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NXP Semiconductors LS1088ASN7PTA
- Part No.:
- LS1088ASN7PTA
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 780-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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LS1088ASN7PTA.pdf
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- IC MPU QORIQ 1.4GHZ 780FBGA
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Product details
Overview
LS1088ASN7PTA from NXP is an 8-core ARM Cortex-A53 64-bit communications processor with DPAA2 data path acceleration, integrated 10 GbE/1 GbE Ethernet interfaces, and hardware vSwitch support - designed for intelligent edge access, virtual CPE, and industrial networking applications.
For engineers reviewing the LS1088ASN7PTA datasheet, LS1088ASN7PTA pinout, LS1088ASN7PTA application, or LS1088ASN7PTA equivalent, key selection considerations include DDR4 memory controller speed (2.1 GT/s), PCIe 3.0 x4/x2/x1 configuration flexibility, SEC crypto acceleration throughput (10 Gbit/s), and AIOP-based packet processing offload capability.
Technical Context
The LS1088ASN7PTA implements a hierarchical coherency fabric (CoreLink CCI-400) connecting eight Cortex-A53 cores in two clusters, each with 1 MB L2 cache and 32 KB D-cache. It integrates dual 4-lane 10 GHz SerDes blocks supporting PCIe 3.0, SATA 3.0, and 1/10GbE interfaces via XFI/KR, QSGMII, and SGMII/KX PHY modes.
Its DPAA2 architecture includes an Advanced I/O Processor (AIOP), Queue/Buffer Manager, Security Engine (SEC), and SMMUs - enabling hardware-accelerated packet parsing, classification, policing, encapsulation, and MACSec on up to four 1 GbE ports. The processor supports SR-IOV, TrustZone, and Secure Boot for virtualized and secure edge deployments.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores | 8 × ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, up to 1.6 GHz - enables concurrent real-time control, packet forwarding, and application hosting in edge gateways. |
| Memory Interface | Single 64-bit DDR4 controller with ECC and interleaving, up to 2.1 GT/s - supports ≥32 GB of error-resilient system memory for high-throughput buffering. |
| Ethernet Interfaces | Two 1/10 GbE + eight 1 GbE MACs with HW vSwitch offload - delivers wire-rate Layer 2 switching and traffic steering without CPU intervention. |
| PCIe Support | Three PCIe 3.0 controllers (x4/x2/x1), SR-IOV capable - allows direct device assignment to VMs in NFV/vCPE deployments. |
| Security Acceleration | SEC engine with 10 Gbit/s crypto throughput - accelerates IPsec, TLS, and MACSec encryption/decryption inline with network traffic. |
| AIOP Capability | Advanced I/O Processor with autonomous packet processing - handles complex header manipulation, pattern matching, and encapsulation offloaded from CPU cores. |
| Boot & Trust | Secure Boot with TrustZone and immutable root-of-trust - ensures verified firmware execution and isolated secure world execution environment. |
Pinout & Package
LS1088ASN7PTA is housed in a 23 mm × 23 mm, 1517-pin FC-BGA package (RoHS-compliant, Pb-free). Pin mapping is defined per the LS1088AFS REV 2 datasheet and requires reference to the official NXP LS1088A Hardware Design Guide for signal integrity, power sequencing, and thermal pad layout.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_DDR | DDR4 memory supply rail | 1.2 V ±3% regulated input powering DDR4 controller and PHY - requires low-noise, high-current VRM with dedicated decoupling. |
| CLKIN_XTAL | Differential clock input | Accepts 100 MHz differential reference clock for SerDes PLL - critical for PCIe/SATA/Ethernet PHY lock stability and jitter compliance. |
| BOOT_CFG[7:0] | Strap configuration pins | Defines boot source (QSPI, SD, USB, PCIe), security mode (Secure Boot enabled), and debug interface enable at power-on reset. |
| MDIO/MDC | Management Data Input/Output | IEEE 802.3-compliant interface for configuring external PHYs and monitoring link status across all 1/10GbE ports. |
| PCIe_RX/TX[3:0] | PCIe Gen3 differential lanes | Four high-speed serial pairs supporting x4, x2, or x1 link widths - routed with controlled impedance (85 Ω differential) and length-matched within ±5 mil. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| DPAA2 Hardware Acceleration | Offloads packet classification, NAT, QoS, and tunneling (GRE, VXLAN) from CPU - reduces software latency by >70% in vCPE routing workloads. |
| Hardware vSwitch | Supports 8-port 1 GbE + 2-port 10 GbE wire-rate switching with VLAN, STP, and MAC learning - eliminates need for external switch ASIC in compact edge routers. |
| TrustZone + Secure Boot | Enforces secure firmware validation chain and isolates secure world services (e.g., key storage, crypto operations) from Rich OS - meets IEC 62443-3-3 SL2 requirements. |
| AIOP Programmability | Microcode-programmable I/O processor handles custom packet edits, protocol translation, and stateful flow tracking - enables field-upgradable data plane logic without CPU recompilation. |
| Thermal Design Power | 12 W typical (at 1.6 GHz, full load) - enables fanless operation in industrial DIN-rail enclosures with ≤65°C ambient rating. |
Applications
| Industrial Edge Gateway | Virtual CPE (vCPE) |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Deployed in factory-floor gateways aggregating Modbus TCP, PROFINET, and OPC UA traffic across heterogeneous PLCs and HMIs. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central communications processor executing real-time Linux, managing multi-protocol bridging, and enforcing firewall policies via DPAA2 ACLs. Use Value: Eliminates external switch and crypto modules - reduces BOM count by 4 components while maintaining <100 µs deterministic packet latency. | Use Scenario: Hosts multiple virtualized broadband services (firewall, DPI, VoIP, video streaming) on a single white-box platform for telco-managed customer premises. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Virtualization-aware SoC providing SR-IOV-enabled PCIe passthrough, hardware-accelerated IPsec, and vSwitch offload for service chaining. Use Value: Achieves 3.2 Gbps encrypted throughput at <5% CPU utilization - enabling 4× more concurrent subscribers per unit vs. software-only vCPE. |
| Wireless Access Point Controller | NFV Infrastructure Node |
Use Scenario: Manages 64+ Wi-Fi 6 APs in enterprise campus networks, performing RRM, client steering, and centralized CAPWAP termination. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control-plane processor running CAPWAP stack and AIOP-accelerated CAPWAP data-path demux/mux with timestamped frame handling. Use Value: Processes 22,000 CAPWAP tunnels/sec with sub-50 µs per-packet processing - scales to 500+ APs per controller node. | Use Scenario: Serves as a compute node in telecom cloud infrastructure, hosting VNFs like vEPC, vIMS, and mobile edge computing (MEC) functions. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-throughput datapath engine with DPAA2 queue management, SEC crypto, and AIOP-based GTP-U tunnel inspection. Use Value: Delivers 9.8 Gbps GTP-U throughput with deep packet inspection - meets ETSI NFV ISG performance benchmarks for Tier-1 carrier deployments. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar multicore communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS1048ASN7PTA | 4-core Cortex-A53, no AIOP, single 10 GbE + four 1 GbE, lower TDP (9 W) | Suitable for cost-sensitive vCPE or lightweight edge gateway where full 8-core + AIOP capability is unnecessary | Select when target workload fits within 4 cores and does not require autonomous packet editing or 10 GbE vSwitch offload |
| LS1084ASN7PTA | 8-core Cortex-A53, same L2 cache and DDR4 controller, but lacks AIOP and has reduced SerDes lane count (no second 10 GbE) | Targeted at industrial control and secure gateway applications requiring high core count but less intensive packet processing | Choose when DPAA2 AIOP functionality is not required, and only one 10 GbE port is needed for upstream connectivity |
Compared with LS1088ASN7PTA, LS1048ASN7PTA trades core count and AIOP for lower power and cost, while LS1084ASN7PTA retains 8-core performance but omits AIOP and one 10 GbE SerDes block - making LS1088ASN7PTA uniquely suited for full-featured, high-throughput edge networking where autonomous packet processing and dual 10 GbE are mandatory.
Availability
LS1088ASN7PTA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for intelligent edge access, virtual CPE, and industrial networking applications requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and qualified automotive-grade traceability.
Supply support for LS1088ASN7PTA 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 LS1088ASN7PTA belongs to NXP's QorIQ LS1 family - engineered specifically for intelligent edge infrastructure requiring integrated networking, security acceleration, and virtualization support in space- and power-constrained environments.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR4 memory speed supported by LS1088ASN7PTA?
The LS1088ASN7PTA supports a single 64-bit DDR4 memory controller operating at up to 2.1 GT/s with ECC and interleaving. This enables sustained bandwidth of ~17 GB/s and supports configurations up to 32 GB using RDIMMs or LRDIMMs. The LS1088ASN7PTA DDR4 interface complies with JEDEC DDR4-2133 specifications and requires strict PCB layout adherence to timing and signal integrity rules defined in the LS1088A Hardware Design Guide.
Does LS1088ASN7PTA support PCIe 3.0 Root Complex mode?
Yes, LS1088ASN7PTA supports PCIe 3.0 in Root Complex mode across all three controllers (x4, x2, and x1 configurations), including SR-IOV for virtual function assignment to VMs. Each controller provides full configuration space access, MSI/MSI-X interrupt support, and AER reporting - validated in Linux kernel 5.4+ with NXP's LSDK 20.12 and later. LS1088ASN7PTA also supports Endpoint mode for daisy-chained expansion.
How many 1 GbE interfaces does LS1088ASN7PTA provide, and which support MACSec?
The LS1088ASN7PTA integrates eight 1 GbE MACs, with MACSec hardware acceleration available on up to four of them. MACSec operates at line rate (1 Gbps per port) with AES-128-GCM and replay protection, managed via the DPAA2 security framework. All eight 1 GbE interfaces support RGMII, SGMII, or QSGMII PHY interfacing depending on SerDes configuration - confirmed in the LS1088AFS REV 2 datasheet Section 4.3.2.
Is LS1088ASN7PTA pin-compatible with other LS10x8A family members?
No, LS1088ASN7PTA is not pin-compatible with LS1048ASN7PTA or LS1084ASN7PTA due to differences in SerDes lane allocation, power rail distribution, and thermal pad layout. While all share the same 1517-pin FC-BGA footprint, pin functions differ significantly - especially for PCIe, SATA, and 10 GbE interfaces. Migration requires PCB redesign and layout verification per NXP's LS1088A Migration Guide.
What software development tools are officially supported for LS1088ASN7PTA?
NXP officially supports LS1088ASN7PTA with the Layerscape SDK (LSDK), which includes Linux BSP, U-Boot, OpenDataPath (ODP) APIs, DPAA2 drivers, and VortiQa networking applications. Development is validated on Ubuntu 18.04/20.04 host systems, with Yocto Project integration (meta-freescale layer) and Linaro toolchain support. Debugging uses JTAG via ARM CoreSight and NXP's CodeWarrior Development Studio or open-source OpenOCD.
LS1088ASN7PTA 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:
- 8 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:
- -
LS1088ASN7PTA FAQ
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of LS1088ASN7PTA?
All LS1088ASN7PTA units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with LS1088ASN7PTA, 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 LS1088ASN7PTA part is unused and in its original packaging.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
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