MPC8378EVRALG

Overview

The MPC8378EVRALG is a PowerQUICC II Pro microprocessor featuring the e300 core operating at 533 MHz. It integrates dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers, two PCI Express interfaces supporting x1 or x2 widths, and integrated SATA controllers compatible with SATA I and II standards. The device includes a 32-bit local bus, USB 2.0 controller, and supports DDR1/DDR2 memory up to 400 MHz data rate. It utilizes a 689-TEPBGA package.

Feature Summary

• Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers for high-speed network connectivity
• Built-in PCI Express and Serial-ATA controllers to reduce external component count
• e300 core with floating-point unit and 32 KB L1 cache for computational performance
• Optional integrated security engine supporting standard encryption algorithms

Applications

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

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'LG' against official NXP documentation to confirm pinout and voltage compatibility. Confirm availability status as this family may be discontinued. Ensure design-in compliance with moisture sensitivity levels and reflow soldering profiles specified in the datasheet.

Selection Notes

Select this model when dual GbE and integrated SATA are required alongside PCI Express. Compare against MPC8377E if SATA is unnecessary, or MPC8379E if an additional PCI interface is needed. Verify that the 533 MHz frequency meets system timing requirements.

Part Context

This part belongs to the MPC837xE family of PowerQUICC II Pro processors. It shares the e300 core architecture with siblings like the MPC8377E and MPC8379E. The primary differentiator is the inclusion of integrated SATA controllers and dual GbE ports with SGMII support.

Replacement Considerations

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