NXP Semiconductors MPC5200CVR400B

Overview

MPC5200CVR400B from Freescale Semiconductor is a PowerPC-based system-on-chip (SoC) microcontroller featuring the e300 core, 400 MHz maximum operating frequency, 16 KB instruction and 16 KB data caches, double-precision FPU, and integrated SDRAM/DDR, PCI, USB 1.1, FEC, dual CAN 2.0A/B, and ATA controllers. It targets industrial control, automotive gateway, and networked embedded systems requiring high integration and deterministic real-time performance.

For engineers reviewing the MPC5200CVR400B datasheet, MPC5200CVR400B pinout, MPC5200CVR400B application, or MPC5200CVR400B equivalent, key selection criteria include its 272-pin TEPBGA package, –40°C to +85°C industrial temperature range, 1.42–1.58 V core supply, 3.0–3.6 V I/O supply, and support for SDRAM/DDR memory up to 133 MHz with 256 MB per chip select.

Technical Context

The MPC5200CVR400B implements a superscalar e300 core derived from the MPC603e series, executing up to 760 MIPS at 400 MHz across –40°C to +85°C. Its clock architecture uses two independent PLLs: a system PLL generating the XLB/IPB/PCI clocks and a core PLL deriving the 400 MHz e300 clock from the system clock.

Integration includes a BestComm DMA subsystem with 16 KB local SRAM, six programmable serial controllers supporting UART, SPI, I²S, AC97, and IrDA, and dual MSCAN controllers compliant with CAN 2.0A/B protocol-enabling standard and extended frame formats and full ISO 11898-1 conformance for automotive applications.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: TEPBGA–272, 27 mm × 27 mm, 1.27 mm pitch, thermally enhanced with exposed die paddle.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MPC5200CVR400B, MPC5200BVR400B offers identical functionality with extended temperature validation, while MPC8313EVRAGDB provides architectural upgrades at the cost of mechanical and electrical incompatibility-making the former a direct qualification alternative and the latter a platform-level migration option.

Availability

MPC5200CVR400B is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial control systems, automotive gateway modules, and networked media appliances requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MPC5200CVR400B 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 MPC5200 family was designed as a highly integrated PowerPC SoC targeting cost-sensitive, real-time embedded applications where single-chip consolidation of CPU, memory controller, and multiple industry-standard interfaces reduces system complexity and bill-of-materials cost.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the MPC5200CVR400B e300 core?

The MPC5200CVR400B e300 core operates at a maximum frequency of 400 MHz across the full industrial temperature range of –40°C to +85°C. This rating is validated per Freescale's MPC5200B Data Sheet Rev. 4, Table 12, and requires VDD_CORE maintained at 1.42–1.58 V with proper thermal management to ensure junction temperature remains ≤115°C.

Does the MPC5200CVR400B support DDR SDRAM memory?

Yes, the MPC5200CVR400B supports both SDRAM and DDR SDRAM memory interfaces. It provides a 32-bit data bus, up to 133 MHz operation, 256 MB addressing per chip select, and built-in initialization and refresh logic. DDR operation requires VDD_MEM_IODDR = 2.42–2.63 V and compliance with DDR timing parameters specified in Section 1.3.6 of the MPC5200B Data Sheet.

What automotive serial protocols does the MPC5200CVR400B natively support?

The MPC5200CVR400B natively supports CAN 2.0A/B via dual MSCAN controllers and SAE J1850 Class B via the J1850 BDLC module. Both are silicon-integrated and require only external transceivers for physical layer compliance. The MSCAN modules implement full ISO 11898-1 timing and frame handling, while the J1850 BDLC supports VPW/PWM signaling at ≤125 kbps with in-frame response types 0–3.

What power management modes are available on the MPC5200CVR400B?

The MPC5200CVR400B supports Nap, Doze, Sleep, and Deep-Sleep power management modes. In Deep-Sleep mode, total power consumption drops to 52.5 mW (measured at VDD_CORE = 1.5 V, Tj = 25°C). Wake-up is supported from GPIO, RTC alarm, and CAN activity-enabling low-power monitoring without external supervision circuitry.

Is the MPC5200CVR400B pin-compatible with other MPC5200 variants?

Yes, the MPC5200CVR400B is pin-compatible with all MPC5200B derivatives in the TEPBGA–272 package, including MPC5200BVR400B and MPC5200BVR533B. Differences are limited to speed grade, temperature qualification, and marking-no PCB layout changes are required when substituting within the same package variant.