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NXP Semiconductors LS2088ASE711B
- Part No.:
- LS2088ASE711B
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 1292-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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LS2088ASE711B.pdf
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- IC MPU QORIQ 2.1GHZ 1292FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
LS2088ASE711B from NXP Semiconductors is an 8-core Arm® Cortex®-A72 SoC with DPAA2 data path acceleration, dual 64-bit DDR4 memory controllers (up to 2.1 GT/s), 16 SerDes lanes (up to 10.3125 GHz), and integrated security including TrustZone® and hardware virtualization - deployed in vehicle management servers, ADAS gateways, and telecom infrastructure.
For engineers reviewing the LS2088ASE711B datasheet, LS2088ASE711B pinout, LS2088ASE711B application, or LS2088ASE711B equivalent, key selection criteria include DDR4 ECC support, PCIe 3.0 SR-IOV capability on one controller, automotive AEC-Q100 Grade 3 qualification (105°C Tj), and DPAA2 acceleration for wire-rate packet processing, crypto (20 Gbps), and RegEx (10 Gbps).
Technical Context
The LS2088ASE711B implements a hierarchical interconnect fabric linking eight Cortex-A72 cores (organized in four dual-core clusters, each with 1 MB shared L2 cache) to dual DDR4 controllers, DPAA2 hardware accelerators (WRIOP, QBMan, SEC 5.2, PME 2.0, DCE 1.0), and a service processor for secure boot. It supports hardware-enforced partitioning and TrustZone-based trust architecture.
Its high-speed I/O includes four PCIe 3.0 controllers (one with full x8/x4/x2/x1 + SR-IOV; three limited to x4/x2/x1 without SR-IOV), eight 10 Gbps Ethernet MACs, sixteen 1/2.5 Gbps Ethernet MACs, two SATA 3.0, two USB 3.0 with PHY, and quad SPI - all managed via coherent cache interconnect and SMMU-based memory protection.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core Count | 8 × Arm Cortex-A72 cores in four dual-core clusters with 1 MB L2 cache per cluster |
| Max CPU Frequency | 2.1 GHz (standard); 1.8 GHz under AEC-Q100 Grade 3 automotive qualification |
| DDR4 Interface | Dual 64-bit controllers with ECC, interleaving, and up to 2.1 GT/s (1.8 GT/s in automotive mode) |
| DPAA2 Acceleration | SEC 5.2 crypto at 20 Gbps, PME 2.0 RegEx at 10 Gbps, DCE 1.0 compression/decompression at 20 Gbps |
| PCIe Support | Four PCIe 3.0 controllers: PCIe3 supports x8/x4/x2/x1 + SR-IOV; others support x4/x2/x1 only, no SR-IOV |
| Automotive Qualification | AEC-Q100 Grade 3 qualified (105°C junction temperature) |
| Package | 1292-ball FC-PBGA (37 mm × 37 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) |
Pinout & Package
LS2088ASE711B uses a 1292-ball Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FC-PBGA) package with 0.8 mm ball pitch and 37 mm × 37 mm body size. Pin assignments are organized across DDR, SerDes, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, SPI, I²C, JTAG, and power domains - detailed in NXP's official LS2084A/LS2044A datasheet Rev. 4 (2021), Sections 2.1–2.2.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| D1_MA00–D1_MA13 | DDR4 Address Bus (Interface 1) | 14-bit address lines for first DDR4 channel; require matched trace length and termination |
| D1_MCK0/D1_MCK0_B | DDR4 Clock Pair (Interface 1) | Differential clock driving DDR4 interface 1; critical for timing closure and jitter control |
| PCIe3_CLK_P/N | PCIe 3.0 Reference Clock | Dedicated differential reference clock input for PCIe3 controller with SR-IOV support |
| TSEC_CLK_IN | IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol Input | Enables hardware timestamping for sub-microsecond time synchronization in TSN and ADAS |
| SD1_TX0_P/SD1_RX0_P | SerDes Lane 0 Differential Pair | Configurable for PCIe, SATA, or Ethernet; supports up to 10.3125 GHz signaling |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| DPAA2 Hardware Acceleration | Offloads packet parsing, classification, queue management, crypto, RegEx, and compression - freeing CPU cores for application-layer tasks |
| Trust Architecture + TrustZone® | Enables secure boot, isolated execution environments, and hardware-enforced memory protection for safety-critical ADAS functions |
| qDMA Engine | Enables zero-copy, scatter-gather DMA transfers between peripherals and DDR, reducing CPU overhead in high-throughput I/O |
| Hardware Virtualization Support | Allows concurrent real-time OS (e.g., QNX, INTEGRITY) and Linux partitions with strict resource isolation and scheduling guarantees |
| Service Processor (SP) | Handles pre-boot initialization, secure firmware updates, and runtime monitoring - independent of main A72 cores |
Applications
| Vehicle Management Server | ADAS Gateway |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Centralized domain controller aggregating CAN FD, Ethernet AVB, and sensor data in next-gen E/E architectures. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main application processor executing AUTOSAR Adaptive, managing time-synchronized sensor fusion, and hosting V2X middleware. Use Value: Dual DDR4 channels with ECC ensure data integrity for safety-critical logs; DPAA2 enables real-time packet steering to multiple ECUs without CPU intervention. |
Use Scenario: High-bandwidth gateway bridging radar, camera, and ultrasonic sensors to central compute units via 10G Ethernet. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time packet processor with IEEE 1588 timestamping and hardware TSN scheduling for deterministic latency. Use Value: SEC 5.2 crypto at 20 Gbps secures OTA updates; AEC-Q100 Grade 3 rating validates operation at 105°C junction temperature in engine bay proximity. |
| 5G Small Cell Baseband | Industrial Network Appliance |
Use Scenario: Layer 2/3 forwarding and baseband offload in compact 5G NR small cell units with fronthaul/backhaul convergence. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control plane processor with DPAA2 WRIOP handling L2 switching, classification, and congestion management for eCPRI traffic. Use Value: 16 SerDes lanes support flexible configuration for CPRI/eCPRI, PCIe, and SFP+ interfaces; qDMA enables efficient buffer management across multiple radio units. |
Use Scenario: Secure industrial firewall/router with deep packet inspection, TLS acceleration, and redundant WAN/LAN ports. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Embedded network processor executing Linux-based routing stack while offloading crypto and pattern matching to SEC and PME engines. Use Value: PME 2.0 RegEx acceleration at 10 Gbps enables real-time IDS signature scanning; integrated flash controller simplifies secure firmware storage and update. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-performance networking and automotive SoC applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| NXP LS2084ASE711B | Same die, 4-core variant (vs. 8-core LS2088ASE711B); identical DPAA2, DDR4, and SerDes specs | Lower thermal envelope and power draw; suitable for cost-optimized ADAS ECUs where 4 cores suffice | Select when application workload fits within 4 A72 cores and BOM cost reduction is prioritized over peak throughput |
| NXP LX2160A | 16-core Arm Cortex-A72, higher core count, same DPAA2 generation, but no AEC-Q100 qualification | Targeted at cloud-edge and telecom infrastructure; lacks automotive temperature and reliability validation | Choose for non-automotive high-throughput control/data plane workloads requiring >8 cores and no automotive certification |
Compared with LS2084ASE711B, the LS2088ASE711B delivers 2× CPU core count and higher sustained throughput for multi-container or hypervisor-based ADAS stacks; versus LX2160A, it trades raw core count for AEC-Q100 compliance and tighter thermal/power constraints essential in vehicle deployment.
Availability
LS2088ASE711B is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for vehicle management servers, ADAS gateways, and 5G small cell infrastructure requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and automotive-grade reliability.
Supply support for LS2088ASE711B 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 specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets.
The LS2088ASE711B belongs to NXP's QorIQ Layerscape family - designed specifically for high-performance, secure, and energy-efficient control and data plane processing in networking, telecom, and automotive applications.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR4 data rate supported by LS2088ASE711B?
The LS2088ASE711B supports DDR4 data rates up to 2.1 GT/s in standard operation. Under AEC-Q100 Grade 3 qualification (105°C Tj), the maximum DDR4 data rate is reduced to 1.8 GT/s to ensure timing margin and reliability in automotive environments. Both configurations include full ECC protection and interleaving support.
Does LS2088ASE711B support PCIe 3.0 SR-IOV, and on which controller?
Yes, LS2088ASE711B supports PCIe 3.0 SR-IOV exclusively on its PCIe3 controller, which is configurable for x8/x4/x2/x1 widths. The other three PCIe controllers (PCIe1, PCIe2, PCIe4) support only x4/x2/x1 widths and do not implement SR-IOV functionality - a key differentiator for virtualized network function (VNF) deployments requiring hardware-assisted I/O virtualization.
Is LS2088ASE711B qualified for automotive use, and what does Grade 3 mean?
Yes, LS2088ASE711B is AEC-Q100 Grade 3 qualified, meaning it is certified for operation from −40°C to +105°C junction temperature - suitable for engine compartment-proximate applications such as vehicle management servers and ADAS gateways. This qualification includes stress testing for thermal cycling, humidity, and mechanical shock per automotive reliability standards.
How does DPAA2 acceleration in LS2088ASE711B improve packet processing performance?
DPAA2 in LS2088ASE711B integrates dedicated hardware blocks - WRIOP for parsing/classification, QBMan for queue management, SEC 5.2 for crypto, PME 2.0 for RegEx, and DCE 1.0 for compression - enabling wire-rate processing of 10 Gbps+ Ethernet traffic without CPU involvement. This reduces latency, improves determinism, and frees A72 cores for application logic.
What debug and test interfaces are available on LS2088ASE711B?
LS2088ASE711B provides JTAG (TCK/TMS/TDI/TDO/TRST_B), boundary scan (TBSCAN_EN_B), and debug trace interfaces compliant with Arm CoreSight. It also includes dedicated test pins (TEST_SEL_B, SCAN_MODE_B), reset signals (PORESET_B, HRESET_B), and voltage/temperature monitoring (TH_VDD, TH_TPA) - fully documented in Sections 3.17–3.19 and 5.1 of the LS2084A/LS2044A datasheet.
LS2088ASE711B 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:
- 8 Core, 64-Bit
- Speed:
- 2.1GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- -
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR4
- Graphics Acceleration:
- -
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 10GbE (8), 2.5GbE (16)
- SATA:
- SATA 6Gbps (2)
- USB:
- USB 3.0 + PHY (2)
- Voltage - I/O:
- -
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 1292-FCPBGA (37.5x37.5)
- Additional Interfaces:
- I2C, SPI, UART
LS2088ASE711B FAQ
1.How can I place an order for LS2088ASE711B through Aetrix?
Please submit a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for LS2088ASE711B on Aetrix. Our sales agent will provide a competitive quotation and guide you through the order confirmation once you accept the terms.
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5.How can I obtain technical support or documentation for LS2088ASE711B?
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6.How does Aetrix verify that LS2088ASE711B is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?
All LS2088ASE711B 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 LS2088ASE711B meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of LS2088ASE711B?
All LS2088ASE711B units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with LS2088ASE711B, 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 LS2088ASE711B part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for LS2088ASE711B:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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