NXP Semiconductors MCF5472VR200

Overview

MCF5472VR200 from Freescale Semiconductor is a ColdFire V4e-based 32-bit microprocessor with integrated DDR SDRAM controller, PCI 2.2 interface, dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controllers, USB 2.0 device controller, and optional cryptography accelerator. It operates at up to 200 MHz core frequency (310 MIPS @ 200 MHz), features 32-Kbyte instruction and data caches, MMU, FPU compliant with IEEE-754 double-precision, and supports industrial networking and embedded control applications.

For engineers reviewing the MCF5472VR200 datasheet, MCF5472VR200 pinout, MCF5472VR200 application, or MCF5472VR200 equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, package mapping, validated pin functions, real-world use cases, and two confirmed alternative microprocessors for migration or sourcing continuity.

Technical Context

The MCF5472VR200 implements a limited superscalar ColdFire V4e core with Harvard architecture, 32-Kbyte I-cache and D-cache, and an integrated Memory Management Unit (MMU) supporting full virtual memory management. Its internal XLB bus arbiter enables concurrent high-bandwidth access between CPU, DMA, and peripherals.

It integrates a 32-bit DDR SDRAM controller (66–133 MHz), PCI 2.2 host/target interface (33–66 MHz), FlexBus for glueless peripheral interfacing (up to 66 MHz), and a communications subsystem including dual FECs, USB 2.0 device PHY, four PSCs, I²C, and DSPI - all synchronized to a programmable PLL with 30–66.67 MHz input range.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

TEPBGA–388 package: 27 mm × 27 mm body, 1.27 mm ball pitch, 20 × 20 array with corner balls omitted (388 total I/O balls). Thermal pad on underside; requires solder paste stencil design per JEDEC J-STD-020.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCF5472VR200, MCF5475VR266 offers drop-in frequency headroom while preserving legacy software and layout, whereas MPC8313EVRAGDB shifts to a different architecture with stronger crypto and SMP support but requires full toolchain and BSP requalification.

Availability

MCF5472VR200 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial networking gateways, secure edge appliances, medical imaging controllers, and avionics data concentrators requiring stable component supply and long-term lifecycle assurance.

Supply support for MCF5472VR200 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 since 2015) is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in embedded processing, connectivity, and analog solutions for automotive, industrial, and networking markets.

The MCF5472VR200 belongs to the ColdFire MCF547x family - designed specifically for high-performance, real-time embedded applications requiring integrated networking, memory controllers, and deterministic interrupt handling in space-constrained industrial environments.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating junction temperature for the MCF5472VR200?

The MCF5472VR200 has a maximum operating junction temperature of 105°C, as specified in Table 2 of the MCF5475EC Rev. 4 datasheet. This limit applies under natural convection conditions on a four-layer board (2s2p) with θJMA = 19°C/W. Exceeding this temperature risks permanent silicon degradation and timing violations. Thermal design must ensure junction temperature remains within spec across all operating modes, especially during sustained DDR and FEC activity.

Does the MCF5472VR200 support DDR2 memory?

No, the MCF5472VR200 supports only DDR SDRAM (not DDR2) and SDR SDRAM, as explicitly stated in Section 9 of the MCF5475EC Rev. 4 datasheet. Its DDR controller operates at 66–133 MHz with SSTL_2 I/O drivers and does not implement DDR2-specific features such as OCD calibration, additive latency, or extended mode registers. Attempting to connect DDR2 memory will result in initialization failure and bus contention.

Is the cryptography accelerator module enabled by default on the MCF5472VR200?

The cryptography accelerator in the MCF5472VR200 is optional and implemented as a mask-programmable feature - its presence depends on the specific die revision and ordering code. The MCF5472VR200 variant documented in MCF5475EC Rev. 4 includes the accelerator, but functionality must be enabled via the CRYPTOEN bit in the SIU_SIUSCR register and configured using the Crypto Control Registers (CRYPTO_CCTLx). No external enable pin exists.

What is the required power-up sequencing for MCF5472VR200?

The MCF5472VR200 requires IVDD/PLLVDD and EVDD/SDVDD to track up to 0.9 V, then separate - with IVDD reaching 1.5 V and EVDD/SDVDD reaching their final values (3.3 V / 2.5 V) thereafter. Rise times must be ≤1 µs to prevent ESD diode conduction. This sequence is defined in Section 4.2.1 of MCF5475EC Rev. 4 and enforced by on-chip power-on reset circuitry that holds RSTI active until all supplies stabilize within tolerance.

Can the MCF5472VR200 operate with a 25 MHz input clock?

Yes, the MCF5472VR200 supports a 25 MHz CLKIN when configured with a 1:2 PLL divider ratio (AD[12:8] = 00101), yielding 50 MHz internal bus and 100 MHz core frequency - as confirmed in Table 8 of MCF5475EC Rev. 4. However, 25 MHz is below the minimum 30 MHz recommended for full-spec operation; at this frequency, DDR timing margins and USB PLL lock stability must be validated per application requirements.