PLS1012ASE7HKA Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The PLS1012ASE7HKA is an ARM Cortex-A53 Microprocessor IC from the QorIQ family manufactured by NXP Semiconductors. This 64-bit, single-core processor operates at 800MHz and is housed in a 211-FCLGA (9.6x9.6) package. The device integrates DDR3L memory controllers, SATA 6Gbps, USB 2.0, USB 3.0 with PHY, eMMC/SD/SDIO, I2C, I2S, SPI, and UART interfaces, with ARM TrustZone security features. The product is currently discontinued at DiGi Electronics, making equivalent substitutes necessary for ongoing system designs and maintenance applications.

Substiute Parts

PLS1012ASE7HKA

NXP SemiconductorsIn Stock: 1129PLS1012ASE7HKA Datasheet

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LS1012ASE7HKA

Freescale SemiconductorIn Stock: 1317LS1012ASE7HKA Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The LS1012ASE7HKA qualifies as a direct substitute for the PLS1012ASE7HKA based on the following critical parameters:

Matching Electrical Specifications:

• Identical core processor: ARM Cortex-A53
• Identical core count and bus width: 1 Core, 64-Bit
• Identical clock speed: 800MHz
• Identical memory controller: DDR3L
• Identical storage interface: SATA 6Gbps (1)
• Identical USB configuration: USB 2.0 (1), USB 3.0 + PHY
• Identical operating temperature range: 0°C ~ 105°C
• Compatible security architecture: TrustZone support

Matching Physical Specifications:

• Identical package type: 211-VFLGA
• Identical supplier device package: 211-FCLGA (9.6x9.6)
• Identical mounting type: Surface Mount

The LS1012ASE7HKA is manufactured by Freescale Semiconductor (now part of NXP) and represents the QorIQ Layerscape variant of the same processor family, maintaining full electrical and mechanical compatibility with the original PLS1012ASE7HKA.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The LS1012ASE7HKA is the appropriate substitute for the discontinued PLS1012ASE7HKA. Selection is based on the following engineering criteria:

Product Availability: The LS1012ASE7HKA maintains active product status with confirmed inventory (1256 Pcs New Original In Stock), whereas the PLS1012ASE7HKA is discontinued at DiGi Electronics.

Compliance & Certifications: Both devices maintain ROHS3 compliance and equivalent environmental standards. The LS1012ASE7HKA provides enhanced security features (Secure Boot in addition to TrustZone), offering equivalent or superior functionality.

Electrical & Mechanical Equivalence: All critical parameters—processor architecture, core configuration, clock speed, memory interface, peripheral connectivity, operating temperature range, and package specifications—are identical between the two devices.

Ethernet Enhancement: The LS1012ASE7HKA includes dual Gigabit Ethernet (GbE x2) compared to the original specification, providing additional network interface capability without compromising compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the LS1012ASE7HKA directly replace the PLS1012ASE7HKA in existing designs?

A: Yes. Both devices share identical core processor architecture (ARM Cortex-A53), clock speed (800MHz), memory interface (DDR3L), peripheral configuration (SATA, USB 2.0, USB 3.0), and package specifications (211-FCLGA 9.6x9.6). No PCB redesign or firmware modification is required for substitution.

Q: Are there any differences in security features between these parts?

A: Both devices support ARM TrustZone security architecture. The LS1012ASE7HKA additionally includes Secure Boot functionality, providing enhanced security capabilities without affecting compatibility.

Q: What is the significance of the QorIQ versus QorIQ Layerscape designation?

A: Both designations refer to the same processor family from NXP/Freescale. The LS1012ASE7HKA represents the Layerscape variant, which maintains full electrical and mechanical compatibility with the original QorIQ designation while offering active product support and availability.

Q: Are the package dimensions and mounting requirements identical?

A: Yes. Both devices use the 211-FCLGA (9.6x9.6) package with identical pin configuration, footprint, and surface mount requirements. No PCB layout modifications are necessary.

Q: What is the difference in Ethernet capability?

A: The LS1012ASE7HKA provides dual Gigabit Ethernet interfaces (GbE x2), whereas the original specification does not list Ethernet. This represents an enhancement that does not affect backward compatibility.

Q: Are there any temperature or environmental rating differences?

A: No. Both devices operate across the identical temperature range (0°C ~ 105°C) and maintain equivalent environmental compliance standards.