LS1023ASN8QQB

The LS1023ASN8QQB is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor featuring a dual-core ARM® Cortex®-A53 64-bit CPU running at 1.6 GHz. It is engineered for embedded networking and industrial infrastructure applications where integrated I/O, security and efficient packet processing are required.

Designed for small-form-factor, cost-sensitive designs, this device targets integrated services, branch office routers, vCPE/edge equipment, multi-protocol IoT gateways, industrial PLC/control and security appliances, delivering flexible I/O and offload capabilities to support high-throughput networking use cases.

Key Features

• CPU Core Dual ARM® Cortex®-A53 64-bit processor cores at 1.6 GHz, providing a 64-bit software environment for embedded networking tasks.
• Memory Controllers Integrated DDR3L and DDR4 memory controller support for modern system memory configurations.
• High‑Performance Networking I/O Multi-protocol SerDes and Ethernet options supporting configurations of up to six Gigabit Ethernet ports or a mix including 10 GbE, enabling flexible network interface topologies.
• Storage and USB Single SATA 6 Gbps interface and two USB 3.0 ports with PHY support for high-speed peripheral and storage connectivity.
• Security and Packet Offload Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® support are included; the architecture also integrates a security engine and Frame Manager capabilities for inline IPsec and hardware-assisted packet parsing and classification to reduce CPU overhead.
• System Integration Purpose-built for small-form-factor, fanless designs with BOM optimizations for low-layer PCB and simplified power/clock domains.
• Package and Temperature Supplied in a 780-FCPBGA (23 × 23 mm) surface-mount package with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C.
• Compliance RoHS compliant for environmental adherence in standard commercial and industrial product builds.

Typical Applications

• Branch Office Routers Provides integrated networking interfaces and packet acceleration for routing and firewall functions in compact router platforms.
• vCPE and Edge Equipment Dual-core 64-bit processing plus hardware offload engines support virtualized CPE and edge compute workloads with efficient packet handling.
• Multi‑Protocol IoT Gateways Flexible I/O, security features and Ethernet connectivity enable protocol translation, gateway routing and secure edge aggregation.
• Industrial PLC and Control Small-form-factor, fanless-capable design and robust I/O make the device suitable for embedded control and automation communications.
• Security Appliances Integrated Frame Manager and security engine capabilities enable inline IPsec and packet processing for network security functions.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated I/O Fabric: Combines multi-protocol SerDes, multiple Gigabit Ethernet options, SATA and USB 3.0 to reduce external bridging components and simplify board design.
• Packet Offload and Security Acceleration: Frame Manager and integrated security engine enable hardware packet parsing, classification and inline IPsec to lower CPU load for networking tasks.
• 64‑Bit Dual‑Core Efficiency: ARM Cortex‑A53 dual-core 64-bit operation at 1.6 GHz with a generous L2-cache improves performance-per-watt for embedded networking workloads.
• Small‑Form‑Factor, Fanless Design Ready: Purpose-built support for fanless, low-cost power-supply designs and BOM optimizations simplifies integration into compact products.
• Commercial/Industrial Temperature Range: Rated for 0 °C to 105 °C operation to suit a range of controlled and harsh environment deployments.

Why Choose LS1023ASN8QQB?

The LS1023ASN8QQB combines dual-core 64-bit ARM processing with a comprehensive set of networking and peripheral interfaces to deliver a focused solution for compact networking, edge and industrial designs. Its hardware packet acceleration and integrated security reduce CPU overhead while enabling high throughput and secure communications.

This device is well suited for engineers designing branch routers, vCPE/edge systems, IoT gateways and industrial controllers that require a balance of processing performance, I/O integration and design simplification backed by NXP QorIQ Layerscape architecture.

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