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NXP Semiconductors LS1023ASN8QQB
- Part No.:
- LS1023ASN8QQB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 780-FBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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LS1023ASN8QQB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ 1.6GHZ 780FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
LS1023ASN8QQB from NXP Semiconductors is a dual-core, 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 communications processor designed for embedded networking and industrial infrastructure. It delivers >10 Gb/s packet processing via DPAA acceleration, integrates a 1 MB L2 cache, supports DDR3L/DDR4 memory, and targets fanless branch routers and industrial PLCs.
For engineers reviewing the LS1023ASN8QQB datasheet, LS1023ASN8QQB pinout, LS1023ASN8QQB application, or LS1023ASN8QQB equivalent, key selection criteria include dual-core 64-bit ARM performance per watt, integrated Frame Manager with IEEE 1588 support, SerDes-configurable Gigabit Ethernet count, SEC 5.4 cryptographic throughput, and QUICC Engine legacy protocol offload capability.
Technical Context
The LS1023ASN8QQB implements two 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 cores with 32 KB I-Cache and 32 KB D-Cache per core, unified 1 MB L2 cache, and CoreLink CCI-400 coherent interconnect with SMMU for hardware-enforced memory protection in virtualized environments.
Its networking subsystem includes a 4-lane 10 GHz multi-protocol SerDes supporting up to six Gigabit Ethernet ports (with IEEE 1588 v2), three PCIe Gen2 interfaces, one SATA 3.0 controller, triple USB 3.0 with integrated PHY, and Frame Manager-based hardware packet parsing, classification, and IPsec offload via integrated SEC 5.4.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores | Dual 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.6 GHz; enables deterministic real-time control while maintaining Linux application compatibility. |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB unified cache; reduces memory bandwidth pressure and improves instruction/data hit rate for network stack and control plane tasks. |
| Memory Interface | 32-bit DDR3L/DDR4 controller; supports low-power DDR3L for fanless designs and future-proof DDR4 for higher bandwidth density. |
| SerDes Lanes | 4-lane 10 GHz multi-protocol SerDes; configurable as 6× 1Gbps Ethernet, 3× PCIe Gen2, or 1× SATA 3.0 + 2× PCIe Gen2 + 2× 1Gbps Ethernet. |
| Security Engine | SEC 5.4 with AES-256, SHA-2, RSA-4096, and IPsec offload; enables line-rate encrypted tunneling without CPU intervention. |
| Frame Manager | Hardware packet parser/classifier/policer with queue manager and buffer manager; handles Layer 2–4 header inspection and forwarding decisions at 10 Gb/s. |
| QUICC Engine | Integrated uQE supporting HDLC, TDM, and PROFIBUS; eliminates external protocol bridge ICs in industrial gateways and PLC backplanes. |
Pinout & Package
LS1023ASN8QQB is housed in a 23x23 mm, 621-pin FC-BGA package (S-PBGA-N621) with 0.8 mm ball pitch. Thermal pad on underside requires dedicated PCB thermal via array per NXP AN5077.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| DDR_CLK, DDR_CKE, DDR_CS | DDR3L/DDR4 Memory Clock & Control | Timing-critical signals requiring matched-length routing and termination; supports 1600 MT/s DDR3L or 2400 MT/s DDR4 operation. |
| SGMII0–SGMII5 | Gigabit Ethernet SerDes Lanes | Configurable differential pairs; each pair supports 1Gbps Ethernet with IEEE 1588 timestamping when routed as SGMII. |
| PCIE0_TX/RX, PCIE1_TX/RX, PCIE2_TX/RX | PCIe Gen2 Differential Pairs | Three independent x1 PCIe links; require AC coupling capacitors and 100 Ω differential impedance control. |
| USB3_DP0/DM0, USB3_DP1/DM1, USB3_DP2/DM2 | USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Differential Pairs | Triple integrated PHY; each pair supports 5 Gbps signaling with on-die termination and spread-spectrum clocking. |
| QSPI0_DQS, QSPI0_IO0–3 | QuadSPI Flash Interface | Single-ended 4-bit data bus with dedicated DQS strobe; enables XIP execution and secure boot from encrypted flash. |
| IFC_AD0–IFC_AD23 | NAND/NOR/OneNAND Flash Interface | 24-bit address/data multiplexed bus with CE#, WE#, RE#, ALE, CLE control; supports 8-bit or 16-bit NAND with BCH ECC. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Data Path Acceleration Architecture (DPAA) | Offloads packet classification, distribution, shaping, and buffer management from CPU cores-reducing software overhead by ≥70% in routing workloads. |
| Integrated Security Engine (SEC 5.4) | Processes IPsec ESP/AH, TLS/SSL, and DTLS at line rate up to 10 Gb/s using dedicated crypto pipelines and DMA engines. |
| Hardware Virtualization Support | ARM SMMU + CoreLink CCI-400 enables secure partitioning of memory and peripherals across VMs-critical for consolidated edge gateway deployments. |
| QUICC Engine (uQE) | Independent RISC engine handling HDLC framing, TDM time-slot assignment, and PROFIBUS protocol state machines-eliminates glue logic and reduces BOM cost. |
| Fanless Power Profile | Total system power ≤5 W under typical networking load; enables convection-cooled enclosures and extended temperature operation (-40°C to +105°C). |
Applications
| Branch Office Router | vCPE Edge Gateway |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Compact, fanless router aggregating broadband WAN, LTE failover, and LAN switching in retail or remote office locations. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main SoC executing OpenWrt/RouterOS, managing traffic steering, NAT, QoS, and encrypted tunnels via SEC 5.4. Use Value: Dual Cortex-A53 cores deliver sufficient control-plane throughput while DPAA handles 10 Gb/s forwarding-enabling single-chip, low-BOM routing without external switch fabric. |
Use Scenario: Virtualized customer premises equipment hosting multiple VNFs (firewall, DPI, VoIP) on a single hardware platform. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Host processor with SMMU-enforced memory isolation, running KVM hypervisor and ODP-accelerated packet I/O across VMs. Use Value: Hardware virtualization support and DPAA-driven zero-copy packet I/O reduce inter-VM latency and increase VNF density per watt-cutting CapEx and OpEx in telco edge deployments. |
| Industrial IoT Gateway | Security Appliance |
|
Use Scenario: Protocol-convergent gateway connecting Modbus RTU, PROFIBUS, and EtherNet/IP field devices to MQTT/HTTP cloud stacks. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time protocol handler via uQE for legacy industrial protocols, plus ARM cores for TLS-secured cloud connectivity and local policy enforcement. Use Value: Integrated QUICC Engine eliminates discrete protocol bridge ICs; SEC 5.4 enables end-to-end encrypted telemetry without performance penalty. |
Use Scenario: Unified threat management (UTM) appliance performing firewall, IPS, and SSL inspection at branch office scale. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Cryptographic accelerator (SEC 5.4) decrypts/re-encrypts TLS sessions; Frame Manager inspects decrypted payloads at wire speed. Use Value: Line-rate deep packet inspection with full SSL decryption enabled-achieving 10 Gb/s throughput while maintaining <100 µs added latency per packet. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS1043ASN7QQB | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.6 GHz; 2× more CPU threads and 2× L2 cache bandwidth vs. LS1023ASN8QQB. | Better suited for multi-VNF vCPE or high-throughput SD-WAN edge where control-plane concurrency exceeds dual-core capacity. | Select LS1043ASN7QQB when >2.5 GHz aggregate CPU throughput or >8 Gb/s sustained encrypted throughput is required. |
| IMX8MQXCVKHAZ | Quad-core Cortex-A53 @ 1.5 GHz + dual Cortex-M4F; no DPAA, no QUICC Engine, no SEC 5.4; only basic crypto (CAAM). | Targeted at multimedia-rich HMI and gateway applications-not optimized for high-throughput packet forwarding or industrial protocol bridging. | Choose i.MX 8M Quad for UI-centric edge devices needing GPU/VPU; avoid for DPAA-dependent or SEC-intensive networking roles. |
Compared with LS1043ASN7QQB, the LS1023ASN8QQB trades core count for lower power and smaller footprint-ideal for space-constrained, thermally limited deployments. Against i.MX 8M Quad, LS1023ASN8QQB provides hardened networking acceleration and industrial protocol support absent in application-focused SoCs.
Availability
LS1023ASN8QQB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for branch office routers, industrial PLCs, and vCPE edge gateways requiring stable component supply, long lifecycle assurance, and qualified industrial temperature grade (-40°C to +105°C).
Supply support for LS1023ASN8QQB 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 focused on secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets, with deep expertise in ARM-based communications processors and trusted execution environments.
The LS1023ASN8QQB belongs to the QorIQ LS series-designed specifically for cost-optimized, fanless embedded networking and industrial control applications requiring deterministic real-time response, hardware-accelerated packet processing, and legacy protocol support.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR4 speed supported by LS1023ASN8QQB?
The LS1023ASN8QQB supports DDR4-2400 (1200 MHz) with a 32-bit bus width, delivering up to 19.2 GB/s peak memory bandwidth. This configuration requires strict PCB layout adherence to JEDEC DDR4 timing budgets and on-die termination calibration during boot. LS1023ASN8QQB also maintains backward compatibility with DDR3L-1600 for legacy design reuse.
Does LS1023ASN8QQB support IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol in hardware?
Yes, LS1023ASN8QQB provides full hardware timestamping for IEEE 1588 v2 PTP across all six configurable Gigabit Ethernet ports via its Frame Manager. Timestamp resolution is 8 ns, with hardware-assisted correction for ingress/egress delays and transparent clock functionality-enabling sub-microsecond synchronization in industrial automation networks.
Can LS1023ASN8QQB boot directly from QuadSPI flash?
Yes, LS1023ASN8QQB supports secure boot from QuadSPI flash using its ROM-based boot loader. The device verifies signed firmware images via SHA-256 and RSA-2048 before execution, and supports encrypted image loading using keys stored in eFuse. Boot configuration is set via hardware strapping pins (BOOT_CFG[0:7]).
What peripheral interfaces does LS1023ASN8QQB provide for industrial I/O expansion?
LS1023ASN8QQB offers IFC (NAND/NOR/OneNAND), QuadSPI, SD/eMMC, dual DUART + six LP UARTs, four I²C/SPI controllers, GPIO, FlexTimers, and PWM outputs. These enable direct connection to industrial displays, sensors, actuators, and fieldbus modules-without requiring external bridge chips in PLC or HMI designs.
Is LS1023ASN8QQB pin-compatible with LS1043A-series processors?
No, LS1023ASN8QQB is not pin-compatible with LS1043A-series processors. Although both use 621-ball FC-BGA packages, ball mapping differs significantly-especially for DDR, SerDes, and PCIe signals. Migration from LS1023A to LS1043A requires PCB redesign and signal integrity revalidation per NXP AN5077 and AN5422.
LS1023ASN8QQB Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 780-FBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- QorIQ® Layerscape
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-A53
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 2 Core, 64-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.6GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- -
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR3L, DDR4
- Graphics Acceleration:
- -
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 1GbE (7) or 10GbE (1) & 1GbE (5)
- SATA:
- SATA 6Gbps (1)
- USB:
- USB 3.0 (2) + PHY
- Voltage - I/O:
- -
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 105°C
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- Secure Boot, TrustZone®
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 780-FCPBGA (23x23)
- Additional Interfaces:
- -
LS1023ASN8QQB FAQ
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6.How does Aetrix verify that LS1023ASN8QQB is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?
All LS1023ASN8QQB products on Aetrix are procured from qualified distributors and authorized channels. Our dedicated quality assurance team conducts strict verification, including traceability checks and, if necessary, third-party testing. This ensures that LS1023ASN8QQB meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of LS1023ASN8QQB?
All LS1023ASN8QQB units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with LS1023ASN8QQB, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
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.
3.The LS1023ASN8QQB part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for LS1023ASN8QQB:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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