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Layerscape LX2160A

LX2160A-RDB reference design board block diagram

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Layerscape^® LX2160A, LX2120A, LX2080A Processors

Technical and Functional Specifications

Processor	LX2160A, 16x Arm^® Cortex^®-A72 CPU, 2.2GHz
Memory	Two DDR4 UDIMM to 3200MT/s 32GB total capacity (16GB per UDIMM) Flash: 128MB NOR, 128GB eMMC
Ethernet	One 40G Ethernet QSFP+ Two 25G Ethernet SFP+ Two RJ45 10G Ethernet Two RJ45 1G Ethernet
Other IO	One PCIe Gen3 x8 slot One PCIe Gen3 x4 slot Four SATA3.0 connectors One USB3.0 Type A connector One USB3.0 micro-AB connector

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- LX2160A RDB chassis assembly
- Bag, zip contains 1U Chassis Bracket (2PCS) + Screw (8PCS)
- Power cord, 3-conductor, C13 PSE
- Cable, Ethernet, CAT-6 Ethernet cable, 1.8M
- DB9 Pro series shielded serial cable, null
- Insert card, LX2160-RDB

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- LX2160A RDB chassis assembly based upon Rev 2 silicon
- Bag, zip contains 1U Chassis Bracket (2PCS) + Screw (8PCS)
- Power cord, 3-conductor, C13 PSE
- Cable, Ethernet, CAT-6 Ethernet cable, 1.8M
- DB9 Pro series shielded serial cable, null
- Insert card, LX2160-RDB

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- 2 Cable Ethernet, CAT6, 6ft, orange, Mfgr: CableWholesale.com, Mfgr PN: 10X8-03106, For Ports: 10G MAC3/4
- 1 40G-BASE-SR4 QSFP+ Optical Transceiver Module, 40Gbps multi-mode, 850nm, 150m, Mfgr: Mellanox, Mfgr PN: MC2210411-SR4, For Ports: 40G MAC2
- 1 QSFP+ LAN Optical Cable, multi-mode, OM3 50/125, MPO Connector, 3m, Mfgr: FS.com, Mfgr PN: 12FMPOOM3 - 66239, For Ports: 40G MAC2
- 1 SDHC Memory Card, 32GB, Mfgr: Samsung, Mfgr PN: MB-ME32GA/AM, For Ports: SD CARD

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- 1 SFP-25G-SR Optical Transceiver Modules, 25Gbps multi-mode, 850nm, 100m, Mfgr: Mellanox, Mfgr PN: MMA2P00-AS, For Ports: 25G MAC5/6
- 1 LAN Optical Cable, multi-mode, OM3 50/125, LC Duplex Connector, 3m, Mfgr: FS.com, Mfgr PN: OM3-LC-LC-DX-FS-3M-PVC - 41728, For Ports: 25G MAC5/6

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Documents

Reference Manual ( 1 )

LX2160A Reference Design Board Reference Manual updated

The LX2160A reference design board (RDB) provides a comprehensive platform that enables design and evaluation of the LX2160A processor.
- PDF
- Rev 5
- Sep 28, 2021
- 1.3 MB
- LX2160ARDBRM
- English

User Guide ( 1 )

Get Started with the GS-LX2160A-RDB
- HTML
- Apr 12, 2019
- GS-LX2160A-RDB
- English

Errata ( 1 )

LX2160A Reference Design Board Errata updated

This document lists and describes all known errata for the LX2160ARDB.
- PDF
- Rev 4
- Sep 28, 2021
- 455.0 KB
- LX2160ARDBE
- English

Fact Sheet ( 1 )

LX2160A Reference Design Board

Introducing the LX2160A-RDB, a comprehensive platform that enables design and evaluation of Layerscape LX2160A -multicore communications processor.
- PDF
- Rev 0
- Oct 9, 2018
- 319.9 KB
- LX2160A-RDB-FS
- English

Quick Reference Guide ( 1 )

LX2160A Reference Design Board Getting Started Guide updated

The LX2160A reference design board (RDB) provides a comprehensive platform that enables design and evaluation of the LX2160A processor.
- PDF
- Rev 5
- Sep 28, 2021
- 730.6 KB
- LX2160ARDBGSG
- English, 中文
QorIQ LX2160A Reference Design Board Getting Started Guide
- PDF
- Rev 4
- Jul 7, 2020
- 730.6 KB
- LX2160ARDBGSG

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Printed Circuit Boards and Schematics ( 3 )

LX2160A-RDB_design_files - layout, schematic, gerber, assembly, fab, CPLD HDL, Chassis updated

LX2160A-RDB_design_files - layout, schematic, gerber, assembly, fab, CPLD HDL, Chassis Rev_C3
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LX2160 Reference Design Board Schematics updated
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Software

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BSP, Drivers and Middleware ( 2 )

Layerscape Software Development Kit - v21.08

Layerscape SDK provides a simpler way to get your Linux board support for Layerscape family-either as components or easy to use development kit. (RDB only).

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Layerscape SDK for LX2160 - BSP
- FLEXERA
- Rev 0.1
- Jul 17, 2020
- 1 KB
- LAYERSCAPE-SDK-LX2160A_BSP
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IDE and Build Tools ( 1 )

CodeWarrior^® Development Suites for Networked Applications

NXP created the differing suites to address different roles within our customer’s companies including software developers (developer suite), board bring-up experts (specialist suite) and network architects (architect suite).

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Real-Time Edge Software

Real-time edge software enables real-time applications built on the i.MX and Layerscape applications processors. Easy integration with the Yocto SDKs for these products.

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NXP Layerscape, QorIQ, i.MX, i.MX RT and Kinetis processors Priority Support

If your project is too important, your schedule too tight, your problem too difficult to rely on forums, co-workers, or non-managed gratis support, then Priority Support is the solution for you.

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Reference Manual ( 1 )

LX2160A Reference Design Board Reference Manual updated

User Guide ( 1 )

Errata ( 1 )

LX2160A Reference Design Board Errata updated

Fact Sheet ( 1 )

Quick Reference Guide ( 1 )

LX2160A Reference Design Board Getting Started Guide updated

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LX2160A-RDB_design_files - layout, schematic, gerber, assembly, fab, CPLD HDL, Chassis updated

LX2160 Reference Design Board Schematics updated

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