Summary of TQ-EMBEDDED PRESENTS NEW HIGH-SPEED MODULE WITH NXP’S LX2160A
TQ's new TQMLX2160A module uses NXP's Arm Layerscape LX2160A processors (8/12/16 Cortex‑A72 cores up to 2.2 GHz) for high‑speed data communication. The 126 x 78 mm module exposes all 560 pins, offers two 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, 24 SerDes lanes (up to 25 GHz), DDR4 ECC up to 64 GB, up to 64 GB eMMC, and QSPI NOR flash up to 512 MB. Prototypes available from mid‑June; mainboard supports multiple 10G/100G/1G Ethernet, USB 3.0, CAN FD, SATA, and PCIe.
Parts used in the TQMLX2160A:
- Arm Layerscape LX2160A family CPU (pin-compatible variants: LX2160AA, LX2120, LX2080A with 8, 12, or 16 Cortex-A72 cores)
- DDR4 SDRAM memory (soldered) up to 64 GB with ECC support
- eMMC storage up to 64 GB
- QSPI NOR flash up to 512 MB
- SerDes lanes (24x, up to 25 GHz)
- Ethernet physical interfaces (up to two 100 Gigabit Ethernet on-module)
- Gigabit Ethernet interfaces (up to 2x on-module; up to ten 1G on mainboard)
- USB 3.0 ports (2x on-module)
- CAN FD interfaces (2x)
- I2C buses (up to 6x)
- SPI interfaces (3x)
- PCIe interface (available via SerDes/mainboard)
- SATA interface (available via SerDes/mainboard)
The technology company TQ presents the new embedded module TQMLX2160A based on the LX2160A CPU from NXP. The 64-bit QorIQ® Layerscape® processor family is particularly suitable for high-speed data communication. The first prototypes will be available from mid-June.
The TQMLX2160A relies on the NXP processor family Arm® Layerscape LX2160A. Depending on the required functionality, there is a choice of three CPU variants with either 8, 12 or 16 Cortex-A72. The pin-compatible CPUs (LX2160AA, LX2120 and LX2080A) with a clock rate of up to 2.2 GHz differ only in the number of cores.
For fast data communication, the compact dimensions of 126 x 78 mm integrate two interfaces for up to 100 Gigabit Ethernet. All 560 signal pins are available. In addition to 24x SerDes lanes with up to 25 GHz, which can be used as Ethernet, SATA and PCIe, the module has the following additional interfaces: up to 2x Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 3.0 2x CAN FD, up to 6x I²C, and 3x SPI.
The design is equipped with a DDR4 SDRAM memory with up to 64 GB with ECC support and up to 64 GB eMMC. The soldered RAM memory withstands even harsh environmental conditions. In addition, a QSPI NOR flash with up to 512 MB is used.
On the corresponding mainboard, users can use two 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces as well as one 100 Gigabit interface in addition to up to ten Gigabit interfaces. USB 3.0, CAN FD, SATA and PCIe interfaces are also available.
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- Which CPU family does the TQMLX2160A use?
It uses the NXP Arm Layerscape LX2160A processor family (pin-compatible LX2160AA, LX2120, LX2080A variants). - How many CPU cores are available on the module variants?
There are three variants offering 8, 12, or 16 Cortex-A72 cores depending on the chosen CPU. - What are the module dimensions?
The module measures 126 x 78 mm. - How much DDR4 memory does the module support?
The module supports DDR4 SDRAM memory up to 64 GB with ECC support. - What high-speed Ethernet interfaces are available on the module?
The module integrates two interfaces for up to 100 Gigabit Ethernet and up to 2x Gigabit Ethernet on-module. - How many SerDes lanes does the module provide and what are they usable for?
It provides 24 SerDes lanes up to 25 GHz that can be used for Ethernet, SATA, and PCIe. - What onboard storage options are included?
The design includes up to 64 GB eMMC and a QSPI NOR flash up to 512 MB. - Which additional interfaces are available on the module?
Additional interfaces include 2x USB 3.0, 2x CAN FD, up to 6x I2C, and 3x SPI. - What network interfaces does the corresponding mainboard provide?
The mainboard can provide two 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, one 100 Gigabit interface, and up to ten Gigabit interfaces, plus USB 3.0, CAN FD, SATA, and PCIe. - When will the first prototypes be available?
The first prototypes will be available from mid-June.
