I/O complement: USB 3.0, SATA 6Gbps, dual GbE
This MPU carries one USB 3.0 port with integrated PHY, one SATA 6 Gbps port, and two Gigabit Ethernet MACs. The USB 3.0 + PHY saves an external transceiver; the SATA port connects directly to a storage drive or SSD. The dual GbE ports support bridging or a WAN/LAN split in a gateway design. One USB 2.0 port is also present for lower-speed peripherals.
Memory interface: DDR3L only
The RAM controller is specified for DDR3L only — no DDR4 or LPDDR4 support. If your BOM calls for DDR3L, this part fits; if the design targets DDR4, this is the wrong memory interface. The single-channel DDR3L controller is adequate for the single-core's bandwidth needs in the target applications.
Package and assembly: 211-FCLGA, 9.6x9.6 mm
The LS1012ASE7EKA comes in a 211-ball FCLGA package, 9.6 mm square. It is a surface-mount LGA — no balls to reflow, just a land-grid array. The tray shipping medium is what you get; this variant is not offered in tape and reel. The small footprint suits space-constrained designs, but the LGA package requires a solder-paste stencil and reflow profile tuned for leadless packages.
Temperature grade: 0 to 105 °C
Rated for 0 °C to 105 °C operating junction temperature.
Security features: Secure Boot and TrustZone
Hardware security includes Secure Boot and ARM TrustZone. Secure Boot verifies the bootloader signature before execution; TrustZone creates a trusted execution environment for cryptographic keys and secure firmware updates. These are standard for IoT edge nodes and gateway products that need to resist firmware tampering.
Lifecycle and sourcing
No end-of-life notice or last-time-buy window is in effect. This is a current, catalogued part available through the independent distribution channel.