MPC184VMB

Specialized ICS Overview

The MPC184 is a security processor from the S1 family, designed to offload computationally intensive cryptographic functions from host processors. It supports IPSec, IKE, SSL/TLS, and WEP algorithms via dedicated execution units for RSA, ECC, DES, 3DES, AES, ARC4, and hashing. The device features an 8xx compliant bus interface operating up to 66MHz or an optional PCI 2.2 interface. It includes four crypto-channels, 8KB internal scratchpad memory, and a FIPS 140-1 compliant random number generator. Powered by a 1.5V supply with 3.3V I/O, it dissipates approximately 1.0W and is housed in a 252-BGA MAPBGA package measuring 21x21mm.

Specialized ICS Feature Summary

• Dedicated execution units for Public Key (RSA/ECC), Data Encryption (DES/3DES), Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), ARC4, and Message Digests (MD5/SHA)
• Mode-selectable external bus interface supporting 8xx protocol (up to 66MHz) or PCI 2.2 protocol
• Four independent crypto-channels with static or dynamic assignment of execution units
• 8KB internal general-purpose RAM for key, IV, and context storage

Specialized ICS Applications

• SOHO VPN routers
• Customer Premise Equipment
• Wireless Access Points
• eCommerce servers
• Dedicated Encryption Modules

Specialized ICS Procurement Notes

Verify component authenticity through authorized NXP or Freescale distributors. Confirm the specific suffix indicates the correct voltage and package variant. Ensure system compatibility with the 8xx or PCI bus architecture before procurement.

Specialized ICS Selection Notes

Select the MPC184 when hardware acceleration for asymmetric and symmetric cryptography is required to reduce host CPU load. Choose this component for systems utilizing PowerQUICC processors or standard PCI buses requiring master-mode data movement capabilities for high-throughput encryption tasks.

Specialized ICS Part Context

The MPC184 belongs to the S1 family of security processors within the Smart Networks platform. Derived from government-grade security technologies, it utilizes fifth-generation execution units proven in related models like the MPC180 and MPC190. It serves as a specialized co-processor for networking and computing systems.

Specialized ICS Replacement Considerations

No public confirmed substitute part numbers are available in the source material.