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 that must perform more securely, intelligently and efficiently
without sacrificing performance.
} Enterprise AP routers for 802.11ac/n
} Multi-protocol IoT gateways CORE COMPLEX
} Industrial and factory automation The QorIQ LS1021A processor integrates dual ARM
} Mobile wireless routers Cortex-A7 cores running up to 1.2 GHz with ECC protected
L1 and L2 caches. Both cores feature 32 KB of L1 instruction
} Printing
and data cache, share up to 512 KB of coherent L2 cache,
} Building automation and feature the NEONTM SimD module and dual precision
} Smart energy floating-point unit (FPU). The DDR 3L/4 memory controller
supports 8-, 16- or 32-bit interfaces at up to 1600 MHz.
Incorporating dual ARM® Cortex®-A7 cores with ECC
protection running up to 1.2 GHz, the QorIQ LS1021A
SYSTEM INTERFACES AND NETWORKING
is engineered to deliver over 7,000 CoreMarks® of
performance, as well as virtualization support, advanced A four-lane, 6 GHz multi-protocol SerDes provides support for
security features and a broad array of high-speed high-speed interfaces, including up to three Gigabit Ethernet
interconnects and optimized peripheral features ever ports with IEEE® 1588 support, dual DMA controlled PCI
offered in a sub-3 W processor. Express® generation 2.0 ports and a single SATA 3.0 port.
The LS1021A processor also features dual USB controllers—
UNPARALLELED INTEGRATION one supporting SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with integrated PHY,
the other supporting USB 2.0 functions. Additional interfaces
The QorIQ LS1 family of devices is designed to enable a
include QuadSPI, IFC and support for SD/MMC. For network.
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
audio applications, the LS1021A processor QorLQ LS1021A PROCESSOR BLOCK DIAGRAM
includes support for both ASRC® and
SPDF. For industrial applications, the ARM® ARM®
System Control
processor provides four CAN ports and Internal Boot ROM
Cortex®-A7
Core
Cortex®-A7
Core
up to 10 UARTS to support industrial Security Fuses
FPU NEON FPU NEON

protocols. In addition, Serial IO includes Security Monitor 32 KB 32 KB 32 KB 32 KB

Power Management D Cache I Cache D Cache I Cache
three I2C and two SPI interfaces. DMA
DDR3L/4 128 KB
Memory SRAM
512 KB Coherent L2 Cache Controller
System Interfaces
COMPLETE ENABLEMENT, IFC Flash
Cache Coherent Interconnect (CCI 400)
RICH ECOSYSTEM QuadSPI Flash

1x SD/MMC
uQE
For customer evaluation, the QorIQ 2x DUART, 6x LP UART (HDLC,
Security
(XoR,
LS1021A processor is supported by the TDM,

SATA 3.0
CRC)

PCIe 2.0

PCIe 2.0
Ethernet

Ethernet

Ethernet
3x I2C, 2x SPI, GPIO PB)
TWR-LS1021A development platform, Audio Subsystem:
4x I2S, ASRC, SPDIF
based on the modular Tower® System,
FlexTimer, PWM
and features an integrated on-board
USB 2.0 4-Lane 6 GHz SerDes
probe for further cost savings. The
USB 3.0 w/ PHY
TWR-LS1021A evaluation kit includes a
Linux® 3.12 SDK with optimized drivers Core Complex Basic Peripherals and Interconnect Accelerators and Memory Control Networking Elements
and a free 90 day evaluation license for
the CodeWarrior development studio
supporting ARM development tools. designers with full system responsibility Architect Suite Level
but no need for the extra costs of the This suite would best be used by
All QorIQ LS series devices are
specialist and architect features. personnel who have a need to dig
supported by our extensive third-party
ecosystem. In conjunction with our deep into the networking aspects of a
Specialists Suite Level
expertise and worldwide support development project. In this suite, you
infrastructure, the ecosystem helps This suite is designed so you can do will get all the software in the Specialist
customers accelerate their migration more than just compile and debug. Tools Suite plus software tools designed
from both competitive solutions and in this suite are useful for customers to give networking experts the extra
from legacy devices, preserve investment creating products for every market. capability to find out how their system is
costs and reduce time to market. Get all the software included in the really working.
Developer Suite plus additional board-
analysis tools. These tools can be used Learn more at www.nxp.com/CW4NET
CODEWARRIOR DEVELOPMENT
by all customers in any market but not
SUITES FOR NETWORKED
everyone in a customer’s organization
APPLICATIONS
needs these tools.
LS Tower Suite Level
QorIQ LS1021A PROCESSOR FEATURES
This suite was created to give you an
Power efficiency, engineered to deliver over 7,000 CoreMarks. Typical total system
economic, yet complete full-featured Dual ARM Cortex-A7 cores
power of 3 W for improved performance without increased power utilization.
development tool for QorIQ LS The QorIQ LS1 family devices are the only processors in their class with
ECC-protected L1 and L2 cache
development when the LS part is in a memories
ECCprotected caches and coherent 512 KB L2, adding performance and meeting
networking requirements for high reliability.
Tower Board configuration. The tools in
Integrated security engine,
High speed security protocol processing, including IPsec, SSL, DTLS, and IKE.
this suite have no limitations other than (SEC 5.5)
they will only work with the Tower Board. 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
Developer Suite Level
Touchscreen support adds integrated HMI featured for enhanced ease of use
LCD controller (2D-ACE) and BOM savings. Similar IP as Vybrid controller solutions and i.MX applications
This suite is the primary suite for processors to allow for simple software migration.
customers who develop with multicore Proven support required for industrial, building and factory protocols such as
QUICC Engine)
processors built on Power Architecture® PROFIBUS, HDLC and TDM

including, QorIQ LS series devices and Enables partitioning of physical and virtual resources on LS1021A multicore parts
Support for hardware-based virtualization
for increased system flexibility
QorIQ Qonverge SoCs as well as DSPs
based on StarCore technology. It is for DDR3L/4
First in its class to offer support for DDR4 memory, ensuring continued
performance efficiency

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