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LX2160A-RDB-B

LX2160A-RDB-B

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Development Boards & Kits - ARM LX2160A-RDB-B (REV 2 Silicon)
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Overview

The LX2160A-RDB-B is a high-performance evaluation platform for the NXP Layerscape LX2160A multicore processor, featuring 16 Arm Cortex-A72 cores running at up to 2200 MHz. This reference design board is provided in a 1U rackmount chassis to facilitate the development of high-throughput networking and edge computing applications. It supports massive memory bandwidth with up to 16GB of RAM and extensive high-speed serial connectivity including PCIe Gen 3 and SATA.

Why Choose This Part

The board offers exceptional compute density with 16 64-bit Arm cores and advanced network intelligence via the DPPA2 hardware accelerator. Its robust I/O suite includes USB 3.0, dual CAN interfaces, and six I2C buses, allowing for versatile system integration. Additionally, the inclusion of 128MB of flash and an integrated RTC simplifies the development of production-ready firmware.

Applications

5G Packet Processing
Utilizes the 16-core architecture and Datapath (DPPA2) for high-speed cellular infrastructure workloads.
Network Function Virtualization
Ideal for virtualized network environments requiring multiple high-speed interfaces and hardware acceleration.
White Box Switching
Provides a base for developing open-standard networking switches with custom software stacks.
Mobile Edge Computing
Delivers the processing power and low latency required for compute-intensive tasks at the network edge.

Key Specifications

Type MPU
Contents Board(s), Cable(s), Accessories
Mounting Type Fixed
Core Processor ARM Cortex-A72
Utilized IC / Part LX2160A

Getting Started

To begin development, connect to the board via the UART console or JTAG interface for debugging. NXP provides the Layerscape SDK, which includes a Linux BSP, DPDK, and hardware acceleration drivers for the Datapath architecture. Ensure the system is powered within the 0.8V to 1.8V VDD range as specified for the silicon core components.

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