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NXP Semiconductors LS2088ASE7QQB
- Part No.:
- LS2088ASE7QQB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 1292-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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LS2088ASE7QQB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ 1.6GHZ 1292FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
LS2088ASE7QQB 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 LS2088ASE7QQB datasheet, LS2088ASE7QQB pinout, LS2088ASE7QQB application, or LS2088ASE7QQB equivalent, key selection criteria include DDR4 ECC support, PCIe 3.0 x8/x4 capability, automotive AEC-Q100 Grade 3 qualification (105°C Tj), and DPAA2 offload for wire-rate packet processing in networking and embedded control systems.
Technical Context
The LS2088ASE7QQB implements a hierarchical interconnect fabric linking eight Cortex-A72 cores (organized in four dual-core clusters, each with 1 MB L2 cache), a 1 MB platform cache with ECC, and DPAA2 accelerators including WRIOP for packet parsing/classification, QBMan for queue/buffer management, SEC 5.2 crypto engine (20 Gbps), PME 2.0 RegEx (10 Gbps), and DCE 1.0 compression/decompression (20 Gbps).
It integrates two DDR4 SDRAM controllers with interleaving and ECC, four PCIe 3.0 controllers (PCIe3 supports SR-IOV and x8/x4/x2/x1; others support x4/x2/x1), eight 10 GbE MACs, sixteen 1/2.5 GbE MACs, two SATA 3.0, two USB 3.0 with PHY, eSDHC, QSPI, SPI, I²C, DUART, and IFC 2.0 - all managed under hardware-enforced partitioning and TrustZone-based secure boot via service processor.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | 8× Arm Cortex-A72 @ up to 2.1 GHz; 4 dual-core clusters with 1 MB shared L2 cache per cluster |
| Memory Interface | Dual 64-bit DDR4 with ECC and interleaving; supports up to 2.1 GT/s data rate |
| DPAA2 Acceleration | WRIOP, QBMan, SEC 5.2 (20 Gbps crypto), PME 2.0 (10 Gbps RegEx), DCE 1.0 (20 Gbps compress/decompress) |
| High-Speed I/O | 16 SerDes lanes (up to 10.3125 GHz); 4× PCIe 3.0 (1× x8/x4/x2/x1 w/SR-IOV, 3× x4/x2/x1) |
| Ethernet Support | Up to eight 10 GbE MACs + sixteen 1/2.5 GbE MACs; IEEE 1588 timestamping on management interfaces |
| Security & Reliability | TrustZone®, hardware virtualization, service processor for pre-boot initialization, AEC-Q100 Grade 3 (105°C Tj) |
| Peripheral Integration | 2× SATA 3.0, 2× USB 3.0 w/PHY, eSDHC, QSPI, SPI, 4× I²C, 2× DUART, IFC 2.0 (NAND/NOR) |
Pinout & Package
LS2088ASE7QQB is housed in a 1292-ball FC-PBGA package (35 mm × 35 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) with thermal lid and exposed thermal pad. Pin assignments are organized across DDR1/DDR2, SerDes banks (SD1/SD2), I/O groups (IFC, eSDHC, SPI, I²C, UART), and power domains (G1VDD, SVDD, XVDD, AVDD).
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| D1_MA00–D1_MA13 | DDR4 Address Bus (Interface 1) | 14-bit address lines for first DDR4 channel; routed with matched length and controlled impedance |
| D1_MCK0/D1_MCK0_B | DDR4 Clock Pair (Interface 1) | Differential clock pair driving DDR4 interface; requires tight skew control (<15 ps) |
| D1_MDQ00–D1_MDQ63 | DDR4 Data Bus (Interface 1) | 64-bit data bus with 8× DQS pairs; supports x4/x8 DRAM configurations with ECC |
| SD1_TX0_P/SD1_RX0_P | SerDes Lane 0 Differential Pair | High-speed serial lane supporting PCIe, SATA, or SGMII; calibrated via SD1_IMP_CAL_TX/RX |
| PCIe3_CLK_P/PCIe3_CLK_N | PCIe 3.0 Reference Clock | Dedicated differential reference clock input for PCIe3 controller (supports SR-IOV) |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| DPAA2 Hardware Offload | Enables line-rate packet classification, scheduling, and crypto without CPU intervention - reducing latency and freeing 4+ cores for application tasks |
| Automotive Qualification | AEC-Q100 Grade 3 (105°C junction) with derated operation at 1.8 GHz CPU / 1.8 GT/s DDR - validated for vehicle gateway and ADAS ECU deployment |
| Secure Boot Architecture | Service processor enforces authenticated boot chain using immutable fuses and TrustZone-protected secure monitor - preventing unauthorized firmware execution |
| Memory Coherency | Cache-coherent interconnect between all 8 A72 cores, platform cache, and accelerators - eliminates software-managed cache maintenance overhead |
| Flexible I/O Multiplexing | Single SerDes lane configurable as PCIe, SATA, USB 3.0, or Ethernet (SGMII/XAUI) - enabling board-level reuse across product variants |
Applications
| Vehicle Gateway | 5G Small Cell Baseband |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Centralized communication hub aggregating CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet AVB, and cellular modem traffic in modern EVs. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control plane processor managing protocol translation, firewall policies, OTA update orchestration, and real-time diagnostics. Use Value: DPAA2 WRIOP handles 10 GbE packet steering and classification at wire rate, while A72 cores run AUTOSAR Adaptive and Linux-based middleware concurrently. |
Use Scenario: Distributed unit in open RAN architecture performing L1/L2 baseband processing and fronthaul transport. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time signal processing host with deterministic low-latency PCIe links to FPGA-based radio units and DDR4 memory for FFT buffers. Use Value: Dual DDR4 controllers with ECC and interleaving sustain >12 GB/s sustained bandwidth for massive MIMO symbol processing; qDMA enables zero-copy buffer transfers. |
| Industrial Network Switch | Secure Edge Appliance |
|
Use Scenario: Managed Layer 3 switch for factory automation with time-sensitive networking (TSN) and industrial firewall functions. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Forwarding engine executing PTP timestamping, ACL enforcement, and deep packet inspection using DPAA2 accelerators. Use Value: Eight 10 GbE MACs + QBMan enable hardware-accelerated queue management for strict priority and credit-based shapers - meeting sub-100 µs TSN latency targets. |
Use Scenario: Physical security appliance performing encrypted video analytics, TLS termination, and secure remote access. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Trusted execution environment hosting confidential VMs with isolated crypto engines and attested boot. Use Value: SEC 5.2 delivers 20 Gbps AES-GCM encryption/decryption; TrustZone and hardware virtualization enforce isolation between analytics, network stack, and security services. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-performance networking SoC applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS2084ASE7QQB | Same package and pinout; 8-core A72 but lower max frequency (1.8 GHz vs. 2.1 GHz) and reduced SerDes count (12 vs. 16 lanes) | Targeted at cost-optimized telecom edge and industrial control where full 2.1 GHz and 16-lane SerDes headroom are unnecessary | Select when thermal budget or BOM cost constraints outweigh need for peak performance headroom |
| LS1088ASE7QQB | 8-core Cortex-A72 with identical DPAA2 and peripheral set, but only 12 SerDes lanes and no AEC-Q100 qualification | Designed for commercial networking and enterprise storage where automotive reliability is not required | Choose for non-automotive deployments needing identical software compatibility but lower qualification cost |
Compared with LS2084ASE7QQB and LS1088ASE7QQB, the LS2088ASE7QQB provides higher SerDes density (16 lanes), full 2.1 GHz operation, and AEC-Q100 Grade 3 certification - making it uniquely suited for safety-critical automotive gateways and high-bandwidth 5G infrastructure requiring extended temperature operation and maximum I/O flexibility.
Availability
LS2088ASE7QQB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for vehicle gateway systems, 5G small cell baseband units, industrial TSN switches, and secure edge appliances requiring stable component supply across long-life industrial and automotive programs.
Supply support for LS2088ASE7QQB 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, and communications markets.
The LS2088ASE7QQB belongs to the QorIQ LS20xx family - engineered for high-throughput, low-latency data plane processing in next-generation networking, automotive gateway, and secure edge computing applications.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the LS2088ASE7QQB under AEC-Q100 Grade 3 conditions?
The LS2088ASE7QQB is rated for 1.8 GHz CPU frequency and 1.8 GT/s DDR4 data rate when operating at the full AEC-Q100 Grade 3 temperature range (−40°C to +105°C Tj). This derated specification ensures timing margin and reliability under automotive thermal stress, while the device supports up to 2.1 GHz in commercial-grade environments.
Does the LS2088ASE7QQB support PCIe 3.0 x8 configuration, and which controller enables it?
Yes, the LS2088ASE7QQB supports PCIe 3.0 x8 configuration exclusively on its PCIe3 controller, which also supports SR-IOV. The other three PCIe controllers (PCIe1, PCIe2, PCIe4) are limited to x4/x2/x1 widths and do not support SR-IOV - making PCIe3 the primary choice for high-bandwidth accelerator or NIC attachment.
How does the DPAA2 architecture in the LS2088ASE7QQB accelerate packet processing compared to software-only approaches?
The LS2088ASE7QQB's DPAA2 integrates dedicated hardware blocks - WRIOP for parsing/classification, QBMan for scheduling and buffer management, and SEC 5.2 for crypto - enabling wire-rate 10 GbE packet handling without CPU core involvement. This reduces latency by >50% and frees ≥4 A72 cores for application-layer tasks versus pure software forwarding.
What DDR4 memory configurations are supported by the LS2088ASE7QQB's dual controllers?
The LS2088ASE7QQB supports dual-channel, 64-bit-wide DDR4 with ECC and interleaving. Each controller handles independent DIMMs or discrete chips, supporting up to 2.1 GT/s (DDR4-2100), x4/x8/x16 DRAM densities, and JEDEC-compliant RDIMM/UDIMM topologies - with hardware-managed refresh and error correction for mission-critical uptime.
Is the LS2088ASE7QQB pin-compatible with other QorIQ LS20xx devices such as the LS2044A or LS2084A?
No, the LS2088ASE7QQB is not pin-compatible with LS2044A or LS2084A. While sharing the same 1292-ball FC-PBGA footprint and many signal groupings, pin assignments differ significantly - especially in DDR, SerDes, and peripheral I/O banks - requiring unique PCB layout and validation per variant.
LS2088ASE7QQB 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:
- 1.6GHz
- 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
LS2088ASE7QQB FAQ
1.How can I place an order for LS2088ASE7QQB through Aetrix?
Please submit a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for LS2088ASE7QQB 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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6.How does Aetrix verify that LS2088ASE7QQB is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?
All LS2088ASE7QQB 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 LS2088ASE7QQB meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of LS2088ASE7QQB?
All LS2088ASE7QQB units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with LS2088ASE7QQB, 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 LS2088ASE7QQB part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for LS2088ASE7QQB:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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