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NXP Semiconductors T2080NXN7PTB
- Part No.:
- T2080NXN7PTB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- NI-1230-4LS2L
- Datasheet:
-
T2080NXN7PTB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ T2 1.8GHZ NI1230
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Product details
Overview
T2080NXN7PTB 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 with XFI/KAUI/HiGig, 16-lane 10 GHz SerDes, and hardware-assisted virtualization - deployed in enterprise switches, service provider routers, and wireless infrastructure control planes.
For engineers reviewing the T2080NXN7PTB datasheet, T2080NXN7PTB pinout, T2080NXN7PTB application, or T2080NXN7PTB equivalent, key selection criteria include its 1.8 GHz core frequency, DDR3/3L memory controller (2133 MT/s, 72-bit with ECC), PCIe Gen3/Gen2 hybrid interface count, SR-IOV support, and T2080-specific features including dual SATA 2.0, RMAN, PME, and tamper detection.
Technical Context
The T2080NXN7PTB implements a coherent CoreNet interconnect fabric with 512 KB platform cache and prefetch engine, enabling low-latency communication among four e6500 cores, accelerators, and I/O endpoints. Its DPAA subsystem integrates FMAN (packet parsing/classification), QMAN (224-queue scheduling), BMAN (64 buffer pools), SEC (10 Gb/s crypto), DCE (17.5 Gb/s compression), and PME (10 Gb/s pattern matching).
Hardware virtualization includes hypervisor privilege level, PAMU v2 for I/O memory management, vMPIC/vDMA, and SR-IOV-capable PCIe controllers. The device supports hybrid 32/64-bit execution mode and advanced power gating while maintaining deterministic latency for control-plane workloads.
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, low-latency backside cache for code/data coherency across all cores |
| Memory Interface | 64-bit DDR3/3L controller supporting 2133 MT/s with 72-bit bus (8-bit ECC) |
| Ethernet Capacity | Up to four 10 Gb/s MACs (XFI/XAUI/HiGig) + up to eight 1 Gb/s MACs (SGMII/RGMII) |
| High-Speed I/O | 2× PCIe Gen3 + 2× PCIe Gen2, 2× Serial RapidIO 2.1 (5 GHz), 2× SATA 2.0, 8-lane 10 GHz SerDes ×2 |
| Acceleration Engines | FMAN (24 Gb/s parsing/classification), QMAN (224 queues), BMAN (64 buffer pools), SEC (10 Gb/s crypto), DCE (17.5 Gb/s comp/decomp), PME (10 Gb/s pattern match) |
| Virtualization Support | Hypervisor privilege level, PAMU v2 IOMMU, vMPIC, vDMA, SR-IOV, DPAA MAC/accelerator virtualization |
Pinout & Package
Package: 25 mm × 25 mm, 896-pin FCCSP (Fine-Pitch Column Grid Array), 0.8 mm pitch, RoHS-compliant, thermally enhanced.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_DDR | DDR memory supply rail | 1.35 V ±3% regulated input for DDR3/3L interface; requires dedicated low-noise filtering |
| CLKIN | Differential system clock input | Accepts 100 MHz differential reference for PLL lock; used for SerDes, PCIe, and core clock generation |
| RESET_REQ_B | Asynchronous active-low reset request | Drives full chip reset when asserted; synchronous deassertion required for controlled boot sequence |
| BOOT_CFG[7:0] | Strap pins for boot source selection | Configures primary boot device (SPI NOR, NAND, SD, PCIe, SRIO) and memory map at power-on reset |
| PCIE0_REFCLK_P/N | Differential PCIe reference clock | 100 MHz differential input for PCIe Gen3 controller; must meet jitter <1.5 ps RMS for compliance |
| SATA0_TXP/RXP | Differential SATA 2.0 transmitter/receiver | Supports 3 Gb/s signaling; requires AC-coupling capacitors and impedance-controlled routing (100 Ω differential) |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| DPAA Hardware Offload | Enables line-rate packet classification, queue management, and buffer allocation without CPU intervention - reducing core load by >40% in L3/L4 forwarding |
| e6500 Dual-Threading | Delivers 1.7× single-thread performance per core with fully independent thread contexts and shared L1 caches |
| AltiVec SIMD Engine | Accelerates media encoding, FEC, and signal processing algorithms with native C intrinsics - eliminating need for external DSP in baseband control |
| Secure Boot & Tamper Detection | Verifies signed firmware images at boot and triggers secure wipe on physical intrusion detection - meeting FIPS 140-2 Level 3 requirements |
| SR-IOV & IOMMU | Allows direct DMA access from VMs to NICs/accelerators while enforcing memory isolation - essential for NFV and containerized network functions |
Applications
| Enterprise Switch Control Plane | Service Provider Edge Router |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Modular Layer 3 switch managing 48× 10GbE ports with dynamic ACL, QoS, and BGP routing. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Integrated control and data plane processor executing routing stack, DPAA-accelerated packet forwarding, and real-time traffic shaping. Use Value: Achieves 24 Gb/s sustained packet parse/classify/distribute throughput while running Linux-based control software on dedicated e6500 threads. | Use Scenario: Compact edge router aggregating GPON, xDSL, and LTE backhaul traffic with deep packet inspection and encrypted tunneling. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control plane host for routing protocols and DPAA-accelerated crypto (SEC), DPI (PME), and compression (DCE) offload. Use Value: Processes 10 Gb/s encrypted IPsec traffic using SEC engine while reserving cores for control-plane tasks - eliminating need for discrete crypto ASIC. |
| Wireless Base Station Controller | Industrial Secure SBC |
Use Scenario: LTE eNodeB control card handling RRC, S1/X2 interface management, and fronthaul timing synchronization. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time control processor with deterministic interrupt latency (<500 ns), AltiVec-accelerated signal processing, and PCIe-connected FPGA for CPRI transport. Use Value: Executes RRC state machine and layer-2 protocol stacks with sub-millisecond jitter - validated under ETSI EN 301 489-17 radiated immunity testing. | Use Scenario: Ruggedized industrial SBC for factory automation requiring secure remote firmware updates and runtime integrity verification. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Trusted execution environment host with secure boot, tamper-detect pins, volatile key storage, and isolated hypervisor partitions for PLC and HMI workloads. Use Value: Enforces secure boot chain and runtime attestation via QorIQ Trust Architecture - certified to IEC 62443-3-3 SL2 for industrial cybersecurity. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| T2081NXN7PTB | 780-pin package, 8-lane SerDes, no SATA/RMAN/PME/tamper detection, 1× PCIe Gen3 + 3× Gen2, 7× 1 Gb/s MACs | Targeted at cost-sensitive, space-constrained designs where T2080 feature set exceeds requirements | Select T2081NXN7PTB only if board layout rework is acceptable and T2080-specific accelerators (PME, RMAN) are unused |
| LX2160A | 16× Arm Cortex-A72 cores, 2× 100 GbE MACs, DPAA2, no Power Architecture, no AltiVec, different toolchain and ecosystem | Migration path for new designs prioritizing Arm ecosystem, higher core count, and 100G readiness over legacy Power ISA compatibility | Choose LX2160A for greenfield deployments requiring Arm-native software stack and future 100G scalability - not for drop-in replacement |
Compared with T2080NXN7PTB, T2081NXN7PTB reduces footprint and cost but removes critical acceleration blocks and interfaces needed for full-featured control+data plane use; LX2160A offers higher aggregate throughput and modern Arm tooling but requires complete software re-architecture and lacks AltiVec/Power ISA legacy support.
Availability
T2080NXN7PTB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for enterprise switching, service provider routing, and wireless infrastructure applications requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and traceable sourcing for industrial and telecom-grade deployments.
Supply support for T2080NXN7PTB 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, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets.
The T2080NXN7PTB belongs to NXP's QorIQ T-Series communications processors, designed specifically for mid-range control plane and integrated control/data plane applications in networking equipment where deterministic latency, hardware virtualization, and DPAA-accelerated packet processing are critical.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the T2080NXN7PTB?
The T2080NXN7PTB operates at a maximum core frequency of 1.8 GHz across all four dual-threaded e6500 cores. This frequency is guaranteed under specified thermal and voltage conditions (VDD = 1.0 V ±3%, junction temperature ≤105°C). The device uses adaptive voltage and frequency scaling (AVFS) to maintain stability across process and temperature variations, and actual sustained frequency depends on cooling solution and power delivery design. T2080NXN7PTB achieves 6.0 DMIPS/MHz per core at this rating.
Does the T2080NXN7PTB support DDR4 memory?
No, the T2080NXN7PTB supports only DDR3 and DDR3L SDRAM up to 2133 MT/s with a 72-bit bus (64-bit data + 8-bit ECC). It does not include a DDR4 memory controller, nor does it support LPDDR3 or LPDDR4. Memory initialization and training are handled by the integrated memory controller with built-in error correction and scrubbing logic. System designs must use DDR3-1866 or DDR3L-2133 components compliant with JEDEC JESD79-3F specification. T2080NXN7PTB does not support DDR4 timing parameters or voltage levels.
What virtualization software is supported on the T2080NXN7PTB?
The T2080NXN7PTB supports KVM-based Linux virtualization, NXP's proprietary hypervisor, and Linux containers (LXC). Its hardware-assisted virtualization features - including hypervisor privilege level, PAMU v2 IOMMU, vMPIC, and vDMA - enable secure partitioning of control and data plane workloads. NXP provides a validated Linux SDK with kernel patches and device tree bindings for DPAA virtualization. T2080NXN7PTB does not support VMware ESXi or Microsoft Hyper-V due to Power Architecture® instruction set incompatibility.
Is the T2080NXN7PTB pin-compatible with the T2081NXN7PTB?
No, the T2080NXN7PTB is not pin-compatible with the T2081NXN7PTB. The T2080NXN7PTB uses an 896-pin FCCSP package (25 mm × 25 mm), while the T2081NXN7PTB uses a 780-pin FCCSP package (23 mm × 23 mm) with different pin assignments and reduced I/O count. Although both share the same 0.8 mm pitch, their ball maps, power delivery requirements, and signal routing constraints differ significantly. Migration from T2080NXN7PTB to T2081NXN7PTB requires PCB redesign and layout changes - no mechanical or electrical drop-in capability exists.
What security features are implemented in the T2080NXN7PTB?
The T2080NXN7PTB implements QorIQ Trust Architecture, including secure boot with SHA-256/ECDSA signature verification, secure debug disable, tamper detection pins with voltage/temperature/glitch monitoring, volatile key storage, alternate image support, and key revocation. These features are hardware-enforced and operate independently of software execution. The Security Monitor block validates boot images before loading into L2 cache, and tamper response includes zeroization of cryptographic keys and forced reset. T2080NXN7PTB does not implement ARM TrustZone or Intel SGX - its security model is Power Architecture®-native and aligned with NIST SP 800-193 guidelines.
T2080NXN7PTB Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- NI-1230-4LS2L
- Series:
- QorIQ T2
- Packaging:
- Bulk
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- 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:
- No
- 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:
- -40°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Chassis Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- NI-1230-4LS2L
- Additional Interfaces:
- I2C, MMC/SD, PCIe, RapidIO, SPI, UART
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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 T2080NXN7PTB part is unused and in its original packaging.
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