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NXP Semiconductors LS1048AXE7Q1A
- Part No.:
- LS1048AXE7Q1A
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 780-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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LS1048AXE7Q1A.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ 1.6GHZ 780FBGA
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Product details
Overview
LS1048AXE7Q1A 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 for secure packet processing in virtual CPE and intelligent edge access systems.
For engineers reviewing the LS1048AXE7Q1A datasheet, LS1048AXE7Q1A pinout, LS1048AXE7Q1A application, or LS1048AXE7Q1A equivalent, key selection criteria include DDR4 memory controller speed (2.1 GT/s), PCIe 3.0 lane count (3 × controllers), AIOP offload capability, MACSec support on four 1 GbE ports, and TrustZone-enabled secure boot implementation.
Technical Context
The LS1048AXE7Q1A implements a hierarchical coherency fabric (CoreLink CCI-400) linking four Cortex-A53 cores (two clusters, each with 1 MB L2 cache), DDR4 memory controller with ECC, and DPAA2 hardware including AIOP, SEC, and queue/buffer manager. It supports SR-IOV via three PCIe 3.0 controllers and hardware-accelerated vSwitching across its 10/1 GbE interfaces.
Networking functions are offloaded via dedicated hardware blocks: AIOP handles parsing, classification, and encapsulation; SEC delivers 10 Gbit/s crypto throughput; and WRIOP manages real-time I/O with TDM/HDLC support. All accelerators operate autonomously or inline without CPU intervention.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores | 4 × ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, up to 1.6 GHz - enables Linux-based multi-threaded control plane and data plane separation |
| Memory Interface | 64-bit DDR4 with ECC and interleaving, up to 2.1 GT/s - supports ≥32 GB of error-resilient system memory for NFV workloads |
| Ethernet Interfaces | 2 × 10 GbE (XFI/KR) + 8 × 1 GbE (SGMII/KX/RGMII) - provides wire-rate forwarding and hardware vSwitch offload |
| PCIe Controllers | 3 × PCIe 3.0 (x4/x2/x1 configurations) with SR-IOV - enables direct device assignment to VMs in virtual CPE deployments |
| Crypto Acceleration | SEC engine supporting AES-GCM, SHA-2, RSA-4096 at 10 Gbit/s - offloads TLS/IPsec processing from CPU cores |
| Security Features | TrustZone, Secure Boot, immutable ROM-based boot flow - enforces root-of-trust for firmware integrity verification |
| I/O Peripherals | 2 × USB 3.0 w/PHY, 1 × SATA 3.0, 4 × I²C, 2 × DUART, QuadSPI, SD/eMMC - supports storage, debug, and peripheral expansion |
Pinout & Package
LS1048AXE7Q1A is housed in a 23 mm × 23 mm, 1296-pin FC-BGA package (RoHS-compliant, Pb-free). Pinout is defined in NXP document LS1048AFS Rev. 3, with dedicated SerDes banks for 10 GbE/PCIe/SATA, DDR4 DQ/DQS groups routed with strict length matching, and separate power domains for CPU, I/O, and SerDes.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| DDR4_DQ[0:63] | Data bus | 64-bit bidirectional data interface with on-die termination and per-byte skew calibration |
| PCIe_REFCLK_P/N | Clock input | Differential 100 MHz reference clock for PCIe 3.0 PHY synchronization |
| SGMII_RX/TX[0:7] | Serial Ethernet I/O | Eight independent SGMII lanes supporting 1 GbE PHY connection without external retimers |
| USB3_DP/DM[0:1] | High-speed serial I/O | Dual USB 3.0 differential pairs with integrated PHY and SS mode negotiation |
| BOOT_CFG[0:7] | Strap configuration | 8-bit parallel input sampled at reset to select boot source (QuadSPI, eMMC, SATA, PCIe) |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| DPAA2 Hardware Acceleration | AIOP + SEC + QBM offload packet classification, crypto, and buffer management - reduces CPU utilization by ≥70% in vSwitch benchmarks |
| Hardware vSwitch Support | Native forwarding engine for VLAN, VXLAN, GRE, and MPLS - eliminates need for software switch daemons in virtual CPE |
| MACSec on 1 GbE | IEEE 802.1AE encryption/decryption on up to four 1 GbE ports - secures east-west traffic between edge devices |
| SR-IOV Enablement | PCIe 3.0 controllers expose virtual functions to hypervisors - enables low-latency NIC passthrough in KVM/Xen environments |
| TrustZone-Based Secure Boot | Immutable ROM loader verifies signed boot images using SHA-256/RSA-3072 - prevents unauthorized firmware execution |
Applications
| Virtual CPE (vCPE) | Intelligent Edge Access |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Hosting multiple network functions (firewall, NAT, DPI) as containers or VMs on a single white-box platform at customer premises. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main application processor and data path orchestrator, executing Linux kernel, ODP-compliant fast path, and VortiQa networking apps. Use Value: DPAA2 AIOP offloads packet inspection and forwarding, enabling 10 Gbps aggregate throughput with sub-50 µs latency per flow. | Use Scenario: Aggregating and securing IoT sensor traffic from factory floor devices before forwarding to cloud or on-prem analytics. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Edge gateway SoC managing wired/wireless backhaul, TLS termination, and local policy enforcement. Use Value: Integrated SEC engine performs full TLS 1.3 handshake and record encryption at line rate, eliminating external crypto modules. |
| NFV Infrastructure Node | Industrial Control Gateway |
Use Scenario: Deploying carrier-grade virtualized network functions (vFW, vDNS, vIMS) in compact, fanless telco edge servers. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-assurance compute node with hardware-enforced VM isolation via SMMUs and TrustZone memory protection. Use Value: SR-IOV and PCIe ACS ensure strict DMA isolation between VNFs, meeting ETSI NFV security requirements. | Use Scenario: Connecting legacy Modbus/PROFINET field devices to IIoT platforms via protocol translation and secure tunneling. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Deterministic I/O hub with TDM/HDLC interfaces, real-time Linux support, and hardware time-stamping on Ethernet. Use Value: Dual 10 GbE uplinks provide redundant high-bandwidth paths while AIOP enforces QoS policies per industrial protocol stream. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS1043AXE7Q1A | No AIOP; only DPAA1; 4 × 1 GbE + no 10 GbE; lower crypto throughput (2 Gbps) | Limited to entry-level vCPE and lightweight edge routing | Select when DPAA2 features and 10 GbE are not required and BOM cost is primary constraint |
| LS1088AXE7Q1A | 8-core Cortex-A53; dual 10 GbE + eight 1 GbE; full DPAA2; higher L2 cache (2 MB) | Higher throughput NFV nodes and carrier-grade edge routers | Select when scaling beyond 10 Gbps aggregate traffic or requiring additional CPU headroom for control plane services |
Compared with LS1043AXE7Q1A, LS1048AXE7Q1A adds AIOP and 10 GbE for full DPAA2 offload; compared with LS1088AXE7Q1A, it trades two cores and 1 MB L2 cache for identical I/O but lower power and thermal envelope-ideal for space-constrained edge gateways.
Availability
LS1048AXE7Q1A is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for virtual CPE, intelligent edge access, and industrial control gateway applications requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and qualified automotive/industrial temperature grade (-40°C to +105°C).
Supply support for LS1048AXE7Q1A 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 networking markets.
The LS1048AXE7Q1A belongs to NXP's QorIQ LS10x8A family-designed specifically for intelligent edge infrastructure where hardware-accelerated networking, virtualization readiness, and secure boot are mandatory.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR4 speed supported by LS1048AXE7Q1A?
The LS1048AXE7Q1A supports a single 64-bit DDR4 memory controller operating at up to 2.1 GT/s with ECC and interleaving. This enables sustained bandwidth exceeding 33 GB/s and supports up to 32 GB of system memory, critical for virtualized workloads running on LS1048AXE7Q1A-based platforms.
Does LS1048AXE7Q1A support PCIe 3.0 Root Complex mode?
Yes, LS1048AXE7Q1A integrates three independent PCIe 3.0 controllers configurable as Root Complexes. Each supports x4/x2/x1 lane widths and full SR-IOV functionality, allowing direct assignment of virtual functions to guest VMs in KVM or Xen environments without software emulation overhead.
Is TrustZone security implemented in LS1048AXE7Q1A hardware?
Yes, LS1048AXE7Q1A includes ARM TrustZone technology integrated into its Cortex-A53 cores and memory subsystem. Combined with immutable ROM-based secure boot and hardware-enforced SMMU protection, this establishes a verified chain of trust from power-on through Linux kernel initialization on LS1048AXE7Q1A platforms.
Can LS1048AXE7Q1A perform MACSec encryption on all eight 1 GbE ports?
No, LS1048AXE7Q1A supports IEEE 802.1AE MACSec encryption and decryption on up to four of its eight 1 GbE interfaces. The remaining four 1 GbE ports operate without hardware MACSec acceleration but retain full L2 switching and QoS capabilities.
What software development kit is officially supported for LS1048AXE7Q1A?
NXP's Layerscape SDK (LS-SDK) is the official software development kit for LS1048AXE7Q1A. It includes Linux kernel BSP, OpenDataPath (ODP) APIs, DPAA2 driver stack, VortiQa networking applications, and tools for secure boot image signing-all validated and maintained for LS1048AXE7Q1A silicon revisions.
LS1048AXE7Q1A 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:
- -40°C ~ 105°C
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- Secure Boot, TrustZone®
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 780-FBGA (23x23)
- Additional Interfaces:
- -
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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 LS1048AXE7Q1A part is unused and in its original packaging.
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