LS2048ASE711B
| Part Description |
ARM® Cortex®-A72 Microprocessor IC QorIQ® Layerscape 4 Core, 64-Bit 2.1GHz 1292-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5) |
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| Quantity | 556 Available (as of October 8, 2026) |
| Product Category | Microprocessors |
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| Part Series | LS2048A |
| Manufacturer | NXP USA Inc. |
| Manufacturing Status | Active |
| Manufacturer Standard Lead Time | 18 Weeks |
| Datasheet |
Specifications & Environmental
| Core Processor | ARM® Cortex®-A72 | Device Package | 1292-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5) | ECCN | N/A | ||
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| Ethernet | 10GbE (8), 1GbE (16), 2.5GbE (1) | Graphics Acceleration | No | HTS Code | N/A | ||
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 3 (168 Hours) | Mounting Method | Surface Mount | Mounting Type | Surface Mount | ||
| Number of Cores/Bus Width | 4 Core, 64-Bit | Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 105°C (TA) | Package / Case | 1292-BBGA, FCBGA | ||
| RAM Controllers | DDR4 | REACH Compliance | REACH Unaffected | RoHS Compliance | ROHS3 Compliant | ||
| SATA | SATA 6Gbps (2) | Security Features | Secure Boot, TrustZone® | Speed | 2.1GHz | ||
| Supplier Device Package | 1292-FCPBGA (37.5×37.5) | USB | USB 3.0 + PHY (2) |
Overview of LS2048ASE711B – ARM Cortex‑A72 4‑Core 2.1 GHz MPU
The LS2048ASE711B is a high‑performance embedded microprocessor featuring a 64‑bit ARM® Cortex®‑A72 multi‑core architecture running up to 2.1 GHz. Designed for embedded and networking applications, it integrates a rich set of high‑speed interfaces and datapath acceleration features to address packet processing, storage gateway, and infrastructure compute roles.
With multiple Ethernet ports, DDR4 memory controllers, hardware security primitives and a compact 1292‑FCPBGA package, this device targets system designs that require balanced CPU performance, I/O density and integrated acceleration.
Key Features
- CPU Core ARM® Cortex®‑A72, 4 cores, 64‑bit operation at up to 2.1 GHz providing scalable application processing.
- Memory Subsystem Dual DDR4 memory controllers with ECC support and a 1 MB platform cache with ECC protection for improved reliability.
- Datapath Acceleration (DPAA2) Includes datapath acceleration architecture for packet parsing, classification, queue and buffer management and hardware offloads to accelerate networking workloads.
- High‑Speed Networking Multiport Ethernet capability including up to eight 10 GbE MACs, up to sixteen 1/2.5 GbE MACs and one 2.5 GbE MAC for dense network connectivity.
- Storage and USB Two SATA 6 Gbps controllers and two USB 3.0 controllers with integrated PHY to support high‑bandwidth storage and host connectivity.
- PCIe and SerDes Four PCIe 3.0 controllers and 16 SerDes lanes to enable flexible expansion and high‑speed peripheral attachment.
- Security Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® for platform integrity and trusted execution environments.
- Package & Thermal 1292‑FCPBGA (37.5 × 37.5 mm) surface‑mount package; qualified for consumer use with operating range 0 °C to 105 °C.
- Compliance RoHS compliant.
Typical Applications
- Network Appliances Edge routers and switches leveraging multi‑10GbE MACs and DPAA2 acceleration for high throughput packet processing.
- Security & VPN Gateways Platforms requiring hardware crypto acceleration and Secure Boot/TrustZone for secure communications and trusted boot chains.
- Storage Gateways NAS and gateway systems that combine SATA 6 Gbps ports, PCIe expansion and high CPU performance for data handling.
- Industrial & Embedded Infrastructure Embedded controllers and infrastructure nodes that need a balance of compute, I/O density and ECC‑protected memory.
Unique Advantages
- Highly integrated I/O: Consolidates multiple 10 GbE/1/2.5 GbE ports, SATA, USB and PCIe controllers to reduce external components and simplify board design.
- Hardware datapath acceleration: DPAA2 accelerators offload packet parsing, queue management and cryptography to improve throughput and reduce CPU load.
- Memory reliability: DDR4 controllers with ECC and an ECC‑protected platform cache enhance data integrity for critical embedded systems.
- Security primitives onboard: Secure Boot and TrustZone® enable layered platform security and controlled execution environments from boot to runtime.
- Compact, production‑ready package: 1292‑FCPBGA footprint provides a high pin‑count solution in a compact form factor suitable for production surface‑mount assembly.
- Standards‑oriented expansion: Multiple PCIe 3.0 controllers and SerDes lanes support flexible expansion and interoperability with common high‑speed peripherals.
Why Choose LS2048ASE711B?
The LS2048ASE711B delivers a balanced combination of multi‑core ARM® Cortex®‑A72 processing, extensive high‑speed I/O and onboard datapath acceleration, making it suited for embedded networking, security and storage gateway designs that need both compute and I/O density. ECC memory protection and secure boot features improve platform reliability and trustworthiness for long‑running systems.
This device is ideal for engineers who require scalable performance with integrated acceleration and rich peripheral connectivity in a compact surface‑mount package, enabling simpler system architectures and reduced BOM for embedded and infrastructure applications.
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