Teledyne e2v Enables Cutting-Edge Many-Core Processors to Meet Defense & Aerospace Challenges

GRENOBLE, FRANCE – Media OutReach – 15 April
2021 – To satisfy demands from customers in the military, avionics
and space sectors, Teledyne e2v is now in a unique position to supply
fully-qualified QorIQ^® T4240
processors with tin-lead (SnPb) finishing.

The multi-core T4240 units are able to address extremely
compute-intensive application scenarios. Comprising up to 12 dual-threaded
PowerArchitecture^® cores (24 virtual cores) and attaining
frequencies of 1.8GHz, these devices deliver elevated levels of performance
while taking up only minimal board space. They feature an extensive range of
I/O options – including 10Gbit Ethernet, 1Gbit Ethernet, PCIe, USB, SATA,
RapidIO, etc. Thanks to the data path acceleration logic embedded into each
T4240, packet classification and processing efficiencies can be boosted
significantly. Operational temperatures spanning from -55°C to 125°C are
supported.

In addition to the characterisation, screening and
qualification of these devices for high-reliability environments (to check they
have the necessary robustness, longevity and performance attributes), Teledyne
e2v is also supplying the T4240 with a Sn-Pb ball option. This will prove a
major advantage in application areas that are not subject to RoHS regulations
(such as military   systems). Thanks to a testing environment that is
identical to original manufacturer NXP, with the same test equipment, test
quality and coverage, the integrity of these reliability-augmented processors is
fully assured in both Sn-Pb and lead-free options.

Power consumption is another key aspect that needs to be
dealt with, in particular for compute-intensive and resource-constrained
applications. Here Teledyne e2v engineers will enter into in-depth consultation
with the customer concerning their specific application. From this, the power
budget requirements (in relation to both static and dynamic power) can be fully
understood.

As Thomas Guillemain, Marketing & Business Development
Manager at Teledyne e2v Semiconductors, explains, “Teledyne e2v is in a unique
position to provide the T4240 to military customers in both Sn-Pb and lead-free
options. Qualifying this component after Sn-Pb reballing has proved a major
challenge, due to the huge size of the package and the number of balls
involved. Our comprehensive qualification steps and inspection procedures have
shown that going beyond a standard deballing/reballing process is required to
maintain full integrity. Thanks to the measures that we have implemented
specifically for this component, it is now qualified and available with the
highest level of quality and reliability. This differentiates us from competing
operations, as we can offer a far superior end product.”