Freescale's QorIQ LS series communications processors are based on the ARM architecture, which can provide unprecedented efficiency and scale for future smarter, more powerful network and industrial infrastructure.
The QorIQ LS1 series is the first of a series of ARM-based processors that bring networking knowledge and strong connectivity to a wide range of applications such as programmable logic controllers, IoT gateways, and consumer broadband home routing .
Applications include high-end VoIP and video-enabled home gateways, high-performance security devices for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), 802.11n enterprise access points powered by Ethernet, consumer networking storage products, and secure payment terminals.
Features include packet acceleration logic, dual-core Cortex-A9 core with cache coherence, support for voice software, SATA, USB 3.0 DDR3 and NAND controller interfaces, comprehensive security feature set (eg, secure boot, ARM TrustZone, OTP The company said that the product has JTAG blocking function, integrated DECT and DECT-ULE baseband processors, and a rich software partner ecosystem.
