LS2084ASE711B

The LS2084ASE711B is an NXP QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor built around 64-bit ARM® Cortex®-A72 cores, delivering up to 2.1 GHz multi-core performance. Designed for embedded and networked applications, it integrates high-speed I/O, memory controllers, and datapath acceleration to address demanding packet-processing and compute tasks.

With eight A72 cores, DDR4 memory controllers, extensive Ethernet connectivity, and hardware acceleration for networking and security functions, this device targets systems that require high throughput, integration, and platform-level security.

Key Features

• CPU and Architecture – Eight ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit cores arranged in clusters, capable of up to 2.1 GHz operation for multi-threaded embedded compute.
• Memory Subsystem – Dual 64-bit DDR4 SDRAM controllers with ECC and interleaving support for robust system memory operation and data integrity.
• Datapath Acceleration (DPAA2) – Integrated DPAA2 with WRIOP packet parsing/classification, queue management, hardware buffer management (QBMan), crypto acceleration (SEC 5.2), RegEx matching (PME 2.0), and compression/decompression (DCE 1.0) to offload and accelerate network and data-plane workloads.
• High-Speed Networking – Up to eight 10 Gbps Ethernet MACs and up to sixteen 1/2.5 Gbps Ethernet MACs to support dense, high-throughput connectivity.
• Peripheral and I/O – Four PCIe 3.0 controllers (supporting multiple lane widths and SR-IOV on PCIe3), two SATA 3.0 controllers, and two USB 3.0 controllers with integrated PHY for flexible system expansion and storage connectivity.
• Security and Boot – Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone® support, plus an integrated service processor for pre-boot initialization and secure-boot capabilities to help protect platform integrity.
• Virtualization and Partitioning – Hardware support for virtualization and partitioning enforcement to enable isolated domains and virtualization use cases.
• Package and Operating Range – 1292-ball FCPBGA package (1292-FCPBGA, 37.5×37.5 mm), surface-mount device with an operating temperature range of 0°C to 105°C.
• Standards and Compliance – RoHS-compliant construction as supplied.

Typical Applications

• Network Appliances – High-density routing, switching, and security appliances leveraging multiple 10GbE and 2.5GbE MACs alongside datapath acceleration for packet processing.
• Telecom and Edge Compute – Edge and telecom platforms using multicore A72 performance, DPAA2 accelerators, and PCIe expansion for services such as SD-WAN, VNFs, and traffic management.
• Storage and NAS Systems – Storage controllers and NAS devices utilizing dual SATA 3.0, integrated NAND/NOR flash controller support, and high-bandwidth I/O for data throughput and management.
• Security Appliances – Appliances requiring hardware cryptography acceleration and secure-boot/TrustZone capabilities for encrypted traffic, VPN, and firewall functions.

Unique Advantages

• High Core Density: Eight ARM® Cortex®-A72 cores at up to 2.1 GHz provide strong multi-threaded processing capability for control plane and data plane tasks.
• Integrated Datapath Acceleration: DPAA2 offloads packet parsing, queue management, crypto, and pattern-matching workloads, reducing CPU load and simplifying system design.
• Rich I/O Fabric: Multiple PCIe 3.0 controllers, abundant Ethernet MACs, SATA and USB 3.0 provide broad connectivity options for modular, high-throughput systems.
• Memory Reliability: Dual DDR4 controllers with ECC and interleaving support improve memory throughput and data integrity for mission-critical applications.
• Security-Ready Platform: Secure Boot, TrustZone®, and a service processor enable secure initialization and protected execution domains.
• Compact, Surface-Mount Package: 1292-FCPBGA (37.5×37.5 mm) package supports dense board integration for embedded product form factors.

Why Choose LS2084ASE711B?

The LS2084ASE711B combines multi-core ARM® A72 performance with an extensive set of integrated accelerators and high-speed interfaces to address demanding embedded networking and data-plane applications. Its combination of DDR4 ECC memory support, DPAA2 accelerators, multiple PCIe controllers, and abundant Ethernet MACs makes it suitable for systems that require throughput, secure operation, and flexible expansion.

For designers focused on scalable, high-performance embedded platforms, this device offers a robust feature set that reduces external component count and simplifies system integration while providing platform-level security and virtualization support.

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