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NXP Semiconductors T4240NXE7PQB
- Part No.:
- T4240NXE7PQB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 1932-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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T4240NXE7PQB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ T4 1.8GHZ 1932BGA
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Product details
Overview
T4240NXE7PQB from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a 12-core, dual-threaded Power Architecture® e6500-based multicore processor with integrated Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA), 3× DDR3/3L controllers (up to 1.867 GT/s), 4× 10 GbE MACs, and hardware virtualization support. It delivers 129,600 DMIPS and up to 216 single-precision GFLOPs for high-throughput control-and-data-plane consolidation in network appliances.
For engineers reviewing the T4240NXE7PQB datasheet, T4240NXE7PQB pinout, T4240NXE7PQB application, or T4240NXE7PQB equivalent, key selection criteria include its 1932-pin FC-PBGA package, 1.8 GHz core frequency, SEC 5.0 crypto acceleration (up to 40 Gbps), DPAA-enabled packet classification at 50 Gbps, and support for KVM/Linux containers in NFV/SDN deployments.
Technical Context
The T4240NXE7PQB implements three clusters of four e6500 cores sharing 2 MB L2 cache each (6 MB total), with full SMT support and hypervisor-level privilege. Its CoreNet coherency fabric enables 1.46 Tbps coherent read bandwidth and supports hierarchical memory mapping across 40-bit physical address space.
DPAA integration includes Frame Manager 1.1 (packet parsing/classification), Queue Manager 1.1 (multilevel scheduling), BMan 1.1 (buffer management), SEC 5.0 (crypto), PME 2.1 (regex matching up to 10 Gbps), and DCE 1.0 (compression/decompression up to 20 Gbps), all accessible via dedicated accelerators offloading CPU cycles.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Count / Threads | 12 dual-threaded e6500 cores → 24 virtual CPUs for asymmetric/symmetric multiprocessing partitioning |
| Max Core Frequency | 1.8 GHz → deterministic real-time response for telecom control plane tasks |
| Memory Interface | 3× 64-bit DDR3/3L with ECC → 192 GB max capacity, page-mode optimization reduces latency by up to 10 cycles |
| Crypto Throughput | SEC 5.0 up to 40 Gbps → line-rate IPsec/TLS offload for 10 GbE interfaces |
| DPAA Packet Rate | FMan 1.1 up to 50 Gbps → hardware-accelerated classification/policing without CPU intervention |
| Networking I/O | 4× 10 GbE XFI/XAUI + 16× 1 GbE SGMII/RGMII → front-panel and backplane connectivity in ATCA blades |
| Virtualization Support | Hypervisor privilege level + IOMMU DMA protection → secure guest isolation for NFV workloads |
Pinout & Package
Package: 1932-pin flip-chip plastic ball grid array (FC-PBGA), 45 mm × 45 mm, JEDEC-compliant, 0–105°C junction temperature rating.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_DDR | DDR memory power supply | 1.5 V (DDR3) or 1.35 V (DDR3L) rail with dynamic voltage scaling support |
| CLK_DDR | DDR reference clock input | Differential 100 MHz clock for synchronous DDR timing alignment |
| RESET_REQ_B | Global reset request input | Active-low signal initiating cold boot sequence via PreBoot Loader |
| BOOT_CFG[7:0] | Boot configuration strap inputs | Defines boot source (IFC/NAND/SPI/eSDHC) and memory map before PBL execution |
| PCIe_CLKREQ_N[3:0] | PCIe slot power management | Per-lane active-low signals enabling ASPM L0s/L1 entry for PCIe 2.0/3.0 controllers |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| AltiVec SIMD engine | 128-bit vector unit with 32 VR registers enabling DSP-like math acceleration for radar imaging and wireless baseband |
| CoreNet Platform Cache | 1.5 MB shared CPC (3× 512 KB arrays) dedicated to DPAA data structures-reducing DDR bandwidth contention by 50% |
| Cache intervention | Direct L2-to-L2 data transfer across clusters eliminates flush/retry latency, improving average memory access time |
| Prefetch Manager (PMan) | Confidence-based prefetching triggered by CPC misses-adaptive stride detection improves DDR read utilization by 50% vs. prior QorIQ |
| Secure Boot & Trust Architecture | QorIQ Platform Trust Architecture 2.0 with hardware-verified boot chain and active memory zeroization on security violation |
Applications
| 1U Security Appliance | Rack-Mounted Services Blade |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Compact 1U firewall/UTM appliance with 16× 1 GE and 4× 10 GE ports, SATA storage, and PCIe expansion. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Single-chip SoC executing control plane (Linux), data plane (DPAA-accelerated packet filtering), and crypto offload (SEC 5.0). Use Value: Eliminates discrete crypto ASIC and network switch ICs-reducing BOM cost and board area while sustaining 40 Gbps encrypted throughput. | Use Scenario: ATCA-compliant modular blade with four T4240NXE7PQB processors and Ethernet switch fabric for carrier-grade RNC or EPC. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Distributed processing node handling radio link layer protocol stacks and IP forwarding with SR-IOV-enabled PCIe virtual functions. Use Value: Enables independent boot/reset per core cluster-supporting mixed AMP/SMP partitioning for LTE scheduler and user-plane processing on same die. |
| Radio Node Controller | Intelligent Network Adapter |
Use Scenario: CRAN/D-RAN baseband unit interfacing with FPGAs for PHY layer and connecting to IP transport via 10GBase-KR. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time wireless protocol stack host with DPAA-accelerated encryption (AES-256) and regex pattern matching for deep packet inspection. Use Value: AltiVec + e6500 dual-threading delivers 216 GFLOPs peak-meeting 3GPP Release 12+ MIMO-OFDM computational requirements without external DSPs. | Use Scenario: PCIe x8 form-factor smart NIC with quad 10 GbE ports for Open vSwitch acceleration in cloud servers. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Offload engine running OVS-DPDK with DPAA-managed packet queues and SEC-accelerated TLS termination. Use Value: Achieves line-rate 40 Gbps forwarding with <5 µs pps latency-enabling host CPU cores to be repurposed for application logic instead of packet I/O. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar multicore networking processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| NXP LS2088A | ARM Cortex-A72 (8-core), no AltiVec, lower crypto throughput (20 Gbps SEC), no Interlaken-LA | Better suited for ARM-native SDN controllers; lacks legacy Power Architecture toolchain compatibility | Select when migrating to ARM ecosystem or requiring higher single-thread performance per core |
| NXP T4160NXE7MQB | 8-core e6500 (16 threads), same DPAA/SEC/PME blocks, 1.6 GHz max frequency, identical pinout | Lower compute density for cost-sensitive edge routers where 24 vCPUs are unnecessary | Select for footprint-compatible downgrade with no PCB changes required |
Compared with T4240NXE7PQB, LS2088A offers ARM64 software portability but sacrifices AltiVec acceleration and Interlaken-LA for TCAM offload; T4160NXE7MQB provides identical architecture and pin compatibility at reduced thread count and frequency-ideal for incremental performance scaling within same thermal envelope.
Availability
T4240NXE7PQB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for NFV infrastructure, intelligent NIC design, and ATCA-based telecom equipment requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for T4240NXE7PQB 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 formed from the spin-off of Philips' semiconductor division, specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and networking markets.
The QorIQ T4 family-including T4240NXE7PQB-is designed for high-performance, consolidated control-and-data-plane processing in carrier-grade networking, wireless infrastructure, and secure enterprise appliances.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating junction temperature for T4240NXE7PQB?
The T4240NXE7PQB has a specified operating junction temperature range of 0–105°C, validated under worst-case thermal conditions with JEDEC-standard FC-PBGA packaging. This rating enables deployment in sealed telecom chassis and industrial enclosures without forced airflow, provided board-level thermal design meets NXP's recommended copper pour and via guidelines in AN4815.
Does T4240NXE7PQB support DDR3L memory, and what voltage does it require?
Yes, T4240NXE7PQB supports DDR3L memory at 1.35 V, in addition to standard DDR3 at 1.5 V. The DDR controllers auto-detect memory type during initialization and configure appropriate drive strength and timing parameters. Dual-voltage support allows system designers to optimize power consumption in thermally constrained environments without sacrificing bandwidth.
How many SerDes lanes does T4240NXE7PQB provide, and what protocols do they support?
T4240NXE7PQB integrates 32 SerDes lanes operating up to 10.3125 GHz, supporting XAUI, XFI, 10GBase-KR, SGMII, QSGMII, HiGig2, Interlaken-LA, PCIe 2.0/3.0, and Serial RapidIO 2.0. These lanes are allocated across four FMANs, four PCIe controllers, two SRIO ports, and one Interlaken interface-enabling simultaneous multi-protocol connectivity without external retimers.
Can T4240NXE7PQB run Linux containers and KVM simultaneously, and how is isolation enforced?
Yes, T4240NXE7PQB supports concurrent Linux containers and KVM hypervisor operation using hardware-enforced isolation: PAMU (Peripheral Access Management Unit) restricts DMA access per guest, IOMMU enforces logical-to-real address translation, and CoreNet fabric ensures cache coherency across VMs. This enables secure NFV service chaining with guaranteed QoS for each containerized VNF.
Is T4240NXE7PQB pin-compatible with other QorIQ T4 family members like T4160 or T4080?
Yes, T4240NXE7PQB is fully pin-compatible with T4160NXE7MQB and T4080NXE7MQB within the same 1932-pin FC-PBGA package. All T4 family devices share identical power, clock, reset, DDR, PCIe, and SerDes pinouts-allowing hardware reuse across performance tiers while scaling core count and frequency in software-defined configurations.
T4240NXE7PQB Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 1932-BBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- QorIQ T4
- Packaging:
- Bulk
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- PowerPC e6500
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 12 Core, 64-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.8GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- -
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR3, DDR3L
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 1Gbps (16), 10Gbps (4)
- 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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7.What is the process for return or replacement of T4240NXE7PQB?
All T4240NXE7PQB units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with T4240NXE7PQB, 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 T4240NXE7PQB 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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