MPC8378EVRANGA

Overview

The MPC8378EVRANGA is a PowerQUICC II Pro microprocessor featuring the e300 core operating at 400 MHz and 800 MHz. It integrates dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers, two PCI Express interfaces supporting x1 or x2 widths, and SATA controllers compatible with SATA I and II standards. The device includes a 32-bit PCI interface up to 66 MHz, USB 2.0 support, and a security engine for encryption algorithms. It utilizes a 689-TEPBGA package.

Feature Summary

• Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers providing high-speed network connectivity
• PCI Express and Serial-ATA controllers reduce external component count
• Security engine supports multiple encryption algorithms including AES and DES/3DES

Applications

• Wireless access points
• Network attached storage
• SMB routers

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'ANG' indicates the 800/400 MHz frequency configuration as documented in the official datasheet. Confirm that the 'E' designation in the base model number corresponds to the integrated security engine features. Ensure compatibility with existing software environments designed for 603e core-based products due to architectural similarities.

Selection Notes

Select this component when high integration of networking and storage interfaces is required within a single chip. The e300 core offers computational performance suitable for SMB applications. Consider the availability of the security engine if cryptographic offloading is necessary for system design.

Part Context

This part belongs to the MPC837x family of PowerQUICC II Pro processors. These devices are built on 90 nm process technology and are designed to provide cost-effective solutions for communication applications. The family shares common architectural features such as the e300 core and similar peripheral sets.

Replacement Considerations

NXP recommends using replacement families such as Power Architecture (T1013) or Arm Architecture (LS1012, LS1023). Verify functional equivalence and pin compatibility before substituting.