Overview
The LS1088ASE7Q1A is a part of the QorIQ LS10x8A family of multicore communications processors developed by NXP USA Inc. This processor combines up to eight ARM Cortex-A53 cores, operating at frequencies up to 1.6 GHz, with advanced high-performance datapath and network peripheral interfaces. The LS1088ASE7Q1A is designed to support complex networking functions, making it suitable for various high-performance applications in wireless access points, networking infrastructure, and intelligent edge access.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Core Processor | ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Number of Cores | Up to 8 cores |
| Core Frequency | Up to 1.6 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (clusters of four cores sharing) |
| Memory Controller | 64-bit DDR4 SDRAM with ECC and interleaving support, up to 2.1 GT/s |
| Package Type | 780FBGA |
| Advanced I/O Processor | Yes, with DPAA2 architecture |
| Network I/O | Two 1/10 GbE + eight 1 GbE, vSwitch offload, MACSec on up to four 1 GbE |
| PCIe Controllers | x4, x2, 3 x1 PCIe Gen 3 with SR-IOV support |
| Other Interfaces | 1 x SATA 3.0, 2 x USB 3.0 with PHY, Two TDM/HDLC interfaces |
Key Features
- Up to eight ARM Cortex-A53 cores, 64-bit, operating at up to 1.6 GHz, with clusters of four cores sharing 1 MB L2 cache.
- Hierarchical interconnect fabric supporting coherent and non-coherent transactions with prioritization and bandwidth allocation.
- Advanced datapath acceleration architecture (DPAA2) for simplified and secure networking interface and accelerator sharing.
- Advanced I/O processor (AIOP) for offloading general-purpose CPU cores with in-line or fully autonomous networking functions.
- Support for hardware virtualization and partitioning enforcement.
- High-performance acceleration engines for crypto, pattern matching, and data compression.
- Comprehensive ecosystem including APIs, management software, and functional datapath libraries for ease of use.
Applications
- Intelligent edge access and networking infrastructure.
- Wireless access point control and virtual customer premise equipment (vCPE).
- Network Function Virtualization (NFV) solutions.
- Industrial applications requiring high-performance processing.
- iNIC (intelligent Network Interface Card) applications.
Q & A
- What is the LS1088ASE7Q1A processor based on?
The LS1088ASE7Q1A is based on the ARM Cortex-A53 core architecture.
- How many cores does the LS1088ASE7Q1A processor have?
The LS1088ASE7Q1A can have up to eight ARM Cortex-A53 cores.
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the LS1088ASE7Q1A?
The maximum operating frequency is up to 1.6 GHz.
- What type of memory controller does the LS1088ASE7Q1A support?
The LS1088ASE7Q1A supports a 64-bit DDR4 SDRAM memory controller with ECC and interleaving support, up to 2.1 GT/s.
- Does the LS1088ASE7Q1A support hardware virtualization?
Yes, the LS1088ASE7Q1A supports hardware virtualization and partitioning enforcement.
- What are some of the key applications for the LS1088ASE7Q1A?
Key applications include intelligent edge access, wireless access point control, NFV solutions, and high-performance industrial applications.
- What is the DPAA2 architecture in the LS1088ASE7Q1A?
The DPAA2 (datapath acceleration architecture) provides infrastructure for simplified and secure networking interface and accelerator sharing by multiple general-purpose CPU cores.
- Does the LS1088ASE7Q1A support PCIe and other interfaces?
Yes, it supports x4, x2, 3 x1 PCIe Gen 3 controllers with SR-IOV support, as well as SATA 3.0, USB 3.0, and TDM/HDLC interfaces.
- What kind of network I/O does the LS1088ASE7Q1A provide?
The LS1088ASE7Q1A provides two 1/10 GbE + eight 1 GbE, vSwitch offload, and MACSec on up to four 1 GbE.
- Is there a comprehensive ecosystem available for the LS1088ASE7Q1A?
Yes, the LS1088ASE7Q1A includes a comprehensive ecosystem with APIs, management software, and functional datapath libraries for ease of use.
