GCIXP1250BB

The GCIXP1250BB is an Intel IXP1200-series StrongARM microprocessor IC featuring a single 32‑bit core running at 200 MHz in a 520‑pin HL‑PBGA (40×40) package. It combines a high‑performance embedded RISC core with a set of integrated programmable microengines and rich system interfaces targeted at networking and telecommunications equipment.

Designed for multi‑layer LAN switches, telecom and broadband products, remote access devices and intelligent PCI adapters, the device emphasizes integration, throughput and flexibility through built‑in memory interfaces, high‑bandwidth I/O and on‑chip accelerators.

Key Features

• Core — Integrated StrongARM 32‑bit RISC core at 200 MHz with memory management unit, instruction and data caches (16 KB instruction cache, 8 KB data cache) and a 512‑byte mini‑cache for transient data.
• Programmable Microengines — Six integrated programmable microengines (series feature) with multi‑thread support (four threads per microengine) and a large register set for offloading packet‑processing tasks.
• High‑Bandwidth I/O (IX Bus) — 64‑bit IX Bus with operation up to 104 MHz and peak bandwidth of 6.6 Gbps for moving data between on‑chip engines and external interfaces.
• PCI Interface — Integrated 32‑bit, 66 MHz PCI interface supporting PCI Local Bus revision 2.2 and bus‑master operation with peak burst throughput of 264 MB/s.
• Memory Interfaces — Industry‑standard 64‑bit SDRAM interface (peak bandwidth up to 928 MB/s, supports up to 256 MB SDRAM) and a 32‑bit SRAM interface (peak bandwidth up to 464 MB/s, supports up to 8 MB SRAM); supports up to 8 MB FlashROM for boot.
• On‑Chip Utilities — Hardware hash unit, serial UART, real‑time clock, four GPIO pins, four 24‑bit timers with CPU watchdog support, limited JTAG and 4 KB scratchpad memory.
• Performance & Reliability — Single‑cycle ALU/shift operations in microengines, write buffer and ECC/CRC support in memory subsystems as provided by the series architecture.
• Power & I/O — 2 V CMOS core technology with 3.3 V‑tolerant I/O; I/O voltage specified as 3.3 V.
• Package & Temperature — 520‑pin HL‑PBGA (40×40) supplier package; commercial grade with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Multi‑layer LAN Switches — Offload packet processing and protocol handling using the StrongARM core together with integrated microengines and high‑bandwidth IX Bus.
• Telecommunications Products — Support multi‑protocol telecom duties with on‑chip timers, UART, hardware hash unit and robust memory interfaces.
• Broadband Cable Equipment — Manage high‑throughput data paths and PCI‑connected peripherals using the integrated PCI interface and SDRAM/SRAM controllers.
• Remote Access Devices — Combine low‑power StrongARM logic with on‑chip boot flash support and watchdog timers for reliable remote operation.
• Intelligent PCI Adapters — Leverage bus‑master PCI support and DMA channels to implement smart adapter functionality and accelerated data movement.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated Packet‑Processing Fabric: Six programmable microengines plus a StrongARM core provide a mix of programmability and dedicated processing resources for networking workloads.
• High System Throughput: 64‑bit IX Bus and wide SDRAM/SRAM interfaces deliver substantial data bandwidth for memory‑ and I/O‑intensive designs.
• Proven PCI Connectivity: On‑chip 66 MHz, 32‑bit PCI master support simplifies host interfacing and enables direct, high‑speed peripheral access.
• Compact, Production‑Ready Package: 520‑pin HL‑PBGA (40×40) provides a dense pinout for complex system integration while supporting surface‑mount assembly.
• Design‑Friendly Memory Support: Built‑in controllers for SDRAM, SRAM and Flash enable straightforward system boot and flexible memory configurations.
• Standards‑Oriented I/O: 3.3 V‑tolerant I/O and common serial/timer peripherals ease integration into existing embedded platforms.

Why Choose GCIXP1250BB?

GCIXP1250BB positions itself as an integrated, network‑oriented microprocessor solution combining a 200 MHz StrongARM core with a family architecture that includes programmable microengines, broad memory interfaces and high‑bandwidth internal buses. This combination suits designs that require embedded processing, offloaded packet handling and robust peripheral connectivity.

The device is appropriate for designers of networking, telecom and broadband equipment who need a compact, RoHS‑compliant, commercial‑grade MPU with established interfaces (PCI, SDRAM, SRAM) and on‑chip utilities that reduce external component count and simplify system design.

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