GWIXP455BAC

The GWIXP455BAC is an Intel® IXP45x series microprocessor featuring a single 32‑bit core running at 400 MHz in a 544‑PBGA (35×35) surface‑mount package. Designed for embedded applications, the device integrates communications co‑processors, memory controllers and multiple I/O interfaces to address networking and secure embedded processing needs.

Key Features

• Core and Performance Single Intel® IXP45x 32‑bit core operating at 400 MHz for deterministic embedded processing.
• On‑chip Co‑processors Communications co‑processors including a network processor engine and a math engine with multiply‑accumulate capability to offload specialized workloads.
• Memory Support Integrated RAM controllers for DDR and SDRAM to support external system memory configurations.
• Ethernet Connectivity Multiple Ethernet interfaces: three MII and three SMII ports for flexible wired networking topologies.
• USB Interfaces One USB 2.0 port and one USB 1.1 port for peripheral and host connectivity.
• Security Acceleration Hardware support for cryptographic and integrity functions including 3DES, AES, DES, MD5, RNG and SHA1 to accelerate secure data handling.
• Package and Mounting 544‑ball PBGA (35×35) / 544‑BBGA package, surface mount.
• Operating Conditions and Compliance Commercial grade device with operating temperature range 0°C to 70°C and RoHS compliance.
• Additional Interfaces I2C available for system control and peripheral management. Graphics acceleration not included.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Networking Appliances Use the integrated network processor engine and multiple Ethernet interfaces for routing, gateway and packet‑processing tasks.
• Secure Communications Devices Hardware cryptography engines enable secure data transport and accelerated encryption/decryption in communication equipment.
• USB‑Enabled Embedded Systems USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 support connects peripherals and system interfaces in embedded designs.
• Memory‑Intensive Embedded Platforms DDR and SDRAM controller support for systems requiring external memory expansion and buffering.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated Network Processing: On‑chip network processor and communications co‑processors reduce the need for external acceleration hardware.
• Hardware Security Offload: Built‑in AES, 3DES, DES, MD5, SHA1 and RNG functions accelerate cryptography and integrity checks without tying up the main core.
• Multi‑port Ethernet and USB: Three MII and three SMII ports plus USB 2.0/1.1 provide flexible I/O for diverse embedded networking topologies.
• Memory Interface Flexibility: DDR and SDRAM controllers allow designers to match memory choices to application bandwidth and capacity needs.
• Compact Surface‑Mount Package: 544‑PBGA (35×35) package supports dense PCB layouts for space‑constrained embedded systems.
• RoHS Compliant Commercial Grade: Commercial temperature range and RoHS compliance simplify selection for standard embedded product lines.

Why Choose GWIXP455BAC?

The GWIXP455BAC combines a 400 MHz Intel® IXP45x 32‑bit core with dedicated communications and math co‑processors, multiple Ethernet and USB interfaces, hardware cryptographic engines, and DDR/SDRAM support to deliver an integrated solution for embedded networking and secure communication designs. Its 544‑ball PBGA surface‑mount package and commercial operating range make it suitable for space‑constrained embedded platforms where integration and interface density are important.

As part of the Intel IXP4xx series, GWIXP455BAC offers a focused feature set for designers building embedded networking appliances, secure gateways and USB‑connected systems that require hardware security support and flexible memory and I/O options.

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