KMPC8379EVRALG

The KMPC8379EVRALG is a PowerPC-based microprocessor built around the PowerPC e300c4s core running at 667 MHz. It is a cost-effective, low-power, highly integrated host processor designed for embedded applications in printing and imaging, consumer and industrial systems, and a range of networking and storage devices.

Featuring integrated memory controllers, multi-gigabit Ethernet, SATA, USB, and an optional dedicated security engine, the device combines single-core 32-bit processing with a broad set of peripheral interfaces to simplify system design and accelerate time-to-market.

Key Features

• Core and Performance — PowerPC e300c4s single 32-bit core operating at 667 MHz; includes on-chip MMU and 32 KB L1 instruction and 32 KB L1 data caches for responsive embedded processing.
• Memory Interfaces — Integrated DDR/DDR2 SDRAM controller to support common embedded memory architectures.
• Networking — Two enhanced three-speed Ethernet interfaces supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps for wired network connectivity.
• Storage Interfaces — Four Serial ATA ports (SATA 3 Gbps) to support high-throughput storage and NAS applications.
• USB and I/O — USB 2.0 controller with PHY (single instance) plus flexible local bus and 32-bit PCI controller for peripheral expansion.
• Security and Crypto — Optional dedicated security engine (SEC 3.0) with cryptography and a random number generator to support secure networking and storage functions.
• Integration and System — Programmable interrupt controller, DUART, eSDHC, I2C, SPI, GPIO and other on-chip peripherals as indicated in the product documentation to streamline system integration.
• Package and Mounting — 689-TEPBGA II package (31 × 31 mm), surface-mount supplied in tray format for board-level assembly.
• Qualification — Consumer-grade qualification as specified in the product data.

Typical Applications

• Networking & Communications — Ideal for switches, line cards, VPN routers and intelligent NICs that require integrated Ethernet and packet-processing capabilities.
• Storage & NAS — Suited for network access servers and NAS devices leveraging multiple SATA 3 Gbps ports and integrated PCI/USB interfaces.
• Industrial Control — Applicable to industrial controllers that benefit from a compact, integrated processor with rich I/O and security options.
• Printing & Imaging — Designed for main CPU and I/O processor roles in printing systems and imaging devices where integration and cost-effectiveness matter.
• Wireless LAN & Consumer Systems — Can be used in WLAN systems and other consumer applications requiring a single-core embedded processor with mixed peripheral support.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated solution: On-chip memory controllers, multi-gigabit Ethernet, SATA, PCI and USB reduce external component count and simplify board design.
• Secure processing options: Optional SEC 3.0 security engine plus cryptography and RNG capabilities support secure networking and storage implementations.
• Balanced performance: 667 MHz e300c4s core with MMU and L1 caches delivers deterministic 32-bit embedded processing suitable for I/O-centric applications.
• Storage-ready I/O: Four SATA 3 Gbps ports provide native connectivity for multi-drive storage systems and NAS appliances.
• Flexible memory support: DDR and DDR2 SDRAM controller compatibility enables choice in system memory architectures.
• Compact assembly: 689-TEPBGA II (31×31 mm) package supports surface-mount assembly and a compact board footprint.

Why Choose KMPC8379EVRALG?

The KMPC8379EVRALG positions itself as a single-core, highly integrated embedded processor that combines a 667 MHz PowerPC e300c4s core with a wide set of on-chip interfaces—Ethernet, SATA, USB, DDR/DDR2 memory controllers and optional security acceleration. This combination suits designers looking to reduce BOM complexity while retaining the flexibility to target networking, storage, industrial, and imaging applications.

With consumer-grade qualification and a focus on integration and system-level peripherals, the KMPC8379EVRALG offers a practical platform for customers seeking a robust embedded MPU for mid-range performance and comprehensive I/O integration.

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