LS2048ASN7QQB

The LS2048ASN7QQB is an NXP Semiconductors QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor built around four ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit cores running at 1.6 GHz. Designed for embedded and networking applications, it combines multi-core compute with high-bandwidth I/O to support data plane and control plane workloads.

With integrated DDR4 memory controllers and extensive Ethernet, storage and USB connectivity, this device targets communications, storage and edge compute designs that require scalable performance, hardware security features and a compact FCPBGA package.

Key Features

• CPU Core — ARM® Cortex®-A72, 4 cores, 64-bit architecture delivering 1.6 GHz operating speed for multi-threaded embedded workloads.
• Memory — DDR4 memory controller support for high-bandwidth system memory suitable for throughput-sensitive applications.
• High-density Ethernet — Multiple integrated Ethernet interfaces including eight 10GbE, sixteen 1GbE and one 2.5GbE ports to support diverse networking topologies and link speeds.
• Storage and USB — Two SATA 6Gbps controllers and two USB 3.0 controllers with integrated PHY for high-speed storage and peripheral connectivity.
• Security — Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® support to enable platform-level root of trust and hardware-enforced isolation.
• Interfaces & Expansion — Additional peripheral support including I2C for system control and peripheral management.
• Package & Mounting — 1292-ball FCPBGA (1292-FCPBGA, 37.5×37.5 mm) surface-mount package for compact system integration.
• Operating Range — Rated for 0 °C to 105 °C operating temperature suitable for a broad set of embedded environments.
• Compliance — RoHS-compliant manufacturing.

Typical Applications

• Network Appliances — Ideal for routers, switches and security appliances leveraging multiple 10GbE and 1GbE interfaces for high-throughput packet processing.
• Edge and Carrier Compute — Provides multicore processing and hardware security for edge servers and virtualized network functions.
• Storage Controllers — Two SATA 6Gbps ports and USB 3.0 enable use in NAS controllers and storage aggregation applications.
• Industrial Embedded Systems — Compact FCPBGA package and wide operating temperature support integration into rugged embedded platforms.

Unique Advantages

• Multicore 64-bit Processing: Four ARM Cortex-A72 cores at 1.6 GHz provide parallel compute capacity for concurrent network, control and application tasks.
• Extensive Ethernet Connectivity: A large complement of 10GbE and 1GbE ports reduces external switch requirements and simplifies system architecture.
• Integrated Storage and USB: Native SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.0 with PHY minimize additional controller chips and lower BOM complexity.
• Hardware Security Building Blocks: Secure Boot and TrustZone® support enable trusted platform initialization and workload isolation.
• Compact, High-density Package: 1292-FCPBGA (37.5×37.5 mm) package balances I/O density with PCB footprint for space-constrained designs.

Why Choose LS2048ASN7QQB?

The LS2048ASN7QQB positions itself as a scalable, integration-focused microprocessor for embedded networking, storage and edge compute applications. Its combination of ARM Cortex-A72 multicore performance, DDR4 memory support and a broad set of high-speed I/O interfaces enables system designs that demand concurrent data throughput, peripheral flexibility and platform-level security.

For engineers and procurement teams building mid-to-high performance embedded systems, this NXP QorIQ device offers a balance of compute, connectivity and security in a compact surface-mount package, supporting long-term design scalability and system integration.

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