company blog about Supply Integrated Circuit Chip AST2600A3-GP is ASPEED's 7th Generation Server Management Processor

Mingjiada Electronics [Supply] Integrated Circuit Chip AST2600A3-GP is ASPEED's seventh generation server management processor. This chip integrates advanced management functions and powerful processing capabilities, which can effectively improve the overall performance and management efficiency of server systems.

AST2600A3-GP Product Description
The AST2600A3-GP is ASPEED's seventh-generation server management processor (BMC), using 28nm advanced process technology, and is the world's first BMC system-on-chip (SoC) based on this process.The AST2600A3-GP is equipped with a dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, which dramatically optimises the performance and computational power, while significantly reducing the power consumption. The AST2600A3-GP features a dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor that significantly optimises performance and computing power while significantly reducing power consumption. In addition, the AST2600A3-GP supports Secure Boot mode and ARM Cortex-A7 TrustZone technology to provide customers with superior information security protection.

AST2600A3-GP Product Features
High-performance processing core: AST2600A3-GP integrates dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 (up to 1.5GHz) and embedded ARM Cortex-M3 co-processor (SSP), which can share the monitoring tasks of the main processor and improve system efficiency.
Rich Interface Support: The AST2600A3-GP natively supports PCIe bus, 2D video graphics adapter (via PCIe interface), DDR4 memory (1600Mbps 16-bit bus), eMMC/SPI NOR Flash storage media, and HDMI/VGA display output.
Security features: The AST2600A3-GP has a built-in secure boot engine and TrustZone technology, making it suitable for high security demand scenarios such as finance and government.
Remote Management Capability: The AST2600A3-GP supports iKVM (Remote Keyboard Video Mouse) and IPMI 2.0 protocols for remote server monitoring and maintenance.
Low-power design: Thanks to the 28nm process, the AST2600A3-GP consumes significantly less power than its predecessor, making it suitable for energy-saving scenarios such as edge computing.

AST2600A3-GP Technical Parameters
Processor: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 (up to 1.5GHz) + ARM Cortex-M3 co-processor.
Memory Support: Maximum 8GB DDR3L/LPDDR4, 16-bit bus, 1600Mbps rate.
Storage Support: eMMC and SPI NOR Flash compatible.
Display Output: HDMI (supports HD video streaming), VGA (conventional display).
Operating Temperature: Commercial Grade (0°C~70°C) or Industrial Grade (-40°C~85°C).
Package: TFBGA-624 (21mm x 21mm).

AST2600A3-GP Application Scenarios
Server management: AST2600A3-GP, as a BMC chip, can remotely monitor server status, update firmware and manage hardware resources to improve operation and maintenance efficiency.
Embedded system: AST2600A3-GP is suitable for industrial control, medical equipment and other fields, providing high-performance processing and rich peripheral interfaces.
Remote Office/Education: AST2600A3-GP's iKVM function supports remote device operation, which is suitable for contactless operation and maintenance scenarios.
High security: The AST2600A3-GP's secure boot and TrustZone technology can safeguard the data security of key systems such as finance and defence.

Summary
With its dual-core ARM architecture, 28nm process and multi-functional integration, the AST2600A3-GP has become the benchmark for ASPEED's seventh-generation BMCs.The AST2600A3-GP's strengths in performance, power consumption and security have led to a wide range of applications in servers, edge computing and high-reliability embedded systems.The AST2600A3-GP's remote management features (such as iKVM) further extend its value in data centres and industrial automation.

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