Overview
The NXP Layerscape LX2160XE72029B is a high-performance, 16-core 64-bit Arm processor designed for demanding applications such as 5G packet processing, network function virtualization (NFV), and white-box switching. This processor leverages the low power consumption of FinFET process technology and integrates multiple advanced features to enhance performance and efficiency.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| 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 | BGA1517 |
| 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 modules, FlexSPI, SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO |
| Ethernet Interfaces | Up to 18 Ethernet MACs, supporting various speeds including 1G, 2.5G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 50G, and 100G |
Key Features
- High-performance datapath acceleration architecture 2.0 (DPAA2) for packet parsing, classification, and distribution, cryptography acceleration, and decompression/compression acceleration.
- 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 extensive high-speed peripheral interfaces.
- Energy-efficient support with IEEE 802.3az compliance.
- Integrated secure boot, trust zone, and power management features.
Applications
- 5G packet processing and network infrastructure.
- Network function virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN).
- White-box switching and data center networking.
- High-performance computing and cloud infrastructure.
- Security and cryptography applications.
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the LX2160XE72029B?
The LX2160XE72029B features 16 Arm Cortex-A72 cores.
- What is the maximum core frequency of the LX2160XE72029B?
The maximum core frequency is up to 2.2 GHz.
- What type of memory controllers does the LX2160XE72029B support?
The processor supports two 72-bit (64-bit + ECC) 3.2 GT/s DDR4 SDRAM memory controllers.
- What are the key peripheral interfaces available on the LX2160XE72029B?
The processor includes PCIe Gen 3.0 controllers, SATA 3.0 controllers, USB 3.0 controllers, CAN modules, FlexSPI, SPI, I2C, UART, and GPIO.
- What are the Ethernet interface capabilities of the LX2160XE72029B?
The processor supports up to 18 Ethernet MACs with various speeds including 1G, 2.5G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 50G, and 100G.
- Does the LX2160XE72029B support hardware virtualization?
- What is the package type of the LX2160XE72029B?
The package type is BGA1517.
- What are some typical applications for the LX2160XE72029B?
Typical applications include 5G packet processing, NFV, white-box switching, high-performance computing, and security applications.
- Does the LX2160XE72029B have integrated security features?
- What is the datapath acceleration architecture supported by the LX2160XE72029B?
The processor supports datapath acceleration architecture 2.0 (DPAA2) for various acceleration functions.
