LS1023ASE8QQB

The LS1023ASE8QQB is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape ARM® Cortex®-A53 microprocessor IC in a 780-FCPBGA (23×23) package. It implements a dual-core, 64-bit CPU complex running at 1.6 GHz targeted for embedded networking and industrial infrastructure.

Designed for small-form-factor, performance-sensitive edge applications, the device combines energy-efficient ARM® cores with flexible I/O and integrated data-path offload technologies to support use cases such as branch routers, vCPE, IoT gateways and industrial control equipment.

Key Features

• CPU — Dual ARM® Cortex®-A53 64-bit cores operating at 1.6 GHz, providing 64-bit processing for embedded workloads.
• Memory — Integrated controllers for DDR3L and DDR4 memory to support system memory requirements and performance scaling.
• Networking and High-Speed I/O — Flexible Ethernet configurations as specified: multiple Gigabit Ethernet options (1GbE (7)) or a combination of one 10GbE and five 1GbE ports; quad-lane high-speed SerDes for multi-protocol connectivity; DMA-controlled PCIe Gen2 interfaces as provided in the Layerscape family.
• Storage and USB — Single SATA 6 Gbps interface and two USB 3.0 ports with PHY to support high-speed storage and peripheral connectivity.
• Data Path Acceleration — Incorporates QorIQ Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) and Frame Manager features from the Layerscape family for hardware packet parsing, classification and offload to optimize throughput and reduce CPU overhead.
• Security — Secure Boot and ARM® TrustZone® support plus integrated security engine functionality referenced in the Layerscape platform to enable inline crypto/offload operations.
• Package and Mounting — 780-FCPBGA package (23×23 mm), surface mount, suitable for compact embedded PCB designs.
• Operating Range and Compliance — Operating temperature range 0 °C to 105 °C; RoHS compliant; consumer qualification as specified.

Typical Applications

• Integrated Services and Edge Routing — Dual-core processing and DPAA-based packet offload enable compact branch office routers and vCPE platforms.
• Multi-protocol IoT Gateways — Flexible I/O and SerDes support allow protocol translation and aggregation at the edge.
• Industrial PLC and Control — 64-bit processing, secure boot and industrial temperature range support controller and supervisory functions in industrial environments.
• Security Appliances — On-chip security features and data-path acceleration facilitate inline IPsec and other security services with reduced CPU load.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated I/O in a small footprint — Dense set of networking, storage and high-speed interfaces in a 23×23 FCPBGA simplifies board design for compact edge devices.
• Data-path offload for higher throughput — DPAA and Frame Manager capabilities enable hardware packet processing and classification that reduce CPU overhead and support >10 Gb/s class performance in the Layerscape family.
• Security-ready platform — Secure Boot and TrustZone® support combined with integrated security engine functionality enable secure deployment and hardware-assisted crypto operations.
• Scalable family options — Part of the Layerscape family offering dual- and quad-core variants, enabling design scalability across performance points while retaining common platform features.
• Fanless and low-BOM system design — Architecture and integration choices referenced for the Layerscape series support fanless designs and reduced BOM complexity for cost-sensitive edge applications.

Why Choose LS1023ASE8QQB?

The LS1023ASE8QQB positions a dual-core, 64-bit Layerscape processor with a broad set of networking and acceleration features into a compact, surface-mount 780-FCPBGA package. It is well suited for embedded networking, industrial control and edge security appliances that require balanced CPU performance, integrated I/O and hardware packet/offload capabilities.

By combining ARM® Cortex®-A53 cores, DPAA-based acceleration, flexible SerDes and multiple high-speed interfaces, this device offers a practical platform for developers seeking scalability within the Layerscape family and a path to deploy secure, high-throughput edge systems.

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