T4161NXE7PQB

The T4161NXE7PQB is an NXP QorIQ T4 series microprocessor based on the PowerPC e6500 core. It provides eight 64‑bit cores running at 1.8 GHz and is targeted at embedded and industrial applications that require multicore processing and extensive I/O integration.

With native DDR3/DDR3L memory controllers, multiple Ethernet interfaces, SATA and USB support, and an industrial operating temperature range, this device delivers a combination of compute density, I/O breadth, and on‑chip security for demanding embedded designs.

Key Features

• Core and Architecture PowerPC e6500 core processor with 8 cores and 64‑bit operation running at 1.8 GHz, providing multicore processing capability for parallel workloads.
• Memory Integrated DDR3 and DDR3L memory controllers to support system memory needs.
• High‑Density Ethernet I/O Multiple Ethernet interfaces specified as 1Gbps (13) and 10Gbps (2), enabling high port counts and mixed‑speed networking options.
• Storage and USB Two SATA interfaces at 3 Gbps and two USB 2.0 + PHY ports for storage and peripheral connectivity.
• System Interfaces Additional on‑chip interfaces including I2C for peripheral control and board management.
• Security Features Hardware security suite including Boot Security, Cryptography, Secure Fusebox, Secure Debug, Tamper Detection, and Volatile Key Storage.
• Package and Mounting Available in 1932‑FCPBGA (45×45) supplier package and 1932‑BBGA FCBGA package variants; surface mount device.
• Industrial Qualification and Temperature Range Industrial qualification with an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 105 °C.
• Regulatory Status RoHS compliant.
• Graphics No graphics acceleration included.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Systems Multi‑core processing and DDR3/DDR3L support make the device suitable for complex embedded control and compute tasks.
• Industrial Automation Industrial qualification and −40 °C to 105 °C operating range support control and automation equipment in demanding environments.
• Network Appliances High Ethernet port counts (1Gbps and 10Gbps) enable use in routers, switches, and networked appliances requiring multiple ports and mixed speeds.
• Storage and Communication Endpoints SATA 3 Gbps and USB 2.0 interfaces allow integration into storage gateways and communication endpoints.

Unique Advantages

• High compute density: Eight 64‑bit PowerPC e6500 cores at 1.8 GHz provide parallel processing capacity for multitasking and throughput‑oriented workloads.
• Broad native I/O: Extensive on‑chip interfaces—multiple 1Gbps and 10Gbps Ethernet ports, SATA, USB, and I2C—reduce the need for external controllers and simplify board design.
• Built‑in security: Comprehensive hardware security features (boot security, cryptography, secure fusebox, secure debug, tamper detection, volatile key storage) protect system integrity and sensitive keys.
• Industrial robustness: Industrial qualification and a wide operating temperature range support deployment in harsh or temperature‑extreme environments.
• Flexible memory support: DDR3 and DDR3L memory controller compatibility offers design flexibility for power and performance tradeoffs.
• Surface‑mount FCPBGA packaging: High‑density 1932‑FCPBGA (45×45) package enables compact board layouts for space‑constrained systems.

Why Choose T4161NXE7PQB?

T4161NXE7PQB combines an eight‑core PowerPC e6500 architecture with extensive native I/O and a built‑in security feature set, positioning it for embedded and industrial designs that require multicore performance, multiple network interfaces, and hardware security. The industrial qualification and −40 °C to 105 °C operating range add robustness for deployments outside standard commercial environments.

This device is suitable for engineers building networked embedded appliances, industrial controllers, and storage/communication endpoints that need integrated I/O, storage connectivity, and secure boot/cryptography capabilities in a compact surface‑mount FCPBGA package.

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