Layerscape LS1021A Tower® System Module

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The NXP® TWR-LS1021A module is a development system based on the LS1021A processor.

  • This feature-rich, high-performance processor module can be used standalone or as part of an assembled Tower® System development platform.
  • Incorporating dual Arm® Cortex®-A7 cores running up to 1 GHz, the TWR-LS1021A delivers an outstanding level of performance.
  • The TWR-LS1021A offers HDMI, SATA3 and USB3 connectors as well as a complete Linux software developer's package.
  • The module provides a comprehensive level of security that includes support for secure boot, Trust Architecture and tamper detection in both standby and active power modes, safeguarding the device from manufacture to deployment.

Supported Devices

Processors and Microcontrollers

Layerscape Processors

  • LS1021A: Layerscape® 1021A Dual-Core Processor with LCD Controller

Features

Processor

  • LS1021A processor
  • Dual Arm Cortex-A7 cores
  • 32 KB I/D L1 cache with ECC protection
  • 512 KB coherent L2 cache with ECC protection

Memory

  • 1 GB Parallel NOR Flash
  • 128 MB Quad SPI Flash
  • 1 GB DDR3L
  • Full-size SDHC slot-up to 32 GB

Ethernet

  • 2x 1GBaseT Ethernet (SGMII)
  • 1x 1GBaseT Ethernet (RGMII)
  • 2x mini PCIe (x1) connectors (802.11ac/n/g, combo 802.11/Bluetooth, 802.15.4, 6Lowpan)
  • 1x mSATA 3.0 slot

Basic Peripherals and Interconnect

  • Muxed LCD/QE interface
    • 24-bit RGB LCD Interface
    • 1x HDMI connector
    • 2x QE UART to TWR-ELEV for PROFIBUS or RS485 (external transceiver needed)
  • Audio
    • Audio OUT via HDMI or Jack plug
    • Audio IN via onboard mic
  • USB 3.0
    • 2x ports-USB-type A
    • 2x ports to mini PCIe slots (LTE/4G cellular radios)
  • 2x SPI bus and
  • 3x I²C-bus

Expansion Options

    Peripheral Modules supported via the Tower® System Elevator Module:

  • TWR-IND-IO: Tower System Industrial I/O Module 2 x CAN, RS485, RS-232 (up to two boards supported)
  • TWR-LCD: Graphical LCD Module
  • TWR-LCD-RGB: Graphical LCD Module with RGB interface
  • TWR-ETHERCAT-SLV: EtherCAT® Follower Peripheral Module from IXXAT
  • TWR-SER2: Enhanced Serial (Dual Ethernet, High-Speed USB) Tower System Module

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  • The TWR-LS1021A module comes with:

    • One TWR-LS1021A module
    • Power cord, connector cables
    • Linux and CodeWarrior Arm toolchain software
    • Reference design (schematics, layout and BOM available)
    • Quick Start Guide and User's Guide
  • $1561.03 USD
  • For a quantity of 1
    • Availability: In Stock
    • Inventory: 6
    • Shipping: Normally ships 1-2 business days
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