Overview
The NXP LS2088AXE7V1B is a high-performance microprocessor from the QorIQ Layerscape family, designed to meet the demands of advanced networking, telecom, datacom, wireless infrastructure, and military/aerospace applications. This processor features eight 64-bit Arm Cortex-A72 cores, arranged in four clusters, each sharing a 1 MB L2 cache. It is part of NXP's EdgeVerse™ edge computing platform, offering a powerful combination of hardware and software tools to simplify development and enhance performance.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of Cores | 8 Arm Cortex-A72 cores |
| Core Clusters | Four clusters, each with two cores sharing a 1 MB L2 cache |
| Maximum Frequency | Up to 2.1 GHz |
| Platform Cache | 1 MB with ECC protection |
| 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 for primary, up to 1.6 GT/s for secondary |
| Packet Processing Accelerator | Up to 20 Gbps |
| Ethernet Interfaces | Up to eight 10 Gbps Ethernet MACs, up to sixteen 1/2.5 Gbps Ethernet MACs |
| PCIe Controllers | Four PCIe 3.0 controllers with various configurations |
| Other Interfaces | Serial ATA, USB 3.0, SPI, QSPI, I2C, DUART, Integrated Flash Controller |
| Package Type | 1292-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5 mm) |
Key Features
- High-performance datapath and network peripheral interfaces
- DPAA2 (Datapath acceleration architecture, second generation) for functions like wire-rate IO processing, queue management, cryptography acceleration, and more
- qDMA engine for efficient data movement
- 16 SerDes lanes at up to 10.3125 GHz
- Support for hardware virtualization and partitioning enforcement
- TrustZone® and secure-boot capabilities through the service processor (SP)
- Hierarchical interconnect fabric for efficient data transfer
Applications
The LS2088AXE7V1B is designed for various high-performance applications, including:
- Networking and telecom/datacom infrastructure
- Wireless infrastructure
- Military and aerospace systems
- Edge computing and IoT applications as part of NXP's EdgeVerse™ platform
Q & A
- What is the LS2088AXE7V1B processor based on?
The LS2088AXE7V1B is based on eight 64-bit Arm Cortex-A72 cores. - How many core clusters does the LS2088AXE7V1B have?
The processor has four core clusters, each with two cores sharing a 1 MB L2 cache. - What is the maximum frequency of the LS2088AXE7V1B?
The maximum frequency is up to 2.1 GHz. - What type of memory controllers does the LS2088AXE7V1B support?
The processor supports two 64-bit DDR4 SDRAM memory controllers with ECC and interleaving, and one secondary 32-bit DDR4 SDRAM for AIOP. - What are the key acceleration functions provided by the DPAA2 architecture?
The DPAA2 architecture provides acceleration for functions such as wire-rate IO processing, queue management, cryptography, pattern matching, and decompression/compression. - How many Ethernet MACs does the LS2088AXE7V1B support?
The processor supports up to eight 10 Gbps Ethernet MACs and up to sixteen 1/2.5 Gbps Ethernet MACs. - What other high-speed interfaces are available on the LS2088AXE7V1B?
The processor includes interfaces such as PCIe 3.0, USB 3.0, SATA, SPI, QSPI, I2C, and DUART. - Does the LS2088AXE7V1B support hardware virtualization?
Yes, the processor supports hardware virtualization and partitioning enforcement. - What security features are integrated into the LS2088AXE7V1B?
The processor includes TrustZone® and secure-boot capabilities through the service processor (SP). - What is the package type of the LS2088AXE7V1B?
The package type is 1292-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5 mm).
