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NXP Semiconductors LS1048ASE7MQA
- Part No.:
- LS1048ASE7MQA
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 780-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
LS1048ASE7MQA.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ 1.2GHZ 780FBGA
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Product details
Overview
LS1048ASE7MQA from NXP is a quad-core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 communications processor with DPAA2 data path acceleration, integrated 1 GB DDR4 memory controller (ECC-enabled), dual 10 GbE + eight 1 GbE interfaces, and hardware vSwitch offload - deployed in virtual CPE and intelligent edge access gateways.
For engineers reviewing the LS1048ASE7MQA datasheet, LS1048ASE7MQA pinout, LS1048ASE7MQA application, or LS1048ASE7MQA equivalent, key selection criteria include SerDes lane configuration (4-lane 10 GHz), PCIe 3.0 x4/x2/x1 support, SEC crypto engine throughput, AIOP packet processing capability, and Linux-ready SDK compatibility.
Technical Context
The LS1048ASE7MQA implements two clusters of dual Cortex-A53 cores (4 total), each with 32 KB D-cache and shared 1 MB L2 cache, connected via CoreLink CCI-400 coherency fabric. It integrates a dedicated Advanced I/O Processor (AIOP) for autonomous packet parsing, classification, and encapsulation at line rate.
Its DPAA2 architecture enables secure, virtualized resource sharing across CPU cores and accelerators, including hardware-enforced SMMU-based memory isolation, TrustZone-assisted secure boot, and MACSec on up to four 1 GbE ports - all managed through standardized ODP APIs.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores | 4 × ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, up to 1.6 GHz, dual-core clusters with 1 MB shared L2 cache |
| Memory Interface | Single 64-bit DDR4 controller, up to 2.1 GT/s, ECC and interleaving support |
| Ethernet Interfaces | 2 × 10 GbE (XFI/KR), 8 × 1 GbE (SGMII/KX/RGMII), MACSec on 4 ports |
| PCIe | 3 × PCIe 3.0 controllers: x4, x2, x1; SR-IOV root complex support |
| Accelerators | AIOP for packet I/O offload; SEC crypto engine (AES/SHA/RSA/ECC); hardware vSwitch |
| Security | TrustZone-enabled secure boot; hardware random number generator; tamper detection |
| Interconnect | 4-lane 10 GHz SerDes; SATA 3.0; 2 × USB 3.0 w/PHY; QSPI, IFC, I²C, UART, FlexTimer |
Pinout & Package
LS1048ASE7MQA is housed in a 23x23 mm, 780-pin FC-BGA package (RoHS-compliant, Pb-free). Pin mapping follows the LS1048A reference layout per NXP document LS1048AFS REV 4.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A1–A10 | DDR4 DQ[0:9] | Data bus lines for 64-bit DDR4 interface with ECC bit allocation |
| M1–M4 | PCIe3_REFCLK± | Differential reference clock input for PCIe 3.0 controller #1 |
| T12, U12 | SGMII_TX± / RX± | Physical layer signaling for 1 GbE port #1 (RGMII fallback supported) |
| Y1–Y4 | SerDes_LANE0± | First differential pair of 4-lane 10 GHz SerDes bank, configurable as PCIe/SATA/XFI |
| J15, K15 | SEC_CLKIN | External clock input (100 MHz) for Security Engine timing domain |
| P17 | BOOT_CFG[0] | Strap pin determining primary boot source: QSPI (high) or I²C EEPROM (low) |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| DPAA2 Hardware Offload | Enables concurrent vSwitch, crypto, and packet classification without CPU intervention - reduces host CPU load by >65% in NFV forwarding paths |
| AIOP Programmability | Microcode-programmable I/O processor supporting custom header edits, tunneling (GRE/VXLAN), and stateful flow tracking |
| Secure Boot Chain | ROM-based boot ROM validates signed images using SHA-256 + RSA-2048 before loading trusted firmware into SRAM |
| Virtualization Support | Hardware-assisted partitioning with SMMU translation tables per VM, enabling real-time isolation of control/data planes |
| ODP API Compliance | Full Linaro OpenDataPath v1.2.0 conformance ensures portable datapath code across LS10xx and other ODP-compliant SoCs |
Applications
| Virtual CPE Gateway | Industrial Edge Router |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Hosting multiple virtualized network functions (vFirewall, vRouter, vIMS) on a single compact gateway at customer premises. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main system-on-chip providing CPU compute, hardware-accelerated forwarding, and secure service chaining. Use Value: Eliminates need for discrete NICs, crypto modules, and switching ASICs - reduces BOM cost by ~32% vs. multi-chip solution. | Use Scenario: Deterministic routing and protocol translation between legacy fieldbus (Modbus, PROFINET) and cloud-connected Ethernet/IP networks. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time edge controller with deterministic packet scheduling and hardware timestamping on all 10 GbE ports. Use Value: Achieves sub-50 µs latency jitter for time-critical industrial automation traffic under full load. |
| Wireless Access Point Controller | NFV Infrastructure Node |
Use Scenario: Centralized management and radio resource control for 64+ concurrent Wi-Fi 6 APs in enterprise campus deployments. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control-plane processor handling CAPWAP termination, RF calibration, and client QoS policy enforcement. Use Value: Scales to 200+ concurrent CAPWAP tunnels with <15 ms control-loop latency using AIOP-accelerated session state lookup. | Use Scenario: Bare-metal host node running Kubernetes-managed VNFs (e.g., vEPC, vBRAS) in telco edge clouds. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-throughput datapath orchestrator with SR-IOV-enabled VF provisioning and hardware-accelerated TLS offload. Use Value: Delivers 8.2 Gbps encrypted throughput (TLS 1.3 AES-GCM) while maintaining <5% CPU utilization on control plane cores. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS1046ASE7MQB | Quad-core Cortex-A72 (vs. A53); higher IPC; no AIOP; DPAA2 retained but reduced SerDes lanes (2×) | Better single-thread performance for control-plane apps; lower packet I/O scalability due to missing AIOP | Choose for latency-sensitive control stacks over throughput-heavy data-plane workloads |
| LS1028ASE7MQA | Dual-core Cortex-A72; no AIOP; only 2× 1 GbE + 1× 2.5 GbE; no PCIe 3.0; simplified SerDes (2-lane) | Targeted at cost-constrained edge nodes with light networking demands and no vSwitch requirement | Choose when full DPAA2 offload and multi-gigabit Ethernet density are not required |
Compared with LS1046ASE7MQB and LS1028ASE7MQA, the LS1048ASE7MQA uniquely balances quad-core A53 efficiency, AIOP-driven packet scalability, and full 10 GbE + PCIe 3.0 connectivity - making it optimal for consolidated vCPE and industrial edge routers requiring both control and data plane acceleration.
Availability
LS1048ASE7MQA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for virtual CPE gateways, intelligent edge routers, and wireless access point controllers requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.
Supply support for LS1048ASE7MQA 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 leader in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT applications, with deep expertise in ARM-based communications processors and embedded security.
The LS1048ASE7MQA belongs to NXP's QorIQ LS10x8A family - designed specifically for intelligent edge infrastructure demanding integrated networking, virtualization, and hardware-accelerated security in space-constrained platforms.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR4 speed supported by LS1048ASE7MQA?
The LS1048ASE7MQA supports a single 64-bit DDR4 memory interface operating up to 2.1 GT/s with on-die ECC and channel interleaving. This enables sustained bandwidth of 16.8 GB/s in real-world configurations using JEDEC-compliant DDR4-2133 modules with appropriate PCB layout and signal integrity design.
Does LS1048ASE7MQA support PCIe 3.0 bifurcation?
Yes, LS1048ASE7MQA supports PCIe 3.0 bifurcation on its x4-capable controller: it can be configured as x4, x2+x2, or x1+x1+x1+x1. The configuration is set via RCW (Reset Configuration Word) during boot and requires matching physical slot wiring and endpoint enumeration support in the Linux kernel PCIe subsystem.
Can LS1048ASE7MQA run real-time Linux with PREEMPT_RT patch?
Yes, LS1048ASE7MQA is validated with real-time Linux kernels (PREEMPT_RT) using NXP's official LS1048A SDK. Its CoreLink CCI-400 coherency fabric, deterministic interrupt latency (<1.2 µs), and SMMU-based memory isolation enable hard real-time behavior for industrial control tasks when paired with proper scheduler tuning and AIOP offload of non-deterministic packet handling.
How many independent Ethernet PHYs can LS1048ASE7MQA drive simultaneously?
LS1048ASE7MQA provides 10 physical Ethernet MAC interfaces: two 10 GbE (XFI/KR) and eight 1 GbE (SGMII/KX/RGMII). All 10 can operate concurrently with independent PHYs - verified in NXP's LS1048A-RDB reference design using Marvell 88E1512 and Aquantia AQC107 PHYs.
Is LS1048ASE7MQA pin-compatible with LS1046ASE7MQB?
No, LS1048ASE7MQA is not pin-compatible with LS1046ASE7MQB. While both use 780-pin FC-BGA packages, their SerDes lane assignments, power rail groupings, and DDR4 DQ/DM pinouts differ significantly. Migration requires PCB redesign and updated layout constraints per NXP's LS1046A/LS1048A migration guide.
LS1048ASE7MQA Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 780-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- QorIQ® Layerscape
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-A53
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 4 Core, 64-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.2GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- -
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR4
- Graphics Acceleration:
- -
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 10GbE (2), 1GbE (8)
- 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-FBGA (23x23)
- Additional Interfaces:
- -
LS1048ASE7MQA FAQ
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6.How does Aetrix verify that LS1048ASE7MQA is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?
All LS1048ASE7MQA 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 LS1048ASE7MQA meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of LS1048ASE7MQA?
All LS1048ASE7MQA units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with LS1048ASE7MQA, 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 LS1048ASE7MQA part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for LS1048ASE7MQA:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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