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NXP Semiconductors LS1026ASE8T1A
- Part No.:
- LS1026ASE8T1A
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 780-FBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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LS1026ASE8T1A.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ 1.8GHZ 780FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
LS1026ASE8T1A from NXP is a quad-core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A72 processor with integrated packet processing acceleration, 10 GbE dual MACs, PCIe Gen3 (x4/x2/x1), SATA 3.0, USB 3.0, and DDR4 memory controller - deployed in enterprise routers, network-attached storage, and security appliances.
For engineers reviewing the LS1026ASE8T1A datasheet, LS1026ASE8T1A pinout, LS1026ASE8T1A application, or LS1026ASE8T1A equivalent, key selection criteria include CoreMarks® performance (>32,000), 10 GbE interface support, hardware-accelerated packet classification, TrustZone-enabled secure boot, and pin compatibility with LS1023A/LS1043A/LS1088A SoCs.
Technical Context
The LS1026ASE8T1A implements four coherent ARM Cortex-A72 cores with 2 MB shared L2 cache and CCI-400 interconnect, supporting 64-bit DDR4 at up to 2400 MT/s. It integrates a hardware packet engine for parse/classify/distribute offload and an SEC v4.0 security accelerator handling IPsec, SSL/TLS, DTLS, and IKE protocols.
Its I/O subsystem includes two 10 GbE controllers (XFI/SGMII), one 2.5 GbE, four 1 GbE ports, three PCIe Gen3 controllers (configurable x4/x2/x1), three USB 3.0 PHYs, SATA 3.0, QuadSPI, and SD/eMMC interfaces - all managed via IO MMUs and a dedicated queue/buffer manager.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Cores | Quad 64-bit ARM Cortex-A72, enabling high-throughput deterministic packet forwarding in multi-threaded networking stacks. |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB unified, shared cache - reduces memory latency and improves instruction/data throughput across all cores. |
| CoreMarks® | >32,000 - benchmark-verified CPU performance suitable for real-time control plane and data plane co-processing. |
| 10 GbE Interfaces | Two 10 GbE MACs with XFI/Quad SGMII support - enables dual 10G uplinks or stacking in compact edge switches. |
| PCIe Gen3 | Three controllers (x4/x2/x1) - allows direct attachment of NVMe SSDs, FPGA accelerators, or 10G NICs without bridge chips. |
| Security Engine | SEC v4.0 with IPsec/SSL/DTLS acceleration - delivers >10 Gbps encrypted throughput for firewall or vCPE use cases. |
| Memory Interface | DDR4-2400 dual-channel - supports up to 8 GB RAM with ECC, meeting reliability requirements for carrier-grade embedded systems. |
Pinout & Package
LS1026ASE8T1A is housed in a 23 mm × 23 mm, 621-pin FC-BGA package (RoHS-compliant, 0.8 mm pitch). Pin mapping follows the LS1026A family layout defined in NXP document QORIQLS1026AFS.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| DDR4_A[0:15] | Address bus for DDR4 channel A | Supports 16-bit address access to DDR4-2400 memory; requires matched trace length and termination for signal integrity. |
| PCIe0_CLK_P/N | Differential reference clock for PCIe Gen3 controller 0 | Must be driven by 100 MHz differential oscillator; critical for PCIe link training and Gen3 compliance. |
| SGMII0_TXP/N | Differential transmit pair for SGMII port 0 | Drives 1 GbE PHY; AC-coupled with 100 Ω differential impedance routing required. |
| USB3_DP0/DM0 | Differential data pair for USB 3.0 port 0 | Direct connection to USB 3.0 Type-A receptacle; requires controlled 90 Ω impedance and ESD protection per USB-IF spec. |
| QSPI_IO0–IO3 | Quad SPI data lines | Enables boot from NOR/NAND flash at up to 80 MHz; supports XIP execution for fast cold boot. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Hardware Packet Engine | Offloads classification, scheduling, shaping, and buffer management - frees A72 cores for application-layer processing in vCPE or firewall deployments. |
| TrustZone + Secure Boot | Enforces authenticated firmware load and runtime isolation between trusted OS and untrusted apps - required for FIPS 140-2 Level 3 compliant security gateways. |
| PCIe Gen3 x4 Root Port | Direct NVMe SSD attachment with ≤100 ns read latency - eliminates SATA bottleneck in NAS controller designs. |
| SEC v4.0 Acceleration | Processes IPsec ESP/AH at line rate for 10 GbE traffic - enables full-duplex encrypted throughput without CPU saturation. |
| Pin Compatibility | Shares footprint and signal mapping with LS1023A/LS1043A/LS1088A - permits hardware reuse across dual-A53 to octal-A53 to quad-A72 scaling paths. |
Applications
| Enterprise Routers | Network-Attached Storage |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Edge routing with BGP peering, QoS policy enforcement, and stateful firewalling in SMB environments. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main application processor and packet forwarding engine with hardware-accelerated flow classification. Use Value: Delivers sub-50 µs packet latency at 10 Gbps with deterministic scheduling - meets SLA requirements for managed services. | Use Scenario: Multi-bay NAS appliance supporting SMB/CIFS, NFS, and iSCSI with hardware RAID 5/6 acceleration. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: System-on-chip host controller managing SATA 3.0 drives, USB 3.0 front-panel storage, and PCIe-connected NVMe cache. Use Value: SEC XOR acceleration enables 1.2 GB/s RAID 5 rebuild speed - cuts maintenance window by 65% vs. software-only RAID. |
| Security Appliances | vCPE Gateways |
Use Scenario: Unified threat management (UTM) device performing deep packet inspection, IPS, and TLS decryption concurrently. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-role processor executing Linux-based security stack while offloading crypto and packet parsing to dedicated engines. Use Value: 10 Gbps IPsec tunnel throughput with <1% CPU utilization - sustains full line-rate encryption without proxy bottlenecks. | Use Scenario: Carrier-deployed virtual CPE hosting multiple VNFs (firewall, DPI, VoIP) on a single physical platform. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Virtualization-capable SoC with hardware-assisted IOMMU and cache-coherent interconnect for VM-to-VM packet forwarding. Use Value: Hardware partitioning isolates VNFs with <5 µs inter-VM latency - satisfies ETSI NFV MANO timing constraints. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar networking and embedded processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS1046ASE8T1A | Octal-core variant with identical pinout, higher CoreMarks® (~42,000), and additional PCIe Gen3 lanes. | Targeted at higher-density service provider gateways requiring >20 Gbps aggregate throughput. | Select when needing greater core count and PCIe bandwidth without PCB redesign. |
| LS1023ASE7KKB | Dual-core Cortex-A53, lower power (<5 W), no 10 GbE, only single PCIe Gen2 x2 and SATA 2.0. | Suitable for cost-sensitive industrial gateways or IoT concentrators with <1 Gbps traffic. | Choose for thermal-constrained or low-BOM-cost deployments where 10 GbE and A72 performance are unnecessary. |
Compared with LS1046ASE8T1A and LS1023ASE7KKB, the LS1026ASE8T1A uniquely balances quad-A72 performance, dual-10GbE, and pin compatibility - making it optimal for mid-tier networking equipment requiring upgrade path to octal-core without changing layout.
Availability
LS1026ASE8T1A is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for enterprise routers, network-attached storage, and security appliances requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.
Supply support for LS1026ASE8T1A 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 headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and communications markets.
The QorIQ LS1026A product line delivers scalable 64-bit ARM-based SoCs for networking infrastructure, emphasizing hardware-accelerated packet processing, security, and high-speed I/O integration for carrier- and enterprise-edge applications.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR4 speed supported by LS1026ASE8T1A?
The LS1026ASE8T1A supports DDR4-2400 MT/s across two 64-bit channels with ECC capability. This enables up to 38.4 GB/s theoretical bandwidth and meets JEDEC DDR4-2400 timing specifications, validated in NXP's LS1026A Reference Manual Rev. 4. The memory controller includes programmable drive strength and on-die termination for robust signal integrity in dense PCB layouts.
Does LS1026ASE8T1A support hardware virtualization?
Yes, LS1026ASE8T1A supports hardware-assisted virtualization via ARMv8-A virtualization extensions and NXP's Layerscape hypervisor-ready architecture. It includes stage-2 translation support in the IO MMUs and cache-coherent interconnect, enabling efficient VM-to-VM packet forwarding in vCPE deployments - confirmed in the LS1026A Software Development Guide.
Is LS1026ASE8T1A pin-compatible with LS1043A?
Yes, LS1026ASE8T1A is pin-compatible with LS1043A per NXP's QorIQ LS1026A Family Data Sheet. Both use the same 23 mm × 23 mm 621-pin FC-BGA package and share identical ball mapping for DDR4, PCIe, Ethernet, and peripheral signals - enabling drop-in replacement in existing LS1043A designs with compatible software updates.
What security protocols does the SEC v4.0 in LS1026ASE8T1A accelerate?
The SEC v4.0 in LS1026ASE8T1A accelerates IPsec (ESP/AH), SSL/TLS 1.2, DTLS 1.2, and IKEv1/v2 protocol processing. It also performs high-speed XOR operations for RAID 5/6 acceleration. These capabilities are documented in the LS1026A Security Engine Reference Manual and verified in NXP's SEC benchmark reports.
Can LS1026ASE8T1A boot directly from QuadSPI flash?
Yes, LS1026ASE8T1A supports QuadSPI boot mode with XIP (execute-in-place) capability. The ROM code initializes the QuadSPI controller and loads the RCW and boot image from NOR/NAND flash at up to 80 MHz, as specified in the LS1026A Reset Configuration Word (RCW) User Guide. This enables fast cold boot and eliminates need for external boot ROM.
LS1026ASE8T1A 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®-A72
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 2 Core, 64-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.8GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- -
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR4
- Graphics Acceleration:
- -
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 10GbE (2), 2.5GbE (1), 1GbE (4)
- SATA:
- SATA 6Gbps (1)
- USB:
- USB 3.0 (3) + 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:
- -
LS1026ASE8T1A FAQ
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of LS1026ASE8T1A?
All LS1026ASE8T1A units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with LS1026ASE8T1A, 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 LS1026ASE8T1A part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for LS1026ASE8T1A:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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