Overview
The LS1043ASN7MNLB is a high-performance microprocessor from NXP USA Inc., part of the QorIQ Layerscape series. It is NXP's first quad-core, 64-bit Arm®-based processor, designed specifically for embedded networking applications. This processor features four 64-bit ARM® Cortex®-A53 cores, making it highly suitable for demanding networking, industrial, and consumer electronics applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Cores | Quad-core 64-bit ARM® Cortex®-A53 |
| Operating Frequency | Up to 1.6 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB Instruction Cache with parity, 32 KB Data Cache with ECC |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB unified I/D Cache with ECC |
| Memory Controller | 32-bit DDR3L/DDR4 SDRAM, ECC and interleaving support, up to 1.6 GT/s |
| Package Type | 621-FBGA (21x21), FCBGA |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 105°C (TA) |
| Interfaces | PCI Express 2.0, SATA 3.0, USB 3.0 with PHY, I2C, GPIO, DUART, eSPI, eSDHC |
Key Features
- Hierarchical interconnect fabric with hardware-managed data coherency
- Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) for packet parsing, classification, and distribution (FMan), queue management (QMan), and hardware buffer management (BMan)
- Neon SIMD Co-processor and ARM v8 Cryptography Extensions
- Trust Architecture with secure boot and debug support for run control, data acquisition, high-speed trace, and performance/event monitoring
- General Purpose IO (GPIO), Flextimers, Watchdog timer, and independent PWM/counters/timers
Applications
The LS1043ASN7MNLB is designed for a variety of applications, including networking and wireless access points, industrial gateways, industrial automation, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) for enterprise, consumer networking, and router applications. Its high-performance and power-efficient design make it an ideal choice for demanding embedded systems.
Q & A
- What is the LS1043ASN7MNLB processor based on? The LS1043ASN7MNLB is based on the quad-core 64-bit ARM® Cortex®-A53 processor.
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the LS1043ASN7MNLB? The maximum operating frequency is up to 1.6 GHz.
- What type of cache does the LS1043ASN7MNLB have? It has 32 KB L1 Instruction Cache with parity and 32 KB L1 Data Cache with ECC, along with a 1 MB unified I/D L2 Cache with ECC.
- What kind of memory controller does the LS1043ASN7MNLB support? It supports a 32-bit DDR3L/DDR4 SDRAM memory controller with ECC and interleaving support, up to 1.6 GT/s.
- What is the package type of the LS1043ASN7MNLB? The package type is 621-FBGA (21x21), FCBGA.
- What are the key interfaces supported by the LS1043ASN7MNLB? It supports PCI Express 2.0, SATA 3.0, USB 3.0 with PHY, I2C, GPIO, DUART, eSPI, and eSDHC.
- What are some of the key features of the DPAA in the LS1043ASN7MNLB? The DPAA includes acceleration for packet parsing, classification, and distribution (FMan), queue management (QMan), and hardware buffer management (BMan).
- What security features does the LS1043ASN7MNLB offer? It includes Trust Architecture with secure boot and debug support for run control, data acquisition, high-speed trace, and performance/event monitoring.
- What are some common applications of the LS1043ASN7MNLB? Common applications include networking and wireless access points, industrial gateways, industrial automation, M2M for enterprise, consumer networking, and router applications.
- What is the operating temperature range of the LS1043ASN7MNLB? The operating temperature range is 0°C ~ 105°C (TA).
