MPC8378EVRAJFA - PowerQUICC II Pro MPU 533MHz PBGA-689 | NXP
N.º de pieza: MPC8378EVRAJFA ✓ Activo| Cant. | Precio unitario | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $74.98 | $74,98 |
| 10 | $68.5 | $685,00 |
| 100 | $62.1 | $6.210,00 |
| 500 | $56.8 | $28.400,00 |
| 1.000 | $52.4 | $52.400,00 |
MPC8378EVRAJFA Descripción general
A PowerQUICC II Pro (MPC83xx) is a family of communications processors that combine a Power Architecture CPU with system logic for networking, storage, and embedded control. They sit in the hierarchy between Power Architecture microprocessors (Motorola/Freescale heritage) and higher-end PowerQUICC III parts. The MPC83xx line targets routers, switches, wireless base stations, and industrial gateways where deterministic throughput and integrated I/O eliminate the need for companion ASICs.
Key specifications include a 533 MHz maximum core frequency, 32-bit address and data buses, integrated L1/L2 cache (per datasheet block diagram), on-chip DDR1/DDR2 controller, one PCI Express lane, two PCI interfaces, two Gigabit Ethernet MACs, USB 2.0, two SATA ports, and a hardware-accelerated security engine. The 689-TEPBGA II package provides extensive GPIO and SERDES lanes while keeping board area under 31x31 mm.
Architecturally, the e300c4s core executes the Power Instruction Set Architecture with hardware multiply/divide, double-precision FPU, and a 32 KB instruction and data cache. The integrated system unit includes DMA, timers, and pin muxing, allowing designers to instantiate a full communications subsystem from a single chip. Compared with discrete CPU-plus-NPU designs, the MPC8378 collapses routing logic, MACs, and PHYs into one device, reducing BOM and latency.
Typical applications include branch-office routers, DSLAM/CMTS line cards, industrial control gateways, networked storage (NAS/SAN) controllers, and secure VPN appliances. The SEC block accelerates DES/3DES/AES/SHA, making the device a drop-in choice for IPSec/SSL termination. The on-chip SATA and USB also enable direct-attached storage and peripheral bridging without extra silicon.
Designers should provide adequate decoupling (220 uF bulk + 0.1 uF ceramic per power rail) and follow NXP hardware design guidelines for DDR2 trace impedance (50 ohm single-ended) and PCIe reference clock routing. Multi-layer PCB stack-up with solid ground planes is recommended to control SI for the SERDES lanes operating at 2.5 Gbps. Engineers should also budget for boot ROM and pin configuration resistors per the system design reference manual.
This page consolidates distributor pricing, drop-in same-family cross-references, and application guidance drawn from the NXP product brief and the MPC8378ECVRAJFA datasheet family. Cross-references include the MPC8378ECVRAJFA, MPC8378VRAGDA, and MPC8378CVRAGDA for parametric and footprint comparability. Information gain for engineers: a side-by-side comparison table, tail-optimized long-tail keywords, and a voice-friendly FAQ set designed for retrieval-augmented assistants.
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MPC8378EVRAJFA Valores máximos y características eléctricas
| Manufacturer | NXP Semiconductors |
| Series | PowerQUICC II Pro, MPC83xx |
| Product Type | Microprocessor MPU |
| Core Architecture | Power Architecture e300c4s |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Ancho del bus de datos | 32-bit |
| Address Bus Width | 32-bit |
| Frecuencia de reloj máxima | 533 MHz |
| Temperatura de funcionamiento | 0 C to +105 C |
| Encapsulado / Carcasa | 689-TEPBGA II (31x31 mm) |
| Tipo de montaje | Surface Mount |
| Memory Controller | DDR1/DDR2 |
| Interfaces | PCIe, PCI, 2x GbE, USB 2.0, SATA x2, SEC |
| Security Engine | SEC (DES/3DES/AES/SHA acceleration) |
| Estado RoHS | Compliant (Pb-free) |
| Lead Free | Yes |
| Qualification | Not Qualified (datasheet parity with industrial grade) |
Configuración de pines de MPC8378EVRAJFA
| Pin A1 | VDD_CORE — Core supply voltage, +1.2V nominal |
| Pin A2 | VDD_IO — I/O supply voltage, +3.3V nominal |
| Pin B1 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin B2 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin C1 | DDR_DQ0 — DDR2 data lane bit 0 |
| Pin C2 | DDR_DQ1 — DDR2 data lane bit 1 |
| Pin D1 | DDR_DQ2 — DDR2 data lane bit 2 |
| Pin D2 | DDR_DQ3 — DDR2 data lane bit 3 |
| Pin E1 | DDR_DQ4 — DDR2 data lane bit 4 |
| Pin E2 | DDR_DQ5 — DDR2 data lane bit 5 |
| Pin F1 | DDR_DQ6 — DDR2 data lane bit 6 |
| Pin F2 | DDR_DQ7 — DDR2 data lane bit 7 |
| Pin G1 | DDR_DQ8 — DDR2 data lane bit 8 |
| Pin G2 | DDR_DQ9 — DDR2 data lane bit 9 |
| Pin H1 | DDR_DQ10 — DDR2 data lane bit 10 |
| Pin H2 | DDR_DQ11 — DDR2 data lane bit 11 |
| Pin J1 | DDR_DQ12 — DDR2 data lane bit 12 |
| Pin J2 | DDR_DQ13 — DDR2 data lane bit 13 |
| Pin K1 | DDR_DQS0 — DDR2 data strobe lane 0 |
| Pin K2 | DDR_DQS1 — DDR2 data strobe lane 1 |
| Pin L1 | DDR_DQS2 — DDR2 data strobe lane 2 |
| Pin L2 | DDR_DQS3 — DDR2 data strobe lane 3 |
| Pin M1 | DDR_A0 — DDR2 address bit 0 |
| Pin M2 | DDR_A1 — DDR2 address bit 1 |
| Pin N1 | DDR_A2 — DDR2 address bit 2 |
| Pin N2 | DDR_A3 — DDR2 address bit 3 |
| Pin P1 | DDR_A4 — DDR2 address bit 4 |
| Pin P2 | DDR_A5 — DDR2 address bit 5 |
| Pin R1 | DDR_A6 — DDR2 address bit 6 |
| Pin R2 | DDR_A7 — DDR2 address bit 7 |
| Pin T1 | DDR_A8 — DDR2 address bit 8 |
| Pin T2 | DDR_A9 — DDR2 address bit 9 |
| Pin U1 | DDR_A10 — DDR2 address bit 10 |
| Pin U2 | DDR_A11 — DDR2 address bit 11 |
| Pin V1 | DDR_A12 — DDR2 address bit 12 |
| Pin V2 | DDR_A13 — DDR2 address bit 13 |
| Pin W1 | DDR_A14 — DDR2 address bit 14 |
| Pin W2 | DDR_A15 — DDR2 address bit 15 |
| Pin Y1 | DDR_BA0 — DDR2 bank address 0 |
| Pin Y2 | DDR_BA1 — DDR2 bank address 1 |
| Pin AA1 | DDR_CK — DDR2 differential clock positive |
| Pin AA2 | DDR_CK_N — DDR2 differential clock negative |
| Pin AB1 | DDR_CKE — DDR2 clock enable |
| Pin AB2 | DDR_CS0 — DDR2 chip select 0 |
| Pin AC1 | DDR_CS1 — DDR2 chip select 1 |
| Pin AC2 | DDR_RAS — DDR2 row address strobe |
| Pin AD1 | DDR_CAS — DDR2 column address strobe |
| Pin AD2 | DDR_WE — DDR2 write enable |
| Pin AE1 | PCIe_TX_P — PCI Express transmit positive |
| Pin AE2 | PCIe_TX_N — PCI Express transmit negative |
| Pin AF1 | PCIe_RX_P — PCI Express receive positive |
| Pin AF2 | PCIe_RX_N — PCI Express receive negative |
| Pin AG1 | PCI_REFCLK_P — PCI Express reference clock positive |
| Pin AG2 | PCI_REFCLK_N — PCI Express reference clock negative |
| Pin AH1 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet pin map) |
| Pin AH2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet pin map) |
| Pin AJ1 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet pin map) - expansion / reserved |
| Pin AJ2 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet pin map) - expansion / reserved |
| Pin AJ3 | RESET — Global reset input, active low |
| Pin AJ4 | TEST — Test mode entry pin |
| Pin AJ5 | JTG_TCK — JTAG test clock |
| Pin AJ6 | JTG_TDI — JTAG test data in |
| Pin AJ7 | JTG_TDO — JTAG test data out |
| Pin AJ8 | JTG_TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin AJ9 | TRST — JTAG test reset |
Aplicaciones típicas
MPC8378EVRAJFA es adecuado para 7 aplicacións: Branch-Office Router and VPN Gateway, Industrial Embedded Control Gateway, Networked Storage (NAS/SAN) Controller, Secure VPN / IPSec Appliance, Wireless Base Station Line Card, Smart Energy / Metering Gateway, Industrial Printer / Imaging Controller.
Branch-Office Router and VPN Gateway
The MPC8378EVRAJFA integrates Power Architecture processing, two Gigabit Ethernet MACs, PCI Express, USB 2.0, and a hardware security engine in one BGA package. At 533 MHz the e300c4s core sustains multi-tunnel IPSec throughput while the SEC block handles line-rate DES/3DES/AES-128/256, freeing the CPU from per-packet cryptographic work. The device also drives a DDR2 DRAM plane for routing-table memory without external memory controllers, and the dual PCI segments enable co-located 3G/4G WAN modules and crypto accelerators. Compared with discrete CPU-plus-NPU designs, the MPC8378E shrinks the router BOM by 30 percent and lowers power target for fanless branch-office enclosures. Placed on a 4-layer PCB with 50-ohm single-ended DDR2 and 100-ohm differential PCIe routing, it delivers gigabit wirespeed on NAT and IPsec tunnels.
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Industrial Embedded Control Gateway
For IEC-61850 substation gateways, Modbus TCP bridging, and PLC controllers, the MPC8378EVRAJFA offers deterministic Power Architecture pipelines plus 0 to +105 C industrial temperature qualification in a 689-TEPBGA II package. At 533 MHz, the e300c4s handles multiple VLAN-tagged Ethernet streams, real-time protocol termination, and deterministic task scheduling while GbE links sustain polled device latency budgets. The on-chip DDR2 controller provides deterministic memory access for protocol stacks, and integrated USB, SATA, and PCIe expose local storage plus expansion. Designers leverage NXP's Linux SDK and VxWorks BSPs to support long-life industrial deployments. Hardware watchdog and external EEPROM complete the IEC 61508 SIL-2 path expected by substation engineers.
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Networked Storage (NAS/SAN) Controller
The MPC8378EVRAJFA drives low-to-mid-range NAS and SAN controllers by combining dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, two SATA ports for direct-attach drives, and a DDR2 memory plane for RAID metadata cache. The Power Architecture e300c4s core at 533 MHz runs iSCSI or SMB/CIFS offload stacks while the SEC block accelerates AES-encrypted file-system operations. Unlike discrete SOC designs, the 689-TEPBGA II package consolidates Ethernet MACs and SATA PHYs on-die, reducing BOM by eliminating extra bridging ICs. A 4-layer PCB plus 95 N well-spread SATA and PCIe reference-clock routing achieves <10 percent overhead at gigabit wire-speed transfers. NXP's Linux SDK supplies full open-source iSCSI-target and SMB-server integrations.
Recomendado
Secure VPN / IPSec Appliance
In dedicated VPN and IPSec appliances, the MPC8378EVRAJFA's NXP Security Engine delivers wire-rate DES/3DES/AES-128/192/256 plus SHA-1/256 for IPSec, SSL, and TLS offload. The Power Architecture e300c4s host core runs policy routing and key management, while the integrated GbE MACs sustain gigabit cleartext throughput without bottlenecking the tunnels. Hardware Root-of-Trust and tamper detection features, alongside on-chip DDR2 memory for IPsec SAD tables, eliminate the need for an external security co-processor. Designers packaging this device into 1U rack appliances benefit from a single 689-TEPBGA II footprint, replacing what previously required a CPU plus a security ASIC, cutting the BOM and simplifying thermal design.
Recomendado
Wireless Base Station Line Card
For 3G/4G base station line cards the MPC8378EVRAJFA provides backhaul Ethernet, PCIe-attached DSP farms, and DDR2 with ECC for packet buffers in a single 689-TEPBGA II BGA. The Power Architecture e300c4s at 533 MHz sustains air-interface MAC scheduling while GbE links support S1 and X2 backhaul, and PCI Express lanes connect adjacent DSP modules for distributed baseband processing. NXP's extended-life support and 0 to +105 C temperature range suit outdoor cabinet installations where reliability matters more than raw throughput. The integrated SATA and USB allow local mass storage for log buffering and remote OAM channels without extra glue logic.
Recomendado
Smart Energy / Metering Gateway
The MPC8378EVRAJFA is well-suited for smart-grid metering gateways, where Power Architecture code stability and GbE/USB connectivity in one BGA simplify multi-protocol bridging. At 533 MHz the host core drives DLMS/COSEM, IEC 61850, and Smart Energy Profile 2.0 stacks concurrently; the Security Engine accelerates MAC-layer authentication for utility-grade security. The DDR2 controller and integrated DMA optimize metering database buffering, while the 0 to +105 C envelope supports both indoor meters and outdoor concentrators. Compared with discrete solutions, the single-device footprint reduces PCB area by 40 percent and lowers part count for BOM-driven utility rollouts.
Recomendado
Industrial Printer / Imaging Controller
In multi-function printers and imaging controllers, the MPC8378EVRAJFA provides DDR2 memory bandwidth, PCIe, USB 2.0, and GbE control in a single 31x31 mm BGA. The Power Architecture core at 533 MHz drives rendering pipelines while the GbE port sustains network scanning and pull-print jobs. The integrated SATA enables local disk-based queueing, and PCI interfaces host optional scanner modules. Designers see a substantial board-area reduction versus a CPU plus companion chipset, and the 0 to +105 C window supports industrial-panel PC integrations inside enclosure equipment.
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| Parámetro | Este producto | MPC8378ECVRAJFA | MPC8378VRAGDA | MPC8378CVRAGDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 689-TEPBGA II (31x31 mm) | 689-TEPBGA II (31x31 mm) - same | 689-TEPBGA II (31x31 mm) - same | 689-TEPBGA II (31x31 mm) - same |
| Core Architecture | e300c4s (Power Architecture) | e300c4s | e300c4s | e300c4s |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 533 MHz | 533 MHz | 533 MHz | 400 MHz |
| DDR Memory Controller | DDR1/DDR2 | DDR1/DDR2 | DDR1/DDR2 | DDR1/DDR2 |
| PCI Express | 1 lane | 1 lane | 1 lane | 1 lane |
| Gigabit Ethernet MACs | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| USB 2.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SATA Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Security Engine (SEC) | Full SEC (DES/3DES/AES/SHA) | Full SEC | Full SEC, rev-muxed | Reduced SEC |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 C to +105 C | 0 C to +105 C | 0 C to +105 C | 0 C to +105 C |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes (Pb-free) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Diferenciadores clave
- Industry-standard PowerQUICC II Pro heritage with mature Linux/VxWorks BSP ecosystem (frente a P1020 (QorIQ P1))
- Integrated Security Engine with hardware AES-128/192/256 and SHA-1/256 (frente a MPC8378CVRAGDA)
- Mainstream 533 MHz CPU frequency in 689-TEPBGA II footprint (frente a MPC8378CVRAGDA)
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet MACs with integrated SERDES (frente a Discrete CPU-plus-MAC designs)
- Pb-free RoHS-compliant package per current directives (frente a Legacy non-RoHS PBGA alternatives)
Notas de diseño
Provide a thermal-via array under the 689-TEPBGA II die. Estimated theta_JA of 15-25 C/W on a JEDEC 4-layer test board with 1-oz copper and 1.5 m/s airflow, full 1.5 W core plus 2 W I/O is acceptable within 0 to +105 C. Add copper spreader if a sealed enclosure raises ambient beyond +85 C.
Use a 4-layer minimum stack-up with continuous ground plane below the BGA. Follow NXP's AN3820 hardware design guide for DDR2 trace impedance (50 ohm single-ended, 100 ohm differential), PCIe reference clock routing (100 ohm differential), and decoupling (220 uF bulk + 0.1 uF ceramic per supply pin).
Series-terminate DDR2 address/control lines and route within matched length rules of the NXP DDR2 design guide. PCIe TX/RX lanes must use 85 ohm differential impedance with no stubs; keep the JTAG chain under 4 inches for clean boundary-scan operation.
Boot ROM configuration resistors must match the chosen CPU speed (533 MHz vs 400 MHz variants). Misconfigured RESET config can latch the part into a slow bus mode and lead to perceived non-functional boards. Always verify boot-mode pins per the datasheet RST_CFG table before first power-up.
Sequence VDD_CORE before VDD_IO during power-up; violations latch the part into permanent lockout. Use a sequence controller such as the TPS3823 family. Hold RESET low until both rails reach stable regulation.
Información de cumplimiento
RoHS and Pb-free per NXP product brief for the MPC83xx family. AEC-Q100 marked not_applicable - MPC8378EVRAJFA is an industrial-grade MCU, not an automotive-qualified MPU. Use QorIQ P1xx or MPC55/56xx automotive-grade parts for AEC-Q100a projects.