FWIXP420BC

The FWIXP420BC is an Intel Xscale microprocessor IC delivering a single 32‑bit core at 400 MHz in a 492‑BGA (35×35) surface‑mount package. Designed for embedded systems, it combines a high‑frequency Xscale core with integrated communications co‑processors and multiple I/O interfaces to support networked and communications‑focused applications.

Its integration of Ethernet, USB and SDRAM controller support, along with a commercial temperature grade and RoHS compliance, makes it suitable for a range of embedded designs that require compact packaging and communications capabilities.

Key Features

• Core and Performance — Single Xscale 32‑bit core running at 400 MHz for deterministic embedded processing.
• Co‑processors / DSP — Built‑in communications and network processor engine plus math engine supporting multiply‑accumulate operations to accelerate communications and signal processing tasks.
• Memory Interface — SDRAM controller support for system memory interfacing.
• Network Interfaces — Dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports and MII interface support for Ethernet connectivity and integration with external PHYs.
• USB — Single USB 1.1 port for peripheral connectivity or host/device interfacing.
• Power and I/O Voltage — 3.3 V I/O voltage for compatibility with common embedded peripherals.
• Package and Mounting — 492‑BGA package (35×35), surface mount, optimized for compact board layouts.
• Grade and Temperature — Commercial grade with an operating range of 0 °C to 70 °C.
• Environmental Compliance — RoHS compliant.
• Graphics — No graphics acceleration, focusing resources on communications and compute tasks.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Networking Equipment — Dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and MII support allow use in routers, gateways, and other networked appliances requiring onboard packet processing.
• Communications Controllers — On‑chip communications and network processor engines accelerate protocol and signal‑processing workloads in communications modules.
• Industrial Embedded Systems — Compact 492‑BGA packaging and SDRAM support suit space‑constrained control and monitoring devices operating within commercial temperature ranges.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated Networking Interfaces: Dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports and MII reduce external component count for networked designs.
• Dedicated Communications DSP Engines: Built‑in network processor and math engines speed communications and multiply‑accumulate tasks without off‑board accelerators.
• Compact BGA Package: 492‑BGA (35×35) surface‑mount package enables high‑density board layouts for size‑constrained embedded products.
• Standard I/O Voltage: 3.3 V I/O eases integration with a wide range of peripheral devices and industry‑standard interfaces.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets environmental compliance requirements for lead‑free manufacturing processes.

Why Choose FWIXP420BC?

The FWIXP420BC positions itself as a focused embedded processor solution that pairs a 400 MHz Xscale core with on‑chip communications accelerators and essential interfaces such as dual Ethernet, USB 1.1 and SDRAM support. Its 492‑BGA packaging and surface‑mount mounting make it suitable for compact, communication‑centric designs where board space and integration matter.

This device is ideal for engineering teams designing embedded networking or communications equipment that require a single high‑speed 32‑bit core, hardware acceleration for network tasks, and straightforward memory and I/O integration while maintaining commercial‑grade operating conditions and RoHS compliance.

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