LS2048ASN711B

The LS2048ASN711B is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor featuring four ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit cores clocked up to 2.1 GHz. Designed for embedded and networking-focused systems, it combines multi-core compute with high-speed I/O and datapath acceleration to address demanding packet-processing, storage and edge compute use cases.

This device targets applications that require consolidated compute and networking interfaces, delivering integrated DDR4 memory controllers, rich Ethernet connectivity and hardware accelerators to improve system throughput and offload common dataplane tasks.

Key Features

• CPU Core  Four ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit cores running up to 2.1 GHz for multi-threaded embedded compute.
• Platform Cache & Memory  1 MB platform cache with ECC protection and two 64-bit DDR4 SDRAM controllers with ECC and interleaving support (datasheet indicates up to 2.1 GT/s).
• Datapath Acceleration (DPAA2)  Includes datapath acceleration architecture with hardware blocks for packet parsing/distribution (WRIOP), queue and buffer management (QBMan), cryptography acceleration (SEC 5.2), RegEx pattern matching (PME 2.0) and compression/decompression (DCE 1.0) as specified in the datasheet.
• High-speed Networking  Supports up to eight 10 Gbps Ethernet MACs and up to sixteen 1/2.5 Gbps Ethernet MACs for flexible port and bandwidth configurations.
• PCIe & SerDes  Four PCIe 3.0 controllers (various lane configurations) and 16 SerDes lanes operating up to 10.3125 GHz for high-throughput peripheral and fabric connectivity.
• Storage & USB  Two SATA 3.0 (6 Gbps) controllers and two USB 3.0 controllers with integrated PHY for local storage and peripheral connectivity.
• Peripheral Interfaces  Integrated SPI, QSPI, multiple I2C controllers (datasheet lists four), DUARTs and an enhanced SD host controller to support diverse peripheral ecosystems.
• Security & Boot  Hardware support for Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone®; service processor provides pre-boot initialization and secure-boot capabilities as documented in the datasheet.
• Package & Mounting  1292-ball FCPBGA package (37.5 × 37.5 mm), surface-mount for compact board integration.
• Operating Range & Compliance  Operating temperature specified 0 °C to 105 °C and RoHS compliant; qualification listed as Consumer.

Typical Applications

• Network Infrastructure  High-density Ethernet MAC support and DPAA2 acceleration enable use in routers, switches and security appliances that require hardware offload and multi-gigabit throughput.
• Edge Compute and NFV  Multi-core A72 CPUs with virtualization and partitioning support are suited for edge servers and network function virtualization platforms requiring consolidated services.
• Storage Gateways  Dual SATA 6 Gbps controllers and PCIe connectivity allow integration into storage appliances and NAS gateway devices.
• Telecom and Service Provider Systems  Extensive SerDes, PCIe and high-speed Ethernet support make the device appropriate for telecom line cards, aggregation and packet-processing modules.

Unique Advantages

• Multi-core 64-bit Performance: Four Cortex-A72 cores at up to 2.1 GHz provide balanced compute for control-plane and application workloads.
• Integrated Datapath Acceleration: Hardware accelerators for cryptography, packet parsing, queue management and compression reduce CPU load and increase throughput for network-centric tasks.
• Broad I/O Integration: Multiple high-speed interfaces—PCIe 3.0, 10 GbE MACs, SATA 3.0 and USB 3.0—minimize external glue logic and simplify system BOM.
• Memory Subsystem with ECC: Dual 64-bit DDR4 controllers with ECC and a protected platform cache improve data integrity for demanding workloads.
• Secure Boot & TrustZone: Built-in secure-boot capabilities and TrustZone support help establish a secure system root-of-trust for embedded applications.
• Compact, Manufacturable Package: 1292-FCPBGA surface-mount package (37.5 × 37.5 mm) supports high-density board designs and volume manufacturing.

Why Choose LS2048ASN711B?

The LS2048ASN711B combines quad-core Cortex-A72 performance with a comprehensive set of networking and acceleration features to address embedded and networking systems that need both compute and packet-processing capabilities. Its integrated DDR4 controllers with ECC, multiple high-speed I/O options and datapath accelerators deliver a practical platform for consolidating functions and offloading common dataplane tasks.

This device is well suited for designers building network infrastructure, edge compute nodes, storage gateways and telecom equipment who require a balance of performance, integrated interfaces and security features in a package optimized for surface-mount assembly and RoHS compliance.

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