NXP Semiconductors MCF5213LCVM66

Overview

MCF5213LCVM66 from Freescale Semiconductor is a 32-bit ColdFire V2 RISC microcontroller in 64-pin LQFP package, operating up to 66 MHz with 256 KB flash and 32 KB SRAM. It integrates FlexCAN 2.0B, three UARTs, I²C, QSPI, eight-channel 12-bit ADC, four DMA-capable 32-bit timers, and PWM for motor control and industrial automation.

For engineers reviewing the MCF5213LCVM66 datasheet, MCF5213LCVM66 pinout, MCF5213LCVM66 application, or MCF5213LCVM66 equivalent, key selection considerations include its 66 MHz V2 ColdFire core performance (63 MIPS Dhrystone), on-chip CAN interface timing compliance, simultaneous dual-channel ADC sampling capability, and LQFP-64 package compatibility with legacy ColdFire board layouts.

Technical Context

The MCF5213LCVM66 implements the ColdFire Version 2 ISA_A+ core with MAC unit and hardware divider, supporting static operation and 32-bit address/data paths. Its clock system combines an 8 MHz on-chip relaxation oscillator, external crystal input (1–48 MHz), and PLL with programmable pre-divider (1–8) for system frequencies up to 66 MHz.

Peripheral integration includes a full FlexCAN 2.0B controller with 16 configurable message buffers, three UARTs with FIFO and modem support (RTS/CTS), and a queued serial peripheral interface (QSPI) supporting up to 16 pre-programmed transfers in master-only mode at up to half CPU clock rate.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 64-pin LQFP (10 mm × 10 mm), RoHS-compliant, surface-mount.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar microcontroller applications.

Compared with MCF5213LCVM66, the MCF52235CAG66 offers expanded connectivity at the cost of board layout compatibility, while the Kinetis K22FN512VLH12 provides higher performance and modern peripherals but requires re-architecting CAN and ADC subsystems for functional equivalence.

Availability

MCF5213LCVM66 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor control, automotive body electronics, PLC I/O modules, and medical infusion pump controllers requiring stable component supply and long-term lifecycle support.

Supply support for MCF5213LCVM66 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

Freescale Semiconductor (now part of NXP Semiconductors) is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in embedded processors, analog, and connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and consumer markets.

The MCF5213LCVM66 belongs to the ColdFire microcontroller family designed specifically for cost-sensitive, real-time embedded applications demanding integrated CAN, high-resolution ADC, and deterministic timer resources in compact packages.

FAQ

What is the maximum clock frequency supported by the MCF5213LCVM66?

The MCF5213LCVM66 operates at a maximum frequency of 66 MHz, achieved via its integrated PLL with programmable pre-divider (1–8) and reference clock input from either an external crystal (1–48 MHz) or the on-chip 8 MHz relaxation oscillator. This frequency delivers 63 MIPS (Dhrystone 2.1) performance from internal flash memory, enabling real-time execution of control algorithms in industrial and automotive applications where the MCF5213LCVM66 is deployed.

Does the MCF5213LCVM66 support CAN FD or only classical CAN 2.0B?

The MCF5213LCVM66 implements the FlexCAN 2.0B module compliant with ISO 11898-1:2003, supporting standard and extended frames up to 1 Mbit/sec - it does not support CAN FD features such as variable bit rates or extended data length. The MCF5213LCVM66's CAN controller is fully compatible with legacy CAN networks used in automotive body control and industrial machinery, but cannot interoperate with CAN FD nodes without protocol translation.

Can the MCF5213LCVM66 perform simultaneous sampling on two ADC channels?

Yes, the MCF5213LCVM66 features two independent sample-and-hold (S/H) circuits feeding separate 12-bit ADCs, enabling true simultaneous sampling of two analog inputs (e.g., AN0 and AN1). This capability is essential for accurate three-phase motor current reconstruction and is explicitly supported in hardware - no software synchronization or channel interleaving is required. The MCF5213LCVM66's ADC design ensures zero phase skew between sampled values, directly benefiting field-oriented control implementations.

Is JTAG debugging available on the MCF5213LCVM66 in the 64-pin LQFP package?

The full IEEE 1149.1 JTAG boundary-scan interface is only bonded on 100-pin LQFP packages of the MCF5213 family. The MCF5213LCVM66 in 64-pin LQFP supports Background Debug Mode (BDM) via dedicated DSI/DSO/DSCLK pins and the ALLPST signal, providing real-time in-circuit debugging, hardware breakpoints, and trace capability - sufficient for most firmware development without requiring JTAG TAP controller hardware.

What package options are available for the MCF5213LCVM66 besides the 64-pin LQFP?

The MCF5213LCVM66 is specifically designated for the 64-pin LQFP (10 mm × 10 mm) package. Other MCF5213 variants include 64-pin QFN, 81-ball MAPBGA, and 100-pin LQFP - but these correspond to distinct orderable part numbers (e.g., MCF5213VFA66 for QFN, MCF5213CAG66 for 100-pin LQFP). The 'LCVM66' suffix confirms the LQFP-64 variant; no other package is valid for this exact part number.