LX2080SC72232B
| Part Description |
ARM® Cortex®-A72 Microprocessor IC QorlQ LX2 8 Core, 64-Bit 2.2GHz 1517-FCPBGA (40x40) |
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| Quantity | 1,199 Available (as of October 8, 2026) |
| Product Category | Microprocessors |
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| Part Series | LX2080S |
| Manufacturer | NXP USA Inc. |
| Manufacturing Status | Active |
| Manufacturer Standard Lead Time | 18 Weeks |
| Datasheet |
Specifications & Environmental
| Core Processor | ARM® Cortex®-A72 | Device Package | 1517-FCPBGA (40x40) | ECCN | N/A | ||
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| Ethernet | 100Gbps (2) | Graphics Acceleration | Yes | HTS Code | N/A | ||
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | N/A | Mounting Method | Surface Mount | Mounting Type | Surface Mount | ||
| Number of Cores/Bus Width | 8 Core, 64-Bit | Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 105°C (TJ) | Package / Case | 1517-BBGA, FCBGA | ||
| RAM Controllers | DDR4 | REACH Compliance | REACH Unaffected | RoHS Compliance | ROHS3 Compliant | ||
| SATA | SATA 3.0 (4) | Security Features | Secure Boot, TrustZone® | Speed | 2.2GHz | ||
| Supplier Device Package | 1517-FCPBGA (40×40) | USB | USB 3.0 (2) + PHY (2) | Voltage – I/O | 1.2V, 1.8V, 3.3V |
Overview of LX2080SC72232B – ARM® Cortex®‑A72 8‑Core 2.2 GHz MPU (1517‑FCPBGA)
The LX2080SC72232B is an NXP Layerscape LX2080S series microprocessor IC featuring an ARM® Cortex®‑A72 core cluster configured as eight 64‑bit cores running up to 2.2 GHz. It integrates high‑performance compute with a broad set of I/O and security features for networking, edge compute, 5G packet processing, and industrial applications.
With on‑chip support for DDR4 memory controllers and high‑bandwidth interfaces including dual 100 Gbps Ethernet, multiple SATA and USB 3.0 ports, this device targets compute‑intensive embedded designs that require system integration, secure boot capability, and compact surface‑mount packaging.
Key Features
- Core Architecture — ARM® Cortex®‑A72 cores; 8 cores, 64‑bit, operating up to 2.2 GHz for multi‑threaded embedded workloads.
- Memory — DDR4 memory controller support for high‑speed system memory.
- Ethernet — Dual 100 Gbps Ethernet ports for high‑bandwidth network connectivity.
- Storage Interfaces — Four SATA 3.0 ports for local storage and mass‑storage applications.
- USB and PHY — Two USB 3.0 ports plus two PHY interfaces to support high‑speed peripheral connectivity.
- Additional Interfaces — CANbus support for industrial communications and control networks.
- Security — Secure Boot and Arm TrustZone® to enable platform integrity and trusted execution.
- Graphics Acceleration — Integrated graphics acceleration capability.
- Package & Mounting — 1517‑FCPBGA (40×40) package; surface mount for compact board designs.
- Operating Range & Qualification — Operating temperature 0 °C to 105 °C; qualified for consumer applications and RoHS compliant.
Typical Applications
- Networking Infrastructure — Control and data‑plane implementations where dual 100 Gbps Ethernet and multiple I/O reduce external components and accelerate throughput.
- Data Center Offload — Edge and appliance designs that require local compute and storage with DDR4 memory and multiple SATA ports.
- 5G Packet Processing — Packet processing and protocol handling in C‑RAN and O‑RAN units leveraging multi‑core compute and high‑speed I/O.
- Industrial Edge Processing — Local protocol bridging, data aggregation, and control applications using CANbus, Ethernet, and storage interfaces.
Unique Advantages
- High per‑core compute — Eight ARM Cortex‑A72 cores at up to 2.2 GHz provide scalable performance for multi‑threaded embedded tasks.
- Consolidated I/O — Dual 100 Gbps Ethernet, 4× SATA 3.0, USB 3.0 ports and CANbus reduce the need for discrete controllers and simplify BOM.
- Security‑enabled platform — Secure Boot and Arm TrustZone® support streamline implementation of secure provisioning and trusted execution environments.
- Flexible memory and storage — DDR4 support and multiple SATA ports enable large memory footprints and local storage options for data‑intensive applications.
- Compact, manufacturable package — 1517‑FCPBGA (40×40) surface‑mount package supports dense board layouts and automated assembly.
- Standards and environmental compliance — Consumer qualification and RoHS compliance support mainstream product development and regulatory needs.
Why Choose LX2080SC72232B?
The LX2080SC72232B brings multi‑core ARM Cortex‑A72 performance together with a broad complement of high‑speed interfaces and security features in a compact FCPBGA package. It is positioned for embedded designs that demand integrated connectivity, secure boot capability, and the I/O required for networking, 5G, data‑center offload, and industrial edge applications.
Designed for engineers who need a balanced combination of compute, memory, and I/O without extensive external components, this device is supported by Layerscape software tooling and development ecosystems to accelerate bring‑up and system integration.
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