LS2088ASN7V17B

The LS2088ASN7V17B is an NXP Layerscape microprocessor based on the 64‑bit ARM Cortex‑A72 architecture. It integrates eight Cortex‑A72 cores running at 2 GHz and is designed for embedded networking and compute‑intensive applications that require high processing throughput, extensive I/O connectivity, and platform security.

With multi‑channel DDR4/SDRAM memory support, broad Ethernet connectivity options, and hardware security features such as Secure Boot and TrustZone®, this device targets high‑performance embedded systems where integration, reliability, and scalability matter.

Key Features

• CPU Cores & Performance Eight ARM® Cortex®‑A72 64‑bit cores operating at 2 GHz provide multicore compute capability for concurrent network and control tasks.
• Memory Interfaces Integrated DDR4 and SDRAM controllers support high‑bandwidth system memory configurations for packet buffering and application processing.
• Ethernet Connectivity Multiple high‑speed Ethernet options including 10GbE (8 ports), 1GbE (16 ports), and 2.5GbE (16 ports) to support diverse networking topologies and port densities.
• Storage & USB Two SATA 6 Gbps interfaces alongside two USB 3.0 + PHY ports enable local storage and high‑speed peripheral connectivity.
• Security Hardware support for Secure Boot and Arm TrustZone® enables a secure platform foundation for authenticated boot and trusted execution.
• Package & Mounting Supplied in a 1292‑FCPBGA (37.5 × 37.5 mm) package for surface‑mount PCB assembly, suitable for compact, high‑density designs.
• System Interfaces Additional interfaces include DUART and common peripheral buses to simplify control plane integration and system management.
• Operating Range & Compliance Operational temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C and RoHS compliance for regulatory and manufacturing consistency.

Typical Applications

• Network Infrastructure Control and data‑plane processing in routers, switches, and access devices leveraging the multi‑port Ethernet and multicore CPU resources.
• Data Center Offload Packet processing and control‑plane functions where on‑board compute and high‑speed I/O reduce system complexity and external host load.
• 5G and Telecom Edge Edge and packet‑processing functions in 5G deployments that require deterministic throughput, multiple Ethernet interfaces, and security features.
• Industrial Systems High‑performance compute for industrial controllers and gateways that benefit from integrated memory controllers, storage interfaces, and robust operating temperature.

Unique Advantages

• High multicore throughput: Eight ARM Cortex‑A72 cores at 2 GHz deliver parallel compute capability for multi‑threaded networking and control workloads.
• Extensive wired connectivity: Large counts of 10GbE, 2.5GbE and 1GbE interfaces enable dense port configurations and flexible network topologies.
• Integrated storage and USB: Native SATA 6 Gbps and USB 3.0 + PHY support local storage, logging, and high‑speed peripheral integration without extra controllers.
• Platform security built‑in: Secure Boot and TrustZone® support help establish a hardware root of trust and partition trusted execution environments.
• Compact, manufacturable package: 1292‑FCPBGA (37.5 × 37.5 mm) surface‑mount package facilitates compact designs and standard PCB assembly flows.
• Regulatory and manufacturing readiness: RoHS compliance and a wide operating temperature up to 105 °C support deployment in many embedded and industrial environments.

Why Choose LS2088ASN7V17B?

The LS2088ASN7V17B balances multicore processing performance with extensive I/O and security integration, making it well suited for networking, edge compute, and industrial embedded applications that demand consolidated functionality in a single device. Its combination of ARM Cortex‑A72 cores, multi‑lane Ethernet, memory controller support, and platform security features reduces BOM complexity while enabling scalable performance.

This device is aimed at designers who need a high‑throughput, secure processing platform in a compact BGA footprint, with the long‑term support and ecosystem associated with the Layerscape family.

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