Dual-core
solution with
integrated LCD
controller for
fanless applications
QorIQ6SoloX
i.MX
LS1021A
applications processors
and could be on two
Communications
Processor
lines
The QorIQ LS1021A processor delivers extensive integration and power efficiency
for fanless, small form factor networked applications.
TARGET APPLICATIONS
} Enterprise AP routers for 802.11ac/n
that must perform more securely, intelligently and efficiently
without sacrificing performance.
} Multi-protocol IoT gateways
CORE COMPLEX
} Industrial and factory automation
The QorIQ LS1021A processor integrates dual ARM
Cortex-A7 cores running up to 1.2 GHz with ECC protected
L1 and L2 caches. Both cores feature 32 KB of L1 instruction
and data cache, share up to 512 KB of coherent L2 cache,
and feature the NEONTM SimD module and dual precision
floating-point unit (FPU). The DDR 3L/4 memory controller
supports 8-, 16- or 32-bit interfaces at up to 1600 MHz.
} Mobile wireless routers
} Printing
} Building automation
} Smart energy
Incorporating dual ARM® Cortex®-A7 cores with ECC
protection running up to 1.2 GHz, the QorIQ LS1021A
is engineered to deliver over 7,000 CoreMarks® of
performance, as well as virtualization support, advanced
security features and a broad array of high-speed
interconnects and optimized peripheral features ever
offered in a sub-3 W processor.
UNPARALLELED INTEGRATION
The QorIQ LS1 family of devices is designed to enable a
new class of power-constrained applications by bringing
together highly efficient ARM cores and over twenty years
of our company’s networking expertise and IP to offer a high
level of integration under 3 W. With ECC protection on both
L1 and L2 caches, QUICC Engine support, USB 3.0, and a
broad range of other peripheral and I/O features, the LS1
family of devices is purpose-built for multicore platforms
SYSTEM INTERFACES AND NETWORKING
A four-lane, 6 GHz multi-protocol SerDes provides support for
high-speed interfaces, including up to three Gigabit Ethernet
ports with IEEE® 1588 support, dual DMA controlled PCI
Express® generation 2.0 ports and a single SATA 3.0 port.
The LS1021A processor also features dual USB controllers—
one supporting SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with integrated PHY,
the other supporting USB 2.0 functions. Additional interfaces
include QuadSPI, IFC and support for SD/MMC. For network.
QorLQ LS1021A PROCESSOR BLOCK DIAGRAM
System Control
All QorIQ LS series devices are
supported by our extensive third-party
ecosystem. In conjunction with our
expertise and worldwide support
infrastructure, the ecosystem helps
customers accelerate their migration
from both competitive solutions and
from legacy devices, preserve investment
costs and reduce time to market.
CODEWARRIOR DEVELOPMENT
SUITES FOR NETWORKED
APPLICATIONS
LS Tower Suite Level
This suite was created to give you an
economic, yet complete full-featured
development tool for QorIQ LS
development when the LS part is in a
Tower Board configuration. The tools in
this suite have no limitations other than
they will only work with the Tower Board.
Developer Suite Level
This suite is the primary suite for
customers who develop with multicore
processors built on Power Architecture®
including, QorIQ LS series devices and
QorIQ Qonverge SoCs as well as DSPs
based on StarCore technology. It is for
32 KB
I Cache
32 KB
D Cache
NEON
32 KB
I Cache
DDR3L/4
Memory
Controller
512 KB Coherent L2 Cache
System Interfaces
IFC Flash
Security
(XoR,
CRC)
Audio Subsystem:
4x I2S, ASRC, SPDIF
Ethernet
3x I2C, 2x SPI, GPIO
uQE
(HDLC,
TDM,
PB)
Ethernet
1x SD/MMC
2x DUART, 6x LP UART
128 KB
SRAM
Cache Coherent Interconnect (CCI 400)
QuadSPI Flash
FlexTimer, PWM
USB 2.0
4-Lane 6 GHz SerDes
USB 3.0 w/ PHY
Core Complex
Basic Peripherals and Interconnect
Accelerators and Memory Control
designers with full system responsibility
but no need for the extra costs of the
specialist and architect features.
Specialists Suite Level
This suite is designed so you can do
more than just compile and debug. Tools
in this suite are useful for customers
creating products for every market.
Get all the software included in the
Developer Suite plus additional boardanalysis tools. These tools can be used
by all customers in any market but not
everyone in a customer’s organization
needs these tools.
Networking Elements
Architect Suite Level
This suite would best be used by
personnel who have a need to dig
deep into the networking aspects of a
development project. In this suite, you
will get all the software in the Specialist
Suite plus software tools designed
to give networking experts the extra
capability to find out how their system is
really working.
Learn more at www.nxp.com/CW4NET
QorIQ LS1021A PROCESSOR FEATURES
Dual ARM Cortex-A7 cores
Power efficiency, engineered to deliver over 7,000 CoreMarks. Typical total system
power of 3 W for improved performance without increased power utilization.
ECC-protected L1 and L2 cache
memories
The QorIQ LS1 family devices are the only processors in their class with
ECCprotected caches and coherent 512 KB L2, adding performance and meeting
networking requirements for high reliability.
Integrated security engine,
(SEC 5.5)
High speed security protocol processing, including IPsec, SSL, DTLS, and IKE.
Rich connectivity and peripheral features,
High versatility that enables support for 802.11ac modules and high bandwidth
including PCI Express Gen 2, USB 3.0,
connectivity for ASICs, 4G/LTE, SATA and low-cost NAND/NOR Flash
SATA 3, IFC, QuadSPI, CAN
LCD controller (2D-ACE)
Touchscreen support adds integrated HMI featured for enhanced ease of use
and BOM savings. Similar IP as Vybrid controller solutions and i.MX applications
processors to allow for simple software migration.
QUICC Engine)
Proven support required for industrial, building and factory protocols such as
PROFIBUS, HDLC and TDM
Support for hardware-based virtualization
Enables partitioning of physical and virtual resources on LS1021A multicore parts
for increased system flexibility
DDR3L/4
First in its class to offer support for DDR4 memory, ensuring continued
performance efficiency
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D Cache
FPU
DMA
COMPLETE ENABLEMENT,
RICH ECOSYSTEM
For customer evaluation, the QorIQ
LS1021A processor is supported by the
TWR-LS1021A development platform,
based on the modular Tower® System,
and features an integrated on-board
probe for further cost savings. The
TWR-LS1021A evaluation kit includes a
Linux® 3.12 SDK with optimized drivers
and a free 90 day evaluation license for
the CodeWarrior development studio
supporting ARM development tools.
NEON
SATA 3.0
Power Management
FPU
ARM®
Cortex®-A7
Core
PCIe 2.0
Security Fuses
Security Monitor
ARM®
Cortex®-A7
Core
PCIe 2.0
Internal Boot ROM
Ethernet
audio applications, the LS1021A processor
includes support for both ASRC® and
SPDF. For industrial applications, the
processor provides four CAN ports and
up to 10 UARTS to support industrial
protocols. In addition, Serial IO includes
three I2C and two SPI interfaces.