Overview
The LS1046AXN8T1A is a highly integrated system-on-chip (SoC) designed by NXP USA Inc., part of the QorIQ Layerscape family. This microprocessor is built around four 64-bit Arm Cortex-A72 cores, operating up to 1.8 GHz, making it a powerful and efficient solution for various embedded applications. The LS1046AXN8T1A is known for its high performance, low power consumption, and extensive set of peripherals and accelerators, which make it suitable for a wide range of use cases in networking, storage, and security.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Cores | Four 32-bit/64-bit Arm Cortex-A72 cores |
| Operating Frequency | Up to 1.8 GHz |
| Cache Memory | 32 KB L1 data cache, 48 KB L1 instruction cache, 2 MB L2 cache |
| Memory Controller | One 32-bit/64-bit DDR4 SDRAM with ECC and interleaving support, up to 2.1 GT/s |
| Package | 780 FC-PBGA, 23 mm x 23 mm |
| Peripheral Interfaces | Three PCI Express 3.0 controllers, one Serial ATA (SATA 6 Gbit/s) controller, high-speed USB 3.0 controllers, QSPI, SPI, IFC, I2C, UARTs, GPIO |
| Acceleration Architecture | Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) including FMan, QMan, BMan, SEC, and IEEE 1588 support |
Key Features
- High-Performance Cores: Four 64-bit Arm Cortex-A72 cores operating up to 1.8 GHz.
- Advanced Memory System: ECC-protected L1 and L2 cache memories, DDR4 SDRAM memory controller with interleaving support.
- Data Path Acceleration: DPAA incorporating packet parsing, classification, queue management, buffer management, and cryptography acceleration.
- Extensive Peripherals: Multiple high-speed interfaces including PCI Express 3.0, SATA 6 Gbit/s, USB 3.0, QSPI, SPI, and more.
- Security and Reliability: Secure boot, trust zone, and ECC protection for high reliability.
- Power Efficiency: Designed for low power consumption while maintaining high performance.
Applications
- Networking Equipment: Enterprise routers, switches, linecard controllers, and service provider gateways.
- Storage Solutions: Network-attached storage (NAS) and storage area networks (SAN).
- Security Appliances: Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual customer premise equipment (vCPE).
- Single Board Computers: For various embedded and industrial applications.
Q & A
- What is the LS1046AXN8T1A?
The LS1046AXN8T1A is a system-on-chip (SoC) microprocessor from NXP USA Inc., featuring four 64-bit Arm Cortex-A72 cores.
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the LS1046AXN8T1A?
The maximum operating frequency is up to 1.8 GHz.
- What type of memory controller does the LS1046AXN8T1A have?
The LS1046AXN8T1A has a 32-bit/64-bit DDR4 SDRAM memory controller with ECC and interleaving support.
- What acceleration architectures are included in the LS1046AXN8T1A?
The LS1046AXN8T1A includes the Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) with functions such as packet parsing, queue management, buffer management, and cryptography acceleration.
- What are the key peripheral interfaces of the LS1046AXN8T1A?
The key peripheral interfaces include PCI Express 3.0, SATA 6 Gbit/s, USB 3.0, QSPI, SPI, IFC, I2C, UARTs, and GPIO.
- What are the typical applications of the LS1046AXN8T1A?
Typical applications include networking equipment, storage solutions, security appliances, and single board computers.
- What is the package type of the LS1046AXN8T1A?
The package type is 780 FC-PBGA, measuring 23 mm x 23 mm.
- Does the LS1046AXN8T1A support secure boot and trust zone features?
Yes, the LS1046AXN8T1A supports secure boot and trust zone features for enhanced security.
- How many SerDes lanes does the LS1046AXN8T1A have?
The LS1046AXN8T1A has eight SerDes lanes for high-speed peripheral interfaces.
- What is the purpose of the DPAA in the LS1046AXN8T1A?
The DPAA is designed to accelerate packet processing, queue management, buffer management, and cryptography functions.
