NXP Semiconductors MCF5474ZP200

Overview

MCF5474ZP200 from Freescale Semiconductor is a ColdFire V4e-core 32-bit microprocessor in a 388-pin TEPBGA package, operating up to 200 MHz core frequency (315 MIPS @ 200 MHz), featuring integrated DDR/SDR SDRAM controller, PCI 2.2 interface, dual 10/100 Mbps FECs, USB 2.0 device controller, and hardware cryptography accelerator - deployed in industrial networking gateways and telecom edge routers requiring deterministic real-time processing.

For engineers reviewing the MCF5474ZP200 datasheet, MCF5474ZP200 pinout, MCF5474ZP200 application, or MCF5474ZP200 equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, validated pin mapping, confirmed power sequencing requirements, exact DDR/PCI timing compatibility, and two field-validated alternative microprocessors with documented functional trade-offs.

Technical Context

The MCF5474ZP200 implements a Harvard-architecture ColdFire V4e core with 32-Kbyte instruction and 32-Kbyte data caches, MMU, and IEEE-754-compliant double-precision FPU - enabling full Linux OS support and deterministic interrupt latency. Its XLB bus arbiter coordinates concurrent access between internal masters including DMA, FECs, and crypto engine.

It integrates a 32-bit DDR SDRAM controller (66–133 MHz operation, four chip selects), PCI 2.2 host/target interface (33–66 MHz, five external masters supported), and FlexBus subsystem (33–66 MHz, six chip selects) - all synchronized to a single CLKIN reference with programmable PLL dividers (1:2 or 1:4 ratios).

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 388-pin Thermally Enhanced Plastic Ball Grid Array (TEPBGA), 27 mm × 27 mm, 1.27 mm pitch - JEDEC MO-205AC compliant (Case Outline Fig. 31, MCF5475EC Rev. 4).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MPC8313EVRAGDB and i.MX27ADS, the MCF5474ZP200 uniquely combines ColdFire V4e real-time determinism, integrated DDR/PCI/FEC, and hardware crypto in a single 388-BGA package - making it irreplaceable for space-constrained, security-critical industrial gateways requiring legacy bus compatibility.

Availability

MCF5474ZP200 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial networking gateways, telecom edge routers, secure remote terminal units (RTUs), and medical imaging control modules requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MCF5474ZP200 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 networking markets.

The MCF5474ZP200 belongs to the ColdFire MCF547x family - designed specifically for high-performance, real-time embedded applications demanding integrated memory controllers, multiple high-speed interfaces, and hardware security acceleration.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating junction temperature for the MCF5474ZP200?

The MCF5474ZP200 has a maximum operating junction temperature of 105°C, as specified in Table 2 of the MCF5475EC Rev. 4 datasheet. This value governs thermal design - ambient temperature must be limited to ensure junction temperature remains within spec under worst-case power dissipation (≤1.5 W). Derating curves and θJA = 19°C/W (388-pin TEPBGA) guide heatsink selection.

Does the MCF5474ZP200 support both DDR and SDR SDRAM simultaneously?

No, the MCF5474ZP200 SDRAM controller supports either DDR or SDR SDRAM - not both concurrently. The mode is selected at boot time via configuration registers; mixing types on the same bus is electrically incompatible and prohibited by the controller architecture per Section 9 of the MCF5475EC Rev. 4 datasheet.

What are the critical power supply sequencing requirements for the MCF5474ZP200?

The MCF5474ZP200 requires IVDD/PLL VDD and EVDD/SD VDD to track up to 0.9 V during power-up, then separate - with IVDD never exceeding EVDD or SD VDD by more than 0.4 V. Power-down must drop IVDD/PLL VDD first. These constraints prevent ESD diode conduction and latch-up, as detailed in Section 4.2 of the MCF5475EC Rev. 4 datasheet.

Is the USB 2.0 interface on the MCF5474ZP200 a host or device controller?

The MCF5474ZP200 implements a USB 2.0 device controller only - not a host controller. It supports USB 2.0 full-speed (12 Mbps) and high-speed (480 Mbps) device modes with one control and six programmable endpoints, integrated PHY, and 4 KB endpoint FIFO, as confirmed in the "Communications I/O subsystem" feature list of the MCF5475EC Rev. 4 datasheet.

Can the MCF5474ZP200 operate with a 25 MHz input clock?

Yes - the MCF5474ZP200 supports CLKIN frequencies from 30 MHz to 66.67 MHz per the PLL specification (Section 6), but Table 8 of the MCF5475EC Rev. 4 datasheet explicitly lists 25.0 MHz as valid for 1:2 and 1:4 PLL ratios (encodings 00101 and 01111), enabling 200 MHz core operation. Operation below 30 MHz is permitted only with verified PLL lock behavior.