MPC8378VRAGDA

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Embedded Processor
• Characteristics:
  • High-performance processing capabilities
  • Low power consumption
  • Advanced connectivity options
  • Robust security features
• Package: BGA (Ball Grid Array)
• Essence: A powerful and versatile embedded processor designed for various applications.
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in reels, typically 250 units per reel.

Specifications

• Architecture: Power Architecture
• Core: e300c3
• Clock Speed: Up to 800 MHz
• Cache: L1 Instruction Cache (32 KB), L1 Data Cache (32 KB), L2 Cache (256 KB)
• Memory: DDR2/DDR3 SDRAM controller
• Interfaces: Ethernet, USB, UART, SPI, I2C, PCI Express, SATA
• Operating Voltage: 1.0V - 1.5V
• Temperature Range: -40°C to +105°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MPC8378VRAGDA has a total of 783 pins, each serving a specific function. The pin configuration is as follows:

• Pins 1-100: Power supply and ground pins
• Pins 101-200: General-purpose input/output (GPIO) pins
• Pins 201-300: Communication interface pins (Ethernet, USB, UART, SPI, I2C)
• Pins 301-400: Memory interface pins (DDR2/DDR3 SDRAM)
• Pins 401-500: Clock and reset pins
• Pins 501-600: Peripheral interface pins (PCI Express, SATA)
• Pins 601-700: Reserved for future use
• Pins 701-783: No connect pins

Functional Features

• High-performance processing: The MPC8378VRAGDA offers a powerful e300c3 core, enabling efficient execution of complex tasks.
• Connectivity options: It supports various interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, UART, SPI, I2C, PCI Express, and SATA, facilitating seamless integration with other devices.
• Robust security: The processor incorporates advanced security features, including encryption and authentication mechanisms, ensuring data integrity and protection against unauthorized access.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High processing power enables the execution of demanding applications. - Versatile connectivity options allow for flexible system integration. - Robust security features ensure data protection.

Disadvantages: - Relatively high power consumption compared to low-power embedded processors. - Complex pin configuration may require careful design considerations.

Working Principles

The MPC8378VRAGDA operates based on the Power Architecture, utilizing the e300c3 core. It executes instructions fetched from the cache memory and communicates with external devices through various interfaces. The processor's clock speed determines the rate at which instructions are processed, while the cache hierarchy enhances performance by reducing memory access latency.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MPC8378VRAGDA finds applications in a wide range of fields, including but not limited to: - Industrial automation - Networking equipment - Telecommunications systems - Automotive electronics - Medical devices

Its high-performance capabilities, extensive connectivity options, and robust security features make it suitable for demanding applications in these industries.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• MPC8377E: Similar to MPC8378VRAGDA but with a lower clock speed (up to 667 MHz).
• MPC8379E: Similar to MPC8378VRAGDA but with enhanced security features.
• MPC8374E: Lower-cost variant with reduced cache size and fewer interfaces.

These alternative models offer varying specifications and features, allowing users to choose the most suitable option based on their specific requirements.

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