MPC8378CVRANGA

Overview

The MPC8378CVRANGA is a PowerQUICC II Pro microprocessor featuring a single e300 core operating at 800 MHz. It utilizes a 689-TEPBGA package and supports 32-bit data buses with 32 KB L1 instruction and data caches. The device integrates dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers, two PCI Express interfaces supporting x1 or x2 widths, and two Serial-ATA (SATA) controllers compliant with SATA I and II standards. It includes a 32-bit PCI interface up to 66 MHz, USB 2.0 support, and a DDR/DDR2 memory controller. Operating voltage is 1.05 V with I/O voltages of 1.8 V, 2.5 V, or 3.3 V.

Feature Summary

• Integrated high-speed connectivity via dual PCI Express and dual SATA controllers for reduced component count
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers supporting multiple physical layer interfaces including SGMII and RGMII
• e300 core architecture providing floating-point processing capabilities and parity-checked L1 cache

Applications

• Wireless access points
• Network attached storage systems
• Multifunctional printers
• IP-PBX systems
• Small-to-medium business routers

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'ANG' confirms the 800 MHz clock speed rating against official NXP documentation. Confirm that the 'V' designation aligns with the required industrial temperature range specifications (-40°C to +125°C). Ensure the 689-ball TEPBGA footprint matches the target PCB design constraints. Check current availability status as this family may be subject to end-of-life notices.

Selection Notes

Select this component when a balance of integrated storage and networking interfaces is required without external bridge chips. The e300 core offers software compatibility with legacy 603e products. Consider the integrated security engine if encryption offloading is necessary. Evaluate the 90 nm process technology implications for power consumption relative to newer architectures.

Part Context

This part belongs to the MPC837xE family within the PowerQUICC II Pro series. It shares the e300 core and package type with siblings like the MPC8377E and MPC8379E. Differentiation primarily lies in the specific combination of integrated peripherals such as the number of SATA ports or Ethernet PHY types supported.

Replacement Considerations

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