LS1020ASE7HNB

The LS1020ASE7HNB is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor integrating dual ARM® Cortex®-A7 32-bit cores at 800 MHz. It is a highly integrated communications-focused MPU designed for power-sensitive networking and embedded applications.

Targeted for use in enterprise and consumer networking, IoT gateways, security appliances and industrial controllers, the LS1020ASE7HNB delivers efficient multicore processing along with broad I/O integration and hardware security features to simplify system design.

Key Features

• Core  Dual ARM® Cortex®-A7 32-bit cores running at 800 MHz, suitable for multicore embedded workloads.
• Multimedia & DSP  NEON™ SIMD co-processor support for multimedia and signal-processing acceleration.
• Memory  Integrated DDR3L and DDR4 memory controllers for flexible system memory configurations.
• Networking Interfaces  Up to three Gigabit Ethernet ports, with support noted in the series for IEEE® 1588 precision timing.
• High-Speed Peripherals  SATA 3.0 (3 Gbps) port, USB 2.0 controller and USB 3.0 with integrated PHY as provided on the LS1020A series.
• System Interconnect  Series-level SerDes and PCI Express support (dual DMA-controlled PCIe Gen2) for high-speed I/O expansion.
• Security  Hardware Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® support to enable platform root-of-trust and partitioned execution.
• Reliability & Integration  ECC-protected caches and extensive on-chip peripheral integration reduce external components and simplify BOM.
• Package & Temperature  525-FCPBGA (19×19) surface-mount package; operating temperature range 0°C to 105°C.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise Access Points and Routers  Multi-core processing and multiple GbE interfaces make the device suitable for managing wireless backhaul and routing tasks.
• IoT Gateways  Integrated networking and security features enable gateway designs that consolidate connectivity, protocol handling and secure boot.
• Security Appliances  TrustZone® and Secure Boot support help implement hardware-assisted secure platforms for network security devices.
• Controllers and I/O Line Cards  High-speed serial interfaces, PCIe and SATA support series-level I/O requirements for smart controllers and expansion cards.
• Building Automation & Smart Energy  Efficient dual-core processing and extensive peripheral integration support protocol handling and edge intelligence in building and energy systems.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated networking I/O: Combines multiple GbE ports, SATA and USB 3.0 (with PHY) to reduce external components and PCB complexity.
• Security-enabled platform: Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® enable secure system boot and isolation of trusted software stacks.
• Multicore efficiency: Dual Cortex-A7 cores provide balanced multicore performance at low power for power-sensitive deployments.
• Flexible memory support: DDR3L and DDR4 controller support allows designers to choose memory options that match cost and performance targets.
• Proven ecosystem and enablement: Series-level enablement materials and ecosystem support accelerate development and time-to-market.

Why Choose LS1020ASE7HNB?

The LS1020ASE7HNB positions itself as a compact, efficient communications MPU for embedded networking and control applications. With dual ARM® Cortex®-A7 cores, integrated memory controllers, multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports and hardware security features, it provides a balanced combination of performance, integration and system security for cost- and power-sensitive designs.

Design teams building enterprise/consumer networking equipment, IoT gateways, security appliances or industrial controllers will find the LS1020ASE7HNB suited to reducing BOM complexity while leveraging the Layerscape family’s enablement and ecosystem for scalable, robust product development.

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