LS1012ASN7HKA

The LS1012ASN7HKA is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor featuring a single ARM® Cortex®-A53 64-bit core clocked at 800 MHz. It is designed for small form-factor, fanless embedded and networking applications where integration, packet acceleration and low typical power matter.

Targeted use cases include trust-enabled IoT gateways, consumer and mobile NAS devices, entry-level broadband gateways and building or factory automation, delivering a compact combination of networking, storage and security interfaces.

Key Features

• Core  Single ARM® Cortex®-A53 64-bit core at 800 MHz with NEON SIMD and dual-precision FPU; ECC-protected L1/L2 caches for reliability.
• Memory & Cache  32 KB L1 instruction and data caches plus 256 KB coherent L2 cache; memory controller supports 16-bit DDR3L devices.
• Networking & High-Speed I/O  Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and a three-lane, 6 GHz multi-protocol SerDes enabling multiple high-speed interfaces.
• Storage & USB  Integrated SATA 3.0 (6 Gbps) port and dual USB controllers including one SuperSpeed USB 3.0 controller with integrated PHY and a USB 2.0 controller.
• Security & Boot  Hardware security features including Secure Boot and Arm TrustZone® support for trusted execution and secure boot flows.
• Packet Acceleration  Hardware packet forwarding engine (PFE) offloads IP packet processing, enabling up to 2 Gbit/s IP forwarding with minimal CPU load.
• Power & Efficiency  Designed for extreme power efficiency with a typical power target of approximately 1 W for low-power embedded deployments.
• Package & Mounting  211-FCLGA (9.6 × 9.6 mm) surface-mount package (supplier device package) and 211-VFLGA package case options.
• Operating Range & Compliance  Consumer qualification with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C; RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Trust-enabled IoT Gateways  Use secure boot and TrustZone® for trusted device onboarding and secure data paths in gateway devices.
• Consumer NAS  Integrated SATA 6 Gbps plus hardware packet acceleration make the device suitable for compact home storage appliances.
• Mobile NAS (Battery Powered)  Low typical power consumption supports portable, battery-powered network-attached storage designs.
• Entry-level Broadband Ethernet Gateways  Dual GbE interfaces and PFE offload help deliver reliable packet forwarding and gateway functionality.
• Building & Factory Automation  Compact package and industrial-friendly temperature range enable embedded control and edge networking in automation systems.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated connectivity: Combines dual GbE, SATA 3.0, USB 3.0 with PHY and DDR3L memory support in a single 9.6 × 9.6 mm package to reduce board complexity and BOM count.
• Low-power operation: Typical 1 W power profile makes it suitable for fanless and battery-powered designs where energy efficiency is critical.
• Hardware packet acceleration: On-chip packet forwarding engine (PFE) offloads IP packet processing and can deliver up to 2 Gbit/s forwarding with minimal CPU involvement.
• Built-in security: Secure Boot and TrustZone® support enable trusted execution environments and secure system boot flows for embedded applications.
• Compact, surface-mount package: 211-FCLGA (9.6 × 9.6 mm) supplier package allows dense board layouts and small form-factor designs.
• Developer enablement: Series-level support includes Linux BSP and evaluation platforms to accelerate prototyping and bring-up.

Why Choose LS1012ASN7HKA?

LS1012ASN7HKA positions itself as a compact, low-power single-core 64-bit application processor tailored for embedded networking and storage products. With integrated GbE, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.0 with PHY, DDR3L memory support and hardware packet and security accelerators, it simplifies system design while enabling efficient packet processing and secure operation.

This part is well suited for designers building fanless IoT gateways, compact NAS devices, entry-level gateways and automation controllers that require compact packaging, verified software support and a product longevity-backed supply. The combination of integration, security features and low typical power provides clear value for cost- and space-constrained embedded designs.

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