T4080NXE7PQB - QorIQ T4080 4-Core 1.8GHz PowerPC MPU | NXP
MPN: T4080NXE7PQB ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1850 | $1,850.00 |
| 10 | $1720 | $17,200.00 |
| 50 | $1605 | $80,250.00 |
| 100 | $1530 | $153,000.00 |
| 250 | $1485 | $371,250.00 |
T4080NXE7PQB Overview
A communications microprocessor (MPU) is a high-performance system-on-chip designed for wired and wireless networking infrastructure, replacing the CPU, northbridge, and large portions of I/O logic in a single device. MPU sits above the microcontroller in the embedded taxonomy: microcontroller -> embedded MPU -> application processor -> SoC. QorIQ devices sit in the networking/datacom tier and are typically paired with PHYs, switch fabrics, SERDES, and external memory.
The T4080NXE7PQB key features include: 4 e6500 cores with hardware multithreading (8 logical threads), 64-bit datapath, 28nm process technology, integrated 1 Gbps Ethernet MACs, 10 Gbps XAUI/KR interfaces, hardware crypto (SEC), L2 and L3 cache, virtualization (hypervisor) support, Trust Architecture, and the QorIQ Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) for packet parsing and QoS.
The e6500 core is a superscalar out-of-order dual-threaded core using the Book-E instruction set plus AltiVec SIMD, with a private L1 cache per thread and a shared L2/L3 hierarchy. DPAA offloads buffer management and queue scheduling, freeing the cores to run control-plane software such as routing stacks (Linux, VxWorks, eCos) or protocol stacks (IPsec, SSL/TLS).
Typical applications include enterprise routers, service-provider edge and aggregation routers, 3G/4G/LTE base stations, network security appliances (firewall/UTM/IDS), IP-PBX, industrial Ethernet gateways, and software-defined networking (SDN) controllers. The 1.6 GT/s DDR3L controller with ECC is essential for sustained packet throughput, while 13x GbE plus 2x 10GbE enables dense multi-port fan-out.
Design consideration: the 1932-pin FCBGA requires a high-density PCB build (microvias, HDI, controlled-impedance SERDES routing) and a solid power-delivery network. Power, thermal, and SI co-design are mandatory at 1.8 GHz. Use JEDEC -40C to +105C ambient under extended industrial airflow.
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T4080NXE7PQB Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e6500 (64-bit) |
| Number of Cores | 4 cores / 8 threads (SMT) |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 1.8 GHz |
| Instruction Set | Power Architecture, Book-E, AltiVec SIMD |
| Process Technology | 28 nm CMOS |
| Memory Controller | DDR3 / DDR3L with ECC, up to 1.6 GT/s |
| Gigabit Ethernet | 13x 1 Gbps MACs |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 2x 10 Gbps interfaces |
| Hardware Crypto | SEC (IPsec, SSL/TLS, Kasumi/Snow3G) |
| Data Path Acceleration | DPAA (Frame Manager, Queue Manager) |
| Virtualization | Hardware hypervisor and partition support |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +105C |
| Package | 1932-FCPBGA (45x45 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (FCBGA) |
| MSL Level | 3 |
| Peak Reflow Temperature | 250C (per JEDEC J-STD-020) |
| Terminal Finish | Tin-Silver-Copper (SAC), e1 (JESD-609) |
T4080NXE7PQB 1932-fcpbga (45x45 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for T4080NXE7PQB (1932-fcpbga (45x45 mm) package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for T4080NXE7PQB.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
T4080NXE7PQB is suitable for 6 applications: Enterprise Edge and Aggregation Router, 3G / 4G / LTE Base Station, Network Security Appliance (Firewall / UTM / IDS), Industrial Ethernet Gateway and Protocol Converter, IP-PBX and Unified Communications Server, Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Controller / White-Box Switch.
Enterprise Edge and Aggregation Router
The T4080NXE7PQB fits enterprise edge routers because four e6500 cores at 1.8 GHz provide enough headroom for routing tables, OSPF/BGP, and IPsec tunnels simultaneously, while 13 GbE ports plus 2x 10 GbE uplinks deliver the LAN/WAN fan-out typical of a multi-router chassis in a single SoC. DPAA offloads buffer management and QoS scheduling, freeing the cores for the control plane. Place the MPU on an HDI PCB with controlled-impedance SERDES; pair it with DDR3L ECC for sustained wire-speed forwarding across all 13 GbE plus the 10 GbE uplinks.
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3G / 4G / LTE Base Station
In a base station the T4080NXE7PQB executes PHY upper layers, MAC scheduling, and backhaul protocols under Linux or VxWorks. Hardware SEC accelerates Kasumi/Snow3G for LTE ciphering and AES/SHA for IPsec backhaul, while the 1.6 GT/s DDR3L controller keeps timing-sensitive RLC buffers in place. Compared with a CPU + switch fabric split, the integrated design cuts bill of materials and PCB area. Pair with one or two SGMII PHYs for cell-site fronthaul links and a 10 GbE KR for backhaul uplink to the EPC.
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Network Security Appliance (Firewall / UTM / IDS)
The T4080NXE7PQB's integrated SEC engine handles IPsec, SSL/TLS, and bulk crypto at line rate, while DPAA frames and dispatches packets to the right worker thread for stateful inspection. Four cores at 1.8 GHz are sufficient for mid-range UTM throughput, and 13 GbE ports allow multiple DMZ/WAN/LAN zones without an external switch. Use DDR3L with ECC to protect against single-event upsets in security policy tables. This single-chip design replaces CPU + crypto ASIC + external switch fabric designs common a decade ago.
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Industrial Ethernet Gateway and Protocol Converter
The T4080NXE7PQB's wide -40C to +105C temperature window suits industrial enclosures, and the 13 GbE MACs allow a single device to bridge multiple industrial Ethernet rings (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT) plus an uplink to the SCADA network. The PowerPC architecture with AltiVec SIMD accelerates deterministic protocol conversion, and Trust Architecture secures remote firmware updates. Pair with industrial PHYs and ruggedized power conversion; route SERDES with 100-ohm differential controlled impedance per NXP reference design.
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IP-PBX and Unified Communications Server
T4080NXE7PQB fits mid-range IP-PBX systems because it can handle SIP/TLS signaling plus RTP/SRTP media paths under a real-time OS. Hardware encryption offloads SRTP, while the DDR3L controller buffers high-density voice paths with predictable latency. Two 10 GbE uplinks to the data network and 13 GbE ports to the LAN deliver enterprise-scale port counts in one SoC. Pair with audio interface DSPs and a TDM crossbar if legacy PSTN connectivity is required.
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Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Controller / White-Box Switch
The T4080NXE7PQB acts as an SDN controller CPU for white-box switches and as a control-plane CPU inside a hybrid switch/router chassis. DPAA provides deterministic packet scheduling, the cores run OpenFlow or P4 control agents under Linux, and hardware crypto secures controller-to-switch channels. The 1932-FCBGA is reused across the T4 family (T4080/T4081/T4160/T4161/T4241) so a single PCB design can host multiple SKU tiers. Pair with external merchant switch ASICs over 10 GbE KR.
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Engineering reference data for T4080NXE7PQB — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | T4080NXE7PQB | T4241NPE7PQB | T4161NSE7PQB | T4160NSE7PQB | T4081NSE7PQB | T4080NXE7PQB-T |
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| Package | 1932-FCPBGA (45x45) | 1932-FCPBGA (45x45) | 1932-FCPBGA (45x45) | 1932-FCPBGA (45x45) | 1932-FCPBGA (45x45) | 1932-FCPBGA (45x45) | 1932-FCPBGA (45x45) |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Architecture | PowerPC e6500 | PowerPC e6500 | PowerPC e6500 | PowerPC e6500 | PowerPC e6500 | PowerPC e6500 | PowerPC e6500 |
| Cores / Threads | 4 cores / 8 threads | 4 cores / 8 threads | 12 cores / 24 threads | 8 cores / 16 threads | 8 cores / 16 threads | 4 cores / 8 threads | 4 cores / 8 threads |
| Max Frequency | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz | 1.5 GHz | 1.5 GHz | 1.5 GHz | 1.5 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| DDR3L Speed | 1.6 GT/s | 1.6 GT/s | 1.6 GT/s | 1.6 GT/s | 1.6 GT/s | 1.6 GT/s | 1.6 GT/s |
| Hardware Crypto / DPAA | Yes (SEC + DPAA) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Highest frequency variant in the T4 pin-compatible family (vs T4241NPE7PQB / T4161NSE7PQB)
- Integrated DPAA offload for packet processing (vs Discrete CPU + switch fabric designs)
- 13x GbE plus 2x 10 GbE integrated (vs Discrete PCIe NIC + switch designs)
Design Notes
The T4080NXE7PQB requires a high-density PCB with microvias to break out the 1932-FCBGA. Use HDI stack-up per NXP reference design guidelines with controlled-impedance SERDES routing (100-ohm differential for 10 GbE KR, 50-ohm single-ended for 1 GbE SGMII). Estimate: typical 4-1-4 stack-up with 0.4 mm pitch BGA escape and ~6 routing layers dedicated to SERDES.
The 1932-FCPBGA at 1.8 GHz can dissipate 15-25 W depending on workload. Mount the device on a thermal management solution that maintains junction under 125C with airflow. Use thermal vias beneath the FCBGA pad and a heat spreader; verify with NXP QorIQ T4 family thermal design document. Estimate: at theta_JA 31.4 C/W and 20 W power, junction-to-ambient rise is ~12C per W, so derate under the upper temperature limit carefully.
Design the PDN per NXP recommendations with bulk ceramic + tantalum decoupling at the BGA balls, distributed capacitance for high-frequency SERDES power rails, and isolation between analog/digital domains. Maintain voltage tolerance within +/-5% per the QorIQ T4 datasheet. Estimate: assume worst-case core current ramp of 5 A/ns during frequency transitions, requiring wide metal pours near the power balls.
Do not exceed peak reflow 250C per JEDEC J-STD-020 (MSL-3). Forgive board-level rework difficulty: the 45x45 mm FCBGA is non-reworkable in the field; design for in-system firmware updates rather than board-level depanel-and-replace. Validate DDR3L signal integrity at the rated 1.6 GT/s before locking PCB stack-up.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free confirmed by SAC finish and JESD-609 e1 code per Partstack. AEC-Q100 not applicable (telecom MPU, not automotive). REACH and conflict-minerals status derived from NXP program documentation; halogen-free status not explicitly stated in verified data.
