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NXP Semiconductors T4241NXN7QTB
- Part No.:
- T4241NXN7QTB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 1932-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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T4241NXN7QTB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ 1.667GHZ 1932FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
T4241NXN7QTB from NXP Semiconductors is a 28 nm, 12-core (24-thread) Power Architecture e6500-based communications processor operating up to 1.8 GHz, featuring three 64-bit DDR3L memory controllers (1866 MT/s), four PCIe 3.0 controllers, dual Frame Managers supporting up to 4×10 GbE + 16×1 GbE, and integrated DPAA accelerators for crypto (SEC 5.0, 40 Gbit/s), pattern matching (PME 2.0, 10 Gbit/s), and compression (DCE 1.0, 20 Gbit/s). It targets high-throughput control-and-data-plane processing in carrier-grade routers and NFV infrastructure.
For engineers reviewing the T4241NXN7QTB datasheet, T4241NXN7QTB pinout, T4241NXN7QTB application, or T4241NXN7QTB equivalent, key selection criteria include dual-threaded e6500 core count, CoreNet coherency fabric bandwidth (1.6 Tb/s read), SerDes lane count (36 lanes, up to 10 GHz), hardware virtualization support (hypervisor privilege level, PAMUv2), and DPAA accelerator throughput metrics across FMAN/QMAN/BMAN/SEC/PME/DCE subsystems.
Technical Context
The T4241NXN7QTB 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. CoreNet Platform Cache is configured as 1.5 MB (triple 512 KB blocks) and delivers coherent interconnect with 1.6 Tb/s read bandwidth.
Its Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) integrates two Frame Managers (FMAN 1.1), Queue Manager (QMAN 1.1), Buffer Manager (BMAN 1.1), Security Engine (SEC 5.0), Pattern Matching Engine (PME 2.0), and Data Compression Engine (DCE 1.0), all accessible via hardware-accelerated, virtualization-aware scheduling through QMAN's multilevel hierarchy.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 physical e6500 cores, 24 virtual threads; enables concurrent real-time control plane and packet-forwarding data plane execution |
| Max Clock Frequency | 1.8 GHz; determines instruction throughput ceiling and latency-bound task completion time |
| L2 Cache per Cluster | 2 MB shared per 4-core cluster; reduces inter-core cache coherency traffic and improves data reuse efficiency |
| DDR3L Controllers | Three 64-bit controllers at 1866 MT/s with ECC; supports ≥128 GB memory capacity and error-resilient high-bandwidth access |
| SerDes Lanes | 36 lanes scalable to 10 GHz; enables simultaneous 4×10GbE, PCIe 3.0 x16, Interlaken-LA, and SRIO interfaces without multiplexing |
| DPAA Crypto Throughput | SEC 5.0 delivers 40 Gbit/s AES/3DES; offloads encryption/decryption from CPU cores in secure gateway applications |
| Virtualization Support | Hypervisor privilege level + PAMUv2 IOMMU + vMPIC/vDMA; enables secure, isolated guest environments with direct I/O assignment |
Pinout & Package
T4241NXN7QTB is housed in a 27 mm × 27 mm, 1156-ball FC-BGA package with 1.0 mm ball pitch, designed for high-density routing of DDR3L, PCIe, SerDes, and Ethernet signals while meeting thermal requirements for 35 W TDP operation.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A1–A10, B1–B10, etc. (DDR3L DQ/DQS) | DDR3L SDRAM data/strobe interface | Supports triple-channel 64-bit wide memory with on-die termination and dynamic ODT for signal integrity at 1866 MT/s |
| G1–G12, H1–H12, etc. (PCIe Rx/Tx) | PCI Express 3.0 differential lanes | Four independent controllers; each configurable as x1/x2/x4/x8; supports SR-IOV with 2 PFs and 128 VFs |
| K1–K16, L1–L16, etc. (SerDes) | Multi-protocol high-speed serial transceivers | 36 lanes support SGMII/QSGMII/XFI/10Gbase-KR/PCIe/Interlaken-LA/SRIO simultaneously with per-lane rate adaptation |
| M1–M8, N1–N8, etc. (Ethernet MAC) | 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet media access controllers | Dual FMANs provide up to 4×10GE + 16×1GE with hardware timestamping, flow control, and DCB priority tagging |
| P1–P4, R1–R4, etc. (CoreNet Fabric) | Coherent interconnect links | CoreNet® fabric enables cache-coherent communication between e6500 cores, accelerators, and memory controllers at 1.6 Tb/s aggregate read bandwidth |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| AltiVec SIMD engine per core | Accelerates FFT, FIR/IIR filtering, and matrix operations in radar imaging and baseband processing without CPU intervention |
| DPAA hardware scheduler (QMAN) | Enables deterministic, low-latency packet distribution to cores or accelerators using hierarchical quality-of-service queues |
| SEC 5.0 cryptographic engine | Processes IPsec ESP/AH, SSL/TLS, and MACsec at line rate up to 40 Gbit/s, eliminating software crypto bottlenecks |
| PME 2.0 pattern matching | Performs deep packet inspection with regular expression matching at 10 Gbit/s, enabling real-time intrusion detection |
| QorIQ Trust Architecture 2.0 | Provides secure boot with immutable root-of-trust, tamper detection, volatile key storage, and alternate image revocation |
Applications
| Carrier-Grade Edge Router | Network Function Virtualization (NFV) Platform |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Aggregating and forwarding multi-gigabit traffic across metro and access networks with strict SLA compliance. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control-and-data-plane SoC executing routing protocols while accelerating packet classification, encryption, and QoS scheduling in hardware. Use Value: Dual FMANs and SEC 5.0 enable 4×10GbE line-rate forwarding with IPsec at 40 Gbit/s, reducing latency by >60% versus software-only implementations. | Use Scenario: Hosting multiple virtualized network functions (vFW, vLB, vUTM) on a single server-class platform. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Hardware-virtualized multicore processor providing isolated CPU, memory, and I/O resources via hypervisor-enforced partitioning. Use Value: PAMUv2 and vMPIC allow secure, low-overhead VM-to-VM communication and direct PCIe device assignment, achieving <5 µs VM exit latency. |
| Ruggedized Military Communications | High-Performance Storage Controller |
Use Scenario: Deploying secure, fault-tolerant comms in airborne or ground-mobile platforms subject to shock, vibration, and EMI. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Radiation-tolerant (industrial temp grade), tamper-resistant SoC managing encrypted radio links and mission-critical data routing. Use Value: QorIQ Trust Architecture 2.0 ensures authenticated boot and runtime tamper response, while dual SRIO ports enable deterministic inter-chassis synchronization. | Use Scenario: Building enterprise SAN/NAS controllers requiring high IOPS, low-latency storage offload, and protocol bridging. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Integrated controller handling FCoE bridging, iSCSI target processing, and PCIe-based NVMe acceleration. Use Value: Three DDR3L controllers and DCE 1.0 deliver 20 Gbit/s transparent compression for backup streams, reducing backend bandwidth demand by 40%. |
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 T4240NXN7QTB | Same package, identical pinout, but rated for 1.6 GHz max frequency and 2 MB smaller CoreNet Platform Cache (1 MB vs. 1.5 MB) | Lower power envelope (25 W vs. 35 W); suitable for thermally constrained ATCA blades where peak throughput is secondary to density | Select T4240NXN7QTB when thermal budget limits prevent sustained 1.8 GHz operation but full T4241 feature set is otherwise required |
| NXP LS2088A | ARMv8-A 8-core Cortex-A72, no AltiVec, different SerDes protocol support (no Interlaken-LA), lower crypto throughput (20 Gbit/s SEC) | Targets Linux-native SDN control planes and containerized microservices rather than legacy Power Architecture-based telecom stacks | Select LS2088A when migrating to ARM ecosystem, prioritizing software compatibility with open-source toolchains over AltiVec-accelerated DSP workloads |
Compared with T4240NXN7QTB and LS2088A, the T4241NXN7QTB delivers highest deterministic throughput for Power Architecture-based telecom firmware, unique AltiVec acceleration for radar/baseband, and largest DPAA accelerator bandwidth-making it optimal for upgrade paths from T4240 designs requiring higher clock headroom and larger platform cache.
Availability
T4241NXN7QTB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for carrier-grade edge routers, NFV infrastructure platforms, and ruggedized military communications systems requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for T4241NXN7QTB 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 QorIQ T4 family-including T4241NXN7QTB-is engineered for high-performance, power-efficient control-and-data-plane processing in service provider networking, defense systems, and data center infrastructure where hardware acceleration and virtualization are critical.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the T4241NXN7QTB?
The T4241NXN7QTB operates at a maximum frequency of 1.8 GHz across all 12 e6500 cores. This frequency is guaranteed under specified thermal and voltage conditions and enables deterministic execution of latency-sensitive control-plane tasks while sustaining high-throughput data-plane forwarding in the T4241NXN7QTB.
Does the T4241NXN7QTB support hardware virtualization?
Yes, the T4241NXN7QTB includes comprehensive hardware virtualization support: an extra hypervisor privilege level, logical-to-real address translation acceleration, PAMUv2 IOMMU for DMA protection, vMPIC for virtual interrupt management, and vDMA for user-level data movement-all integral to the T4241NXN7QTB architecture.
How many DDR3L memory controllers does the T4241NXN7QTB integrate?
The T4241NXN7QTB integrates three independent 64-bit DDR3L memory controllers, each supporting data rates up to 1866 MT/s with ECC, interleaving, and on-die termination-providing the T4241NXN7QTB with scalable, fault-tolerant memory bandwidth essential for high-end networking workloads.
What DPAA accelerators are included in the T4241NXN7QTB?
The T4241NXN7QTB includes six dedicated DPAA accelerators: Frame Manager (FMAN 1.1), Queue Manager (QMAN 1.1), Buffer Manager (BMAN 1.1), Security Engine (SEC 5.0), Pattern Matching Engine (PME 2.0), and Data Compression Engine (DCE 1.0)-all tightly coupled to the CoreNet fabric and accessible by all 12 cores in the T4241NXN7QTB.
Is the T4241NXN7QTB pin-compatible with other QorIQ T4 family processors?
Yes, the T4241NXN7QTB shares the same 1156-ball FC-BGA package and pinout with the T4240NXN7QTB and T4160NXN7QTB, enabling drop-in upgrades within the same PCB layout-this mechanical and electrical compatibility is a defined feature of the T4 family and applies directly to the T4241NXN7QTB.
T4241NXN7QTB 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:
- -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
T4241NXN7QTB FAQ
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All T4241NXN7QTB products on Aetrix are procured from qualified distributors and authorized channels. Our dedicated quality assurance team conducts strict verification, including traceability checks and, if necessary, third-party testing. This ensures that T4241NXN7QTB meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of T4241NXN7QTB?
All T4241NXN7QTB units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with T4241NXN7QTB, 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 T4241NXN7QTB part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for T4241NXN7QTB:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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