LS1021ASN7HNB

The LS1021ASN7HNB is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor IC featuring dual ARM® Cortex®-A7 32-bit cores running at 800 MHz. Designed for embedded and networked applications, it combines multiport Ethernet, SATA, USB 3.0, and high-speed memory interfaces in a compact 525‑FCPBGA (19×19) package.

This device targets power- and space-constrained designs that require integration, security and connectivity — examples include gateways, access points and industrial control platforms — delivering balanced performance, on-chip security and broad peripheral support.

Key Features

• Core Dual ARM® Cortex®-A7, 32‑bit cores at 800 MHz providing a multicore execution environment for embedded applications.
• Caches and Acceleration Series documentation highlights ECC protection for L1/L2 caches with NEON SIMD and floating-point support for accelerated compute workloads.
• Memory Integrated memory controller supporting DDR3L and DDR4 interfaces, compatible with 8-, 16- or 32-bit data widths.
• Ethernet & Networking Three Gigabit Ethernet ports (GbE) and SerDes support enable multi-port networking; series-level features include IEEE 1588 support for time synchronization.
• Storage & USB Single SATA 6 Gbps port and a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 controller with integrated PHY for high-bandwidth storage and peripheral connectivity.
• Additional I/O Display controller 2D-ACE plus series-level serial peripherals such as QuadSPI, IFC, SD/MMC, multiple UARTs, I²C and SPI for flexible system integration.
• Security & Reliability Hardware security features include Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone®; ECC protection on caches is provided at the series level to improve system reliability.
• Package & Temperature 525‑FCPBGA (19×19) surface-mount package; operating temperature range 0 °C to 105 °C.
• Compliance RoHS compliant with consumer qualification.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise Access Points Used in 802.11ac/n access point designs to handle multiport Ethernet and high-speed backhaul.
• IoT & Multi‑protocol Gateways Integration of network interfaces and storage makes it suitable for multi‑protocol gateway platforms and edge nodes.
• Industrial & Factory Automation Robust I/O mix, serial interfaces and secure boot support control and protocol-conversion tasks in automation systems.
• Mobile Wireless Routers Compact package and integrated connectivity enable fanless, small form-factor router implementations.
• Building & Smart Energy Automation Multiport networking and secure boot allow deployment in building control and energy management devices.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated connectivity: Multiple GbE ports, SATA 6 Gbps and USB 3.0 with PHY reduce external components and simplify board design.
• Balanced multicore performance: Dual Cortex‑A7 cores at 800 MHz deliver multicore throughput suitable for packet processing and application tasks while maintaining efficiency.
• Memory flexibility: DDR3L/DDR4 support with multiple data widths accommodates a range of memory configurations for cost and performance optimization.
• On-chip security: Secure Boot and TrustZone® provide hardware-assisted foundations for trusted firmware and partitioned software stacks.
• Compact, production-ready package: 525‑FCPBGA surface-mount package and consumer qualification simplify integration into compact, commercial devices.
• Ecosystem and development support: The LS1021A family is supported by evaluation platforms and software SDKs, accelerating prototyping and bring-up.

Why Choose LS1021ASN7HNB?

LS1021ASN7HNB positions itself as a compact, integrated processor option for embedded networked systems where connectivity, security and thermal-efficient operation matter. With dual Cortex‑A7 cores, multiport Ethernet, high-speed storage and USB, and on-chip memory controllers, it addresses designs that require a balance of compute and I/O without a large board-level footprint.

The device is well suited for designers building gateways, access points, industrial controls and small form-factor routers who need an established ecosystem and engineering resources that support rapid evaluation and deployment.

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