LS2044ASN7QQB

The LS2044ASN7QQB is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor featuring four ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit cores running at 1.6 GHz. Designed for embedded and networking-focused applications, it combines multi-core processing with a broad set of high-speed I/O and acceleration features to address compute, packet-processing, and storage-oriented workloads.

With integrated DDR4 memory controllers, extensive Ethernet connectivity options, and security features such as Secure Boot and TrustZone®, this device targets systems that require a balance of performant application processing and rich peripheral integration.

Key Features

• Core and Performance Four ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit cores at 1.6 GHz provide multicore application processing suitable for embedded compute and packet-handling tasks.
• Memory Subsystem Two 64-bit DDR4 memory controllers with ECC and interleaving support enable high-bandwidth, reliable system memory for demanding workloads.
• Datapath Acceleration (DPAA2) Integrated Datapath Acceleration Architecture (DPAA2) including packet parsing, queue management, hardware buffer management (QBMan), and acceleration engines for cryptography, RegEx, and compression/decompression to offload packet- and data-plane tasks.
• High-speed Ethernet Rich Ethernet options including up to eight 10 GbE MACs, up to sixteen 1/2.5 GbE MACs and one 2.5 GbE MAC for flexible network port configurations and high-throughput connectivity.
• PCIe and SerDes Multiple PCIe controllers (including PCIe 3.0 capability) and 16 SerDes lanes at up to 10.3125 GHz provide options for high-speed expansion and I/O aggregation.
• Storage and USB Two SATA 6 Gbps controllers and two USB 3.0 controllers with integrated PHY support modern storage and peripheral interfaces.
• Peripheral Integration On-chip interfaces include SPI, QSPI, multiple I2C controllers, DUARTs and an integrated flash controller (IFC 2.0) for NAND/NOR flash—simplifying board-level design.
• Security Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® support provide platform-level security primitives for trusted boot and execution environments.
• Package and Thermal Supplied in a 1292-ball FCPBGA package (37.5 × 37.5 mm) for surface-mount assembly, with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C.
• Compliance RoHS compliant and specified with consumer qualification.

Typical Applications

• Network Appliances Ideal for routers, switches, and edge networking platforms that require multiple 10 GbE and 1/2.5 GbE interfaces combined with packet acceleration.
• Storage Controllers Two SATA 6 Gbps controllers and integrated flash controller support NAS and storage appliances that need high-throughput data paths and local flash management.
• Edge and Compute Appliances Four 64-bit Cortex-A72 cores and DDR4 support deliver application processing for edge compute nodes, gateways, and protocol conversion systems.
• Security and VPN Appliances On-chip cryptography acceleration and Secure Boot/TrustZone enable secure packet processing and trusted platform initialization.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Multi-core Processing: Four Cortex-A72 cores at 1.6 GHz deliver parallel compute capability for mixed-control and data-plane tasks.
• Extensive High-speed I/O: Native support for multiple 10 GbE/1/2.5 GbE ports, PCIe 3.0, SATA 6 Gbps and USB 3.0 reduces external bridge requirements and simplifies BOM.
• Integrated Data-path Acceleration: DPAA2 offloads packet parsing, queue management and crypto/compression workloads to improve overall system throughput.
• Robust Memory Support: Dual 64-bit DDR4 controllers with ECC and interleaving provide reliable high-bandwidth memory for latency-sensitive applications.
• Platform Security: Secure Boot, TrustZone®, and a service processor for pre-boot initialization support trusted system deployment models.
• Compact System-Friendly Package: A 1292-ball FCPBGA (37.5 × 37.5 mm) enables a compact PCB footprint while providing extensive I/O.

Why Choose LS2044ASN7QQB?

The LS2044ASN7QQB positions itself as a highly integrated embedded processor for systems that demand multi-core application processing alongside rich networking and storage interfaces. Its combination of Cortex-A72 cores, DDR4 memory support, extensive Ethernet options and DPAA2 acceleration make it well suited for designing compact, performant networked appliances and storage systems.

Backed by NXP’s Layerscape architecture and a comprehensive on-chip peripheral set, this device supports scalable system designs that benefit from reduced external components and targeted hardware acceleration, helping shorten development cycles and simplify integration.

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