LS1023ASE7PQB

The LS1023ASE7PQB is a QorIQ® Layerscape microprocessor based on dual ARM® Cortex®-A53 64-bit cores running at 1.4 GHz in a 621-FCPBGA (21×21) surface-mount package. It targets small-form-factor networking and industrial embedded applications with integrated I/O, security features and memory controller support for DDR3L and DDR4.

As a member of the LS10xx family, the device is positioned for edge and communications equipment where efficient packet processing, flexible interface options and trusted-boot capabilities are required.

Key Features

• Core  Dual ARM® Cortex®-A53 64-bit cores at 1.4 GHz delivering multi-threaded processing for embedded networking tasks.
• Memory  Integrated controllers for DDR3L and DDR4 memory to support system-level memory configurations.
• Ethernet and Networking I/O  Flexible Ethernet options per specifications: 1GbE (7) or 10GbE (1) & 1GbE (5); Frame Manager and packet acceleration features described in the QorIQ architecture for hardware-assisted packet parsing and classification.
• High-speed Interfaces  SATA 6Gbps (1) and USB 3.0 (2) with PHY are available for storage and peripheral connectivity.
• SerDes and PCIe  Datasheet describes a multi-protocol SerDes and multiple PCIe interfaces in the LS10xx family for flexible board-level I/O integration.
• Security  Secure Boot and ARM® TrustZone® are supported; the integrated security engine (SEC 5.4) and Frame Manager can work together for in-line IPsec processing as described in the series documentation.
• Package and Mounting  621-FCPBGA (21×21) package, surface-mount mounting type suitable for compact board designs.
• Operating Range & Compliance  Qualified as Consumer with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C; RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Integrated Services  Use in compact service appliances that require packet processing, secure boot and integrated I/O for networked service delivery.
• Branch Office Routers  Deploy as the main processing engine in branch routers and edge devices where multiple Ethernet and storage interfaces are needed.
• vCPE and Edge Equipment  Suitable for virtualized customer-premises equipment and edge platforms benefiting from the dual-core 64-bit architecture and hardware-assisted packet handling.
• Multi‑protocol IoT Gateways  Apply in gateways that require protocol flexibility, multiple peripheral interfaces and security features for edge aggregation.
• Industrial PLC and Control  Applicable to small industrial control systems that need a compact MPU with defined operating temperature range and integrated I/O options.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced performance and efficiency  Dual 64-bit Cortex‑A53 cores at 1.4 GHz with the LS10xx family architecture provide a balance of processing throughput and energy efficiency for embedded networking tasks.
• Flexible, integrated I/O  On-chip interfaces including multiple Ethernet configurations, SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.0 reduce external controller requirements and simplify PCB design.
• Packet acceleration and security  Frame Manager capabilities combined with the SEC 5.4 engine enable hardware-assisted packet parsing and in-line IPsec processing as described for the series, offloading general-purpose cores.
• Memory and system-level controls  Support for DDR3L and DDR4 and the use of CoreLink CCI 400 with SMMU in the series provide hardware-enforced memory access controls for peripherals and accelerators operating on behalf of virtual machines.
• Small-form-factor readiness  621-FCPBGA (21×21) package and series-level BOM optimizations support compact, fanless designs for space-constrained deployments.
• Compliance and thermal range  RoHS compliance and an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C make the device suitable for a variety of consumer and industrial environments described in the product data.

Why Choose LS1023ASE7PQB?

The LS1023ASE7PQB combines a dual-core ARM® Cortex®-A53 64-bit processor architecture with integrated networking, storage and security features tailored for compact communications and industrial edge systems. Its design aligns with use cases that demand efficient packet handling, flexible I/O and trusted-boot capabilities.

This part is appropriate for developers and OEMs building small-form-factor routers, gateways, vCPE platforms and industrial controllers that benefit from family-level scalability, hardware-assisted packet acceleration and controlled operating temperature support. The combination of on-chip interfaces and security primitives helps reduce BOM complexity while supporting system-level partitioning and virtualization scenarios referenced in the series documentation.

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