T4240NXN7PQB

The T4240NXN7PQB is a QorIQ family microprocessor IC from NXP Semiconductors built around the PowerPC e6500 core architecture for embedded applications. It delivers multi-core 64-bit processing combined with extensive networking, storage and security interfaces for demanding embedded and networked system designs.

With support for DDR3/DDR3L memory, numerous Ethernet ports and integrated security features, this device targets systems that require high levels of integration, multi-threaded processing and robust connectivity.

Key Features

• Core  PowerPC e6500 core architecture with a 12‑core, 64‑bit implementation to support multi-threaded embedded workloads.
• Memory  Integrated RAM controller support for DDR3 and DDR3L memory technologies to match common embedded memory subsystems.
• Networking  High-density Ethernet connectivity with sixteen 1 Gbps ports and four 10 Gbps ports to enable extensive wired networking options.
• Storage  Two SATA 3 Gbps interfaces for direct connection to storage devices and arrays.
• USB and Peripherals  Two USB 2.0 ports including PHY support, plus additional I2C interface for peripheral control and board management.
• Security  Comprehensive security features including boot security, cryptography, secure fusebox, secure debug, tamper detection and volatile key storage to protect system integrity and sensitive keys.
• Packaging and Compliance  Surface-mount package and RoHS compliance for modern assembly processes and environmental standards.

Typical Applications

• Network and Telecom Equipment  Use the multi-core PowerPC e6500 architecture and multiple 1 Gbps/10 Gbps Ethernet ports for routers, switches and packet-processing platforms.
• Security Appliances  Leverage integrated cryptography, secure boot and tamper detection for VPN gateways, firewalls and secure network appliances.
• Enterprise Gateways  Combine DDR3/DDR3L support, SATA storage interfaces and USB connectivity to implement feature-rich enterprise gateway and edge compute nodes.
• Embedded Systems  Deploy in embedded platforms that require high integration of processing, I/O and security in a surface-mount form factor.

Unique Advantages

• High multi-core compute  A 12‑core, 64‑bit PowerPC e6500 implementation enables concurrent processing of network and application workloads.
• Extensive wired connectivity  Sixteen 1 Gbps and four 10 Gbps Ethernet interfaces provide flexible port density for networked designs.
• Integrated storage and peripheral support  On-chip SATA and USB interfaces reduce external controller requirements and simplify system design.
• Built-in security primitives  Hardware features for secure boot, cryptography and key storage help protect device integrity and confidential data.
• Memory flexibility  DDR3 and DDR3L controller support allows designers to choose memory options that balance performance and power.
• Manufacturing-ready compliance  Surface-mount packaging and RoHS compliance align with standard production and environmental requirements.

Why Choose T4240NXN7PQB?

The T4240NXN7PQB positions itself as a highly integrated microprocessor for embedded and networking systems that need multi-core 64‑bit processing, abundant wired connectivity and hardware security features. Its combination of PowerPC e6500 cores, multiple Ethernet ports, storage interfaces and security primitives makes it well suited to network appliances, security platforms and enterprise edge devices.

Designed and supplied by NXP Semiconductors, the T4240NXN7PQB provides a balance of processing capability and system-level integration to simplify board design and support scalable embedded implementations.

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