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NXP Semiconductors MPC8378EVRALGA
- Part No.:
- MPC8378EVRALGA
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 689-BBGA Exposed Pad
- Datasheet:
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MPC8378EVRALGA.pdf
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- IC MPU MPC83XX 667MHZ PBGA689
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Product details
Overview
MPC8378EVRALGA from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a PowerQUICC® II Pro communications processor featuring an e300 core built on Power Architecture® technology, dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers, integrated PCI Express® (x1/x2), dual SATA II (3.0 Gbps) controllers, and optional security engine - deployed in wireless access points, network-attached storage, and SMB routers.
For engineers reviewing the MPC8378EVRALGA datasheet, MPC8378EVRALGA pinout, MPC8378EVRALGA application, or MPC8378EVRALGA equivalent, key selection criteria include 800 MHz e300 core performance, 689-pin PBGA package compatibility, SATA II/PCIe integration, IEEE 1588 support, and E-version cryptographic acceleration.
Technical Context
The MPC8378EVRALGA implements a 32-bit superscalar e300 core with dual integer units and a floating-point unit, operating at 400–800 MHz with 32 KB L1 instruction and data cache (parity-protected). It supports DDR1/DDR2 memory up to 400 MHz data rate via a configurable 32-/64-bit controller.
It integrates two independent Gigabit Ethernet MACs supporting RGMII, RTBI, RMII, MII, and SGMII PHY interfaces plus IEEE 1588 timestamping; one USB 2.0 host/device controller; two I²C buses; DUART; SPI; and a 4-channel DMA engine - all managed by an enhanced local bus controller with NAND/NOR flash boot capability.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| e300 Core Speed | 400–800 MHz; enables real-time packet processing and embedded Linux execution in resource-constrained edge devices. |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB instruction + 32 KB data with parity; reduces memory latency and improves deterministic interrupt response. |
| Ethernet Interfaces | Dual 10/100/1000 Mbps MACs with RGMII/SGMII/RTBI support; allows concurrent WAN/LAN routing or NAS front-end + back-end traffic separation. |
| SATA Controllers | Two independent SATA II (3.0 Gbps) ports with integrated PHY; supports direct HDD/SSD attachment without external bridge ICs in NAS designs. |
| PCI Express | Two lanes configurable as x1 + x1 or single x2 link; enables low-cost expansion for Wi-Fi radios or crypto accelerators in AP platforms. |
| Security Engine | Hardware-accelerated AES-256, DES/3DES, SHA-2/384/512, RSA, DH, ARC4, CRC, XOR; offloads TLS/IPsec processing from main CPU. |
| Memory Interface | 32-/64-bit DDR1/DDR2 up to 400 MHz; provides ≥3.2 GB/s peak bandwidth for high-throughput packet buffering and file system caching. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 689-ball Thin Enhanced Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (Te PBGA), 27 mm × 27 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch, RoHS-compliant.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| CLKIN | Primary clock input | Accepts 33.33 MHz or 50 MHz reference for PLL-based internal clock generation. |
| DDR_DQ[0:63] | DDR data bus | 64-bit bidirectional data path supporting DDR1/DDR2 burst transfers at up to 400 MT/s. |
| ETH0_TXD[0:3]/RXD[0:3] | Gigabit Ethernet interface 0 | RGMII-compliant 4-bit nibble-multiplexed transmit/receive data for first MAC. |
| SATA0_TXP/N, SATA1_TXP/N | SATA differential pairs | Two fully compliant SATA II physical layer outputs (3.0 Gbps) with integrated termination and spread-spectrum clocking. |
| PCIE_RX[0:1]P/N, TX[0:1]P/N | PCIe differential lanes | Two independent PCIe Gen1 differential pairs supporting x1 or x2 configuration per controller. |
| SEC_CLK, SEC_RST | Security engine control | Dedicated clock/reset signals enabling isolated power domain management for cryptographic coprocessor. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol Support | Hardware timestamping in both Ethernet MACs enables sub-microsecond time synchronization for industrial control and telecom timing applications. |
| NAND Flash Boot Capability | Direct boot from raw NAND devices eliminates need for external boot ROM or SPI flash, reducing BOM cost and board space. |
| Integrated SATA II PHY | Eliminates external SATA transceivers and level shifters, simplifying layout and improving signal integrity for 3 Gbps storage links. |
| PCIe x1/x2 Flex Configuration | Single hardware design supports either two independent x1 links (e.g., Wi-Fi + crypto) or one x2 link (e.g., high-speed storage), increasing platform reuse. |
| Hardware Security Acceleration | Offloads symmetric/asymmetric crypto, hashing, and random number generation - enabling 100+ Mbps IPsec throughput without CPU saturation. |
Applications
| Wireless Access Point | Network-Attached Storage |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Concurrent 802.11n/ac client handling, QoS-aware traffic shaping, and WPA3 encryption in compact indoor APs. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main SoC executing OpenWrt/Linux, managing RF coexistence, and performing real-time packet classification and encryption. Use Value: Integrated dual Ethernet + PCIe + security engine enables full-stack Wi-Fi gateway functionality without external switch or crypto ICs. | Use Scenario: Multi-bay RAID 5/6 NAS appliance with hot-swap SATA drives, SMB/CIFS/NFS file serving, and remote backup. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central controller running embedded Linux, coordinating SATA I/O, Ethernet packet forwarding, and encrypted backup streams. Use Value: Dual SATA II ports + dual Gigabit MACs + hardware AES allow simultaneous drive access and LAN/WAN throughput > 200 MB/s. |
| SMB Router | Industrial Edge Gateway |
Use Scenario: Secure branch office router with firewall, VPN tunneling, VoIP signaling, and QoS for unified communications. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary routing engine implementing iptables, strongSwan, and SIP proxy with hardware-accelerated crypto. Use Value: E-version security engine delivers 150+ Mbps IPsec throughput while maintaining < 10% CPU utilization for concurrent services. | Use Scenario: Field-deployable gateway aggregating Modbus TCP, CANopen, and MQTT data from PLCs and sensors into cloud protocols. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Protocol translation hub with deterministic Ethernet timing (IEEE 1588), secure TLS tunneling, and local storage buffering. Use Value: Dual Ethernet with hardware timestamping ensures synchronized data capture across distributed I/O nodes within ±250 ns. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar communications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPC8379EVRALGA | Same e300 core, package, and peripherals but includes four SATA II ports (vs. two); no PCIe support. | Better suited for multi-drive NAS with no PCIe expansion needs; lacks PCIe for Wi-Fi/crypto add-ons. | Select when SATA port count > PCIe flexibility is prioritized and expansion via PCIe is unnecessary. |
| MPC8377EVRALGA | Same package and core, but omits both PCIe and SATA controllers; retains dual Gigabit Ethernet and security engine. | Targeted at pure routing/firewall applications where storage and PCIe expansion are not required. | Choose for cost-sensitive routing-only designs where SATA/PCIe integration adds unnecessary complexity and cost. |
Compared with MPC8379EVRALGA and MPC8377EVRALGA, the MPC8378EVRALGA uniquely balances SATA II and PCIe integration - making it optimal for hybrid edge gateways requiring both local storage and expandable wireless/crypto capabilities without sacrificing dual-GbE or security acceleration.
Availability
MPC8378EVRALGA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for wireless access points, network-attached storage systems, and SMB routers requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and traceable sourcing.
Supply support for MPC8378EVRALGA includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor company formed from the spin-off of Freescale Semiconductor and NXP's standard products division, specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets.
The MPC837x PowerQUICC® II Pro family was designed to deliver highly integrated, cost-effective communications processing for small-to-medium business networking equipment - combining performance, peripheral richness, and hardware security in a single 90 nm SoC.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the MPC8378EVRALGA e300 core?
The MPC8378EVRALGA e300 core operates at up to 800 MHz. This frequency is factory-configured and supported across temperature and voltage ranges specified in the official MPC837XFFS datasheet. The core maintains full instruction set compatibility with earlier 603e-based PowerQUICC processors, allowing legacy software migration. At 800 MHz, the MPC8378EVRALGA delivers sufficient compute headroom for concurrent routing, encryption, and storage I/O in SMB-class networking appliances.
Does the MPC8378EVRALGA support IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol?
Yes, the MPC8378EVRALGA supports IEEE 1588 through hardware timestamping logic embedded in both Gigabit Ethernet MACs. Each MAC provides dedicated timestamp registers and programmable event detection for sync, delay_req, and pdelay_req frames. This enables sub-microsecond time synchronization accuracy in industrial gateways and telecom timing applications without requiring external timing ICs or software-based timestamping overhead.
What package type and ball count does the MPC8378EVRALGA use?
The MPC8378EVRALGA uses a 689-ball Thin Enhanced Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (Te PBGA) package measuring 27 mm × 27 mm with 1.0 mm ball pitch. This package is pin-compatible with other MPC837x family members including MPC8379EVRALGA and MPC8377EVRALGA, enabling shared PCB footprint across variants. The Te PBGA construction supports thermal reliability in fanless SMB networking enclosures and meets JEDEC J-STD-020 moisture sensitivity level 3 requirements.
Is the security engine in the MPC8378EVRALGA enabled by default?
Yes, the "E" suffix in MPC8378EVRALGA explicitly denotes inclusion and factory-enablement of the integrated security engine. Unlike non-E variants, this device ships with full cryptographic acceleration hardware - including AES-256, SHA-2/384/512, RSA/DH, and HMAC units - accessible via the SEC driver in Linux or bare-metal BSPs. No external fusing or configuration is required to activate cryptographic functions; they are operational upon power-up and reset.
Can the MPC8378EVRALGA boot directly from NAND flash memory?
Yes, the MPC8378EVRALGA supports direct boot from raw NAND flash via its enhanced local bus controller. The boot ROM includes NAND geometry auto-detection, bad-block management, and ECC correction for common NAND devices (e.g., Samsung K9F series). This eliminates the need for external boot PROM or SPI flash, reducing BOM cost and simplifying firmware update workflows in production NAS and router platforms.
MPC8378EVRALGA Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 689-BBGA Exposed Pad
- Series:
- MPC83xx
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Core Processor:
- PowerPC e300c4s
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 1 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 667MHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- Security; SEC 3.0
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR, DDR2
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- -
- Ethernet:
- 10/100/1000Mbps (2)
- SATA:
- -
- USB:
- USB 2.0 + PHY (1)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 125°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- Cryptography, Random Number Generator
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 689-TEPBGA II (31x31)
- Additional Interfaces:
- DUART, I2C, MMC/SD, PCI, SPI
MPC8378EVRALGA FAQ
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All MPC8378EVRALGA products on Aetrix are procured from qualified distributors and authorized channels. Our dedicated quality assurance team conducts strict verification, including traceability checks and, if necessary, third-party testing. This ensures that MPC8378EVRALGA meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of MPC8378EVRALGA?
All MPC8378EVRALGA units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with MPC8378EVRALGA, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The MPC8378EVRALGA part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for MPC8378EVRALGA:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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