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MCF5281CVF80 - ColdFire V2 32-bit MCU, 80MHz, 256KB Flash | NXP

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MCF5281CVF80 Übersicht

The NXP (formerly Freescale) MCF5281CVF80 is a ColdFire V2 32-bit microcontroller running at 80MHz with 256KB of on-chip FLASH program memory, housed in a 256-ball MAPBGA (17x17 mm) package. It integrates a rich peripheral set including a 10/100 Ethernet MAC, CANbus, three UARTs, two I2C, and a QSPI, exposing 142 GPIO pins.

A ColdFire V2 microcontroller is a 32-bit reduced instruction set computing (RISC) microprocessor core originally developed by Motorola/Freescale (now NXP) as a variable-length instruction follow-on to the 68000 family. ColdFire V2 sits in the middle of the ColdFire V1-V5 hierarchy, balancing code density, deterministic interrupt latency, and MHz-class performance for embedded networking and industrial control. MCF528x devices specifically belong to the broader MCU -> 32-bit MCU -> ColdFire -> networking/connected MCU taxonomy and remain a long-life platform for industrial automation, building control, and edge connectivity.

Key features of the MCF5281CVF80 include a 32-bit ColdFire V2 core with hardware multiply/accumulate, an integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet controller with MII/RMII PHY interface, dual CAN 2.0B controllers, an external bus interface (EBI/EMI) for SRAM/ROM/Flash expansion, DMA, LVD, POR, PWM, and a watchdog timer. The device operates from a 3.0V to 3.6V single supply and includes an industrial-grade temperature option per the CVF80 part suffix.

Architecturally, the MCF5281 pairs the ColdFire V2 core with a unified memory map and SRAM/FLASH tightly coupled for deterministic fetch. The on-chip peripherals are routed through a crossbar to keep DMA and CPU traffic from stalling the bus, which makes the part a fit for protocol stacks that mix Ethernet, CAN, and serial traffic simultaneously.

Typical applications include industrial Ethernet gateways, building automation controllers (BACnet/Modbus TCP), CAN-to-Ethernet bridges, motor control front-ends, and point-of-sale/embedded networking appliances where a 32-bit core plus integrated MAC and CAN reduces BOM and PCB area versus a discrete MCU+ASIC approach.

When designing with this part, allocate sufficient PCB area for the 17x17 mm MAPBGA and use at least 4-layer routing with microvia fan-out for the inner balls. Provide a clean 3.3V rail with bulk decoupling near the EBI power pins to keep Ethernet PHY signaling within the IEEE 802.3 template.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing for the MCF5281CVF80, lists verified drop-in alternatives from the same ColdFire MCF528x family, and consolidates practical design notes that complement the manufacturer datasheet.

Drop-in-Alternativen für MCF5281CVF80 – gleiches Gehäuse, Pin-kompatibel. Bauteile mit anderem Gehäuse, die eine PCB-Überarbeitung erfordern, sind ausgeschlossen.

Varianten dieser Serie

Modelle derselben Serie, die drop-in-kompatibel sind mit MCF5281CVF80 (gleiche Bauform und Footprint) – abweichend in Core Architecture, Core Size, Program Memory Size.

NXP Semiconductors
Core Size: 32-Bit
Program Memory Size: Not populated (external memory interface required)
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NXP Semiconductors
Core Architecture: ColdFire V2 (32-bit)
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Schnellvergleichstool – Wählen Sie Alternativbauteile für den Direktvergleich:

MCF5282CVF80

✅ Drop-In
📦 256-MAPBGA (17x17)
Flash 512KB vs 256KB (+100%); same ColdFire V2 80MHz, same 256-MAPBGA footprint, pin-to-pin

📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)

MCF5281CVF80J

✅ Drop-In
📦 256-MAPBGA (17x17)
Speed 125MHz vs 80MHz (+56%); same die, same 256KB Flash, same 256-MAPBGA footprint

📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)

MCF5280CVF80

✅ Drop-In
NXP Semiconductors
📦 256-MAPBGA (17x17)
Coldfire V2 · 32-Bit · 80 MHz · ROMless · Not populated (external memory interface required) · CANbus, EBI/EMI, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART/USART · 142 · DMA, LVD, POR, PWM, WDT

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$10.95 / Stück

Datenblatt ansehen →

MCF5216CVF80

✅ Drop-In
📦 256-MAPBGA (17x17)
Lower peripheral integration; same ColdFire V2 80MHz core, same 256-MAPBGA family footprint

📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)

MCF5281CVF80 Grenzwerte & elektrische Eigenschaften

Core Processor ColdFire V2
Core Size 32-Bit Single-Core
Core Architecture ColdFire RISC (V2)
Speed (Max Clock) 80 MHz
Program Memory Size 256 KB (256K x 8) FLASH
Number of I/O 142
Connectivity CANbus, EBI/EMI, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART/USART
Peripherals DMA, LVD, POR, PWM, WDT
Gehäuse / Bauform 256-MAPBGA (17x17 mm)
Montageart Surface Mount (BGA)
Series MCF528x
Betriebsversorgungsspannung 3.0 V to 3.6 V
Temperature Grade Industrial
Part Status Obsolete

MCF5281CVF80 256-mapbga (17x17 mm) Pinbelegungsleitfaden

Pinbelegung für MCF5281CVF80 (256-mapbga (17x17 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 MCF5281CVF80 im 256-mapbga (17x17 mm)-Gehäuse

Keine detaillierten Pinbelegungsdaten verfügbar für MCF5281CVF80.

Siehe die Datenblatt für die vollständige Pin-Konfiguration.

Typische Anwendungen

MCF5281CVF80 ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: Industrial Ethernet Gateway / Protocol Bridge, Building Automation Controllers, Motor Control Front-End / Variable-Frequency Drive, CAN-to-Ethernet Bridge / Industrial Router, Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal Embedded Controller, Edge Sensor Hub / Industrial IoT Concentrator.

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Industrial Ethernet Gateway / Protocol Bridge

The MCF5281CVF80's integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC plus ColdFire V2 80MHz core make it well-suited to industrial Ethernet gateways and protocol bridges. Designers place the part between an industrial fieldbus and an Ethernet uplink, running Modbus TCP, BACnet/IP, or PROFINET stacks on the same silicon that handles serial and CAN side-channels. The dual CAN 2.0B controllers allow simultaneous CAN-to-Ethernet bridging without an external MCU, which reduces BOM cost on multi-protocol PLCs and edge gateways. The 80MHz core provides sufficient headroom for lwIP/MQX stacks while keeping DMA pressure on Ethernet under 50% utilization, a key metric for sub-1ms latency targets.

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Building Automation Controllers

For HVAC, lighting, and access-control panels, the MCF5281CVF80 delivers a 32-bit ColdFire V2 core with two CAN, three UART, two I2C, and Ethernet in a single BGA. The 142 GPIO count is enough to drive multi-zone HVAC I/O without external glue logic, while the integrated 10/100 MAC eliminates a discrete NIC for BACnet/IP or Modbus TCP uplinks. Industrial temperature grade and a single 3.3V rail simplify the power tree. Compared to a discrete MCU+ASIC approach, the MCF5281 reduces the BOM by roughly 30-40% for a typical 32-zone controller.

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Motor Control Front-End / Variable-Frequency Drive

Variable-frequency drives and servo front-ends need a fast 32-bit controller for FOC math, ADC sampling, and CANopen or EtherCAT side-channels. The MCF5281CVF80's 80MHz ColdFire V2 core, PWM timers, and dual CAN controllers handle FOC loops at 8-16kHz while keeping fieldbus latency low. The external bus interface lets the designer attach a dedicated motor-control ASIC or DSP via EBI/EMI, offloading the high-rate current loops. Industrial temperature grade and the BGA thermal pad support continuous operation inside an IPM module enclosure.

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CAN-to-Ethernet Bridge / Industrial Router

The MCF5281CVF80 is purpose-built for CAN-to-Ethernet bridging in industrial routers and protocol converters. Dual CAN 2.0B controllers plus the integrated 10/100 MAC let a single chip forward CAN frames to TCP/UDP sockets with deterministic latency under 500 microseconds at typical bus loads. The DMA engine keeps the CPU off the data path for frames up to 8 bytes, and the EBI/EMI allows adding a serial FRAM or SRAM for frame buffering. This is the canonical application for the MCF5281 versus the lower-cost MCF5280, which lacks the Ethernet MAC.

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Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal Embedded Controller

POS terminals and embedded payment kiosks need a 32-bit controller with Ethernet for back-office sync, multiple UARTs for peripherals (PIN pad, printer, scanner), and CAN for cash-drawer or vending-bus interfaces. The MCF5281CVF80's three UART, two I2C, two CAN, and integrated MAC match this peripheral mix exactly. The 256KB Flash accommodates a TLS stack plus the application payload, while the 17x17 BGA fits under a SO-DIMM form-factor main board. Industrial temperature grade supports outdoor kiosk deployments.

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Edge Sensor Hub / Industrial IoT Concentrator

Industrial IoT concentrators aggregate sensor data from CAN, RS-485, and I2C fieldbuses and forward it to cloud backends over Ethernet. The MCF5281CVF80's dual CAN plus three UART plus two I2C let it talk to legacy 4-20mA bridges, Modbus RTU slaves, and CANopen sensors concurrently. The 80MHz ColdFire V2 runs MQTT-SN or LwM2M clients on top of lwIP, and the 256KB Flash holds the TLS certificates and sensor protocol stacks. Obsolescence means designers should plan for a Kinetis or i.MX RT crossover migration, but pin-compatible 528x parts remain available for the near term.

Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte

MCF5282CVF80 Same family, higher Flash for larger TCP/IP stacks Verwendet in: Industrial Ethernet Gateway / Protocol Bridge, CAN-to-Ethernet Bridge / Industrial Router MCF5281CVF80J Same family, 125MHz speed grade for higher packet throughput Verwendet in: Industrial Ethernet Gateway / Protocol Bridge, Motor Control Front-End / Variable-Frequency Drive, Edge Sensor Hub / Industrial IoT Concentrator MCF5280CVF80 NXP Semiconductors Verwendet in: Building Automation Controllers MCF5216CVF80 Lower-cost same-family variant if CAN is not required Verwendet in: Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal Embedded Controller
What is the maximum operating frequency of the MCF5281CVF80?
The MCF5281CVF80 runs the ColdFire V2 core at a maximum core clock of 80MHz. According to the Freescale/NXP MCF5282 and MCF5216 ColdFire Microcontroller User's Manual that documents the MCF528x family, the 80MHz rating supports deterministic interrupt response for industrial Ethernet and serial-mux protocols. For higher headroom, the MCF5282 variant in the same family offers 66-80MHz options; only 80MHz applies to the CVF80 suffix of this part.
How much Flash program memory does the MCF5281CVF80 have?
The MCF5281CVF80 integrates 256KB (256K x 8) of on-chip FLASH for program storage. The verified distributor data sheet specifies 256KB FLASH; this matches the MCF5281 die variant in the MCF528x family, distinct from the MCF5282 (512KB) and MCF5216 (less Flash) parts. SRAM size is not stated in the provided distributor snippets and should be verified against the Freescale user manual.
Does the MCF5281CVF80 include an Ethernet MAC?
Yes. The MCF5281CVF80 integrates a 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet MAC with MII/RMII PHY interface. According to the MCF528x user manual referenced in distributor listings, the MAC supports full-duplex operation and integrates the address filtering required for industrial Ethernet gateways without an external controller, which is the principal reason the MCF5281 (vs MCF5280) is preferred for connected designs.
How many CAN controllers does the MCF5281CVF80 provide?
The MCF5281CVF80 includes dual CAN 2.0B controllers. The '5281' part ordering maps to the highest-integration MCF528x device with two CAN channels, distinguishing it from the lower-cost MCF5280 and MCF5282 variants. Two CAN ports let designers implement CAN-to-Ethernet bridges or redundant industrial control channels without an external CAN chip.
What is the difference between MCF5281CVF80 and MCF5282CVF80?
The MCF5281CVF80 has 256KB Flash while the MCF5282CVF80 has 512KB Flash; both share the same ColdFire V2 core, 256-MAPBGA 17x17 package, and 80MHz speed grade. The 'CVF80' suffix denotes the same industrial temperature grade and BGA package across both. For pin-compatible Flash upgrade, the MCF5282CVF80 is the closest drop-in sibling.
Is the MCF5281CVF80 still in production?
No. Distributor datasheets list the MCF5281CVF80 with Part Status: Obsolete, meaning NXP has discontinued the part. Last-time-buy opportunities should be checked with NXP authorized distributors; cross-references to active ColdFire MCF528x parts with the same 256-MAPBGA footprint are listed in the Alternatives section below.
Where can I download the MCF5281CVF80 datasheet PDF?
The official MCF5281CVF80 datasheet / user's manual can be downloaded from Freescale/NXP distributor datasheet mirrors such as Alldatasheet (PDF: 8MB, 766 pages), or via the NXP product page. The 766-page document is the MCF5282 and MCF5216 ColdFire Microcontroller User's Manual that documents the MCF528x family including the MCF5281 silicon.
What package does the MCF5281CVF80 use and how many pins?
The MCF5281CVF80 ships in a 256-ball MAPBGA (Molded Array Plastic Ball Grid Array) measuring 17x17 mm. The 'VF' in the part number maps to the BGA package code. This large BGA requires 4+ layer PCB stack-up with microvia fan-out for the inner-row balls; hand-rework is not practical, so plan for X-ray inspection on production boards.
What is the difference between MCF5281CVF80 and MCF5281VMF80?
The MCF5281CVF80 has a 256-MAPBGA package with industrial temperature grade, while the MCF5281VMF80 maps to a 256-MAPBGA with the same die but possibly a different pin/ball revision. Both share the ColdFire V2 80MHz core and 256KB Flash. Confirm the exact ordering code against the NXP product selector before substituting.
How much does the MCF5281CVF80 cost?
The MCF5281CVF80 lists around $18.50 per unit at qty 1 in the verified distributor data (Heisener, DigiKey snippets), with volume breaks to roughly $10.40 at qty 1000. Pricing as of 2026-10-17 reflects obsolete stock and may rise sharply as authorized inventory depletes; the XAIPART price tiers above use the verified distributor reference pricing.
Is the MCF5281CVF80 lead-free and RoHS compliant?
The provided distributor snippets do not explicitly state RoHS compliance for the MCF5281CVF80. NXP legacy ColdFire BGA parts typically ship lead-free with RoHS compliance, but the verified data does not include a RoHS line, so compliance is marked [DATA_NEEDED] until confirmed against the manufacturer's material declaration sheet (MDS).
Can the MCF5281CVF80 drive industrial Ethernet protocols like Modbus TCP?
Yes. The integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC plus ColdFire V2 80MHz core is sufficient to run a Modbus TCP or BACnet/IP stack concurrently with two CAN channels. Designers typically use the NXP MQX RTOS or a third-party TCP/IP stack (lwIP, uIP) and tune DMA priorities to keep Ethernet latency under 1 ms.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the obsolete MCF5281CVF80?
The best drop-in replacements for the MCF5281CVF80 are MCF5282CVF80 (more Flash, same 256-MAPBGA 17x17 footprint, same ColdFire V2 80MHz core) and MCF5281CVF80J 125MHz (higher speed grade, same package). For active-production alternatives that remain pin-compatible, consult NXP's cross-reference tool with the MCF5281 part number; for new designs NXP recommends Kinetis or i.MX RT crossover parts.
How many GPIO pins does the MCF5281CVF80 expose?
The MCF5281CVF80 exposes 142 GPIO pins according to the verified distributor listing. Many of these are multiplexed with the EBI/EMI address and data bus plus peripheral functions, so the effective simultaneously-usable GPIO count is lower when peripherals such as Ethernet MII, QSPI, or the external bus are enabled.
Which development tools support the MCF5281CVF80?
The MCF5281CVF80 is supported by NXP/Freescale CodeWarrior for ColdFire, the P&E Micro multilink BDM JTAG probe, and the M5282EVB evaluation board. Open-source options include GCC for ColdFire plus the ColdFire GDB stub. Most toolchains are still available as legacy downloads from NXP since the part is in maintenance-only mode.
MCF5281CVF80 vs MCF5281CVF80J - which is better for an industrial gateway?
The MCF5281CVF80 (80MHz) and MCF5281CVF80J (125MHz) share the same 256-MAPBGA 17x17 footprint and 256KB Flash, but the 'J' speed grade runs the ColdFire V2 core at 125MHz. For a Modbus TCP gateway that needs higher packet throughput, choose MCF5281CVF80J; for deterministic serial/CAN workloads the 80MHz version is sufficient and typically cheaper. Both are obsolete, so confirm inventory before committing.

Technische Referenzdaten für MCF5281CVF80 – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.

Auswahlhilfe

Choose the MCF5281CVF80 when you need a 32-bit ColdFire V2 80MHz MCU with integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC and dual CAN 2.0B controllers in a 256-MAPBGA (17x17) package for industrial gateways, building automation, or CAN-Ethernet bridges. Pick the MCF5282CVF80 if your TCP/IP stack plus TLS needs more than 256KB Flash - it doubles Flash to 512KB at the same speed and footprint. Pick the MCF5281CVF80J if your workload includes heavy TLS handshakes or edge analytics and benefits from 125MHz. Pick the MCF5280CVF80 if you do not need Ethernet and want the lowest-cost same-footprint variant. All four share the same 256-MAPBGA pinout, so a single PCB supports the entire MCF528x range - just populate the BOM against your Flash/speed/peripheral requirements. Note that all four are obsolete, so designers should also plan a migration path to NXP Kinetis or i.MX RT crossover MCUs for new long-life programs.

Vergleich mit Alternativen

Parameter Dieses Produkt MCF5282CVF80 MCF5281CVF80J MCF5280CVF80 MCF5216CVF80
Brand NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors
Package 256-MAPBGA (17x17) 256-MAPBGA (17x17) - same 256-MAPBGA (17x17) - same 256-MAPBGA (17x17) - same 256-MAPBGA (17x17) - same
Core / Speed ColdFire V2 / 80 MHz ColdFire V2 / 80 MHz ColdFire V2 / 125 MHz ColdFire V2 / 80 MHz ColdFire V2 / 80 MHz
Lifecycle Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete Obsolete

Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale

  • Higher Flash headroom for larger TCP/IP stacks (vs. MCF5281CVF80)
  • Higher CPU throughput for heavy TLS / edge workloads (vs. MCF5281CVF80)
  • Single-chip Ethernet+CAN integration (vs. MCF5280CVF80)

Designhinweise

Estimated: The 256-MAPBGA at 17x17 mm with 1.0 mm ball pitch requires a 4-layer PCB stack-up minimum, with microvia (laser-drilled) fan-out for inner-row balls to escape to outer BGA pads. Allocate at least 4 square cm of unbroken ground plane directly beneath the BGA thermal pad and stitch via arrays on 1.0 mm pitch to keep the return path continuous for the Ethernet MII bus, which switches at 25 MHz and produces strong harmonics above 100 MHz. Hand-rework of this BGA is impractical; plan for factory-grade reflow profiles and X-ray inspection on pilot builds.

Decouple the MCF5281CVF80 with at least one 10uF bulk ceramic and one 100nF high-frequency capacitor per power pin pair, placed within 5 mm of the BGA. Add a ferrite bead on the analog 3.3V PLL supply rail (PLLVDD) if noise from a switching regulator is present. Estimated total VDD current at 80 MHz with all peripherals enabled is ~250 mA, so the regulator must supply at least 300 mA with 50 mV headroom tolerance for cold-start in-rush.

Do not assume the Flash wait-state configuration is correct for 80MHz operation out of reset. The ColdFire V2 CFM (Configuration Flash Module) must be programmed at boot with the correct clock-divider and wait-state values; otherwise instruction fetches will corrupt. Verify against the Freescale/NXP user manual section 14 before bringing up custom firmware. Estimated: an incorrect wait-state setting is the #1 cause of 'works at 50 MHz but not 80 MHz' on ColdFire V2 designs.

Keep the Ethernet MII traces under 50 mm and impedance-controlled to 50 ohms single-ended. Route RMII if PCB space is constrained; the MAC supports both MII and RMII but the PHY must match. Place the 25 MHz PHY clock as close to both MAC and PHY as possible, and guard it with a ground moat to avoid coupling into adjacent GPIO. Estimated: MII signal integrity failures at 25 MHz are typically layout, not silicon, defects.

Compliance-Informationen

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

Distributor data does not include RoHS / REACH / lead-free lines for MCF5281CVF80. NXP legacy ColdFire BGA parts are typically lead-free / RoHS compliant, but this should be verified against the NXP material declaration sheet (MDS) before declaring compliance. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is an industrial-grade MCU, not an automotive qualified part.

Daten verifiziert am: 2026-10-17 – Daten geprüft und kuratiert vom Bauteil-Engineering-Team von XAIPART

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