LS1026ASE8MQA

The LS1026ASE8MQA is a Layerscape QorIQ microprocessor featuring dual ARM® Cortex®-A72 64‑bit cores running at 1.2 GHz. It integrates packet-processing acceleration and a broad set of high-speed interfaces to address embedded networking, storage, security and industrial applications.

Designed for systems that require balanced CPU performance, rich connectivity and on-chip security, this device targets enterprise and service-provider platforms, network attached storage, security appliances and single-board computer designs that benefit from integrated peripherals and software/hardware compatibility across the Layerscape family.

Key Features

• Core & Performance — Dual ARM® Cortex®-A72 64‑bit cores at 1.2 GHz providing multi-threaded processing for embedded workloads.
• Memory — DDR4 memory controller support for modern system memory performance.
• Networking Interfaces — Integrated Ethernet: two 10GbE, one 2.5GbE and four 1GbE ports for high-throughput and flexible network connectivity.
• Storage & USB — SATA 6Gbps (SATA 3.0) interface and three USB 3.0 ports with PHY for high-speed storage and peripheral connectivity.
• High-speed I/O — PCIe® Gen3 controllers and other high-speed peripherals as described in the Layerscape family documentation.
• Security & Acceleration — Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® support combined with integrated security acceleration for cryptographic and packet security operations.
• Package & Mounting — 780‑FCPBGA (23 × 23 mm) package, surface-mount mounting style suitable for compact embedded boards.
• Operating Range & Compliance — Operating temperature 0 °C to 105 °C and RoHS compliant; consumer qualification.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise Routers and Switches — Use the LS1026A to deliver multi-gigabit forwarding and classification with integrated Ethernet ports and packet-processing acceleration.
• Network Attached Storage (NAS) — Combine SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.0 connectivity with on-chip security to build storage appliances and appliances with secure access.
• Security Appliances — Leverage secure boot, TrustZone and hardware security acceleration for high-performance VPN, firewall and DPI functions.
• Service Provider Gateways & vCPE — Packed I/O and networking features support gateway and virtual CPE platforms requiring multi-rate Ethernet and PCIe connectivity.
• Single Board Computers — Compact 23 × 23 mm package and a rich set of peripherals enable SBC designs for embedded applications.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated connectivity: Multiple 10GbE/2.5GbE/1GbE ports, SATA and USB 3.0 reduce external bridging components and simplify board design.
• Security-first architecture: Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® together with on-chip security acceleration enable robust platform security and fast cryptographic processing.
• Family scalability and compatibility: Part of the Layerscape family with pin-compatibility across select devices, enabling performance scaling while maintaining hardware and software reuse.
• Compact board-level footprint: 780‑FCPBGA (23 × 23 mm) package supports dense, surface-mounted embedded designs.
• Designed for embedded networking and storage: Packet-processing acceleration and high-speed peripherals focus compute cycles on application logic while offloading common data-plane tasks.

Why Choose LS1026ASE8MQA?

The LS1026ASE8MQA positions dual ARM® Cortex®-A72 processing with a comprehensive set of high-speed interfaces and on-chip security to meet embedded networking, storage and appliance requirements. Its 1.2 GHz cores, DDR4 support, multi-rate Ethernet and storage/USB connectivity deliver a balanced platform for performance-oriented embedded designs.

For engineers and system designers seeking a compact, RoHS‑compliant processor that supports family-level hardware and software compatibility, the LS1026ASE8MQA offers a practical path to scale performance while leveraging existing design investments in the Layerscape ecosystem.

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