MVF50NN151CMK50 - Vybrid VF5xx 32-bit MPU 500MHz 364-LFBGA | NXP
N.º de pieza: MVF50NN151CMK50 ✓ ActivoMVF50NN151CMK50 Descripción general
What is an ARM Cortex-A5 MPU? An MPU (microprocessor unit) is a higher-performance variant of a microcontroller that typically lacks on-chip flash and runs from external memory. The ARM Cortex-A5 is an applications-class core implementing the ARMv7-A architecture with a memory management unit (MMU), enabling full operating systems such as Linux and Android. It sits in the Cortex-A family between the Cortex-A7 (newer, more power-efficient) and the older ARM926/ARM11 cores, balancing performance with low silicon cost. NXP positions the Vybrid VF5xx family at the intersection of microcontroller-level integration and applications-processor-level performance.
Key differentiating features include hardware cryptography acceleration for secure boot and TLS, a 32-channel DMA engine, dual SDHC ports, an LCD controller with touch support, multiple CAN and UART interfaces, and a low-power real-time clock domain. The 500 MHz Cortex-A5 delivers roughly 1.4 DMIPS/MHz of integer performance, sufficient for Linux graphical user interfaces and real-time control loops.
The Vybrid architecture pairs the Cortex-A5 with a separate Cortex-M4 microcontroller-style core on higher-tier VF6xx devices, but the VF5xx line is single-core for cost-sensitive designs. The integrated L2 Ethernet switch eliminates external switch chips in gateway and HMI applications.
Typical applications include industrial human-machine interfaces (HMIs), building automation gateways, smart energy and IoT edge nodes, point-of-sale terminals, and medical patient monitors. The combination of DDR3 support and an integrated display controller makes the part attractive for graphics-rich HMIs without an external companion GPU.
A critical design consideration is PCB layout for the 364-ball LFBGA: a minimum 4-layer stack-up with continuous ground reference beneath the package is required to maintain signal integrity on the DDR3 interface. Engineers should also plan for the boot configuration pins, which select between quad-SPI flash, SD card, and UART bootstrap modes.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives within the Vybrid family, and practical design notes that go beyond the manufacturer datasheet, helping engineers shorten the BOM selection cycle and avoid common pitfalls.
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Modelos de la misma serie compatibles directamente con MVF50NN151CMK50 (mismo factor de forma y huella) — difiere en Package, Core Architecture, Number of Cores, Security Features.
MVF50NS151CMK50
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MVF51NN151CMK50
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MVF61NN151CMK50
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MVF60NN151CMK50
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| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-A5 |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Core Frequency | 500 MHz |
| Ancho del bus de datos | 32-bit |
| On-chip SRAM | 1.5 MB |
| Instruction Set Architecture | ARMv7-A |
| Memory Interface | DDR2 / DDR3 with ECC support |
| Flash Memory | External (no on-chip flash) |
| Quad-SPI Interfaces | 2 (Execute-in-Place / XIP) |
| USB Controllers | 2x USB 2.0 High-Speed with integrated PHY |
| Ethernet MACs | 2x 10/100 Mbps with integrated L2 switch |
| Encapsulado | 364-LFBGA (MAPBGA-364), 17x17 mm |
| Temperatura de funcionamiento | -40C to +85C (Industrial) |
| Tipo de montaje | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Security | No security / No secure boot (per suffix decoding) |
| Estado RoHS | Compliant |
Guía de configuración de pines de MVF50NN151CMK50 364-lfbga (mapbga-364), 17x17 mm
Configuración de pines para MVF50NN151CMK50 (encapsulado 364-lfbga (mapbga-364), 17x17 mm). Este CI digital incluye GPIO, interfaces de comunicación (UART, SPI, I2C) y pines de alimentación. Consulte la hoja de datos del fabricante para conocer las funciones alternativas de los pines y las opciones de configuración. Esencial para el diseño de sistemas embebidos y el diseño de PCB.
No hay datos detallados de patillaje disponibles para MVF50NN151CMK50.
Consulte la hoja de datos para ver la configuración completa de patillas.
Aplicaciones típicas
MVF50NN151CMK50 es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Industrial Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Building Automation Gateway, Smart Energy / IoT Edge Node, Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal, Medical Patient Monitor, Industrial Printer / Label Maker.
Industrial Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
The MVF50NN151CMK50 fits industrial HMI panels because it combines a 500 MHz Cortex-A5 capable of running Linux/Qt with an integrated LCD controller supporting WVGA parallel RGB panels, dual Ethernet for network redundancy, and the industrial -40C to +85C operating range. Placed at the heart of a 7-inch panel-mount HMI, it drives graphics, touch input, and fieldbus protocols (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP) from the same chip. The 1.5 MB on-chip SRAM accelerates framebuffer compositing while the DDR3 controller feeds the display pipeline.
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Building Automation Gateway
For BACnet, KNX, or Modbus gateways bridging building automation networks to cloud services, the MVF50NN151CMK50's dual Ethernet MACs with integrated L2 switch allow two physical ports (LAN + daisy-chain) without an external switch IC. The Cortex-A5 at 500 MHz runs a Linux user-space BACnet stack while the dual quad-SPI interfaces XIP-boot from NOR flash and provide redundant firmware images. USB 2.0 ports support 802.11 Wi-Fi or Bluetooth dongles for wireless commissioning.
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Smart Energy / IoT Edge Node
In smart-meter data concentrators and edge nodes, the MVF50NN151CMK50 provides the deterministic processing power required for DLMS/COSEM protocol parsing while keeping power consumption manageable through its multiple low-power modes. The hardware crypto (on the secure variant MVF50NS) accelerates TLS handshake for secure MQTT uploads. DDR3 support handles large time-series buffers before cloud sync. Operates fanless from -40C to +85C in outdoor enclosures.
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Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal
POS terminals need a Linux-capable processor with PCI-friendly security, a touchscreen interface, and reliable peripheral connectivity. The MVF50NN151CMK50's integrated LCD controller and touch interface drive the cashier display directly, the dual USB ports connect to a magnetic-stripe reader and printer, and the Cortex-A5 handles EMV transaction flows. Pairing with the secure-boot sibling MVF50NS151CMK50 meets PCI PTS POI v6 firmware-authentication requirements.
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Medical Patient Monitor
Patient monitors require IEC 60601-1-compliant isolation but a Linux-capable processor for waveform rendering and HL7 data export. The MVF50NN151CMK50 runs a Qt-based monitor UI at 500 MHz while the dual Ethernet ports separate the bedside network from the hospital network. The Cortex-A5's MMU isolates patient-data memory from RTOS areas when paired with the dual-core VF61xx upgrade for hard real-time sampling.
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Industrial Printer / Label Maker
Industrial label printers stream rasterized graphics from the host over USB or Ethernet, then drive thermal printheads via GPIO. The MVF50NN151CMK50's dual high-speed USB with integrated PHY directly interfaces to printhead controllers and host PCs, while the DDR2/DDR3 controller buffers large label images at high print speeds. The industrial temperature rating ensures 24/7 factory-floor operation.
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Comparación con alternativas
| Parámetro | Este producto | MVF50NS151CMK50 | MVF51NN151CMK50 | MVF61NN151CMK50 | MVF61NS151CMK50 | MVF60NN151CMK50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 364-MAPBGA (17x17 mm) | 364-MAPBGA (17x17 mm) - same | 364-MAPBGA (17x17 mm) - same | 364-MAPBGA (17x17 mm) - same | 364-MAPBGA (17x17 mm) - same | 364-MAPBGA (17x17 mm) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Number of Cores | 1 (Cortex-A5) | 1 (Cortex-A5) | 1 (Cortex-A5) | 2 (A5 + M4) | 2 (A5 + M4) | 2 (A5 + M4) |
| Cortex-A5 Frequency | 500 MHz | 500 MHz | 500 MHz | 500 MHz | 500 MHz | 500 MHz |
| On-chip SRAM | 1.5 MB | 1.5 MB | 1.5 MB | 1.5 MB | 1.5 MB | 1.5 MB |
| Hardware Security | No | Yes (secure boot, HW crypto) | No | No | Yes (secure boot, HW crypto) | No |
| Dual Ethernet + L2 Switch | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dual USB 2.0 with PHY | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Diferenciadores clave
- Dual Ethernet with integrated L2 switch eliminates external switch IC (frente a MVF50NS151CMK50 (secure variant))
- Single-core A5 keeps cost and power below dual-core VF61xx (frente a MVF61NN151CMK50)
- Vybrid pin compatibility spans both VF5xx and VF6xx (frente a MVF61NS151CMK50)
Notas de diseño
The 364-ball MAPBGA at 0.8 mm pitch demands a 4-layer PCB minimum with a continuous solid ground plane on the layer directly beneath the package. Microvia-in-pad is recommended for production assemblies; tented vias under the BGA will cause solder-joint voids. Use ENIG or OSP surface finish (not HASL) for fine-pitch BGA reliability. Match trace lengths for the DDR3 interface within +/- 25 mil and route DQ/DQS pairs with 100-ohm differential impedance for the DQS signals.
Estimated: at full CPU + DDR3 + dual Ethernet activity, the MVF50NN151CMK50 dissipates approximately 2.2 W. With a 4-layer JEDEC board (theta-JA ~ 18 C/W), junction rises 40 C above ambient. Provide a thermal via array (9 vias at 0.3 mm drill on 1.0 mm pitch) directly under the die shadow to reduce theta-JB. For sealed enclosures with no airflow, derate ambient to 70 C maximum.
Sequence the Vybrid power rails with a companion PMIC such as the TPS65910 or PF0100. The Vybrid requires VDD_SOC and VDD_ARM to come up before the 1.2 V DDR rail. Failure to sequence properly can cause latch-up on the DDR3 interface. Add 22 uF ceramic + 100 nF HF decoupling on every rail pin, placed within 5 mm of the BGA ball. Estimated bulk decoupling for the 1.5 V SoC rail: 4 x 22 uF X5R 0805 ceramics in parallel.
Boot mode pins (BOOT_MODE[0:1]) must be held stable during POR and not glitched by a reset supervisor. Floating boot mode pins are a frequent cause of bricked boards that appear 'dead' on first power-up. Always use 10 kohm pull-ups or pull-downs to define the boot source. Additionally, the Vybrid's JTAG TDI pin doubles as a GPIO after reset; if JTAG is not used, configure the pin as input with internal pull-up to avoid leakage current.
Información de cumplimiento
RoHS and lead-free compliance per NXP product page. AEC-Q100 not applicable - the part is not qualified to automotive standard. For automotive Vybrid derivatives see the VF5xA series.
