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NXP Semiconductors T4161NSN7QTB
- Part No.:
- T4161NSN7QTB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 1932-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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T4161NSN7QTB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ T4 1.8GHZ 1932BGA
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Product details
Overview
T4161NSN7QTB from NXP Semiconductors is a multicore communications processor based on the Power Architecture® e6500 dual-threaded core, delivering 8 virtual cores at up to 1.8 GHz with 4 MB L2 cache, 2 DDR3L controllers supporting 1866 MT/s, and integrated DPAA hardware accelerators for packet classification, cryptography (SEC 5.0), and pattern matching (PME 2.0). It targets high-throughput control-and-data-plane processing in carrier-grade routers and NFV infrastructure.
For engineers reviewing the T4161NSN7QTB datasheet, T4161NSN7QTB pinout, T4161NSN7QTB application, or T4161NSN7QTB equivalent, key selection criteria include its 24 SerDes lanes, dual 10 GbE MAC support, PCIe 3.0 controller count, hardware virtualization features (hypervisor privilege level, PAMUv2), and CoreNet coherency fabric bandwidth - all critical for telecom and data center edge deployments.
Technical Context
The T4161NSN7QTB implements eight dual-threaded e6500 cores clustered in two banks of four, each sharing 2 MB L2 cache and featuring AltiVec SIMD, 7 DMIPS/MHz, and state-retention power gating. It integrates a 1 MB CoreNet Platform Cache configured as two 512 KB blocks and supports coherent transactions across the CoreNet fabric at 1.6 Tb/s read bandwidth.
Its DPAA subsystem includes dual Frame Managers (FMAN 1.1), Queue Manager (QMAN 1.1), Buffer Manager (BMAN 1.1), SEC 5.0 (40 Gbit/s crypto), PME 2.0 (10 Gbit/s RegEx), and DCE 1.0 (20 Gbit/s compression), all accessible via QMAN's multilevel scheduling hierarchy for deterministic packet processing.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 virtual cores (4 physical e6500 dual-threaded cores) |
| Max Clock Frequency | 1.8 GHz - enables real-time packet processing at line rate for 10GbE and multi-1GbE aggregation |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB total (2 × 2 MB banked) - reduces inter-core latency for shared control-plane tasks |
| DDR Interface | 2 × 64-bit DDR3L controllers, 1866 MT/s - supports ≥25.6 GB/s memory bandwidth for data-plane buffering |
| SerDes Lanes | 24 lanes up to 10 GHz - configurable for 2×10GbE + 10×1GbE, PCIe 3.0 x4, SRIO, or Interlaken-LA |
| DPAA Accelerators | SEC 5.0 (40 Gbit/s crypto), PME 2.0 (10 Gbit/s RegEx), DCE 1.0 (20 Gbit/s compression) - offloads compute-intensive functions from CPU cores |
| PCIe Controllers | 3 × PCIe 2.0/3.0 controllers - supports SR-IOV with 2 PFs and 128 VFs for VM-aware I/O virtualization |
| Virtualization Support | Hypervisor privilege level, PAMUv2 IOMMU, vMPIC, vDMA - enables secure, isolated guest environments in NFV deployments |
Pinout & Package
T4161NSN7QTB is housed in a 23 mm × 23 mm, 1296-ball FC-BGA package (RoHS-compliant, Pb-free, 1.0 mm ball pitch), thermally enhanced for sustained 28 nm process operation at ≤12 W typical power envelope.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A1–A10, B1–B10, etc. (all 1296 balls) | Ball-grid array interconnect | Provides signal, power, and ground connections to PCB; ball map defined in NXP reference schematic AN4947 and T4160/T4240 Hardware Design Guide |
| VDD_DDR, VDD_CORE, VDD_IO | Power supply domains | Three independent voltage rails requiring sequencing per NXP T4160 Power Sequencing Specification (Rev. 7) |
| DDR_CK, DDR_DQS, DDR_DQ | DDR3L memory interface | Two 64-bit interfaces with on-die termination and dynamic calibration support for 1866 MT/s operation |
| SRDS_RX[0:23], SRDS_TX[0:23] | High-speed SerDes transceivers | 24 bidirectional lanes supporting protocol-specific electrical compliance (e.g., SGMII, PCIe 3.0, SRIO 2.0) |
| PCIE_CLK, PCIE_RST#, PCIE_WAKE# | PCIe management signals | Enable hot-plug detection, link training, and power-state coordination for three independent PCIe root complexes |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dual-threaded e6500 cores | Delivers 1.7× single-thread performance per core while maintaining deterministic latency for real-time control-plane tasks |
| CoreNet Coherency Fabric | 1.6 Tb/s coherent read bandwidth enables cache-coherent multiprocessing across all 8 virtual cores without software-managed cache invalidation |
| DPAA hardware acceleration | Offloads packet parsing, classification, crypto, and compression from CPU cores-reducing host CPU utilization by >60% in NFV gateway benchmarks |
| Hardware virtualization extensions | PAMUv2 enforces DMA memory protection between VMs; hypervisor privilege level eliminates software-based address translation overhead |
| QorIQ Trust Architecture 2.0 | Supports secure boot with immutable root-of-trust, tamper-detection fuses, and volatile key storage for cryptographic key lifecycle management |
Applications
| Carrier-Grade Metro Router | Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) Platform |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Aggregating 10G/1G Ethernet traffic across metro access nodes with strict SLA enforcement and low-latency forwarding. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control-and-data-plane SoC executing routing protocols (BGP/OSPF) while accelerating packet inspection, QoS shaping, and encryption via DPAA. Use Value: Dual FMANs and QMAN enable simultaneous classification of 50 Gbit/s traffic; SEC 5.0 delivers 40 Gbit/s IPsec throughput without CPU load. | Use Scenario: Hosting multiple virtualized network functions (vFW, vLB, vUTM) on a single white-box server with hardware-enforced isolation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Virtualization-aware SoC providing SR-IOV PCIe endpoints, PAMUv2 IOMMU, and hypervisor-level privilege for secure VM partitioning. Use Value: 3 PCIe controllers with 128 VFs allow concurrent attachment of 128 virtual NICs; vMPIC ensures interrupt delivery latency <1 µs across VMs. |
| Enterprise Secure Gateway | Ruggedized Defense Networking Appliance |
Use Scenario: Unified threat management (UTM) appliance performing deep packet inspection, TLS decryption, and application-layer firewalling at multi-gigabit rates. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Multicore SoC running Linux with KVM, leveraging AltiVec for crypto offload and PME 2.0 for RegEx-based malware signature matching. Use Value: PME 2.0 processes 10 Gbit/s of pattern-matching workload; AltiVec SIMD accelerates AES-GCM and SHA-256 at line rate. | Use Scenario: Deployed in airborne radar imaging systems requiring DO-254/DO-178C certifiable processing with radiation-tolerant design margins. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-integrity embedded processor executing deterministic real-time OS (e.g., INTEGRITY) while managing SAR data flow over RapidIO and PCIe. Use Value: Dual RapidIO 2.0 ports at 5 GHz provide fault-tolerant chip-to-chip interconnect; ECC DDR3L controllers ensure bit-error resilience in high-radiation environments. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar multicore communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| NXP T4240NSN7QTB | 12 physical / 24 virtual cores, 3 DDR controllers, 36 SerDes lanes, 4×10GbE, 4 PCIe controllers, 1.5 MB CoreNet cache | Higher core count and I/O bandwidth suited for core router and large-scale SDN controller roles | Select when >8 virtual cores, ≥4×10GbE, or >24 SerDes lanes are required for scale-out data plane |
| NXP T4080NSN7QTB | 4 physical / 8 virtual cores, 2 DDR controllers, 24 SerDes lanes, 2×10GbE, 3 PCIe controllers, 1 MB CoreNet cache | Lower power and cost footprint optimized for branch office CPE and compact edge devices | Select when thermal envelope <10 W or board space constraints limit use of 1296-ball BGA |
Compared with T4161NSN7QTB, the T4240NSN7QTB provides higher aggregate throughput and scalability for core infrastructure, while the T4080NSN7QTB offers reduced power and footprint for distributed edge deployment - all share identical pinout, software compatibility, and DPAA accelerator architecture.
Availability
T4161NSN7QTB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for carrier-grade metro routers, NFV platform development, and enterprise secure gateways requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and traceable sourcing.
Supply support for T4161NSN7QTB 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 networking markets.
The T4 family - including T4161NSN7QTB - was designed specifically for high-performance, power-efficient control-and-data-plane processing in service provider networking, NFV, and ruggedized defense systems using the Power Architecture® e6500 core and integrated DPAA.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3L speed supported by T4161NSN7QTB?
T4161NSN7QTB supports DDR3L memory at up to 1866 MT/s across two independent 64-bit controllers. This speed is validated per JEDEC specification and requires matched trace lengths, proper termination, and adherence to NXP's DDR layout guidelines in AN4947. The T4161NSN7QTB DDR PHY includes dynamic calibration logic to maintain signal integrity at this rate under varying temperature and voltage conditions.
Does T4161NSN7QTB support hardware-assisted virtualization?
Yes, T4161NSN7QTB includes full hardware-assisted virtualization support: an extra hypervisor privilege level in the e6500 core, PAMUv2 for I/O memory management unit protection, vMPIC for virtual interrupt handling, and vDMA for user-level direct memory access. These features enable KVM, Linux containers, and commercial hypervisors from Wind River and Green Hills to run securely and efficiently on T4161NSN7QTB-based platforms.
How many 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces does T4161NSN7QTB support?
T4161NSN7QTB supports up to two 10 Gigabit Ethernet MAC interfaces via its dual Frame Managers (FMANs). Each FMAN connects to external PHYs or switches using SGMII, XFI, or 10Gbase-KR signaling. When combined with its 13 × 1 GbE MACs, the T4161NSN7QTB enables flexible port configurations such as 2×10GbE + 10×1GbE for metro aggregation or 12×1GbE + 2×10GbE for UTM appliances.
What DPAA accelerators are integrated into T4161NSN7QTB?
T4161NSN7QTB integrates the full Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) version 1.1, including Frame Manager (FMAN 1.1), Queue Manager (QMAN 1.1), Buffer Manager (BMAN 1.1), Security Engine (SEC 5.0), Pattern Matching Engine (PME 2.0), and Data Compression Engine (DCE 1.0). These accelerators operate independently of CPU cores and are managed through QMAN's hierarchical scheduler to deliver deterministic latency for packet processing workloads on T4161NSN7QTB.
Is T4161NSN7QTB pin-compatible with other QorIQ T4 family processors?
Yes, T4161NSN7QTB shares the same 1296-ball FC-BGA package footprint and pinout as T4240NSN7QTB and T4080NSN7QTB. This pin compatibility allows hardware reuse across the T4 family - enabling scalable system design where the same PCB can accommodate different T4 variants based on performance and I/O requirements, without layout changes or redesign effort for T4161NSN7QTB integration.
T4161NSN7QTB 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:
- 8 Core, 64-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.8GHz
- 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:
- -
- 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:
- 1932-FCPBGA (45x45)
- Additional Interfaces:
- I2C, MMC/SD, PCIe, RapidIO, SPI, UART
T4161NSN7QTB FAQ
1.How can I place an order for T4161NSN7QTB through Aetrix?
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6.How does Aetrix verify that T4161NSN7QTB is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?
All T4161NSN7QTB 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 T4161NSN7QTB meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of T4161NSN7QTB?
All T4161NSN7QTB units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with T4161NSN7QTB, 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 T4161NSN7QTB part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for T4161NSN7QTB:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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