LS1023AXE7KQB

The LS1023AXE7KQB is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape communications microprocessor featuring a dual-core ARM® Cortex®-A53 64-bit CPU running at 1.0 GHz. Designed for embedded networking and industrial infrastructure, it targets compact, low‑power edge applications that require integrated I/O and secure processing.

Built for edge and industrial use cases, the LS1023A series delivers high throughput networking capability and system-level integration—enabling fanless designs and BOM optimizations for small-form-factor routers, gateways and control equipment.

Key Features

• CPU Core  Dual ARM® Cortex®-A53 64-bit cores at 1.0 GHz for general-purpose processing in embedded networking applications.
• Memory Support  Integrated controllers for DDR3L and DDR4 memory to support a range of system memory configurations.
• High‑speed Networking  Flexible Ethernet options: up to seven 1 GbE ports, or a mix of one 10 GbE and five 1 GbE ports, enabling multi‑port connectivity for edge devices.
• Storage and USB  One SATA 6 Gbps interface and two USB 3.0 ports with PHY for high-speed storage and peripheral connectivity.
• Packet Offload and Frame Handling  Integrated Frame Manager and Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) offload engines to reduce CPU overhead for packet parsing, classification and policing.
• Security  Secure Boot and ARM® TrustZone® support plus integrated SEC engine capabilities for inline IPsec and hardware-accelerated cryptography.
• System Interconnect and I/O  CoreLink CCI-400 coherent interconnect with SMMU support and a 4-lane, 10 GHz multi-protocol SerDes for high-speed peripheral interfaces and PCIe connectivity.
• Reliability & Qualification  Industrial qualification and wide operating temperature range from -40 °C to 105 °C for deployment in demanding environments.
• Package & Mounting  621-FCPBGA (21 × 21 mm) supplier device package, surface mount for compact board designs.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Integrated Services & Branch Office Routers  Multi-port Ethernet and DPAA offload enable efficient packet handling and secure WAN/LAN services in compact router appliances.
• vCPE and Edge Equipment  Dual-core 64-bit processing and rich I/O (10 GbE option, SATA, USB 3.0) support virtualized customer premises equipment and edge compute nodes.
• Multi‑protocol IoT Gateways  Secure Boot, TrustZone and multiple Ethernet interfaces provide a robust platform for protocol translation, device aggregation and secure connectivity.
• Industrial PLC and Control  Industrial qualification and a wide temperature range help ensure reliable control and automation in factory and field deployments.
• Security Appliances  Integrated security acceleration and frame processing capabilities enable high-throughput VPN and IPsec services with reduced CPU load.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated networking and offload engines  DPAA and Frame Manager provide hardware packet processing and classification to lower CPU overhead and increase throughput.
• Flexible connectivity options  Multiple Ethernet configurations, PCIe-capable SerDes, SATA and USB 3.0 allow a wide range of peripheral and network interfaces from a single device.
• Industrial-ready thermal range  Rated for -40 °C to 105 °C operation, suitable for harsh environment deployments.
• Security-focused platform  Secure Boot, TrustZone and an integrated security engine provide a foundation for hardware-assisted secure networking functions.
• Compact surface-mount package  621-FCPBGA (21 × 21 mm) supports small-form-factor designs while enabling high integration on board-level BOM-optimized systems.
• RoHS compliant  Meets environmental compliance requirements for many industrial and commercial applications.

Why Choose LS1023AXE7KQB?

The LS1023AXE7KQB positions a dual-core, 64-bit ARM Cortex‑A53 processing complex with integrated networking, security and peripheral interfaces into a compact, industrial-grade package. It is suited for designers building compact routers, gateways, vCPE, industrial controllers and security appliances that require balanced CPU performance, packet offload capability and system-level integration.

With broad memory support, flexible Ethernet configurations including 10 GbE options, hardware security features and an industrial temperature rating, LS1023AXE7KQB provides a scalable platform for long-lived edge and infrastructure designs backed by the QorIQ Layerscape architecture.

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