LX2120SC71826B
| Part Description |
ARM® Cortex®-A72 Microprocessor IC QorlQ LX2 12 Core, 64-Bit 1.8GHz 1517-FCPBGA (40x40) |
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| Quantity | 398 Available (as of October 8, 2026) |
| Product Category | Microprocessors |
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| Part Series | LX2120S |
| 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 | 12 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 | 1.8GHz | ||
| 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 LX2120SC71826B – IC MPU QORLQ 1.8GHZ 1517FCPBGA
The LX2120SC71826B is a high-performance embedded microprocessor based on the ARM® Cortex®-A72 architecture. Configured as a 12-core, 64-bit MPU running at 1.8 GHz, it targets compute-intensive embedded networking and processing applications that require multi-core throughput and rich I/O integration.
Designed for systems requiring large memory bandwidth and advanced connectivity, this device combines DDR4 memory support, high-speed Ethernet, multiple peripheral interfaces and hardware security features to simplify system design and accelerate time to market.
Key Features
- Core and Performance A 12-core ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit processor running at 1.8 GHz for multi-threaded embedded workloads.
- Memory DDR4 memory controller support to provide the bandwidth required for packet processing and general-purpose compute tasks.
- High-speed Ethernet Dual 100 Gbit/s Ethernet connectivity for demanding networking and data throughput requirements.
- Mass Storage Interfaces Four SATA 3.0 ports for high-speed storage and RAID-capable subsystems.
- USB and Peripheral PHYs Two USB 3.0 ports plus two USB PHYs for high-speed peripheral and host connections.
- Additional Interfaces Integrated CANbus support to interface with control networks and industrial buses.
- Security Secure Boot and Arm TrustZone® technologies to help protect platform integrity and isolate trusted software functions.
- Graphics Acceleration On-chip graphics acceleration to offload display or GPU-accelerated tasks from the CPU cores.
- Package and Mounting 1517-FCPBGA (40 × 40 mm) surface-mount package for compact board-level integration.
- Operating Range & Compliance Consumer-grade qualification with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C and RoHS compliance.
Typical Applications
- Networking and Telecom — Dual 100 Gbit/s Ethernet and multi-core processing make this MPU suitable for high-throughput routing, switching, and edge compute functions.
- Data Plane and Offload — DDR4 memory support and multiple I/O interfaces enable packet processing, secure offload, and storage-heavy workloads.
- Industrial Control and Gateways — CANbus, SATA and USB connectivity allow integration into industrial controllers, gateway devices and protocol converters.
- Edge and Embedded Compute — Multi-core Cortex‑A72 processing plus graphics acceleration support local analytics, control-plane tasks, and embedded GUIs.
Unique Advantages
- Multi-core compute density: Twelve 64-bit Cortex‑A72 cores at 1.8 GHz provide parallel processing capacity for concurrent network and application tasks.
- High-bandwidth networking: Dual 100 Gbit/s Ethernet enables implementation of high-throughput network functions and aggregation points.
- Broad peripheral set: Integrated SATA, USB 3.0, CANbus and graphics acceleration reduce external components and simplify BOM.
- Security-ready platform: Secure Boot and TrustZone® support help establish a root of trust for protected boot and trusted execution environments.
- Compact packaging: 1517-FCPBGA (40×40) package supports dense board designs while providing required I/O connectivity.
- Regulatory readiness: RoHS compliance aligns with environmental and manufacturing requirements for modern embedded products.
Why Choose LX2120SC71826B?
The LX2120SC71826B pairs a 12-core ARM® Cortex®-A72 architecture with extensive high-speed I/O to address demanding embedded networking and compute use cases. Its combination of DDR4 memory support, dual 100 Gbit/s Ethernet, storage interfaces and hardware security features makes it well suited for systems that require both processing density and platform-level integration.
This device is ideal for product designs where multi-core throughput, robust connectivity and on-chip security are priorities, providing a scalable foundation for networks, edge appliances and industrial compute platforms while maintaining consumer-grade qualification and environmental compliance.
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