Overview
The NXP LX2160SE72029B is a high-performance, 64-bit Arm processor from the Layerscape family. It features sixteen Arm Cortex-A72 cores, each capable of operating up to 2.2 GHz. This processor is designed to offer low power consumption through FinFET process technology, making it ideal for demanding applications that require high processing power and efficiency.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Cores | 16 Arm Cortex-A72 cores |
| Core Frequency | Up to 2.2 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 48KB instruction cache, 32KB data cache per core |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB shared L2 cache |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB Level 3 cache with ECC and On-Chip Memory (OCM) mode |
| Memory Controllers | Two 72-bit (64-bit + ECC) 3.2 GT/s DDR4 SDRAM memory controllers |
| Package Type | BGA1517 |
| Address Bus Width | 36.0 bits |
| External Data Bus Width | 128.0 bits |
| Boundary Scan | Yes |
Key Features
- Cache Coherent Interconnect Fabric up to 1500 MHz
- Datapath acceleration architecture 2.0 (DPAA2) with features like packet parsing, classification, and distribution, cryptography acceleration (SEC) at up to 50 Gbps, and decompression/compression acceleration (DCE) at up to 100 Gbps
- Queue Direct Memory Access (QDMA) engine and Management Complex (MC)
- 24 SerDes lanes at up to 25 Gbps
- High-speed peripheral interfaces including two PCIe Gen 3.0 8-lane controllers, four PCIe Gen 3.0 4-lane controllers, and four SATA 3.0 controllers
- Ethernet interfaces supporting IEEE 1588 with up to 18 Ethernet MACs and various speeds (1G, 2.5G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 50G, 100G)
- Additional peripheral interfaces such as USB 3.0 controllers, enhanced secure digital host controllers, CAN modules, FlexSPI, SPI controllers, I2C controllers, and UARTs
- Support for hardware virtualization and partitioning enforcement (ARM MMU-500) and global interrupt controller (ARM GIC-500)
- QorIQ platform trust architecture 3.0 with 256 KB on-chip RAM for trusted accesses
Applications
The LX2160SE72029B is ideal for various high-performance applications, including:
- 5G packet processing
- Network function virtualization (NFV)
- White-box switching and routing
- Cloud and edge computing
- High-speed networking and telecommunications
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the LX2160SE72029B?
The LX2160SE72029B features sixteen Arm Cortex-A72 cores.
- What is the maximum frequency of the processor cores?
The processor cores can operate up to 2.2 GHz.
- What type of memory controllers does the LX2160SE72029B support?
The processor supports two 72-bit (64-bit + ECC) 3.2 GT/s DDR4 SDRAM memory controllers.
- What is the package type of the LX2160SE72029B?
The package type is BGA1517.
- Does the LX2160SE72029B support hardware virtualization?
Yes, it supports hardware virtualization and partitioning enforcement (ARM MMU-500).
- What are the key features of the DPAA2 architecture in the LX2160SE72029B?
The DPAA2 architecture includes features like packet parsing, classification, and distribution, cryptography acceleration (SEC), and decompression/compression acceleration (DCE).
- What types of Ethernet interfaces are supported by the LX2160SE72029B?
The processor supports up to 18 Ethernet MACs with various speeds including 1G, 2.5G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 50G, and 100G.
- Does the LX2160SE72029B support USB and SATA interfaces?
Yes, it supports two USB 3.0 controllers and four SATA 3.0 controllers.
- What security features are included in the LX2160SE72029B?
The processor includes QorIQ platform trust architecture 3.0 with 256 KB on-chip RAM for trusted accesses and other security features like SEC and DCE.
- What are some typical applications for the LX2160SE72029B?
Typical applications include 5G packet processing, network function virtualization (NFV), white-box switching and routing, cloud and edge computing, and high-speed networking and telecommunications.
