Product Brief Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor with Intel QuickAssist Technology Embedded Computing Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor with Intel QuickAssist Technology Complete System-on-a-Chip for Security, Communications, Storage and Embedded Designs Based on Intel architecture, the Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor with Intel QuickAssist Technology is among the first in a series of breakthrough system-on-a-chip (SOC) processors, delivering excellent performance-per-watt for small form factor designs in security, communications, storage and embedded applications. This fully pin-compatible product line also includes the Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor. This SOC processor delivers a significant leap in architectural design, with an outstanding combination of performance, power The Intel QuickAssist Technology initiative consists of a family efficiency, footprint savings and cost-effectiveness compared of interrelated Intel and industry standard technologies that to discrete, multi-chip solutions. Featuring embedded lifecycle simplify the use and deployment of accelerators on Intel plat- support, it is ideal for a wide range of applications such as small- forms. The integrated accelerators in this SOC processor support to-medium business (SMB) and enterprise security appliances Intel QuickAssist Technology through software packages provided (including VPN/firewall and unified threat management), wireless by Intel. These software packages provide the library structures and WiMax access applications, SMB and home network attached to integrate security and/or VoIP functionality into the application, storage, converged IP PBX solutions, converged access platforms, completely adjunct to the Intel architecture complex, freeing up IP media servers and VoIP gateways. CPU cycles to support additional features and capabilities. This This single-chip design includes an Intel architecture complex provides the efficiency of customized hardware with the flexibility based on the Intel Pentium M processor, integrated memory to design diverse applications with one platform. controller hub, integrated I/O controller hub and flexible integrated The Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor with Intel QuickAssist I/O support with three Ethernet MACs, two Controller Area Technology includes multiple product offerings with a range of Network (CAN) interfaces and a local expansion bus interface. 2 1 core speeds and thermal design power (TDP), along with an The design also includes PCI Express*, High Speed Serial (HSS) industrial temperature option ideal for communications solutions in ports for TDM or analog voice connectivity, security accelerators unconstrained thermal environments. The processor is software- for bulk encryption, hashing and public/private key generation. compatible with previous members of the Intel microprocessor family, enabling smooth migrations for current x86 developments.Flexible Design Options The Intel EP80579 Integrated Processor with Intel QuickAssist 3 6 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) ports Technology is available in a 1088-ball Flip Chip BGA package and T wo CAN 2.0b interfaces includes a wide range of integrated I/O for flexible design options: O ne synchronous serial port (SSP) T hree 10/100/1000 Ethernet MACs supporting RGMII One local expansion bus for general control or RMII and Management Data Input/Output (MDIO) or expanded peripheral connections P CI Express* root complex interface in 1x8, 2x4 Two 16550-compatible UARTs or 2x1 configurations Two System Management Bus (SMBus) interfaces T hree HSS ports for T1/E1 or FXS/FXO connections One Low Pin Count (LPC 1.1) interface T wo USB (1.1 or 2.0) interfaces One Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) boot interface T wo SATA (Gen1 or Gen2) interfaces Features Benefits Intel architecture compatibility Easy migration for existing x86 applications Fully compatible with existing Intel architecture-based software Power-optimized circuitry Multiple frequency/voltage operating points I/O and logic configurations can be powered down for lower power development options Duty cycle configuration management provides reduced switching power Supports S3 (suspend to RAM) for power-efficient sleep modes Integrated real-time clock (RTC) support Real-time application and operating system synchronization DDR2 memory options DDR2 memory controller supports DIMM or memory down with optional 32-/64-bit and ECC configurations Wide range of memory options from high-performance to power-efficient and cost-effective design configurations IEEE 1588* time synchronization hardware assist Real-time network clock synchronization on two Ethernet MACs and CAN interfaces Enhanced DMA (EDMA) engine Low latency memory transfers Support for multiple peer-to-peer configurations Integrated high-performance security acceleration Algorithms for bulk encryption, hashing, authentication, IKE/PKE and true random number generation through integrated accelerators and security software package supporting Intel QuickAssist Technology Flexible software architecture choices enable single-chip, small form factor designs for security and communications applications Integrated TDM acceleration HDLC channel and voice time slot management T1/E1 WAN connectivity for channelized packet or voice time slot connectivity Analog trunk or POTS connectivity in a single device for small form factor and cost- effective designs 40 to 85 C industrial temperature Supports communications solutions in unconstrained thermal environments option (1.066 GHz SKU) Pin-compatible with the Intel D esign scalability and feature upgrade simplicity EP80579 Integrated Processor P rotects system investment by enabling extended product availability for Embedded lifecycle support embedded customers Ecosystem support Along with a strong ecosystem of hardware and software vendors, including members of the Intel Embedded and Communications Alliance, Intel helps to cost-effectively meet development challenges and speed time-to-market