LS1043ASN8QQB

The LS1043ASN8QQB is a QorIQ Layerscape 64-bit embedded microprocessor featuring four ARM® Cortex®-A53 cores running at 1.6 GHz in a 780-FCPBGA (23×23) package. It targets small-form-factor networking and industrial infrastructure applications where multi-core performance, integrated I/O and on-chip security are required.

Designed for edge and communications workloads, the device combines a quad-core CPU complex, integrated Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) and a flexible SerDes-based I/O subsystem to support multi-gigabit packet processing and a variety of peripheral interfaces while maintaining high energy efficiency.

Key Features

• Core and CPU – Four ARM® Cortex®-A53 64‑bit cores at 1.6 GHz with a 1 MB L2 cache for multi-threaded embedded processing.
• Memory – Integrated controllers for DDR3L and DDR4 memory types to support system memory configurations.
• Networking and SerDes – Multi-protocol SerDes (four-lane, 10 GHz) with support for up to six Gigabit Ethernet ports or a combination of 10GbE and Gigabit ports as specified, with IEEE® 1588 support for time synchronization.
• PCIe and High-speed I/O – Three DMA-controlled PCI Express Gen2 interfaces and three USB 3.0 ports plus PHY for high-throughput peripheral connectivity.
• Storage and Expansion – Single SATA 6 Gbps (SATA 3.0) port for storage or boot devices.
• Security – On-chip Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® support, and an integrated security engine (SEC 5.4) for inline cryptographic operations.
• Data Path Offload – QorIQ Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) and Frame Manager for hardware packet parsing, classification and packet processing to reduce CPU overhead and support up to 10 Gb/s performance.
• Legacy and Industrial Protocols – Integrated QUICC Engine technology for glue-less support of HDLC, TDM and PROFIBUS.
• Package and Thermal – 780-FCPBGA (23×23) surface-mount package; operating temperature range 0 °C to 105 °C.
• Compliance – RoHS compliant; supplier device package specified as 780-FCPBGA.

Typical Applications

• Integrated Services – Multi-function network appliances that combine routing, security and service functions in a compact hardware footprint.
• Branch Office Routers – Small form-factor routing platforms leveraging multi-core processing and hardware packet acceleration for managed WAN/LAN services.
• vCPE and Edge Equipment – Virtualized customer-premises equipment and edge appliances that benefit from coherent interconnect and I/O flexibility.
• Multi-protocol IoT Gateways – Gateways requiring mixed Ethernet, serial and protocol offload (QUICC Engine) for industrial and IoT integrations.
• Industrial PLC and Control – Control systems that need deterministic interfaces, legacy protocol support and extended operating range up to 105 °C.

Unique Advantages

• Quad 64‑bit Processing – Four Cortex‑A53 cores at 1.6 GHz with 1 MB L2 cache provide a balance of performance and energy efficiency for embedded workloads.
• Flexible High‑Speed I/O – Multi‑protocol SerDes, multiple GigE/10GbE options, PCIe Gen2, USB 3.0 and SATA deliver broad connectivity choices without added bridge components.
• Hardware Packet and Security Acceleration – DPAA Frame Manager and integrated SEC offload packet processing and inline IPsec to lower CPU load for networking tasks.
• Legacy and Industrial Protocol Support – Integrated QUICC Engine enables glue‑less support for HDLC, TDM and PROFIBUS, simplifying industrial integrations.
• Small Form Factor – 780‑FCPBGA (23×23) package supports compact board designs suitable for space‑constrained systems.
• Design-Level Optimizations – Architecture and I/O integration support small‑form‑factor, fanless designs and BOM optimizations referenced for lower PCB and power supply complexity.

Why Choose LS1043ASN8QQB?

The LS1043ASN8QQB positions a quad‑core 64‑bit ARM® processing complex with extensive on‑chip networking, security and acceleration features into a compact BGA package, making it well suited to embedded networking, industrial control and edge compute designs. Its integrated DPAA, SerDes I/O and security engine help reduce system BOM and CPU overhead for packet‑centric workloads.

With support for DDR3L/DDR4 memory, multiple high‑speed interfaces and hardware features that enable virtualization and accelerator access controls, this device supports scalable edge and communications designs that require a combination of performance, integration and industrial protocol support.

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