LX2120SN72232B

The LX2120SN72232B is a high-performance embedded microprocessor from NXP Semiconductors’ LX2120S series. It integrates twelve 64-bit ARM® Cortex®-A72 cores running at 2.2 GHz to deliver multicore compute for demanding embedded applications.

Designed for systems requiring a mix of compute, connectivity and security, this device targets networking, edge compute and embedded appliances where high-speed interfaces and on-board security features reduce external subsystem complexity and improve solution integration.

Key Features

• Core and Architecture  Twelve ARM® Cortex®-A72 64-bit cores at 2.2 GHz provide scalable multicore processing for parallel workloads.
• Memory  Integrated DDR4 memory controller support to serve high-bandwidth system memory demands.
• High-Speed Ethernet  Dual 100 Gbps Ethernet ports enable high-throughput networking and data plane connectivity.
• Storage and USB  Four SATA 3.0 ports for storage connectivity plus two USB 3.0 ports (and two USB PHYs) for high-speed peripheral I/O.
• Vehicle and Industrial Interface  CANbus support for reliable in-vehicle and industrial communications.
• Security  Secure Boot and Arm TrustZone® technologies provide a hardware-rooted foundation for system security.
• Graphics Acceleration  On-chip graphics acceleration capability to offload display/graphics workloads from the main cores.
• Package and Mounting  1517-FCPBGA (40×40) surface-mount BGA package suitable for compact board designs.
• Operating Range  Rated for operation from 0 °C to 105 °C to support extended-temperature embedded environments.
• Environmental Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• High‑Performance Networking  Dual 100 Gbps Ethernet ports and multicore processing make this device suitable for routers, switches and network appliances handling high throughput.
• Edge Compute and Gateway  Multicore ARM® Cortex®-A72 cores and DDR4 memory support edge servers and gateways that run complex packet processing and application workloads.
• Storage Appliances  Four SATA 3.0 ports enable use in storage controllers and NAS appliances requiring multiple high-speed disk interfaces.
• Industrial and Vehicle Connectivity  CANbus support and extended operating temperature range suit industrial controllers and connected vehicle gateways.

Unique Advantages

• High Multicore Throughput: Twelve 64-bit Cortex‑A72 cores at 2.2 GHz deliver parallel compute capability for packet processing and application workloads.
• Integrated High‑Speed Interfaces: Dual 100 Gbps Ethernet, SATA 3.0 and USB 3.0 reduce the need for external controllers and simplify BOM.
• Security‑Ready Platform: Secure Boot and TrustZone® enable hardware-backed secure boot and trusted execution environments.
• Compact, Production‑Ready Package: 1517-FCPBGA (40×40) surface-mount package supports dense board layouts while meeting industry manufacturing practices.
• Extended Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 105 °C rating supports deployment in demanding embedded and industrial settings.
• Standards‑Driven Design: Support for DDR4 memory and standard high-speed interfaces helps accelerate system integration and interoperability.

Why Choose LX2120SN72232B?

LX2120SN72232B balances multicore performance, extensive high-speed I/O and embedded security features in a compact BGA package, making it a practical choice for developers building networking, edge compute, and storage-focused embedded systems. Its combination of dual 100 Gbps Ethernet, multiple SATA ports, USB 3.0 and CANbus support reduces external component count and simplifies board-level integration.

Backed by NXP’s Layerscape family resources—such as available software SDKs and development tools—this processor is suited to design teams seeking a scalable, high-throughput platform with on-chip security and broad peripheral support.

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