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NXP Semiconductors T4240NSE7TTB
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Overview
T4240NSE7TTB from NXP is a 12-core, 24-thread communications processor built on Power Architecture e6500 cores, operating up to 1.8 GHz with 6 MB L2 cache, 1.5 MB CoreNet Platform Cache, and triple 64-bit DDR3L memory controllers supporting 1866 MT/s - deployed in carrier-grade routers, NFV infrastructure, and radar imaging systems.
For engineers reviewing the T4240NSE7TTB datasheet, T4240NSE7TTB pinout, T4240NSE7TTB application, or T4240NSE7TTB equivalent, key selection criteria include dual-threaded e6500 core count, DPAA hardware acceleration throughput (40 Gbit/s SEC, 10 Gbit/s PME), SerDes lane count (36 lanes), PCIe 3.0 controller count (4), and virtualization-enabling PAMUv2/IOMMU support.
Technical Context
The T4240NSE7TTB implements a clustered multicore architecture with four-core e6500 banks sharing 2 MB L2 cache, each core featuring AltiVec SIMD, hypervisor privilege level, and state-retention power gating. It integrates CoreNet coherency fabric delivering 1.6 Tb/s coherent read bandwidth and hierarchical QMAN/BMAN/FMAN for packet scheduling and buffer management.
Its DPAA 2.0 infrastructure offloads data path functions including parsing/classification (FMAN 1.1), queue management (QMAN 1.1), crypto acceleration (SEC 5.0), pattern matching (PME 2.0), and compression (DCE 1.0), all accessible via virtualized I/O through PAMUv2 and vDMA.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 physical, 24 virtual e6500 cores - enables concurrent control + data plane processing in NFV and router applications |
| Max Clock Frequency | 1.8 GHz - determines real-time packet processing latency ceiling and single-thread instruction throughput |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB banked - reduces inter-core memory contention within 4-core clusters for DSP-intensive workloads |
| CoreNet Platform Cache | 1.5 MB (triple 512 KB blocks) - improves cache coherency efficiency across non-uniform memory access paths |
| DDR Controllers | 3 × 64-bit DDR3L - supports interleaved ECC-protected memory channels for high-bandwidth storage controller use |
| SerDes Lanes | 36 lanes up to 10 GHz - enables simultaneous 4×10GbE + 12×1GbE + PCIe 3.0 x8 + SRIO 5G links without external retimers |
| DPAA Accelerators | SEC 5.0 (40 Gbit/s), PME 2.0 (10 Gbit/s), DCE 1.0 (20 Gbit/s) - offloads crypto, RegEx, and compression from CPU cores in security gateways |
Pinout & Package
T4240NSE7TTB is housed in a 1296-pin FC-BGA package (37 mm × 37 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) with thermal lid and edge-plated contacts for signal integrity in high-speed SerDes and DDR3L routing.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A1–A10, B1–B10, etc. (SerDes banks) | High-speed serial transceivers | Configurable as PCIe 3.0, 10GbE XFI/10Gbase-KR, SRIO, Interlaken-LA, or SGMII/QSGMII per lane group |
| E11–H20, J1–K10 (DDR3L groups) | DDR3L memory interface | Three independent 64-bit channels with ECC, DQS gating, and write-leveling support for low-latency DRAM access |
| M1–P15 (PCIe/SRIO) | PCI Express 3.0 / RapidIO 2.0 | Four PCIe controllers (each configurable as x1/x2/x4/x8) and two SRIO ports with Type 9/11 messaging |
| R1–T12 (FMAN MACs) | Ethernet media access controllers | 16 total 1GbE and 4 dedicated 10GbE MACs - routed to external PHYs via RGMII/SGMII/XFI interfaces |
| U1–W10 (Peripheral I/O) | Low-speed peripherals | Includes 4×I²C, 4×UART, 2×USB 2.0 w/PHY, SATA 2.0, SD/MMC, SPI, GPIO, and NAND/NOR flash controller |
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 tasks |
| CoreNet coherency fabric | Enables cache-coherent multi-processor communication at 1.6 Tb/s read bandwidth - critical for shared-memory virtualized environments |
| DPAA hardware accelerators | Offloads packet classification, crypto, RegEx, and compression from CPU cores - reducing software stack overhead by >60% in firewall applications |
| PAMUv2 with IOMMU | Provides DMA memory protection and guest-isolated I/O buffer management - required for KVM-based NFV deployments |
| QorIQ Trust Architecture 2.0 | Supports secure boot, tamper detection, volatile key storage, and alternate image revocation - meets DO-178C and FIPS 140-2 Level 3 requirements |
Applications
| Carrier-Grade Edge Router | NFV Infrastructure Node |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Aggregating 10GbE uplinks and performing deep packet inspection, QoS shaping, and encrypted tunnel termination at metro aggregation points. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary control + data plane processor executing Linux-based routing stacks while offloading crypto and classification via DPAA. Use Value: 4×10GbE MACs + 40 Gbit/s SEC enable line-rate IPsec and TLS offload without CPU saturation at 40 Gbps throughput. | Use Scenario: Hosting multiple virtualized network functions (vFW, vLB, vCPE) on a single server-class blade using KVM and SR-IOV. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Hardware-virtualized SoC providing isolated vCPUs, PCIe VF passthrough, and DPAA-accelerated packet I/O to VMs. Use Value: PAMUv2 and vDMA allow zero-copy packet forwarding between VMs and physical NICs - cutting VM-to-VM latency to <5 µs. |
| Radar Imaging Signal Processor | Secure Government Network Appliance |
Use Scenario: Real-time SAR/ISAR image formation using FFT, beamforming, and CFAR algorithms on airborne or ground-based platforms. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-throughput compute engine leveraging AltiVec SIMD units and 6 MB L2 cache for burst-mode DSP workloads. Use Value: 12 dual-threaded e6500 cores deliver >120 GFLOPS peak (FP32) with deterministic interrupt response under RTOS scheduling. | Use Scenario: Deployed in TEMPEST-certified tactical comms gear requiring cryptographic acceleration, secure boot, and anti-tamper monitoring. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Trusted execution platform enforcing chain-of-trust from ROM bootloader through hypervisor and guest OSes. Use Value: QorIQ Trust Architecture 2.0 provides hardware-enforced key revocation and volatile key storage - satisfying NSA CNSS AM 2009 requirements. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar multicore communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX2160A | 16-core ARM Cortex-A72, no AltiVec, lower SerDes count (24 lanes), no SEC 5.0 hardware crypto | Better suited for cloud-native NFV where ARM ecosystem tooling and container support outweigh legacy Power ISA dependencies | Select LX2160A when migrating to ARM-based software stacks and prioritizing broad Linux distro compatibility over Power Architecture-specific acceleration |
| T4160NSE7TTB | 8 physical / 16 virtual cores, 4 MB L2 cache, 24 SerDes lanes, 2×10GbE, 2×PCIe controllers | Targeted at mid-tier enterprise routers and storage controllers where cost-per-Gbps and thermal envelope constrain full T4240 deployment | Select T4160NSE7TTB when system bandwidth demand is ≤20 Gbps and DDR3L channel count can be reduced to two |
Compared with LX2160A and T4160NSE7TTB, the T4240NSE7TTB delivers highest aggregate DPAA acceleration throughput (40 Gbit/s SEC + 10 Gbit/s PME), largest L2 cache per core cluster (2 MB), and greatest SerDes flexibility (36 lanes) - making it optimal for consolidated control+data plane workloads in space-constrained carrier and defense systems.
Availability
T4240NSE7TTB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for carrier-grade edge routers, NFV infrastructure nodes, radar imaging systems, and secure government network appliances requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for T4240NSE7TTB 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 T4240NSE7TTB belongs to NXP's QorIQ T series - designed specifically for high-performance, power-efficient embedded communications processing in networking, defense, and data center infrastructure.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3L data rate supported by the T4240NSE7TTB?
The T4240NSE7TTB supports DDR3L memory up to 1866 MT/s across its three 64-bit controllers. This rate is achievable with appropriate PCB layout, signal integrity tuning, and JEDEC-compliant DDR3L components. The T4240NSE7TTB implements write-leveling, read-leveling, and DQS gating to maintain timing margins at this speed - critical for sustaining 40+ Gbps aggregate memory bandwidth in packet buffering and frame reassembly applications.
Does the T4240NSE7TTB support PCIe 3.0 Gen3 signaling?
Yes, the T4240NSE7TTB includes four PCIe controllers compliant with PCI Express specification 3.0, supporting lane widths from x1 to x8 per controller. Each controller operates at 8 GT/s per lane with full SR-IOV support (2 PFs, 128 VFs), enabling direct hardware-assisted virtualization of PCIe endpoints in NFV deployments. The T4240NSE7TTB's SerDes subsystem validates PCIe 3.0 eye diagrams per specification, ensuring interoperability with switches and endpoint devices.
How many 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces does the T4240NSE7TTB integrate?
The T4240NSE7TTB integrates four dedicated 10 Gigabit Ethernet MACs, configurable via its dual Frame Managers (FMANs) to operate over XFI, 10Gbase-KR, or SFI interfaces. These MACs support IEEE 802.3ae/802.3an standards and integrate hardware timestamping, priority flow control, and data center bridging features - enabling line-rate 10GbE switching and routing in carrier edge and CRAN applications using the T4240NSE7TTB.
Is the T4240NSE7TTB compatible with Linux kernel versions 4.x and later?
Yes, the T4240NSE7TTB is fully supported in mainline Linux kernels starting from v4.1, with upstream device tree bindings, DPAA driver stack (FMAN, QMAN, BMAN), SEC crypto API integration, and PAMUv2 IOMMU support. NXP provides long-term support (LTS) kernel patches and Yocto Project BSP layers validated for T4240NSE7TTB - ensuring stable operation in production NFV and enterprise routing deployments using the T4240NSE7TTB.
What virtualization technologies are natively supported by the T4240NSE7TTB?
The T4240NSE7TTB natively supports KVM hypervisor with full e6500 core virtualization, including hypervisor privilege level, vMPIC, vDMA, and PAMUv2-based I/O MMU. It also supports Linux containers, Enea Element, Green Hills INTEGRITY Multivisor, and Wind River Helix Virtualization Platform - all leveraging hardware-assisted address translation, logical-to-real mapping offload, and guest-isolated accelerator contexts provided by the T4240NSE7TTB's virtualization architecture.
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T4240NSE7TTB FAQ
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of T4240NSE7TTB?
All T4240NSE7TTB units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with T4240NSE7TTB, 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 T4240NSE7TTB part is unused and in its original packaging.
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