MPC8377VRAGDA

Overview

The MPC8377VRAGDA is a PowerQUICC II Pro microprocessor from the MPC83xx family, built on 90 nm technology. It features a single 32-bit e300 core operating at 400 MHz with 32 KB L1 data and instruction cache. The device integrates dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers, two SATA interfaces supporting 1.5 and 3.0 Gbps rates, and PCI Express connectivity. It includes DDR/DDR2 memory controllers and an integrated security engine for encryption algorithms.

Feature Summary

• Integrates high-performance e300 core with floating-point and dual integer units
• Combines PCI Express and Serial-ATA controllers to reduce external component count
• Provides dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for network connectivity
• Includes dedicated hardware security engine for cryptographic offload

Applications

• Wireless access points
• Printers
• Network attached storage
• SMB routers

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'A' against official documentation to confirm package or temperature variations. Confirm RoHS compliance status as indicated in current datasheets. Check for obsolete status notifications and ensure replacement families are considered for new designs.

Selection Notes

Select this component for applications requiring integrated networking and storage controllers within a System-on-Chip architecture. Evaluate the e300 core performance against application computational needs. Ensure compatibility with existing software ecosystems designed for 603e core-based products.

Part Context

This part belongs to the MPC837x PowerQUICC II Pro family, which targets small-to-medium business and consumer markets. The family emphasizes cost-effective solutions through high integration of processing, networking, and storage interfaces on a single chip.

Replacement Considerations

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