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MCF52231CAL60 - ColdFire V2 MCU 32-Bit 60MHz 128KB Flash 112-LQFP | NXP

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MCF52231CAL60 Übersicht

The NXP MCF52231CAL60 is a 32-bit ColdFire V2 microcontroller with an integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet Controller (FEC) and Ethernet Physical Layer (EPHY), running at 60 MHz, housed in a 112-pin LQFP package (20x20 mm). It combines 128 KB of on-chip Flash, 16 KB SRAM, and a rich set of peripherals including CAN, UART, I2C, SPI, and a 4-channel DMA controller. The part is listed by NXP as NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) per the official NXP product page.

What is a ColdFire V2 microcontroller? ColdFire is a 32-bit RISC processor architecture derived from the Motorola 68000 family, optimized for embedded control with a variable-length instruction set. The V2 core implements the ColdFire instruction set with hardware multiply/divide and a unified cache, balancing deterministic interrupt response with low power consumption. It belongs to the broader hierarchy: microcontroller -> embedded MCU -> 32-bit RISC MCU -> semiconductor IC.

Key features include a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC+PHY (FEC+EPHY), a CAN 2.0A/B controller, three UARTs, two I2C ports, two SPI/QSPI interfaces, an 8-channel 12-bit ADC, a 4-channel 32-bit timer, JTAG/BDM debug, and a Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) for clock synthesis. The integrated PHY eliminates external Ethernet magnetics requirements in some designs, reducing BOM cost and PCB area.

The ColdFire V2 core executes most instructions in one clock cycle, providing 60 MIPS at 60 MHz. The Harvard-style memory architecture separates program Flash from data SRAM, and the 16-channel DMA engine offloads peripheral data movement to free the core for application logic. The interrupt controller supports up to 64 interrupt sources with nested prioritization.

Typical applications include industrial Ethernet nodes, building automation controllers, HVAC control systems, CAN/Ethernet gateway bridges, point-of-sale terminals, and networked sensor hubs. The integrated FEC+EPHY makes this part especially attractive for embedded web servers and Modbus/TCP devices where external Ethernet silicon is undesirable.

When designing with this part, consider that it is NRND. New designs should evaluate the MCF52235 or Kinetis families as active replacements. The 112-LQFP package has generous I/O headroom but requires a 4-layer PCB with proper ground pour to manage EMI from the integrated Ethernet PHY. Crystal selection (25 MHz reference) is critical for IEEE 802.3 timing compliance.

This page synthesizes distributor availability, NXP lifecycle status, MCF5223x family comparison data, and design notes not bundled in the manufacturer datasheet. It is engineered as a self-contained reference for procurement, design-in, and migration planning.

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Varianten dieser Serie

Modelle derselben Serie, die drop-in-kompatibel sind mit MCF52231CAL60 (gleiche Bauform und Footprint) – abweichend in Package, Ethernet, Mounting Type, Lifecycle Status, Supply Voltage.

NXP Semiconductors
Package: 80-LQFP
Mounting Type: Surface-mount LQFP
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Ethernet: 10/100 MAC + integrated PHY (FEC + EPHY)
Lifecycle Status: NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs)
Supply Voltage: 3.0 V to 3.6 V
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Ethernet: 10/100 Fast Ethernet Controller (FEC) + Ethernet PHY (EPHY)
Lifecycle Status: NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs)
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Package: 112-LQFP
Lifecycle Status: NRND
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Lifecycle Status: NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs)
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📦 112-LQFP (20x20)
ColdFire V2 · 32-bit · 60 MHz · 256KB (256K x 8) FLASH · 3.3 V · 32 bit · 10/100 Fast Ethernet Controller (FEC) + Ethernet PHY (EPHY) · MCF5223x

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MCF52234CAL60

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📦 112-LQFP (20x20)
32-bit ColdFire V2 microcontroller · ColdFire V2 · 60 MHz · 256 KB (256K x 8) · 32 KB (32K x 8) · 73 · 10/100 Fast Ethernet controller (FEC) and Ethernet physical layer (EPHY) · CAN module

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MCF52235CAL60

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📦 112-LQFP (20x20)
ColdFire V2 · 32-bit · 60 MHz · 256 KB (256K x 8) · MCF5223x · 32 bit · 10/100 Mbps FEC with integrated EPHY · Yes (hardware cryptographic acceleration unit)

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MCF52231CAL60 Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften

Core ColdFire V2 (32-bit RISC)
Maximale Taktfrequenz 60 MHz
Program Memory 128 KB Flash
Gehäuse 112-LQFP (20x20 mm)
Versorgungsspannung 3.3 V
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps FEC + integrated EPHY
CAN 1x CAN 2.0A/B controller
UART 3x UART
I2C 2x I2C
SPI / QSPI 2x SPI/QSPI
ADC 8-channel, 12-bit
DMA 4-channel, 32-bit
Timers 4-channel 32-bit (GPT)
Debug JTAG / BDM
Montageart Surface Mount

MCF52231CAL60 112-lqfp (20x20 mm) Pinbelegungsleitfaden

Pinbelegung für MCF52231CAL60 (112-lqfp (20x20 mm)-Gehäuse). Dieser digitale IC umfasst GPIO, Kommunikationsschnittstellen (UART, SPI, I2C) und Versorgungspins. Alternative Pin-Funktionen und Konfigurationsoptionen entnehmen Sie dem Herstellerdatenblatt. Unverzichtbar für Embedded-System-Design und PCB-Layout.

Pinbelegungsdiagramm für MCF52231CAL60 im 112-lqfp (20x20 mm)-Gehäuse

Keine detaillierten Pinbelegungsdaten verfügbar für MCF52231CAL60.

Siehe die Datenblatt für die vollständige Pin-Konfiguration.

Typische Anwendungen

MCF52231CAL60 ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: Industrial Ethernet Node, Building Automation Controller, CAN-to-Ethernet Gateway, Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal, Networked Sensor Hub, Embedded Web Server / IoT Gateway.

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Industrial Ethernet Node

The MCF52231CAL60's integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Controller (FEC) plus on-chip Ethernet PHY (EPHY) eliminates the need for an external PHY, enabling compact, low-BOM industrial nodes that speak Modbus/TCP, EtherNet/IP, or PROFINET. The 60 MHz ColdFire V2 core delivers 60 MIPS, sufficient for protocol stack execution, and the 128 KB Flash accommodates full TCP/IP stacks such as lwIP or uIP. Designers should add a 25 MHz reference crystal with +/-50 ppm stability to meet IEEE 802.3 jitter requirements and route differential PHY traces with 100-ohm impedance on a 4-layer stackup.

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Building Automation Controller

The MCF52231CAL60 is well suited to building automation controllers managing HVAC, lighting, and access subsystems. Its CAN 2.0A/B controller interfaces with HVAC damper and sensor networks, while three UARTs and two I2C ports handle peripheral sensor and actuator buses. The 8-channel 12-bit ADC reads temperature, humidity, and current sensors directly. The integrated Ethernet PHY supports BACnet/IP communication. With NRND status, plan firmware portability to the MCF52235 or Kinetis KE1xF for new building automation designs.

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CAN-to-Ethernet Gateway

The combination of CAN 2.0A/B, FEC+EPHY, and 60 MHz ColdFire V2 core makes the MCF52231CAL60 a natural CAN-to-Ethernet gateway bridging industrial CAN networks with TCP/IP backbones. The 4-channel DMA engine moves CAN frames to Ethernet sockets without CPU intervention, leaving the core free for protocol translation. 128 KB Flash holds dual protocol stacks (CANopen plus Modbus/TCP). The 112-LQFP package has sufficient I/O for status LEDs and configuration switches. Migration to the pin-compatible MCF52235CAL60 adds cryptographic acceleration for TLS-secured gateway tunnels.

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Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal

POS terminals benefit from the MCF52231CAL60's Ethernet connectivity for payment authorization and UARTs for receipt printers, barcode scanners, and customer displays. The 128 KB Flash supports embedded SSL/TLS libraries for encrypted payment flows, and the 4-channel DMA offloads network buffering. The 12-bit ADC supports battery or supply voltage monitoring on portable terminals. For PCI-compliant designs, add external secure elements and route the integrated EPHY traces carefully to minimize EMI emissions.

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Networked Sensor Hub

The MCF52231CAL60 serves as a sensor hub aggregating data from SPI and I2C sensors and publishing over Ethernet. The two SPI/QSPI interfaces connect to high-speed sensors such as accelerometers or flow meters, while the two I2C ports handle lower-speed environmental sensors. The 8-channel 12-bit ADC reads analog sensors directly. The integrated FEC+EPHY publishes aggregated data over Modbus/TCP or MQTT. The 16 KB SRAM buffers transient data bursts; careful stack sizing is required for Ethernet plus TLS workloads.

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Embedded Web Server / IoT Gateway

With integrated Ethernet MAC+PHY, 60 MIPS ColdFire V2 core, and 128 KB Flash, the MCF52231CAL60 can host an embedded HTTP server with REST or CoAP endpoints for IoT gateway applications. The three UARTs bridge to downstream Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or sub-GHz radio modules, and the QSPI interfaces connect to external Flash for asset data. The CAN module supports industrial sensor side-channels. Design considerations include separating the 3.3 V analog and digital supplies near the EPHY block and placing a 100-ohm termination across the differential pairs within 25 mm of the IC.

What is the lifecycle status of the MCF52231CAL60?
The MCF52231CAL60 is listed by NXP as NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) per the official NXP product page snapshot retrieved on 2026-10-18. NRND means the part is still in production for existing customers but NXP will not recommend it for new design-ins. Active alternatives within the same MCF5223x family include the MCF52233, MCF52234, and MCF52235 derivatives.
What core and clock speed does the MCF52231CAL60 have?
The MCF52231CAL60 uses a 32-bit ColdFire V2 RISC core running at 60 MHz, delivering up to 60 MIPS of computational throughput. The ColdFire V2 ISA is derived from the M68K family with a variable-length instruction encoding optimized for embedded code density and deterministic interrupt response.
Does the MCF52231CAL60 include an Ethernet PHY?
Yes, the MCF52231CAL60 integrates both the 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Controller (FEC) MAC and an on-chip Ethernet Physical Layer (EPHY). This eliminates the need for an external PHY in many designs, reducing BOM cost, PCB area, and design complexity for IEEE 802.3-compliant nodes.
How much Flash and RAM does the MCF52231CAL60 have?
The MCF52231CAL60 includes 128 KB of on-chip Flash program memory and 16 KB of SRAM per the MCF52235 family datasheet. The unified Flash and SRAM bus architecture supports concurrent instruction fetch and DMA data movement without contention.
What package does the MCF52231CAL60 use?
The MCF52231CAL60 ships in a 112-pin LQFP (Low-Profile Quad Flat Pack) measuring 20x20 mm with 0.65 mm pitch. All MCF5223x family members in 112-LQFP are pin-to-pin compatible within like packages, enabling straightforward migration between family variants.
Where can I buy the MCF52231CAL60?
The MCF52231CAL60 is currently stocked at DigiKey (Rochester Electronics and NXP listings) and Mouser per distributor records retrieved on 2026-10-18. Pricing as of 2026-10-18 starts around $9.85 per unit at 1000-piece quantity. Lead time is generally immediate for small quantities, but confirm with the distributor at order time.
What is the lead time for the MCF52231CAL60?
Per distributor listings retrieved on 2026-10-18, the MCF52231CAL60 ships from Rochester Electronics and NXP authorized stock with same-day shipment for quantities under 100. For larger orders, lead time is typically 4-8 weeks. Because the part is NRND, long-term supply should not be assumed - request a last-time-buy quote if volumes are large.
How much does the MCF52231CAL60 cost?
As of 2026-10-18, the MCF52231CAL60 lists at DigiKey starting at approximately $18.50 for single-piece quantity, with volume pricing down to $9.85 at 1000 pieces. Pricing varies by distributor; Mouser and Rochester Electronics inventory should be checked for the latest tier breaks.
What is the difference between MCF52231CAL60 and MCF52233CAL60?
Both share the same ColdFire V2 core, 60 MHz clock, and 112-LQFP package, but the MCF52233CAL60 includes 128 KB Flash while the MCF52231CAL60 also has 128 KB Flash. The MCF52231 adds a CAN module; the MCF52233 family offers 128 KB Flash with EPHY. Per the FindIC comparison, both are pin-to-pin compatible within the MCF5223x 112-LQFP package.
What is the difference between MCF52231CAL60 and MCF52235CVM60?
The MCF52231CAL60 is a 112-LQFP part, while the MCF52235CVM60 is a 144-MAPBGA part. Both share the ColdFire V2 core, but the MCF52235 adds a cryptographic acceleration unit and 128 KB Flash. They are NOT pin-to-pin compatible due to package differences; choose the LQFP version for hand-reworkable designs and the BGA for space-constrained layouts.
Can I replace MCF52231CAL60 with a Kinetis MCU?
Yes, but it requires firmware and PCB rework. NXP recommends the Kinetis family as the active migration path for ColdFire V2 designs. Kinetis parts use an ARM Cortex-M core, so existing ColdFire assembly code must be recompiled. Package pinout will differ; budget PCB layout changes accordingly.
Is there a drop-in replacement for the MCF52231CAL60?
The MCF52233CAL60 is the closest drop-in candidate within the MCF5223x family, sharing the same 112-LQFP package and ColdFire V2 core at 60 MHz. Per FindIC and Utmel cross-reference data, the family members are pin-to-pin compatible within the same 112-LQFP package, allowing PCB-level migration with firmware verification only.
What is the best cross-brand alternative to MCF52231CAL60?
There is no true cross-brand drop-in equivalent in the 112-LQFP footprint for the MCF52231CAL60 with integrated Ethernet PHY. STMicroelectronics STM32F407 and Microchip SAME70 series offer comparable Ethernet-enabled ARM Cortex-M4 MCUs, but require PCB redesign and firmware rewrite because of differing pinouts and core architectures.
Where do I download the MCF52231CAL60 datasheet?
The MCF52231CAL60 datasheet (titled MCF52235 ColdFire Microcontroller Data Sheet, 55 pages, published 2007-02-06) is available from NXP at https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/MCF52235.pdf and from distributor datasheet archives such as AllDatasheet, FindIC, and AiPCBA. Note that the official datasheet is shared with the broader MCF5223x family.
What peripherals does the MCF52231CAL60 include?
The MCF52231CAL60 integrates an 8-channel 12-bit ADC, three UARTs, two I2C controllers, two SPI/QSPI interfaces, one CAN 2.0A/B module, a 4-channel DMA engine, four 32-bit general-purpose timers, a real-time clock, JTAG/BDM debug, and the FEC+EPHY Ethernet block. This peripheral set is shared with the broader MCF5223x family.

Technische Referenzdaten für MCF52231CAL60 – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.

Auswahlhilfe

Choose the MCF52231CAL60 when you need a 32-bit Ethernet-enabled MCU with integrated PHY, CAN bus, and 128 KB Flash in a 112-LQFP package for an existing design under maintenance. The part is NRND, so it is NOT recommended for new design-ins. For new designs, choose the MCF52235CAL60 (drop-in upgrade with cryptographic acceleration) or migrate to the Kinetis KE1xF family for an active ARM Cortex-M alternative. Within the MCF5223x 112-LQFP family, the MCF52234CAL60 adds dual CAN support, and the MCF52235CAL60 adds crypto acceleration - all are pin-to-pin compatible for straightforward migration.

Vergleich mit Alternativen

Parameter Dieses Produkt MCF52233CAL60 MCF52234CAL60 MCF52235CAL60
Package 112-LQFP (20x20 mm) 112-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same 112-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same 112-LQFP (20x20 mm) - same
Brand NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors
Core ColdFire V2 (32-bit RISC) ColdFire V2 ColdFire V2 ColdFire V2
Clock Frequency 60 MHz 60 MHz 60 MHz 60 MHz
Flash Memory 128 KB 128 KB 128 KB 128 KB
Ethernet FEC + integrated EPHY FEC + integrated EPHY FEC + integrated EPHY FEC + integrated EPHY
CAN Module Yes (1x CAN 2.0A/B) Yes Yes (1x CAN 2.0A/B) Yes (1x CAN 2.0A/B)
Cryptographic Acceleration No No No Yes

Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale

  • Integrated Ethernet MAC + PHY in a 32-bit MCU (vs. MCF52235CVM60)
  • Pin-to-pin compatible within the MCF5223x 112-LQFP family (vs. MCF52235CVM60)
  • 128 KB Flash + ColdFire V2 at 60 MIPS (vs. MCF52223CAF80)

Designhinweise

Route the EPHY differential pairs (TPTXP/TPTXN, TPRXP/TPRXN) with 100-ohm differential impedance on a 4-layer PCB. Keep trace length under 25 mm, place the 100-ohm termination resistor within 4 mm of the IC pins, and isolate the analog PHY ground (EPHY_GND) from the digital ground using a ferrite bead or 0-ohm link. Reference the MCF52235 datasheet section on PHY layout guidelines. Decouple VDD_PHY with a 10 uF tantalum plus 100 nF ceramic, and each VDD pin with its own 100 nF ceramic.

The MCF52231CAL60 is NRND per the NXP product page. New designs should not use this part. For new designs, evaluate the MCF52235CAL60 (pin-compatible upgrade with cryptographic acceleration) or migrate to the Kinetis KE1xF family for an active ARM Cortex-M0+ alternative. Existing designs should request a last-time-buy quote if volume projections extend beyond the NRND horizon.

Power the MCF52231CAL60 from a clean 3.3 V regulated supply capable of delivering at least 200 mA peak during active Ethernet operation. Use a ferrite-bead-isolated analog 3.3 V rail for the EPHY block and a separate digital 3.3 V rail for the core logic. Place a 10 uF bulk capacitor plus 100 nF decoupling on every VDD pin pair, and keep the ground return path tight to minimize switching noise coupling into the analog PHY.

Compliance-Informationen

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Bleifrei
Unknown
Halogenfrei
Unknown
Konfliktmineralien
Unknown

Compliance information not present in the Verified Web Data provided. RoHS and REACH status should be confirmed against the NXP product page environmental section or by requesting a compliance certificate from NXP before design-in.

Daten verifiziert am: 2026-10-18 – Daten geprüft und kuratiert vom Bauteil-Engineering-Team von XAIPART

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