LS1043ASN8PQB

The LS1043ASN8PQB is a QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor featuring a quad-core, 64-bit ARM® Cortex®-A53 CPU complex running at 1.4 GHz. It is built for embedded networking and industrial infrastructure, delivering a balance of multi-core processing, integrated I/O and hardware acceleration for edge and small-form-factor designs.

Designed for applications that require flexible networking, security and I/O integration, the device targets branch routers, vCPE, multi-protocol gateways and industrial control equipment while providing performance and integration aimed at reducing BOM and simplifying board design.

Key Features

• Core and Architecture Quad ARM® Cortex®-A53 64-bit cores at 1.4 GHz with a large shared L2 cache to support multi-threaded embedded workloads.
• Memory Support Integrated memory controllers supporting DDR3L and DDR4 DRAM interfaces for flexible system memory configurations.
• Flexible Ethernet and Networking Multi-port Ethernet options: up to six Gigabit Ethernet ports or a combination including one 10GbE and five 1GbE ports; integrated Frame Manager provides hardware packet parsing, classification and policing to offload CPU.
• High-Speed SerDes and PCIe Multi-protocol SerDes (four-lane, 10 GHz) and three DMA-controlled PCI Express Gen2 interfaces for high-speed peripheral and network connectivity.
• Storage and USB Single SATA 6Gbps (SATA 3.0) port and three USB 3.0 ports with PHY for modern storage and peripheral support.
• Data Path Acceleration and Security QorIQ Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) offload engines and an integrated security engine (SEC 5.4) deliver accelerated packet processing and inline IPsec capability; device includes Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® support for platform security.
• System Integration and BOM Optimizations Purpose-built for small-form-factor networking with design considerations for low-layer PCB, simplified power supply and single-clock designs to reduce overall system cost.
• Package and Operating Range Supplied in a 780-FCPBGA (23 × 23 mm) surface-mount package with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C and RoHS compliance.
• Qualification Consumer qualification for products targeting non-automotive embedded and networking applications.

Typical Applications

• Branch Office Routers Use the LS1043ASN8PQB for compact routing platforms that require multiple Ethernet ports, hardware packet parsing and IPsec offload.
• vCPE and Edge Equipment Deploy in virtualized customer premises equipment and edge appliances where multi-core processing and DPAA offloads enable higher throughput with reduced CPU load.
• Multi‑protocol IoT Gateways Integrate protocol bridging and gateway services leveraging flexible SerDes, multiple Ethernet interfaces and robust I/O.
• Industrial Control and PLC Implement control and communication nodes that benefit from the device’s integration of networking, security and industrial interface options.

Unique Advantages

• Highly Integrated Networking Platform: Combines multiple Ethernet ports, PCIe, SATA and USB 3.0 in a single SoC to minimize external components and simplify board layout.
• Packet Offload and Acceleration: Frame Manager and DPAA packet-processing engines reduce CPU overhead and enable sustained multi-gigabit data paths.
• Hardware Security Stack: Integrated SEC 5.4 engine plus Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® provide foundations for secure edge and networking applications.
• Designed for Small‑Form‑Factor BOM Efficiency: Series-level optimizations for low-layer PCBs, simplified power and single-clock designs help lower system cost and complexity.
• Flexible High‑Speed I/O: Four-lane SerDes and multiple PCIe Gen2 lanes give designers options for varied high-speed peripheral connectivity.
• Industrial Operating Range: Rated to operate from 0 °C to 105 °C, suitable for many embedded and industrial environments.

Why Choose LS1043ASN8PQB?

The LS1043ASN8PQB positions a quad-core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 processor with extensive I/O and packet-acceleration features into compact networking and industrial designs. Its combination of multi-core processing, DPAA offloads, flexible SerDes and integrated security functions makes it suitable for engineers building branch routers, edge appliances, gateways and industrial controllers.

With DDR3L/DDR4 memory support, SATA and USB 3.0 connectivity, and a 780-FCPBGA package optimized for small-form-factor boards, this device provides a balanced platform for scalable embedded designs that require integrated networking performance and reduced BOM complexity.

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