LS1043ASN7PQB

The LS1043ASN7PQB is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor featuring a quad-core, 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 CPU complex running at 1.4 GHz. It is designed for embedded networking and industrial infrastructure, delivering balanced compute performance, integrated networking I/O and security features for small-form-factor edge equipment.

Typical target uses include branch office routers, vCPE and edge appliances, multi-protocol IoT gateways, industrial PLC and control systems, and security appliances where integration, packet offload and robust I/O matter.

Key Features

• Core  Quad ARM® Cortex®-A53 64-bit cores running at 1.4 GHz, providing multithreaded general-purpose processing for embedded networking tasks.
• Memory  Supports DDR3L and DDR4 memory controllers for flexible system memory configurations.
• Networking & I/O  Integrated multi-protocol SerDes and networking support including up to six Gigabit Ethernet interfaces (options including 1GbE and a 10GbE mix), three PCIe interfaces, one SATA 6Gbps port and three USB 3.0 ports plus PHY.
• Packet Offload & Acceleration  Built to work with the QorIQ Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) and Frame Manager to enable hardware packet parsing, classification and policing—supporting up to 10 Gb/s of data-plane performance with reduced CPU overhead.
• Security  Hardware security features include Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone®, together with an integrated security engine capable of in-line IPsec processing.
• System Integration  CoreLink CCI-400 coherent interconnect with SMMU for hardware-enforced memory access controls useful for accelerators and peripherals operating on behalf of virtual machines.
• Package & Mounting  Supplied in a 621-FCPBGA (21 × 21 mm) FCBGA package for surface-mount assembly.
• Operating Range & Compliance  Qualified for consumer use with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C and RoHS compliance.

Typical Applications

• Branch Office Routers  Provides multi-core compute and DPAA packet offload for routing, packet classification and network services in compact router platforms.
• vCPE and Edge Appliances  Supports virtualized and containerized network functions with SMMU memory controls and integrated accelerators for edge compute.
• Multi-protocol IoT Gateways  Offers flexible I/O and SerDes-based interfaces for connecting diverse field networks and processing gateway data streams.
• Industrial PLC and Control  Suitable for small-form-factor industrial controllers that require Ethernet connectivity, secure boot and robust operating temperature range.
• Security Appliances  Integrated security engine and Frame Manager capabilities enable in-line IPsec and packet processing for security-oriented network devices.

Unique Advantages

• Highly Integrated Connectivity: Multiple Ethernet ports, PCIe, SATA and USB 3.0 interfaces reduce external controller count and simplify board-level design.
• Packet Processing Offload: DPAA and Frame Manager offload packet parsing, classification and policing to achieve up to 10 Gb/s data-plane performance with lower CPU load.
• Security-Ready Platform: Secure Boot, TrustZone and an integrated security engine support in-line IPsec to protect data and system integrity.
• Virtualization Support: CoreLink CCI-400 and SMMU provide hardware-enforced memory controls for accelerators and peripherals used by virtual machines.
• Design Flexibility: Support for DDR3L/DDR4 memory and a broad set of high-speed I/O options enables a range of small-form-factor, fanless designs.

Why Choose LS1043ASN7PQB?

The LS1043ASN7PQB positions itself as a compact, highly integrated communications processor tailored for embedded networking and industrial infrastructure. Its quad-core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 CPU, combined with DPAA packet offload, integrated security and flexible high-speed I/O, makes it suitable for edge systems that require a balance of compute, networking and secure processing.

Engineers designing branch routers, edge appliances, industrial controllers or security platforms will find a scalable platform with virtualization-friendly hardware controls, robust I/O options and RoHS compliance—helpful for long-term deployments that prioritize integration and system-level reliability.

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