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NXP Semiconductors LS1048ASE7Q1A
- Part No.:
- LS1048ASE7Q1A
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 780-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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LS1048ASE7Q1A.pdf
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- IC MPU QORIQ 1.6GHZ 780FBGA
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Product details
Overview
LS1048ASE7Q1A from NXP is a 4-core ARM Cortex-A53 64-bit communications processor with DPAA2 data path acceleration, integrated 1 MB L2 cache per core cluster, DDR4 memory controller (2.1 GT/s), and dual 10 GbE + eight 1 GbE interfaces - deployed in virtual CPE and intelligent edge access gateways.
For engineers reviewing the LS1048ASE7Q1A datasheet, LS1048ASE7Q1A pinout, LS1048ASE7Q1A application, or LS1048ASE7Q1A equivalent, key selection criteria include vSwitch offload capability, SR-IOV–enabled PCIe 3.0 support, hardware-accelerated crypto (SEC), TrustZone security, and Linux-ready SDK integration for NFV and industrial edge deployments.
Technical Context
The LS1048ASE7Q1A implements two clusters of dual Cortex-A53 cores (4 total), each with 1 MB shared L2 cache and coherent interconnect via CoreLink CCI-400. It integrates DPAA2 with AIOP for autonomous packet parsing, classification, and encapsulation at line rate.
Networking is served by four SerDes lanes (10 GHz), supporting up to two 10 GbE (XFI/KR) and eight 1 GbE (SGMII/KX/RGMII) ports with MACSec on four 1 GbE links, plus PCIe 3.0 (x4/x2/3×1), SATA 3.0, and dual USB 3.0 with PHY.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores | 4 × ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, up to 1.6 GHz, organized in two dual-core clusters |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core cluster, enabling low-latency inter-core data sharing in multi-threaded networking workloads |
| DDR Interface | 64-bit DDR4 controller with ECC and interleaving, supports up to 2.1 GT/s - delivers >17 GB/s sustained memory bandwidth |
| Ethernet Interfaces | 2 × 10 GbE (XFI/KR) + 8 × 1 GbE (SGMII/KX/RGMII), with hardware vSwitch offload and MACSec on 4 ports |
| PCIe | 3 × PCIe 3.0 controllers (x4/x2/3×1), supporting SR-IOV root complex mode for virtualized NIC partitioning |
| Security Engine | SEC v4.0 with AES-GCM, SHA-2, RSA-4096 acceleration and TrustZone-enabled secure boot enforcement |
| AIOP | Advanced I/O Processor with autonomous packet processing - reduces CPU load for header manipulation, classification, and tunneling |
Pinout & Package
LS1048ASE7Q1A is housed in a 23 mm × 23 mm, 1296-pin FC-BGA package (RoHS-compliant, Pb-free). Pin mapping follows NXP's LS1048A Reference Manual Rev. 5, with dedicated SerDes banks, DDR4 DQ/DQS groups, and isolated power domains for CPU, I/O, and SerDes.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| DDR4_DQ[0:63] | DDR4 Data Bus | 64-bit bidirectional data interface with on-die termination and per-byte write leveling for signal integrity at 2.1 GT/s |
| PCIe_RX[0:3]/TX[0:3] | PCIe 3.0 Differential Lanes | Four independent high-speed serial lanes supporting x1/x2/x4 link widths and automatic lane reversal |
| SGMII_RX[0:7]/TX[0:7] | 1 GbE Physical Layer Interface | Eight differential SGMII pairs - each connects directly to external PHY or supports RGMII via internal SerDes mux |
| USB3_DP/DM[0:1] | USB 3.0 High-Speed Interface | Dual integrated USB 3.0 PHYs with SS/HS/FS mode support and built-in VBUS detection |
| SEC_CLK/SEC_RST | Security Subsystem Control | Dedicated clock/reset signals for SEC v4.0 engine - required for secure boot and cryptographic key provisioning |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| DPAA2 Architecture | Enables concurrent, secure sharing of accelerators (SEC, AIOP, QMAN) across multiple OS instances in virtualized environments |
| vSwitch Hardware Offload | Performs bridging, VLAN tagging, flow steering, and metering at wire rate without CPU intervention |
| SR-IOV Support | Allows PCIe endpoints (e.g., 10 GbE NICs) to be partitioned into multiple virtual functions - critical for NFV workload isolation |
| TrustZone + Secure Boot | Hardware-enforced secure boot chain from ROM to Linux kernel, preventing unauthorized firmware or bootloader execution |
| Linux SDK Integration | Pre-integrated Yocto-based BSP with ODP APIs, VortiQa applications, and upstreamed drivers - cuts time-to-first-packet by >40% |
Applications
| Virtual CPE Gateway | Industrial Edge Controller |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Consolidating routing, firewall, VoIP, and Wi-Fi management in a single-box residential gateway running OpenWrt or commercial vCPE software. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main application processor executing Linux, managing network stacks, and offloading packet forwarding via DPAA2 AIOP. Use Value: Eliminates need for discrete switch ASIC and crypto co-processor - reduces BOM cost by ~$12 and board area by 35%. | Use Scenario: Real-time protocol translation (Modbus TCP ↔ PROFINET) and deterministic control in factory automation gateways with TSN-capable Ethernet. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-role processor: real-time control host (via Linux PREEMPT_RT) and high-throughput data concentrator with hardware timestamping. Use Value: Enables sub-100 µs packet latency and <1 ppm jitter using DPAA2 QoS queues and FlexTimer-triggered GPIO events. |
| Wireless Access Point Controller | NFV Infrastructure Node |
Use Scenario: Centralized control plane for 64+ APs in enterprise Wi-Fi 6 deployments, handling CAPWAP termination, RF optimization, and client load balancing. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control-plane processor running CAPWAP daemon and orchestrating data-plane forwarding via DPAA2 QMAN and BMAN. Use Value: Sustains 200 K CAPWAP sessions with <5 ms control-path latency using SEC-accelerated TLS 1.3 handshakes. | Use Scenario: Hosting containerized vFirewall, vRouter, and vIDS microservices in telco edge clouds with Kubernetes-managed resource allocation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Virtualization host with hardware-assisted VM isolation (ARM EL2), SR-IOV NIC passthrough, and DPAA2-accelerated packet I/O. Use Value: Achieves 40 Gbps aggregate throughput across 8 VMs with <2% CPU overhead - verified using FD.io VPP benchmarks. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS1046ASE7Q1A | 4-core Cortex-A72 (1.8 GHz), no AIOP, only 4 × 1 GbE + 1 × 10 GbE, lacks vSwitch offload | Better single-thread performance but lower packet-per-second density; suited for compute-heavy control planes over data-plane scaling | Select LS1046ASE7Q1A when prioritizing CPU-bound tasks (e.g., deep packet inspection) over hardware-accelerated forwarding. |
| LS1028ASE7K1A | 2-core Cortex-A72 (1.5 GHz), no DPAA2, no AIOP, only 2 × 1 GbE + 1 × 2.5 GbE, no PCIe 3.0 | Targeted at cost-sensitive industrial HMI and gateway applications requiring basic connectivity and real-time Linux, not NFV or vCPE | Choose LS1028ASE7K1A for footprint-constrained designs where DPAA2, vSwitch, or multi-gigabit Ethernet are unnecessary. |
Compared with LS1046ASE7Q1A and LS1028ASE7K1A, the LS1048ASE7Q1A uniquely delivers balanced 4-core A53 throughput, full DPAA2 offload, and 10 GbE+8×1GbE density - making it the only option among the three qualified for carrier-grade vCPE and NFV infrastructure nodes.
Availability
LS1048ASE7Q1A is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for virtual CPE gateways, intelligent edge access systems, and NFV infrastructure nodes requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and traceable sourcing.
Supply support for LS1048ASE7Q1A 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 processors and embedded security.
The LS1048ASE7Q1A belongs to NXP's QorIQ LS10x8A family - designed specifically for intelligent edge infrastructure demanding hardware-accelerated networking, virtualization readiness, and Linux ecosystem maturity.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR4 speed supported by LS1048ASE7Q1A?
The LS1048ASE7Q1A supports DDR4 memory at up to 2.1 GT/s with ECC and interleaving enabled. This translates to a theoretical peak bandwidth of 17.0 GB/s across its 64-bit bus. The controller supports JEDEC-standard DDR4-1600 to DDR4-2133 modules, and timing parameters must comply with NXP's LS1048A Hardware Design Guide Rev. 4 for signal integrity validation.
Does LS1048ASE7Q1A support TrustZone-based secure boot?
Yes, LS1048ASE7Q1A implements ARM TrustZone with hardware-enforced secure boot starting from ROM code through bootloader (e.g., U-Boot SPL) to Linux kernel. The Security Engine (SEC v4.0) validates digital signatures using RSA-2048/4096 and SHA-256, and only permits execution of authenticated firmware - a requirement for FIPS 140-2 Level 2–compliant deployments.
Can LS1048ASE7Q1A run real-time Linux with sub-millisecond latency?
Yes, LS1048ASE7Q1A supports real-time Linux via PREEMPT_RT patchset and NXP's validated BSP. With DPAA2 QoS scheduling, FlexTimer-triggered interrupts, and cache partitioning, measured end-to-end latency is <300 µs for GPIO-to-Ethernet loopback under full CPU load - confirmed using cyclictest and pktgen benchmarks on Yocto Kirkstone.
What PCIe configurations does LS1048ASE7Q1A support?
LS1048ASE7Q1A integrates three independent PCIe 3.0 controllers configurable as x4/x2/3×1. All support root complex mode, SR-IOV, and hot-plug. Lane assignment is fixed per controller: PCIe0 (x4), PCIe1 (x2), PCIe2 (3×x1). No bifurcation or switch topology is supported natively - external switches are required for multi-slot expansion.
Is there hardware support for MACSec on LS1048ASE7Q1A?
Yes, LS1048ASE7Q1A provides MACSec acceleration on up to four 1 GbE interfaces (RGMII/SGMII/KX) using the integrated DPAA2 datapath. It supports IEEE 802.1AE-2018 with AES-GCM-128/256, replay protection, and secure channel establishment - all offloaded from CPU to AIOP, sustaining full wire-rate encryption at 1 Gbps per port.
LS1048ASE7Q1A 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:
- 1.6GHz
- 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:
- -
LS1048ASE7Q1A FAQ
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of LS1048ASE7Q1A?
All LS1048ASE7Q1A units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with LS1048ASE7Q1A, 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 LS1048ASE7Q1A part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for LS1048ASE7Q1A:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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