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NXP Semiconductors LS1048ASN7PTA
- Part No.:
- LS1048ASN7PTA
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 780-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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LS1048ASN7PTA.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ 1.4GHZ 780FBGA
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Product details
Overview
LS1048ASN7PTA from NXP is a 4-core ARM Cortex-A53 64-bit communications processor operating at up to 1.6 GHz, featuring DPAA2 data path acceleration, dual 10 GbE + eight 1 GbE interfaces, and integrated SEC crypto engine. It serves as the control and data plane processor in virtual CPE, wireless access point control, and industrial edge gateways.
For engineers reviewing the LS1048ASN7PTA datasheet, LS1048ASN7PTA pinout, LS1048ASN7PTA application, or LS1048ASN7PTA equivalent, key selection criteria include DDR4 memory controller bandwidth (2.1 GT/s), PCIe 3.0 lane count (3 × controllers), SerDes configuration (4-lane 10 GHz), vSwitch offload capability, and TrustZone-enabled secure boot support.
Technical Context
The LS1048ASN7PTA implements a hierarchical coherency fabric (CoreLink CCI-400) connecting four Cortex-A53 cores (two clusters, each with 1 MB L2 cache), DDR4 memory controller with ECC, and DPAA2 subsystem comprising AIOP, SEC, and queue/buffer manager. It supports hardware-accelerated packet parsing, classification, policing, and encapsulation at line rate.
Networking I/O includes two 1/10 GbE MACs (XFI/KR, QSGMII, SGMII/KX, RGMII), eight 1 GbE MACs, SR-IOV-capable PCIe 3.0 controllers (x4/x2/3×x1), SATA 3.0, and dual USB 3.0 with PHY - all managed via DPAA2's unified I/O abstraction layer for Linux-based virtualized deployments.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores | 4 × ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, up to 1.6 GHz - enables concurrent real-time control and data plane processing in vCPE and edge gateway software stacks. |
| L2 Cache | 2 × 1 MB shared per core cluster - reduces memory latency for packet forwarding and security processing tasks. |
| DDR Interface | 64-bit DDR4 with ECC and interleaving, up to 2.1 GT/s - supports ≥32 GB RAM capacity with error resilience for long-life industrial deployments. |
| Ethernet Interfaces | 2 × 1/10 GbE + 8 × 1 GbE, with MACSec on up to four 1 GbE ports - delivers wire-rate switching, encryption, and segmentation for multi-tenant edge networks. |
| PCIe Support | 3 × PCIe 3.0 controllers (x4/x2/3×x1), SR-IOV enabled - allows direct device assignment to VMs in NFV environments without hypervisor overhead. |
| Security Engine | SEC v4.0 with AES-GCM, SHA-2, RSA-4096 acceleration - offloads TLS/IPsec processing from CPU, sustaining >10 Gbps encrypted throughput. |
| SerDes Lanes | 4-lane 10 GHz SerDes supporting multiple protocols (PCIe/SATA/SGMII/QSGMII/XFI) - enables flexible high-speed interconnect routing on single-board designs. |
Pinout & Package
LS1048ASN7PTA is housed in a 23 mm × 23 mm, 1296-ball FC-BGA package (0.8 mm pitch) with thermal lid. Pin functions are defined per the LS1048A Reference Manual Rev. 5 and LS1048A Hardware Design Guide.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A1–A10, B1–B10, etc. (1296 total) | Ball grid array signal/power/ground terminals | Includes dedicated DDR4 DQ/DQS/CK/CA banks, PCIe differential pairs, SerDes lanes, Ethernet MDI pins, and power delivery rails (VDD_DDR, VDD_CORE, VDD_IO). |
| DDR4 Ball Groups (e.g., E12–G16) | DDR4 memory interface | 64-bit data bus + 12-bit address/command bus with on-die termination and ECC parity routing - requires matched-length trace design for 2.1 GT/s operation. |
| J1–K5, M1–N5, P1–R5 | PCIe 3.0 differential pairs | Three independent PCIe controllers: one x4, one x2, and three x1 lanes - each with configurable polarity and reference clock input (REFCLK). |
| T1–U5, V1–W5 | 1/10 GbE SerDes lanes | Two 10 GbE interfaces via XFI/KR or QSGMII; supports KR auto-negotiation and IEEE 802.3bj compliance for backplane links. |
| Y1–AA5, AB1–AD5 | USB 3.0 SuperSpeed lanes | Dual USB 3.0 PHY with integrated terminations - supports host/device mode and battery charging detection (BC 1.2). |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| DPAA2 Data Path Acceleration | Hardware-managed queues, buffer management, and packet steering across 4 CPU cores - eliminates software polling and enables deterministic low-latency forwarding. |
| Advanced I/O Processor (AIOP) | Autonomous packet processing engine supporting header rewrite, GRE/VXLAN encapsulation, and flow-based classification - frees CPU cycles for application logic. |
| TrustZone Security | ARM TrustZone + NXP Secure Boot ROM + eFuse-based key storage - establishes root-of-trust for firmware validation and runtime attestation in industrial IoT. |
| vSwitch Offload | Hardware-accelerated bridging, VLAN tagging, and QoS scheduling across 10 GbE/1 GbE ports - achieves full line-rate switching without CPU intervention. |
| Linux SDK Integration | NXP Layerscape SDK with upstreamed ODP APIs, fast-path libraries, and VortiQa networking applications - reduces time-to-market for SD-WAN and uCPE firmware development. |
Applications
| Virtual CPE (vCPE) | Wireless Access Point Control |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Hosting multiple virtualized network functions (firewall, DPI, VoIP) on a single white-box platform deployed at customer premises. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary control and data plane SoC managing VM orchestration, packet I/O, and crypto offload for service chaining. Use Value: LS1048ASN7PTA's DPAA2 vSwitch and SEC engine enable 10 Gbps encrypted throughput while maintaining sub-50 µs forwarding latency for real-time voice/video traffic. | Use Scenario: Centralized WLAN controller managing 128+ APs with real-time RF optimization, client steering, and WPA3 enforcement. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-throughput packet processor handling CAPWAP tunnel termination, 802.11k/r/v messaging, and RADIUS authentication acceleration. Use Value: LS1048ASN7PTA's 8 × 1 GbE + 2 × 10 GbE interfaces and AIOP-based flow classification support simultaneous CAPWAP decapsulation and deep packet inspection at scale. |
| Industrial Edge Gateway | Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) |
Use Scenario: Time-sensitive networking (TSN) gateway aggregating PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and OPC UA traffic into unified IP backbone. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Deterministic real-time processor with hardware timestamping, TSN-aware queue scheduling, and secure firmware update capability. Use Value: LS1048ASN7PTA's DDR4 ECC, watchdog timers, and TrustZone-secured boot ensure >15-year operational reliability in factory automation environments. | Use Scenario: Cloud-native VNF hosting (e.g., vFW, vRouter) on bare-metal or containerized infrastructure with live migration support. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Virtualization-optimized SoC providing SR-IOV, IOMMU (SMMU), and hardware-assisted interrupt remapping for low-overhead VM isolation. Use Value: LS1048ASN7PTA's CoreLink CCI-400 coherency fabric and PCIe 3.0 SR-IOV enable near-native NIC performance for Kubernetes-based CNFs. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS1046ASN7QQB | 4-core Cortex-A72 @ 1.8 GHz, no AIOP, only 4 × 1 GbE + 1 × 10 GbE, no vSwitch offload | Better single-thread performance but lacks DPAA2 packet acceleration - suited for control-plane-only workloads | Select when prioritizing CPU-bound tasks over hardware-accelerated forwarding |
| LS1088ASN7PTA | 8-core Cortex-A53 @ 1.6 GHz, full DPAA2 with AIOP, dual 10 GbE + eight 1 GbE, enhanced SEC | Higher core count and richer I/O - targets higher-density vCPE and carrier-grade edge routers | Select when scaling beyond 4-core throughput or requiring additional 10 GbE ports |
Compared with LS1046ASN7QQB and LS1088ASN7PTA, the LS1048ASN7PTA uniquely balances 4-core efficiency, DPAA2 acceleration, and cost-optimized I/O for mid-tier intelligent edge platforms - making it optimal for volume-deployed vCPE and industrial gateways where 10 GbE uplink and 8 × 1 GbE downlink are required.
Availability
LS1048ASN7PTA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for virtual CPE, wireless access point control, and industrial edge gateway applications requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and qualified automotive/industrial temperature grade sourcing.
Supply support for LS1048ASN7PTA 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 IoT markets.
The LS1048ASN7PTA belongs to NXP's QorIQ LS10x8A family - designed specifically for intelligent edge infrastructure demanding integrated networking, virtualization, and hardware-accelerated security in compact form factors.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR4 speed supported by LS1048ASN7PTA?
The LS1048ASN7PTA supports a 64-bit DDR4 memory controller with data rates up to 2.1 GT/s, enabling high-bandwidth access to up to 32 GB of ECC-capable RAM. This speed is validated under industrial temperature conditions and requires strict PCB layout adherence to JEDEC DDR4 timing and impedance rules. LS1048ASN7PTA's memory controller includes on-die termination and programmable drive strength to maintain signal integrity at full rate.
Does LS1048ASN7PTA support PCIe 3.0 SR-IOV?
Yes, LS1048ASN7PTA integrates three PCIe 3.0 controllers - one x4, one x2, and three x1 - all supporting Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV). This enables direct assignment of virtual functions (VFs) to VMs in KVM or Xen environments, reducing hypervisor overhead and achieving near-native I/O performance. LS1048ASN7PTA's SMMU ensures memory protection and address translation for each VF.
How does LS1048ASN7PTA implement secure boot?
LS1048ASN7PTA uses a hardware-enforced secure boot chain starting from immutable ROM code, verifying signed bootloader images using SHA-256 and RSA-4096 keys stored in eFuses. TrustZone isolates secure world execution, and the SEC engine accelerates cryptographic operations during boot. LS1048ASN7PTA also supports anti-rollback via monotonic counters and authenticated debug access control.
What Ethernet PHY interfaces are natively supported by LS1048ASN7PTA?
LS1048ASN7PTA provides native MAC-layer interfaces only - including SGMII, QSGMII, RGMII, KX, and XFI/KR - and requires external PHYs for physical layer connectivity. It supports up to ten 1 GbE and two 10 GbE links via its SerDes lanes. The LS1048ASN7PTA reference design specifies compatibility with Marvell 88E1512, Microchip LAN8814, and Broadcom BCM54616 PHYs.
Is LS1048ASN7PTA pin-compatible with other LS10x8A family members?
No, LS1048ASN7PTA is not pin-compatible with LS1088ASN7PTA or LS1046ASN7QQB due to differences in SerDes lane allocation, power rail requirements, and ball map optimization for I/O density. While all LS10x8A processors share the same 1296-ball FC-BGA footprint, LS1048ASN7PTA's pin assignments for DDR4, PCIe, and Ethernet differ significantly - requiring unique PCB layout and power delivery design.
LS1048ASN7PTA 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:
- 1.4GHz
- 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:
- -
LS1048ASN7PTA FAQ
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All LS1048ASN7PTA 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 LS1048ASN7PTA meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of LS1048ASN7PTA?
All LS1048ASN7PTA units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with LS1048ASN7PTA, 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 LS1048ASN7PTA part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for LS1048ASN7PTA:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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