LS1026AXN8T1A

The LS1026AXN8T1A is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor featuring dual ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit cores running at 1.8 GHz. It combines compute performance with integrated packet-processing acceleration and a broad set of high-speed I/O for networking, storage, security and industrial applications.

Designed for embedded systems that require multi-gigabit connectivity and robust security, the device delivers a compact, surface-mount 780-FCPBGA (23 × 23 mm) package with industrial qualification and a wide operating temperature range.

Key Features

• Core and Performance Dual ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit cores at 1.8 GHz provide high-performance general-purpose compute for embedded and networking workloads.
• Memory Integrated DDR4 memory controller for modern high-speed system memory support.
• Networking Interfaces Multiple Ethernet controllers including two 10 GbE, one 2.5 GbE and four 1 GbE ports enable scalable multi-rate network connectivity.
• High-Speed I/O Supports PCIe Gen3 connectivity, one SATA 6 Gbps interface and three USB 3.0 ports with PHY for storage and peripheral expansion.
• Security Hardware security features include Secure Boot and ARM® TrustZone® to support secure system boot and trusted execution environments.
• Packet Processing Acceleration Integrated packet processing acceleration offloads classification, distribution and buffer management to improve system throughput.
• Package and Mounting 780-FCPBGA (23 × 23 mm) surface-mount package suitable for compact board designs.
• Industrial Qualification & Temperature Industrial qualification with an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 105 °C for deployment in demanding environments.
• Compliance RoHS compliant for environmental compatibility in assembly and manufacturing.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise Routers and Switches Use the multi-rate Ethernet and PCIe connectivity to implement control and data-plane functions in routing and switching platforms.
• Network Attached Storage (NAS) Combine SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.0 and high-performance CPU cores for compact NAS controllers and storage appliances.
• Security Appliances Leverage Secure Boot, TrustZone and integrated packet acceleration for VPN gateways, firewalls and secure gateways.
• Service Provider Gateways and vCPE High-speed Ethernet and packet processing acceleration enable service provider edge functions and virtual CPE deployments.
• Single Board Computers Compact package and broad I/O make the device suitable for high-performance single board computer designs.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated connectivity: Two 10 GbE, one 2.5 GbE, four 1 GbE ports plus PCIe Gen3, SATA and USB 3.0 reduce the need for external bridge chips and simplify board routing.
• Packet processing offload: Integrated acceleration for classification and buffer management reduces CPU load and increases system throughput for networking workloads.
• Security-first architecture: Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone provide hardware-backed mechanisms to establish a trusted platform foundation.
• Industrial-ready: Rated for −40 °C to 105 °C and industrial qualification for reliable operation in harsh environments.
• Compact BGA footprint: 780-FCPBGA (23 × 23 mm) package enables high-density board designs without sacrificing I/O capability.
• Series-level scalability: Pin-compatibility across related QorIQ Layerscape devices enables hardware and software reuse for performance scaling within the product family.

Why Choose LS1026AXN8T1A?

The LS1026AXN8T1A positions dual 64-bit Cortex-A72 cores and extensive high-speed connectivity in a compact, industrial-qualified BGA package, delivering a balanced combination of compute, networking and security for embedded designs. It is well suited to customers building networking, storage and security systems that need integrated acceleration and multi-rate Ethernet connectivity.

With DDR4 memory support, hardware security features and series-level compatibility for hardware/software reuse, the LS1026AXN8T1A offers a scalable platform for designs targeting long-term deployment and evolving performance requirements.

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