LX2160XN72029B

The LX2160XN72029B is an NXP Semiconductors QorIQ Layerscape microprocessor based on ARM® Cortex®-A72 cores configured as a 16-core, 64-bit MPU running at 2 GHz. It targets high-throughput embedded and networking applications that require multi-core compute, extensive I/O integration, and hardware acceleration for packet and security processing.

With DDR4 memory controllers, multi‑100GbE-capable interfaces, and industrial operating range, this device delivers a balance of performance, integration, and system-level features suited for network infrastructure, storage appliances, and industrial embedded systems.

Key Features

• Core & Architecture ARM® Cortex®-A72 16-core, 64-bit processor running at 2 GHz with multi-level caches documented for the LX2160 series.
• Memory Two 72-bit (64-bit + ECC) DDR4 SDRAM memory controllers are supported in the series for robust system memory with ECC protection.
• Data Path & Acceleration Datapath Acceleration Architecture (DPAA2) for packet parsing, classification and distribution, queue and buffer management, plus hardware cryptography and compression accelerators as described in the series documentation.
• High‑Speed Networking Two 100 Gbps Ethernet interfaces (series-level CAUI4/100G support) and broad Ethernet MAC support enable high-bandwidth networking deployments.
• Peripheral Connectivity Integrated interfaces include four SATA 3.0 controllers, two USB 3.0 controllers with PHY, two CAN modules, multiple SPI/I2C/UART controllers and general-purpose I/O.
• PCI Express & SerDes Multiple PCIe controllers (series includes Gen3 x8 and Gen3 x4 options) and 24 SerDes lanes at up to 25 Gbps help connect high-speed peripherals and line cards.
• Security & Trusted Boot Secure Boot and TrustZone® support are included, along with QorIQ platform trust architecture (series: 256 KB on-chip RAM for trusted accesses) to enable secure system deployment.
• System & Manageability Hardware virtualization and partitioning enforcement (Arm MMU-500), Global Interrupt Controller (Arm GIC-500), watchdog timers, and debug features for performance monitoring are available at the series level.
• Package & Environmental Supplied in a 1517-FCPBGA package (1517-BBGA, FCBGA family) and qualified for industrial operation with an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 105 °C. RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Telecom & Service Provider Networking High-throughput Ethernet interfaces and packet acceleration make this device suitable for routers, switches and line-card controllers.
• Storage & Gateway Appliances Multiple SATA 3.0 controllers and high-speed I/O support make it a fit for storage gateways and NAS controllers.
• Industrial Embedded Compute Industrial temperature qualification and extensive peripheral integration support rugged embedded controllers and industrial gateways.
• Security & Edge Appliances On-chip security features and cryptography acceleration enable secure boot and high-performance encrypted traffic handling at the edge.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated I/O and accelerators: Reduces external components by combining DDR4 controllers, SATA, USB, PCIe, SerDes and packet/security accelerators on-chip.
• Scalable multi-core performance: Sixteen ARM Cortex-A72 cores at 2 GHz deliver parallel compute capacity for multi-threaded networking and compute workloads.
• Purpose-built packet processing: DPAA2 architecture and hardware queue/buffer management simplify high-speed packet handling and offload CPU cycles.
• Industrial-grade reliability: Industrial temperature range and RoHS compliance support deployment in harsh environments.
• Platform-level security: Secure Boot, TrustZone® and on-chip trusted RAM provide foundations for secure system designs and trusted execution.

Why Choose LX2160XN72029B?

The LX2160XN72029B brings a combination of multi-core Cortex-A72 compute, extensive on-chip connectivity, and series-level hardware accelerators that together reduce system complexity while enabling high-throughput, secure embedded designs. It is positioned for customers building network infrastructure, storage gateways, industrial controllers, and secure edge appliances that require integrated I/O, packet acceleration, and industrial temperature operation.

Choosing this device offers a pathway to scalable, robust designs backed by the Layerscape architecture and platform-level features that address performance, manageability, and security requirements over the product lifecycle.

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