LS1043ASE8PQB

The LS1043ASE8PQB is a QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor featuring a quad-core, 64-bit ARM® Cortex®-A53 CPU complex operating at 1.4 GHz. It is designed for embedded networking and industrial infrastructure applications that require multi-core processing, flexible I/O and integrated packet and security acceleration.

With on-chip memory controllers for DDR3L/DDR4, multi-protocol SerDes and a rich set of networking interfaces, this device targets compact, fanless edge systems and small-form-factor communications equipment where integration and predictable thermal operation matter.

Key Features

• Core & Architecture Quad ARM® Cortex®-A53 cores, 64-bit operation and a large L2 cache to support multi-threaded embedded networking workloads.
• Memory Integrated controllers for DDR3L and DDR4 memory technologies to support system memory requirements.
• Networking & Packet Processing Flexible Ethernet connectivity options (up to seven 1GbE ports or one 10GbE plus five 1GbE) and an integrated Frame Manager for hardware packet parsing, classification and policing.
• Offload & Security Engines On-chip Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) and a security engine (SEC 5.4) that can perform in-line IPsec and help reduce CPU overhead for data-plane tasks.
• High-speed I/O Multi-protocol SerDes supporting high-speed interfaces, three PCIe generation 2.0 ports (DMA controlled), three USB 3.0 ports with PHY and one SATA 6Gbps port.
• Legacy Protocol Support Integrated QUICC Engine technology provides glue-less support for legacy protocols such as HDLC, TDM and PROFIBUS.
• Security Features Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® support for platform security and trusted execution environments.
• Package & Thermal Supplied in a 780-FCPBGA (23×23) surface-mount package with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C and RoHS compliance.
• Qualification Consumer-qualified device suitable for a wide range of embedded networking and industrial infrastructure designs.

Typical Applications

• Branch and Edge Routers Multi-core processing, integrated packet acceleration and flexible Ethernet make the device suited to small branch office routers and vCPE platforms.
• Edge Networking Equipment Designed for compact, fanless edge appliances that require up to 10 Gb/s data-plane performance with minimized CPU overhead.
• IoT and Industrial Gateways Supports multi-protocol connectivity and legacy interface support for protocol translation and gateway aggregation in industrial and IoT deployments.
• Industrial Control and PLCs Integration of high-speed I/O, QUICC Engine legacy protocol support and wide operating temperature range fit small-form-factor industrial controllers.
• Security Appliances On-chip security engine and Frame Manager inline IPsec capabilities enable secure, high-throughput network security functions.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated Data-Path Acceleration: DPAA and the Frame Manager offload packet processing to reduce CPU load and enable higher sustained throughput.
• Flexible Ethernet Options: Configurable support for multiple Gigabit ports or a 10GbE uplink plus Gigabit ports simplifies platform design for varied network topologies.
• Comprehensive I/O Suite: Built-in PCIe, USB 3.0, SATA and multi-protocol SerDes reduce external interface components and simplify BOM.
• Security and Platform Trust: Secure Boot, TrustZone® and SEC 5.4 inline IPsec support help implement layered device security and trusted execution.
• Legacy Protocol Support: Integrated QUICC Engine enables glue-less HDLC, TDM or PROFIBUS support for industrial and telecom interoperability.
• Surface-Mount, Compact Package: 780-FCPBGA (23×23) package supports small-form-factor board layouts for fanless, space-constrained designs.

Why Choose LS1043ASE8PQB?

The LS1043ASE8PQB combines a quad-core ARM® Cortex®-A53 processing complex with on-chip acceleration and extensive, flexible I/O to address embedded networking and industrial infrastructure requirements. Its integrated packet, security and legacy-protocol engines enable designers to reduce CPU overhead and BOM complexity while supporting a range of connectivity options.

This device is suited for developers building compact, fanless edge routers, gateways, industrial controllers and security appliances that require multi-core processing, platform security features and a broad set of onboard interfaces backed by the QorIQ Layerscape architecture.

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