LX2080XC72232B

The LX2080XC72232B is an NXP Layerscape LX2080X-series microprocessor IC featuring an ARM® Cortex®-A72 based 8-core, 64‑bit architecture running at up to 2.2 GHz. It is designed for compute‑intensive embedded networking and industrial applications that require high performance, rich I/O and hardware security support.

With industrial qualification and a compact 1517‑FCPBGA (40×40) package, this device delivers integrated high‑speed connectivity, DDR4 memory support and platform security features to accelerate development of routers, gateways, edge compute and other embedded networking systems.

Key Features

• Core & Performance  ARM® Cortex®‑A72 64‑bit processing with 8 cores at up to 2.2 GHz for multi‑threaded embedded workloads.
• Memory  DDR4 memory controller support for modern system memory and bandwidth requirements.
• High‑Speed Ethernet  Dual 100 Gbit/s Ethernet ports to support high‑throughput networking and data plane tasks.
• Storage & USB  Four SATA 3.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports plus two USB PHYs for storage, peripheral and host connectivity.
• Automotive‑grade I/O (Industrial Qualified)  Industrial qualification and support for CANbus ensure suitability for demanding embedded and industrial control environments.
• Security  Hardware security features including Secure Boot and Arm TrustZone® to enable platform root of trust and isolation.
• Graphics & Acceleration  On‑chip graphics acceleration support for display or GUI offload in embedded HMI applications.
• Package & Temperature Range  Surface‑mount 1517‑FCPBGA (40×40) package with an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 105 °C for industrial deployments.

Typical Applications

• Network Routers & Gateways  Dual 100 Gbit/s Ethernet and high core density make this part suitable for control and data plane processing in high‑performance routers and gateways.
• Edge Compute & Security Appliances  Multi‑core ARM processing with platform security features supports edge analytics, secure tunneling and packet processing tasks.
• Data Center Offload  High‑speed Ethernet and rich I/O allow use as a control plane processor or offload controller in data center networking equipment.
• Industrial Control & Automation  Industrial qualification, extended temperature range and CANbus support enable integration into industrial control systems and connectivity hubs.

Unique Advantages

• High compute density: Eight ARM® Cortex®‑A72 cores at 2.2 GHz deliver multi‑threaded performance for demanding embedded networking tasks.
• Robust connectivity portfolio: Dual 100 GbE, SATA 3.0, USB 3.0 and CANbus provide a wide set of interfaces for diverse system designs.
• Built‑in platform security: Secure Boot and TrustZone® simplify implementation of secure, trusted systems and help protect firmware and data.
• Industrial readiness: Industrial qualification and −40 °C to 105 °C operation make the device suitable for harsh embedded environments.
• Compact surface‑mount package: 1517‑FCPBGA (40×40) package enables dense board layouts while supporting high pin count I/O.
• Software ecosystem support: Part of the Layerscape family, benefiting from available SDKs and development tools for embedded Linux and platform bring‑up.

Why Choose LX2080XC72232B?

The LX2080XC72232B combines multi‑core ARM Cortex‑A72 performance with a comprehensive set of high‑speed interfaces and hardware security primitives in an industrially qualified package. It is positioned for designers who need a scalable, well‑connected processor for networking, edge compute and industrial applications where throughput, security and reliability are critical.

As a member of the NXP Layerscape family, this device benefits from an established software and tool ecosystem, enabling faster development cycles and long‑term platform support for production‑grade embedded systems.

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