MPC8378ECVRANGA - PowerQUICC II Pro SoC, 800MHz | NXP
Référence : MPC8378ECVRANGA ✗ Fin de vie| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $82.65 | $82,65 |
| 10 | $78.5 | $785,00 |
| 100 | $74.2 | $7 420,00 |
| 500 | $69.95 | $34 975,00 |
| 1 000 | $65.4 | $65 400,00 |
MPC8378ECVRANGA Présentation
A PowerQUICC II Pro SoC (System-on-Chip) is a category of communications-oriented processors that combine a Power Architecture CPU with dedicated peripheral controllers on a single die, enabling legacy telephony, networking, and printing applications. Within the broader taxonomy, the MPC8378E sits at the intersection of microprocessor (MPU) and application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) functionality, allowing it to function as a main CPU or an intelligent I/O processor in larger systems.
Key features of the MPC8378ECVRANGA include an 800 MHz core with a 32-bit data bus, dual DDR1/DDR2 memory controllers up to 400 MHz, four Gbit Ethernet controllers with QoS, two PCI Express interfaces, two SATA II ports, two USB 2.0 ports with PHY, and an integrated security engine (SEC 4.4). Industrial temperature support spans -40C to +105C and the device is RoHS-compliant (lead-free).
The architecture uses a 0.09 µm CMOS process with 1.8 V core, 2.5 V DDR, and 3.3 V I/O supply domains. The 32-bit data bus provides up to 800 MB/s to memory, while on-chip hardware queues accelerate DMA, encryption, and packet processing - reducing the need for external memory-mapping glue logic.
Typical applications include networked printers and multifunction imaging devices, industrial gateways, SMB routers and switches, secure VPN concentrators, and storage area network (SAN) controllers. The integrated Gigabit Ethernet, SEC, and DDR2 controller allow a single chip to replace traditional CPU-plus-ASIC designs in space-constrained or cost-sensitive designs.
When migrating legacy designs from earlier PowerQUICC devices, note that the MPC8378E retains the QUICC Engine concept and software ecosystem, but adds DDR2 support and an integrated SEC block. Existing PowerPC board support packages (BSPs) from NXP/Freescale release trees can be reused with minor configuration updates.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives within the MPC83xx family, and lifecycle notes not consolidated on the OEM product page.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour MPC8378ECVRANGA — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec MPC8378ECVRANGA (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par RoHS Status, Memory Controller, PCI Express, Security Engine, Core Architecture.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
MPC8378ECVRALGA
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$74.2 / unité
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✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$23.5 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →MPC8379EVRALGA
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
MPC8377ECVRANGA
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
MPC8308CVMAGD
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$25.9 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →MPC8378ECVRANGA Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Core Architecture | Power Architecture e300c4s |
| Core Frequency | 800 MHz |
| Largeur du bus de données | 32-Bit |
| Supply Voltage Core | 1.8 V |
| Supply Voltage DDR I/O | 2.5 V |
| Supply Voltage I/O | 3.3 V |
| Memory Controller | DDR1/DDR2 up to 400 MHz |
| Ethernet | 4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| PCI Express | 2 x PCI Express lanes |
| PCI | 2 x PCI |
| USB | 2 x USB 2.0 with PHY |
| SATA | 2 x SATA II |
| Security Engine | SEC 4.4 (IPsec/SSL) |
| Boîtier | 689-TEBGA II (31x31 mm, 1 mm pitch) |
| Température de fonctionnement | -40C to +105C |
| Manufacturing Process | 0.09 µm CMOS |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant (lead-free) |
Guide de configuration des broches du MPC8378ECVRANGA 689-tebga ii (31x31 mm, 1 mm pitch)
Configuration des broches du MPC8378ECVRANGA (boîtier 689-tebga ii (31x31 mm, 1 mm pitch)). Ce circuit intégré numérique comprend des GPIO, des interfaces de communication (UART, SPI, I2C) et des broches d'alimentation. Consultez la fiche technique du fabricant pour les fonctions alternatives des broches et les options de configuration. Indispensable pour la conception de systèmes embarqués et la conception de circuits imprimés.
Aucune donnée de brochage détaillée disponible pour MPC8378ECVRANGA.
Consultez la fiche technique pour la configuration complète des broches.
Applications typiques
MPC8378ECVRANGA convient pour 6 applications: Networked Multifunction Printer Controller, SMB Router and Security Gateway, Industrial IoT Gateway, Network Attached Storage Controller, VoIP and Unified Communications Appliance, Secure VPN Concentrator.
Networked Multifunction Printer Controller
The MPC8378ECVRANGA at 800 MHz with DDR2 memory controller, USB 2.0, and Gigabit Ethernet is well suited as the main CPU/controller in a multifunction printer (MFP). It directly drives Ethernet, USB host connections to scanner mechanisms, and SATA for the internal hard drive, while the integrated SEC engine accelerates secure print and document encryption workflows without adding an external crypto chip. The wide industrial temperature grade (-40C to +105C) ensures reliable boot even in harsh printer chassis temperatures. A complete MFP typically pairs the MPC8378ECVRANGA with a DDR2-800 SODIMM (256 MB-1 GB), an Atheros AR8031 GbE PHY on the MII/RGMII interface, and a Cypress USB 2.0 hub for external ports. Compared with a CPU-plus-ASIC legacy design, this single-chip integration cuts PCB area by 30-40% and BOM cost by $5-$10.
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SMB Router and Security Gateway
The MPC8378ECVRANGA's four Gigabit Ethernet MACs, two PCI Express lanes, and SEC 4.4 crypto engine make it an excellent platform for small-to-medium business routers, firewalls, and IPSec VPN gateways. The SEC engine can accelerate AES, DES/3DES, SHA-1/256, and public-key algorithms offload, leaving the e300c4s core free for routing, NAT, and firewall rule processing. Dual PCI Express lanes enable a multi-port GbE switch fabric or a Wi-Fi controller add-in card. A typical VPN gateway board pairs the MPC8378ECVRANGA with 512 MB DDR2-800, a multi-port GbE switch over PCIe x1, and a NAND flash array for firmware. Performance scales well to ~700 Mbps AES-256 VPN throughput thanks to SEC hardware acceleration. Compared with the older MPC8349E, the 8378E's L2 caching and DDR2 interface push packet throughput up by 50-80%.
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Industrial IoT Gateway
The MPC8378ECVRANGA's industrial temperature grade, dual USB 2.0 ports, and quad GbE directly address industrial IoT gateway designs that aggregate multiple fieldbus or Ethernet protocols. The two PCI Express lanes can connect wireless modules such as LTE/5G modems or Wi-Fi 6 radios, while the SATA port supports local data buffering on industrial SSDs. The SEC engine secures MQTT/HTTPS over LTE without external crypto hardware. A typical gateway board pairs the MPC8378ECVRANGA with 256 MB DDR2, a Sierra Wireless LTE modem over USB or PCIe, and a 64 GB industrial SSD over SATA. The integrated security and rugged -40C to +105C rating eliminate the need for separate crypto and thermal management hardware. Compared with discrete ARM Cortex-A9 designs, the 8378E offers 2-3x faster encryption throughput for the same gate-count budget.
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Network Attached Storage Controller
The MPC8378ECVRANGA's two SATA II ports are sufficient to drive a two-bay NAS or DAS controller, while its dual Gigabit Ethernet links enable bonding or failover configurations. The DDR2 memory controller runs RAID parity calculations and filesystem operations at the 800 MHz core clock, and the USB 2.0 ports provide front-panel user interfaces. Industrial temperature grade helps ensure 24/7 NAS uptime in unconditioned spaces. A typical two-bay NAS pairs the MPC8378ECVRANGA with 256 MB DDR2-800, two 4 TB SATA HDDs, and two GbE PHYs (e.g., AR8031). Software stack usually runs a Linux 4.x BSP with btrfs or ZFS. Compared with the older PowerQUICC II (MPC8349E), the 8378E doubles the I/O throughput and adds hardware AES for SMB3 file encryption.
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VoIP and Unified Communications Appliance
The MPC8378ECVRANGA's Power Architecture e300c4s core plus SEC 4.4 encryption engine is well matched to VoIP PBX, IP phone controller, and unified communications appliances. The quad GbE ports terminate LAN and WAN connections, while PCIe lanes attach DSP cards for voice codecs. Hardware-accelerated SRTP and TLS via SEC protect SIP/TLS signaling and media streams. DDR2 memory buffers simultaneous RTP streams and call records. A typical IP-PBX pairs the MPC8378ECVRANGA with 512 MB DDR2, a 16-channel DSP card over PCIe, and a TDM/E1 interface. Compared with discrete PC architectures, the 8378E provides deterministic interrupt latency crucial for voice quality. The integrated security engine handles up to 500 concurrent SRTP streams without taxing the core.
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Secure VPN Concentrator
The MPC8378ECVRANGA's SEC 4.4 engine executes IPSec, SSL/TLS, and DTLS hardware offload for VPN concentrators handling thousands of tunnels. The 800 MHz e300c4s core runs routing, IKE key exchange, and policy management, while the SEC engine accelerates AES-GCM, AES-CCM, and SHA-256/384. Quad Gigabit Ethernet enables WAN aggregation, and dual SATA ports allow local log storage. A typical branch VPN concentrator pairs the MPC8378ECVRANGA with 1 GB DDR2-800, four GbE PHYs, and a 256 GB industrial SSD over SATA. Tunnels up to ~2 Gbps aggregate throughput are achievable. Compared with software-only implementations on x86, the 8378E reduces power by 60-70% and total solution cost by ~$150.
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Données de référence d'ingénierie pour MPC8378ECVRANGA — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | MPC8378ECVRALGA | MPC8378VRALGA | MPC8379EVRALGA | MPC8377ECVRANGA | MPC8308CVMAGD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 689-TEBGA II | 689-TEBGA II - same | 689-TEBGA II - same | 689-TEBGA II - same | 689-TEBGA II - same | MAPBGA-489 - smaller, requires PCB layout change |
| Core Architecture | Power e300c4s | Power e300c4s | Power e300c4s | Power e300c4s | Power e300c4s | Power e300c2 (different core) |
| Temperature Grade | -40C to +105C (Industrial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | 0C to +70C (Commercial) | -40C to +105C (Industrial) | -40C to +105C (Industrial) |
| Lifecycle Status | EOL (discontinued) | Active (per NXP PCN) | EOL | EOL | EOL | EOL |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Industrial temperature grade (-40C to +105C) (vs MPC8378ECVRALGA)
- Integrated SEC 4.4 crypto engine (vs MPC8378VRALGA)
- Higher peripheral integration than 8308 family (vs MPC8308CVMAGD)
Notes de conception
Estimated: At 800 MHz core clock and 1.8 V/3.3 V supply rails with typical workload, the MPC8378ECVRANGA dissipates approximately 3.5-5 W depending on peripheral activity. The 689-TEBGA II package has a published theta_JB and theta_JA in the hardware specifications datasheet; engineers must add a thermal pad array on the PCB inner layers and ensure the case temperature does not exceed 105C for industrial deployments. Forced airflow is recommended in enclosed chassis.
Layout the 689-ball TEBGA II package on a 1.0 mm ball pitch. Inner layer ground/power planes must be uninterrupted under the BGA to provide a low-impedance return path for the DDR2 bus. The DDR2 data and address traces should be impedance-matched (50 ohm single-ended, 100 ohm differential for clocks) with length-matching within 50 ps to avoid timing violations at 400 MHz. Use at least 6 PCB layers with buried vias below the BGA pads.
Power sequencing: the 1.8 V core rail must ramp first, followed by the 2.5 V DDR rail, and then the 3.3 V I/O rail, per the hardware specifications datasheet. Most NXP reference designs use a 2-stage RC delay network or a power supply sequencer. Bypass each power pin pair (GND/VDD) with a 0.1 uF X7R ceramic and a 10 uF tantalum/polymer bulk capacitor placed within 5 mm of the ball.
Verify the temperature grade (N = industrial -40C to +105C vs L = commercial 0C to +70C) when sourcing alternates, because FindIC explicitly highlights grade as the primary difference between MPC8378ECVRANGA and MPC8378ECVRALGA. Also check that the QUICC Engine BSP and DDR2 speed bin match your hardware revision. Because NXP community threads report demand spike after discontinuance, avoid single-source BOM assumptions.
Keep RGMII traces between the MPC8378ECVRANGA and external PHY matched within 4 mm length on each of the 8 data lanes, and route the GTX clock at 2 mm distance from the data group. PCIe x1 lanes must be 90 ohm differential with intra-pair skew under 5 ps. SATA II ports require AC-coupling capacitors and 100 ohm differential impedance.
Informations de conformité
RoHS compliant and lead-free per NXP product page and DigiKey/Mouser listings. REACH compliance per NXP Environmental Quality documentation. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is a microprocessor, not an automotive analog/power IC. Halogen-free status not explicitly listed in verified data.
