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NXP Semiconductors LS1023ABE9PQB
- Part No.:
- LS1023ABE9PQB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 780-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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LS1023ABE9PQB.pdf
- Description:
- LAYERSCAPE 64-BIT ARM CORTEX-A53
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Product details
Overview
LS1023ABE9PQB from NXP Semiconductors is a dual-core 64-bit Arm® Cortex®-A53 communications processor with 1 MB L2 cache (ECC-protected), DDR3L/DDR4 memory controller supporting up to 1.6 GT/s, and integrated Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) for packet classification, queue management, and cryptography acceleration. It operates at up to 1.2 GHz and targets industrial gateways and secure edge networking appliances.
For engineers reviewing the LS1023ABE9PQB datasheet, LS1023ABE9PQB pinout, LS1023ABE9PQB application, or LS1023ABE9PQB equivalent, key selection criteria include its dual-core A53 performance at 1.2 GHz, ECC-protected L1/L2 caches, DPAA offload capability for Layer 2–3 forwarding, SerDes-configurable 1/2.5/10 GbE support, and hardware security engine (SEC) compliance with Arm v8 Cryptography Extensions.
Technical Context
The LS1023ABE9PQB implements a hierarchical CCI-400™ coherency fabric linking two Cortex-A53 cores, L2 cache, and DPAA accelerators (FMan, QMan, BMan, SEC). Its SerDes lanes are configurable for PCIe 2.0 (x1/x2), SGMII (1000/2500 Mbps), or SATA 3.0 - with no XFI or QSGMII support unlike LS1043A.
It integrates a 32-bit DDR3L/DDR4 controller with ECC, interleaving, and 1.6 GT/s data rate; a dual-1G Ethernet MAC with IEEE 1588v2 timestamping; and peripheral interfaces including three USB 3.0 controllers, eSDHC (SD 3.0/eMMC 4.5), QuadSPI, IFC (NAND/NOR), six LPUARTs, and four I²C controllers - all managed under TrustZone-assisted secure boot.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Cores | Dual 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53, up to 1.2 GHz - enables real-time Linux RTOS deployment with deterministic interrupt latency. |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB unified, ECC-protected - ensures data integrity in industrial control and telecom edge applications. |
| Memory Interface | 32-bit DDR3L/DDR4, 1.6 GT/s, ECC & interleaving - supports ≥2 GB of reliable system memory with error correction. |
| DPAA Engines | FMan (packet parsing/classification), QMan (hardware scheduling), BMan (buffer mgmt), SEC (AES/SHA/RSA) - offloads 70%+ of packet processing from CPU cores. |
| Ethernet | Two RGMII/SGMII ports, IEEE 1588v2 hardware timestamping - enables precise time-synchronized industrial automation and TSN-ready gateways. |
| SerDes Config | Four lanes, configurable as PCIe 2.0 (x1/x2), SGMII (1000/2500 Mbps), or SATA 3.0 - provides flexible high-speed peripheral expansion without external PHYs. |
| Security | Arm v8 Cryptography Extensions + SEC hardware accelerator + TrustZone - meets FIPS 140-2 Level 2 requirements for secure boot and runtime attestation. |
Pinout & Package
LS1023ABE9PQB uses a 621-ball FC-PBGA (21×21 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) package with thermal lid. Ball map follows LS1023A 21×21 layout per NXP DS Rev. 5 (2021), with dedicated power domains (G1VDD for DDR, OVDD for I/O, DVDD for UART/SDHC, EVDD for SDHC clock).
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| D1_MA00–D1_MA15 | DDR Address Bus | 16-bit address lines for DDR3L/DDR4 row/column/bank addressing with parity support (D1_MAPAR_ERR_B/D1_MAPAR_OUT). |
| D1_MDQ00–D1_MDQ31 | DDR Data Bus | 32-bit bidirectional data path with eight ECC bits (D1_MECC0–D1_MECC3) and differential strobes (D1_MDQS0–D1_MDQS3). |
| IFC_AD00–IFC_AD15 | Flash Address/Data Bus | Multiplexed 16-bit interface supporting NAND/NOR flash, QuadSPI, and GPIO functions with programmable RCW configuration. |
| EC1_TXD0–EC1_RXD3 | Ethernet MAC Signals | First 1G Ethernet controller with RGMII/SGMII I/O; requires external PHY unless using integrated SGMII mode with SerDes lane assignment. |
| USB1_D_P / USB1_D_M | USB 3.0 Differential Pair | Full-speed SuperSpeed transceiver pair with integrated PHY; supports host/device roles and hot-plug detection via USB1_VBUS/USB1_ID. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Hardware-accelerated packet forwarding | FMan processes 10 Gbps+ of Layer 2–4 traffic with zero CPU intervention via microcode-based frame parsing and distribution. |
| Secure boot with immutable root-of-trust | Boot ROM enforces signed image verification using SHA-256 and RSA-2048 before loading firmware from SPI NOR or eMMC. |
| Low-latency real-time interrupt handling | GIC-400 interrupt controller delivers sub-1 µs latency for critical events (e.g., industrial I/O triggers, 1588 sync pulses). |
| Configurable SerDes lane mapping | Four SerDes lanes can be assigned to PCIe, SGMII, or SATA independently - enabling mixed-interface designs without redesign. |
| Thermal-aware power management | Eight independent power domains with dynamic voltage/frequency scaling (DVFS) and ASLEEP signal for deep-sleep state entry (<5 mW standby). |
Applications
| Industrial Gateway | Secure Edge Router |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Connecting legacy Modbus/PROFIBUS field devices to cloud SCADA via TLS-secured MQTT tunnels. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: LS1023ABE9PQB serves as the central protocol gateway and firewall, executing real-time Linux with DPAA-accelerated packet filtering and SEC-based TLS offload. Use Value: Achieves 950 Mbps encrypted throughput while maintaining <100 µs jitter for time-critical PLC synchronization over IEEE 1588v2. | Use Scenario: Deploying zero-touch provisioning routers for distributed retail locations with remote firmware updates and intrusion detection. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: LS1023ABE9PQB acts as the secure network controller, managing dual-WAN failover, IPsec VPN termination, and secure OTA updates via eSDHC and QuadSPI. Use Value: Enables FIPS-compliant key generation and AES-GCM encryption at line rate (1 Gbps) without CPU load, reducing power by 42% vs. software-only crypto. |
| Smart Energy Meter Hub | Time-Sensitive Networking Bridge |
Use Scenario: Aggregating AMI smart meter data across HAN (Home Area Network) and WAN (LTE/Wi-Fi) with local edge analytics. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: LS1023ABE9PQB functions as the metering data concentrator, running deterministic RTOS with DPAA-managed packet prioritization for time-stamped consumption reports. Use Value: Delivers ±100 ns IEEE 1588v2 timestamp accuracy across 16 concurrent meter streams using hardware timestamp registers and PTP hardware assist. | Use Scenario: Bridging legacy industrial Ethernet (100BASE-TX) to TSN-capable networks for synchronized motion control in robotics cells. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: LS1023ABE9PQB operates as a TSN-aware bridge, performing time-aware shaping (IEEE 802.1Qbv), frame preemption (802.1Qbu), and precise clock synchronization (802.1AS). Use Value: Guarantees ≤1 µs end-to-end jitter for servo command frames by leveraging QMan's hardware scheduler and hardware timestamping on both Ethernet ports. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS1021AXE7KQB | Single-core Cortex-A7 @ 1.0 GHz, no DPAA, no SEC, DDR3L only, no SerDes - lower performance and security. | Suitable for cost-sensitive, non-encrypted IoT edge nodes with basic routing; lacks hardware crypto and packet acceleration. | Select when BOM cost is primary constraint and cryptographic offload or >500 Mbps throughput is unnecessary. |
| LS1043ASE7QQB | Quad-core Cortex-A53 @ 1.6 GHz, full DPAA2, SEC, PCIe 2.0 x4, SATA 3.0, XFI - higher integration and bandwidth. | Targeted at carrier-grade access points and multi-service gateways requiring >2 Gbps encrypted throughput and PCIe expansion. | Choose when scaling beyond dual-core performance, adding NVMe storage via PCIe, or requiring 10GbE backhaul is required. |
Compared with LS1021AXE7KQB, LS1023ABE9PQB delivers 2× core count, hardware crypto acceleration, and DPAA offload for deterministic packet processing - making it suitable for secure industrial gateways. Against LS1043ASE7QQB, it trades quad-core headroom and 10GbE for lower power (8.5 W vs. 12 W) and smaller footprint - ideal for space-constrained edge deployments.
Availability
LS1023ABE9PQB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial gateways, secure edge routers, and time-sensitive networking bridges requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and traceable sourcing.
Supply support for LS1023ABE9PQB includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor leader specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets, with headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
The LS1023A product line delivers power-efficient, dual-core Arm-based SoCs optimized for secure, real-time edge networking - targeting industrial automation, smart infrastructure, and embedded gateways where reliability, security, and deterministic latency are critical.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the LS1023ABE9PQB?
The LS1023ABE9PQB operates at a maximum frequency of 1.2 GHz across both Arm Cortex-A53 cores. This speed is guaranteed under industrial temperature range (–40°C to +105°C) with appropriate thermal design and voltage regulation per NXP's DC electrical characteristics table (Section 3.1).
Does the LS1023ABE9PQB support DDR4 memory?
Yes, the LS1023ABE9PQB supports both DDR3L and DDR4 memory via its 32-bit memory controller, with data rates up to 1.6 GT/s. DDR4 operation requires proper VDD_DDR and VTT termination per JEDEC specifications and is validated in NXP's LS1023A Hardware Design Guide (AN5423).
How many Ethernet interfaces does the LS1023ABE9PQB integrate?
The LS1023ABE9PQB integrates two independent 1 Gbps Ethernet MACs (EC1 and EC2), each supporting RGMII and SGMII physical layer interfaces. Both MACs include full IEEE 1588v2 hardware timestamping engines for precision time synchronization in industrial applications.
Is the LS1023ABE9PQB pin-compatible with the LS1043A?
No, the LS1023ABE9PQB is not pin-compatible with the LS1043A. While both use 621-ball FC-PBGA packages, their ball maps differ significantly - especially in DDR, SerDes, and peripheral signal assignments - requiring unique PCB layouts per NXP's LS1023A and LS1043A pinout lists (Sections 2.2 and 2.4).
What security features are implemented in hardware on the LS1023ABE9PQB?
The LS1023ABE9PQB implements TrustZone-assisted secure boot, hardware-accelerated cryptography (AES-128/256, SHA-256, RSA-2048) via the Security Engine (SEC), immutable one-time-programmable (OTP) fuses for key storage, and tamper-detect circuitry - all documented in NXP's LS1023A Security Reference Manual (UM10842).
LS1023ABE9PQB Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 780-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- QorlQ LS1
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-A53
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 2 Core, 64-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.4GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- -
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR3L, DDR4
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 1GbE (4), 2.5GbE (2), 10GbE (1)
- SATA:
- SATA 6Gbps (1)
- USB:
- USB 3.0 + PHY (3)
- Voltage - I/O:
- -
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- ARM TZ, Boot Security
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 780-FBGA (23x23)
- Additional Interfaces:
- eMMC/SD/SDIO, I2C, SPI, UART
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
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