LS1021AXE7KQB

The LS1021AXE7KQB is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor featuring a dual ARM® Cortex®-A7 32-bit core complex running at 1.0 GHz. It combines secure, industrial-grade processing with integrated high-speed interfaces and memory controllers for compact, fanless embedded systems.

Designed for networking and industrial embedded markets, this device targets multi‑protocol gateways, wireless routers, industrial automation platforms and similar space‑constrained applications where performance, low power and broad peripheral integration are required.

Key Features

• Core & Performance Dual ARM® Cortex®-A7 cores (32-bit) at 1 GHz with NEON SIMD and dual-precision FPU, supporting ECC-protected L1 and L2 caches for reliable compute performance.
• Memory Integrated DDR3L/DDR4 memory controller with support for 8-, 16- or 32-bit interfaces; datasheet notes support for memory frequencies up to 1600 MHz.
• High-Speed I/O & Interfaces Integrated USB 3.0 controller with PHY plus an additional USB controller, PCI Express® Gen2 lanes, QuadSPI, IFC and SD/MMC support to accommodate a wide range of peripheral and storage options.
• Networking & Storage Multi-protocol SerDes supporting up to three Gigabit Ethernet ports with IEEE 1588 support and a single SATA 6Gbps port for robust networking and storage connectivity.
• Industrial I/O Multiple serial interfaces including up to 10 UARTs, four CAN ports, three I2C and two SPI channels to support industrial protocols and sensor/actuator connectivity.
• Security & System Reliability On‑chip security features including Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® plus ECC protection on caches to help protect system integrity and data reliability.
• Display & Audio Integrated 2D-ACE display interface plus support for audio interfaces such as ASRC and SPDIF for multimedia and HMI applications.
• Package & Environmental 525-FCPBGA (19×19) surface-mount package, industrial qualification with operating temperature range of −40 °C to 105 °C and RoHS compliance.
• Low-Power, Highly Integrated Design Series-level architecture targets sub-3 W operation for highly integrated, power-constrained designs (as described in the device family documentation).

Typical Applications

• Enterprise Access Points High-performance wireless gateway and access point designs (including 802.11ac/n base platforms) that require multiple GbE ports and high-speed IO.
• Multi‑protocol IoT Gateways Protocol translation, aggregation and secure edge processing for IoT deployments using integrated networking and security features.
• Industrial & Factory Automation Real-time supervisory control and protocol bridging in industrial environments using CAN, multiple UARTs and extended temperature operation.
• Mobile Wireless Routers Compact, fanless routing platforms benefiting from dual-core processing, integrated PHYs and storage interfaces.
• Building Automation & Smart Energy Edge controllers and energy gateways that require reliable, secure operation across a wide temperature range.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated I/O Built-in USB 3.0 with PHY, SATA 6Gbps, multiple GbE ports and PCIe support reduce board-level complexity and total BOM.
• Industrial-grade reliability Industrial qualification and −40 °C to 105 °C operating range make it suitable for harsh embedded environments.
• Security and data integrity Secure Boot, TrustZone® and ECC-protected caches provide layered protections for firmware and runtime data.
• Flexible memory and peripheral support DDR3L/DDR4 controller and a broad set of serial interfaces enable diverse memory and sensor/actuator configurations.
• Developer ecosystem and platform support The LS1 family is supported by evaluation platforms and a third‑party ecosystem to accelerate development and software bring-up.

Why Choose LS1021AXE7KQB?

The LS1021AXE7KQB positions itself as a compact, industrially qualified microprocessor that balances dual‑core ARM processing with extensive integrated networking, storage and peripheral interfaces. Its security features and ECC‑protected caches address system reliability and firmware protection needs common to embedded networking and industrial designs.

Choose this device when you need a scalable, low‑power embedded MPU with broad I/O, industrial temperature capability and vendor-backed ecosystem resources to accelerate development and deployment.

Request a quote or submit a procurement inquiry for LS1021AXE7KQB today to evaluate its fit for your next embedded networking or industrial application.