NXP Semiconductors LS1024A-SWSP-BAS

Overview

LS1024A-SWSP-BAS from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a software support package for the QorIQ LS1024A communications processor, providing access to OpenWRT-based BSPs, packet forwarding engine binaries, VoIP module binaries, and Linux kernel 3.2.54 source code. It targets embedded network gateway development with carrier-grade voice, IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack routing, and hardware-accelerated NAT/SPI firewall.

For engineers reviewing the LS1024A-SWSP-BAS datasheet, LS1024A-SWSP-BAS application scope, LS1024A-SWSP-BAS licensing terms, or LS1024A-SWSP-BAS software support level, this page details its role in accelerating OpenWRT-based gateway firmware development, validating fast-path networking features (PPPoE, IPsec, RTP relay), and enabling integration of third-party stacks including OSGi, IMS/VoLTE, and DPI solutions.

Technical Context

The LS1024A-SWSP-BAS delivers Basic-tier software support for the LS1024A processor, including U-Boot, Linux kernel 3.2.54, filesystem, and drivers for PCIe, USB, SATA, SPI, UART, and Gigabit Ethernet MAC. It enables hardware offload of TCP segmentation (TSO) and large receive offload (LRO) via the programmable packet forwarding engine.

It supports VoIP services using G.711, G.729a/b, and G.722 codecs with echo cancellation, VAD, SRTP, and Asterisk PBX integration. Fast Path acceleration covers TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, PPPoE, NAT/NAPT, IPsec/SSL, and multicast forwarding - all validated on the LS1024A's dual ARM Cortex-A7 cores and integrated datapath accelerator.

Key Specifications

Availability

LS1024A-SWSP-BAS is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for residential gateway, SMB VoIP router, enterprise branch firewall, and MoCA 2.0/DECT-ULE gateway designs requiring stable component supply and long-term software maintenance.

Supply support for LS1024A-SWSP-BAS 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 company formed from the acquisition of Freescale Semiconductor in 2015, specializing in secure connectivity, automotive, industrial, and networking solutions.

The LS1024A-SWSP-BAS belongs to the QorIQ LS1 family software support portfolio, designed to accelerate time-to-market for Linux-based communications processors targeting multi-service residential and enterprise gateways with integrated voice, security, and high-throughput data path acceleration.

FAQ

What is the LS1024A-SWSP-BAS and how does it differ from LS1024A-SWSP-PLS?

The LS1024A-SWSP-BAS is the Basic-tier software support package for the QorIQ LS1024A processor, offering 50 hours of annual software support, access to production releases only, and limited issue tracking (1 user). In contrast, LS1024A-SWSP-PLS provides Premium Plus support with 100 hours, early test code access, and custom feature requests. Both include the same core software assets - kernel, BSPs, PPFE and VoIP binaries - but differ strictly in service entitlements, not functionality.

Does the LS1024A-SWSP-BAS include source code for the packet forwarding engine or VoIP module?

No, the LS1024A-SWSP-BAS includes only precompiled binaries for the Packet Forwarding Engine (PPFE) and VoIP module - not their source code. Source access is limited to U-Boot, Linux kernel 3.2.54, board support packages, and filesystem components. The PPFE and VoIP binaries are provided as optimized, field-hardened executables validated for LS1024A hardware acceleration and carrier-grade voice performance.

Can LS1024A-SWSP-BAS be used with hardware other than the LS1024A processor?

No, LS1024A-SWSP-BAS is specifically licensed and validated for use with the QorIQ LS1024A communications processor. Its BSPs, kernel patches, driver stack (including PCIe, USB, and Gigabit Ethernet MAC), and binary modules (PPFE, VoIP) are tightly coupled to the LS1024A's dual Cortex-A7 architecture, memory map, and integrated accelerators. Deployment on LS1023A, LS1043A, or non-NXP SoCs is unsupported and requires separate licensing and porting effort.

What networking protocols and security features are enabled out-of-the-box with LS1024A-SWSP-BAS?

LS1024A-SWSP-BAS enables IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack routing, PPPoE, NAT/NAPT, 802.1q VLAN, DHCP/DHCPv6, IGMP/MLDv2, IPsec (IKEv2), OpenSSL, SPI firewall, and L2TP out-of-the-box. Fast Path acceleration covers TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, PPPoE, NAT, IPsec, and multicast forwarding. Deep packet inspection (DPI) is supported via third-party integrations but not included natively in the LS1024A-SWSP-BAS package.

Is the LS1024A-SWSP-BAS compatible with OpenWRT community builds or only with Freescale/NXP's hardened distribution?

The LS1024A-SWSP-BAS is exclusively compatible with Freescale/NXP's hardened OpenWRT Application Solution Kit (ASK), which includes proprietary kernel patches, BSPs, and binary modules (PPFE, VoIP) not present in upstream OpenWRT. Community OpenWRT builds lack LS1024A-specific hardware enablement, fast-path acceleration, and carrier-grade voice features - making them incompatible with LS1024A-SWSP-BAS licensing and functional scope.