Freescale launches first ARM based QorIQ family
Addressing the need for increased network bandwidth brought on by the rise in the number of smart connected devices, Freescale has introduced the QorIQ LS1 family of multicore processors.
The pin and software compatible LS1 family includes three products, each with a dual ARM Cortex-A7 core.
The cores have been enhanced with error detection and correction technology. Pre-silicon analysis indicates they should achieve over 6,000 CoreMarks of performance at 1GHz, with typical power at under 3W for the entire SoC.
"Market demand is growing for high performance solutions suitable for fanless, sub 3W designs," said Tareq Bustami, vp of product management for Freescale's digital networking business. "The QorIQ LS1 family reinforces Freescale's market leadership in communications processing and extends the reach of QorIQ platforms into new and expanding markets."
