T4160NSE7QTB - QorIQ T4 8-Core 1.8GHz PowerPC SoC | NXP
Référence : T4160NSE7QTB ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $850 | $850,00 |
| 10 | $805 | $8 050,00 |
| 100 | $750 | $75 000,00 |
| 500 | $695 | $347 500,00 |
| 1 000 | $640 | $640 000,00 |
T4160NSE7QTB Présentation
A QorIQ communications processor is a system-on-chip (SoC) designed for high-performance networking infrastructure such as routers, switches, security appliances, and wireless base stations. Positioned in the broader taxonomy, the QorIQ family belongs to the power architecture communications processor segment, sitting between standard embedded microcontrollers and high-end server CPUs, optimized for deterministic packet processing, deep pipeline acceleration, and tight integration of networking peripherals. Within the T-series lineup, the T4 family spans the T4080 (8 threads), T4160 (16 threads), and the flagship T4240 (24 threads), all sharing a pin-compatible package to enable scalable product lines.
Key features include eight PowerPC e6500 cores with dual-thread SMT, integrated DPAA (Data Path Acceleration Architecture) for hardware offload of packet parsing, queueing, and crypto, an SEC engine for symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, and dual PCIe Gen 2 controllers. The device targets 0 to 105 degrees C extended temperature operation suitable for industrial networking equipment, supports Trust Architecture 2.0 secure boot, and provides SerDes lanes configurable for SGMII, XAUI, KR, and PCIe.
The T4160NSE7QTB employs the e6500 Power Architecture core with 64-bit datapath, superscalar out-of-order execution, and AltiVec-compatible SIMD engine for data-plane workload acceleration. The integrated CoreNet coherency fabric interconnects cores, memory controller, and I/O blocks, delivering high bandwidth with low latency. Memory controller supports DDR3 and DDR3L at 1.87 GT/s with ECC, providing up to 64-bit wide interfaces. The crypto engine delivers line-rate IPSec, SSL/TLS, and SRTP processing without CPU intervention.
Typical applications include enterprise routers and switches, network attached storage (NAS), 4G/LTE small cells, IPsec VPN gateways, network functions virtualization (NFV) platforms, and industrial control planes. The T4160 fits workloads requiring multi-Gbps throughput combined with deterministic control-plane latency and hardware-accelerated security.
When designing with this device, plan the PCB layout for the large 45x45 mm FCPBGA package with proper microvia stack-up and at least 8 signal layers for SerDes routing. Use NXP's QorIQ SDK and CodeWarrior toolchain for firmware development. Allocate sufficient cooling for typical 30-45 W power dissipation, and validate DDR3L signal integrity with IBIS-AMI simulation before tape-out.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour T4160NSE7QTB — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec T4160NSE7QTB (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Architecture, Cryptography, Operating Temperature, Package, 10 Gigabit Ethernet.
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T4160NSE7QTB Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Core Processor | PowerPC e6500 |
| Number of Cores | 8 |
| Architecture | 64-bit Power Architecture |
| Operating Frequency | 1.67 GHz (up to 1.8 GHz) |
| Number of Threads | 16 (8 cores x 2 threads via SMT) |
| Series | QorIQ T4 |
| Boîtier | 1932-FCPBGA (45x45 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) |
| Memory Controller | DDR3 / DDR3L, up to 1.87 GT/s, 64-bit with ECC |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 2 ports (10 Gbps) |
| 1 Gigabit Ethernet | 13 ports (1 Gbps) |
| Cryptography | Hardware-accelerated (SEC engine, enabled) |
| PCIe | 2 x PCIe Gen 2 controllers |
| Température de fonctionnement | 0 C to +105 C |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Niveau MSL | 3 |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant |
Guide de configuration des broches du T4160NSE7QTB 1932-fcpbga (45x45 mm, 0.8 mm pitch)
Configuration des broches du T4160NSE7QTB (boîtier 1932-fcpbga (45x45 mm, 0.8 mm pitch)). Ce circuit intégré numérique comprend des GPIO, des interfaces de communication (UART, SPI, I2C) et des broches d'alimentation. Consultez la fiche technique du fabricant pour les fonctions alternatives des broches et les options de configuration. Indispensable pour la conception de systèmes embarqués et la conception de circuits imprimés.
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Applications typiques
T4160NSE7QTB convient pour 7 applications: Enterprise 10G Routers and Switches, IPsec VPN and SSL/TLS Security Appliances, 4G/LTE Small Cell Base Stations, Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) Platforms, Network Attached Storage (NAS) Controllers, Industrial Control Plane and Edge Gateways, Data Center SmartNIC / DPU Offload Cards.
Enterprise 10G Routers and Switches
The T4160NSE7QTB is well suited for mid-range enterprise routers and L3 switches that need 10 Gbps uplink throughput combined with wire-speed ACL and routing processing. The 8-core e6500 architecture provides 16 hardware threads that handle control-plane routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, IS-IS) and data-plane forwarding concurrently, while dual integrated 10 GbE controllers eliminate the need for an external MAC. Its DPAA packet-processing accelerators (FMan, QMan, BMan) parse, classify, and queue packets in hardware at line rate, leaving the e6500 cores free for control-plane management. Compared to a generic SoC, the T4160 reduces CPU load by 40-60% for typical IPv4/IPv6 forwarding workloads. Place the T4160 with DDR3L-1866 ECC memory and a thermal-rated heatsink for 24/7 operation in a 1U chassis.
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IPsec VPN and SSL/TLS Security Appliances
The T4160NSE7QTB's crypto-enabled NSE part number integrates the SEC 5.0 engine, accelerating AES-256-GCM, 3DES, RSA-2048, and SHA-256 algorithms for line-rate encrypted traffic. In an IPsec VPN gateway, the SEC engine processes ESP/AH crypto offload while the e6500 cores handle IKE key exchange and tunnel management, sustaining multi-Gbps bidirectional VPN throughput. The 13 integrated GbE ports plus dual 10 GbE allow direct termination of WAN uplinks and LAN segments without an external PHY switch. Compared to software-only crypto on a generic CPU, the hardware SEC engine delivers 5-10x higher throughput at lower power. Designers should use NXP's datapath SDK to map IPSec ESP transforms onto the SEC engine, with memory-mapped keys and ring buffers for zero-copy processing.
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4G/LTE Small Cell Base Stations
The T4160NSE7QTB fits small-cell eNodeB/gNB designs where deterministic low latency and integrated networking peripherals are critical. Its 8-core e6500 architecture runs the Layer-2/Layer-3 protocol stack alongside the radio resource management functions, with the SEC engine securing S1/X2 interfaces between the small cell and the EPC/5GC core network. The 1.87 GT/s DDR3L memory controller sustains high-throughput packet processing between MAC, PHY, and the radio front-end. Operating from 0 to 105 C, the T4160 is qualified for outdoor-embedded small-cell deployments under extended temperature. Compared to a generic ARM SoC, the T4160 offers stronger real-time performance and TSN-ready Ethernet features required for fronthaul synchronization.
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Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) Platforms
The T4160NSE7QTB is a strong fit for NFV infrastructure nodes that virtualize router, firewall, and load-balancer functions on a single hardware platform. With 16 hardware threads, the device supports multiple virtual machines (KVM/Linux containers) running VNF instances, while DPAA provides hardware-accelerated SR-IOV virtual I/O for tenant isolation. The integrated 10 GbE and GbE controllers connect directly to virtual switches (OVS-DPDK), and the SEC engine delivers per-tenant crypto offload. Operating at 30-45 W typical power, the T4160 enables dense compute in a single 1U NFV node. Designers can use OPNFV with DPDK acceleration to map virtual switch fast paths onto the T4160's packet-processing engines.
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Network Attached Storage (NAS) Controllers
The T4160NSE7QTB serves as a high-performance NAS controller SoC, combining its 8-core e6500 CPU with hardware-accelerated crypto to deliver encrypted file serving. The integrated SEC engine accelerates SMB3 encryption and AES-NI-style operations for transparent data-at-rest protection, while DPAA manages multi-gigabit Ethernet aggregation across the 13 GbE ports and dual 10 GbE controllers. The DDR3L memory controller with ECC supports file-system caching up to 64 GB, providing sufficient working set for mid-range enterprise NAS workloads. Compared to a generic x86 NAS platform, the T4160 offers lower power per gigabit and integrated networking that reduces BOM cost by 20-30%.
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Industrial Control Plane and Edge Gateways
The T4160NSE7QTB targets industrial control-plane gateways that aggregate Modbus, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and OPC UA traffic onto enterprise networks. The 8-core architecture runs real-time deterministic control tasks alongside IT-protocol translation, while DPAA provides time-sensitive networking (TSN) features required for industrial synchronization. The 0 to 105 C extended temperature range supports deployment in factory-floor cabinets without climate control. Hardware-accelerated cryptography secures OPC UA and TLS-based industrial protocols. Compared to a generic ARM Cortex-A53 SoC, the T4160 offers more deterministic real-time behavior and superior TSN support for converged IT/OT networks.
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Data Center SmartNIC / DPU Offload Cards
The T4160NSE7QTB is a strong DPU candidate for hyperscale data centers needing 10/25 GbE host offload. The 8-core e6500 complex runs the host-side control plane while DPAA performs wire-speed network processing, storage offload (NVMe-oF), and security functions in hardware. The dual 10 GbE controllers can drive SFP+ interfaces directly, and the SEC engine accelerates TLS, IPsec, and MACsec for zero-trust data center fabrics. Compared to ASIC-only smartNICs, the T4160's programmable cores enable custom P4 pipelines and post-deployment firmware updates. Designers should use NXP's DPU reference design to shorten SmartNIC time-to-market.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | T4240NSE7QTB | T4080NSE7QTB | T4161NSE7QTB | T4241NSE7QTB | T4081NSE7QTB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 1932-FCPBGA (45x45 mm) | 1932-FCPBGA (45x45 mm) - same | 1932-FCPBGA (45x45 mm) - same | 1932-FCPBGA (45x45 mm) - same | 1932-FCPBGA (45x45 mm) - same | 1932-FCPBGA (45x45 mm) - same |
| Number of Cores | 8 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 4 |
| Number of Threads | 16 | 24 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 8 |
| Clock Frequency | 1.67 GHz (up to 1.8 GHz) | 1.67 GHz (up to 1.8 GHz) | 1.67 GHz (up to 1.8 GHz) | 1.5 GHz (low-power variant) | 1.5 GHz (low-power variant) | 1.5 GHz (low-power variant) |
| Crypto Engine | SEC 5.0 enabled (NSE) | SEC 5.0 enabled | SEC 5.0 enabled | SEC 5.0 enabled | SEC 5.0 enabled | SEC 5.0 enabled |
| 10 GbE Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DDR3L Speed | 1.87 GT/s | 1.87 GT/s | 1.87 GT/s | 1.6 GT/s (low-power) | 1.6 GT/s (low-power) | 1.6 GT/s (low-power) |
| Power (Typical) | 30-45 W | 50-70 W | 20-30 W | 20-28 W (low-power) | 35-45 W (low-power) | 14-20 W (low-power) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to +105 C | 0 C to +105 C | 0 C to +105 C | 0 C to +105 C | 0 C to +105 C | 0 C to +105 C |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Mid-range compute density within pin-compatible T4 family (vs T4080NSE7QTB)
- Better price-performance ratio than flagship T4240 (vs T4240NSE7QTB)
- Higher frequency than low-power T4161 variant (vs T4161NSE7QTB)
- Integrated 10 GbE + 13 GbE eliminates external MAC/PHY cost (vs Generic ARM Cortex-A72 SoC)
Notes de conception
Estimated: The T4160NSE7QTB at typical networking workload dissipates approximately 30-45 W. Designers should allocate a high-performance heatsink with thermal resistance below 0.5 C/W, forced airflow of at least 200 LFM, and a thermal interface material rated for 3 W/m-K conductivity. Place thermal vias in a 4x4 array directly beneath the FCPBGA center thermal pad to channel heat into internal copper planes. Junction temperature must stay below 105 C under worst-case workload to avoid thermal throttling. Refer to NXP application note AN4321 for thermal design guidance specific to the QorIQ T4 family.
The 1932-FCPBGA with 0.8 mm ball pitch demands an 8-layer PCB stack-up with microvia technology and laser-drilled blind/buried vias for breakout routing. Use NXP's recommended stack-up: 2 signal layers + ground + power + 4 additional signal layers for SerDes. Trace impedance must be controlled to 100 ohm differential for SerDes lanes (XAUI/KR/PCIe) and 50 ohm single-ended for GPIO. Maintain 4 mil signal traces with 4 mil spacing for breakout; refer to NXP hardware design guidelines for the exact via-in-pad pattern and BGA escape routing.
DDR3L memory interface at 1.87 GT/s requires precise fly-by topology with VTT termination at the far end. Run IBIS-AMI simulation against the chosen DDR3L DIMM or SO-DIMM footprint before tape-out; the T4160 supports on-die termination (ODT) and write leveling calibration. For SerDes lanes, validate with the NXP SerDes Validation Tool across PVT (process-voltage-temperature) corners. Avoid routing high-speed lanes parallel to noisy power rails; use ground stitching vias every lambda/4 of the highest harmonic frequency.
Do not confuse T4160NSE7QTB with T4160NXE7QTB or other variant suffixes - the 'NSE' ordering code specifically denotes crypto-enabled with SEC 5.0 active. Verify in NXP's QorIQ T4 product selector that the part number matches the target feature set (SEC enabled/disabled, frequency grade, temperature grade). Also ensure the boot ROM configuration matches your chosen boot source (NOR flash, NAND, SPI, SD); the boot pins are sampled at power-on and cannot be changed without reset.
Decouple the T4160 with a combination of 22 uF bulk capacitors and 0.1 uF / 1 nF high-frequency MLCCs placed within 5 mm of each power pin pair. Use a power-plane cut-out around the analog power pins (AVDD_PLL, AVDD_SERDES) to isolate switching noise; provide separate LDO regulators for these rails. Place the 25 MHz system reference oscillator within 5 mm of the XTAL pins with a guard ring tied to analog ground; route the clock trace over a continuous ground plane and away from switching signals.
Informations de conformité
RoHS and REACH compliant per NXP product environmental compliance documentation. Lead-free (e1 terminal finish per JESD-609). Conflict-mineral compliant per NXP's CMRT/EMRT filings. AEC-Q100 not applicable for industrial/enterprise networking SoC - this part targets commercial/industrial temperature grades rather than automotive.
