LS1023ASE8MQB

The LS1023ASE8MQB is a dual-core, 64-bit QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor featuring two ARM® Cortex®-A53 cores running at 1.2 GHz. Designed for embedded networking and industrial infrastructure, it delivers a compact, highly integrated processing platform for edge routing, security appliances, gateways and small-form-factor network equipment.

With flexible I/O, memory controller options and integrated security features, the LS1023A family balances performance, efficiency and system integration for consumer-qualified designs that require multi-port Ethernet, storage and high-speed peripheral support.

Key Features

• CPU Core Dual ARM® Cortex®-A53 64-bit cores at 1.2 GHz providing a balanced compute profile for packet processing and control-plane tasks.
• Memory Integrated controllers for DDR3L and DDR4 memory for scalable system memory configurations.
• Ethernet and SerDes Flexible networking options including multiple 1 GbE ports and configurations supporting a 10 GbE interface; the series includes a multi-protocol SerDes for high-speed I/O integration.
• Storage and USB Single SATA 6 Gbps port and two USB 3.0 ports with PHY support enable high-speed storage and peripheral connectivity.
• Security Hardware security features including Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® along with integrated security and packet-processing engines described in the QorIQ architecture for inline cryptography offload.
• System Acceleration QorIQ Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) and Frame Manager capabilities (as described for the LS1023A series) provide packet parsing, classification and offload to reduce CPU overhead.
• Package and Mounting Supplied in a 780-FCPBGA (23×23) package for surface-mount applications, suitable for compact board designs.
• Operating Range and Compliance Consumer-qualified device with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C and RoHS compliance.

Typical Applications

• Integrated Services Routers Use the LS1023ASE8MQB as the processing hub for small branch routers that require multiple Ethernet ports, hardware packet handling and secure boot.
• vCPE and Edge Appliances Ideal for virtualized customer premises equipment and edge devices that benefit from integrated I/O, security features and offload architectures to support service chaining.
• Multi-protocol IoT Gateways Provides the connectivity and protocol handling needed for gateways aggregating sensor and device traffic with local processing and secure transport.
• Security Appliances Hardware security and DPAA offload enable inline IPsec and cryptographic processing to accelerate secure networking functions.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Dual-Core Performance: Two 64-bit Cortex-A53 cores at 1.2 GHz deliver efficient compute for control-plane and edge workloads without excessive power or BOM complexity.
• Flexible Networking I/O: Support for multiple Gigabit Ethernet configurations and a 10 GbE option with high-speed SerDes provides designers with adaptable connectivity choices.
• Integrated Offload Engines: The QorIQ DPAA and Frame Manager reduce CPU overhead for packet processing and classification, helping meet throughput targets on compact platforms.
• Secure System Foundation: Secure Boot and TrustZone® support enable hardware-enforced security boot and trusted execution environments for secure embedded designs.
• Compact, Production-Ready Package: The 780-FCPBGA (23×23) surface-mount package supports small-form-factor PCB implementations and streamlined manufacturing.
• Broad Peripheral Support: On-chip SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.0 and DDR3L/DDR4 memory controllers simplify system integration for storage and high-speed peripherals.

Why Choose LS1023ASE8MQB?

The LS1023ASE8MQB positions itself as a compact, integrated processor for embedded networking and edge infrastructure where multi-port connectivity, security and system offload are required. Its dual ARM® Cortex®-A53 cores at 1.2 GHz, combined with flexible Ethernet options, storage and peripheral interfaces, make it suitable for small routers, gateways, vCPE and security appliances that need a practical balance of performance and integration.

Designed with RoHS compliance and a consumer qualification level, the LS1023ASE8MQB offers a scalable platform backed by the QorIQ Layerscape architecture and associated offload and security features—helping reduce BOM complexity and accelerate development for networked embedded systems.

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