EWIXP455BAC

The EWIXP455BAC is an Intel® IXP45x series microprocessor IC featuring a single 32-bit core running at 400 MHz in a 544-pin PBGA package. Designed for embedded applications, the device integrates network-oriented co-processors, multiple I/O interfaces and hardware security primitives to support communications and embedded networking workloads.

With on-chip memory controller support and a commercial temperature grade, this part targets embedded and communications equipment where integrated interfaces and cryptographic functionality are required.

Key Features

• Core Intel® IXP45x single 32-bit core operating at 400 MHz, suitable for embedded processing tasks.
• Co-processors Integrated communications and network processor engines plus math and multiply–accumulate capabilities for offloading specialized workloads.
• Memory On-chip controllers for DDR and SDRAM to support system memory requirements.
• Ethernet Ethernet interfaces listed as Mll (3) and SMII (3) to enable multiple network connections.
• USB & Peripheral Interfaces USB 1.1 (1) and USB 2.0 (1) support plus I2C for peripheral control and system management.
• Security Built-in cryptographic and security primitives including 3DES, AES, DES, MD5, RNG and SHA1.
• Package & Mounting 544-pin PBGA package (544-PBGA, 35×35 mm) / 544-BBGA package case with surface-mount mounting.
• Operating Range & Grade Commercial operating temperature range 0 °C to 70 °C; classified as commercial grade.
• RoHS Compliance Device is RoHS compliant.
• Graphics No graphics acceleration; focus is on network/embedded processing and security.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Networking Use in embedded routers, gateways or access devices that require integrated Ethernet interfaces and network processing co-processors.
• Communications Equipment Suitable for communications appliances that leverage the device's communications DSPs and multiple physical interfaces.
• Security Appliances Ideal for encryption and secure forwarding tasks thanks to on-chip AES, 3DES, DES, SHA1, MD5 and RNG primitives.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated Network Processing: On-chip network processor and communications co-processors reduce external hardware requirements for packet processing tasks.
• Multiple Physical Interfaces: Built-in Ethernet, USB 1.1/2.0 and I2C support simplifies system integration for embedded designs.
• Hardware Security Primitives: Native support for AES, 3DES, DES, SHA1 and MD5 enables hardware-accelerated cryptographic operations.
• Memory Flexibility: DDR and SDRAM controller support accommodates a range of system memory configurations.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: 544-PBGA (35×35) surface-mount package provides a high-pin-count solution in a compact footprint.
• RoHS Compliant: Environmentally compliant material status supports regulatory requirements for many embedded applications.

Why Choose EWIXP455BAC?

The EWIXP455BAC combines a 400 MHz Intel® IXP45x core with dedicated network and math co-processors, a flexible memory interface and multiple physical I/O options to address embedded networking and communications use cases. Its integrated cryptographic features and interface set make it a focused solution for designs that require on-chip security and connectivity.

Offered in a 544-pin PBGA surface-mount package and supplied by Intel, this commercial-grade, RoHS-compliant microprocessor is suited for engineering teams designing embedded communications and security-focused devices that need a compact, integrated processing element.

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