LS1021AXN7KQB

The LS1021AXN7KQB is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor featuring dual ARM® Cortex®-A7 32‑bit cores at 1 GHz in a 525‑FCPBGA (19×19) package. It targets compact, networked and industrial embedded systems that require integrated networking, storage and security capabilities in a fanless, low‑power design.

With integrated memory controllers, multi‑port Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 with PHY, SATA 6 Gbps and hardware security features, this industrial‑qualified device is designed to simplify board design while delivering robust connectivity and system-level functionality.

Key Features

• Core Dual ARM® Cortex®‑A7 32‑bit cores at 1 GHz supporting SIMD and floating‑point operations, with ECC protection on L1 and L2 caches for enhanced reliability.
• Memory Integrated DDR3L and DDR4 memory controllers supporting flexible data widths; L1 and shared L2 caches with ECC protection.
• Networking & High‑Speed I/O Up to three Gigabit Ethernet ports, four‑lane SerDes for multi‑protocol interfaces, dual PCIe Gen2 lanes and a single SATA 6 Gbps host interface for storage and networked applications.
• USB & Peripherals Dual USB controllers including one SuperSpeed USB 3.0 controller with integrated PHY, plus support for QuadSPI, IFC and SD/MMC interfaces.
• Industrial Serial I/O Multiple serial interfaces including up to 10 UARTs, four CAN ports, three I²C and two SPI for industrial and protocol connectivity.
• Display & Audio Integrated 2D‑ACE display controller and support for audio interfaces such as ASRC and S/PDIF.
• Security Hardware security features including Secure Boot and TrustZone® to protect code and data integrity.
• Package & Reliability 525‑FCPBGA (19×19) surface‑mount package; industrial qualification and operating temperature range of −40 °C to 105 °C.
• Regulatory RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise Access Points and Routers — Provides multi‑port Gigabit Ethernet, QoS and timing features suitable for 802.11ac/n access point and edge router designs.
• Multi‑protocol IoT Gateways — Integrated security, multiple serial buses and networking interfaces enable protocol translation and secure connectivity at the edge.
• Industrial & Factory Automation — Industrial temperature rating, CAN ports and numerous UARTs/I²C/SPI support industrial control and fieldbus interfaces.
• Mobile Wireless Routers — Compact, low‑power dual‑core processing with USB 3.0 and SATA support for mobile or portable router platforms.
• Building & Energy Automation — Secure boot, TrustZone® and broad I/O make the device suitable for building automation controllers and smart energy gateways.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated networking and storage: Multiple GbE ports, PCIe, SATA 6 Gbps and integrated USB 3.0 PHY reduce external components and PCB complexity.
• Industrial robustness: Industrial qualification and −40 °C to 105 °C operating range support deployment in demanding environments.
• Security‑ready platform: Secure Boot and TrustZone® enable hardware‑based security partitions and trusted system boot flows.
• Flexible peripheral mix: Rich serial and peripheral interfaces (UART, CAN, I²C, SPI, QuadSPI, SD/MMC) simplify integration with sensors, actuators and legacy interfaces.
• Cache reliability: ECC protection on L1 and L2 caches improves system integrity for long‑lived embedded deployments.
• Developer ecosystem: Supported by evaluation platforms and software ecosystems to accelerate prototyping and bring‑up.

Why Choose LS1021AXN7KQB?

The LS1021AXN7KQB combines dual Cortex‑A7 processing, extensive networking and peripheral integration, and industrial qualification to deliver a compact, power‑efficient building block for connected embedded systems. Its combination of secure boot, ECC‑protected caches and broad I/O support makes it well suited to networked gateways, industrial controllers and fanless router designs.

Designed for developers who need a scalable, reliable platform, the LS1021AXN7KQB reduces BOM count and simplifies system design while providing access to established development resources and software ecosystems for faster time to market.

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