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NXP Semiconductors LS2048AXE711B
- Part No.:
- LS2048AXE711B
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 1292-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
-
LS2048AXE711B.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ 2.1GHZ 1292FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
LS2048AXE711B from NXP Semiconductors is a quad-core Arm® Cortex®-A72 processor-based SoC with 4× A72 cores (2 clusters × 2), 1 MB platform cache with ECC, dual 64-bit DDR4 controllers supporting up to 2.1 GT/s, and DPAA2 hardware acceleration for crypto (20 Gbps), RegEx (10 Gbps), and compression (20 Gbps). It targets network infrastructure control/data plane processing in routers, gateways, and ADAS vehicle servers.
For engineers reviewing the LS2048AXE711B datasheet, LS2048AXE711B pinout, LS2048AXE711B application, or LS2048AXE711B equivalent, key selection considerations include its automotive AEC-Q100 Grade 3 qualification (105°C Tj), PCIe 3.0 x4/x2/x1 support across four controllers, integrated TrustZone® security architecture, and SerDes lane configuration for 10G/2.5G Ethernet MACs and SATA/USB 3.0 interfaces.
Technical Context
The LS2048AXE711B implements a hierarchical interconnect fabric linking four Cortex-A72 core clusters, each with private L1 caches and shared 512 KB L2 cache, plus a unified 1 MB platform cache with ECC. Its memory subsystem includes two independent DDR4 controllers with interleaving and ECC protection, operating at up to 2.1 GT/s.
DPAA2 acceleration is tightly coupled via dedicated WRIOP, QBMan, SEC 5.2, PME 2.0, and DCE 1.0 blocks, enabling wire-rate packet processing, hardware-managed queueing, and cryptographic offload. The chip integrates 16 SerDes lanes configurable for PCIe, SATA, USB 3.0, and 10G/2.5G Ethernet PHYs, with clocking governed by differential SYSCLK inputs and internal PLLs.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core Count | 4× Arm Cortex-A72 cores in two dual-core clusters, enabling scalable symmetric multiprocessing with cache coherency. |
| Max CPU Frequency | 2.1 GHz (standard grade); 1.8 GHz under AEC-Q100 Grade 3 automotive conditions (105°C junction). |
| DDR4 Memory Support | Dual 64-bit controllers with ECC, interleaving, and up to 2.1 GT/s data rate-supports high-bandwidth, fault-tolerant system memory. |
| DPAA2 Crypto Throughput | SEC 5.2 engine delivers up to 20 Gbps AES/SHA acceleration-offloads TLS/IPsec processing from CPU cores. |
| SerDes Lanes | 16 lanes configurable up to 10.3125 GHz-enables flexible I/O including 4× PCIe 3.0, 2× SATA 3.0, 2× USB 3.0, and 8× 10G/16× 2.5G Ethernet MACs. |
| Security Architecture | TrustZone® + service processor (SP) for pre-boot initialization and secure boot-provides hardware-enforced isolation and root-of-trust. |
| Automotive Qualification | AEC-Q100 Grade 3 (105°C Tj)-validated for under-hood and gateway applications requiring extended temperature operation. |
Pinout & Package
LS2048AXE711B uses a 1292-ball FC-PBGA package (27 mm × 27 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) with thermal lid and standard JEDEC-compliant mechanical dimensions per NXP documentation.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| D1_MA00–D1_MA13 | DDR4 Address Bus (Interface 1) | 14-bit address lines for first DDR4 channel; supports up to 4 GB addressing with bank/group extensions. |
| D1_MCK0–D1_MCK3 | DDR4 Clock Pairs (Interface 1) | Four differential clock pairs drive independent DDR4 ranks; enables multi-rank, high-frequency timing closure. |
| D1_MDQ00–D1_MDQ63 | DDR4 Data Bus (Interface 1) | 64-bit data bus with 8× DQS strobes and ECC bits-supports x72 wide interface with full error correction. |
| PCIe1_TX/RX[0:3] | PCIe 3.0 Lane Group (Controller 1) | Four-lane PCIe 3.0 link capable of x4/x2/x1 widths; SR-IOV supported only on PCIe3 controller. |
| SDHC_CMD / SDHC_DAT[0:3] | eSDHC Interface | 4-bit SD/MMC interface supporting eMMC 4.5/SDXC cards-used for boot storage or firmware updates. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Hardware Virtualization Support | ARMv8 virtualization extensions + SMMU units enable secure, low-overhead partitioning for mixed-criticality OS environments. |
| qDMA Engine | Dedicated DMA controller bypasses CPU for memory-to-peripheral transfers-reduces latency in packet I/O and storage access. |
| IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol | Integrated timestamping in Ethernet MACs and TSEC modules-enables sub-microsecond time synchronization for industrial networking. |
| Integrated Flash Controller (IFC 2.0) | Supports NAND/NOR flash with ECC and wear leveling-eliminates external flash controller IC in boot and firmware storage designs. |
| QuadSPI Interface | High-speed serial NOR flash interface with XIP capability-allows direct code execution from flash, reducing boot ROM dependency. |
Applications
| 5G Small Cell Baseband Unit | Commercial Vehicle Gateway |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Aggregating fronthaul/backhaul traffic, running L2/L3 forwarding, and hosting virtualized BBU functions in compact outdoor enclosures. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control-plane processor and data-path accelerator via DPAA2 WRIOP/QBMan-handles packet classification, scheduling, and crypto offload. Use Value: 20 Gbps SEC 5.2 throughput enables full-line-rate IPsec encryption for secure fronthaul without CPU penalty. |
Use Scenario: Centralized vehicle ECU managing CAN FD, Ethernet AVB, and cellular modem interfaces in heavy-duty truck telematics systems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Automotive-grade SoC providing deterministic real-time response via TrustZone-isolated domains and IEEE 1588 time sync across Ethernet ports. Use Value: AEC-Q100 Grade 3 rating ensures reliable operation at 105°C junction temperature in under-dash environments. |
| Industrial Edge Router | ADAS Domain Controller |
Use Scenario: Secure, high-throughput routing at factory network edge with firewall, VPN, and protocol translation between OT and IT networks. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual DDR4 controllers feed parallel packet inspection engines while PCIe 3.0 x4 hosts FPGA-based custom accelerators. Use Value: 16 SerDes lanes allow simultaneous 10G Ethernet uplink + 2.5G downlinks + SATA SSD storage-no bandwidth contention. |
Use Scenario: Sensor fusion hub aggregating camera, radar, and ultrasonic data for perception stack in L2+ autonomous driving systems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-performance compute node running Linux-based middleware and safety-certified RTOS partitions via hardware virtualization. Use Value: 4× Cortex-A72 cores deliver >15 KDMIPS for real-time CNN inference while DPAA2 handles sensor data ingestion at line rate. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar multicore Arm-based SoC applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS2084AXE711B | Eight Cortex-A72 cores (4 clusters), higher DDR bandwidth (2.1 GT/s), additional SerDes lanes (16 vs. 16 but more PCIe flexibility). | Targeted at higher-end 10G+ routing and telecom infrastructure where core count and I/O density exceed LS2048A requirements. | Select when needing >4 cores or >8× 10G Ethernet MACs; shares same package footprint and pinout compatibility per NXP migration guidance. |
| LS1046ASE7KQB | Quad Cortex-A72 cores but no DPAA2 acceleration; uses older QorIQ LS1 architecture with lower crypto throughput (5 Gbps SEC) and no RegEx/PME. | Cost-sensitive industrial gateways where full DPAA2 offload is unnecessary and software-defined acceleration suffices. | Choose for simpler BOMs and legacy toolchain support; lacks automotive qualification and advanced datapath features of LS2048A. |
Compared with LS2084AXE711B and LS1046ASE7KQB, the LS2048AXE711B delivers optimal balance of automotive qualification, DPAA2 acceleration, and PCIe/SATA/USB 3.0 integration-making it ideal for next-gen vehicle gateways and edge routers requiring both performance and functional safety readiness.
Availability
LS2048AXE711B is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for 5G small cell baseband units, commercial vehicle gateways, and industrial edge routers requiring stable component supply, long lifecycle support, and AEC-Q100 compliance.
Supply support for LS2048AXE711B 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 leader focused on secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, IoT, and communication infrastructure markets.
The QorIQ LS20xx family-including LS2048AXE711B-is engineered for high-performance, secure, and energy-efficient networking and edge computing, with emphasis on hardware-accelerated datapaths and automotive-grade reliability.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR4 data rate supported by LS2048AXE711B?
The LS2048AXE711B supports up to 2.1 GT/s on both DDR4 memory controllers. Under AEC-Q100 Grade 3 conditions (105°C Tj), the maximum DDR4 data rate is reduced to 1.8 GT/s to maintain signal integrity and thermal stability. This specification is validated per NXP's electrical characteristics table in the LS2084A/LS2044A datasheet Rev. 4.
Does LS2048AXE711B support PCIe 3.0 SR-IOV?
Only the PCIe3 controller on LS2048AXE711B supports SR-IOV; PCIe1, PCIe2, and PCIe4 controllers do not. This is explicitly documented in the "High-speed peripheral interfaces" section of the LS2084A/LS2044A datasheet. SR-IOV capability enables virtual machine direct device assignment in hypervisor-based deployments using LS2048AXE711B.
Is LS2048AXE711B pin-compatible with LS2084AXE711B?
Yes-LS2048AXE711B and LS2084AXE711B share identical 1292-ball FC-PBGA packaging, pinout mapping, and power delivery architecture. NXP confirms mechanical and electrical compatibility in the LS2084A/LS2044A datasheet Section 8.1, enabling drop-in replacement where four-core operation meets system requirements.
What security features does LS2048AXE711B provide beyond TrustZone®?
LS2048AXE711B includes a dedicated service processor (SP) for pre-boot initialization, secure boot enforcement, and runtime security monitor functions. It also integrates hardware security engine (SEC 5.2), battery-backed security fuses, and tamper-detection circuitry-extending protection beyond ARM TrustZone® into silicon-rooted trust and lifecycle management.
Can LS2048AXE711B operate in environments exceeding 85°C ambient temperature?
Yes-LS2048AXE711B is AEC-Q100 Grade 3 qualified for 105°C junction temperature, enabling deployment in under-hood automotive gateways and industrial enclosures with elevated ambient temperatures. Thermal design must ensure junction temperature remains ≤105°C using appropriate heatsinking and airflow per NXP's thermal guidelines in Section 5 of the datasheet.
LS2048AXE711B Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 1292-BBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- QorIQ® Layerscape
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-A72
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 4 Core, 64-Bit
- Speed:
- 2.1GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- -
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR4
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 10GbE (8), 1GbE (16), 2.5GbE (1)
- SATA:
- SATA 6Gbps (2)
- USB:
- USB 3.0 + PHY (2)
- Voltage - I/O:
- -
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- Secure Boot, TrustZone®
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 1292-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5)
- Additional Interfaces:
- eMMC/SD/SDIO, I2C, PCIe, SPI, UART
LS2048AXE711B FAQ
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All LS2048AXE711B 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 LS2048AXE711B meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of LS2048AXE711B?
All LS2048AXE711B units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with LS2048AXE711B, 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 LS2048AXE711B part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for LS2048AXE711B:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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