LS1020ASN7HNB

The LS1020ASN7HNB is an NXP Semiconductors QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor integrating dual ARM® Cortex®-A7 cores running at 800 MHz in a 525-FCPBGA (19×19) package. It targets embedded networking and control applications that require a balance of performance, power efficiency and system integration.

As a member of the LS1020A family, this device combines dual 32-bit Cortex-A7 cores with multimedia acceleration (NEON™ SIMD), built-in security features and a broad set of high-speed I/O suitable for gateways, routers, controllers and other embedded communications equipment.

Key Features

• Core  Dual ARM® Cortex®-A7 processors, 2 cores, 32-bit, 800 MHz nominal clock.
• Multimedia Acceleration  NEON™ SIMD multimedia co-processor for enhanced signal and media processing.
• Memory  On-chip memory controllers supporting DDR3L and DDR4 devices for flexible system memory configurations.
• Ethernet & Networking  Three Gigabit Ethernet ports (GbE) for high-throughput networking and connectivity.
• SATA  Single SATA 3 Gbps port for storage and mass-data interface.
• USB  USB 3.0 with PHY plus an additional USB 2.0 controller, enabling high-speed peripheral connectivity.
• Security  Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® support to enable hardware-rooted security implementations.
• Package & Mounting  525-FCPBGA (525-FBGA / FCBGA) 19×19 package, surface-mount design.
• Operating Range  Consumer qualification with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C.
• Regulatory  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise AP routers for 802.11ac/n  Provides processing and multiple GbE interfaces needed for access point control and packet forwarding.
• I/O line cards and controllers  Dual cores and diverse serial interfaces support line-card control, protocol handling and offload tasks.
• Security appliances  On-chip security features including Secure Boot and TrustZone® enable secure system boot and trusted execution.
• IoT gateways and building automation  Integrated networking, USB and storage interfaces make the device suitable for gateway aggregation and local control nodes.

Unique Advantages

• Dual-core processing at embedded frequencies: Two ARM® Cortex®-A7 cores at 800 MHz deliver multi-threaded performance for control and networking tasks while remaining power efficient.
• Comprehensive connectivity: Three GbE ports, SATA 3 Gbps and USB 3.0 with PHY provide a broad set of wired interfaces for network and storage integration.
• Flexible memory support: DDR3L and DDR4 controller compatibility lets designers choose memory technology to match system cost and performance targets.
• Hardware security primitives: Secure Boot and TrustZone® enable implementation of secure bootchains and partitioned execution environments.
• Compact surface-mount package: 525-FCPBGA (19×19) offers a high-density footprint for space-constrained embedded boards.
• RoHS compliant: Meets lead-free requirements for modern electronics manufacturing flows.

Why Choose LS1020ASN7HNB?

The LS1020ASN7HNB positions itself as an integrated, power-aware microprocessor for embedded networking and control designs. With dual Cortex-A7 cores, multimedia acceleration, multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports and built-in security features, it addresses systems that require balanced compute, connectivity and trustworthiness in a compact BGA package.

Designers targeting gateways, routers, controllers or security appliances will value the combination of flexible memory support, high-speed I/O and family-level enablement that supports system integration and product scalability.

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