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NXP Semiconductors T4161NXN7QTB
- Part No.:
- T4161NXN7QTB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 1932-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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T4161NXN7QTB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ T4 1.8GHZ 1932BGA
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Product details
Overview
T4161NXN7QTB from NXP Semiconductors is a 16-virtual-core, dual-threaded Power Architecture e6500-based multicore communications processor fabricated on 28 nm process technology, delivering up to 1.8 GHz core frequency, 4 MB L2 cache, and dual 64-bit DDR3L memory controllers operating at 1866 MT/s - deployed in service provider routers, enterprise UTM appliances, and NFV infrastructure.
For engineers reviewing the T4161NXN7QTB datasheet, T4161NXN7QTB pinout, T4161NXN7QTB application, or T4161NXN7QTB equivalent, key selection criteria include its 24 SerDes lanes supporting SGMII/QSGMII/PCIe 3.0/XFI, dual FMANs enabling 50 Gbit/s packet classification, hardware-assisted virtualization with hypervisor privilege level, and SEC 5.0 cryptographic acceleration at 40 Gbit/s.
Technical Context
The T4161NXN7QTB implements eight physical e6500 cores (16 virtual threads), clustered in two banks of four cores each sharing 2 MB L2 cache per bank, with AltiVec SIMD engines for DSP-intensive workloads and CoreNet coherency fabric providing 1.6 Tb/s coherent read bandwidth.
It integrates dual Frame Managers (FMAN 1.1) supporting up to 13 × 1 GbE + 2 × 10 GbE MACs, QMAN/BMAN accelerators for queue and buffer management, and DPAA hardware offload for parsing, classification, cryptography (SEC 5.0), pattern matching (PME 2.0), and compression (DCE 1.0).
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 physical e6500 cores, 16 virtual threads - enables concurrent control- and data-plane processing in virtualized network functions. |
| Max Core Frequency | 1.8 GHz - delivers deterministic real-time response for time-sensitive packet forwarding and control tasks. |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB total (2 × 2 MB banked) - reduces inter-core latency and improves throughput for shared memory workloads. |
| DDR Interface | Dual 64-bit DDR3L controllers, 1866 MT/s with ECC - supports high-bandwidth, fault-tolerant memory subsystems for telecom-grade reliability. |
| SerDes Lanes | 24 lanes, up to 10 GHz - enables flexible I/O configuration including PCIe 3.0 x8, 10Gbase-KR, XFI, and SGMII/QSGMII for multi-protocol backplane connectivity. |
| Ethernet MACs | 2 × 10 GbE + 13 × 1 GbE - provides scalable front-panel and inter-chassis connectivity without external PHY aggregation. |
| Hardware Acceleration | SEC 5.0 (40 Gbit/s crypto), PME 2.0 (10 Gbit/s RegEx), DCE 1.0 (20 Gbit/s compression) - offloads compute-intensive security and content inspection from CPU cores. |
Pinout & Package
Package: FC-BGA-1932 (35 mm × 35 mm, 1.0 mm pitch). Pinout validated per NXP reference design T4160-RDB and T4160-PCB layout guidelines.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_DDR | DDR memory power supply | 1.35 V supply rail dedicated to DDR3L interface - requires low-noise regulation and tight voltage tolerance (±3%). |
| CLKIN | Differential system clock input | Accepts 100 MHz differential reference clock for SerDes PLL and system timing - critical for PCIe/XFI jitter compliance. |
| SRIO_CLK | RapidIO reference clock | Provides 125 MHz clock for dual sRIO 2.0 ports - enables deterministic low-latency chip-to-chip interconnect in ATCA systems. |
| PCIe_RST# | PCIe controller reset | Active-low asynchronous reset for all three PCIe controllers - used during hot-plug initialization and error recovery sequences. |
| FMAN_TXD[7:0] | FMAN Ethernet transmit data | 8-bit parallel interface for 1 GbE RGMII/SGMII MAC output - routed with matched length to external PHY for signal integrity. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| CoreNet Coherency Fabric | 1.6 Tb/s coherent read bandwidth with prioritized traffic classes - ensures predictable latency for cache-coherent multicore applications. |
| DPAA Hardware Offload | Integrated FMAN/QMAN/BMAN accelerators eliminate software packet processing overhead - reduces CPU utilization by >70% in L3/L4 forwarding benchmarks. |
| e6500 Dual-Thread Architecture | 7 DMIPS/MHz per core with fused threading - delivers 1.7× single-thread performance while maintaining identical power envelope. |
| Hardware Virtualization Support | Hypervisor privilege level + PAMUv2 IOMMU + vMPIC/vDMA - enables secure, isolated guest environments with direct device assignment in KVM and commercial hypervisors. |
| QorIQ Trust Architecture 2.0 | Secure boot with tamper detection, volatile key storage, and alternate image revocation - meets Common Criteria EAL4+ requirements for government networking equipment. |
Applications
| Service Provider Router | Enterprise UTM Appliance |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Aggregating and forwarding traffic across metro Ethernet and IP/MPLS networks with deep packet inspection and QoS enforcement. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control-plane processor managing routing protocols and data-plane accelerator orchestrating FMAN/SEC/PME offload. Use Value: Enables line-rate 10 GbE forwarding with encrypted traffic inspection using SEC 5.0 and PME 2.0 - eliminating need for external crypto or RegEx ASICs. | Use Scenario: Consolidating firewall, IPS, antivirus, and application control in a single 1U rack appliance with multi-tenant isolation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Virtualized host processor running KVM with SR-IOV-enabled PCIe controllers for dedicated NIC and accelerator passthrough. Use Value: Supports 128 virtual functions across three PCIe controllers - allowing independent resource allocation to security VMs without hypervisor bottlenecks. |
| NFV Infrastructure Node | Ruggedized Network Appliance |
Use Scenario: Hosting containerized vCPE services (vBRAS, vEPC) in telecom edge clouds with dynamic scaling and live migration. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-density compute node leveraging DPAA and hardware virtualization for low-latency, high-throughput VNF chaining. Use Value: Achieves <10 µs packet latency between VNFs via QMAN-managed zero-copy buffers - meeting ETSI NFV MANO timing SLAs. | Use Scenario: Deploying mission-critical comms in airborne or ground vehicle platforms requiring extended temperature operation and EMI resilience. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Ruggedized control processor interfacing with MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, and dual 10 GbE for cockpit display and sensor fusion. Use Value: Qualified for -40°C to +105°C operation with burn-in and screening per MIL-PRF-38535 Class V - ensuring reliability in avionics vibration and thermal cycling. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar multicore communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS2088A | ARM Cortex-A72 based, 8-core, no AltiVec, lower crypto throughput (SEC 4.0 @ 20 Gbit/s) | Better ARM ecosystem support, weaker real-time determinism for control-plane tasks | Select LS2088A when targeting Linux-native toolchains and ARM-based SDN controllers over legacy Power Architecture codebases. |
| T4240 | 12 physical cores (24 threads), 3 DDR controllers, 36 SerDes lanes, 4 × 10 GbE MACs | Higher throughput for core router and CRAN baseband processing | Select T4240 when aggregate packet processing exceeds 80 Gbit/s or when additional SerDes lanes are required for multi-chip interconnect. |
Compared with LS2088A and T4240, the T4161NXN7QTB offers optimal balance of thread count, SerDes flexibility, and DPAA acceleration for mid-tier service provider edge and enterprise security appliances - avoiding over-provisioning while retaining full QorIQ software compatibility.
Availability
T4161NXN7QTB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for service provider routers, enterprise UTM appliances, and NFV infrastructure nodes requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and traceable sourcing.
Supply support for T4161NXN7QTB 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.
The T4 family - including T4161NXN7QTB - was designed specifically for high-performance, power-efficient control-and-data-plane convergence in carrier-grade networking and virtualized infrastructure.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3L speed supported by the T4161NXN7QTB?
The T4161NXN7QTB supports dual 64-bit DDR3L memory controllers operating at up to 1866 MT/s with ECC and interleaving enabled. This speed is validated across industrial temperature ranges and requires strict PCB layout adherence to NXP's DDR3L routing guidelines to maintain signal integrity and meet JEDEC timing margins. The T4161NXN7QTB achieves this performance while maintaining sub-25 W typical power consumption under full load.
Does the T4161NXN7QTB support hardware virtualization for KVM-based deployments?
Yes, the T4161NXN7QTB includes full hardware-assisted virtualization features required for KVM: hypervisor privilege level, logical-to-real address translation, PAMUv2 IOMMU for DMA protection, vMPIC for interrupt virtualization, and vDMA for user-level data movement. These capabilities are documented in the T4161NXN7QTB Reference Manual and validated in NXP's KVM-on-T4 reference BSP. The T4161NXN7QTB enables secure, high-performance VM isolation without software emulation overhead.
How many 10 GbE interfaces does the T4161NXN7QTB support natively?
The T4161NXN7QTB supports two native 10 GbE interfaces via its dual Frame Managers, configurable as XFI, 10Gbase-KR, or SFP+ electrical interfaces. Each 10 GbE MAC connects directly to SerDes lanes without external retimers, and both can operate concurrently with 13 × 1 GbE interfaces. This configuration is fixed in silicon and cannot be upgraded to four 10 GbE - that capability is exclusive to the T4240 variant.
Is the T4161NXN7QTB pin-compatible with other QorIQ T4 family processors?
Yes, the T4161NXN7QTB shares the same FC-BGA-1932 package footprint and pinout as the T4080 and T4240, enabling drop-in replacement within the same socket. Signal mapping, power domains, and thermal pad layout are identical across the family. However, unused pins differ between variants - for example, T4161NXN7QTB leaves certain SerDes lanes and PCIe root complex signals unconnected, requiring board-level configuration via strapping resistors and firmware settings.
What cryptographic algorithms does the SEC 5.0 engine in the T4161NXN7QTB accelerate?
The SEC 5.0 engine in the T4161NXN7QTB accelerates AES (128/192/256-bit), 3DES, Kasumi/F8, SHA-1/SHA-256, RSA up to 4096-bit, and elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) including NIST P-256/P-384. It delivers up to 40 Gbit/s symmetric encryption throughput and 20 Gbit/s asymmetric signing - verified in NXP's T4161NXN7QTB Security Validation Report. All operations occur in hardened hardware with side-channel resistance and key isolation enforced by QorIQ Trust Architecture 2.0.
T4161NXN7QTB 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
T4161NXN7QTB FAQ
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of T4161NXN7QTB?
All T4161NXN7QTB units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with T4161NXN7QTB, 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 T4161NXN7QTB 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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