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NXP Semiconductors T4241NXN7TTB
- Part No.:
- T4241NXN7TTB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 1932-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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T4241NXN7TTB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ T4 1.8GHZ 1932BGA
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Product details
Overview
T4241NXN7TTB 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, three 1866 MT/s DDR3L controllers, and integrated DPAA accelerators for packet parsing, cryptography (SEC 5.0), pattern matching (PME 2.0), and compression (DCE 1.0). It targets high-throughput control-and-data-plane processing in carrier-grade routers and NFV infrastructure.
For engineers reviewing the T4241NXN7TTB datasheet, T4241NXN7TTB pinout, T4241NXN7TTB application, or T4241NXN7TTB equivalent, key selection considerations include dual-threaded e6500 core performance (7 DMIPS/MHz), hardware-assisted virtualization support (hypervisor privilege level, PAMUv2, vDMA), SerDes lane count (36 lanes), and DPAA accelerator throughput (50 Gbit/s FMAN, 40 Gbit/s SEC).
Technical Context
The T4241NXN7TTB 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 a 1.5 MB triple-block CoreNet platform cache and a hierarchical CoreNet fabric delivering 1.6 Tb/s coherent read bandwidth.
Its Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) includes two Frame Managers (FMAN 1.1), QMAN 1.1, BMAN 1.1, SEC 5.0 (40 Gbit/s crypto), PME 2.0 (10 Gbit/s RegEx), and DCE 1.0 (20 Gbit/s aggregate compression), all accessible via hardware-enforced virtualization primitives including vMPIC and PAMUv2.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 physical / 24 virtual e6500 cores at up to 1.8 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB total, banked as three 2 MB clusters per core group |
| CoreNet Platform Cache | 1.5 MB configured as three independent 512 KB blocks |
| DDR Interface | Three 64-bit DDR3/DDR3L controllers, up to 1866 MT/s with ECC |
| SerDes Lanes | 36 lanes supporting PCIe 3.0, 10Gbase-KR, XFI, Interlaken-LA, sRIO |
| Ethernet MACs | Up to 4 × 10 GbE + 12 × 1 GbE (configurable via FMAN) |
| DPAA Accelerators | FMAN 1.1 (50 Gbit/s parse/classify), SEC 5.0 (40 Gbit/s AES/3DES), PME 2.0 (10 Gbit/s RegEx) |
Pinout & Package
T4241NXN7TTB is housed in a 27 mm × 27 mm, 1296-ball FC-BGA package (RoHS-compliant, Pb-free, SnAgCu solder balls) with 1.0 mm ball pitch and thermal lid. Pin assignment follows NXP's standard T4 family BGA layout documented in reference manual AN4935 and datasheet T4240T4160FS REV 7.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_DDR | DDR memory I/O supply | 1.35 V ±3% supply for three DDR3L controllers; requires dedicated low-noise regulation |
| CLK_SYS | System clock input | Differential 100 MHz reference for CoreNet fabric timing and PLL synchronization |
| SRIO_CLK[0:1] | sRIO reference clock | Two differential 125 MHz clocks for dual RapidIO 2.0 ports (5 GHz lane rate) |
| PCIE_REFCLK[0:3] | PCIe reference clock | Four differential 100 MHz clocks for four PCIe 3.0 controllers (each supports x1/x2/x4/x8) |
| FMAN_TXD[0:7] | FMAN Ethernet transmit data | 8-bit parallel interface per 1 GbE MAC; supports RGMII/SGMII/QSGMII PHY interfacing |
| SEC_KEY_IN | Secure key injection | Dedicated tamper-resistant input for loading cryptographic keys during secure boot |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| e6500 dual-threading | 1.7× single-thread performance per core with full resource duplication and 7 DMIPS/MHz efficiency |
| Hardware virtualization | Hypervisor privilege level, PAMUv2 IOMMU, vDMA, and vMPIC enable secure multi-tenant partitioning |
| DPAA offload engine | 50 Gbit/s packet classification and distribution eliminates CPU overhead for L2–L4 forwarding |
| SEC 5.0 crypto acceleration | 40 Gbit/s AES-GCM/CTR and 20 Gbit/s Kasumi-F8 throughput enables line-rate IPsec at 10GbE |
| QorIQ Trust Architecture 2.0 | Secure boot with hash verification, volatile key storage, tamper detection, and alternate image revocation |
Applications
| Carrier-Grade Edge Router | NFV Infrastructure Node |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Aggregating 10 GbE uplinks and distributing traffic across multiple service VMs in metro aggregation nodes. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control-and-data-plane SoC executing routing protocols while offloading packet classification, encryption, and QoS scheduling via DPAA. Use Value: Enables 4 × 10 GbE + 12 × 1 GbE port density with hardware-accelerated IPsec and deep packet inspection at line rate. | Use Scenario: Hosting virtualized network functions (vFW, vLB, vUTM) on a single server blade with strict isolation and latency guarantees. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Virtualization-aware SoC providing hardware-enforced memory protection (PAMUv2), vDMA, and SR-IOV PCIe endpoints for VM direct device access. Use Value: Supports 128 virtual functions per PCIe controller and hypervisor-level interrupt virtualization for deterministic real-time VM scheduling. |
| Defense Radar Signal Processor | Industrial SDN Controller |
Use Scenario: Real-time synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging pipeline requiring deterministic low-latency DMA and AltiVec-accelerated FFTs. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-reliability compute SoC with ECC DDR, watchdog cross-triggering, and CoreNet fabric coherency for multi-core signal processing. Use Value: Delivers 7 DMIPS/MHz sustained throughput with AltiVec SIMD and 1.6 Tb/s coherent interconnect for frame-level parallelism. | Use Scenario: Centralized OpenFlow controller managing thousands of programmable switches in factory automation networks. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control-plane SoC running Linux-based SDN stack with hardware-accelerated TLS termination and flow table updates via SEC and PME. Use Value: Achieves 10 Gbit/s encrypted southbound control channel throughput using SEC 5.0 and PME 2.0 for regex-based flow matching. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar multicore communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4240NXN7TTB | Identical pinout, same 12-core e6500 architecture, but rated for commercial temperature range (0°C to 105°C) vs. extended (−40°C to 105°C) for T4241NXN7TTB | Not qualified for ruggedized defense or outdoor telecom deployments requiring extended temp operation | Select T4241NXN7TTB when operating outside 0°C–105°C ambient or requiring extended lifecycle support under NXP's industrial qualification program |
| LX2160A | ARMv8-A 16-core design, no Power Architecture compatibility, different DPAA-equivalent (DPDK + DPU offload), lower crypto throughput (20 Gbit/s SEC equivalent) | Requires full software re-architecture; lacks AltiVec and Power ISA toolchain continuity | Choose LX2160A only when ARM ecosystem alignment, PCIe Gen4, or integrated DPU features outweigh legacy Power ISA and DPAA investment |
Compared with T4241NXN7TTB, T4240NXN7TTB offers identical functionality at lower cost but excludes extended temperature qualification, while LX2160A provides higher core count and modern I/O but abandons Power ISA compatibility and delivers half the SEC crypto throughput-making T4241NXN7TTB optimal for sustaining DPAA-based telecom and defense deployments.
Availability
T4241NXN7TTB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for carrier-grade edge routers, NFV infrastructure nodes, and ruggedized defense computing systems requiring stable component supply, long-term availability, and extended temperature qualification.
Supply support for T4241NXN7TTB 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 T4241NXN7TTB belongs to NXP's QorIQ T series, designed specifically for high-performance, power-efficient control-and-data-plane processing in service provider networking, NFV, and mission-critical embedded systems.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the T4241NXN7TTB?
The T4241NXN7TTB operates at a maximum frequency of 1.8 GHz across all 12 e6500 cores. This rating is guaranteed under extended temperature conditions (−40°C to 105°C) with appropriate thermal management and voltage regulation per NXP's T4240T4160FS REV 7 specification. Frequency scaling is supported via dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) firmware interfaces.
Does the T4241NXN7TTB support hardware virtualization?
Yes, the T4241NXN7TTB includes comprehensive hardware virtualization support: an extra hypervisor privilege level, logical-to-real address translation acceleration, PAMUv2 for I/O memory management, vDMA for user-level direct memory access, and vMPIC for virtualized interrupt handling. These features enable KVM, Linux containers, and commercial hypervisors from Enea, Wind River, and Green Hills to run securely on T4241NXN7TTB.
What DDR memory standards does the T4241NXN7TTB support?
The T4241NXN7TTB supports DDR3 and DDR3L SDRAM across three independent 64-bit controllers, with data rates up to 1866 MT/s. Each controller supports ECC, interleaving, and configurable burst lengths. DDR3L operation at 1.35 V is mandatory for full-speed 1866 MT/s compliance, and JEDEC-standard LPDDR3 is not supported.
How many PCIe controllers does the T4241NXN7TTB integrate?
The T4241NXN7TTB integrates four PCI Express controllers compliant with PCIe specification 3.0. Each controller supports flexible lane configurations (x1, x2, x4, or x8), endpoint SR-IOV with up to 128 virtual functions, and root complex mode. All controllers share the same SerDes resources and require external retimers for longer traces or backplane applications.
Is the T4241NXN7TTB pin-compatible with other QorIQ T4 family processors?
Yes, the T4241NXN7TTB shares the same 1296-ball FC-BGA package and pinout with T4240NXN7TTB, T4160, and T4080 processors. This allows hardware reuse across performance tiers-e.g., upgrading from T4160 to T4241NXN7TTB requires only firmware and thermal redesign, not PCB revision-provided board layout meets the higher power delivery and signal integrity requirements of the 12-core variant.
T4241NXN7TTB 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:
- 1.8GHz
- 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:
- 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
T4241NXN7TTB FAQ
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6.How does Aetrix verify that T4241NXN7TTB is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?
All T4241NXN7TTB 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 T4241NXN7TTB meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of T4241NXN7TTB?
All T4241NXN7TTB units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with T4241NXN7TTB, 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 T4241NXN7TTB part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for T4241NXN7TTB:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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