaces | 2× PCIe Gen3 + 2× PCIe Gen2, 2× SATA 2.0, 8× 1 Gb/s MACs, 4× 10 Gb/s MACs (XFI/XAUI/HiGig) |
| Package | 25 mm × 25 mm FC-BGA, 896 pins, 0.8 mm pitch, RoHS-compliant |
| Virtualization Support | Hypervisor privilege level, PAMU v2 I/O MMU, vMPIC, vDMA, SR-IOV, and RMAN chip-to-chip interconnect |
Pinout & Package
Package: 25 mm × 25 mm Fine-Pitch Flip-Chip Ball Grid Array (FC-BGA) with 896 I/O balls on 0.8 mm pitch, thermally enhanced for mid-range communications workloads.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A1–A10, B1–B10, etc. (all 896 balls) | Ball grid array terminals | Includes DDR3 address/control/data (72-bit + ECC), SerDes lanes (16× differential pairs), PCIe/SRIO/SATA/USB differential signaling, power (VDD/VDDA/VSS), and configuration strapping; exact mapping requires IBIS model and package drawing T2080NSN8MQB-PKG-REV1 |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| e6500 Dual-Threaded Cores | Delivers 1.7× single-thread performance with full resource duplication per thread, enabling deterministic control-plane response under load |
| DPAA Data Path Acceleration | Offloads packet classification, queue management, and buffer allocation from CPU cores, reducing latency and freeing >30% core cycles for application logic |
| Hardware Virtualization Stack | Enables safe co-location of control-plane (Linux) and data-plane (real-time OS) workloads with strict I/O isolation via PAMU v2 and vMPIC |
| AltiVec SIMD Engine | Integrated vector processing unit per core accelerates media encoding, deep packet inspection, and encryption primitives without external DSP |
| QorIQ Trust Architecture | Secure boot with tamper detection, volatile key storage, and alternate image revocation ensures chain-of-trust integrity for carrier-grade firmware updates |
Applications
| Enterprise Switching | Service Provider Edge Router |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Modular Layer 3 Ethernet switch with 4×10GbE uplinks and 48×1GbE access ports requiring real-time QoS policy enforcement and ACL processing. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Integrated control-and-data-plane processor managing forwarding table updates, traffic shaping, and secure management plane access. Use Value: DPAA's FMAN+QMAN handles 24 Gb/s line-rate packet parsing and 224-queue scheduling, eliminating need for external traffic manager ASIC. |
Use Scenario: Carrier-class edge router aggregating broadband DSL and GPON traffic into metro Ethernet networks with strict SLA monitoring. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control-plane host running routing protocols (BGP/OSPF) while accelerating data-plane functions including deep packet inspection and compression. Use Value: SEC accelerator delivers 10 Gb/s crypto throughput for IPsec tunnel termination; DCE achieves 17.5 Gb/s lossless compression for backhaul bandwidth optimization. |
| Wireless Baseband Control | Industrial Secure Gateway |
|
Use Scenario: LTE eNodeB control card managing radio resource allocation, X2/S1 interface signaling, and fronthaul timing synchronization. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time control processor executing baseband stack with hardware-assisted virtualization isolating signaling and monitoring partitions. Use Value: Hypervisor privilege mode and vMPIC enable concurrent execution of RTOS-based radio stack and Linux-based OAM, with guaranteed interrupt latency <5 µs. |
Use Scenario: DIN-rail mounted industrial gateway connecting Modbus/PROFINET field devices to cloud SCADA platforms with TLS 1.3 and firmware signing. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Trusted root-of-trust processor performing secure boot, encrypted OTA updates, and hardware-enforced firewall rule enforcement. Use Value: QorIQ Trust Architecture provides tamper-detectable secure debug, volatile key storage, and revocable alternate image support meeting IEC 62443-3-3 SL2 requirements. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| T2081NSN7MQB | 780-pin 23×23 mm FC-BGA; 8-lane SerDes; no SATA, no SRIO, no RMAN; only 7×1 GbE MACs | Targeted at cost-sensitive, space-constrained edge nodes where T2080's full I/O set is unused | Select when board footprint and BOM cost outweigh need for dual SATA or chip-to-chip RMAN interconnect |
| P5020NSN8DM | Same 896-pin package but older 45 nm process; dual e5500 cores at 1.5 GHz; no AltiVec; 1.25 MB L2; no DPAA | Legacy migration path for P3041/P2041 designs lacking virtualization or hardware acceleration requirements | Choose only for drop-in replacement in existing P-series designs where DPAA or hypervisor features are not utilized |
Compared with T2080NSN8MQB, T2081NSN7MQB reduces package size and I/O count while retaining pin compatibility with T1042, whereas P5020NSN8DM offers identical footprint but lacks DPAA, AltiVec, and hardware virtualization - making it unsuitable for new designs requiring data-path acceleration or secure partitioning.
Availability
T2080NSN8MQB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for enterprise switching, service provider edge routing, and wireless infrastructure applications requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and traceable sourcing for production programs.
Supply support for T2080NSN8MQB 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 T2080NSN8MQB belongs to NXP's QorIQ T-Series communications processors, designed specifically for mid-range control-and-data-plane convergence in carrier-grade networking equipment with emphasis on virtualization, security, and hardware-accelerated packet processing.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3 speed supported by T2080NSN8MQB?
The T2080NSN8MQB supports DDR3/3L SDRAM up to 2133 MT/s using its 64-bit memory controller with 72-bit bus width including ECC. This enables high-bandwidth, error-corrected memory access essential for multi-gigabit packet buffering and real-time control-plane operations in the T2080NSN8MQB-based systems.
Does T2080NSN8MQB include hardware cryptographic acceleration?
Yes, the T2080NSN8MQB integrates the Security Engine (SEC) accelerator capable of delivering up to 10 Gb/s symmetric encryption/decryption throughput. This hardware block supports AES, DES, SHA, and RSA offloading, directly reducing CPU load during IPsec, SSL/TLS, and secure boot operations in the T2080NSN8MQB implementation.
Is T2080NSN8MQB pin-compatible with any other NXP processors?
No, the T2080NSN8MQB uses a unique 896-pin 25×25 mm FC-BGA package and is not pin-compatible with other NXP processors. Its sibling T2081NSN7MQB shares architectural features but uses a smaller 780-pin 23×23 mm package and is pin-compatible with the T1042 - not with the T2080NSN8MQB.
What virtualization technologies are supported by T2080NSN8MQB?
The T2080NSN8MQB supports hardware-assisted virtualization including hypervisor privilege level, PAMU v2 I/O MMU for DMA protection, vMPIC for virtualized interrupt handling, vDMA for user-level transfers, and SR-IOV for PCIe endpoint partitioning - all required to run KVM, Linux containers, or NXP's certified hypervisor on the T2080NSN8MQB platform.
Does T2080NSN8MQB support SATA interfaces?
Yes, the T2080NSN8MQB integrates two Serial ATA 2.0 controllers, enabling direct connection to SATA storage devices such as SSDs or HDDs for logging, firmware storage, or packet capture buffers. This feature is absent in the T2081 variant and confirms the T2080NSN8MQB's role in full-featured control-and-data-plane platforms.
T2080NSN8MQB 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:
- 1.2GHz
- 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:
- -
T2080NSN8MQB FAQ
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of T2080NSN8MQB?
All T2080NSN8MQB units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with T2080NSN8MQB, 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 T2080NSN8MQB part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for T2080NSN8MQB:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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