BSC9131NXE1KHKB

The BSC9131NXE1KHKB is a highly integrated QorIQ Qonverge microprocessor combining a Power Architecture e500 core with StarCore DSP and MAPLE-B2F baseband acceleration. It delivers a 32-bit e500 core running at 800 MHz and is packaged in a 520-FCBGA (21×21) surface-mount package.

Targeted at femtocell and small-cell wireless base station applications, the device supports multi‑standard wireless processing—including LTE-FDD/TDD, WCDMA (HSPA+), and CDMA2K—with the ability to support two concurrent air-interface standards. The processor emphasizes integration for compact, industrial-grade designs.

Key Features

• Core Processor Single Power Architecture e500 32‑bit core operating at 800 MHz, suitable for control and protocol processing tasks.
• DSP Subsystem Integrated StarCore SC3850 DSP subsystem with a private 512 KB L2 cache to handle signal-processing workloads.
• Baseband Acceleration MAPLE-B2F multi-accelerator platform engine for LTE/UMTS/CDMA2K baseband functions, enabling multi-standard wireless processing and concurrent-standard support.
• Memory DDR3/DDR3L memory controller with 32-bit data width (40 bits including ECC) supporting up to 800 MHz data rate; integrated flash controller for NOR/NAND/FPGA support. Includes 32 KB L1 I-cache and 32 KB L1 D-cache for the e500 core and 256 KB shared L2 cache for the Power subsystem.
• Connectivity Two triple-speed Gigabit Ethernet controllers (10/100/1000 Mbps) with IEEE 1588v2 hardware support, and a USB 2.0 host/device controller for peripheral and network connectivity.
• Security Dedicated security engine (SEC v4.4) providing boot security, cryptographic acceleration, and a hardware random number generator.
• RF and I/O Interfaces Antenna interface controller (JESD207/ADI), MaxPHY serial interfaces, multiple serial and control peripherals (eSPI, DUART, I2C, GPIO, eSDHC, PWM, AIC).
• Package & Temperature 520‑FCBGA (21×21) surface-mount package rated for industrial operation from −40 °C to 105 °C. RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Femtocell Base Stations — Home and enterprise femtocell solutions using integrated baseband acceleration to support LTE-FDD/TDD, WCDMA (HSPA+), CDMA2K and TD-SCDMA standards.
• Small-Cell Wireless Infrastructure — Compact small-cell systems requiring combined CPU, DSP and baseband acceleration in a single device to reduce board area and system complexity.
• Wireless Access Equipment — Access points and gateway devices that need multi-standard support, network acceleration and IEEE 1588 timing for synchronized deployments.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated CPU + DSP + Accelerators: Consolidates a Power e500 core, StarCore SC3850 DSP and MAPLE-B2F baseband accelerators to reduce BOM and simplify board design.
• Multi-standard wireless support: Engineered to support LTE, WCDMA and CDMA2K standards with the capability to run two concurrent air interfaces for flexible deployments.
• Industrial temperature range: −40 °C to 105 °C qualification enables use in demanding commercial and industrial environments.
• Built-in security features: SEC v4.4 security engine with boot security, cryptography and hardware RNG for protected device operation.
• Robust connectivity: Dual Gigabit Ethernet with IEEE 1588v2 hardware support and USB 2.0 provide network and peripheral interfaces for high-throughput systems.
• Memory and I/O integration: DDR3/DDR3L controller with ECC support, integrated flash controller and multiple peripheral interfaces reduce external component requirements.

Why Choose BSC9131NXE1KHKB?

The BSC9131NXE1KHKB positions itself as a compact, industrial-grade processor for wireless access and femtocell designs that require combined control, signal processing and baseband acceleration. Its mix of a Power e500 core, StarCore DSP, MAPLE accelerators, dual GigE, and dedicated security hardware provides a balanced platform for deployment-ready small-cell systems.

Designs that require multi-standard support, integrated memory and flash interfaces, and industrial temperature operation will benefit from the device’s integration and ecosystem support for protocol software and development tools, helping streamline evaluation and deployment.

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