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NXP Semiconductors T2081NSN8TTB
- Part No.:
- T2081NSN8TTB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 780-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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T2081NSN8TTB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ T2 1.8GHZ 780FBGA
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Product details
Overview
T2081NSN8TTB 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, integrated Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA), and a 2 MB shared L2 cache. It delivers up to 7.2 GHz aggregate core performance for control-plane and mixed control/data-plane applications in enterprise switches, wireless infrastructure baseband units, and industrial SBCs.
For engineers reviewing the T2081NSN8TTB datasheet, T2081NSN8TTB pinout, T2081NSN8TTB application, or T2081NSN8TTB equivalent, key selection factors include its 780-pin 23×23 mm package, 1x PCIe Gen3 + 3x PCIe Gen2 interface count, support for up to seven 1 Gb/s MACs and two 10 Gb/s XFI MACs, hardware virtualization with hypervisor privilege level, and DPAA-based packet parsing/classification at 24 Gb/s.
Technical Context
The T2081NSN8TTB implements a coherent CoreNet interconnect fabric with 512 KB platform cache and prefetch engine, enabling low-latency communication between e6500 cores, accelerators, and I/O. Its DPAA subsystem includes FMAN for header parsing and classification, QMAN for multi-level queue scheduling across 224 queues, and BMAN for buffer pool management across 64 pools.
It integrates a 64-bit DDR3/3L memory controller supporting up to 2133 MT/s with 72-bit width including ECC, and an 8-lane SerDes operating up to 10 GHz. Unlike the T2080, it omits SATA, SRIO, RMAN, and Aurora interfaces, and reduces PCIe lanes and Ethernet MAC count to align with its pin-compatible T1042 footprint.
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 shared banked cache enabling efficient code/data sharing across all eight virtual cores |
| Memory Interface | 64-bit DDR3/3L controller up to 2133 MT/s with 72-bit bus including ECC for system reliability |
| PCIe Interfaces | 1× Gen3 + 3× Gen2 controllers supporting endpoint SR-IOV for virtualized I/O partitioning |
| Ethernet MACs | Up to 2× 10 Gb/s XFI/KR and up to 7× 1 Gb/s SGMII, enabling flexible front-panel and backplane connectivity |
| DPAA Throughput | FMAN parses/classifies packets at up to 24 Gb/s; QMAN schedules across 224 queues with strict ordering guarantees |
| Package | 23 mm × 23 mm, 780-pin FC-BGA, 0.8 mm pitch, pin-compatible with T1042 for board reuse |
Pinout & Package
23 mm × 23 mm, 780-pin Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FC-BGA) with 0.8 mm pitch, designed for thermal and signal integrity in mid-range communications equipment. Pinout conforms to T1042 mechanical and electrical compatibility requirements.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_DDR | DDR memory power supply | Provides regulated 1.5 V (DDR3) or 1.35 V (DDR3L) to memory controller I/O and PHY |
| CLKIN | Differential reference clock input | Accepts 100 MHz differential clock for system timing and SerDes PLL reference |
| RESET_REQ_B | Asynchronous reset request input | Drives cold reset sequence when asserted low; synchronous deassertion required for boot stability |
| BOOT_CFG[0:7] | Strap configuration inputs | Determines boot source (SPI NOR, NAND, SD, PCIe), core enable, and debug mode at power-on |
| PCIE_RX[0:7]+/- | PCIe Gen2/Gen3 differential receive lanes | Supports 1× Gen3 (8 GT/s) and 3× Gen2 (5 GT/s) links with automatic speed negotiation |
| SGMII_TX[0:6]+/- | Seven 1 Gb/s SGMII transmit lanes | Drives seven independent 1 Gb/s Ethernet PHYs without external clocking or retiming |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Hardware Virtualization | Hypervisor privilege level, PAMU v2 IOMMU, vMPIC, and vDMA enable secure guest OS isolation and direct device assignment |
| DPAA Acceleration | FMAN/QMAN/BMAN offload packet processing from CPU cores, sustaining 24 Gb/s line-rate forwarding with zero software intervention |
| e6500 SIMD Engine | Integrated AltiVec unit accelerates media and networking algorithms with native inline C programming and 30% lower power vs discrete DSP |
| Power Management | State-retention power gating and dynamic voltage/frequency scaling reduce idle power by >40% versus prior-generation quad-core devices |
| Security Monitor | Secure boot chain with tamper detection, volatile key storage, and alternate image revocation prevents unauthorized firmware execution |
Applications
| Enterprise Switch Control Plane | Wireless Baseband Unit |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Modular Layer 3 Ethernet switch managing routing tables, ACLs, and QoS policies across 48× 1 Gb/s ports and 4× 10 Gb/s uplinks. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Integrated control and data plane processor executing Linux-based switching stack while accelerating packet classification and flow policing via DPAA. Use Value: Enables single-chip control plane with deterministic latency under 10 µs for critical control traffic, eliminating need for separate network processor ASIC. | Use Scenario: LTE macro base station control card handling L2/L3 protocol stack, CPRI fronthaul interface management, and radio resource control. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time control processor running RTOS and Linux partitions, coordinating FPGA-based PHY layer and managing 7× SGMII-connected remote radio units. Use Value: Delivers 1.8 GHz deterministic core performance with hardware-accelerated encryption (SEC) and deep packet inspection (PME) for secure user plane traffic. |
| Industrial SBC | Secure Router Appliance |
Use Scenario: Fanless ruggedized single-board computer deployed in factory automation for PLC logic execution, EtherCAT master control, and OPC UA gateway services. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Deterministic real-time processor with dual e6500 threads per core, DDR ECC memory protection, and 7× 1 Gb/s MACs for multi-network segmentation. Use Value: Supports concurrent real-time tasks (sub-50 µs jitter) and non-real-time services on isolated virtual machines using KVM hypervisor. | Use Scenario: Unified threat management (UTM) appliance performing firewall, IPS, SSL inspection, and application control across 8× 1 Gb/s WAN/LAN interfaces. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Cryptographic and pattern-matching accelerator host, leveraging SEC (10 Gb/s) and PME (10 Gb/s) engines alongside DPAA for stateful packet inspection. Use Value: Achieves 3.2 Gbps full-threat inspection throughput without proxy bottlenecks, enabled by hardware-accelerated TLS decryption and regex matching. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| T2080NSN8TTB | 896-pin package, 16-lane SerDes, 2× SATA, 2× SRIO, 4× 10 Gb/s MACs, RMAN, Aurora | Supports higher-bandwidth backplane interconnects and dual-storage boot redundancy | Select T2080NSN8TTB when requiring SRIO, SATA, or full 4× 10G MAC capability not present in T2081NSN8TTB |
| T1042NXN8MMB | Quad-core e5500, 1.4 GHz, 128 KB L2, no DPAA, 4× 1 Gb/s MACs, 2× PCIe Gen2, 624-pin | Lacks hardware acceleration, virtualization, and high-speed SerDes; targets cost-sensitive legacy migration | Select T1042NXN8MMB only for brownfield designs where T2081NSN8TTB's DPAA and virtualization are unnecessary |
Compared with T2080NSN8TTB, T2081NSN8TTB trades SerDes lanes, SATA, and SRIO for smaller footprint and T1042 pin compatibility-ideal for board reuse. Against T1042NXN8MMB, it delivers 2.6× higher DMIPS/core, integrated DPAA, and hardware virtualization, enabling next-gen UTM and SBC designs without architectural overhaul.
Availability
T2081NSN8TTB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for enterprise switching, wireless infrastructure baseband units, and industrial SBCs requiring stable component supply, long lifecycle support, and validated thermal performance in convection-cooled enclosures.
Supply support for T2081NSN8TTB 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 QorIQ T series-including T2081NSN8TTB-is designed specifically for mid-range communications infrastructure requiring integrated control/data plane processing, hardware-accelerated packet handling, and hardware-enforced virtualization in space-constrained platforms.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3/3L memory speed supported by T2081NSN8TTB?
T2081NSN8TTB supports DDR3/3L memory speeds up to 2133 MT/s using its 64-bit controller with 72-bit bus width including ECC. This enables high-bandwidth access for DPAA buffer management and real-time packet processing, with validated operation across industrial temperature ranges (-40°C to +105°C) when paired with JEDEC-compliant modules.
Does T2081NSN8TTB support hardware virtualization for Linux KVM guests?
Yes, T2081NSN8TTB supports full hardware-assisted virtualization for Linux KVM, including hypervisor privilege level, PAMU v2 IOMMU for DMA protection, vMPIC for virtual interrupt delivery, and vDMA for user-mode data movement. The NXP Linux SDK provides pre-integrated KVM patches and device tree bindings optimized for T2081NSN8TTB's DPAA and security peripherals.
How many 10 Gb/s Ethernet interfaces does T2081NSN8TTB support?
T2081NSN8TTB supports up to two 10 Gb/s Ethernet MACs via XFI/KR interfaces, implemented within its integrated FMAN block. These operate independently of the seven 1 Gb/s SGMII MACs and are fully integrated with DPAA for hardware-accelerated parsing, classification, and queue management at line rate.
Is T2081NSN8TTB pin-compatible with any other NXP processors?
Yes, T2081NSN8TTB is explicitly pin-compatible with the quad-core T1042 processor, sharing identical 780-pin FC-BGA mechanical and electrical specifications. This allows customers to reuse existing PCB layouts and migrate from T1042 to T2081NSN8TTB for higher performance without redesigning the board.
What cryptographic acceleration capabilities does T2081NSN8TTB provide?
T2081NSN8TTB integrates the Security Engine (SEC) 5.2, delivering up to 10 Gb/s symmetric encryption/decryption (AES-128/256, DES, 3DES), RSA-4096 signing/verification, and SHA-1/256 hashing. All operations occur in dedicated hardware with zero CPU cycle overhead, and keys are protected by volatile storage and tamper-detection circuitry.
T2081NSN8TTB Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 780-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:
- 780-FBGA (23x23)
- Additional Interfaces:
- -
T2081NSN8TTB FAQ
1.How can I place an order for T2081NSN8TTB through Aetrix?
Please submit a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for T2081NSN8TTB on Aetrix. Our sales agent will provide a competitive quotation and guide you through the order confirmation once you accept the terms.
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5.How can I obtain technical support or documentation for T2081NSN8TTB?
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6.How does Aetrix verify that T2081NSN8TTB is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?
All T2081NSN8TTB products on Aetrix are procured from qualified distributors and authorized channels. Our dedicated quality assurance team conducts strict verification, including traceability checks and, if necessary, third-party testing. This ensures that T2081NSN8TTB meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of T2081NSN8TTB?
All T2081NSN8TTB units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with T2081NSN8TTB, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
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 T2081NSN8TTB part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for T2081NSN8TTB:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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