LX2120SE71826B

The LX2120SE71826B from NXP Semiconductors is an ARM® Cortex®-A72 based microprocessor IC delivering 12 cores of 64-bit compute at 1.8 GHz in a compact 1517-FCPBGA (40×40) package. Designed for embedded and networking-focused systems, it packs multi-core performance, integrated I/O and security primitives to address compute-intensive networking, edge processing and embedded infrastructure applications.

Its combination of multi-core ARM architecture, DDR4 memory support and high-speed I/O enables developers to implement control and data-plane functions, edge compute, and secure connectivity in constrained board space while maintaining system integration and power efficiency.

Key Features

• CPU Core  ARM® Cortex®-A72 architecture, 12 cores, 64-bit operation at 1.8 GHz for multi-threaded embedded processing.
• Memory  DDR4 memory controllers supported to serve high-throughput packet and application workloads.
• High-speed Ethernet  Dual 100 Gbps Ethernet capability for broadband networking and high-throughput data-plane interfaces.
• Storage and USB  SATA 3.0 interfaces (×4) plus USB 3.0 (×2) and PHY support for direct storage and peripheral connectivity.
• Security  Secure Boot and Arm TrustZone® security features to enable trusted boot and hardware-backed isolation.
• Additional Interfaces  CANbus support and other integrated I/O for control and sensor interfacing in embedded systems.
• Graphics Acceleration  Graphics acceleration capability to support embedded display or offload tasks that require acceleration.
• Package & Mounting  1517-BBGA FCBGA package (supplier package: 1517-FCPBGA, 40×40), surface-mount mounting type suitable for compact boards.
• Operating Range  Specified operating temperature range of 0 °C to 105 °C for a variety of industrial and embedded environments.
• Compliance  RoHS-compliant manufacturing status.

Typical Applications

• Networking Infrastructure  Control-plane and data-plane processing for switches, routers and white-box networking where high-speed Ethernet and multi-core processing are required.
• Data Center Offload  Edge and appliance designs that require packet processing, compression or security offload capabilities while preserving server-class interfaces.
• 5G Packet Processing  Centralized and distributed unit functions in 5G infrastructure that need deterministic packet throughput and hardware-accelerated security.
• Industrial & Edge Systems  Embedded gateway, automation and edge compute nodes leveraging DDR4, CANbus and robust operating temperature support for field deployments.

Unique Advantages

• Multi-core ARM 64-bit performance: 12 Cortex‑A72 cores at 1.8 GHz provide scalable CPU throughput for concurrent network and application workloads.
• High-bandwidth I/O integration: Dual 100 Gbps Ethernet along with SATA 3.0 and USB 3.0 reduce external bridging and simplify system BOM.
• Built-in security primitives: Secure Boot and TrustZone® enable hardware-backed platform security without adding discrete security components.
• Compact, board-friendly package: 1517-FCPBGA (40×40) FCBGA package supports high integration in space-constrained designs.
• Software ecosystem support: Layerscape-compatible tooling and software stacks (Linux SDK, development tools referenced in product documentation) accelerate bring-up and development.
• Wide operating window: 0 °C to 105 °C operating range supports deployment in a variety of embedded and networking environments.

Why Choose LX2120SE71826B?

The LX2120SE71826B positions itself as a high-performance, highly integrated microprocessor for embedded networking and edge compute applications. With a 12-core ARM Cortex‑A72 cluster, DDR4 memory support and dual 100 Gbps Ethernet capability, it delivers the compute and I/O bandwidth required for modern networked systems while minimizing external components.

Engineers building control-plane processors, edge appliances, or embedded gateways will find the combination of multi-core performance, integrated storage and peripheral interfaces, and hardware security features useful for reducing system complexity and accelerating time-to-market. Long-term software support options referenced in product documentation further help with platform development and maintenance.

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