LS1026ASN8T1A

The LS1026ASN8T1A is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor featuring dual ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit cores running at 1.8 GHz. It combines high-performance cores with packet-processing accelerators and a broad set of high-speed I/O for embedded networking, storage and security applications.

Designed for embedded and enterprise-class applications, this device integrates DDR4 memory controllers, multi-rate Ethernet, PCIe Gen3, SATA and USB 3.0 interfaces in a compact 780-FCPBGA (23 × 23 mm) surface-mount package, with RoHS compliance and an operating range of 0 °C to 105 °C.

Key Features

• CPU Core  Dual ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit cores at 1.8 GHz providing a balance of performance and efficiency for packet and application processing.
• Memory  Integrated DDR4 memory controller support for modern system memory configurations.
• Packet and Security Acceleration  Built-in packet processing acceleration and integrated security features including Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® to support secure networking and storage tasks.
• Ethernet Connectivity  Multiple integrated Ethernet controllers: two 10 GbE, one 2.5 GbE and four 1 GbE ports for flexible, multi-rate networking deployments.
• High-speed I/O  PCIe Gen3 controllers, SATA 3.0 (6 Gbps) and three USB 3.0 ports with PHY provide high-bandwidth peripheral and storage connectivity.
• Security Engine  Integrated hardware acceleration for security protocols and crypto offload to reduce CPU load for IPsec/SSL and related functions.
• Package & Mounting  780-FCPBGA (23 × 23 mm) package, surface-mount, suitable for compact embedded board designs.
• Environmental & Qualification  RoHS compliant and specified for consumer qualification with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise and Service Provider Routing  Dual A72 cores with multi-rate 10 GbE and packet acceleration support linecard controllers, gateways and router control planes.
• Network Attached Storage (NAS)  SATA 3.0, USB 3.0 and integrated security acceleration enable high-throughput, secure storage and RAID acceleration.
• Security Appliances  Hardware security engine, Secure Boot and TrustZone® provide a platform for VPN, firewall and cryptographic workload offload.
• Single Board Computers and vCPE  Compact 23 × 23 mm package and broad I/O set make it suitable for single-board computing and virtual CPE deployments.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced CPU Performance: Dual ARM Cortex‑A72 cores at 1.8 GHz deliver strong 64‑bit compute capability for embedded networking and compute tasks.
• Integrated High-speed Interfaces: Native support for 10 GbE, PCIe Gen3, SATA 3.0 and USB 3.0 reduces external component count and simplifies system design.
• Hardware Offload for Networking: Packet processing acceleration and buffer management reduce host CPU load and improve throughput determinism.
• Built-in Security: Secure Boot and TrustZone® along with crypto acceleration enable hardened platforms for security-sensitive applications.
• Compact, Production-ready Package: 780-FCPBGA (23 × 23 mm) surface-mount package supports dense board layouts and production assembly processes.
• Standards-focused Connectivity: Multi-rate Ethernet and industry-standard peripheral interfaces facilitate integration into existing network and storage ecosystems.

Why Choose LS1026ASN8T1A?

The LS1026ASN8T1A positions itself as a high-performance, highly integrated embedded processor for networking, storage and security applications that require dual 64‑bit ARM Cortex‑A72 cores and a comprehensive set of high-speed peripherals. Its combination of DDR4 memory support, multi-rate Ethernet, PCIe Gen3, SATA 3.0 and USB 3.0 plus hardware security features makes it suitable for designers targeting compact, secure and connected systems.

This part is targeted at customers who need scalable processing and integrated I/O in a production-ready surface-mount package, providing a pathway to reuse software and hardware IP within the QorIQ Layerscape family while maintaining a clear focus on packet/IO performance and system-level security.

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