LS2044AXN711B

The LS2044AXN711B is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor featuring four 64-bit ARM® Cortex®‑A72 cores running at up to 2.1 GHz in a 1292‑FCPBGA (37.5 × 37.5 mm) package. Designed for high-throughput embedded applications, it integrates broad networking, security and I/O capabilities to address data‑plane and control‑plane workloads.

With DDR4 memory controllers, extensive Ethernet MAC options, hardware acceleration for datapath functions and industrial qualification, this device targets embedded networking, edge compute and industrial systems that require multi‑core performance and robust platform features.

Key Features

• Core & Architecture  Four ARM® Cortex®‑A72 64‑bit cores running up to 2.1 GHz, arranged for multi‑core processing and scalable performance.
• Memory & Cache  Two 64‑bit DDR4 SDRAM memory controllers with ECC and interleaving support; integrated 1 MB platform cache with ECC protection.
• Datapath Acceleration (DPAA2)  Includes DPAA2 functions such as a Wire‑rate IO Processor (WRIOP) for packet parsing/classification, queue and buffer management (QBMan), cryptography acceleration (SEC 5.2), RegEx pattern matching (PME 2.0) and compression/decompression (DCE 1.0).
• High‑speed SerDes & PCIe  Up to 16 SerDes lanes at up to 10.3125 GHz and four PCIe Gen3 controllers (various lane configurations supported) for flexible expansion and high‑bandwidth I/O.
• Ethernet & Networking  Support for up to eight 10 GbE MACs plus up to sixteen 1/2.5 GbE MACs and one 2.5 GbE MAC, enabling dense networking configurations.
• Storage & USB  Two SATA 6 Gbps (SATA 3.0) controllers and two USB 3.0 controllers with integrated PHY for host and peripheral storage connectivity.
• Peripheral Interfaces  Multiple peripheral controllers including SPI, QSPI, four I2C controllers and DUARTs, plus an integrated flash controller (IFC 2.0) for NAND/NOR support.
• Security & Boot  Implements TrustZone® and Secure Boot capabilities, with a service processor (SP) providing pre‑boot initialization and secure‑boot functionality.
• Reliability & Qualification  Industrial qualification with operating temperature range from −40 °C to 105 °C and RoHS compliance.
• Package & Mounting  1292‑FCPBGA (37.5 × 37.5 mm) surface‑mount package suitable for high‑density board designs.

Typical Applications

• Network Infrastructure  Routing, switching and security appliances leveraging multiple 10 GbE and 1/2.5 GbE MACs and datapath acceleration for packet processing.
• Edge Compute & Virtualization  Edge platforms and virtualized network functions that benefit from multi‑core A72 performance and hardware virtualization/partitioning support.
• Industrial Networking & Control  Industrial communication systems and controllers using industrial qualification and extended temperature range combined with robust I/O.
• Storage Gateways  Storage and gateway devices that require SATA 6 Gbps and USB 3.0 connectivity alongside integrated flash controller support.

Unique Advantages

• High throughput networking: Multiple 10 GbE and 1/2.5 GbE MACs provide the bandwidth needed for dense network port configurations.
• Integrated datapath acceleration: DPAA2 accelerators (packet parsing, queue/buffer management, crypto, PME, DCE) reduce software load and improve packet‑processing efficiency.
• Robust memory subsystem: Dual DDR4 controllers with ECC and interleaving support plus platform cache with ECC improve data integrity and memory performance.
• Flexible expansion: 16 SerDes lanes and four PCIe Gen3 controllers enable diverse high‑speed peripherals and offload options.
• Industrial readiness: Surface‑mount 1292‑FCPBGA package and −40 °C to 105 °C operating range suit demanding embedded environments.
• Secure platform foundation: TrustZone® and Secure Boot combined with a service processor for pre‑boot initialization strengthen device security from power‑up.

Why Choose LS2044AXN711B?

The LS2044AXN711B brings a balanced combination of multi‑core ARM® Cortex®‑A72 performance, advanced datapath acceleration and comprehensive I/O to embedded networking and industrial designs. Its integrated memory controllers with ECC, extensive Ethernet options and hardware security features make it a practical choice for systems that need deterministic packet handling, secure boot and robust connectivity.

This device is well suited to designers building network appliances, edge compute nodes, storage gateways and industrial communication systems seeking a highly integrated processor platform with industrial qualification and a broad set of on‑chip acceleration and interface capabilities.

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