MPC8377EVRAJFA

Overview

The MPC8377EVRAJFA is a PowerQUICC II Pro microprocessor featuring an e300c4s core with 32 KB instruction and data caches. It supports frequencies up to 800 MHz with a 1.05 V core voltage. The device integrates dual enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers, DDR1/DDR2 memory support, PCI Express x2, SATA, USB 2.0, and a security engine.

Feature Summary

• Integrated dual enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers for network connectivity
• Optional security engine providing hardware acceleration for cryptographic algorithms
• High-speed interfaces including PCI Express and Serial ATA for I/O expansion
• Power management controller supporting low-power consumption states

Applications

• Printing systems main CPUs and I/O processors
• Networking switches and line cards
• Wireless LANs (WLANs)
• Network access servers (NAS)
• Industrial controllers

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against official documentation to confirm package type and temperature range. Confirm availability status as this component may be discontinued or subject to product longevity program constraints. Ensure compatibility with existing board designs regarding power sequencing and voltage requirements.

Selection Notes

Select this processor for applications requiring high integration of networking and storage interfaces on a single chip. Consider the optional security engine if hardware acceleration for encryption protocols is required. Evaluate the trade-off between performance at 800 MHz and power consumption compared to lower frequency variants within the MPC837xE family.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Freescale/NXP PowerQUICC II Pro family, designed for cost-effective, low-power, highly integrated host processing. It extends the PowerQUICC lineage by adding faster interfaces like PCI Express and SATA while maintaining backward software compatibility with previous generations.

Replacement Considerations

NXP recommends using replacement families such as Power Architecture T1013 or Arm Architecture LS1012/LS1023 for new designs.