FWIXP425ABC

The FWIXP425ABC is an Intel® IXP425 microprocessor from the IXP420 series. It is a single-core, 32‑bit processor running at 400 MHz supplied in a 492‑pin PBGA (35×35) surface-mount package for embedded applications.

Designed with integrated communications-focused engines and interfaces, the device includes dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, USB 1.1, HDLC, an SDRAM controller, and a suite of security algorithms. The part operates with 3.3 V I/O, is rated for commercial temperature range (0 °C to 70 °C), and is RoHS compliant.

Key Features

• Core Single 32‑bit core based on the Intel® IXP42X family, clocked at 400 MHz for embedded processing tasks.
• Co‑processors Includes communications and network processor engine functionality plus math engine and multiply‑accumulate capabilities for offloading specialized workloads.
• Memory Built‑in SDRAM controller to interface with external SDRAM devices.
• Interfaces Dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, one USB 1.1 port and HDLC support for common embedded communications connectivity.
• Security Features Supports standard cryptographic and hashing algorithms including 3DES, AES, DES, MD5 and SHA‑1.
• Power and I/O 3.3 V I/O voltage for compatibility with common embedded peripheral voltages.
• Package and Mounting 492‑pin PBGA (35×35) surface mount package for compact, high‑density board designs.
• Operating Range and Compliance Commercial grade operation from 0 °C to 70 °C and RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Network and communications equipment — Suited for embedded network processing tasks that leverage the dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and network processor engine.
• Embedded gateways and bridges — USB 1.1 and HDLC interfaces enable protocol bridging and peripheral connectivity in gateway applications.
• Security‑aware devices — Integrated support for AES, 3DES, DES, MD5 and SHA‑1 assists secure data handling and communications.
• General embedded systems — Single‑core 32‑bit performance with SDRAM support for control and processing in commercial embedded products.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated networking interfaces: Dual 10/100 Ethernet ports, USB 1.1 and HDLC reduce the need for additional interface components.
• Security algorithm support: On‑chip support for 3DES, AES, DES, MD5 and SHA‑1 enables secure communications without separate crypto peripherals.
• Dedicated co‑processor engines: Network processor and math engines with multiply‑accumulate capability help offload packet and compute tasks.
• Compact PBGA package: 492‑pin, 35×35 PBGA surface‑mount package supports high‑density board layouts.
• Commercial temperature and RoHS compliance: Rated 0 °C to 70 °C and RoHS compliant for standard commercial embedded deployments.
• SDRAM controller onboard: Simplifies memory subsystem design by providing a direct SDRAM interface.

Why Choose FWIXP425ABC?

The FWIXP425ABC combines a 400 MHz Intel® IXP42X single‑core processor with integrated networking interfaces, security algorithms and an SDRAM controller to provide a focused solution for embedded communications designs. Its PBGA package and 3.3 V I/O make it practical for compact, commercially rated products.

This part is suited to designers building commercial embedded or networked devices that require integrated Ethernet, USB and protocol support along with on‑chip security capabilities. As part of the IXP420 series, it offers a predictable feature set for projects that prioritize integration and standard embedded interfaces.

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