Overview
The NXP T2080NSN8TTB is a member of the QorIQ T2080 series of communication processors, designed to succeed the mid-range P3041 and P2041 quad-core devices. This processor is built on Power Architecture® technology and is intended for use in control plane or integrated control and data plane applications. The T2080 features four dual-threaded e6500 cores, each capable of operating up to 1.8 GHz, making it highly efficient for various networking, telecom, datacom, wireless infrastructure, and military/aerospace applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Cores | 4 dual-threaded e6500 cores |
| Core Frequency | Up to 1.8 GHz |
| Cache | 2 MB L2 cache, 512 KB CoreNet platform cache |
| Memory Controller | 64-bit DDR3/3L SDRAM up to 2133 MT/s with ECC and interleaving support |
| Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) | Packet parsing, classification, queue management, hardware buffer management, cryptography acceleration, decompression/compression acceleration |
| SerDes Lanes | 16 lanes at up to 10 GBaud |
| Ethernet Interfaces | Up to four 10 Gbps MACs, up to eight 1 Gbps MACs, up to four 2.5 Gbps MACs |
| Peripheral Interfaces | PCI Express 3.0 and 2.0 controllers, Serial RapidIO 2.1 controllers, SATA 2.0 controllers, High-Speed USB 2.0 controllers |
| Package | 896 FC-PBGA, 25 mm x 25 mm, 0.8mm pitch |
Key Features
- Advanced Virtualization: Hardware-assisted virtualization with an extra core privilege level (hypervisor) and hardware offload of logical to real address translation.
- High-Performance Cores: Four e6500 dual-threaded cores built on Power Architecture® technology, achieving up to 1.8 GHz and 6.0 DMIPS/MHz per core.
- Data Path Acceleration: DPAA incorporating acceleration for packet parsing, classification, queue management, hardware buffer management, cryptography, decompression/compression, and pattern matching.
- Memory and Cache: Shared 2 MB L2 cache and 512 KB CoreNet platform cache with prefetch engine.
- High-Speed Interfaces: Multiple PCI Express controllers, Serial RapidIO controllers, SATA controllers, and high-speed USB controllers.
- Security and Reliability: Advanced power saving modes, state retention power gating, and ECC support for DDR3/3L SDRAM.
Applications
- Enterprise Equipment: Modular Ethernet switches, services cards, UTM equipment, enterprise storage, data center equipment.
- Service Provider: Core and edge routers, broadband access, metro Ethernet, optical networking.
- Wireless Infrastructure: Mobile backhaul, NICs, channel cards, control cards in LTE, WCDMA, GSM, WiMAX.
- Aerospace and Defense: Ruggedized or highly secure routers, avionics networking, instrumentation panels, military SBCs.
- Industrial Computing: Single Board Computers (SBCs), factory automation, test and measurement.
Q & A
- What is the T2080NSN8TTB processor based on?
The T2080NSN8TTB processor is based on the 64-bit e6500 core, built on Power Architecture® technology.
- How many cores does the T2080NSN8TTB have?
The T2080NSN8TTB has four dual-threaded e6500 cores.
- What is the maximum frequency of the T2080NSN8TTB cores?
The cores can operate up to 1.8 GHz.
- What type of memory does the T2080NSN8TTB support?
The T2080NSN8TTB supports 64-bit DDR3/3L SDRAM up to 2133 MT/s with ECC and interleaving support.
- What are the key features of the DPAA in the T2080NSN8TTB?
The DPAA includes acceleration for packet parsing, classification, queue management, hardware buffer management, cryptography, decompression/compression, and pattern matching.
- What are the high-speed interfaces available on the T2080NSN8TTB?
The processor includes multiple PCI Express controllers, Serial RapidIO controllers, SATA controllers, and high-speed USB controllers.
- Does the T2080NSN8TTB support virtualization?
Yes, it includes hardware-assisted virtualization with an extra core privilege level (hypervisor) and hardware offload of logical to real address translation.
- What are the typical applications of the T2080NSN8TTB?
Typical applications include enterprise equipment, service provider equipment, wireless infrastructure, aerospace and defense, and industrial computing.
- What is the package type of the T2080NSN8TTB?
The T2080NSN8TTB is packaged in a 896 FC-PBGA with dimensions of 25 mm x 25 mm and a 0.8mm pitch.
- Does the T2080NSN8TTB support advanced power saving modes?
Yes, it includes advanced power saving modes such as state retention power gating.
