LS2048AXE7V1B

The LS2048AXE7V1B is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor IC featuring a 4-core, 64-bit ARM® Cortex®-A72 architecture running at 2.0 GHz. Designed for embedded and industrial applications, it delivers multi-core compute, robust connectivity and secure boot capabilities in a high-density FCPBGA package.

With integrated DDR4 memory controllers and a broad set of high-speed I/O options, this device targets networking, communications and industrial edge designs that require deterministic performance, hardware security and industrial temperature qualification.

Key Features

• Core & Architecture Four ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit cores running at 2.0 GHz, providing balanced multi-threaded processing for embedded and networking workloads.
• Memory Integrated DDR4 RAM controllers to support modern memory subsystems and higher bandwidth for data and packet processing.
• Networking Flexible Ethernet configurations: options for up to eight 10GbE or sixteen 1GbE ports plus one 2.5GbE port, enabling a wide range of connectivity topologies for networked devices.
• Storage & I/O Two SATA 6Gbps interfaces and two USB 3.0 ports with PHY support provide high-speed storage and peripheral connectivity for embedded systems.
• Security Hardware-supported Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® deliver a foundation for device authentication and isolation of trusted software stacks.
• Package & Assembly Supplied in a 1292-FCPBGA (37.5 × 37.5 mm) surface-mount package for high-density board designs.
• Qualification & Temperature Industrial qualification with an operating temperature range from −40 °C to 105 °C, suitable for harsh environments and industrial applications.
• Compliance RoHS compliant, supporting regulatory and environmental requirements for commercial and industrial products.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Networking — Use as a control and processing engine for industrial switches, gateways and protocol converters where deterministic multi-core processing and multiple Ethernet ports are required.
• Edge Compute & Infrastructure — Deploy in edge appliances that need local data aggregation, packet handling and secure boot for remote infrastructure nodes.
• Communications Equipment — Integrate into routers, NIC controllers or telecom appliances that benefit from multiple high-speed Ethernet interfaces and DDR4 memory support.
• Embedded Control Systems — Implement in industrial controllers and embedded platforms that require CPU performance, robust I/O and industrial temperature operation.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced multi-core performance: Four ARM Cortex-A72 cores at 2.0 GHz provide strong compute headroom for concurrent real-time and background tasks.
• High-speed connectivity options: Support for multiple 10GbE, 1GbE and 2.5GbE configurations reduces external PHY and switch complexity on the board.
• Integrated high-speed I/O: On-chip SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.0 support enable fast storage and peripheral integration without additional bridging silicon.
• Hardware security foundation: Secure Boot and TrustZone® help protect boot integrity and enable secure software partitioning for critical applications.
• Industrial-ready thermal range: −40 °C to 105 °C rating supports deployment in demanding environmental conditions.
• Compact, high-density package: The 1292-FCPBGA (37.5 × 37.5 mm) footprint concentrates functionality to simplify board layout in space-constrained designs.

Why Choose LS2048AXE7V1B?

The LS2048AXE7V1B combines 64-bit ARM Cortex-A72 processing with modern DDR4 memory support and a broad set of high-speed I/O to deliver a versatile platform for embedded networking and industrial applications. Its hardware security features and industrial temperature qualification make it a robust choice where reliability and trusted operation matter.

Engineers building communication appliances, edge compute nodes or industrial controllers will find the LS2048AXE7V1B well suited to designs that demand multi-core performance, flexible connectivity and a compact BGA package backed by NXP Layerscape architecture.

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