LS1021ASN7KQB

The LS1021ASN7KQB is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor integrating dual ARM® Cortex®-A7 cores in a 32-bit architecture, rated at 1.0 GHz. It is designed for embedded networked applications that require a balance of performance, integration and power efficiency.

Targeted uses include networking equipment, IoT gateways and industrial control, delivering multiport Ethernet, high‑speed peripheral interfaces and hardware security features in a compact 525‑FCPBGA (19×19) surface‑mount package.

Key Features

• Core  Dual ARM® Cortex®-A7 cores (32‑bit) running at 1.0 GHz, suitable for multicore embedded processing tasks.
• Memory  Integrated DDR3L/DDR4 memory controller providing support for common embedded DRAM options.
• Cache and Acceleration  Series-level features include ECC protection on L1/L2 caches, NEON SIMD and dual-precision FPU for signal and compute acceleration.
• Networking & System I/O  Up to three Gigabit Ethernet ports and a four‑lane multi‑protocol SerDes for high‑speed interconnects and networking functions.
• Storage & USB  Single SATA 6 Gbps port and a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 controller with integrated PHY, plus additional USB 2.0 support.
• Peripheral Interfaces  Includes support for PCIe Gen2, QuadSPI, IFC, SD/MMC, multiple UARTs, CAN ports and serial IO (I²C, SPI) according to series documentation.
• Security  Hardware security features including Secure Boot and TrustZone® to support secure system designs and protected execution.
• Reliability & Software  Series supports virtualization and is accompanied by evaluation platforms and software stacks (Linux SDK and development tools) to accelerate development.
• Package & Temperature  525‑FCPBGA (19×19) FCBGA package, surface mount; operating temperature range 0 °C to 105 °C.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant and supplied as a consumer‑qualified device.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise and Carrier Wi‑Fi Access Points  Dual-core processing and multiport GbE make it suitable for 802.11ac/n wireless routers and enterprise APs.
• Multi‑protocol IoT Gateways  Integrated networking and security features help aggregate and secure IoT device traffic in gateway designs.
• Industrial and Factory Automation  Multiple serial interfaces, CAN ports and robust I/O support industrial control, protocol bridging and automation tasks.
• Mobile Wireless Routers  Compact package, low power profile and high-speed USB/SATA support enable portable routing and storage functions.
• Building and Smart Energy Automation  Network connectivity, security and peripheral support enable distributed building control and energy management nodes.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated networking capabilities: Multiple GbE ports, SATA and high‑speed SerDes reduce external components and simplify board design for networked applications.
• Security built into the silicon: Secure Boot and TrustZone® provide hardware foundations for secure device provisioning and trusted execution.
• Development ecosystem support: Series-level evaluation platforms and Linux SDKs accelerate prototyping and bring-up, shortening time to market.
• Compact, production-ready package: 525‑FCPBGA (19×19) surface-mount package balances integration density with manufacturability for embedded designs.
• Robust peripheral mix: On-chip USB 3.0 PHY, SATA 6Gbps and multiple serial interfaces support rich application connectivity without extensive external logic.

Why Choose LS1021ASN7KQB?

The LS1021ASN7KQB positions itself as a balanced embedded MPU for designers needing multicore processing, hardware security and a comprehensive set of high-speed I/O in a compact package. Its combination of dual ARM® Cortex®-A7 cores, Ethernet ports, SATA and USB 3.0 with PHY provides a practical integration point for networking, gateway and industrial systems.

For teams focused on reducing BOM complexity and accelerating development, the processor’s series-level software support and evaluation platforms provide a practical path to prototype and scale production designs while keeping power and board area under control.

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