Teledyne e2v releases upscreened Arm-based LX2160 processor

The new military-qualified processor implements a 16-core Arm Cortex A72 design providing developers of AI-at-the-Edge computing systems, single board computers (SBCs) and other compute-intensive systems embedded in aerospace and defence equipment unparalleled performance in the smallest form factor and optimised power envelope.

Compared to the previous generation processor LS1046, a quad-core processor in NXP’s 64-bit Arm Layerscape portfolio which Teledyne e2v has also qualified, the power-efficient LX2160 offers designers of embedded systems a lift of 2.6 more Giga instructions per Watt. With 4x more cores and 6x more DMIPS (201k DMIPS @ 2.2 GHz) computing capability, the LX2160 delivers significant performance benefits for aerospace and defence applications, including 2 DDR4 interfaces, 100 GbE, multiple PCIe Gen3.0 and SATA Gen3.0, to enable faster switching and routing of data. The LX2160 also provides engineers with an easy migration pathway for previously developed software assets on Arm-based systems to more compute-intensive designs or system upgrades.

The Teledyne e2v military qualification of the LX2160 processor assures designers of its functionality over a wide -55°C to +125°C operating temperature range. The device is housed in a compact 40mm x 40mm package, which reduces mounting area and minimises installation space. In addition, Teledyne e2v is committed to supporting the LX2160 processor for 15+ years, avoiding common and costly obsolescence issues.

“The military qualification of NXP’s flagship LX2160 processor enables Teledyne e2v to deliver to our aerospace and defence customers the high-performance needed for their compute-intensive applications,” says Thomas Guillemain, Marketing and Business Development Manager of Digital Processing Solutions at Teledyne e2v. “We are already working to generate a space-qualified version of the LX2160 for launch next year.”

Samples of the military-qualified LX2160 processor are now available.