LS2044ASE7V1B

The LS2044ASE7V1B is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor featuring four ARM® Cortex®-A72 64‑bit cores running at 2.0 GHz in a 1292‑FCPBGA (37.5 × 37.5 mm) package. Designed for embedded systems, this MPU integrates high‑performance processing, DDR4 memory support and a broad set of high‑speed I/O to address networking, storage and edge compute applications.

With on‑chip security primitives such as Secure Boot and Arm TrustZone®, plus multiple Ethernet, SATA and USB interfaces, the LS2044ASE7V1B provides a compact, RoHS‑compliant building block for secure, connected embedded platforms.

Key Features

• Processor Core 4 × ARM® Cortex®‑A72 64‑bit cores at 2 GHz for multi‑threaded embedded workloads.
• Memory DDR4 memory controller support to enable high bandwidth system memory interfaces for application and packet buffering.
• High‑Speed Networking Flexible Ethernet connectivity options: up to eight 10GbE ports or up to sixteen 1GbE ports plus one 2.5GbE port, enabling versatile networking topologies.
• Storage Interfaces Integrated SATA support (2 ports) for direct connection to storage devices and RAID-capable subsystems.
• Peripheral I/O USB 3.0 (2) with PHY for high‑speed host or device interfaces and broad peripheral connectivity.
• Security Secure Boot and Arm TrustZone® to help protect firmware and isolate trusted execution environments.
• Package & Mounting 1292‑FCPBGA (37.5 × 37.5 mm) supplier device package; surface mount package case suitable for compact board designs.
• Operating Range & Compliance Rated for 0 °C to 105 °C and RoHS‑compliant.

Typical Applications

• Network Appliances Use as the control or application processor in routers, switches and security appliances leveraging multiple Ethernet ports and high‑performance ARM cores.
• Storage Gateways Ideal for NAS controllers and storage gateways that require SATA interfaces and DDR4 memory bandwidth.
• Edge Compute Embedded edge servers and gateways that need multi‑core compute, secure boot and flexible I/O to run virtualized or containerized workloads.
• Communications Infrastructure Deployment in communication equipment where a balance of CPU performance, connectivity and hardware security is required.

Unique Advantages

• Multi‑Core ARM Performance: Four ARM Cortex‑A72 cores at 2.0 GHz deliver scalable compute for parallel embedded tasks and network control plane functions.
• Flexible Networking Options: Multiple configurable Ethernet port options (10GbE, 1GbE and 2.5GbE) let designers tailor connectivity to target system requirements.
• Integrated Storage & USB: Native SATA and USB 3.0 interfaces reduce the need for external bridge chips, simplifying board design and BOM.
• Hardware Security Foundation: Secure Boot plus TrustZone® support enables hardware‑rooted platform security and trusted execution models.
• Compact High‑Pin FCBGA: 1292‑FCPBGA package gives a high pin‑count footprint for rich I/O in a compact form factor suitable for embedded boards.
• Regulatory & Temperature Coverage: RoHS compliance and a 0 °C to 105 °C operating range support deployment in demanding embedded environments.

Why Choose LS2044ASE7V1B?

The LS2044ASE7V1B combines ARM Cortex‑A72 compute with a comprehensive set of connectivity and security features in a single, RoHS‑compliant FCBGA package—making it well suited for embedded networking, storage gateway and edge compute designs that require both performance and integration. Its multiple Ethernet, SATA and USB interfaces paired with DDR4 memory support enable compact, high‑function systems without excessive external logic.

For design teams targeting secure, connected embedded platforms, the LS2044ASE7V1B offers a balanced platform that simplifies integration, helps reduce system complexity and supports a clear upgrade path within the Layerscape family.

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