LS1048ASE7PTA

The LS1048ASE7PTA is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor featuring four ARM® Cortex®-A53 cores in a 64-bit configuration running at 1.4 GHz. It delivers integrated datapath and peripheral interfaces suited for networking and intelligent edge applications.

Designed for embedded and communications use, the device combines multicore processing, DDR4 memory support and advanced networking interfaces to target intelligent edge access, virtual CPE, wireless access control and industrial networking solutions.

Key Features

• Core & Architecture  ARM® Cortex®-A53 quad-core, 64-bit processor running at 1.4 GHz for multicore general-purpose processing.
• Memory  DDR4 memory controller for modern system memory performance.
• Networking  Integrated Ethernet: 2× 10GbE and 8× 1GbE interfaces to support high-throughput and flexible network topologies.
• Storage & USB  SATA 6Gbps (1) for storage connectivity plus 2× USB 3.0 ports with PHY for high-speed peripheral I/O.
• Security  Hardware security features including Secure Boot and TrustZone® for platform integrity and trusted execution.
• Package & Mounting  780-FBGA (23×23) FCBGA package, surface-mount mounting type for compact board integration.
• Operating Range & Compliance  Consumer qualification with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C and RoHS compliance.
• Datapath Acceleration & Software  Part of the QorIQ LS10x8A family that includes NXP’s DPAA2 datapath acceleration architecture and is supported by NXP’s software development kit for embedded Linux environments.

Typical Applications

• Intelligent Edge Access  Use as a processing and networking hub for edge devices that require local packet processing and control.
• NFV Solutions  Host virtualized network functions where multicore processing and accelerated datapath resources help offload packet handling.
• Wireless Access Point Control  Provide control-plane processing and network interface aggregation for enterprise and carrier-class access points.
• Virtual CPE (vCPE)  Enable customer-premise virtualization with integrated Ethernet and storage interfaces for service delivery.
• Industrial Networking  Serve as a communications processor in industrial gateways and controllers requiring robust networking and security.

Unique Advantages

• Multicore 64-bit Processing: 4× ARM Cortex-A53 cores at 1.4 GHz provide parallel compute capacity for control-plane and application workloads.
• Integrated High-Speed Networking: 2× 10GbE plus 8× 1GbE reduce external PHY and switch requirements for compact network designs.
• Onboard Storage & Peripheral Support: SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.0 interfaces simplify integration of storage and high-speed peripherals.
• Hardware Security: Secure Boot and TrustZone® enable platform integrity and isolation for secure embedded applications.
• Compact Package: 780-FBGA (23×23) FCBGA in a surface-mount form factor supports dense board layouts.
• Software Ecosystem: Part of the QorIQ family supported by NXP’s SDK and DPAA2 architecture, facilitating development of networking and embedded Linux solutions.

Why Choose LS1048ASE7PTA?

The LS1048ASE7PTA positions itself as a compact, integrated communications processor that balances multicore compute with a rich set of networking and I/O interfaces. Its combination of ARM® Cortex®-A53 cores, DDR4 memory support, and multiple Ethernet ports makes it suitable for designs that require both packet processing and application-level control.

This device is ideal for developers targeting intelligent edge, virtualized network functions, wireless access control and industrial networking products who need a qualified consumer-grade processor with on-chip security features and an established NXP software toolkit for development and deployment.

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