Overview
The NXP LS2088ASE7V1B is a high-performance multicore processor part of the QorIQ LS2088A series. It features eight 64-bit Arm® Cortex®-A72 cores, arranged in four clusters, each with two cores sharing a 1 MB L2 cache. This processor is designed to deliver advanced datapath and network processing capabilities, making it suitable for demanding applications in networking, telecommunications, and industrial automation.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Core Processor | ARM® Cortex®-A72 |
| Number of Cores | 8 cores |
| Bus Width | 64-bit |
| Operating Frequency | Up to 2.1 GHz |
| Memory Controllers | Two 64-bit DDR4 SDRAM with ECC and interleaving support; One secondary 32-bit DDR4 SDRAM for AIOP |
| Memory Speed | Up to 2.1 GT/s (primary), up to 1.6 GT/s (secondary) |
| Platform Cache | 1 MB with ECC protection |
| Peripheral Interfaces | Four PCIe 3.0 controllers, two SATA 3.0 controllers, two high-speed USB 3.0 controllers, SPI, QSPI, I2C, DUARTs |
| Ethernet Interfaces | Up to eight 10 Gbps Ethernet MACs, up to sixteen 1/2.5 Gbps Ethernet MACs |
| Package Type | 1292 ball FCPBGA |
Key Features
- Hierarchical interconnect fabric for efficient data transfer
- DPAA2 (Datapath acceleration architecture, second generation) for various acceleration functions including wire-rate IO processing, cryptography, RegEx pattern matching, and decompression/compression
- qDMA engine for high-speed data transfer
- 16 SerDes lanes at up to 10.3125 GHz
- Support for hardware virtualization and partitioning enforcement
- Trust architecture combined with TrustZone® and service processor (SP) for secure-boot capabilities
Applications
The NXP LS2088ASE7V1B is designed for high-performance applications in various sectors, including:
- Networking and telecommunications: For network processing, packet parsing, and high-speed data transfer.
- Industrial automation: For control systems, data processing, and secure communication.
- Security and surveillance: For cryptographic acceleration and secure data processing.
- Data centers and cloud infrastructure: For high-speed data processing and virtualization.
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the LS2088ASE7V1B?
The LS2088ASE7V1B features eight 64-bit Arm® Cortex®-A72 cores, arranged in four clusters, each with two cores sharing a 1 MB L2 cache. - What is the maximum operating frequency of the LS2088ASE7V1B?
The maximum operating frequency is up to 2.1 GHz. - What type of memory controllers does the LS2088ASE7V1B support?
The processor supports two 64-bit DDR4 SDRAM memory controllers with ECC and interleaving support, and one secondary 32-bit DDR4 SDRAM controller for AIOP. - What are the key acceleration functions provided by DPAA2?
DPAA2 provides acceleration for wire-rate IO processing, cryptography, RegEx pattern matching, decompression/compression, and accelerated I/O processing. - How many SerDes lanes does the LS2088ASE7V1B have?
The processor has 16 SerDes lanes at up to 10.3125 GHz. - What are the Ethernet interface capabilities of the LS2088ASE7V1B?
The processor supports up to eight 10 Gbps Ethernet MACs and up to sixteen 1/2.5 Gbps Ethernet MACs. - Does the LS2088ASE7V1B support hardware virtualization?
Yes, it supports hardware virtualization and partitioning enforcement. - What security features does the LS2088ASE7V1B include?
The processor includes trust architecture combined with TrustZone® and a service processor (SP) for secure-boot capabilities. - What is the package type of the LS2088ASE7V1B?
The package type is 1292 ball FCPBGA. - What are some typical applications of the LS2088ASE7V1B?
Typical applications include networking and telecommunications, industrial automation, security and surveillance, and data centers.
