NXP Semiconductors MCF5475VR200

Overview

MCF5475VR200 from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) 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 PHY, and optional cryptography accelerator. It operates at up to 266 MHz core frequency (410 MIPS), features 32-Kbyte instruction and data caches, MMU, FPU, and 32-Kbyte on-chip SRAM - deployed in industrial networking gateways, telecom edge routers, and secure embedded control systems.

For engineers reviewing the MCF5475VR200 datasheet, MCF5475VR200 pinout, MCF5475VR200 application, or MCF5475VR200 equivalent, key selection criteria include DDR/SDR memory support, PCI 2.2 initiator/target capability, dual FEC timing compliance, USB 2.0 endpoint FIFO allocation, and ColdFire V4e core cache/MMU configuration for real-time OS deployment.

Technical Context

The MCF5475VR200 implements a Harvard-architecture ColdFire V4e core with separate 32-Kbyte instruction and data caches, MMU, and IEEE-754-compliant double-precision FPU. Its internal XLB bus arbiter supports split transactions between CPU, DMA, and peripheral masters.

It integrates a 32-bit DDR/SDR SDRAM controller (66–133 MHz), PCI 2.2 interface (33–66 MHz with 1:1/1:2/1:4 dividers), FlexBus (33–66 MHz, six chip-selects), and communications subsystem with dual FECs (2-Kbyte TX/RX FIFO each), USB 2.0 device controller (4-Kbyte shared endpoint FIFO), four PSCs, I²C, and DSPI.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: TEPBGA–388, 27 mm × 27 mm, 1.27 mm pitch. Thermal resistance θ_JMA = 19 °C/W (four-layer board, natural convection).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MPC8313E and i.MX27, the MCF5475VR200 uniquely combines ColdFire V4e deterministic execution, dual FECs with dedicated FIFOs, PCI 2.2, and optional crypto acceleration - making it optimal for industrial gateways requiring real-time determinism, fieldbus convergence, and secure remote management.

Availability

MCF5475VR200 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial networking gateways, telecom edge routers, and secure embedded control systems requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MCF5475VR200 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

NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor leader focused on automotive, industrial, IoT, and communication infrastructure solutions, with deep heritage in embedded processing from its Freescale acquisition.

The MCF5475VR200 belongs to the ColdFire V4e microprocessor family, designed specifically for high-performance, secure, and connectivity-rich industrial and telecom edge applications requiring integrated networking, real-time processing, and hardware crypto acceleration.

FAQ

What is the maximum DDR SDRAM clock frequency supported by the MCF5475VR200?

The MCF5475VR200 DDR SDRAM controller supports operation up to 133 MHz, enabling peak bandwidth of 2.1 GB/s with a 32-bit bus. This is confirmed in Section 9.2 of the MCF5475EC datasheet (Rev. 4), which specifies DDR clock timing for 133 MHz operation and lists DDR SDRAM AC timing characteristics up to that rate. The controller supports both DDR and SDR modes but not simultaneously.

Does the MCF5475VR200 include an integrated USB 2.0 PHY?

Yes, the MCF5475VR200 includes an integrated USB 2.0 physical layer interface, as stated in the "Communications I/O subsystem" section of the MCF5475EC datasheet. It supports full-speed and high-speed operation, with dedicated USBD+/USBD− pins, USBVBUS detection, and bias resistor (USBRBIAS) connection per Figure 7. No external PHY is required for basic USB device functionality.

What are the power supply voltage requirements for the MCF5475VR200 core and I/O domains?

The MCF5475VR200 requires three distinct supply domains: 1.5 V ± 0.07 V for internal logic (IVDD/PLL VDD), 2.5 V ± 0.2 V for DDR SDRAM I/O (SDVDD), and 3.3 V ± 0.3 V for all other I/O including PCI, FlexBus, FEC, USB digital, and PSC interfaces (EVDD). These values are specified in Table 4 of the MCF5475EC datasheet and mandate strict voltage sequencing per Section 4.2.

Can the MCF5475VR200 operate as a PCI bus master and target simultaneously?

Yes, the MCF5475VR200 supports both PCI 2.2 initiator (master) and target (slave) operation concurrently, as documented in the "Version 2.2 peripheral component interconnect (PCI) bus" feature list. It can act as a bus master to control external PCI devices while also responding to accesses from up to five external PCI masters - enabling flexible system expansion and co-processor integration.

Is the cryptography accelerator module optional or integrated in the MCF5475VR200?

The cryptography accelerator is an integrated, silicon-embedded module within the MCF5475VR200 die - not an external option or software library. As confirmed in the "Optional Cryptography accelerator module" feature list, it contains dedicated execution units for DES/3DES, AES, RC4, MD5/SHA-1/SHA-256/HMAC, and RNG, accessible via memory-mapped registers and controllable through the ColdFire V4e core.