MPC8379CVRALGA

Overview

The MPC8379CVRALGA is a PowerQUICC II Pro microprocessor built on the e300 core. It operates at frequencies up to 800 MHz and integrates dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers, PCI Express, and Serial-ATA interfaces. The device features a 32-bit data bus width, 32 KB L1 instruction cache, and 32 KB L1 data cache. It supports DDR1/DDR2 memory controllers with rates up to 400 MHz. The package is a 689-ball TEPBGA.

Feature Summary

• Integrated security engine supporting RSA, DES/3DES, AES, and SHA algorithms
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers with multiple interface support
• Integrated PCI Express and SATA controllers for reduced component count
• e300 core with floating-point unit and parity checking

Applications

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

Procurement Notes

Verify the exact suffix 'ANGA' or 'ALGA' against official NXP documentation, as ordering codes define specific speed grades and temperature ranges. Confirm current lifecycle status, as this family may be discontinued. Ensure compatibility with existing software drivers designed for the 603e core architecture before procurement.

Selection Notes

Select this processor when high integration of networking and storage interfaces is required. The e300 core provides software compatibility with legacy products. Consider the integrated security engine if cryptographic acceleration is needed. Verify that the 689-ball package fits the target board layout constraints.

Part Context

This part belongs to the MPC837x family of communications processors. The family includes variants like MPC8377E and MPC8378E, which differ in external bus interfaces such as PCI versus PCI Express. All variants share the same e300 core and package type but vary in specific controller configurations.

Replacement Considerations

Public confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided source material.