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NXP Semiconductors T2080NXN8PTB
- Part No.:
- T2080NXN8PTB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 896-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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T2080NXN8PTB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ 1.533GHZ 896FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
T2080NXN8PTB 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, 64-bit DDR3/3L memory controller (2133 MT/s), and integrated Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) with FMAN/QMAN/BMAN/SEC/DCE/PME accelerators. It serves as a control-and-data-plane processor in enterprise switches, service provider routers, and wireless infrastructure control cards.
For engineers reviewing the T2080NXN8PTB datasheet, T2080NXN8PTB pinout, T2080NXN8PTB application, or T2080NXN8PTB equivalent, key selection criteria include its 16-lane 10 GHz SerDes, four 10 Gb/s MACs with XFI/XAUI/HiGig support, dual PCIe Gen3 + dual PCIe Gen2 interfaces, hardware virtualization support (hypervisor privilege level, PAMU v2, SR-IOV), and QorIQ Trust Architecture with secure boot and tamper detection.
Technical Context
The T2080NXN8PTB implements a coherent CoreNet interconnect fabric enabling prioritized, bandwidth-allocated transactions between four e6500 cores, 512 KB platform cache with prefetch, DPAA accelerators, and I/O peripherals. Its hybrid 32/64-bit execution mode supports legacy software migration while delivering 6.0 DMIPS/MHz per core.
Hardware-assisted virtualization includes hypervisor-level privilege, logical-to-real address translation offload, vMPIC, vDMA, and DPAA-level Ethernet MAC and accelerator virtualization. The integrated SEC engine delivers cryptographic acceleration up to 10 Gb/s, and DCE provides compression/decompression at up to 17.5 Gb/s.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| e6500 Core Count | Four dual-threaded 64-bit cores - delivers eight virtual threads with 1.7× single-thread performance and full AltiVec SIMD for media/networking algorithms. |
| Max Core Frequency | 1.8 GHz - enables high-throughput control plane processing with seven-stage pipeline for low branch misprediction latency. |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB banked, shared - reduces inter-core data movement latency and improves cache coherency efficiency across all four cores. |
| Memory Interface | 64-bit DDR3/3L up to 2133 MT/s with 72-bit ECC - supports error-resilient, high-bandwidth system memory for real-time packet buffering and forwarding. |
| DPAA Throughput | FMAN parsing/classification up to 24 Gb/s; SEC crypto up to 10 Gb/s; DCE compression up to 17.5 Gb/s - offloads CPU-intensive networking functions from application cores. |
| SerDes Lanes | 16 lanes configurable up to 10 GHz - enables flexible high-speed connectivity including four 10 Gb/s Ethernet (XFI/XAUI/HiGig), PCIe Gen3, SATA 2.0, and RapidIO. |
| PCIe Interfaces | 2× Gen3 + 2× Gen2 endpoints - supports multi-tier switch fabrics, NIC offload, and high-bandwidth peripheral attachment with SR-IOV capability. |
| Security Features | Secure boot, tamper detection, volatile key storage, alternate image revocation - enforces trusted execution and firmware integrity in carrier-grade and defense applications. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 25 mm × 25 mm, 896-pin FC-BGA, 0.8 mm pitch, RoHS-compliant, lead-free.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A1–A12, B1–B12, etc. (all 896 pins) | Ball-grid array signal/power/ground terminals | Specific assignment defined by NXP T2080 Ball Map (Document T2080FS REV 2); includes DDR3 address/control/data, SerDes differential pairs, PCIe/SRIO/Aurora lanes, I²C/UART/USB signals, and power delivery networks. |
| VDD_DDR, VDD_CORE, VDD_IO, etc. | Power supply domains | Dedicated voltage rails requiring independent regulation and sequencing per NXP power-up sequence specification (T2080FS Section 3.2). |
| RESET_REQ, POR_B, JTAG_TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO | System control and debug interface | Asynchronous reset assertion, power-on reset timing control, and IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan access for production test and debug. |
| CLKIN, CLKOUT, REFCLK | Clock input/output references | Accepts 100 MHz differential reference clock; generates internal PLL clocks for core, memory, and SerDes subsystems with jitter specifications per T2080FS Table 12. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Hardware Virtualization Support | Hypervisor privilege level, PAMU v2 IOMMU, vMPIC, and DPAA-level MAC/accelerator virtualization enable safe co-location of control and data plane workloads in isolated guest environments. |
| Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) | FMAN/QMAN/BMAN/SEC/DCE/PME accelerators offload packet parsing, queue scheduling, buffer management, crypto, compression, and pattern matching - freeing CPU cores for application logic. |
| QorIQ Trust Architecture | Secure boot with hash verification, tamper-detect circuitry, volatile key storage, and alternate image revocation provide root-of-trust for firmware updates and runtime security enforcement. |
| CoreNet Coherent Interconnect | Low-latency, prioritized, bandwidth-allocated fabric connecting cores, L2 cache, platform cache, accelerators, and I/O - ensures deterministic response for real-time control plane tasks. |
| Hybrid 32/64-bit Execution Mode | Native support for legacy 32-bit PowerPC binaries while enabling transition to 64-bit addressing and instruction set - simplifies software migration without sacrificing performance. |
Applications
| Enterprise Switch Control Plane | Service Provider Edge Router |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Modular Layer 3 Ethernet switch with 48x 1 GbE ports and 4x 10 GbE uplinks requiring real-time routing table updates, ACL enforcement, and SNMP telemetry. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Integrated control-and-data-plane processor executing Linux-based switching stack, managing SerDes-linked PHYs, and accelerating packet classification via FMAN. Use Value: 24 Gb/s FMAN parsing throughput and hardware QoS enable sub-50 µs latency for priority traffic shaping and DCB-compliant converged network operation. |
Use Scenario: Carrier-class edge router supporting MPLS, BGP, and IPv6 forwarding with deep packet inspection for subscriber policy enforcement. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control plane host running routing protocols while offloading DPI, encryption, and compression to SEC/DCE/PME engines within DPAA. Use Value: 10 Gb/s SEC crypto and 17.5 Gb/s DCE compression allow line-rate IPsec tunneling and HTTP payload optimization without CPU saturation. |
| Wireless Infrastructure Control Card | Military Ruggedized SBC |
Use Scenario: LTE base station control card managing radio resource allocation, OAM, and fronthaul/backhaul interface bridging across CPRI and Ethernet. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time control processor interfacing with FPGA-based radio front-end via Aurora SerDes links and managing 10 GbE backhaul interfaces. Use Value: 16-lane 10 GHz SerDes with Aurora support enables deterministic low-jitter fronthaul synchronization and scalable backhaul bandwidth expansion. |
Use Scenario: MIL-STD-810G-certified single-board computer for avionics networking with encrypted comms, secure boot, and fault-tolerant partitioning. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Trusted computing root hosting separation kernel, enforcing isolation between mission-critical and non-critical partitions using hardware virtualization and PAMU v2. Use Value: Tamper detection, volatile key storage, and alternate image revocation ensure firmware integrity and rapid recovery from physical or cyber intrusion events. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| NXP T2081NXN8PTB | 780-pin package, 8 SerDes lanes (vs. 16), no SATA or SRIO, only one PCIe Gen3 controller - lower I/O count and reduced feature set. | Targeted at cost-sensitive upgrades from T1042; lacks dual SATA and RapidIO needed for storage-integrated or chip-to-chip interconnect designs. | Select T2081NXN8PTB only when board space, BOM cost, or SerDes lane count must be reduced - not a drop-in replacement for T2080NXN8PTB. |
| NXP LS1046AXE7QQB | ARM Cortex-A72 quad-core, 1.8 GHz, 2 MB L2, but no e6500/AltiVec, no SEC/DCE/PME, only 8-lane SerDes, no tamper detection. | Designed for Linux-based SDN/NFV edge gateways; lacks hardware crypto acceleration and trust architecture required for carrier-grade secure control planes. | Choose LS1046AXE7QQB for ARM ecosystem alignment and lower power; avoid where Power Architecture toolchain, AltiVec, or QorIQ Trust features are mandatory. |
Compared with T2080NXN8PTB, T2081NXN8PTB offers identical core architecture but reduced I/O and no tamper detection, while LS1046AXE7QQB shifts to ARM and omits critical DPAA accelerators and security features - making T2080NXN8PTB uniquely suited for high-assurance, mixed-control-and-data-plane deployments.
Availability
T2080NXN8PTB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for enterprise switching, service provider routing, and wireless infrastructure control applications requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and traceable sourcing from authorized channels.
Supply support for T2080NXN8PTB 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 T2080NXN8PTB belongs to NXP's QorIQ T-Series communications processors, designed specifically for mid-range control-and-data-plane integration in carrier-grade networking equipment where performance-per-watt, hardware virtualization, and accelerated packet processing are critical.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3/3L speed supported by the T2080NXN8PTB?
The T2080NXN8PTB supports DDR3/3L memory up to 2133 MT/s with 72-bit bus width including ECC. This requires strict adherence to NXP's layout guidelines for signal integrity and timing closure, especially for the 64-bit data bus and address/command nets. The T2080NXN8PTB memory controller also supports programmable read/write leveling and on-die termination calibration to maintain stability across temperature and voltage variations.
Does the T2080NXN8PTB support hardware virtualization for real-time operating systems?
Yes, the T2080NXN8PTB includes hardware-assisted virtualization features essential for RTOS coexistence: hypervisor privilege level, PAMU v2 for I/O memory management, vMPIC for virtual interrupt handling, and vDMA for user-level direct memory access. These capabilities enable deterministic partitioning of time-critical RTOS tasks alongside Linux-based control plane services without cross-environment interference.
Is tamper detection available on the T2080NXN8PTB?
Yes, tamper detection is a confirmed feature of the T2080NXN8PTB and part of its QorIQ Trust Architecture. It includes active tamper sensing circuitry that triggers secure wipe of volatile keys and halts boot if physical intrusion is detected. This functionality is documented in the T2080FS REV 2 datasheet and enabled via dedicated fuse and sensor pins on the 896-ball package.
How many 10 Gb/s Ethernet MACs does the T2080NXN8PTB support?
The T2080NXN8PTB supports up to four 10 Gb/s Ethernet MACs with interface options including XFI, XAUI, and HiGig+. These MACs are implemented in the FMAN block and can be flexibly assigned to SerDes lanes. Each 10 Gb/s MAC operates independently and supports full line-rate packet processing when paired with QMAN/BMAN for scheduling and buffer management.
What development tools are officially supported for the T2080NXN8PTB?
NXP officially supports CodeWarrior Development Studio for Power Architecture, NXP Linux SDK, and VortiQa Application Software suite for the T2080NXN8PTB. Reference design hardware includes the T2080RDB evaluation board. Third-party tools from Enea, Green Hills, Mentor Graphics, and Wind River are also qualified for use with this processor.
T2080NXN8PTB 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:
- 1.533GHz
- 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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2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
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