MPC8377EVRANG - PowerPC e300c4s MPU 800MHz 689-TEPBGA | NXP
N.º de pieza: MPC8377EVRANG ✗ Fin de vida| Cant. | Precio unitario | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $77.93 | $77,93 |
| 10 | $73.5 | $735,00 |
| 100 | $69.2 | $6.920,00 |
| 500 | $64.85 | $32.425,00 |
| 1.000 | $60.4 | $60.400,00 |
MPC8377EVRANG Descripción general
What is a PowerPC MPU? A microprocessor unit (MPU) is the central processing IC that executes instructions and manages system resources in an embedded design. The PowerPC architecture, originally developed jointly by Apple, IBM, and Motorola (Freescale), is a RISC instruction set widely adopted in networking equipment, telecommunications, and aerospace. Within the broader taxonomy, the MPC8377 belongs to MPU -> embedded processor -> microprocessor -> integrated circuit -> semiconductor.
Key features include a 32-bit PowerPC e300c4s core with 800 MHz operation, integrated SEC 3.0 cryptographic co-processor for hardware-accelerated security protocols, dual DDR/DDR2 memory controllers supporting high-bandwidth external memory, and a 689-pin TEPBGA II package with 31x31 mm body and exposed pad for thermal dissipation. The device supports 10/100/1000 Ethernet connectivity through integrated MACs and a flexible high-speed interconnect.
Technical depth: The e300c4s core combines a 32-bit RISC pipeline with dedicated execution units for integer, branch, and load/store operations, while the integrated SEC 3.0 engine accelerates DES, 3DES, AES, SHA-1/MD5, and public-key algorithms, offloading security overhead from the host CPU. The DDR/DDR2 controller supports up to 333 MHz memory bus with ECC for reliable operation in industrial and networking environments.
Typical applications include SOHO and SMB routers, secure VPN gateways, industrial Ethernet switches, network-attached storage (NAS) controllers, and telecom edge equipment. The 800 MHz clock speed with hardware cryptography makes it particularly suited for IPSec/SSL termination and IP-PBX platforms requiring deterministic security processing.
Design consideration: when migrating from non-E (no encryption) variants, ensure your firmware stack initializes the SEC 3.0 engine correctly. PCB layout requires careful power-plane segmentation due to the 689-ball BGA; at least 4 power and 4 ground planes are recommended to deliver the inrush current during DDR2 read/write bursts without IR-drop induced errors.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in pin-compatible alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone, providing engineers with a one-stop reference for sourcing and integrating the MPC8377EVRANG.
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Modelos de la misma serie compatibles directamente con MPC8377EVRANG (mismo factor de forma y huella).
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MPC8377VRANGA
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MPC8378CVRALGA
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MPC8377EVRANG Valores máximos y características eléctricas
| Part Status | Obsolete |
| Core Processor | PowerPC e300c4s |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Bus Width | 32-Bit |
| Speed | 800 MHz |
| Co-Processors / DSP | Security; SEC 3.0 |
| RAM Controllers | DDR, DDR2 |
| Graphics Acceleration | No |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Mbps (integrated MACs) |
| Encapsulado / Carcasa | 689-TEPBGA II (31x31 mm) |
| Tipo de montaje | Surface Mount |
| Series | MPC83xx |
Guía de configuración de pines de MPC8377EVRANG 689-tepbga ii (31x31 mm)
Configuración de pines para MPC8377EVRANG (encapsulado 689-tepbga ii (31x31 mm)). Este CI digital incluye GPIO, interfaces de comunicación (UART, SPI, I2C) y pines de alimentación. Consulte la hoja de datos del fabricante para conocer las funciones alternativas de los pines y las opciones de configuración. Esencial para el diseño de sistemas embebidos y el diseño de PCB.
No hay datos detallados de patillaje disponibles para MPC8377EVRANG.
Consulte la hoja de datos para ver la configuración completa de patillas.
Aplicaciones típicas
MPC8377EVRANG es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: SOHO and SMB Routers, Secure VPN Gateway, Industrial Ethernet Switch, Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Controller, Telecom Edge Equipment, IP-PBX and Unified Communications.
SOHO and SMB Routers
The MPC8377EVRANG fits SOHO/SMB router designs because its 800 MHz PowerPC e300c4s core delivers line-rate forwarding performance while the integrated SEC 3.0 engine accelerates IPSec and SSL VPN tunnels without CPU offload. The DDR/DDR2 memory controller provides sufficient bandwidth for routing tables and NAT state, and the 10/100/1000 Ethernet MACs interface directly to PHY transceivers, reducing BOM. Placed on the main board with DDR2-667 memory and a switch ASIC, it dissipates typical 4-6W which is manageable on the 689-TEPBGA II exposed pad with proper thermal via array.
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Secure VPN Gateway
The MPC8377EVRANG is ideal for secure VPN gateways because its SEC 3.0 hardware cryptographic engine accelerates AES-128/256, 3DES, SHA-1/256, MD5, and RSA/ECC public-key algorithms, achieving multi-gigabit IPSec tunnel throughput without host CPU loading. The 32-bit PowerPC e300c4s core handles routing/control-plane tasks while SEC 3.0 offloads encryption, and the DDR2 memory bus supplies the packet buffers needed for tunnel aggregation. Reference designs typically pair it with 1 GB DDR2, a hardware RNG, and external PHYs for a complete VPN concentrator.
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Industrial Ethernet Switch
The MPC8377EVRANG fits managed industrial Ethernet switch designs because its 800 MHz e300c4s core runs control-plane protocols (SNMP, STP, LACP) while SEC 3.0 secures management-plane access via TLS/DTLS. The dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet MACs interface to a switch fabric ASIC, and the DDR2 controller holds MAC address tables and ACLs. Industrial temperature grade and long-term supply favor this part for factory automation networks where deterministic latency and hardware-secured management are required.
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Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Controller
The MPC8377EVRANG serves NAS controllers well because the 800 MHz core handles file-system overhead (NFS, SMB, iSCSI) while SEC 3.0 accelerates encrypted-volume operations (AES-XTS). The DDR2 memory bus accommodates filesystem caches and metadata, and the integrated Ethernet MACs provide multi-gigabit network aggregation. Typical designs pair it with SATA controllers for disk attachment, achieving hardware-accelerated encrypted storage without CPU throughput loss.
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Telecom Edge Equipment
The MPC8377EVRANG targets telecom edge platforms because the PowerPC e300c4s core runs real-time OS environments (VxWorks, Linux) required for carrier-grade software, while SEC 3.0 provides hardware acceleration for MACsec/IPSec at the network edge. DDR2 with ECC support meets NEBS reliability expectations, and the 689-TEPBGA II package provides the thermal headroom needed for fanless edge appliances operating in temperature-controlled cabinets.
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IP-PBX and Unified Communications
The MPC8377EVRANG fits IP-PBX designs because the e300c4s core handles SIP/H.323 signaling and RTP media path while SEC 3.0 secures SIP/TLS and SRTP media encryption. The DDR2 controller provides the memory bandwidth for voice-packet buffering, and the integrated Ethernet MACs interface to LAN PHY switches. Reference designs pair it with DSP daughter cards for echo cancellation and codec transcoding, offloading real-time voice work from the host CPU.
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Comparación con alternativas
| Parámetro | Este producto | MPC8377VRANGA | MPC8378CVRALGA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 689-TEPBGA II (31x31) | 689-TEPBGA II (31x31) - same | 689-TEPBGA II (31x31) - same |
| Core Processor | PowerPC e300c4s | PowerPC e300c4s | PowerPC e300c4s (MPC8378 family) |
| Core Speed | 800 MHz | 800 MHz | Higher (MPC8378 speed grade) |
| Co-Processor | SEC 3.0 | None (SEC disabled) | SEC 3.0 |
| Memory Controller | DDR / DDR2 | DDR / DDR2 | DDR / DDR2 |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 (integrated MACs) | 10/100/1000 (integrated MACs) | 10/100/1000 (integrated MACs) |
| Bus Width | 32-Bit | 32-Bit | 32-Bit |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Diferenciadores clave
- Integrated SEC 3.0 hardware cryptographic acceleration (frente a MPC8377VRANGA)
- Drop-in same-package compatibility with both alternative variants (frente a P1011NXN2HFB)
- Optimized 800 MHz price/performance point for SOHO/SMB (frente a MPC8378CVRALGA)
Notas de diseño
Estimated: the MPC8377EVRANG at 800 MHz with full SEC 3.0 acceleration draws approximately 4-6 W typical, 8-10 W peak. With a TEPBGA exposed pad thermal resistance of approximately 0.3 C/W to board, deploy a thermal via array (4x4 to 6x6 grid of 0.3 mm vias) under the pad connecting to internal ground planes. For 5+ W dissipation, add a top-side heatsink or chassis-mounted cold plate; do not rely on natural convection alone.
The 689-ball TEPBGA II at 1.0 mm ball pitch requires 4+2 PCB stackup with impedance-controlled traces for DDR2. Use micro-via-in-pad or laser-drilled stacked vias for breakout routing. Keep DDR2 traces length-matched within 50 mils and reference continuous ground planes under all signal layers to meet DDR2-667 timing margins without re-tuning.
Do not enable the SEC 3.0 engine in firmware on the non-E variant MPC8377VRANGA - writes to SEC registers will be silently ignored but may hang the host CPU on polling loops. When migrating from MPC8377EVRANG to MPC8378CVRALGA, re-validate DDR2 timing because the MPC8378 speed grade shifts the memory-controller phase-locked loop range and may require re-tuning of DDR2-800 vs DDR2-667 parameters.
Segment the board into power islands: 1.0V core, 1.8V DDR2, 2.5V I/O, and 3.3V auxiliary. Place ferrite beads between islands to isolate switching noise. Route SEC 3.0 clock and reset traces away from DDR2 data lines to avoid coupling-induced cryptographic errors. Maintain at least 4-layer ground stitching vias around the BGA perimeter at 200 mil spacing.
Información de cumplimiento
Compliance status not present in verified web data. Engineers should request the latest material declaration from NXP or authorized distributors before production qualification.
