T4240NXE7PQB

The T4240NXE7PQB is a PowerPC e6500-based QorIQ T4 microprocessor featuring 12 cores at 1.8 GHz in a 1932-FCPBGA (45×45) package. Designed for embedded and industrial applications, the device combines multicore processing with extensive on-chip I/O to support compute- and connectivity-centric designs.

With support for DDR3/DDR3L memory, multiple Ethernet ports (1 Gbps and 10 Gbps), SATA and USB interfaces, plus a range of hardware security features, the T4240NXE7PQB targets systems that require dense integration, scalable processing and industrial temperature operation.

Key Features

• Core and Architecture  PowerPC e6500 architecture with 12 cores operating at 1.8 GHz, providing parallel processing capacity for embedded workloads.
• Memory  Integrated support for DDR3 and DDR3L memory controllers to service system memory requirements.
• Networking  Rich Ethernet connectivity with sixteen 1 Gbps ports and four 10 Gbps ports for high-density network interfacing.
• Storage and USB  On-chip SATA support with two SATA 3 Gbps channels and two USB 2.0 ports with PHY for direct peripheral and storage attachment.
• Security  Hardware security features including boot security, cryptography, secure fusebox, secure debug, tamper detection and volatile key storage to support protected boot and secure key handling.
• Additional Interfaces  I2C interface for system management and peripheral control.
• Package and Mounting  1932-FCPBGA (45×45) package, surface-mount, suitable for high-density PCB implementations.
• Qualification and Operating Range  Industrial qualification with an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 105 °C for deployment in demanding environments.
• RoHS Compliant  Device is RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Networking Equipment  Uses the device’s multiple 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps Ethernet ports and industrial temperature range for rugged network switching, aggregation or control platforms.
• Embedded Communications Systems  Employs multicore processing and rich I/O (Ethernet, SATA, USB) for communications appliances and packet-processing applications.
• Secure Embedded Platforms  Leverages on-chip security features—boot security, cryptography, secure fusebox and tamper detection—for systems requiring protected boot and key management.
• High-Density Compute Modules  Integrates 12 cores and DDR3/DDR3L support in a 1932-FCPBGA package for compact compute modules and carrier boards.

Unique Advantages

• Multicore Processing Capacity: Twelve e6500 cores at 1.8 GHz enable parallel execution of embedded workloads and network packet processing tasks.
• Extensive On-Chip Connectivity: Sixteen 1 Gbps and four 10 Gbps Ethernet interfaces, plus SATA and USB, reduce the need for external controllers and simplify board design.
• Hardware Security Suite: Built-in boot security, cryptography, secure fusebox and tamper detection provide a hardware foundation for secure system designs.
• Industrial Temperature Qualification: Specified operation from −40 °C to 105 °C supports deployment in temperature-challenging environments.
• Compact High-Pin-Count Package: 1932-FCPBGA (45×45) offers high I/O density in a single surface-mount package for space-constrained designs.
• Memory Flexibility: DDR3 and DDR3L controller support enables selection of memory types to match system power and performance needs.

Why Choose T4240NXE7PQB?

The T4240NXE7PQB positions itself as a highly integrated, multicore microprocessor for embedded and industrial designs that require a combination of processing density, extensive I/O and built-in security. Its 12 PowerPC e6500 cores at 1.8 GHz, broad Ethernet connectivity and industrial temperature rating make it suitable for networked and compute-intensive embedded systems.

For designers and procurement teams building industrial networking, communications or secure embedded platforms, the T4240NXE7PQB offers a scalable hardware foundation with on-chip interfaces and security primitives that reduce external component count and support long-term deployment in challenging environments.

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