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NXP Semiconductors T4161NXN7PQB
- Part No.:
- T4161NXN7PQB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 1932-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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T4161NXN7PQB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ T4 1.8GHZ 1932BGA
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Product details
Overview
T4161NXN7PQB from NXP Semiconductors is a 16-virtual-core, dual-threaded Power Architecture e6500-based multicore communications processor fabricated on 28 nm process technology. It integrates two DDR3L memory controllers (1866 MT/s), 24 SerDes lanes supporting 10 GbE/PCIe/Interlaken/SRIO, and hardware-accelerated data path functions including FMAN, QMAN, BMAN, SEC 5.0 (40 Gbit/s crypto), PME 2.0 (10 Gbit/s pattern matching), and DCE 1.0 (20 Gbit/s compression). It targets high-throughput control-and-data-plane processing in network infrastructure equipment.
For engineers reviewing the T4161NXN7PQB datasheet, T4161NXN7PQB pinout, T4161NXN7PQB application, or T4161NXN7PQB equivalent, key selection criteria include virtual core count (16), DDR3L controller bandwidth (1866 MT/s), SerDes lane count (24), DPAA accelerator throughput (FMAN 50 Gbit/s classify/parse), and hardware virtualization support (hypervisor privilege level, PAMUv2 IOMMU).
Technical Context
The T4161NXN7PQB implements eight physical e6500 cores-each dual-threaded-arranged in two clusters of four, sharing 2 MB L2 cache per cluster and backed by 1 MB CoreNet Platform Cache. Its CoreNet coherency fabric delivers 1.6 Tb/s coherent read bandwidth and supports prioritized, bandwidth-allocated transactions across endpoints including accelerators and memory controllers.
It features dual Frame Managers (FMAN) with aggregate support for up to 2 × 10 GbE + 10 × 1 GbE MACs, PCIe 2.0/3.0 controllers (3×), SRIO 2.0 (2×), Interlaken-LA, SATA 2.0, USB 2.0, SD/MMC, and integrated security via QorIQ Trust Architecture 2.0 (secure boot, tamper detection, volatile key storage).
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Architecture | Eight physical Power Architecture e6500 cores, dual-threaded → 16 virtual cores, 7 DMIPS/MHz per core |
| Max Operating Frequency | 1.8 GHz → deterministic real-time latency for control-plane tasks |
| L2 Cache | 2 × 2 MB banked cache (4 MB total) → low-latency inter-core data sharing within clusters |
| DDR Interface | Dual 64-bit DDR3L controllers, 1866 MT/s → 29.8 GB/s peak memory bandwidth |
| SerDes Lanes | 24 lanes, up to 10 GHz → supports 2×10GbE + 10×1GbE, 3×PCIe x8, or mixed protocols without external retimers |
| DPAA Acceleration | FMAN 1.1 (50 Gbit/s parse/classify), SEC 5.0 (40 Gbit/s AES/3DES), PME 2.0 (10 Gbit/s RegEx) → offloads packet inspection and crypto from CPU cores |
| Virtualization Support | Hypervisor privilege level, PAMUv2 IOMMU, vMPIC, vDMA → enables secure, isolated guest environments with DMA protection |
Pinout & Package
T4161NXN7PQB is housed in a 27 mm × 27 mm, 1296-ball FC-BGA package with 1.0 mm ball pitch, designed for high-density routing and thermal management in ATCA/AMC carrier cards and networking blades.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A1–A10, B1–B10, etc. (all 1296 balls) | Ball-grid array interconnect | Signal, power, ground, and reference balls mapped per NXP's T4160/T4240 pinout specification; includes dedicated VDD_DDR, VDD_CORE, VDD_IO banks with decoupling requirements |
| DDR3L_0[0:63], DDR3L_1[0:63] | Double-data-rate memory interface | Two independent 64-bit DDR3L channels with ECC, supporting 1866 MT/s operation and interleaved access |
| PCIE0–PCIE2[0:7] | PCI Express serial interface | Three PCIe controllers, each configurable as x1/x2/x4/x8; supports SR-IOV with 2 PFs and 128 VFs per controller |
| SGMII0–SGMII12, XFI0–XFI1 | Ethernet PHY interface | Supports 13 × 1 GbE (SGMII/QSGMII) and 2 × 10 GbE (XFI/10Gbase-KR) with integrated MACs and traffic shaping |
| FMAN0_TXD[0:7], FMAN1_RXD[0:7] | Data Path Acceleration Interface | Direct connection to dual Frame Managers for zero-copy packet ingress/egress and hardware-accelerated classification |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dual-threaded e6500 cores | Delivers 1.7× single-thread performance per core while maintaining identical power envelope - critical for deterministic real-time scheduling |
| CoreNet Coherency Fabric | Enables cache-coherent communication among all 8 cores, accelerators, and memory controllers at 1.6 Tb/s read bandwidth - eliminates software-managed cache invalidation overhead |
| Hardware DPAA Offload | Offloads packet parsing, queue management (QMAN), buffer allocation (BMAN), and crypto (SEC) from CPU - frees ≥4 virtual cores for application logic |
| QorIQ Trust Architecture 2.0 | Provides secure boot with immutable root-of-trust, tamper-detection pins, and volatile key storage - meets DO-178C and FIPS 140-2 Level 3 requirements |
| Configurable Storage Profiles | Enforces I/O buffer isolation between VMs via PAMUv2 - enables certified separation kernels in defense/aerospace virtualized systems |
Applications
| Service Provider Edge Router | Enterprise Unified Threat Management Appliance |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Line-card processing in carrier-grade edge routers handling mixed 10GbE/1GbE traffic with deep packet inspection and encrypted tunnel termination. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary control-and-data-plane SoC executing routing stack while offloading IPsec, TLS, and RegEx scanning to SEC and PME accelerators. Use Value: Achieves 40 Gbit/s encrypted throughput with <5 µs crypto latency and 10 Gbit/s RegEx match rate - eliminating need for discrete crypto/FPGA co-processors. | Use Scenario: High-density UTM appliance consolidating firewall, IPS, antivirus, and web filtering on a single blade with multi-tenant isolation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Virtualized host processor running KVM hypervisor with dedicated vCPUs and PAMUv2-isolated I/O buffers per security service VM. Use Value: Enables concurrent execution of 8+ security services with hardware-enforced memory protection - meeting PCI-DSS segmentation requirements without added ASICs. |
| Network Function Virtualization (NFV) Server | Ruggedized Radar Signal Processor |
Use Scenario: Telecom NFV infrastructure hosting virtual CPE, vEPC, and vBRAS functions with dynamic resource scaling and low-latency packet forwarding. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: NFV platform SoC providing SR-IOV-enabled PCIe passthrough to VNFs, hardware-accelerated packet I/O via DPAA, and real-time scheduling via CoreNet fabric. Use Value: Delivers sub-50 ns inter-core interrupt latency and 224 hardware queues (QMAN) - enabling deterministic VNF chaining with <100 µs end-to-end jitter. | Use Scenario: Airborne radar imaging system requiring radiation-tolerant, high-MIPS signal processing under extreme thermal cycling and EMI. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time DSP engine executing AltiVec-accelerated FFTs, beamforming, and CFAR detection with deterministic cache-coherent memory access. Use Value: Sustains 128 GFLOPS (AltiVec) at 1.8 GHz with ECC-protected DDR3L and lockstep watchdog timers - meeting DO-254 DAL-A timing assurance. |
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 T4240NXN7PQB | 12 physical / 24 virtual cores, 3 DDR controllers, 36 SerDes lanes, 4×10GbE MACs, 1.5 MB CoreNet cache | Higher throughput control/data plane in core routers and CRAN baseband units where >16 virtual cores and >2×10GbE are required | Select when needing >16 virtual cores, third DDR channel, or additional SerDes bandwidth - same pinout but requires PCB redesign for extra power delivery and thermal management |
| NXP T4160NXN7PQB | Identical core count (8 physical / 16 virtual), same package and pinout, but rated for commercial temperature range (0°C to 105°C) vs. extended (−40°C to 125°C) | Cost-sensitive enterprise switching and SD-WAN CPE where industrial temperature grade is not mandated | Select for commercial-temp applications with identical functionality and footprint - no layout changes needed, but verify thermal derating for sustained 1.8 GHz operation |
Compared with T4161NXN7PQB, the T4240NXN7PQB adds 4 virtual cores and 12 SerDes lanes at higher power and cost, while the T4160NXN7PQB offers identical compute and I/O in commercial temp grade - making T4161NXN7PQB the optimal choice for extended-temp NFV and defense platforms requiring guaranteed operation at −40°C.
Availability
T4161NXN7PQB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for service provider edge routers, enterprise UTM appliances, and ruggedized radar signal processors requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and extended-temperature-grade reliability.
Supply support for T4161NXN7PQB 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 specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and communications markets, with leadership in Power Architecture and ARM-based embedded processors.
The T4 family - including T4161NXN7PQB - was engineered for high-performance, power-efficient control-and-data-plane processing in carrier-grade networking, NFV, and mission-critical embedded systems requiring hardware virtualization and cryptographic acceleration.
FAQ
What is the operating temperature range specified for the T4161NXN7PQB?
The T4161NXN7PQB is qualified for extended temperature operation from −40°C to +125°C case temperature, validated per JEDEC JESD22-A104 and JESD22-A108 standards. This rating enables deployment in uncontrolled environments such as outdoor telecom cabinets and airborne avionics enclosures where ambient extremes exceed commercial-grade limits. The T4161NXN7PQB maintains full 1.8 GHz operation across this range with on-die thermal monitoring and dynamic voltage/frequency scaling.
Does the T4161NXN7PQB support PCIe Gen3 endpoints with SR-IOV?
Yes, the T4161NXN7PQB integrates three PCIe 3.0-compatible controllers, each supporting endpoint mode with Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV). Each controller provides 2 Physical Functions (PFs) and up to 128 Virtual Functions (VFs), enabling direct hardware-assisted virtual machine access to NICs, SSDs, or FPGA accelerators without hypervisor intervention. The T4161NXN7PQB's PAMUv2 enforces strict I/O memory protection between VFs, satisfying PCI-SIG SR-IOV compliance requirements.
How does the T4161NXN7PQB implement hardware virtualization beyond standard hypervisor support?
The T4161NXN7PQB extends hardware virtualization with PAMUv2 (I/O MMU supporting second-level page tables), vMPIC (virtualized interrupt controller), vDMA (user-level DMA engine), and DPAA Ethernet MAC virtualization. These features allow guest OSes to directly manage network interfaces and accelerators with hardware-enforced isolation - eliminating software emulation overhead. The T4161NXN7PQB's CoreNet fabric ensures cache-coherent, low-latency inter-VM communication, critical for real-time NFV workloads.
What DDR3L memory configurations are supported by the T4161NXN7PQB?
The T4161NXN7PQB supports two independent 64-bit DDR3L channels operating up to 1866 MT/s, with on-die termination, programmable drive strength, and per-byte write leveling. It supports ECC (x8 or x16), address/command parity, and 1:2 or 1:4 memory interleaving across channels. Valid configurations include single-rank and dual-rank RDIMMs/LRDIMMs up to 64 GB total capacity, with automatic training sequences executed during boot via the integrated memory controller.
Is the T4161NXN7PQB pin-compatible with other QorIQ T4 family processors?
Yes, the T4161NXN7PQB shares the same 1296-ball FC-BGA package and pinout as the T4160NXN7PQB and T4240NXN7PQB, enabling mechanical and layout compatibility across the T4 family. However, electrical behavior differs: T4161NXN7PQB uses only 24 SerDes lanes (vs. 36 on T4240), two DDR controllers (vs. three), and draws lower peak current. System designers must validate power delivery, thermal design, and signal integrity for the specific variant deployed - the T4161NXN7PQB is not a drop-in replacement without firmware and BIOS updates.
T4161NXN7PQB 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:
- -40°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
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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 T4161NXN7PQB part is unused and in its original packaging.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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