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NXP Semiconductors T2080NSN8T1B
- Part No.:
- T2080NSN8T1B
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 896-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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T2080NSN8T1B.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ T2 1.8GHZ 896FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
T2080NSN8T1B from NXP is a QorIQ T2080 communications processor based on four dual-threaded 64-bit e6500 Power Architecture® cores, operating up to 1.8 GHz with 2 MB shared L2 cache, integrated DPAA for packet processing acceleration, and 16-lane 10 GHz SerDes. It serves as a control and integrated control/data plane processor in enterprise switches, service provider routers, and wireless infrastructure equipment.
For engineers reviewing the T2080NSN8T1B datasheet, T2080NSN8T1B pinout, T2080NSN8T1B application, or T2080NSN8T1B equivalent, key selection considerations include its 8 virtual core count, hardware-assisted virtualization support, 4×10 Gb/s MACs with XFI/XAUI/HiGig, DDR3/3L memory controller (64-bit, 2133 MT/s), and SEC cryptography acceleration up to 10 Gb/s.
Technical Context
The T2080NSN8T1B implements a coherent CoreNet interconnect fabric with 512 KB platform cache and prefetch engine, enabling low-latency communication between four e6500 cores, accelerators, and I/O subsystems. Its DPAA infrastructure includes FMAN (packet parsing/classification), QMAN (224-queue scheduling), BMAN (64 buffer pools), SEC (cryptographic offload), and DCE (compression/decompression at 17.5 Gb/s).
It integrates dual 8-channel DMA engines, PAMU v2 for I/O virtualization with DMA memory protection, and supports hypervisor-level privilege separation, logical-to-real address translation, and vMPIC/vDMA for guest OS isolation. The device uses 28 nm process technology and delivers 6.0 DMIPS/MHz per core with hybrid 32/64-bit mode execution.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Architecture | Four dual-threaded 64-bit e6500 Power Architecture® cores, 6.0 DMIPS/MHz per core |
| Max Frequency | 1.8 GHz - enables high-throughput control plane processing with short 7-stage pipeline for low branch latency |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB banked, shared among all cores - reduces cache coherency traffic and improves code/data sharing efficiency |
| Memory Interface | 64-bit DDR3/3L up to 2133 MT/s with 72-bit ECC - supports reliable large-scale packet buffering and system memory integrity |
| SerDes Lanes | 16 lanes, up to 10 GHz - provides flexible high-speed connectivity for PCIe Gen3, SRIO, SATA, Aurora, and 10G Ethernet interfaces |
| DPAA Acceleration | FMAN/QMAN/BMAN/SEC/DCE/PME - offloads packet parsing, queue management, crypto (10 Gb/s), compression (17.5 Gb/s), and pattern matching |
| Virtualization Support | Hypervisor privilege level, PAMU v2, vMPIC, vDMA, SR-IOV - enables safe partitioning of control and data plane workloads across guest environments |
Pinout & Package
Package: 25 mm × 25 mm, 896-pin FC-BGA, 0.8 mm pitch, RoHS-compliant.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A1–A10, B1–B10, etc. (all 896 pins) | Ball-grid array signal/power/ground terminals | Specific assignment requires full package drawing (NXP document AN4949); includes dedicated DDR3 address/control, SerDes differential pairs, PCIe/SRIO/Aurora lanes, and power delivery networks |
| VDD_DDR, VDD_CORE, VDD_IO | Power supply domains | Separate regulated inputs for DDR3 interface (1.35–1.5 V), core logic (0.8–1.1 V), and I/O banks (1.0–1.8 V) - enables independent voltage scaling and thermal management |
| CLKIN, REFCLK | Reference clock inputs | Differential 100 MHz system clock input and SerDes reference clocks - required for synchronous operation of DDR controller and high-speed serial interfaces |
| RESET_REQ, JTAG_TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO | System control and debug | Asynchronous reset assertion and IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan interface - essential for boot initialization and real-time debug via CoreNet Trace |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Hardware Virtualization | Full hypervisor support with extra privilege level, PAMU v2 IOMMU, and vMPIC - enables secure multi-tenant OS partitioning without software overhead |
| DPAA Integration | FMAN parses 24 Gb/s of packet headers; QMAN manages 224 queues with strict ordering - eliminates CPU polling and guarantees deterministic forwarding latency |
| Cryptographic Acceleration | SEC block processes AES/SHA/RSA at line rate up to 10 Gb/s - replaces external crypto chips and reduces BOM cost in UTM and router platforms |
| Memory Subsystem | 64-bit DDR3/3L controller with ECC and 2133 MT/s bandwidth - sustains >12 GB/s sustained memory throughput for deep packet inspection buffers |
| High-Speed Interconnect | 16-lane SerDes supporting PCIe Gen3, SRIO 2.1, SATA 2.0, and Aurora - allows single-chip integration of switch fabric, host CPU, and storage controllers |
Applications
| Enterprise Switch Control Plane | Service Provider Edge Router |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Modular Ethernet switch with Layer 3 routing, ACL enforcement, and telemetry collection across 48+ ports. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Integrated control and data plane processor managing forwarding tables, protocol stacks, and DPAA-accelerated packet classification. Use Value: Eliminates need for separate network processor + ARM host by combining 8 virtual cores, 4×10G MACs, and SEC crypto in one die - reduces board area and power by 35% vs. dual-chip solution. | Use Scenario: Carrier-grade edge router handling BGP peering, MPLS switching, and subscriber QoS policy enforcement. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control plane CPU executing Linux-based routing stack while offloading packet parsing, queue scheduling, and encryption to DPAA accelerators. Use Value: Achieves sub-100 µs interrupt latency and 10 Gb/s encrypted throughput using SEC and QMAN - meets ITU-T Y.1564 performance benchmarks for metro aggregation. |
| Wireless Baseband Control Card | Industrial Secure SBC |
Use Scenario: LTE eNodeB control card managing RRC, S1/X2 interfaces, and OAM functions alongside fronthaul timing sync. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time control processor running RTOS for signaling stack, with DPAA handling S1-U user plane packet distribution to FPGA-based baseband units. Use Value: Uses e6500's hybrid 32/64-bit mode to run legacy 32-bit LTE protocol stacks while reserving 64-bit capability for future upgrades - extends product lifecycle beyond 2028. | Use Scenario: Ruggedized industrial SBC deployed in factory automation with secure firmware update, tamper detection, and deterministic I/O response. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Trusted computing root-of-trust processor executing secure boot, monitoring physical sensors via GPIO/I2C, and enforcing access policies via QorIQ Trust Architecture. Use Value: Leverages T2080NSN8T1B's tamper detection circuitry and volatile key storage to prevent unauthorized firmware modification - satisfies 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NXP T2081NSN8MMB | 780-pin FC-BGA, 8 SerDes lanes, no SRIO/SATA, 2×10G MACs (XFI only), 7×1G MACs | Targeted at space-constrained designs requiring upgrade path from T1042; lacks RMAN and dual SATA controllers | Select when board footprint and cost are prioritized over chip-to-chip interconnect and storage expansion |
| NXP LS1046ASE8MQB | ARM Cortex-A72 quad-core, 1.8 GHz, 2 MB L2, 12×1G/2×2.5G/2×10G MACs, no SEC crypto accelerator | Successor architecture with Linux-native toolchain; lacks hardware hypervisor and AltiVec SIMD but adds USB 3.0 and PCIe Gen4 | Select for new designs targeting long-term roadmap continuity and ARM ecosystem compatibility over Power Architecture legacy support |
Compared with T2080NSN8T1B, T2081NSN8MMB offers pin-compatible migration from T1042 but sacrifices SerDes bandwidth and DPAA features, while LS1046ASE8MQB provides modern ARM performance and interface breadth at the cost of Power Architecture-specific tooling and cryptographic acceleration depth.
Availability
T2080NSN8T1B is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for enterprise networking, service provider infrastructure, and wireless infrastructure applications requiring stable component supply, long lifecycle support, and traceable sourcing.
Supply support for T2080NSN8T1B 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 T2080NSN8T1B belongs to NXP's QorIQ T-Series communications processors, designed specifically for mid-range control and integrated control/data plane applications in networking equipment where performance-per-watt, hardware virtualization, and DPAA acceleration are critical.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3 data rate supported by the T2080NSN8T1B?
The T2080NSN8T1B supports DDR3/3L memory up to 2133 MT/s with 64-bit bus width and 72-bit ECC. This enables sustained memory bandwidth exceeding 12 GB/s, sufficient for deep packet inspection buffers and real-time forwarding table lookups. The memory controller is fully integrated into the SoC and requires matched termination and layout compliance per NXP's AN4949 design guide. T2080NSN8T1B achieves this rate using on-die calibration and adaptive read/write leveling.
Does the T2080NSN8T1B include built-in cryptographic acceleration?
Yes, the T2080NSN8T1B integrates the Security Engine (SEC) block capable of AES-128/256, SHA-1/256, RSA-2048/4096, and elliptic curve cryptography at up to 10 Gb/s. This hardware accelerator operates independently of the e6500 cores and supports TLS/IPsec offload without CPU intervention. T2080NSN8T1B's SEC is validated per FIPS 140-2 Level 3 requirements and used in production UTM and firewall platforms.
What virtualization technologies are supported by the T2080NSN8T1B?
The T2080NSN8T1B supports hardware-assisted virtualization including hypervisor privilege level, PAMU v2 for I/O memory management, vMPIC for virtualized interrupt handling, and vDMA for user-mode direct memory access. It runs KVM, NXP Hypervisor, and Linux containers with full DPAA accelerator virtualization. T2080NSN8T1B enables strict isolation between control plane (Linux) and data plane (RTOS) guests using configurable storage profiles and IOMMU-enforced buffer protection.
Is the T2080NSN8T1B pin-compatible with any other NXP processors?
No, the T2080NSN8T1B is not pin-compatible with other NXP processors. It uses a unique 896-pin FC-BGA package (25 mm × 25 mm, 0.8 mm pitch). However, the related T2081NSN8MMB is pin-compatible with the T1042 and shares functional overlap in SerDes and MAC configuration. T2080NSN8T1B requires its own PCB layout and power delivery network per NXP's hardware design checklist.
What development tools are officially supported for the T2080NSN8T1B?
NXP officially supports CodeWarrior Development Studio for Power Architecture, Linux SDK with Yocto Project integration, and VortiQa Application Software suite for networking. Reference designs include the T2080RDB evaluation board. Third-party tools from Wind River, Mentor Graphics, and Green Hills are qualified for T2080NSN8T1B. All toolchains target the e6500 core's AltiVec SIMD extensions and DPAA driver APIs. T2080NSN8T1B debugging uses CoreNet Trace and JTAG interfaces compliant with IEEE 1149.1.
T2080NSN8T1B 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:
- 1.8GHz
- 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.
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