LS1046ASN8Q1A

The LS1046ASN8Q1A is a 64-bit QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor IC based on four ARM® Cortex®-A72 cores running at 1.6 GHz. Designed for embedded applications, the device integrates high-performance compute with a broad set of I/O and data-path acceleration features to support networking, storage and edge compute use cases.

With integrated DDR4 memory support, multiple high-speed Ethernet ports, PCIe, SATA and USB 3.0 controllers, the LS1046ASN8Q1A targets mid- to high-performance embedded systems requiring dense connectivity and hardware acceleration for packet and buffer handling.

Key Features

• CPU Cores — Four ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit cores at 1.6 GHz providing multi-core application processing and single-threaded core architecture.
• Memory — Integrated DDR4 SDRAM controller with ECC and interleaving support for reliable system memory operation.
• Data-Path Acceleration (DPAA) — Series-level DPAA features including packet parsing/classification, queue and buffer management and cryptography acceleration to offload networking workloads.
• High-Speed Ethernet — Multiple Ethernet interfaces including two 10GbE, one 2.5GbE and four 1GbE ports to support varied network topologies and bandwidth requirements.
• Peripheral Interfaces — Rich connectivity via three PCI Express 3.0 controllers, SATA 6Gbps, three USB 3.0 controllers with integrated PHY, QSPI/SPI, SD/MMC host support and multiple SGMII/QSGMII/SerDes lanes.
• Storage & Expansion — Integrated Serial ATA (6 Gbit/s) controller and NAND/NOR flash controller for local storage and boot options.
• Security — Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® support to enable trusted platform features and secure system initialization.
• Package & Mounting — 780-FC-PBGA package (23 mm × 23 mm), 780-FCPBGA supply device package; surface-mount mounting for compact board designs.
• Operating Range & Compliance — Operating temperature 0 °C to 105 °C; RoHS compliant; consumer qualification.

Typical Applications

• Networking & Telecom Equipment — Hardware acceleration for packet parsing, queue and buffer management makes this device suitable for routers, switches and network appliances.
• Edge Compute & Industrial Gateways — Multi-core processing with DDR4 memory and multiple high-speed I/O supports protocol bridging, edge analytics and secure gateway functions.
• Storage Appliances & NAS — SATA 6Gbps, USB 3.0 and integrated flash controllers provide the interfaces needed for small form-factor storage and media servers.
• Embedded Control & Human‑Machine Interfaces — Cortex‑A72 cores and broad peripheral set enable application processing and interface handling in advanced embedded systems.

Unique Advantages

• Multi-core 64-bit compute: Four Cortex‑A72 cores deliver parallel processing capacity for multi-threaded embedded applications.
• Integrated DPAA acceleration: Offloads packet parsing, classification and buffer/queue handling to hardware, reducing CPU load for networking tasks.
• Comprehensive I/O mix: On-chip PCIe, SATA, USB 3.0, multiple Ethernet interfaces and SerDes lanes simplify board-level integration and expandability.
• Security-ready boot: Secure Boot and TrustZone® capabilities support trusted boot and secure execution models for sensitive applications.
• Compact package: 780-FCPBGA (23 × 23 mm) keeps solution footprint small while providing extensive connectivity.
• Industrial temperature support: Rated 0 °C to 105 °C for deployment in a wide range of embedded operating environments.

Why Choose LS1046ASN8Q1A?

The LS1046ASN8Q1A positions itself as a highly integrated embedded microprocessor combining quad-core ARM Cortex‑A72 compute with dedicated data-path acceleration and a broad set of high-speed I/O. This balance of CPU performance, hardware acceleration and connectivity reduces system complexity while enabling deterministic handling of networking and storage workloads.

This device is suited to designers building network appliances, edge gateways, storage platforms and advanced embedded systems that require multi-core processing, robust peripherals and secure boot capabilities. Its compact 780-FCPBGA package and DDR4 memory interface offer a scalable platform backed by Layerscape series features.

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