BCM2835IPPG - ARM11 700MHz SoC BGA | Broadcom
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BCM2835IPPG Overview
A system-on-chip (SoC) combines a CPU core, memory controller, graphics engine, and peripheral interfaces onto a single die, forming the top of the embedded processing hierarchy (SoC -> application processor -> microprocessor -> semiconductor IC). SoCs reduce board area, BOM count, and system power compared with discrete CPU-plus-chipset designs, which is why they dominate cost-sensitive multimedia and embedded Linux platforms.
Key features of the BCM2835 include the ARM1176JZF-S core with a floating-point unit and 128 KB or larger L2 cache, the VideoCore IV GPU capable of hardware decode of 1080p30 H.264 video, a hardware ISP for image processing, and an integrated USB 2.0 OTG controller. The device provides 54 GPIO lines and peripheral functions including timers, an interrupt controller, PCM/I2S audio, UART, SPI, and I2C, as documented in the manufacturer datasheet covering Timers, Interrupt controller, GPIO, USB, PCM/I2S (205 pages).
Architecturally, the BCM2835 couples the ARM11 CPU to the VideoCore IV graphics and multimedia pipeline through shared SDRAM. The GPU handles boot initialization, graphics acceleration (OpenGL ES 2.0 and OpenVG), and fixed-function video codecs, allowing the CPU to focus on application workloads. The board-level SDRAM interface and peripheral muxing are defined in the BCA ballout documented in the datasheet.
Typical applications include single-board computers, embedded Linux HMIs, digital signage players, IP camera and video capture systems, industrial control panels, and educational computing platforms. The hardware H.264 engine and ISP make the part especially well suited to video-centric designs that must remain within a low bill-of-materials budget.
Designers should treat the BCM2835IPPG as a board-level design: SDRAM, power rails, clocking, and boot flash must be implemented per the reference schematics in the manufacturer datasheet, and BGA assembly requires controlled-impedance, fine-pitch PCB processes.
This page synthesizes distributor stock listings, the 205-page manufacturer datasheet reference, and sourcing notes for the BCM2835IPPG in one place, information not consolidated on any single distributor page.
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| CPU Core | ARM1176JZF-S (ARM11) |
| Core Frequency | 700 MHz |
| GPU | VideoCore IV |
| Package | Small BGA (per Veswin product page) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +105C (TA) |
| Peripherals | Timers, Interrupt controller, GPIO, USB, PCM/I2S |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Datasheet Length | 205 pages |
BCM2835IPPG small bga (per veswin product page) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for BCM2835IPPG (small bga (per veswin product page) package). This analog component features input, output, and power supply pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for offset null, compensation, and enable pin configurations. Ideal for signal conditioning and amplifier circuits.
No detailed pinout data available for BCM2835IPPG.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
BCM2835IPPG is suitable for 6 applications: Single-Board Computers, Digital Signage Players, Embedded Linux HMI Panels, IP Camera and Video Capture Systems, Educational Computing Platforms, Industrial Control and Data Loggers.
Single-Board Computers
The BCM2835IPPG is the defining SoC of the original Raspberry Pi single-board computer, and it remains the natural choice for custom single-board Linux computers where proven boot code, community drivers, and extensive documentation outweigh raw CPU performance. Its 700 MHz ARM1176JZF-S core boots mainline and community Linux kernels with well-maintained BCM2835 support, and the VideoCore IV GPU provides a working display pipeline for HDMI output without additional display controllers. Designers benefit from the 205-page Broadcom datasheet and public register documentation that the Raspberry Pi ecosystem created around this die. Board designers must integrate discrete SDRAM, multi-rail power, and boot media, but gain a low-cost multimedia computer with -40C to +105C extended temperature rating for industrial-grade single-board products.
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Digital Signage Players
Digital signage demands continuous 1080p video playback at low cost, and the BCM2835IPPG addresses this with the VideoCore IV GPU hardware H.264 decode engine, offloading video processing from the 700 MHz ARM11 CPU so the CPU is free to run the content management application. The GPU display pipeline drives HDMI or composite output directly, and the PCM/I2S audio interface feeds external amplifiers for audio-enabled signage. The -40C to +105C ambient rating allows installation in unventilated enclosures and outdoor-facing kiosks where consumer-grade SoCs would exceed their limits. Because decode is fixed-function, power consumption stays low for always-on installations, and the small BGA package supports compact media-player boards behind displays or inside ceiling-mounted enclosures.
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Embedded Linux HMI Panels
Industrial human-machine interface panels need a graphical display, touch input, network or USB peripherals, and long-term availability, all within an extended temperature range. The BCM2835IPPG combines a 700 MHz ARM1176JZF-S CPU running embedded Linux with the VideoCore IV GPU accelerating 2D/3D UI rendering through OpenGL ES, giving smooth touchscreen animations without a separate display controller chip. Its GPIO banks, timers, and interrupt controller interface directly to buttons, LEDs, and industrial sensors, while USB 2.0 connects touch panels and expansion dongles. The -40C to +105C rating qualifies the SoC for factory-floor and outdoor panel deployments. Using the same die as the Raspberry Pi also gives HMI developers direct access to mature device drivers andεΎε½’ stacks.
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IP Camera and Video Capture Systems
The BCM2835IPPG suits video capture products because the VideoCore IV subsystem includes a hardware image signal processor and fixed-function H.264 encoder, allowing a directly connected camera sensor stream to be processed and compressed without CPU-intensive software codecs. The 700 MHz ARM1176JZF-S core runs the capture application, network stack, and storage logic, while PCM/I2S handles microphone audio and USB 2.0 supports Wi-Fi adapters for network streaming. Community driver support for the Raspberry Pi camera ecosystem transfers directly to custom boards using this SoC, dramatically shortening firmware development. With the -40C to +105C ambient specification, camera nodes can operate in outdoor and vehicle-mounted enclosures, and the small BGA package fits compact camera module form factors.
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Educational Computing Platforms
Because the BCM2835 is the processor of the original Raspberry Pi, an enormous body of educational material, peripheral register documentation, and bare-metal programming tutorials exists for this exact die, making the BCM2835IPPG the lowest-friction choice for university lab boards and training kits. Students can progress from Linux application development to OS-level and bare-metal programming using the publicly documented timers, interrupt controller, GPIO, and USB blocks described in the 205-page Broadcom datasheet. The 700 MHz ARM1176JZF-S is simple enough to teach pipeline and memory-hierarchy concepts yet complete enough to run full Linux with the VideoCore IV GPU for graphical output. Extended -40C to +105C operation further allows lab hardware to be reused in demonstration and field projects.
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Industrial Control and Data Loggers
The BCM2835IPPG functions as a capable industrial controller head unit: its 54-pin-class GPIO banks, hardware timers, and interrupt controller handle relay control, pulse counting, and sensor polling, while the Linux environment provides networking, logging, and OTA update infrastructure that microcontrollers lack. The 700 MHz ARM1176JZF-S delivers ample headroom for protocol conversion (Modbus to MQTT, for example), and PCM/I2S plus USB cover analog and digital I/O expansion. Critically for industrial deployments, the SoC is specified from -40C to +105C ambient, matching the extended temperature range of surrounding industrial components. Design teams should pair the SoC with industrial-grade SDRAM and power devices so the whole board meets the temperature envelope, and use the documented reference schematics for boot reliability.
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Engineering reference data for BCM2835IPPG β comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | BCM2835RIPPG |
|---|---|---|
| Package | Small BGA | Small BGA - same package class |
| Brand | Broadcom | Broadcom |
| CPU Core | ARM1176JZF-S (ARM11) | ARM1176JZF-S (ARM11) |
| Core Frequency | 700 MHz | 700 MHz |
| GPU | VideoCore IV | VideoCore IV |
| Peripherals | Timers, Interrupt controller, GPIO, USB, PCM/I2S | Timers, Interrupt controller, GPIO, USB, PCM/I2S |
Key Differentiators
- Extended industrial temperature rating (vs Consumer-graded BCM2835 variants)
- Massive community documentation advantage (vs Competitor SoCs (e.g., other ARM11-class SoCs))
- Integrated hardware video engine (vs CPU-only ARM11 microprocessors)
Design Notes
The BCM2835IPPG is a fine-pitch BGA SoC; PCB fabrication must support microvias or via-in-pad with appropriate ball pitch, and the SDRAM interface traces require length-matched routing per the reference layout in the 205-page Broadcom BCM2835 datasheet. Because the BCA ballout is proprietary, do not copy ballouts from other SoC families - use only the manufacturer ballout table and Raspberry Pi reference schematics, which are publicly documented for this exact die.
A BCM2835 board requires a multi-rail power tree covering the SoC core, I/O, SDRAM, and GPU domains, with correct power-up sequencing as shown in the manufacturer reference schematic. Estimated: budget several hundred milliwatts to roughly 1-2 W total board power depending on CPU/GPU activity - verify exact rail currents in the datasheet, as verified web data does not list per-rail currents. Include bulk and local decoupling capacitors at each rail per the reference design to avoid GPU load-transient droop.
The most common BCM2835 bring-up failure is an incorrect boot configuration: the VideoCore IV GPU boots first and reads configuration before the ARM11 CPU executes, so SD-card boot media, GPIO boot strapping, and config parameters must match the datasheet and reference design. Second pitfall: temperature rating covers only the SoC (-40C to +105C TA) - the SDRAM and power ICs must be separately qualified to the same range, or the board-level rating will be lower than the BCM2835IPPG device rating.
Compliance Information
Compliance data was not present in the verified web data reviewed as of 2026-09-14. Request manufacturer compliance certificates via RFQ.
