Overview
The T1040NSN7PQB is a high-performance embedded processor from NXP USA Inc.'s QorIQ T1 series. It is distinguished by its integration of a gigabit Ethernet switch, making it the industry's first 64-bit embedded processor with such a feature. This processor is designed for mixed control and data plane applications, offering robust processing capabilities and comprehensive connectivity options.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | PowerPC e5500 |
| Cores/Bus Width | Single core, 64-bit |
| Speed | 1.4 GHz |
| Memory Controller | 64-bit DDR3L/4 SDRAM with ECC support |
| Ethernet | 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch, up to 5x 1 Gb/s Ethernet MACs |
| SerDes | Eight lanes at up to 5 Gb/s, supports SGMII, QSGMII, PCI Express®, and SATA |
| PCI Express | Four PCI Express 2.0 controllers |
| SATA | Two SATA 2.0 controllers |
| USB | Two High-Speed USB 2.0 controllers with integrated PHYs |
| Other Interfaces | I2C, UART, SPI, NOR/NAND flash controller, GPIO |
| Package | 780-FBGA, FCBGA |
| Temperature Range | 0°C ~ 105°C (TA) |
Key Features
- Integrated 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with wire-speed switching for all packet sizes, supporting VLAN, QoS processing, and ACLs.
- DPAA (Data Path Acceleration Architecture) incorporating acceleration for packet parsing, classification, distribution, queue management, and congestion management.
- Cryptography acceleration (SEC 5.x).
- QUICC Engine module supporting legacy protocols such as TDM, HDLC, UART, and ISDN.
- High-speed peripheral interfaces including SATA, USB 2.0, and PCI Express 2.0.
- Support for hardware virtualization and partitioning enforcement with an extra privileged level for hypervisor support.
- QorIQ trust architecture with secure boot, secure debug, tamper detection, and volatile key storage.
Applications
- Fixed routers and switches.
- Mixed control and data plane applications.
- Networking equipment.
- Industrial control systems.
- Communications infrastructure.
- Defense and aerospace systems.
Q & A
- What is the T1040NSN7PQB processor core? The T1040NSN7PQB features a PowerPC e5500 processor core.
- What is the clock speed of the T1040NSN7PQB? The clock speed is 1.4 GHz.
- Does the T1040NSN7PQB support DDR3L/4 memory? Yes, it supports 64-bit DDR3L/4 SDRAM with ECC support.
- How many Gigabit Ethernet ports does the T1040NSN7PQB have? It includes an integrated 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch and up to 5x 1 Gb/s Ethernet MACs.
- What other high-speed interfaces does the T1040NSN7PQB support? It supports SATA 2.0, USB 2.0, and PCI Express 2.0 interfaces.
- Is the T1040NSN7PQB suitable for high-temperature operations? Yes, it operates within an industrial temperature range of 0°C ~ 105°C (TA).
- What security features does the T1040NSN7PQB include? It includes secure boot, secure debug, tamper detection, and volatile key storage as part of the QorIQ trust architecture.
- Does the T1040NSN7PQB support hardware virtualization? Yes, it supports hardware virtualization and partitioning enforcement with an extra privileged level for hypervisor support.
- What are some typical applications of the T1040NSN7PQB? Typical applications include fixed routers, switches, networking equipment, industrial control systems, communications infrastructure, and defense and aerospace systems.
- What development tools are available for the T1040NSN7PQB? NXP provides tools such as CodeWarrior Development Studio for Power Architecture, NXP Linux SDK, and various reference platforms and software solutions.
