Summary of NEW TQ PLATFORM BASED ON LAYERSCAPE DUAL CORTEX-A72 TECHNOLOGY
TQ released the MBLS1028A-IND platform built on the NXP Layerscape LS1028A family, offered as a mainboard or full device. It uses the TQMLS1028A module with four pin-compatible CPU variants (single- and dual-core, with or without graphics), up to 1.3 GHz. The 160 x 100 mm board provides a TSN-capable Ethernet switch with four Gigabit Ethernet ports plus two independent Gigabit interfaces, M.2 SATA, Mini PCIe with SIM, two USB 3.0, two galvanically isolated CANs, and an embedded DisplayPort supporting up to 4K.
Parts used in the MBLS1028A-IND:
- TQMLS1028A module
- NXP Layerscape LS1017A CPU (single-core, graphics disabled)
- NXP Layerscape LS1018A CPU (single-core, graphics enabled)
- NXP Layerscape LS1027A CPU (dual-core, graphics disabled)
- NXP Layerscape LS1028A CPU (dual-core, graphics enabled)
- TSN-capable Ethernet switch
- Four Gigabit Ethernet interfaces (via Ethernet switch)
- Two independent Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
- M.2 SATA connector (for SSD)
- Mini PCIe slot with SIM card holder
- Modules for wireless expansion (LoRaWan, Sigfox, WiFi, mobile communication)
- Two USB 3.0 interfaces
- Two galvanically isolated CAN interfaces
- Embedded DisplayPort (up to 4K)
- Mainboard (160 x 100 mm)
The technology company TQ is expanding its product portfolio with a new platform based on the 64-bit Cortex®-A72 QorIQ® Layerscape® processor family LS1028A from NXP. The MBLS1028A-IND is particularly suitable for robust and industrial applications in the field of high-speed data communication and offers TSN support in combination with powerful graphics.
The core of the platform, which is available both as a mainboard and as a complete device, is the TQMLS1028A module. For the TQMLS1028A, TQ relies on the NXP processor family Arm® Layerscape LS1028A. Based on this CPU, four different pin-compatible CPU variants are available depending on the required functionality. Alternatively to the two single-core variants (LS1017A and LS1018A), the dual-core variants (LS1027A and LS1028A) are available. The CPUs LS1017A and LS1027A have deactivated graphic functions. The integrated graphics of the LS1018A and LS1028A support displays up to 4K resolution with a powerful GPU. Combined with a clock rate of up to 1.3 GHz, the TQMLS1028A provides a comprehensive and scalable platform with low power dissipation.
Four Gigabit Ethernet interfaces are available on the mainboard with compact dimensions of 160 x 100 mm for fast data communication, which are implemented via a TSN-capable Ethernet switch. Additionally, users can rely on two independent interfaces for Gigabit Ethernet.
In addition to the Ethernet interfaces, the user has an M.2 SATA for connecting an SSD and a Mini PCIe slot with SIM card for expansion for wireless solutions such as LoRaWan, Sigfox, WiFi and mobile communication. In addition, two USB 3.0 interfaces and two galvanically isolated CAN interfaces are available. The embedded DisplayPort allows the connection of a monitor for a screen resolution of up to 4K.
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- What processor family is the MBLS1028A-IND based on?
It is based on the NXP Layerscape LS1028A processor family (Arm Cortex-A72). - What module is at the core of the MBLS1028A-IND?
The core module is the TQMLS1028A. - Which CPU variants are available for the TQMLS1028A?
Four pin-compatible variants: LS1017A, LS1018A, LS1027A, and LS1028A. - Do any CPU variants support integrated graphics?
Yes, LS1018A and LS1028A have integrated graphics supporting up to 4K. - How many Gigabit Ethernet interfaces does the mainboard provide?
It provides four Gigabit Ethernet interfaces via a TSN-capable switch plus two independent Gigabit interfaces. - What storage and expansion slots are available?
An M.2 SATA for SSD and a Mini PCIe slot with SIM card are available for expansion. - Which USB and CAN interfaces are included?
Two USB 3.0 interfaces and two galvanically isolated CAN interfaces are included. - What display output does the platform offer?
An embedded DisplayPort supporting up to 4K resolution. - What clock speed does the TQMLS1028A support?
The module supports a clock rate of up to 1.3 GHz. - Is the platform suitable for industrial high-speed data communication?
Yes, it is designed for robust industrial high-speed data communication and offers TSN support.
