MPC8378ECVRANG

Overview

The MPC8378ECVRANGA is a PowerQUICC II Pro microprocessor featuring an e300 core operating at 400 MHz to 800 MHz. It integrates dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers, two PCI Express interfaces supporting x1 or x2 widths, and two Serial-ATA (SATA) controllers compatible with SATA I and II standards. The device includes a 32-bit PCI interface, USB 2.0 controller, DDR1/DDR2 memory controller, and an integrated security engine for encryption algorithms.

Feature Summary

• Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers providing high-speed network connectivity
• Combined PCI Express and Serial-ATA controllers reducing external component count
• e300 core with floating-point unit and dual integer units for computational performance
• Integrated security engine supporting multiple encryption and hashing algorithms

Applications

• Wireless access points
• Network attached storage systems
• Small-to-medium business routers
• Low-end printers

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'ANG' indicates the 800/400 MHz frequency configuration as documented in the official datasheet. Confirm package type matches the 689 Te PBGA specification. Ensure the 'E' suffix requirement for the security engine features is met by this part number before procurement.

Selection Notes

Select this processor when both high-performance networking and local storage connectivity are required within a single chip. The integration of SATA and PCI Express eliminates the need for separate bridge controllers. Verify that the e300 core software compatibility meets existing design requirements.

Part Context

This component belongs to the MPC837x family of PowerQUICC II Pro processors designed for SMB and consumer applications. It shares the e300 core architecture with siblings like the MPC8377E and MPC8379E but offers a specific combination of interfaces including dual SATA and dual PCIe.

Replacement Considerations

NXP recommends using Power Architecture T1013 or Arm Architecture LS1012/LS1023 families for new designs as this product is not recommended for new designs.