LS1021AXN7MQB

The LS1021AXN7MQB is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor integrating dual ARM® Cortex®-A7 cores running at up to 1.2 GHz. Designed for embedded and networked applications, it combines multicore processing, extensive I/O and industrial qualification to address routers, gateways, industrial automation and other space- and power-constrained systems.

This device emphasizes integration and efficiency—featuring ECC-protected caches, broad high-speed interfaces and security features such as Secure Boot and TrustZone®—to deliver performance and system-level capability for fanless, small-form-factor designs.

Key Features

• CPU Core  Dual ARM® Cortex®-A7 cores at 1.2 GHz with 32 KB L1 instruction and data caches per core and up to 512 KB coherent L2 cache; includes NEON SIMD and dual-precision FPU.
• Cache Reliability  ECC protection on both L1 and L2 caches to improve system reliability in embedded deployments.
• Memory Subsystem  DDR3L/DDR4 memory controller supporting 8-, 16- or 32-bit interfaces at up to 1600 MHz for flexible memory configurations.
• High-speed SerDes and Networking  Four-lane, 6 GHz multi-protocol SerDes enabling up to three Gigabit Ethernet ports (with IEEE 1588 support) plus high-speed interconnects.
• Storage and PCIe  Integrated SATA 3.0 (6 Gbps) port and dual DMA-controlled PCI Express® Gen2 ports for storage and expansion.
• USB and Peripherals  Dual USB controllers including one SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with integrated PHY and a USB 2.0 controller; additional interfaces include QuadSPI, IFC and SD/MMC.
• Industrial Serial I/O  Multiple serial interfaces including up to four CAN ports, up to 10 UARTs, three I²C and two SPI controllers for industrial protocol support.
• Audio and Display  2D-ACE display controller support and audio interfaces including ASRC and S/PDIF for multimedia and human‑machine interfaces.
• Security  Hardware security features including Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® for trusted execution and platform integrity.
• Package & Qualification  525-FCPBGA (19 × 19) surface-mount package; industrial qualification and RoHS compliance; operating temperature range −40°C to 105°C.
• Power-Efficient Design  Series-level optimization for sub-3 W operation while delivering multicore performance (series documentation references operation under 3 W).

Typical Applications

• Enterprise and Carrier Routers  Hardware for 802.11ac/n access points and enterprise routers leveraging multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports and IEEE 1588 support.
• Multi-protocol IoT Gateways  Gateway platforms that require heterogeneous I/O, secure boot and flexible memory options for edge aggregation and protocol translation.
• Industrial and Factory Automation  Control and protocol-conversion nodes benefiting from industrial temperature qualification, multiple CAN ports and abundant UARTs.
• Mobile Wireless Routers  Compact, fanless wireless router designs that need high integration, USB 3.0, SATA and low-power operation.
• Building Automation & Smart Energy  Embedded controllers for building control and energy management that require robust networking, security and long-term deployability.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated I/O: Native support for GbE (3), SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.0 with PHY and PCIe Gen2 reduces external components and simplifies BOM.
• Reliability-focused design: ECC protection on L1/L2 caches and industrial temperature qualification enhance system robustness for deployed embedded systems.
• Flexible memory and performance scaling: DDR3L/DDR4 support with up to 1600 MHz interface options enables designers to right-size memory for performance and cost.
• Security built in: Secure Boot and TrustZone® provide hardware-backed platform integrity and trusted execution environments.
• Extensive serial and industrial interfaces: Multi‑CAN, numerous UARTs, I²C and SPI support a wide variety of fieldbus and sensor connectivity needs.
• Development ecosystem support: Series-level documentation and evaluation platforms (including a Tower System evaluation kit and Linux SDK) accelerate software bring-up and evaluation.

Why Choose LS1021AXN7MQB?

The LS1021AXN7MQB positions itself as a compact, power-efficient multicore processor tailored to networked and industrial embedded systems that require a balance of performance, security and rich I/O. With dual Cortex-A7 cores, ECC-protected caches, and an extensive set of integrated interfaces, it enables fanless, small-form-factor designs while reducing external component count.

Its industrial qualification and broad peripheral set make it well suited for customers building routers, gateways, industrial controllers and other embedded platforms that need deterministic interfaces, secure boot capabilities and vendor-backed software ecosystem support for accelerated development and deployment.

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