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NXP Semiconductors T2080NXE8TTB
- Part No.:
- T2080NXE8TTB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 896-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
T2080NXE8TTB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ T2 1.8GHZ 896FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
T2080NXE8TTB 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 processing up to 24 Gb/s. It supports up to four 10 Gb/s Ethernet MACs (XFI/XAUI/HiGig), 16-lane 10 GHz SerDes, DDR3/3L memory controller (2133 MT/s, 72-bit with ECC), and hardware virtualization for control/data plane partitioning in enterprise routers and industrial SBCs.
For engineers reviewing the T2080NXE8TTB datasheet, T2080NXE8TTB pinout, T2080NXE8TTB application, or T2080NXE8TTB equivalent, key selection criteria include its 1.8 GHz core frequency, DPAA-accelerated packet classification and crypto (SEC up to 10 Gb/s), PCIe Gen3/Gen2 hybrid interface configuration, and 25 × 25 mm 896-pin FC-BGA package with 0.8 mm pitch.
Technical Context
The T2080NXE8TTB implements a coherent CoreNet interconnect fabric enabling prioritized, bandwidth-allocated transactions between four e6500 cores, 512 KB platform cache with prefetch, and distributed accelerators (FMAN/QMAN/BMAN/SEC/DCE/PME). Its DPAA infrastructure offloads packet parsing, queue scheduling across 224 queues, buffer pool management (64 pools), and pattern matching at line rate.
Hardware virtualization support includes hypervisor privilege level, PAMU v2 I/O MMU with paging, vMPIC, vDMA, and SR-IOV-enabling secure guest isolation for mixed control/data plane workloads. The device integrates dual 8-channel DMA, two USB 2.0 PHYs, SDXC/eMMC host controller, four I²C, four UARTs, and an integrated flash controller for NAND/NOR.
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, shared backside cache enabling low-latency code/data sharing across all cores |
| Memory Interface | 64-bit DDR3/3L controller supporting 2133 MT/s with 72-bit bus including ECC for system reliability |
| DPAA Throughput | FMAN parses/classifies/distributes packets at up to 24 Gb/s; SEC provides crypto acceleration up to 10 Gb/s |
| Ethernet Support | Up to four 10 Gb/s MACs (XFI/XAUI/HiGig), eight 1 Gb/s MACs (SGMII), two 2.5 Gb/s SGMII, two RGMII |
| High-Speed Interconnect | 16-lane SerDes (up to 10 GHz), 2× PCIe Gen3 + 2× PCIe Gen2, 2× SRIO 2.1 (5 GHz), 2× SATA 2.0 |
| Virtualization | Hypervisor privilege level, PAMU v2 I/O MMU, vMPIC, vDMA, SR-IOV, and DPAA accelerator virtualization |
Pinout & Package
Package: 25 mm × 25 mm FC-BGA, 896 pins, 0.8 mm pitch, RoHS-compliant, lead-free, thermal lid.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_DDR | DDR memory power supply | Provides regulated 1.35 V or 1.5 V to DDR3/3L interface; requires dedicated filtering and decoupling |
| CLKIN | Differential reference clock input | Accepts 100 MHz differential clock for system timing; used by PLLs to generate core, SerDes, and peripheral clocks |
| RESET_REQ_B | Asynchronous reset request output | Drives external reset logic; asserts during internal fault detection or security violation events |
| TRST_B | JTAG test reset input | Resets JTAG TAP controller independently of main system reset; required for boundary scan and debug initialization |
| SD_DATA0–SD_DATA3 | eMMC/SDXC data bus | 4-bit bidirectional data path for high-speed SD/MMC/eMMC storage; supports UHS-I mode up to 104 MB/s |
| PCIE_TX0_P/N – PCIE_RX3_P/N | PCIe Gen2/Gen3 differential lanes | Eight dedicated high-speed serial lanes (four TX + four RX pairs); configurable as 2× Gen3 + 2× Gen2 endpoints |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| DPAA Hardware Offload | FMAN/QMAN/BMAN/SEC/DCE/PME accelerators eliminate CPU overhead for packet classification, crypto, compression, and buffer management |
| CoreNet Coherent Fabric | Enables cache-coherent communication among all cores, accelerators, and memory controllers without software-managed coherency protocols |
| Hardware Virtualization | Full hypervisor support with PAMU v2, vMPIC, and DPAA virtualization enables secure, deterministic partitioning of control and data plane workloads |
| AltiVec SIMD Engine | Integrated vector processing unit per e6500 core accelerates media, signal, and networking algorithms with native inline programming |
| Secure Boot & Tamper Detection | Trusted boot chain with fuse-based key storage, volatile key storage, alternate image revocation, and physical tamper detection circuitry |
Applications
| Enterprise Networking | Service Provider Edge |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Modular Ethernet switches with Layer 3 routing, firewall, and deep packet inspection capabilities. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Integrated control and data plane processor executing Linux-based network OS while accelerating packet forwarding via DPAA. Use Value: Achieves 24 Gb/s packet processing throughput with <10 µs latency for control-plane interrupts using FMAN and QMAN scheduling. | Use Scenario: Broadband access gateways aggregating DSL, GPON, and LTE backhaul traffic. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control plane processor managing subscriber sessions and QoS policies, with DPAA offloading traffic shaping and congestion management. Use Value: Supports eight 1 Gb/s MACs and two 10 Gb/s XFI interfaces simultaneously, enabling multi-technology aggregation without external switch fabric. |
| Wireless Infrastructure | Industrial Computing |
Use Scenario: LTE base station control cards handling radio resource management and OAM functions. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time control processor running deterministic RTOS alongside Linux VMs for non-critical services using hardware virtualization. Use Value: Dual 8-channel DMA and vDMA enable zero-copy data movement between radio front-end interfaces and DPAA packet buffers. | Use Scenario: Ruggedized industrial SBCs for factory automation requiring long lifecycle support and functional safety compliance. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main application processor executing real-time PLC logic and HMI rendering while isolating safety-critical tasks in hypervisor-enforced partitions. Use Value: PAMU v2 and IOMMU enforce strict memory protection between guest environments, meeting IEC 61508 SIL-2 requirements. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| T2081NXE7TTB | 780-pin 23×23 mm FC-BGA; 8-lane SerDes; 1× PCIe Gen3 + 3× PCIe Gen2; no SRIO or SATA; 7× 1 Gb/s MACs | Targeted at space-constrained edge devices where T2080NXE8TTB's full SerDes, PCIe, and storage I/O are unnecessary | Select T2081NXE7TTB when board footprint and BOM cost are critical, and 10 Gb/s MAC count and SRIO are not required. |
| P5020NSE8MMB | Same 896-pin package; dual e5500 cores (not e6500); 2.2 GHz max; no DPAA; 12-lane SerDes; 2× 10 Gb/s MACs only | Legacy QorIQ platform with higher single-thread performance but no hardware packet acceleration or virtualization enhancements | Choose P5020NSE8MMB only for existing P5020 designs needing minor refresh; T2080NXE8TTB offers superior throughput-per-watt and modern offload architecture. |
Compared with T2081NXE7TTB, T2080NXE8TTB delivers 2× SerDes lanes, full DPAA, SRIO, SATA, and 2× more 10 Gb/s MACs-justifying its use in full-featured control/data plane systems. Against P5020NSE8MMB, it trades peak clock speed for massively improved parallel packet processing, virtualization, and energy efficiency.
Availability
T2080NXE8TTB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for enterprise networking equipment, service provider edge routers, wireless infrastructure control cards, and industrial SBCs requiring stable component supply over extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for T2080NXE8TTB 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, IoT, and communications markets.
The T2080NXE8TTB belongs to NXP's QorIQ T Series communications processors, designed specifically for mid-range control plane and integrated control/data plane applications demanding high-throughput packet processing, hardware virtualization, and long-term industrial support.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the T2080NXE8TTB?
The T2080NXE8TTB operates at a maximum core frequency of 1.8 GHz across all four dual-threaded e6500 cores. This frequency is achieved under specified thermal and voltage conditions per the official NXP T2080FS datasheet Rev 2. The device maintains this speed while delivering 6.0 DMIPS/MHz per core and sustaining low-latency response for control plane workloads. Thermal design must accommodate peak power dissipation at this frequency, especially when DPAA accelerators are fully utilized. T2080NXE8TTB does not support dynamic overclocking beyond this rated frequency.
Does the T2080NXE8TTB support hardware virtualization for real-time OS partitioning?
Yes, the T2080NXE8TTB supports comprehensive hardware-assisted virtualization including a dedicated hypervisor privilege level, PAMU v2 I/O MMU with paging, vMPIC for virtual interrupt management, and vDMA for user-level direct memory access. These features enable deterministic partitioning of real-time OS instances (e.g., VxWorks or INTEGRITY) alongside Linux VMs, with strict memory and I/O isolation enforced in silicon. The DPAA infrastructure also supports Ethernet MAC and accelerator virtualization, allowing each guest environment to manage its own network interfaces and crypto resources. T2080NXE8TTB is validated for KVM and NXP's proprietary hypervisor.
What Ethernet interface configurations are supported by the T2080NXE8TTB?
The T2080NXE8TTB supports up to four 10 Gb/s MACs (with XFI, XAUI, and HiGig interfaces), eight 1 Gb/s MACs (SGMII), two 2.5 Gb/s SGMII ports, and two RGMII interfaces-all multiplexed over its SerDes lanes. It implements full IEEE 802.1Qbb Priority Flow Control and Data Center Bridging for converged networks. The FMAN within DPAA handles packet parsing and classification at up to 24 Gb/s aggregate throughput. Unlike the T2081NXE7TTB, T2080NXE8TTB retains all eight 1 Gb/s MACs and supports both XAUI and HiGig on its 10 Gb/s ports. T2080NXE8TTB does not support 25 Gb/s or 40 Gb/s Ethernet standards.
Is the T2080NXE8TTB pin-compatible with any other QorIQ processors?
No, the T2080NXE8TTB is not pin-compatible with any other QorIQ processor. It uses a unique 896-pin FC-BGA package (25 × 25 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) optimized for its 16-lane SerDes, dual PCIe Gen3 controllers, and dual SRIO ports. While the T2081NXE7TTB shares architectural lineage and some peripheral sets, it uses a smaller 780-pin package and is pin-compatible only with the T1042-not with T2080NXE8TTB. Migration from P3041/P2041 requires PCB redesign due to different pinout, power delivery, and SerDes layout requirements. T2080NXE8TTB's pin mapping is documented exclusively in the T2080FS Rev 2 package drawing.
What security features are implemented in the T2080NXE8TTB?
The T2080NXE8TTB implements NXP's QorIQ Trust Architecture, including secure boot with immutable ROM-based bootloader, tamper detection circuitry (voltage, temperature, frequency, and glitch sensors), volatile key storage, alternate image revocation, and secure debug disable. Its Security Engine (SEC) provides crypto acceleration for AES, DES, SHA, RSA, and ECC up to 10 Gb/s. The PAMU v2 enforces DMA memory protection, and hardware virtualization isolates security-critical partitions. Unlike the T2081NXE7TTB, T2080NXE8TTB includes full tamper detection. All security features are enabled at manufacturing via one-time programmable fuses and require no external security chips. T2080NXE8TTB meets Common Criteria EAL4+ evaluation assurance level for trusted platform modules.
T2080NXE8TTB 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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