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NXP Semiconductors T2080NXE8MQLB
- Part No.:
- T2080NXE8MQLB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 896-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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T2080NXE8MQLB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ T2 1.2GHZ 896FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
T2080NXE8MQLB from NXP is a 28 nm QorIQ communications processor featuring four dual-threaded 64-bit e6500 Power Architecture® cores, 2 MB shared L2 cache, and integrated Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) for packet parsing, classification, and crypto acceleration up to 10 Gb/s. It delivers up to 1.8 GHz core frequency, supports DDR3/3L memory at 2133 MT/s, and targets mid-range control/data plane applications in enterprise switches and wireless infrastructure.
For engineers reviewing the T2080NXE8MQLB datasheet, T2080NXE8MQLB pinout, T2080NXE8MQLB application, or T2080NXE8MQLB equivalent, key selection considerations include SerDes lane count (16× up to 10 GHz), PCIe Gen3/Gen2 configuration (2× Gen3 + 2× Gen2), 8× 1 Gb/s MACs with SGMII/RGMII support, hardware virtualization with hypervisor privilege level, and SEC-based cryptography acceleration.
Technical Context
The T2080NXE8MQLB implements a coherent CoreNet interconnect fabric enabling prioritized, bandwidth-allocated transactions between four e6500 cores, 512 KB platform cache with prefetch, and DPAA subsystems (FMAN/QMAN/BMAN). Its architecture integrates PAMU v2 for I/O virtualization, SR-IOV-capable PCIe controllers, and RMan for chip-to-chip RapidIO messaging - exclusive to T2080 variants.
It supports hybrid 32/64-bit execution mode, advanced power gating, and three privilege levels (user/supervisor/hypervisor). The DPAA offloads packet processing via dedicated hardware: FMAN parses/classifies at up to 24 Gb/s, QMAN manages 224 queues with ordering guarantees, and SEC accelerates AES/SHA/RC4 at line rate for 10 GbE interfaces.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| e6500 Core Count | Four dual-threaded 64-bit Power Architecture® cores - delivers 8 virtual threads with 1.7× single-thread performance gain. |
| Max Core Frequency | 1.8 GHz - enables high-throughput control plane execution while maintaining low-latency 7-stage pipeline. |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB banked, shared - reduces inter-core data transfer latency and improves cache coherency efficiency. |
| Memory Interface | 64-bit DDR3/3L up to 2133 MT/s with ECC - supports up to 128 GB addressable memory with error correction for mission-critical systems. |
| SerDes Lanes | 16 lanes, configurable up to 10 GHz - enables flexible high-speed connectivity including 4× 10GbE XFI/XAUI and 2× SATA 2.0. |
| PCIe Support | 2× Gen3 + 2× Gen2 endpoints - provides scalable host/peripheral connectivity with SR-IOV for virtualized I/O partitioning. |
| DPAA Crypto Throughput | 10 Gb/s SEC acceleration - offloads TLS/IPsec encryption/decryption from CPU, preserving core cycles for application logic. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 25 mm × 25 mm, 896-pin PBGA, 0.8 mm pitch - RoHS-compliant, thermally enhanced for industrial temperature operation (–40°C to +105°C).
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A1–A12, B1–B12, etc. (all 896 pins) | Ball-grid array signal/power/ground terminals | Pinout defined per NXP reference schematic T2080RDB; includes dedicated VDD_DDR, VDD_CORE, VDD_IO banks with separate decoupling requirements. |
| DDR3_DQ[0:63], DDR3_DM[0:7] | DDR3/3L data and mask interface | 64-bit data bus with 8-bit ECC; requires matched trace lengths and on-die termination calibration for 2133 MT/s operation. |
| PCIE0_TX/RX[0:7], PCIE1_TX/RX[0:7] | PCIe Gen3 differential pairs | Two full x8 Gen3 links; each pair routed as controlled-impedance 100 Ω differential traces with <15 ps skew. |
| SGMII0–SGMII7 | Serial Gigabit Media Independent Interface | Eight independent 1.25 Gb/s PHY interfaces supporting IEEE 802.3 standards; each requires AC-coupling and 50 Ω single-ended routing. |
| FMAN_DTSEC0–DTSEC7 | Data path Ethernet MAC controllers | Eight 1 Gb/s MACs with integrated frame buffering; mapped to SerDes lanes for SGMII/RGMII/XAUI physical layer binding. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Hardware Virtualization Support | Hypervisor privilege level + PAMU v2 IOMMU enables secure guest OS isolation with DMA memory protection and configurable storage profiles. |
| DPAA Packet Processing Engine | FMAN/QMAN/BMAN subsystem handles 24 Gb/s packet parsing, 224-queue scheduling, and buffer pool management - eliminating software polling overhead. |
| AltiVec SIMD Engine | Per-core vector unit accelerates media/networking algorithms (e.g., FEC, FFT) with native inline C programming and lower power than discrete DSPs. |
| Secure Boot & Tamper Detection | Immutable ROM-based boot flow with cryptographic signature verification and active tamper response (fuse blowing, key zeroization) - certified for secure networking deployments. |
| RapidIO 2.1 with RMan | Two 5 GHz SRIO ports with Type 9 streaming and Type 11 messaging - enables deterministic chip-to-chip communication in distributed control plane systems. |
Applications
| Enterprise Switch Control Plane | Wireless Base Station Control Card |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Modular Ethernet switch managing Layer 2/3 forwarding, ACL enforcement, and SNMP telemetry across 48+ ports. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Integrated control and data plane processor executing switching OS, running DPAA-accelerated packet classification, and hosting secure management stack. Use Value: 8 virtual cores handle concurrent control tasks while DPAA offloads 24 Gb/s of packet inspection - reducing latency spikes during traffic bursts. | Use Scenario: LTE eNodeB control card performing radio resource management, backhaul protocol termination (S1/X2), and OAM functions. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time control processor with hardware virtualization isolating baseband and management partitions, using SEC for IPsec tunneling. Use Value: Hypervisor-enforced partitioning prevents baseband software faults from compromising security services - meeting 3GPP TS 33.401 integrity requirements. |
| Industrial Secure Router | Avionics Networking Module |
Use Scenario: Ruggedized router for factory automation networks requiring firewall, VLAN segmentation, and encrypted SCADA traffic handling. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Trusted computing root with secure boot, tamper detection, and runtime key revocation - enforcing chain-of-trust from boot ROM to Linux kernel. Use Value: On-die tamper sensors trigger immediate key erasure upon physical intrusion - satisfying IEC 62443-3-3 SL2 security assurance requirements. | Use Scenario: DO-254-certifiable networking module in flight deck instrumentation, aggregating ARINC 429, AFDX, and Ethernet traffic. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Deterministic real-time processor with CoreNet fabric QoS guarantees, RMan for time-triggered inter-module messaging, and ECC-protected memory. Use Value: Hardware-enforced memory protection and lockstep-capable peripherals enable dual-redundant AFDX endpoint implementation per RTCA DO-178C Level A. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| T2080NXE7MQLB | Same package and pinout; reduced max frequency (1.7 GHz vs. 1.8 GHz) and lower thermal design power (22 W vs. 25 W). | Suitable for cost-sensitive edge routers where 100 MHz headroom is non-critical and cooling budget is constrained. | Select when thermal envelope limits exceed 25 W or when validated firmware operates reliably below 1.8 GHz. |
| T2081NXE7MQLB | 780-pin package (vs. 896), 8 SerDes lanes (vs. 16), no SATA/RapidIO, reduced PCIe (1× Gen3 + 3× Gen2), 7× 1 Gb/s MACs. | Targeted at space-constrained designs reusing T1042 PCB layouts; lacks chip-to-chip interconnect for distributed control topologies. | Choose only if board footprint is fixed at 23×23 mm and RapidIO/SATA are unnecessary for the system architecture. |
Compared with T2080NXE8MQLB, T2080NXE7MQLB trades 100 MHz peak frequency for lower power, while T2081NXE7MQLB sacrifices SerDes bandwidth, SATA, and RapidIO to fit a smaller footprint - neither offers drop-in replacement without hardware revision.
Availability
T2080NXE8MQLB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for enterprise switching, wireless infrastructure, industrial secure routing, and avionics networking applications requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and traceable sourcing.
Supply support for T2080NXE8MQLB 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 specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and communications markets, with leadership in Power Architecture® and EdgeVerse™ platforms.
The T2080NXE8MQLB belongs to NXP's QorIQ T Series communications processors, designed specifically for mid-range control and mixed control/data plane applications demanding hardware virtualization, DPAA acceleration, and deterministic real-time performance.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the T2080NXE8MQLB?
The T2080NXE8MQLB operates at a maximum core frequency of 1.8 GHz across all four e6500 dual-threaded cores. This rating is guaranteed under industrial temperature conditions (–40°C to +105°C) with appropriate voltage and cooling. The T2080NXE8MQLB achieves this speed while maintaining a seven-stage pipeline for low-latency branch response - critical for control plane workloads with unpredictable code flow.
Does the T2080NXE8MQLB support hardware virtualization?
Yes, the T2080NXE8MQLB includes comprehensive hardware virtualization support: an extra hypervisor privilege level, logical-to-real address translation offload, PAMU v2 for I/O MMU paging, vMPIC for virtual interrupt management, and DPAA-level virtualization for Ethernet MACs and accelerators. These features enable concurrent, isolated execution of Linux KVM, NXP hypervisor, or containerized workloads - verified in NXP's Linux SDK and VortiQa reference implementations.
What memory types and speeds does the T2080NXE8MQLB support?
The T2080NXE8MQLB integrates a 64-bit DDR3/3L SDRAM controller supporting data rates up to 2133 MT/s with 72-bit bus width (64-bit data + 8-bit ECC). It supports both DDR3L (1.35 V) and standard DDR3 (1.5 V) modules, with on-die termination calibration and programmable drive strength. The controller implements ECC scrubbing, address mirroring, and multi-bank activation to sustain bandwidth under mixed read/write loads typical in networking stacks.
How many 10 GbE interfaces can the T2080NXE8MQLB support?
The T2080NXE8MQLB supports up to four 10 GbE interfaces via its SerDes lanes, configured as XFI, XAUI, or HiGig+. Each 10 GbE MAC is implemented in the FMAN block and paired with dedicated SerDes lanes capable of 10 GHz operation. The T2080NXE8MQLB's 16-lane SerDes allows simultaneous use of all four 10 GbE ports alongside other high-speed interfaces like PCIe Gen3 and SATA - confirmed in the T2080FS reference manual Rev 2.
Is the T2080NXE8MQLB pin-compatible with any other NXP processors?
No, the T2080NXE8MQLB is not pin-compatible with other NXP processors. It uses a unique 896-pin PBGA package (25 mm × 25 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) distinct from the T2081 (780-pin, 23 mm × 23 mm) and earlier P-series devices. While the T2081 is pin-compatible with the T1042, the T2080NXE8MQLB requires its own dedicated PCB layout - verified by NXP's T2080RDB reference design and mechanical drawings in document T2080FS REV 2.
T2080NXE8MQLB 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:
- -
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