Layerscape Architecture

NXP Layerscape Architecture is the underlying system architecture of the QorIQ® LS series processors. The architecture enables next-generation networks with up to 100Gb/s performance and enhanced packet processing capabilities. Design effort is simplified with a standard, open programming model and a software-aware architecture framework. This design enables customers to fully exploit the underlying hardware for maximum optimization, with the capability to easily adapt to network changes for real-time soft control over the network. A uniform hardware and software model provides the compatibility and scalability required for designing end-to-end networking equipment from home-to carrier-class products. The core-agnostic architecture incorporates the optimum core for the given application: Arm® cores or Power Architecture® cores.