Overview
The NXP Semiconductors LX2160SE72232B is a high-performance, multicore processor part of the QorIQ LX2160A family. This processor is built on NXP's software-aware, core-agnostic Data Path Acceleration Architecture 2.0 (DPAA2), which provides scalable acceleration elements, unprecedented efficiency, and advanced network capabilities. The LX2160SE72232B integrates 16 Arm Cortex-A72 processor cores, making it suitable for demanding applications in networking, storage, telecom/datacom, wireless infrastructure, and military/aerospace sectors.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Core Type | Arm Cortex-A72 |
| Number of Cores | 16 |
| Operating Frequency [Max] | 2200 MHz (2.2 GHz) |
| L1 Instruction Cache | 48 KB per core |
| L1 Data Cache | 32 KB per core |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB with ECC and On-Chip Memory (OCM) mode |
| Memory Controllers | Two 72-bit (64-bit + ECC) 3.2 GT/s DDR4 SDRAM |
| Peripheral Interfaces | Two PCIe Gen 3.0 8-lane controllers, Four PCIe Gen 3.0 4-lane controllers, Four SATA 3.0 controllers, Two USB 3.0 controllers, Two CAN-FD modules, Flexible Serial Peripheral Interface (FlexSPI), Three SPI controllers, Eight I2C controllers, Four UARTs |
| Ethernet Interfaces | Up to 18 Ethernet MACs, Support for 10G-SXGMII, SGMII, XFI, SFI, 10GBase-KR, CAUI4, CAUI2, 25G-AUI, XLAUI4 |
| Qualification Tier | Industrial |
Key Features
- High-performance data path acceleration logic with DPAA2 architecture, including packet parsing, classification, and distribution (WRIOP), cryptography acceleration (SEC) at up to 50 Gbps, and decompression/compression acceleration (DCE) at up to 100 Gbps.
- Cache Coherent Interconnect Fabric with up to 1500 MHz frequency.
- 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.
- 24 SerDes lanes at up to 25 Gbps and high-speed peripheral interfaces.
- Energy-efficient support (802.3az) and various debug and monitoring capabilities.
Applications
The LX2160SE72232B is designed for a wide range of applications, including:
- Networking and telecommunications infrastructure.
- Storage systems and data centers.
- Wireless infrastructure and base stations.
- Military and aerospace systems.
- High-performance computing and data processing.
Q & A
- What is the core type of the LX2160SE72232B processor?
The LX2160SE72232B features Arm Cortex-A72 cores. - How many cores does the LX2160SE72232B have?
The processor has 16 cores. - What is the maximum operating frequency of the LX2160SE72232B?
The maximum operating frequency is 2.2 GHz. - What type of memory controllers does the LX2160SE72232B support?
The processor supports two 72-bit (64-bit + ECC) 3.2 GT/s DDR4 SDRAM memory controllers. - What are the key features of the DPAA2 architecture in the LX2160SE72232B?
The DPAA2 architecture includes packet parsing, classification, and distribution (WRIOP), cryptography acceleration (SEC), and decompression/compression acceleration (DCE). - What are the supported Ethernet interfaces on the LX2160SE72232B?
The processor supports up to 18 Ethernet MACs with various interfaces including 10G-SXGMII, SGMII, XFI, SFI, and more. - Does the LX2160SE72232B support hardware virtualization?
Yes, it supports hardware virtualization and partitioning enforcement (ARM MMU-500) and global interrupt controller (ARM GIC-500). - What is the qualification tier of the LX2160SE72232B?
The qualification tier is Industrial. - What are some of the peripheral interfaces available on the LX2160SE72232B?
The processor includes PCIe Gen 3.0 controllers, SATA 3.0 controllers, USB 3.0 controllers, CAN-FD modules, FlexSPI, SPI controllers, I2C controllers, and UARTs. - What are the typical applications for the LX2160SE72232B?
The typical applications include networking, storage systems, wireless infrastructure, military and aerospace systems, and high-performance computing.
