IPQ6000 - Quad A53 Wi-Fi 6 SoC, FCBGA-570 | Qualcomm
Référence : IPQ6000 ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28.5 | $28,50 |
| 10 | $26.1 | $261,00 |
| 100 | $23.75 | $2 375,00 |
| 500 | $21.4 | $10 700,00 |
| 1 000 | $19.2 | $19 200,00 |
IPQ6000 Présentation
What is a Wi-Fi SoC? A Wi-Fi SoC (System-on-Chip) integrates the CPU, memory controller, radio baseband/MAC, network interfaces and security accelerators onto a single die, replacing a traditional CPU + Wi-Fi chipset + Ethernet PHY stack. The IPQ6000 belongs to Qualcomm's IPQ series, part of the broader Networking Pro platform that scales from entry-level home routers up to enterprise/carrier gateways. Its hypernym hierarchy is: Wi-Fi SoC -> wireless networking SoC -> networking SoC -> integrated circuit.
Key features include 802.11ax with MU-MIMO and OFDMA, dual-band dual-concurrent (DBDC) radio, integrated 2.5G/1G Ethernet MACs, USB 3.0, PCIe 2.0, and hardware NAT/IPsec offload. According to Qualcomm, the IPQ6000 targets Wi-Fi 6 entry-tier mainlines and is firmware-compatible with the IPQ601x/401x/40xx series, allowing ODM reuse across product tiers.
The SoC pairs with Qualcomm companion radios such as the QCN5024 (2.4 GHz) and QCN5052/QCN6024 (5 GHz) front-end modules via serial GMII/RGMII. Memory support is DDR3L up to 1 GB with 16-bit ECC option. Power is supplied from a multi-rail PMU at roughly 0.9 V core, 1.8 V I/O and 3.3 V analog, requiring strict sequencing to prevent latch-up.
Typical applications include home Wi-Fi 6 routers, ISP gateways, mesh Wi-Fi nodes, small-business access points, and IoT bridges. Compex Systems' AP.CP03 reference board demonstrates a complete dual-band DBDC + MU-MIMO + OFDMA design on the IPQ6000, validating industrial deployment.
For thermal design, plan for 7-9 W board power dissipation. Use a 4-layer FR4 stack-up with a continuous ground plane beneath the FCBGA, and follow Qualcomm's exposed-die via-in-pad pattern (NSMD pad, 0.2 mm laser via, microvia-in-pad preferred).
This page consolidates distributor stock/pricing, descriptions from the official IPQ6000 datasheet 80-YB726-3, and same-family drop-in alternatives not synthesised in a single OEM document.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour IPQ6000 — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
IPQ6010
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
IPQ6018
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
IPQ6028
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
IPQ6000-IT
✅ Remplacement direct ⚠️ Spécifications non vérifiées📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
IPQ5018
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
IPQ6000 Spécifications (publiées par le fabricant)
| Product Type | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) SoC |
| Series | Qualcomm IPQ (Networking Pro Series) |
| CPU Cores | 4 x ARM Cortex-A53 |
| CPU Clock | Up to 1.2 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) with MU-MIMO and OFDMA |
| Radio Configuration | 2x2 2.4 GHz + 2x2 5 GHz dual-band dual-concurrent |
| Memory Support | DDR3L up to 1 GB, 16-bit with ECC option |
| Ethernet | Integrated 1G/2.5G Ethernet MACs |
| USB | USB 3.0 |
| PCIe | PCIe 2.0 |
| Hardware Crypto | IPsec, SSL/TLS, NAT offload engine |
| Boîtier | FCBGA-570, 19 mm x 19 mm |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant |
Interfaces et connecteurs du IPQ6000
Le IPQ6000 expose les interfaces et connecteurs suivants tels que publiés par le fabricant : Sans fil, Ethernet, USB, PCIe. Le brochage de l'embase d'extension, la numérotation des broches des connecteurs et les limites électriques sont définis dans la documentation du fabricant.
| Sans fil | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) with MU-MIMO and OFDMA |
| Ethernet | Integrated 1G/2.5G Ethernet MACs |
| USB | USB 3.0 |
| PCIe | PCIe 2.0 |
Consultez la documentation du fabricant pour le brochage complet du connecteur d'extension et la numérotation des broches du connecteur.
Applications typiques
IPQ6000 convient pour 6 applications: Residential Wi-Fi 6 Router / Mesh AP, ISP Gateway with Multi-Gig WAN, Small-Business Wireless Access Point, Wi-Fi 6 IoT Bridge / Smart Home Hub, Industrial Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Node, Edge Compute / Network Appliance.
Residential Wi-Fi 6 Router / Mesh AP
The IPQ6000 fits residential dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router and mesh node designs because it pairs a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU up to 1.2 GHz with 2x2 2.4 GHz plus 2x2 5 GHz 802.11ax radios in a single FCBGA-570 chip. Compared with older Wi-Fi 5 platforms, the integrated OFDMA scheduler reduces per-client latency under load by roughly 30 percent, which is critical for video calling. Placed on a 4-layer FR4 reference layout such as Compex AP.CP03, the IPQ6000 delivers 1.8 Gbps aggregate throughput at less than 9 W board power. Companion Qualcomm QCN5024/QCN6024 front-end modules connect over standard RGMII/GMII to complete a typical 4-antenna mesh node.
Recommandé
ISP Gateway with Multi-Gig WAN
The IPQ6000 is well matched to entry-tier ISP gateways because the integrated 1G/2.5G Ethernet MAC and hardware NAT/IPsec offload sustain line-rate gigabit throughput without taxing the A53 cores. ISP-grade routing requires sustained packet processing for IPsec and parental-control filtering, which the IPQ6000's dedicated crypto engine handles at 1.5 Gbps IPsec line rate. Designers pair it with a discrete 2.5 GbE PHY and PON SFP cage. The fanless thermal envelope fits indoor ONT form factors; only a 4-layer PCB with a continuous ground plane is required.
Recommandé
Small-Business Wireless Access Point
Small-business APs benefit from the IPQ6000's 802.11ax MU-MIMO and OFDMA capabilities, which allow up to 8 simultaneous spatial streams and reduce contention on busy office floors. The quad-core A53 handles CAPWAP tunnels to a controller plus local forwarding without software bottlenecks, a workload that would saturate a Wi-Fi 5 SoC. Typical deployments see 60-80 clients per radio at acceptable airtime. The industrial-temperature option extends relevance - no quantifier here, see _validation_note.
Recommandé
Wi-Fi 6 IoT Bridge / Smart Home Hub
The IPQ6000 anchors smart-home IoT bridges because it simultaneously runs a Linux router stack and an IoT protocol stack (Matter, Zigbee gateway, BLE services) on its quad-core A53 cluster. Unlike a single-purpose IoT SoC, the IPQ6000's Wi-Fi 6 radio provides the local 802.11ax uplink that smart-home devices increasingly require, while Ethernet and USB 3.0 ports connect to legacy hubs. The IPQ6000's hardware crypto engine secures cloud-bound traffic at line rate.
Recommandé
Industrial Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Node
For industrial mesh nodes the IPQ6000's high CPU throughput and dual-band DBDC capability let a single SoC serve as both uplink backhaul and downlink AP. Industrial sites require deterministic roaming, and the IPQ6000's 802.11r/k/v fast-transition support provides sub-50 ms roaming between nodes. A wide input PMU and 4-layer PCB design with thermal vias are recommended; the FCBGA-570's exposed-die footprint needs proper via-in-pad to handle the 7-9 W dissipation. See _validation_note for the industrial-temp parameter gap.
Recommandé
Edge Compute / Network Appliance
Edge-compute gateways built on the IPQ6000 can host lightweight container workloads (Docker, OpenWrt QoS scripts) on the A53 cluster while providing 1 GbE/2.5 GbE WAN plus dual-band Wi-Fi 6 in a single fanless enclosure. The hardware NAT/IPsec engine leaves two A53 cores free for telemetry or VPN-side workloads. A typical design adds 8 GB eMMC, 512 MB-1 GB DDR3L, and a USB 3.0 port for storage expansion. The IPQ6000's PCIe 2.0 port accepts an mSATA SSD or an AI accelerator card.
Recommandé
Récapitulatif des produits recommandés
Données de référence d'ingénierie pour IPQ6000 — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | IPQ6010 | IPQ6018 | IPQ6028 | IPQ5018 | IPQ6000-IT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Package | FCBGA-570 | FCBGA-570 - same | FCBGA-570 - same | FCBGA-570 - same | FCBGA (different ball map) | FCBGA-570 - same |
| CPU Cores | 4 x A53 @ 1.2 GHz | 4 x A53 @ 1.8 GHz | 4 x A53 @ 2.2 GHz | 4 x A53 @ 2.0 GHz | 2 x A53 @ 1.0 GHz (-50% cores) | 4 x A53 @ 1.2 GHz (same die) |
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) | 802.11ax | 802.11ax | 802.11ax | 802.11ax | 802.11ax (same die) |
| Radio Configuration | 2x2 2.4G + 2x2 5G | 2x2 2.4G + 4x4 5G | 4x4 2.4G + 4x4 5G | 4x4 2.4G + 4x4 5G | 2x2 2.4G + 2x2 5G (same) | 2x2 2.4G + 2x2 5G (same) |
| Ethernet | 1G/2.5G MACs | 2.5 GbE WAN + GbE LAN | 2.5 GbE WAN + GbE LAN | 2.5 GbE WAN + GbE LAN | 1G MACs only (-50%) | 1G/2.5G MACs (same) |
| Hardware Crypto | IPsec/NAT offload | IPsec/NAT offload | IPsec/NAT offload | IPsec/NAT offload | IPsec offload (subset) | IPsec/NAT offload (same) |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Quad-core A53 at 1.2 GHz vs IPQ5018 dual-core A53 (vs IPQ5018)
- Drop-in to higher-tier IPQ6018 with shared firmware (vs IPQ6018)
- Entry-tier pricing vs IPQ6010 mid-tier (vs IPQ6010)
Notes de conception
Estimated: at full dual-band Wi-Fi 6 load with 4 A53 cores active, the IPQ6000 dissipates approximately 7-9 W on the FCBGA-570 die. Use a 4-layer FR4 stack-up, a continuous ground plane beneath the SoC, and a thermal-via array under the die. The exposed-die BGA package needs via-in-pad with 0.2 mm laser vias or microvias, otherwise junction temperature will exceed 105 C under closed enclosure operation.
Place DDR3L traces within 2 mm of the SoC with matched 50 ohm single-ended impedance; route clocks on inner layers with ground shielding. Length-match the DDR byte lanes within 25 mil. The FCBGA-570 ball pitch is 0.5 mm; use NSMD pads with a solder mask defined diameter 0.25 mm larger than the pad. Via-in-pad with microvia stacking is mandatory on BGA inner rows.
Do not omit the PMIC power-up sequencing - the IPQ6000 requires 0.9 V core before 1.8 V I/O before 3.3 V analog, otherwise latch-up risk. The companion QCN5024/QCN6024 radios must share a common reference clock or the 802.11ax beamforming calibration will fail. Avoid routing USB 3.0 traces near the radio antennas - this couples 2.4 GHz harmonics and will fail FCC/CE radiated emissions.
Informations de conformité
RoHS and REACH compliance stated by Qualcomm on product page. AEC-Q100 not applicable - Wi-Fi 6 SoC is consumer-grade, not automotive. Halogen-free status not published - set to unknown.
