NXP Semiconductors LS2088AXN7V17B

Overview

LS2088AXN7V17B from NXP Semiconductors is an 8-core Arm® Cortex®-A72 SoC with DPAA2 data path acceleration, dual 64-bit DDR4 controllers (2.1 GT/s), 16 SerDes lanes (10.3125 GHz), and integrated security including TrustZone® and SEC 5.2 crypto engine. It serves as a control-and-data-plane processor in high-throughput network infrastructure.

For engineers reviewing the LS2088AXN7V17B datasheet, LS2088AXN7V17B pinout, LS2088AXN7V17B application, or LS2088AXN7V17B equivalent, key selection considerations include DDR4 ECC memory bandwidth, DPAA2 offload throughput (20 Gbps crypto, 10 Gbps RegEx), PCIe 3.0 SR-IOV support on one controller, and FC-PBGA-1292 thermal/power design constraints.

Technical Context

The LS2088AXN7V17B implements eight Cortex-A72 cores organized in four dual-core clusters, each with 1 MB shared L2 cache and coherent interconnect. Its hierarchical fabric links CPU complexes, accelerators (WRIOP, QBMan, SEC, PME, DCE, AIOP), memory controllers, and I/O subsystems.

DPAA2 integrates hardware-managed queueing, buffer management, and dedicated engines for packet processing, cryptography (SEC 5.2), pattern matching (PME 2.0), compression (DCE 1.0), and accelerated I/O (AIOP). The platform cache (1 MB, ECC-protected) sits between CPU clusters and fabric, reducing latency for shared metadata.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

LS2088AXN7V17B uses a 1292-ball Fine-Pitch Ceramic Ball Grid Array (FC-PBGA) package with 0.8 mm ball pitch and 37 mm × 37 mm body size. Thermal and power integrity require strict adherence to NXP's layout guidelines for VDD/GND ball pairing, decoupling, and signal escape routing.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-performance networking SoC applications.

Compared with LS2048AXN7V17B, the LS2088AXN7V17B delivers double CPU throughput and full dual DDR4 bandwidth for line-rate 10GbE forwarding; versus ARMADA 8040, it provides superior hardware offload depth (DPAA2 vs CESA), higher SerDes density, and stronger trust architecture for certified safety-critical use.

Availability

LS2088AXN7V17B is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for 5G infrastructure, enterprise SD-WAN edge routing, and avionics network switching requiring stable component supply, long lifecycle commitment, and traceable sourcing.

Supply support for LS2088AXN7V17B 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, and communications markets.

The QorIQ LS2088A family targets high-end networking and telecom infrastructure, delivering integrated control, data-path, and security processing in a single SoC to replace multi-chip solutions.

FAQ

What is the maximum DDR4 data rate supported by LS2088AXN7V17B?

The LS2088AXN7V17B supports two 64-bit DDR4 memory controllers operating at up to 2.1 GT/s with ECC protection and interleaving. This enables sustained memory bandwidth exceeding 33.6 GB/s aggregate, essential for DPAA2 accelerator buffering and high-throughput packet buffering in LS2088AXN7V17B-based systems.

Does LS2088AXN7V17B support PCIe Gen3 x8 on all four controllers?

No. Only PCIe3 (the third controller) supports x8 width and SR-IOV. PCIe1, PCIe2, and PCIe4 are limited to x4/x2/x1 widths and do not support SR-IOV. At platform speeds below 533 MHz, PCIe3 is restricted to x4 width for Gen3 operation - full x8 requires ≥533 MHz platform clock. This constraint is documented in the LS2088AXN7V17B datasheet Section 4.2.

How does the DPAA2 architecture in LS2088AXN7V17B improve packet processing efficiency?

DPAA2 in LS2088AXN7V17B integrates WRIOP for wire-rate packet parsing/classification, QBMan for hardware queue management, and dedicated engines for crypto (SEC 5.2), RegEx (PME 2.0), and compression (DCE 1.0). This offloads >80% of data-path tasks from CPU cores, enabling LS2088AXN7V17B to sustain 20 Gbps encrypted throughput while maintaining headroom for control-plane services.

What security features are implemented in LS2088AXN7V17B beyond TrustZone®?

LS2088AXN7V17B includes a dedicated service processor (SP) for pre-boot initialization and secure boot enforcement, hardware-based key storage in eFuses, runtime attestation, and a hardened security monitor interface. Its SEC 5.2 crypto engine supports AES-GCM, SHA-384, RSA-4096, and ECC NIST P-384 - all accessible from both secure and non-secure worlds under TrustZone®-managed partitioning.

Is LS2088AXN7V17B pin-compatible with LS2048AXN7V17B?

Yes. LS2088AXN7V17B and LS2048AXN7V17B share identical FC-PBGA-1292 packaging, pinout, and mechanical footprint. They differ only in internal core count and memory controller configuration - making LS2048AXN7V17B a drop-in alternative for designs where reduced CPU and DDR bandwidth are acceptable, without requiring PCB redesign.