NXP Semiconductors MPC5200BV400

Overview

MPC5200BV400 from Freescale Semiconductor is a PowerPC-based system-on-chip (SoC) microcontroller integrating an MPC603e-series G2_LE core, BestComm DMA subsystem, SDRAM/DDR memory controller, PCI 2.2 controller, dual CAN 2.0A/B, Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), six programmable serial controllers (PSC), USB 1.1 host, ATA, I²C, SPI, J1850, and real-time clock - all operating at up to 400 MHz core frequency with industrial temperature support (–40°C to +85°C).

For engineers reviewing the MPC5200BV400 datasheet, MPC5200BV400 pinout, MPC5200BV400 application, or MPC5200BV400 equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, validated pin functions, confirmed power and thermal specs, documented peripheral timing constraints, and real-world automotive/industrial embedded use cases - all grounded in Freescale's Rev. 4 definitive data sheet.

Technical Context

The MPC5200BV400 implements a superscalar G2_LE core with 16 kB instruction and 16 kB data caches, double-precision FPU, and MMU, coupled with a dedicated BestComm DMA engine managing PSC, FEC, USB, and ATA transfers independently of CPU intervention. Its clock architecture uses two PLLs: a system PLL (250–800 MHz VCO) driven by 15.6–35 MHz SYS_XTAL, and a core PLL generating up to 550 MHz for the G2_LE core.

It supports DDR/SDRAM up to 133 MHz with 32-bit bus and 256 MB per chip select, PCI 2.2 at 33/66 MHz, and dual MSCAN controllers compliant with CAN 2.0A/B including standard/extended frames. Peripheral flexibility includes six PSCs configurable as UART, SPI, I²S, AC97, IrDA, or CODEC interfaces - all sharing a unified interrupt controller with 47 internal sources and four external IRQ lines.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

The MPC5200BV400 is housed in a 484-pin PBGA package (27 mm × 27 mm, 1.0 mm pitch) with thermal pad. Pin assignments are defined across eight functional groups: Core & Clock, Memory Interface, PCI/Local Plus, USB/Ethernet, Serial Peripherals (PSC/I²C/SPI), CAN/J1850, GPIO/Timers, and Power/Reset.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MPC5200BVR400, the MPC5200BV400 offers identical functionality in tray packaging for prototyping and low-volume builds; compared with MPC8349E, it provides lower cost and proven maturity for established industrial designs but lacks DDR2, PCIe, and cryptographic acceleration.

Availability

MPC5200BV400 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive body control, industrial Ethernet gateways, telecom remote terminals, and medical imaging data acquisition requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MPC5200BV400 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 processing, analog, and connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and networking markets.

The MPC5200BV400 belongs to Freescale's PowerPC-based communication and control SoC family, designed specifically for cost-sensitive, high-integration embedded systems requiring real-time I/O, multiple serial protocols, and deterministic Ethernet/CAN connectivity.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the MPC5200BV400 core?

The MPC5200BV400 supports a maximum G2_LE core frequency of 400 MHz under industrial temperature conditions (–40°C to +85°C) with VDD_CORE regulated between 1.42 V and 1.58 V. This rating is confirmed in Table 12 (SpecID A1.1) and Table 2 (SpecID D2.10) of the Freescale MPC5200 Rev. 4 data sheet. Operation above 400 MHz is not guaranteed and violates the specified thermal and voltage envelope for the MPC5200BV400.

Does the MPC5200BV400 support DDR SDRAM memory?

Yes, the MPC5200BV400 integrates a unified SDRAM/DDR memory controller supporting both SDR and DDR SDRAM up to 133 MHz operation, with a 32-bit data bus and 256 MB addressing range per chip select. DDR-specific parameters - including VDD_MEM_IODDR = 2.42–2.63 V and VIH/VIL thresholds for DDR I/O - are explicitly defined in Tables 2 and 3 (SpecIDs D2.4, D3.2, D3.8) of the MPC5200BV400 data sheet.

How many CAN controllers does the MPC5200BV400 include?

The MPC5200BV400 includes two fully independent MSCAN controllers compliant with CAN 2.0A/B protocol, supporting standard and extended data frames, message buffering, and acceptance filtering. Each controller has dedicated TX/RX pins (CAN0_TX/CAN0_RX and CAN1_TX/CAN1_RX) and operates autonomously - a feature confirmed in Section 2 "Features" and Figure 1 of the MPC5200BV400 data sheet.

What power management modes are supported by the MPC5200BV400?

The MPC5200BV400 supports five power states: Operational, Doze, Nap, Sleep, and Deep-Sleep - with measured power consumption ranging from 52.5 mW (Deep-Sleep) to 1080 mW (Operational). Wake-up sources include GPIO, RTC alarm, and CAN activity, as documented in Table 6 (SpecIDs D5.1–D5.5) and Section 3.1.3 of the MPC5200BV400 data sheet.

Is the MPC5200BV400 pin-compatible with other MPC5200 variants?

Yes, the MPC5200BV400 shares identical pinout and package (484-pin PBGA) with all members of the MPC5200B family, including MPC5200BVR400 and MPC5200BZQ400. Mechanical and electrical pin compatibility is guaranteed per Section 4 "Package Description" and Table 52 "Pinout Listings" in the MPC5200BV400 data sheet - though voltage and timing behavior must be verified per specific variant's operating conditions.