LS2048AXN7V1B

The LS2048AXN7V1B is an NXP Layerscape microprocessor featuring four ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit cores running at up to 2.0 GHz. It integrates high-speed memory and I/O controllers with industrial-grade qualification to address performance-sensitive embedded and networking applications.

With native DDR4 memory support, multi-gigabit Ethernet options, SATA and USB 3.0 connectivity plus on-chip security features, this device is targeted at network appliances, edge computing platforms and industrial systems that require sustained compute, connectivity and platform-level security.

Key Features

• Core and Architecture Four ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit cores operating up to 2.0 GHz, providing a balanced mix of compute performance for embedded and networking workloads.
• Memory Integrated DDR4 memory controllers for modern system memory performance and capacity.
• Networking Flexible Ethernet connectivity including 10GbE (up to 8 ports) or combinations of 1GbE (up to 16 ports) and 2.5GbE (1 port), enabling high-bandwidth multi-port networking designs.
• Storage & USB SATA 6 Gbps (2) interfaces and USB 3.0 (2) with PHY support for high-speed storage and peripheral connectivity.
• Security & Boot Hardware-supported Secure Boot and Arm TrustZone® technologies for platform integrity and trusted execution.
• Package & Mounting 1292-ball FCPBGA package (37.5 × 37.5 mm) designed for surface-mount assembly in compact, high-density boards.
• Industrial Qualification & Temperature Industrial qualification with an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 105 °C for reliable operation in harsh environments.
• Compliance RoHS-compliant construction for regulatory and environmental compatibility.

Typical Applications

• Network Appliances Multi-port Ethernet support and high-performance ARM cores make this device suitable for routers, switches and security appliances requiring aggregated throughput and control-plane processing.
• Edge Compute Platforms DDR4 memory support, SATA and USB connectivity enable local data processing, caching and storage for edge gateways and content delivery nodes.
• Industrial Control Systems Industrial qualification and wide operating temperature range support deployment in factory automation, building control and industrial IoT gateways.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Compute and Connectivity: Four 64-bit Cortex-A72 cores at 2.0 GHz combined with extensive Ethernet options deliver the compute and I/O needed for modern embedded networking tasks.
• Integrated System Interfaces: On-chip DDR4 controllers plus SATA and USB 3.0 reduce external component dependencies and simplify board-level integration.
• Platform Security Built-In: Secure Boot and Arm TrustZone® provide foundational security primitives for trusted system startup and isolated execution.
• Designed for Industrial Use: Industrial qualification and −40 °C to 105 °C operating range enable deployment in harsh and temperature-variable environments.
• High-Density Packaging: 1292-ball FCPBGA package supports compact system designs while providing the pin count required for multiple high-speed interfaces.

Why Choose LS2048AXN7V1B?

The LS2048AXN7V1B positions itself as a compact, industrially qualified Layerscape MPU that combines multi-core Cortex-A72 performance with broad memory and I/O integration. It is well suited to designers building multi-port networking gear, edge compute appliances and industrial controllers who need a mix of sustained CPU performance, high-speed interfaces and platform security.

Backed by Layerscape ecosystem software and development tools, the part helps accelerate time-to-market for embedded Linux and real-time designs while providing a robust hardware foundation for long-term deployments.

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