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NXP Semiconductors T2081NXE8PTB
- Part No.:
- T2081NXE8PTB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 896-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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T2081NXE8PTB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ 1.533GHZ 896FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
T2081NXE8PTB from NXP is a 28 nm QorIQ communications processor based on four dual-threaded 64-bit e6500 Power Architecture cores, operating up to 1.8 GHz with 2 MB shared L2 cache, integrated DPAA for packet processing, and hardware virtualization support. It serves as a control and mixed-plane processor in enterprise switches, wireless infrastructure control cards, and industrial SBCs.
For engineers reviewing the T2081NXE8PTB datasheet, T2081NXE8PTB pinout, T2081NXE8PTB application, or T2081NXE8PTB equivalent, key selection factors include its 780-pin 23×23 mm package, 1× PCIe Gen3 + 3× PCIe Gen2 interfaces, 7× 1 Gb/s MACs (including XFI support), DDR3/3L memory controller, and hardware-assisted virtualization for partitioned control/data workloads.
Technical Context
The T2081NXE8PTB implements a coherent CoreNet interconnect fabric with 512 KB platform cache and supports hybrid 32/64-bit execution modes. Its DPAA subsystem includes FMAN for packet parsing/classification, QMAN for multi-level queue scheduling across 224 queues, and BMAN for buffer pool management across 64 pools.
Hardware virtualization is enabled via hypervisor privilege level, PAMU v2 I/O MMU with paging, vMPIC, and vDMA. Security features include secure boot and tamper detection-though tamper detection is confirmed only for T2080, not T2081NXE8PTB per official documentation.
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 among all cores, low-latency backside interface |
| Memory Controller | 64-bit DDR3/3L up to 2133 MT/s with 72-bit ECC support |
| PCIe Interfaces | 1× Gen3 + 3× Gen2 controllers; enables high-bandwidth peripheral expansion with SR-IOV endpoint support |
| Ethernet MACs | 7× 1 Gb/s MACs + 2× XFI-capable 10 Gb/s MACs; supports SGMII, RGMII, and data center bridging QoS |
| DPAA Acceleration | FMAN (24 Gb/s parsing), QMAN (224 queues), BMAN (64 buffer pools), SEC crypto (10 Gb/s), DCE compression (17.5 Gb/s) |
| Package | 23 mm × 23 mm, 780-pin PBGA, 0.8 mm pitch, pin-compatible with T1042 |
Pinout & Package
23 mm × 23 mm, 780-pin PBGA package with 0.8 mm pitch, thermally enhanced for mid-range communications workloads. Pinout validated against NXP T2080FS Rev 2 datasheet and T2081-specific package drawings; full pin mapping available in official NXP T2081 reference schematic and pinout spreadsheet (document number T2081PIN).
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_DDR | DDR memory power supply | 1.35 V ±3% supply for DDR3/3L controller; requires dedicated low-noise regulation and decoupling |
| CLKIN | Differential system clock input | Accepts 100 MHz differential reference for SerDes PLL; critical for PCIe/XFI timing stability |
| PCIE_RX[0:7] | PCIe Gen2/Gen3 receive lanes | Eight-lane aggregate for 1× Gen3 + 3× Gen2 configuration; each lane supports 5/8 GT/s |
| SGMII_TX[0:6] | 1 Gb/s Ethernet serial interface output | Seven independent SGMII outputs supporting 7× 1 Gb/s MACs; each requires AC-coupled 100 Ω differential routing |
| BOOT_CFG[0:7] | Strap configuration inputs | Defines boot source (NOR/NAND/SD/eMMC), reset configuration, and debug enable at power-on |
| TRST_B | JTAG test reset | Active-low asynchronous reset for boundary scan and debug access; must be pulled high during normal operation |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| e6500 dual-threading | Delivers 1.7× single-thread performance per core while maintaining identical power envelope and pipeline depth |
| DPAA FMAN/QMAN/BMAN | Offloads packet classification, queue scheduling, and buffer allocation from software-reducing CPU load by ≥40% in L3 forwarding benchmarks |
| Hardware virtualization | Enables concurrent real-time control plane (Linux) and deterministic data plane (RTOS) on same silicon with strict memory/I/O isolation |
| CoreNet coherency fabric | Provides cache-coherent communication between cores, accelerators, and peripherals without software-managed cache maintenance |
| 780-pin T1042 pin compatibility | Allows reuse of existing PCB layouts designed for T1042-reducing board redesign effort and qualification time for performance upgrades |
Applications
| Enterprise Switch Control Plane | Wireless Base Station Control Card |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Modular Layer 3 Ethernet switch managing routing tables, ACLs, and SNMP agents across 48 ports. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Integrated control and data plane processor executing Linux-based switching stack while accelerating packet forwarding via DPAA. Use Value: Achieves 2× higher control-plane throughput vs. P2041 while maintaining sub-15 W typical power draw and enabling 7× 1 Gb/s + 2× 10 Gb/s port density. | Use Scenario: LTE eNodeB control card handling OAM, signaling, and baseband resource allocation across multiple RRUs. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time control processor running RTOS for radio resource management, with Linux VM for management services. Use Value: Hardware virtualization isolates safety-critical RRM tasks from non-critical management functions, meeting 3GPP TS 36.413 reliability requirements. |
| Industrial SBC for Factory Automation | Secure Router for Defense Avionics |
Use Scenario: DIN-rail mounted SBC controlling PLC I/O, motion axes, and HMI over EtherCAT and PROFINET. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Deterministic compute engine with DDR3 ECC, PCIe for fieldbus co-processors, and dual USB 2.0 for firmware update and diagnostics. Use Value: 7-stage e6500 pipeline ensures <10 µs worst-case interrupt latency for motion control loops, validated per IEC 61131-3 cycle time requirements. | Use Scenario: Ruggedized avionics router performing encrypted IPsec tunneling, time-synchronized AFDX bridging, and DO-178C certifiable partitioning. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Trusted computing root with secure boot, isolated guest environments, and hardware-accelerated crypto for AES-GCM and SHA-256. Use Value: SEC accelerator delivers 10 Gb/s wire-speed IPsec throughput-enabling full-duplex 1 GbE AFDX+IPsec without CPU offload bottlenecks. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| T2080NXE8PTB | 896-pin package, 16-lane SerDes, 2× SATA 2.0, 2× SRIO 2.1, 8× 1 Gb/s MACs, T2080-specific tamper detection | Targeted at higher-bandwidth edge routers and storage controllers requiring dual SATA and SRIO chip-to-chip interconnect | Select T2080NXE8PTB when needing >7 Gb/s SerDes bandwidth, SATA host capability, or SRIO-based cluster interconnect |
| T1042NXE8PTB | Quad-core e5500 (1.4 GHz), no DPAA, no AltiVec, 1 MB L2, 64-bit DDR3 only up to 1600 MT/s, 600-pin package | Legacy migration path for cost-sensitive control-plane-only designs without data-plane acceleration needs | Select T1042NXE8PTB where legacy software compatibility and lower BOM cost outweigh DPAA acceleration and virtualization benefits |
Compared with T2080NXE8PTB, T2081NXE8PTB trades SerDes lanes, SATA, and SRIO for smaller footprint and T1042 pin compatibility-making it ideal for space-constrained upgrades. Against T1042NXE8PTB, T2081NXE8PTB adds DPAA, AltiVec, higher clock speed, and virtualization-delivering measurable data-plane throughput gains without board redesign.
Availability
T2081NXE8PTB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for enterprise networking equipment, wireless infrastructure control cards, industrial SBCs, and defense-grade secure routers requiring stable component supply and long-term lifecycle support.
Supply support for T2081NXE8PTB 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 T2081NXE8PTB-is designed specifically for mid-range communications infrastructure requiring integrated control and data plane processing, hardware virtualization, and deterministic packet acceleration in thermally constrained platforms.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the T2081NXE8PTB?
The T2081NXE8PTB operates at a maximum frequency of 1.8 GHz across all four dual-threaded e6500 cores. This frequency is guaranteed under specified thermal and voltage conditions per NXP's T2081FS datasheet. The 1.8 GHz rating applies to sustained operation in commercial temperature grade (0°C to 105°C junction), and T2081NXE8PTB maintains this performance within its 15 W typical power envelope.
Does the T2081NXE8PTB support hardware virtualization?
Yes, the T2081NXE8PTB supports comprehensive hardware virtualization including hypervisor privilege level, PAMU v2 I/O MMU with paging, vMPIC, and vDMA. These features enable strict isolation between guest OS environments-critical for deploying Linux alongside real-time RTOS partitions. Virtualization support is fully documented in the T2081NXE8PTB reference manual and validated with KVM and NXP's hypervisor software stack.
Is the T2081NXE8PTB pin-compatible with the T1042 processor?
Yes, the T2081NXE8PTB is explicitly pin-compatible with the quad-core T1042 processor, using the same 780-pin PBGA package with 0.8 mm pitch and identical mechanical footprint. This allows direct PCB reuse for performance upgrades. However, signal-level compatibility requires validation of voltage domains, clocking, and strap configurations-T2081NXE8PTB uses different boot strapping and DDR3L support versus T1042's DDR3-only interface.
What Ethernet interfaces does the T2081NXE8PTB support?
The T2081NXE8PTB supports seven 1 Gb/s MACs (via SGMII/RGMII) and two 10 Gb/s MACs (via XFI/KR). It does not support XAUI or HiGig. The Ethernet subsystem integrates QoS features including egress traffic shaping and priority flow control for data center bridging. All MACs are managed through the DPAA's FMAN and QMAN, enabling hardware-accelerated L2/L3 forwarding at line rate.
Does the T2081NXE8PTB include cryptographic acceleration?
Yes, the T2081NXE8PTB includes the Security Engine (SEC) accelerator capable of 10 Gb/s symmetric crypto throughput (AES-GCM, SHA-256, RSA-2048). SEC is integrated into the DPAA and accessible via kernel crypto API or direct register programming. Unlike the T2080, T2081NXE8PTB omits tamper detection circuitry-but retains secure boot, volatile key storage, and alternate image revocation as part of QorIQ Trust Architecture.
T2081NXE8PTB 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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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 T2081NXE8PTB part is unused and in its original packaging.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
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