LS1026ASE8T1A

The LS1026ASE8T1A is a Layerscape QorIQ microprocessor IC based on dual ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit cores running at 1.8 GHz. It combines high-performance processing with integrated packet handling and a broad set of high-speed interfaces for embedded networking, storage and security applications.

Designed for systems that require multi-gigabit connectivity and accelerated packet workflows, the device delivers a compact, surface-mount 780-FCPBGA (23 × 23 mm) package and a consumer qualification level with RoHS compliance.

Key Features

• Core – Dual ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit cores at 1.8 GHz provide high single-thread and multi-thread compute for embedded workloads.
• Memory – DDR4 memory controller support for modern system memory performance and capacity.
• High-speed Networking – Integrated Ethernet interfaces including two 10 GbE, one 2.5 GbE and four 1 GbE ports to support multi-rate network designs.
• Storage & I/O – On-chip SATA 6 Gbps and three USB 3.0 ports with PHY expand storage and peripheral connectivity.
• Peripheral Expansion – PCIe Gen3 capability (as described in the series documentation) for high-bandwidth add-on cards and accelerators.
• Security – Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® support for platform integrity and secure execution environments.
• Package & Mounting – 780-FCPBGA (23 × 23 mm) surface-mount package suitable for compact embedded boards.
• Operating Range – Rated for operation from 0 °C to 105 °C to accommodate a range of consumer and industrial deployment conditions.
• Compliance – RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise routing and switching – Multi-rate Ethernet ports and packet processing acceleration enable linecard and control-plane functions.
• Network-attached storage (NAS) – SATA 6 Gbps and PCIe Gen3 support host storage controllers and high-throughput data paths.
• Security appliances – Secure Boot and TrustZone® combined with integrated packet processing support VPN, firewall and SSL/IPsec workloads.
• Service provider gateways and vCPE – High-speed Ethernet and compute density for virtualized customer premise equipment and gateway platforms.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced compute and networking – Dual Cortex-A72 cores at 1.8 GHz deliver the processing headroom required for packet handling and application tasks.
• Multi-rate Ethernet integration – A mix of 10 GbE, 2.5 GbE and 1 GbE ports reduces external PHY requirements and simplifies board design for heterogeneous networks.
• Comprehensive I/O set – Native SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.0 with PHY and PCIe Gen3 support enable flexible storage and expansion options without extensive external controllers.
• Platform security features – Secure Boot and TrustZone® help establish a root of trust and isolate secure workloads on-device.
• Compact surface-mount package – The 780-FCPBGA (23 × 23 mm) footprint supports dense system designs while enabling thermal and mechanical stability.
• RoHS compliant – Meets standard materials compliance for commercial and consumer products.

Why Choose LS1026ASE8T1A?

The LS1026ASE8T1A positions itself as a high-performance, highly integrated processor for embedded networking, storage and security designs. With dual ARM® Cortex®-A72 cores, multi-gigabit Ethernet, DDR4 memory support and a rich set of I/O including SATA and USB 3.0, it supports systems that require both throughput and secure, reliable operation.

This device is suitable for developers and OEMs building enterprise and service provider equipment, NAS devices, security appliances and compact gateways who need a compact, RoHS-compliant solution with industry-standard security primitives and a strong peripheral complement.

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