LX2080XE72029B

The LX2080XE72029B is an NXP Layerscape LX2080A-series microprocessor IC featuring an ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit core cluster with eight cores running at 2 GHz. Designed for embedded and networking applications, this industrial-qualified device delivers multi-core compute, broad high-speed I/O and built-in security primitives for demanding edge and control-plane tasks.

With integrated DDR4 memory controllers, dual 100 Gbps Ethernet capability, multiple high-speed peripheral interfaces and industrial temperature range, the LX2080XE72029B is targeted at compute‑intensive networking, edge processing and industrial embedded designs that require performance, integration and long-term platform scalability.

Key Features

• Core & Performance ARM® Cortex®-A72 architecture, 8 cores, 64-bit, up to 2 GHz clock rate for multi-threaded embedded processing.
• Memory DDR4 memory controller support for high-bandwidth system memory. (Datasheet family details reference dual-channel DDR4 with ECC capability and support for high-speed DDR4 operation.)
• High-speed Networking Dual 100 Gbps Ethernet ports to support high-throughput network and data-plane workloads.
• Storage and USB Four SATA 3.0 ports for storage connectivity and two USB 3.0 ports plus two USB PHY interfaces for peripheral expansion.
• Peripheral Interfaces CANbus support and additional common interfaces suitable for embedded control and communication tasks.
• Security Hardware-supported Secure Boot and Arm TrustZone® for system integrity and runtime isolation.
• Package & Mounting 1517-FCPBGA (40 × 40 mm) package, surface-mount construction for board-level integration.
• Temperature & Qualification Industrial qualification with operating temperature range of −40 °C to 105 °C for harsh-environment deployments.
• Compliance RoHS compliant for regulatory alignment in standard electronics manufacturing.

Typical Applications

• Network Infrastructure — Control-plane and data-plane processing in routers, switches and white‑box networking equipment requiring multi‑core compute and dual 100 Gbps interfaces.
• Edge and Cloud Offload — Edge compute and data‑center offload functions that benefit from high-speed Ethernet and integrated memory controllers.
• 5G and Telecom — Packet processing and control functions in 5G network elements where secure boot and high throughput are required.
• Industrial Control & Automation — Embedded controllers and gateways operating across an extended temperature range with CANbus and multiple I/O options.
• Autonomous Systems — Compute hub and connectivity aggregation for systems that require mixed I/O, storage and secure runtime environments.

Unique Advantages

• Multi-core 64-bit compute: Eight ARM® Cortex®-A72 cores running at 2 GHz provide sustained multi-threaded processing for embedded networking and control tasks.
• High-throughput I/O: Dual 100 Gbps Ethernet plus multiple SATA and USB 3.0 ports simplify high-performance connectivity and storage integration.
• Built‑in platform security: Secure Boot and Arm TrustZone® support help establish root-of-trust and runtime isolation for sensitive workloads.
• Industrial-ready: Industrial qualification and −40 °C to 105 °C operating range enable deployment in harsh or temperature-variable environments.
• Compact BGA package: 1517-FCPBGA (40 × 40 mm) package supports dense board layouts while providing the high pin count needed for rich I/O.
• Family scalability: Part of the Layerscape LX2 family, enabling design scalability across pin‑compatible members with different core counts in the same family.

Why Choose LX2080XE72029B?

The LX2080XE72029B combines an ARM® Cortex®-A72 multi-core architecture with industrial qualification and advanced I/O to deliver a balanced platform for embedded networking, edge compute and industrial control. Its mix of high-speed Ethernet, storage and peripheral interfaces—together with Secure Boot and TrustZone®—makes it suitable for systems that require performance, integration and baseline platform security.

Engineers and system designers seeking a scalable Layerscape solution can leverage the LX2080XE72029B for compact, high-throughput designs that require long-term availability, rugged operating range and a broad peripheral set for complex embedded applications.

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