GWIXP460BADT

The GWIXP460BADT is an Intel® IXP45X-series microprocessor IC featuring a single 32-bit core running at 533 MHz. It is supplied in a 544-PBGA (35×35) surface-mount package and is targeted at embedded, industrial and networking applications.

Designed for integration in systems requiring on-chip networking support and hardware security primitives, this device combines a 533 MHz core with dedicated co‑processing engines, multiple Ethernet interfaces and support for DDR/SDRAM memory controllers to enable compact, industrial-grade embedded designs.

Key Features

• Processing Core One 32-bit core based on the Intel® IXP45X family running at 533 MHz for deterministic embedded processing.
• Co‑processors Built-in communications and network processor engine plus a math engine with multiply‑accumulate capability to accelerate packet processing and compute-heavy tasks.
• Memory Controllers Integrated DDR and SDRAM controllers for flexible system memory options.
• Ethernet Interfaces Multiple Ethernet interface support listed as Mll (3) and SMII (3), enabling multi-port networking architectures.
• USB Connectivity Includes one USB 1.1 and one USB 2.0 interface for peripheral connectivity and management ports.
• Security Features Hardware security primitives including 3DES, AES, DES, MD5, RNG and SHA1 to support encrypted communications and integrity checks.
• Package & Mounting 544-PBGA (35×35) / 544-BBGA package in a surface-mount form factor for compact board designs.
• Industrial Grade & Temperature Rated for industrial operation with an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 85 °C.
• Additional Interfaces I2C available for system control and peripheral management.
• Graphics No graphics acceleration included, focusing silicon resources on networking and compute functions.

Typical Applications

• Network Appliances Multi‑port Ethernet interfaces and hardware security make this device suitable for routers, firewalls and VPN appliances requiring embedded packet processing.
• Industrial Embedded Systems Industrial temperature rating and DDR/SDRAM support enable robust controllers and data concentrators in factory or field environments.
• Communications Equipment On‑chip communications co‑processors and USB connectivity allow integration into communication modules and protocol converters.
• Security-Focused Devices Built‑in AES/3DES/DES and hashing primitives allow secure data handling and encrypted communications in embedded endpoints.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated Networking Interfaces: Multiple Ethernet interfaces and USB ports reduce external interface chips and simplify board design for networking products.
• Hardware Security Acceleration: On‑chip AES, 3DES, DES, MD5, SHA1 and RNG support lowers CPU load for cryptographic operations and streamlines secure communications.
• Dedicated Co‑processors: Communications and math engines with multiply‑accumulate capability provide targeted acceleration for packet processing and signal tasks.
• Industrial Temperature Range: −40 °C to 85 °C rating supports deployment in harsh and industrial environments.
• Flexible Memory Support: DDR and SDRAM controller support enables designers to choose memory options that balance cost and performance.
• Compact Surface‑Mount PBGA Package: 544‑PBGA (35×35) packaging allows a high pin count in a compact footprint for dense embedded boards.

Why Choose GWIXP460BADT?

GWIXP460BADT delivers a focused combination of single‑core 32‑bit processing at 533 MHz with integrated networking, memory controllers and hardware security features, making it well suited for embedded and industrial designs that require on‑chip protocol handling and secure communications. The IXP45X family heritage provides a clear platform identity for systems that prioritize integration and deterministic behavior over graphics capabilities.

This device is ideal for engineers building compact networked appliances, industrial controllers and communication modules where temperature range, interface density and built‑in security primitives reduce BOM complexity and simplify system integration.

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