LX2080SN72232B
| Part Description |
ARM® Cortex®-A72 Microprocessor IC QorlQ LX2 8 Core, 64-Bit 2.2GHz 1517-FCPBGA (40x40) |
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| Quantity | 934 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 LX2080SN72232B – ARM Cortex‑A72 8‑Core 2.2 GHz Microprocessor
The LX2080SN72232B is an NXP Semiconductors Layerscape LX2080S series microprocessor featuring an ARM® Cortex®‑A72 core architecture. It provides eight 64‑bit cores running at up to 2.2 GHz and is configured for embedded and compute‑intensive networking applications.
With integrated DDR4 memory controllers, multi‑100 Gbps class Ethernet capability, rich I/O including SATA, USB and CAN, and hardware security support, this device targets embedded systems that require high processing throughput, advanced connectivity and platform security.
Key Features
- Core & Architecture ARM® Cortex®‑A72 cores, 8 cores at up to 2.2 GHz, 64‑bit processing for high single‑ and multi‑threaded performance.
- Memory DDR4 RAM controllers for modern high‑speed memory interfaces.
- High‑Speed Networking & I/O Dual 100 Gbps Ethernet ports, 4 × SATA 3.0 ports, 2 × USB 3.0 plus 2 × USB PHY, and CANbus for flexible connectivity options.
- Security Secure Boot and Arm TrustZone® support to enable platform integrity and trusted execution.
- Graphics & Acceleration Graphics acceleration supported to offload display or media tasks from the CPU.
- Package & Mounting 1517‑FCPBGA (1517‑BBGA) surface mount package (40 × 40 mm) suitable for compact board designs.
- Operating Range & Qualification Consumer qualification with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C; RoHS compliant.
Typical Applications
- Network Routing and Switching High‑throughput control and packet processing using dual 100 Gbps Ethernet and robust I/O connectivity.
- Data Center Offload Compute and I/O integration suited for offload tasks and control‑plane functions in dense server or appliance designs.
- 5G Packet Processing and Telecom Enables packet processing workloads and network functions that require sustained multi‑core performance and high‑speed interfaces.
- Industrial Networking Embedded gateways and industrial control platforms benefiting from DDR4 memory support, CANbus, and wide I/O integration.
Unique Advantages
- High multi‑core throughput: Eight Cortex‑A72 cores at up to 2.2 GHz deliver strong compute capability for concurrent networking and application tasks.
- Rich, integrated I/O: Dual 100 Gbps Ethernet, SATA3, USB3 and CANbus reduce external controllers and simplify system design.
- Security‑ready platform: Secure Boot and Arm TrustZone® support help implement trusted boot and isolated execution environments.
- Compact, production‑ready package: 1517‑FCPBGA (40×40) surface mount package facilitates board density and streamlined manufacturing.
- Software ecosystem compatibility: Layerscape processors are supported by established software stacks, enabling faster bring‑up and development.
Why Choose LX2080SN72232B?
The LX2080SN72232B positions itself as a high‑performance, highly integrated embedded processor for designs that demand multi‑core compute, broad connectivity and platform security. Its balance of CPU performance, DDR4 memory support and extensive I/O makes it well suited to networking, telecom and industrial embedded systems.
Designed by NXP and built on the Layerscape family foundations, this device offers a platform that supports established development toolchains and software stacks, helping teams accelerate time to market while retaining scalability for future system needs.
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