MPC8377EVRALGA

Overview

The MPC8377EVRALGA is a PowerQUICC II Pro System-on-Chip processor built on the e300c4s core with 32 KB instruction and data caches. It features two enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers, DDR1/DDR2 memory support, PCI Express x2, dual Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and an optional security engine for cryptographic acceleration.

Feature Summary

• Integrated high-speed connectivity via dual PCI Express links and dual SATA controllers
• Dual enhanced three-speed Ethernet controllers supporting multiple physical layer interfaces
• Optional hardware security engine accelerating standard encryption algorithms
• USB 2.0 dual-role controller supporting host and device modes

Applications

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

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix VRALGA against official NXP documentation to confirm package type, temperature range, and revision level. Confirm current manufacturing status as this family may be subject to end-of-life notices or replacement recommendations.

Selection Notes

Select this component for applications requiring integrated high-speed I/O including PCIe and SATA alongside dual Gigabit Ethernet. Ensure design requirements align with the e300 core performance and available peripheral set compared to other MPC837xE derivatives.

Part Context

This part belongs to the PowerQUICC II Pro family, designed for cost-effective, low-power, highly integrated host processing. It extends previous generations with faster interfaces and higher CPU performance while maintaining software compatibility.

Replacement Considerations

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