Overview
The NXP T1042NXE7PQB is a high-performance, quad-core communication processor from the QorIQ T1 series. It is designed to support a wide range of embedded computing tasks, particularly in networking, telecom/datacom, wireless infrastructure, and military/aerospace applications. This processor combines high-performance data path acceleration with extensive network and peripheral bus interfaces, making it suitable for combined control, data path, and application layer processing in routers, switches, gateways, and general-purpose embedded computing systems.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Cores | Four 64-bit e5500 Power Architecture processor cores |
| Core Speed | 1.4 GHz |
| Cache Memory | 256 KB private L2 cache per core, 256 KB shared L3 CoreNet platform cache (CPC) |
| Memory Controllers | One 32-/64-bit DDR3L/DDR4 SDRAM memory controller with ECC and interleaving support |
| Ethernet Interfaces | Up to five 1 Gbps Ethernet ports, including RGMII, MII, and SGMII interfaces |
| USB Interfaces | Two high-speed USB 2.0 controllers with integrated PHY |
| SATA Interfaces | Two Serial ATA (SATA 3 Gb/s) controllers |
| PCI Express | Four PCI Express 2.0 controllers |
| Additional Interfaces | I2C, MMC/SD, SPI, UART, and others |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 105°C (TA) |
| Package Type | 780-FBGA, FCBGA package |
Key Features
- Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) for packet parsing, classification, and distribution, as well as queue management and hardware buffer management.
- Cryptography Acceleration and RegEx Pattern Matching Acceleration.
- IEEE Std 1588 support for precise timing.
- Eight SerDes lanes for high-speed peripheral interfaces.
- Enhanced secure digital host controller supporting high-capacity memory cards (SD/eSDHC/eMMC).
- Integrated flash controller supporting NAND and NOR flash.
- Display interface unit (DIU) with 12-bit dual data rate.
- Four GPIO controllers supporting up to 109 general-purpose I/O signals).
- Two 8-channel DMA engines and multicore programmable interrupt controller (MPIC)).
Applications
- Networking equipment: routers, switches, gateways.
- Industrial control systems).
- Communications infrastructure: telecom/datacom, wireless infrastructure).
- Defense and aerospace systems).
- General-purpose embedded computing systems).
Q & A
- What is the T1042NXE7PQB processor based on?
The T1042NXE7PQB is based on the Power Architecture technology with four e5500 processor cores.
- What is the core speed of the T1042NXE7PQB?
The core speed of the T1042NXE7PQB is 1.4 GHz).
- What types of memory does the T1042NXE7PQB support?
The T1042NXE7PQB supports DDR3L and DDR4 SDRAM memory with ECC and interleaving support).
- How many Ethernet ports does the T1042NXE7PQB have?
The T1042NXE7PQB has up to five 1 Gbps Ethernet ports).
- What USB interfaces are available on the T1042NXE7PQB?
The T1042NXE7PQB has two high-speed USB 2.0 controllers with integrated PHY).
- What is the operating temperature range of the T1042NXE7PQB?
The operating temperature range is 0°C ~ 105°C (TA)).
- What package type does the T1042NXE7PQB use?
The T1042NXE7PQB uses a 780-FBGA, FCBGA package).
- What are some of the key applications for the T1042NXE7PQB?
The T1042NXE7PQB is used in networking equipment, industrial control systems, communications infrastructure, defense and aerospace systems, and general-purpose embedded computing systems).
- Does the T1042NXE7PQB support cryptography acceleration?
Yes, the T1042NXE7PQB supports cryptography acceleration as part of its Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA)).
- What is the role of the CoreNet Coherency Manager in the T1042NXE7PQB?
The CoreNet Coherency Manager supports coherent and non-coherent transactions with prioritization and bandwidth allocation amongst CoreNet end-points).
