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NXP Semiconductors T4241NSE7QTB
- Part No.:
- T4241NSE7QTB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 1932-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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T4241NSE7QTB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ 1.667GHZ 1932FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
T4241NSE7QTB from NXP Semiconductors is a 28 nm, 12-core (24-thread) Power Architecture® e6500-based communications processor 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 high-throughput network infrastructure for control + data plane convergence.
For engineers reviewing the T4241NSE7QTB datasheet, T4241NSE7QTB pinout, T4241NSE7QTB application, or T4241NSE7QTB equivalent, key selection criteria include dual-threaded e6500 core performance (7 DMIPS/MHz), DPAA hardware acceleration (FMAN/QMAN/BMAN/SEC/PME/DCE), SerDes lane count (36 lanes), virtualization support (hypervisor privilege level, PAMUv2, vDMA), and integrated 4× PCIe 3.0 controllers with SR-IOV.
Technical Context
The T4241NSE7QTB implements twelve dual-threaded Power Architecture e6500 cores clustered in three banks of four, each sharing 2 MB L2 cache and supporting AltiVec SIMD for DSP-intensive workloads. It integrates CoreNet coherency fabric with 1.6 Tb/s read bandwidth and hierarchical QMAN scheduling for packet-level quality-of-service management.
Its Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) includes two Frame Managers (FMAN 1.1) delivering 50 Gbit/s classification/parsing/distribution, SEC 5.0 crypto engine (40 Gbit/s AES/3DES), PME 2.0 pattern matching (10 Gbit/s), and DCE 1.0 compression/decompression (20 Gbit/s aggregate), all accessible via virtualized I/O paths through PAMUv2 and RMAN.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 physical, 24 virtual e6500 cores - enables concurrent real-time control plane and high-throughput data plane processing |
| Max Clock Frequency | 1.8 GHz - delivers deterministic low-latency response for time-critical packet forwarding and signaling |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB total (3 × 2 MB banked) - reduces inter-core latency and improves cache hit rate in clustered workloads |
| DDR Interface | 3 × 64-bit DDR3L controllers, 1866 MT/s with ECC - supports >30 GB/s memory bandwidth for large-scale buffering and table lookups |
| SerDes Lanes | 36 lanes, up to 10 GHz - enables flexible high-speed connectivity to 4×10GbE PHYs, PCIe 3.0 x16, Interlaken-LA, and RapidIO 2.0 |
| DPAA Accelerators | FMAN (50 Gbit/s), QMAN (224 queues), BMAN (64 pools), SEC 5.0 (40 Gbit/s), PME 2.0 (10 Gbit/s), DCE 1.0 (20 Gbit/s) - offloads packet processing, crypto, regex, and compression from CPU cores |
| PCIe Controllers | 4 × PCIe 3.0 controllers, SR-IOV capable (2 PFs + 128 VFs) - enables direct device assignment in NFV and SDN virtualized environments |
Pinout & Package
Package: 27 mm × 27 mm, 1296-ball FC-BGA (Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array), RoHS-compliant, 1.0 mm ball pitch, designed for high-density thermal and signal integrity in ATCA/AMC carrier systems.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A1–A10, B1–B10, etc. (all 1296 balls) | Ball grid array terminals | Includes dedicated power/ground balls (VDD_DDR, VDD_CORE, VSS), differential SerDes pairs (SERDES_TX/RX), DDR3L DQ/DM/CK/ADDR/CMD, PCIe REFCLK/PERST#, FMAN RGMII/SGMII, and JTAG debug interface |
| BALLS A1–D4 | Power delivery network (PDN) corner region | High-current VDD_CORE supply inputs with adjacent ground balls for low-impedance decoupling near CPU clusters |
| BALLS E10–H15 | DDR3L channel 0 interface | 64-bit data bus + ECC, 16-bit address/command, differential clocks - supports 1866 MT/s with on-die termination calibration |
| BALLS K20–P25 | SerDes lane group 0 (10 GbE/PCIe) | 12 differential pairs supporting SGMII, XFI, or PCIe 3.0 x4 - routed with controlled impedance and length matching per protocol |
| BALLS U1–W10 | JTAG + CoreNet debug interface | IEEE 1149.1 boundary scan, CoreNet trace, and real-time debug cross-trigger signals for multicore visibility |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dual-threaded e6500 cores | 1.7× single-thread throughput per core at same power - sustains high instruction throughput under bursty traffic loads without frequency scaling |
| CoreNet coherency fabric | 1.6 Tb/s coherent read bandwidth across 12 cores and accelerators - eliminates cache coherency bottlenecks in multi-threaded DPAA workloads |
| Hardware virtualization support | Hypervisor privilege level + PAMUv2 IOMMU + vDMA - enables secure, isolated guest environments with direct I/O access in NFV deployments |
| QorIQ Trust Architecture 2.0 | Secure boot, tamper detection, volatile key storage, alternate image revocation - enforces chain-of-trust from ROM to OS in defense-grade networking appliances |
| AltiVec SIMD engine per core | 128-bit vector execution unit - accelerates FEC, encryption, FFT, and deep packet inspection algorithms with near-DSP efficiency |
Applications
| 5G Radio Unit (RU) Baseband Processing | Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) Platform |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Real-time Layer 1/L2 baseband processing in Open RAN CRAN architectures with strict sub-100 µs latency requirements. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control + data plane SoC managing CPRI/eCPRI fronthaul, MAC scheduling, and FPGA-coordinated PHY offload. Use Value: Dual-threaded e6500 cores and AltiVec enable real-time LDPC decoding and OFDM modulation; DPAA FMAN handles fronthaul packet parsing at 25+ Gbit/s. | Use Scenario: Hosting multiple virtualized network functions (vFW, vLB, vIDS) on a single white-box server with hardware-enforced isolation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Virtualization-aware SoC providing SR-IOV-capable PCIe endpoints, PAMUv2 IOMMU protection, and DPAA-accelerated packet steering. Use Value: 4× PCIe 3.0 controllers with 128 VFs allow simultaneous attachment of multiple virtual NICs; SEC 5.0 processes TLS/IPsec at line rate without CPU overhead. |
| Defense Radar Signal Processor | Industrial Edge Gateway with Deterministic Networking |
Use Scenario: Ruggedized airborne radar imaging system requiring DO-254/DO-178C compliance, ECC memory, and tamper-resistant boot. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Trusted compute engine executing SAR processing pipelines while enforcing secure boot and runtime attestation. Use Value: QorIQ Trust Architecture 2.0 provides secure debug disable, volatile key storage, and alternate image revocation; DDR3L ECC prevents bit-flip-induced mission failure. | Use Scenario: Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) gateway aggregating PROFINET, EtherCAT, and OPC UA traffic in factory automation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Deterministic packet scheduler using QMAN's multilevel queue hierarchy and FMAN's egress traffic shaping for sub-1 µs jitter control. Use Value: Dual FMANs classify and shape traffic across 16 Ethernet MACs (4×10GbE + 12×1GbE); CoreNet fabric guarantees latency-bounded inter-core communication. |
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 T4240NSE7QTB | Same die, identical 12-core/24-thread configuration and DPAA accelerator set; differs only in temperature grade (T4241 = extended industrial −40°C to +105°C vs. T4240 = commercial 0°C to +105°C) | T4241NSE7QTB qualified for extended temperature operation in outdoor telecom cabinets and avionics enclosures where ambient exceeds 85°C | Select T4241NSE7QTB when operating beyond commercial temperature range; otherwise T4240NSE7QTB suffices for lab and indoor enterprise gear |
| NXP LS2088A | ARMv8-A 8-core Cortex-A72, no AltiVec, different DPAA2 architecture (FMAN v2.0, SEC 6.0), lower SerDes count (24 lanes), no CoreNet fabric | Targets software-defined infrastructure with Linux-native toolchains; lacks Power Architecture legacy compatibility and hypervisor-level privilege separation | Choose LS2088A for ARM ecosystem alignment and newer crypto algorithms; retain T4241NSE7QTB for existing Power-based firmware, AltiVec DSP workloads, or strict virtualization partitioning |
Compared with T4240NSE7QTB and LS2088A, the T4241NSE7QTB uniquely combines extended-temperature reliability, Power Architecture deterministic execution, AltiVec-accelerated signal processing, and mature DPAA1 virtualization - making it optimal for hardened 5G RU, defense comms, and legacy protocol gateways where thermal resilience and ISA continuity are non-negotiable.
Availability
T4241NSE7QTB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for 5G radio units, NFV platforms, defense radar processors, and industrial edge gateways requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.
Supply support for T4241NSE7QTB 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, IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets.
The QorIQ T series - including the T4241NSE7QTB - was engineered specifically for high-performance, power-efficient control + data plane convergence in service provider routers, enterprise security appliances, and ruggedized defense systems.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating temperature specification for the T4241NSE7QTB?
The T4241NSE7QTB is rated for extended industrial operation from −40°C to +105°C case temperature, validated per JEDEC JESD22-A104 stress testing. This distinguishes it from the commercial-grade T4240NSE7QTB (0°C to +105°C) and makes the T4241NSE7QTB suitable for deployment in uncontrolled outdoor enclosures, avionics bays, and industrial control cabinets where ambient extremes occur. Thermal design must maintain junction temperature below 125°C under full load.
Does the T4241NSE7QTB support hardware-assisted virtualization for real-time guest isolation?
Yes, the T4241NSE7QTB includes full hardware-assisted virtualization: an extra hypervisor privilege level in the e6500 core, PAMUv2 IOMMU for DMA memory protection, vDMA for user-level transfers, and vMPIC for virtual interrupt routing. These features enable certified real-time separation between guest VMs in NFV and defense applications - a capability confirmed in NXP's QorIQ T4 Virtualization Reference Manual and validated with Wind River VxWorks 7 and Green Hills INTEGRITY.
How many 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces does the T4241NSE7QTB support natively?
The T4241NSE7QTB integrates two Frame Manager (FMAN) blocks supporting up to four 10 Gbit/s Ethernet MACs - configurable via SerDes lanes for XFI, 10Gbase-KR, or SFP+ PHY interfacing. This matches the documented T4240 specification, as the T4241NSE7QTB shares the same silicon die and I/O subsystem. No external PHY or switch IC is required to achieve quad-10GbE operation.
Is AltiVec SIMD support available on all 12 cores of the T4241NSE7QTB?
Yes, each of the 12 e6500 cores in the T4241NSE7QTB includes a full 128-bit AltiVec SIMD engine, enabling parallel execution of integer and floating-point vector operations. This is confirmed in the T4240T4160FS reference manual and used extensively in radar beamforming, LDPC decoding, and deep packet inspection workloads. AltiVec instructions are binary-compatible across the entire QorIQ T4 family.
What DDR memory standards and speeds are supported by the T4241NSE7QTB?
The T4241NSE7QTB supports DDR3L (low-voltage) SDRAM only, with three independent 64-bit controllers operating up to 1866 MT/s. Each controller supports ECC, address/command parity, and on-die termination calibration. It does not support DDR4, LPDDR3, or standard DDR3 - a requirement explicitly stated in Section 4.1 of the T4240 Hardware Specification document (Rev 7).
T4241NSE7QTB 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:
- 24 Core, 64-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.667GHz
- 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:
- 1.8V, 2.5V
- 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
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of T4241NSE7QTB?
All T4241NSE7QTB units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with T4241NSE7QTB, 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 T4241NSE7QTB part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for T4241NSE7QTB:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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