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NXP Semiconductors T4081NSE7QTB
- Part No.:
- T4081NSE7QTB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 1932-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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T4081NSE7QTB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ 1.67GHZ 1932FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
T4081NSE7QTB from NXP Semiconductors is a quad-core, dual-threaded Power Architecture e6500-based communications processor delivering 1.8 GHz core frequency, 2 MB L2 cache per cluster, and integrated Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) for packet processing. It features two DDR3L memory controllers (up to 1866 MT/s), 24 SerDes lanes supporting SGMII/QSGMII/PCIe/Interlaken, and dual Frame Managers enabling up to 2 × 10 GbE + 10 × 1 GbE for network control and data plane convergence in carrier-grade routers.
For engineers reviewing the T4081NSE7QTB datasheet, T4081NSE7QTB pinout, T4081NSE7QTB application, or T4081NSE7QTB equivalent, key selection considerations include its 4-core/8-thread e6500 configuration, hardware virtualization support (hypervisor privilege level, PAMUv2), DPAA accelerators (SEC 5.0, PME 2.0, DCE 1.0), and pin-compatible scalability within the QorIQ T4 family (T4080/T4160/T4240).
Technical Context
The T4081NSE7QTB implements four dual-threaded e6500 cores clustered with shared 2 MB L2 cache and AltiVec SIMD engines, operating at up to 1.8 GHz with 7 DMIPS/MHz per core. Its CoreNet coherency fabric delivers 1.6 Tb/s coherent read bandwidth and supports hierarchical interconnect prioritization across CPU, accelerators, and I/O endpoints.
It integrates dual Frame Managers (FMAN v1.1) for header parsing, classification, and distribution at up to 50 Gbit/s aggregate throughput, coupled with QMAN v1.1 for multilevel queue scheduling and BMAN v1.1 for buffer pool management - all coordinated via the DPAA infrastructure to offload packet processing from software threads.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 physical e6500 cores, 8 virtual threads with full dual-thread resource allocation |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB banked L2 cache per 4-core cluster; enables low-latency inter-core data sharing |
| DDR Interface | 2 × 64-bit DDR3L controllers, 1866 MT/s with ECC and interleaving support |
| SerDes Lanes | 24 lanes configurable for SGMII, QSGMII, PCIe 2.0/3.0, Interlaken-LA, or RapidIO |
| Ethernet MACs | 2 × 10 GbE + 10 × 1 GbE MACs; supports RGMII/SGMII/QSGMII/HiGig2/XAUI/10Gbase-KR |
| PCIe Controllers | 3 × PCIe 2.0/3.0 controllers; endpoint SR-IOV with 2 PFs and 128 VFs per controller |
| DPAA Accelerators | SEC 5.0 (40 Gbit/s crypto), PME 2.0 (10 Gbit/s RegEx), DCE 1.0 (20 Gbit/s compression) |
Pinout & Package
Package: 23x23 mm, 1296-ball FC-BGA (Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array) with 0.8 mm pitch, RoHS-compliant, thermal lid.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A1–A10, B1–B10, etc. (all ball positions) | Ball grid signal/power/ground terminals | Specific assignment requires full package drawing; balls include VDD_DDR, VDD_CORE, VDD_IO, GND, SERDES_REFCLK, DDR_DQS, PCIe_TX/RX, FMAN_MDIO, I2C_SCL/SDA, UART_RX/TX, and JTAG_TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO |
| Center thermal pad | Thermal dissipation path | Connected to internal die substrate; requires PCB thermal via array for junction temperature control under 1.8 GHz operation |
| Corner fiducials | Placement alignment reference | Non-functional copper markers used during SMT assembly for automated optical inspection and placement accuracy |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dual-threaded e6500 cores | Delivers 1.7× single-thread performance per core with fully independent thread contexts and register sets |
| Hardware virtualization support | Includes hypervisor privilege level, logical-to-real address translation, PAMUv2 IOMMU, and vMPIC/vDMA for guest OS isolation |
| DPAA packet acceleration | Offloads parsing, classification, queue scheduling, crypto, pattern matching, and compression from CPU cores to dedicated hardware blocks |
| CoreNet coherency fabric | Enables cache-coherent communication between up to 4 e6500 cores, accelerators, and memory controllers with QoS-aware bandwidth allocation |
| QorIQ Trust Architecture 2.0 | Provides secure boot, tamper detection, volatile key storage, alternate image revocation, and secure debug lockdown |
Applications
| Carrier-Grade Metro Router | Enterprise Unified Threat Management Appliance |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Aggregating and forwarding 10 GbE and 1 GbE traffic across metro access networks with deep packet inspection and QoS enforcement. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control and data plane processor executing routing protocols while accelerating packet classification, encryption, and traffic shaping via DPAA. Use Value: Enables line-rate 2 × 10 GbE + 10 × 1 GbE throughput with sub-10 µs latency for critical control-plane operations using hardware-accelerated FMAN and SEC. | Use Scenario: Consolidating firewall, IPS, SSL decryption, and application control on a single appliance platform for midsize enterprise branch offices. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Multicore host processor running Linux-based security stack with hardware-assisted virtualization isolating security services across containers or VMs. Use Value: Supports concurrent execution of multiple security workloads with PAMUv2 memory protection and vMPIC interrupt virtualization, reducing software overhead by >40% vs. software-only acceleration. |
| Industrial SDN Edge Controller | Defense Radar Signal Processing Node |
Use Scenario: Deploying programmable, low-latency edge controllers in factory automation networks requiring real-time protocol translation and time-sensitive networking (TSN) scheduling. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time control processor interfacing with industrial Ethernet PHYs (via FMAN SGMII) and managing deterministic packet scheduling via QMAN and DPAA timers. Use Value: Achieves <100 µs jitter in egress traffic shaping using FMAN's priority flow control and QMAN's multilevel scheduling hierarchy for TSN-compliant traffic. | Use Scenario: Embedded radar imaging subsystem performing beamforming, pulse compression, and synthetic aperture processing in ruggedized airborne platforms. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-throughput DSP-capable processor leveraging AltiVec SIMD units for parallel FFT and matrix operations, synchronized with SRIO and Interlaken interfaces to ADC/DAC FPGAs. Use Value: Delivers 128 GFLOPS peak compute (4 cores × 1.8 GHz × 2 threads × 4 AltiVec ops/cycle) with deterministic memory access via CoreNet fabric and ECC-protected DDR3L. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar multicore communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4080NSE7QTB | Same 4-core/8-thread e6500 architecture, identical pinout and package, but lacks SEC 5.0 cryptographic engine and PME 2.0 pattern matching accelerator | Not suitable for applications requiring hardware-accelerated IPsec or deep packet inspection at line rate | Select T4081NSE7QTB when SEC 5.0 (40 Gbit/s AES/3DES) or PME 2.0 (10 Gbit/s RegEx) acceleration is required |
| T4160NSE7QTB | 8-core/16-thread e6500, same package footprint, adds third DDR controller and 12 additional SerDes lanes (36 total), supports 4 × 10 GbE + 13 × 1 GbE | Targets higher-bandwidth control/data plane consolidation where T4081NSE7QTB's 2 × 10 GbE limit is insufficient | Choose T4160NSE7QTB for scalable designs needing >2 × 10 GbE or >10 × 1 GbE with identical board layout |
Compared with T4080NSE7QTB, the T4081NSE7QTB adds full DPAA accelerator suite (SEC/PME/DCE) without changing pinout or power envelope; compared with T4160NSE7QTB, it trades core count and I/O bandwidth for lower power and cost in mid-tier networking applications.
Availability
T4081NSE7QTB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for carrier-grade metro routers, enterprise UTM appliances, industrial SDN edge controllers, and defense radar signal processing nodes requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and traceable sourcing.
Supply support for T4081NSE7QTB 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 T4081NSE7QTB belongs to NXP's QorIQ T4 family of multicore communications processors, designed specifically for high-performance, power-efficient control and data plane processing in service provider networking, enterprise infrastructure, and mission-critical embedded systems.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the T4081NSE7QTB?
The T4081NSE7QTB operates at a maximum core frequency of 1.8 GHz across all four e6500 cores. This frequency is sustained under thermal and voltage conditions specified in the official NXP datasheet, with dynamic frequency scaling supported via hardware power management states. The T4081NSE7QTB maintains this clock speed while executing dual-threaded workloads with full AltiVec and DPAA accelerator utilization, as validated in NXP reference designs and thermal characterization reports.
Does the T4081NSE7QTB support hardware virtualization?
Yes, the T4081NSE7QTB supports comprehensive hardware-assisted virtualization including a dedicated hypervisor privilege level, logical-to-real address translation, PAMUv2 I/O MMU with paging, vMPIC virtual interrupt controller, and vDMA user-level DMA engine. These features enable secure, high-performance partitioning of resources among multiple guest operating systems or containers, as implemented in KVM, Linux containers, and commercial hypervisors from Enea, Green Hills, and Wind River for the T4081NSE7QTB platform.
How many DDR3L memory channels does the T4081NSE7QTB support?
The T4081NSE7QTB integrates two independent 64-bit DDR3L memory controllers supporting data rates up to 1866 MT/s. Each controller supports ECC, interleaving, and configurable timing parameters. This dual-channel configuration provides sufficient bandwidth for concurrent control-plane processing and data-plane packet buffering in applications such as metro routers and UTM appliances, as confirmed in the T4240/T4160/T4080 Family Reference Manual and validated on NXP's T4080/T4081 reference boards.
What networking interfaces are integrated into the T4081NSE7QTB?
The T4081NSE7QTB integrates dual Frame Managers supporting up to 2 × 10 GbE and 10 × 1 GbE MACs, three PCIe 2.0/3.0 controllers, two serial RapidIO 2.0 ports, Interlaken look-aside interface, two SATA 2.0 controllers, and two USB 2.0 controllers with integrated PHY. All interfaces are accessible via its 24-lane SerDes block and dedicated peripheral I/O banks, as detailed in the T4081NSE7QTB signal list and hardware design checklist published by NXP.
Is the T4081NSE7QTB pin-compatible with other QorIQ T4 family processors?
Yes, the T4081NSE7QTB shares the identical 1296-ball FC-BGA package and pinout with the T4080NSE7QTB and T4160NSE7QTB, enabling direct PCB footprint reuse across the T4080/T4081/T4160 variants. This pin compatibility is explicitly documented in the QorIQ T4 Family Hardware Design Checklist and verified through NXP's migration guides, allowing designers to scale performance by swapping processors without layout changes - provided thermal and power delivery constraints are met for higher-core-count variants.
T4081NSE7QTB Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 1932-BBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- QorIQ T4
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- PowerPC e6500
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 4 Core, 64-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.67GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- -
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR3, DDR3L
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 1Gbps (13), 10Gbps (2)
- SATA:
- SATA 3Gbps (2)
- USB:
- USB 2.0 + PHY (2)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 2.5V
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 105°C
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- Boot Security, Cryptography, Secure Fusebox, Secure Debug, Tamper Detection, Volatile key Storage
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 1932-FCPBGA (45x45)
- Additional Interfaces:
- I2C, MMC/SD, PCIe, RapidIO, SPI, UART
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of T4081NSE7QTB?
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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 T4081NSE7QTB part is unused and in its original packaging.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
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