LS1044ASE7Q1A
| Part Description |
ARM® Cortex®-A53 Microprocessor IC QorlQ LS1 4 Core, 64-Bit 1.6GHz 780-FBGA (23x23) |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 652 Available (as of October 8, 2026) |
| Product Category | Microprocessors |
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| Part Series | LS1044A |
| Manufacturer | NXP USA Inc. |
| Manufacturing Status | Active |
| Manufacturer Standard Lead Time | 52 Weeks |
| Datasheet |
Specifications & Environmental
| Co-Processors/DSP | Multimedia; NEON™ SIMD | Core Processor | ARM® Cortex®-A53 | Device Package | 780-FBGA (23x23) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display & Interface Controllers | LVDS | ECCN | 5A002A1 FRE | Ethernet | 10GbE (2), 1GbE (8) | ||
| Graphics Acceleration | Yes | HTS Code | 8542.31.0001 | Moisture Sensitivity Level | 3 (168 Hours) | ||
| Mounting Method | Surface Mount | Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Number of Cores/Bus Width | 4 Core, 64-Bit | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 105°C (TA) | Package / Case | 780-BFBGA, FCBGA | RAM Controllers | DDR4 | ||
| REACH Compliance | REACH Unaffected | RoHS Compliance | ROHS3 Compliant | SATA | SATA 6Gbps (1) | ||
| Security Features | Secure Boot, TrustZone® | Speed | 1.6GHz | Supplier Device Package | 780-FBGA (23×23) | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 + PHY (2) |
Overview of LS1044ASE7Q1A – ARM Cortex‑A53 4‑Core 1.6 GHz MPU, 780‑FBGA
The LS1044ASE7Q1A is a quad‑core, 64‑bit microprocessor based on the ARM® Cortex®‑A53 core running at 1.6 GHz in a 780‑FBGA (23×23) package. It targets embedded networking and industrial infrastructure applications that require multi‑core processing, broad I/O and hardware‑assisted networking functions.
With integrated DDR4 memory support, multi‑rate Ethernet, SATA and USB 3.0 interfaces, plus security features such as Secure Boot and TrustZone®, this device delivers a balanced combination of compute performance, system integration and connectivity for small‑form‑factor network and industrial designs.
Key Features
- Processing Cores Quad ARM® Cortex®‑A53 64‑bit cores at 1.6 GHz for multi‑threaded embedded workloads.
- Memory DDR4 memory controller support to enable modern system memory performance and capacity.
- Networking and Packet Processing Integrated Ethernet connectivity including 10GbE (2) and 1GbE (8); datasheet references hardware packet parsing, classification and policing through a Frame Manager for efficient packet handling.
- Storage & Expansion SATA 6 Gbps (SATA 3.0) support and PCIe‑class expansion capabilities noted in the datasheet for flexible storage and accelerator attachments.
- USB and Display USB 3.0 + PHY (2) for high‑speed peripheral connectivity and LVDS display interface support for embedded displays.
- Security Secure Boot and TrustZone® support; datasheet also references an integrated security engine (SEC 5.4) for inline crypto/offload.
- Multimedia Acceleration NEON™ SIMD multimedia DSP co‑processor support for acceleration of vector and media workloads.
- Package & Temperature 780‑FBGA (23×23) surface‑mount package with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C.
- Compliance RoHS compliant for environmental conformity.
Typical Applications
- Branch Office and Edge Routers — Multi‑core processing and multi‑port Ethernet support enable routing, firewalling and QoS functions in compact network appliances.
- vCPE and Edge Compute — Hardware packet acceleration and high‑speed interfaces are suited to virtualized customer premises equipment and edge services.
- Multi‑protocol IoT Gateways — Flexible I/O, security features and media acceleration support protocol bridging, device management and local analytics.
- Industrial PLC and Control — Deterministic networking support, LVDS display options and industrial temperature range suitability for control and HMI applications.
- Security Appliances — On‑chip security engine and Secure Boot/TrustZone® support in‑line encryption and secure device operation.
Unique Advantages
- High‑throughput networking: Dual 10GbE and multiple 1GbE ports deliver flexible network bandwidth options for edge and enterprise connectivity.
- Balanced multi‑core compute: Four 64‑bit Cortex‑A53 cores at 1.6 GHz provide scalable CPU headroom for control plane and application tasks.
- Hardware packet offload: Frame Manager and data path acceleration elements reduce CPU load for packet parsing, classification and inline processing.
- Integrated security: Secure Boot, TrustZone® and an integrated security engine support secure device boot and accelerated crypto operations.
- Flexible system I/O: DDR4 memory, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.0 and LVDS simplify BOM and allow a wide range of peripheral and storage choices.
- Compact, manufacturable package: 780‑FBGA surface‑mount package (23×23) supports compact boards and standard assembly processes.
Why Choose LS1044ASE7Q1A?
The LS1044ASE7Q1A combines quad‑core 64‑bit ARM processing, extensive networking interfaces and integrated security features in a compact 780‑FBGA package. It is positioned for designers of small‑form‑factor networking, edge compute and industrial systems who need multi‑core performance with flexible I/O and packet‑processing capabilities.
Built on the QorIQ architecture family principles, this device offers a balance of compute, connectivity and system integration that supports scalable embedded designs while simplifying board‑level integration and reducing BOM complexity.
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