Intel® IXP460 Network Processor

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

The Intel® IXP460 network processor is a member of the Intel® IXP46X product line for SME communications and embedded networking applications. The Intel IXP460 is an addition to the Intel® IXP4XX product line of network processors, and extends Intel XScale technology into a broad range of applications that require communications functionality. The consistency of the Intel IXP4XX product line software and hardware architecture protects customers' development investments and speeds development of a standards-based product portfolio.

The highly integrated, single-chip design of the IXP460 network processor provides a unique combination of performance, reliability and flexibility. The IXP460 network processor combines Intel XScale technology with a variety of built-in communications features to support requirements for routers, networking gateways, industrial control and automation applications, interactive clients, test and instrumentation, RFID readers, and networked print imaging applications.

Product Highlights

Member of Intel® IXP46X product line of network processors for small-to-medium enterprise (SME) communications and embedded networking applications
Intel XScale® core speeds of up to 667 MHz provides scalable processing headroom for target applications
Integrated support for time synchronization and ECC memory improves performance and reliability
Consistent Intel® IXP4XX product line software and hardware architecture protects customers’ development investments and speeds deployment of a standards-based product portfolio
Robust development environment minimizes time-to-market

Features and Benefits

Intel XScale® core
Available at 266 MHz, 400 MHz, 533 MHz and 667 MHz
Delivers high MIPS/power consumption ratio and provides ample processing headroom for value-added software features
32-bit 33/66 MHz PCI v2.2, host and option interface Provides flexibility to directly connect devices including 802.11x chips, PCMCIA controllers and cable MACs/PHYs
USB
USB v. 1.1 device controller
USB v. 2.0 low-speed and full-speed compatible host controller
Industry-standard interface for connection to a wide array of devices
32-bit, DDR1-266 Controller
Optional ECC
32MByte to 1GByte of memory
High-bandwidth memory interface
Optional ECC improves system reliability
32-bit Expansion bus interface with parity
Master/Target capable
25-bit address
Glueless connection to most other devices
External mastering capability allows external devices to communicate with each other and with internal peripherals resulting in shared memory subsystem design and lower system cost
Up to two integrated 10/100 Ethernet MACs with MII/SMII interface Integrated industry standard LAN/WAN interface lowers system bill of materials (BOM) cost
Hardware support for IEEE1588 protocol Hardware assistance for Time Synchronization in a distributed control system containing multiple clocks.
Two high-speed UARTs support up to 921Kbaud each Provides an interfaces for debug and passing control information
Integrated I2C and SSP interfaces Provides serial interfaces for common embedded and communications application: reduces system BOM cost
Spread spectrum clocking Improves system reliability by reducing EMI
Comprehensive pre-validated pre-integrated "out-of-the-box" development infrastructures ready for application development using Linux* or VxWorks* Ease of design and fast time-to-market
544-Ball PBGA Package
35mm x 35mm, 1.27mm ball pitch
Lead-free packages available
Commercial temperature (0° to 70° C)
Extended temperature (-40° to 85° C)
High-performance package provides improved reliability
Lead-free packages help to meet environmental regulations
Extended temperature support for industrial control and automation applications