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NXP Semiconductors LS2088ASN7QQB
- Part No.:
- LS2088ASN7QQB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 1292-BBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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LS2088ASN7QQB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU QORIQ 1.6GHZ 1292FCPBGA
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Product details
Overview
LS2088ASN7QQB from NXP Semiconductors is an Arm® Cortex®-A72-based multicore communications processor with eight 64-bit CPU cores, dual 64-bit DDR4 memory controllers (up to 2.1 GT/s), DPAA2 hardware acceleration for networking, and 16 SerDes lanes supporting up to 10.3125 GHz - deployed in vehicle management servers, ADAS gateways, and telecom infrastructure.
For engineers reviewing the LS2088ASN7QQB datasheet, LS2088ASN7QQB pinout, LS2088ASN7QQB application, or LS2088ASN7QQB equivalent, key selection criteria include DDR4 ECC support, PCIe 3.0 x8/x4 capability, automotive AEC-Q100 Grade 3 qualification (105°C Tj), integrated SEC 5.2 crypto engine (20 Gbps), and WRIOP packet processing at wire rate.
Technical Context
The LS2088ASN7QQB implements a hierarchical interconnect fabric linking four dual-core Cortex-A72 clusters (each with 1 MB shared L2 cache), a 1 MB platform cache with ECC, and DPAA2 accelerators including WRIOP, QBMan, SEC 5.2, PME 2.0, and DCE 1.0. It supports hardware virtualization and TrustZone®-enabled secure boot via an integrated service processor.
Its I/O subsystem includes two DDR4 controllers with interleaving and ECC, four PCIe 3.0 controllers (one with SR-IOV), eight 10 GbE MACs, sixteen 1/2.5 GbE MACs, two SATA 3.0, two USB 3.0 with PHY, quad SPI, four I²C, dual DUART, and integrated flash controller - all managed under deterministic timing constraints for real-time networking workloads.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core Count & Architecture | Eight 64-bit Arm Cortex-A72 cores in four dual-core clusters, each with 1 MB L2 cache; enables high-throughput control + data plane co-processing. |
| Max Operating Frequency | Up to 2.1 GHz (standard grade); 1.8 GHz (AEC-Q100 Grade 3 automotive variant) - defines real-time instruction throughput and thermal envelope. |
| DDR4 Memory Interface | Dual 64-bit controllers with ECC, interleaving, and up to 2.1 GT/s data rate - delivers >33 GB/s aggregate bandwidth with error resilience. |
| DPAA2 Acceleration | WRIOP for wire-rate packet parsing/classification/distribution; SEC 5.2 crypto at 20 Gbps; PME 2.0 RegEx at 10 Gbps - offloads Layer 2–4 processing from CPU. |
| High-Speed Serial I/O | 16 SerDes lanes configurable up to 10.3125 GHz; supports PCIe 3.0 (x8/x4/x2/x1), 10GbE, SATA, and USB 3.0 - enables flexible backplane and peripheral connectivity. |
| Automotive Qualification | AEC-Q100 Grade 3 qualified (105°C junction temperature); validated for vehicle gateway and ADAS ECU deployment with extended thermal reliability. |
| Security Architecture | TrustZone®-enabled Armv8-A security extensions; dedicated service processor for pre-boot initialization and secure boot; hardware-enforced partitioning. |
Pinout & Package
LS2088ASN7QQB uses a 1292-ball Fine-Pitch Ceramic Ball Grid Array (FC-PBGA) package with 27 × 27 mm body size and 0.8 mm ball pitch. Thermal and mechanical specifications comply with JEDEC MO-270DA standards.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| D1_MA00–D1_MA13, D1_MA17 | DDR4 Address Bus (Interface 1) | 14-bit address lines for first DDR4 channel; supports up to 64 GB addressing with bank/group decoding. |
| D1_MCK0–D1_MCK3, D1_MCK0_B–D1_MCK3_B | DDR4 Clock & Complement (Interface 1) | Differential clock pairs per memory rank; enables precise timing control for 2.1 GT/s operation with phase alignment. |
| D1_MDQ00–D1_MDQ63 | DDR4 Data Bus (Interface 1) | 64-bit bidirectional data path with per-byte strobes; supports x4/x8/x16 configurations and on-die termination calibration. |
| D1_MDQS00–D1_MDQS17, D1_MDQS00_B–D1_MDQS17_B | DDR4 Data Strobe (Interface 1) | Differential strobes per 8-bit data nibble; critical for write-leveling and read-deskew in high-speed DDR4 interfaces. |
| SD1_TX0_P/N–SD1_TX7_P/N | SerDes Lane 1 Differential Transmitter | Eight high-speed differential TX pairs supporting PCIe, SGMII, or XAUI; programmable pre-emphasis and swing for channel loss compensation. |
| SD1_RX0_P/N–SD1_RX7_P/N | SerDes Lane 1 Differential Receiver | Eight high-speed differential RX pairs with adaptive equalization; enables robust signal recovery over backplanes or cables. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| DPAA2 Hardware Acceleration | Offloads packet classification, queue management, crypto (20 Gbps), RegEx (10 Gbps), and compression - reduces CPU load by >70% in routing/firewall workloads. |
| qDMA Engine | Enables zero-copy, scatter-gather DMA transfers between peripherals and DDR4; eliminates CPU intervention for bulk data movement in storage and networking stacks. |
| PCIe 3.0 with SR-IOV | One PCIe 3.0 controller supports full x8 width and Single Root I/O Virtualization - allows direct VM access to NICs/FPGAs without hypervisor overhead. |
| Integrated Flash Controller (IFC 2.0) | Supports NAND/NOR flash with ECC, wear leveling, and command queuing - enables reliable boot and firmware storage without external controller. |
| Hardware Virtualization Support | ARMv8-A virtualization extensions + SMMU units per cluster - enables secure, isolated guest OS execution for mixed-criticality automotive systems. |
| Automotive AEC-Q100 Grade 3 | Validated for 105°C junction operation with enhanced screening and burn-in; meets functional safety requirements for ASIL-B capable system integration. |
Applications
| Vehicle Gateway | 5G Radio Unit (RU) |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Centralized communication hub aggregating CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet AVB, and cellular modem traffic in modern EVs. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time protocol translation, firewall enforcement, OTA update orchestration, and time-synchronized diagnostics logging. Use Value: Single-chip consolidation replaces multi-IC gateway designs; AEC-Q100 Grade 3 ensures reliability at 105°C; DPAA2 accelerates CAN-to-Ethernet bridging at line rate. |
Use Scenario: Front-haul processing unit in open RAN deployments, handling CPRI/eCPRI fronthaul transport and baseband offload. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Fronthaul packet encapsulation/decapsulation, jitter cleaning, and low-latency buffering with IEEE 1588 timestamping. Use Value: SEC 5.2 encrypts fronthaul data; WRIOP classifies eCPRI packets; dual DDR4 controllers sustain >25 Gbps fronthaul throughput with ECC protection. |
| Industrial SD-WAN Edge Router | Secure Network Appliance |
|
Use Scenario: Branch office router performing IPsec VPN, application-aware QoS, deep packet inspection, and LTE failover. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Control plane (Linux OS), data plane (DPAA2-accelerated forwarding), and crypto offload (SEC 5.2). Use Value: 20 Gbps crypto throughput enables full-line-rate IPsec for 10GbE WAN links; PCIe 3.0 x8 connects SmartNICs for additional acceleration. |
Use Scenario: Next-generation firewall appliance requiring TLS decryption, intrusion prevention, and encrypted storage of audit logs. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Trusted execution environment (TrustZone), hardware-rooted secure boot, and isolated crypto key storage. Use Value: Service processor enforces chain-of-trust from power-on; SEC 5.2 handles TLS 1.3 handshake offload; ECC DDR4 prevents silent memory corruption. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar multicore communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS2084ASN7QQB | Same die as LS2088ASN7QQB but with four Cortex-A72 cores (vs. eight); identical DPAA2, SerDes, and peripheral set. | Targeted at cost-sensitive 4-core control-plane applications where full 8-core capacity is unnecessary. | Select when thermal/power budget limits require lower core count without sacrificing I/O or acceleration features. |
| LS1088ASN7QQB | Based on Cortex-A72 but with six cores, reduced SerDes lanes (12 vs. 16), no SEC 5.2 (SEC 4.0 only), and no AEC-Q100 qualification. | Designed for commercial networking edge devices without automotive or high-throughput crypto requirements. | Choose for non-automotive, lower-bandwidth applications where 12-lane SerDes and 10 Gbps crypto suffice. |
Compared with LS2084ASN7QQB and LS1088ASN7QQB, LS2088ASN7QQB delivers highest core density, full 16-lane SerDes flexibility, 20 Gbps crypto, and AEC-Q100 Grade 3 - making it the only option for thermally constrained, safety-critical, high-throughput automotive and telecom infrastructure designs.
Availability
LS2088ASN7QQB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for vehicle gateway systems, 5G radio units, industrial SD-WAN routers, and secure network appliances requiring stable component supply across long product lifecycles.
Supply support for LS2088ASN7QQB 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 communication infrastructure markets.
The QorIQ LS2088A series targets high-performance, safety-certified communications processing - integrating Arm Cortex-A72 cores with DPAA2 acceleration to replace discrete control + data-path architectures in next-gen networking and automotive systems.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR4 data rate supported by LS2088ASN7QQB?
The LS2088ASN7QQB supports up to 2.1 GT/s on both DDR4 memory controllers, delivering over 33 GB/s aggregate bandwidth with ECC protection and interleaving. In AEC-Q100 Grade 3 mode, the maximum DDR4 data rate is reduced to 1.8 GT/s to meet automotive thermal requirements while maintaining full ECC functionality.
Does LS2088ASN7QQB support PCIe 3.0 x8 configuration?
Yes, LS2088ASN7QQB includes one PCIe 3.0 controller (PCIe3) that supports full x8 lane width, along with SR-IOV capability. The remaining three PCIe controllers (PCIe1, PCIe2, PCIe4) support up to x4 width but do not implement SR-IOV - enabling flexible expansion for SmartNICs, NVMe storage, or FPGA accelerators.
Is LS2088ASN7QQB qualified for automotive applications?
Yes, LS2088ASN7QQB is AEC-Q100 Grade 3 qualified for operation up to 105°C junction temperature. This qualification covers extended temperature stress testing, ESD robustness, and failure mechanism validation - confirming suitability for vehicle gateway, ADAS domain controller, and telematics control unit applications.
How does the DPAA2 architecture in LS2088ASN7QQB accelerate networking workloads?
The DPAA2 in LS2088ASN7QQB integrates WRIOP for wire-rate packet parsing and classification, QBMan for hardware-managed queue scheduling, SEC 5.2 for 20 Gbps crypto, PME 2.0 for 10 Gbps RegEx matching, and DCE 1.0 for 20 Gbps compression - collectively reducing CPU utilization by up to 70% in firewall, router, and SD-WAN use cases.
What security features are implemented in LS2088ASN7QQB beyond TrustZone®?
LS2088ASN7QQB extends TrustZone® with a dedicated service processor (SP) for pre-boot initialization and secure boot, hardware-enforced partitioning via SMMUs, tamper-resistant security fuses, battery-backed security monitor interface, and integrated cryptographic accelerators (SEC 5.2) - forming a comprehensive hardware root of trust for secure boot, runtime attestation, and key management.
LS2088ASN7QQB 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
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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 LS2088ASN7QQB part is unused and in its original packaging.
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