T4161NSN7NQB

The T4161NSN7NQB is a PowerPC e6500 microprocessor from the NXP QorIQ T4 family, featuring a 16-core, 64-bit architecture running at 1.3 GHz. Designed for embedded applications, it integrates multiple high-speed interfaces and security features to support complex networking and storage-oriented system designs.

As a surface-mount 1932-FCPBGA (45×45) device with DDR3/DDR3L memory controllers and a broad set of I/O, this MPU addresses use cases that require high core density, multi-port Ethernet, and hardware security capabilities.

Key Features

• Core & Architecture PowerPC e6500 architecture with 16 cores and 64-bit processing at 1.3 GHz for parallel compute capability across embedded workloads.
• Memory Support Integrated controllers for DDR3 and DDR3L memory addressing common embedded DRAM requirements.
• High-Speed Networking Multiple Ethernet ports including thirteen 1 Gbps ports and two 10 Gbps ports to support extensive network connectivity.
• Storage & USB Two SATA 3 Gbps interfaces for storage connectivity and two USB 2.0 ports with PHY for peripheral support.
• Security Features On-chip Boot Security, Cryptography, Secure Fusebox, Secure Debug, Tamper Detection, and Volatile Key Storage to help protect boot and runtime integrity.
• System Interfaces Additional I2C interface support for control and management functions.
• Package & Thermal 1932-FCPBGA (45×45) surface-mount package; operating temperature range 0 °C to 105 °C.
• Regulatory & Compliance RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Networking Equipment Multi-core processing and multiple 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps Ethernet ports enable packet processing and protocol handling in network appliances.
• Storage and NAS Systems SATA 3 Gbps interfaces and high core count support data handling and I/O aggregation in storage controllers.
• Secure Embedded Platforms Built-in boot and cryptographic features provide a foundation for secure firmware and key management in embedded devices.

Unique Advantages

• High Core Density: 16 PowerPC e6500 cores provide parallel compute capacity for multi-threaded embedded workloads.
• Comprehensive Connectivity: A mix of thirteen 1 Gbps and two 10 Gbps Ethernet ports along with SATA and USB simplifies board-level integration for networking and storage products.
• Integrated Security: On-chip boot security, cryptography and tamper detection reduce the need for external security components.
• Memory Flexibility: DDR3/DDR3L controllers support common DRAM choices for embedded system designs.
• Robust Packaging and Thermal Range: 1932-FCPBGA 45×45 package and 0 °C to 105 °C operating range suit compact, surface-mount system implementations.
• RoHS Compliant: Conforms to RoHS requirements for environmental compliance.

Why Choose T4161NSN7NQB?

The T4161NSN7NQB positions itself as a high-density, secure microprocessor option within the NXP QorIQ T4 family, combining a 16-core PowerPC e6500 architecture with extensive Ethernet, storage, and security features. Its integration of multiple high-speed interfaces and on-chip security functions reduces external component count while enabling robust embedded networking and storage designs.

This device is suited for teams and systems that require parallel processing capability, broad I/O connectivity, and built-in security in a surface-mount FCPBGA package, backed by NXP Semiconductors' T4161 series pedigree.

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