NXP Semiconductors MCF5407FT162

Overview

MCF5407FT162 from Motorola (now NXP Semiconductors) is a 32-bit ColdFire® V2 microprocessor with integrated system-level peripherals, designed for embedded control and communications applications. It features a 162 MHz CPU core, 16 KB instruction cache + 8 KB data cache, on-chip 2 KB SRAM, PLL clock generation, I²C, UARTs, timers, DMA, DRAM controller, and JTAG debug support.

For engineers reviewing the MCF5407FT162 datasheet, MCF5407FT162 pinout, MCF5407FT162 application, or MCF5407FT162 equivalent, key selection considerations include its ColdFire V2 ISA compatibility, 162 MHz maximum operating frequency, 256-pin PBGA package, integrated memory subsystem, and real-time peripheral set for industrial networking and protocol gateway designs.

Technical Context

The MCF5407FT162 implements the ColdFire V2 core architecture with dual-pipeline execution (IFP/OEP), hardware MAC unit, integer divide module, and Harvard memory organization. It integrates a System Integration Module (SIM) containing PLL, interrupt controller, chip-select logic, and bus arbitration - enabling direct connection to SDRAM, flash, and peripheral ICs without external glue logic.

Its I²C module supports standard-mode (100 kbit/s) and fast-mode (400 kbit/s) operation with programmable clock division and arbitration recovery; UART modules provide full-duplex asynchronous communication with FIFO buffering and modem control signals; and the DRAM controller supports both synchronous and asynchronous DRAM with configurable timing parameters.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 256-pin Plastic Ball Grid Array (PBGA), 17 mm × 17 mm, 1.0 mm ball pitch, RoHS-compliant.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCF5407FT162, the MCF54455V166 offers higher clock speed and richer peripheral set but demands board-level changes, while the MPC5604B provides safety certification and CAN FD at the cost of architecture migration and lower raw throughput.

Availability

MCF5407FT162 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial protocol gateways, networked HMIs, communications baseband processors, and PLC CPU modules requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MCF5407FT162 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

Motorola Semiconductor (now part of NXP Semiconductors) pioneered embedded microprocessors for industrial and communications systems, emphasizing real-time determinism, low-power operation, and silicon integration.

The MCF5407FT162 belongs to the ColdFire V2 microprocessor family, designed specifically for cost-sensitive, high-reliability embedded control applications where deterministic timing, peripheral integration, and legacy software compatibility are critical.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the MCF5407FT162?

The MCF5407FT162 operates at a maximum CPU frequency of 162 MHz, achieved via its integrated PLL configured from an external 4–50 MHz reference clock. This frequency defines the upper bound for instruction execution rate, peripheral timing resolution, and real-time response capability in applications such as protocol translation and motor control. The MCF5407FT162's performance is validated under specified voltage and temperature conditions per its electrical characteristics table.

Does the MCF5407FT162 include on-chip memory?

Yes, the MCF5407FT162 integrates 2 KB of on-chip SRAM, accessible as fast local memory for critical variables, stack storage, or boot code shadowing. It also includes 16 KB of instruction cache and 8 KB of data cache to accelerate external memory accesses. These memory resources eliminate the need for external SRAM in many compact embedded designs and improve deterministic timing by reducing bus contention. The MCF5407FT162's memory map allocates dedicated address ranges for each region.

Is the MCF5407FT162 pin-compatible with other ColdFire processors?

No, the MCF5407FT162 is not pin-compatible with other ColdFire family members, including the MCF5445x or MCF547x series. Its 256-ball PBGA package has a unique pinout optimized for its specific peripheral set and memory interface configuration. Migration to alternative ColdFire devices requires PCB redesign and signal routing verification. The MCF5407FT162's pin assignments are documented in Chapter 11 (Mechanical Data) and Chapter 12 (Signal Descriptions) of its User's Manual.

What debug interfaces does the MCF5407FT162 support?

The MCF5407FT162 supports IEEE 1149.1 JTAG-compliant Background Debug Mode (BDM) via dedicated TDI, TDO, TCK, TMS, and TRST pins, plus an 8-bit parallel PSTDDATA bus for real-time trace. This enables non-intrusive breakpoints, register/memory inspection, and instruction stepping without modifying target firmware. The MCF5407FT162's BDM implementation is fully compatible with standard ColdFire debug tools including P&E Micro and Lauterbach TRACE32.

Can the MCF5407FT162 directly interface to SDRAM?

Yes, the MCF5407FT162 includes a dedicated SDRAM controller with support for auto-refresh, self-refresh, and programmable timing parameters (tRCD, tRP, tRC). It drives SDRAM_CS, SDRAM_RAS, SDRAM_CAS, SDRAM_WE, and address/control lines directly, eliminating the need for external SDRAM controller logic. The MCF5407FT162's DRAM controller supports densities up to 128 MB and is configured via SIM registers in the System Integration Module.