LS1026ASN8MQA

The LS1026ASN8MQA is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor featuring dual ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit cores running at 1.2 GHz. It combines general-purpose CPU performance with integrated packet processing acceleration and high-speed peripheral interfaces for embedded networking, storage and security applications.

Designed for applications such as enterprise networking, network-attached storage, security appliances and single-board computers, the device emphasizes system integration—bringing multi-speed Ethernet, PCIe Gen3, SATA 3.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity together in a 780-FCPBGA (23 × 23 mm) package.

Key Features

• Core & Architecture — Dual ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit cores at 1.2 GHz provide 64-bit compute for embedded workloads.
• Memory — Integrated DDR4 memory controller for modern system memory performance and capacity.
• Networking — Multi-rate Ethernet interfaces including two 10 GbE, one 2.5 GbE and four 1 GbE ports for flexible network topologies and throughput needs.
• Storage & Expansion — SATA 3.0 (6 Gbps) for storage connectivity and PCIe® Gen3 support for high-speed expansion and accelerators.
• USB & Peripherals — Three USB 3.0 ports with PHY and a broad set of I/O (UART, I²C, SPI, GPIO) for peripheral integration.
• Security — Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® support alongside integrated security engine capabilities to accelerate IPsec/SSL/DTLS/IKE and cryptographic operations.
• Package & Thermal — 780-FCPBGA package (23 × 23 mm), surface-mount; operating temperature 0 °C to 105 °C.
• Qualification & Compliance — Consumer qualification with RoHS compliance.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise Routers & Switches — Dual A72 cores with multi-gigabit Ethernet support enable control-plane and data-plane functions in mid-to-high performance routing platforms.
• Network Attached Storage (NAS) — SATA 3.0 combined with USB 3.0 and high-throughput Ethernet provides connectivity and I/O for storage appliances.
• Security Appliances — Integrated security engine and TrustZone®/Secure Boot support secure communications and accelerated cryptographic processing.
• Service Provider Gateways & vCPE — Packet processing acceleration and rich I/O make the device suitable for gateway and virtual CPE applications.
• Single Board Computers — Compact 23 × 23 mm package and broad peripheral set support SBC designs for embedded networking and industrial applications.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated high-speed interfaces: Two 10 GbE ports, multiple Gigabit ports, PCIe Gen3, SATA 3.0 and USB 3.0 reduce external component count and simplify board design.
• Packet processing acceleration: On-chip packet classification and distribution offloads common networking tasks from the CPUs, enabling more efficient use of processor cycles.
• Security-focused architecture: Secure Boot and TrustZone® plus an integrated security engine accelerate secure protocol processing and key operations.
• Flexible Ethernet mix: Combination of 10 GbE, 2.5 GbE and 1 GbE interfaces supports a wide range of network deployment scenarios without additional PHYs.
• Pin-compatible scaling: Family-level compatibility with other Layerscape devices enables hardware and software reuse across performance points for faster time-to-market.

Why Choose LS1026ASN8MQA?

The LS1026ASN8MQA positions itself as a highly integrated embedded processor for designers who need dual 64-bit Cortex‑A72 performance together with extensive packet processing and high-speed I/O. Its mix of Ethernet rates, PCIe Gen3, SATA 3.0 and USB 3.0 provides a versatile platform for networking, storage and security-focused designs.

By leveraging the QorIQ Layerscape architecture and family-level compatibility, this part supports scalable hardware and software migration across NXP’s embedded product line, offering a path to reuse designs and maintain long-term product continuity.

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