MCF51AG96VLH - 50MHz 96KB Flash 32-bit MCU | NXP
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MCF51AG96VLH Overview
A microcontroller is a semiconductor system containing a processor core, memory, peripherals, and interfaces that controls a larger electronic product. The MCF51AG96 belongs to the ColdFire family of 32-bit variable-length reduced instruction set computer, or RISC, microcontrollers. Within the embedded-processing hierarchy, it combines a low-power embedded MCU platform with 32-bit instruction execution and integrated Flash program memory.
The verified product information identifies a 50 MHz core-speed positioning, 96 KB of Flash organized as 96K x 8, and a 64-LQFP package. The LQFP package is a surface-mount package family with leads on four sides and is suitable for automated PCB assembly. The available search results describe the device as a ColdFire V1 MCU from the MCF51AG family.
The MCF51AG96VLH is suitable for industrial control, embedded instrumentation, appliance control, data acquisition, and connected embedded systems where a dedicated 32-bit controller is preferred over a simple 8-bit device. Its Flash memory can hold firmware and application code, while the MCU architecture supports integration of control logic and external interfaces in a single component.
Designers should confirm the complete electrical, clock, memory-map, peripheral, and pin-level requirements against the manufacturer datasheet before release. Because the supplied data does not include individual pin assignments, supply-voltage limits, peripheral lists, timing limits, or environmental ratings, those values must not be inferred. This page combines verified distributor and manufacturer-linked data, source traceability, and cautious engineering guidance rather than inventing unavailable parameters.
MCF51AG96VLH is best evaluated when the target design specifically requires the MCF51AG96 device, a 64-LQFP footprint, 96 KB Flash, and ColdFire V1 architecture. For a new design, confirm toolchain availability, memory-map compatibility, peripheral requirements, and sourcing status before committing the PCB layout.
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View Datasheet →MCF51AG96VLH Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | 32-bit microcontroller |
| Architecture | ColdFire V1 |
| Processor Core Speed | Up to 50.33 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 96 KB (96K x 8) |
| Data Organization | 96K x 8 |
| Package | 64-LQFP, 10 mm x 10 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Manufacturer | Freescale Semiconductor / NXP Semiconductors |
| Product Family | MCF51AG |
| Microcontroller Family | ColdFire |
| Instruction Set | 32-bit variable-length RISC |
MCF51AG96VLH 64-lqfp, 10 mm x 10 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MCF51AG96VLH (64-lqfp, 10 mm x 10 mm package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for MCF51AG96VLH.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MCF51AG96VLH is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Embedded Control, Appliance and Equipment Control, Data Acquisition and Instrumentation, Communication Equipment, Consumer Electronics, IoT Edge Control.
Industrial Embedded Control
MCF51AG96VLH fits industrial embedded-control prototypes that need a dedicated 32-bit controller, up-to-50.33-MHz processing, and 96 KB of Flash while retaining a compact 64-LQFP footprint. The MCU can serve as the central controller for sequencing logic, state machines, local supervisory functions, and communication-oriented control firmware. The verified data does not specify industrial temperature limits, supply range, EMC ratings, or certified peripheral set, so those requirements must be verified before deployment. Use the part where its ColdFire V1 architecture and memory capacity align with the existing firmware plan and where the 10 mm by 10 mm LQFP is manufacturable on the target assembly line.
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Appliance and Equipment Control
MCF51AG96VLH can be evaluated for appliance and equipment control where a controller must combine firmware storage with moderate real-time processing. The verified 96 KB Flash capacity provides room for embedded application code, while the ColdFire V1 processor core can execute control logic at speeds up to 50.33 MHz. The device is also housed in a surface-mount 64-LQFP package suitable for automated PCB assembly. Before selecting it, confirm motor, display, sensor, safety, and communication interfaces because those peripheral specifications are not included in the supplied verified data.
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Data Acquisition and Instrumentation
MCF51AG96VLH is a potential fit for embedded instrumentation and data-acquisition control loops that require a 32-bit MCU architecture and local Flash for firmware. The verified part identity supports up-to-50.33-MHz core operation, 96 KB of program memory, and a compact LQFP package. It may coordinate sampling control, sensor selection, calibration storage, and communication sequencing, depending on the peripherals and memory map confirmed in the manufacturer datasheet. The supplied data does not identify ADC resolution, sample rate, timer capabilities, RAM, or serial interfaces, so those specifications are mandatory design inputs rather than assumed benefits.
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Communication Equipment
MCF51AG96VLH may be considered for communication equipment when the design already uses the MCF51AG96 platform and needs 96 KB Flash for protocol or application firmware. Its verified ColdFire V1 architecture and up-to-50.33-MHz core speed provide a basis for embedded protocol handling and control tasks, while the 64-LQFP package supports compact surface-mount assembly. The available search results do not specify UART, CAN, Ethernet, USB, radio, or other communication peripherals, so no communication capability should be assigned to this MCU without checking the manufacturer datasheet. The design must also confirm electrical, timing, and package constraints.
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Consumer Electronics
MCF51AG96VLH can be evaluated for consumer-electronic sub-systems that need a compact 32-bit controller and embedded Flash memory. The verified package is 64-LQFP at 10 mm by 10 mm, which can support dense PCB layouts compared with larger through-hole packages when the assembly process is suitable. The MCU may be used in auxiliary control, user-interface management, or local sequencing functions. Because the supplied data does not include operating temperature, power consumption, EMC, RoHS, REACH, or peripheral information, consumer-product qualification must remain open until those items are confirmed from authoritative documentation.
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IoT Edge Control
MCF51AG96VLH is suitable for evaluation in an IoT edge-control node that uses local embedded logic for sensor management, local decisions, or peripheral sequencing. The verified 96 KB Flash and up-to-50.33-MHz ColdFire V1 core give the design a defined code-storage and processing baseline, while the 64-LQFP package is compatible with surface-mount production. An IoT design still needs to verify low-power modes, wake-up behavior, communications, RAM, security features, and supply tolerance; none of those values are supplied here. The MCU should therefore be selected around the complete peripheral and power requirement set rather than as a generic wireless controller.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MCF51AG128CLF | MCF51JM64VQH | MCF51AC256ACLKE | MCF51CN128CLK | MCF51AG96CLF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-LQFP (10 mm x 10 mm) | 64-LQFP package candidate; exact dimensions require verification | 64-LQFP package candidate; exact dimensions require verification | 64-LQFP package candidate; exact dimensions require verification | 64-LQFP package candidate; exact dimensions require verification | 64-LQFP package candidate; exact dimensions require verification |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Pin Compatibility | 64-LQFP footprint; individual pin assignments unavailable in supplied data | Requires pin-level datasheet verification | Requires pin-level datasheet verification | Requires pin-level datasheet verification | Requires pin-level datasheet verification | Requires pin-level datasheet verification |
Key Differentiators
- MCF51AG96VLH is explicitly identified as a 96 KB Flash ColdFire V1 MCU (vs MCF51AG128CLF)
- Target package is explicitly verified as 64-LQFP measuring 10 mm by 10 mm (vs MCF51AC256ACLKE)
- Target part has a specific 50.33 MHz maximum core-speed statement (vs MCF51CN128CLK)
Design Notes
Do not treat any MCF51-family related part as a drop-in replacement based only on family name or a 64-LQFP package label. The supplied search results identify comparison candidates but do not provide complete pin assignments, memory maps, or peripheral tables. Before replacing MCF51AG96VLH, compare the official datasheets for every pin, power supply, clock, reset, debug, Flash, RAM, peripheral, and electrical-limit requirement. This is especially important because a package-size match does not establish pin-to-pin compatibility.
Reserve the verified 64-LQFP, 10 mm by 10 mm footprint on the PCB only after checking the exact pin numbering, lead pitch, exposed-pad status, and land-pattern dimensions from the manufacturer package drawing. Keep power and ground connections short where the pinout permits, route clock-sensitive signals away from likely switching nodes, and follow the datasheet decoupling recommendations once the supply and bypass requirements are confirmed. The supplied data does not provide a pinout or recommended land pattern.
Calculate the power budget only after the supply voltage, core frequency, active-state current, and peripheral configuration are verified. Estimated: power dissipation equals supply voltage multiplied by average current, but neither supply voltage nor current is provided in the supplied data, so no numerical thermal estimate is valid here. Confirm the manufacturer's operating limits and thermal information before selecting the package and PCB copper area for production.
Use the manufacturer datasheet as the controlling source for clock, reset, debug, and peripheral routing. The verified data identifies the MCU family and package but does not expose pin names or signal functions, so assigning connections based on inference could cause an incorrect board. Perform a pin-function audit after obtaining the authoritative datasheet, then mark no-connect, reserved, and programming or debug pins exactly as specified.
Compliance Information
Compliance information was not present in the verified web data. AEC-Q100 is marked not_applicable because this is an MCU and no automotive qualification evidence was supplied; this is not an automotive approval statement.