MCF52223CVM80 - ColdFire V2 MCU 32-bit 80MHz 256KB Flash 81-MAPBGA | NXP
MPN: MCF52223CVM80 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $12.08 | $12.08 |
| 10 | $11.25 | $112.50 |
| 100 | $10.05 | $1,005.00 |
| 500 | $8.95 | $4,475.00 |
| 1,000 | $7.9 | $7,900.00 |
MCF52223CVM80 Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single-chip computer that integrates a CPU core, non-volatile program memory (Flash), volatile working memory (SRAM), and a rich set of on-chip peripherals such as timers, communication controllers, and analog blocks. The ColdFire family represents a hypernym hierarchy of variable-length RISC cores descended from the original m68k architecture, with V2 specifically targeting low-cost, high-efficiency embedded designs. The MCF52223 sits within the broader taxonomy of NXP ColdFire microcontrollers > 32-bit microcontrollers > microcontrollers > integrated circuits.
Key features include an integrated USB FS OTG transceiver with on-chip 3.3V regulator for bus-powered operation, a 10/100 Ethernet MAC (only on select variants), three UARTs, two I2C ports, two QSPI controllers, a 4-channel DMA, an 8-channel 12-bit ADC, four 4-channel timers (GPT and PIT), PWM outputs, and a real-time clock with separate power domain. Security and reliability are reinforced by hardware CRC, a programmable watchdog timer, low-voltage detect (LVD), and power-on reset (POR). The part runs from a single 3.0V-3.6V supply.
Architecturally, the ColdFire V2 combines a 32-bit programming model with a tightly-coupled memory subsystem and a ColdFire-aware debug module (Background Debug Mode, BDM) for non-intrusive in-circuit emulation. The 256KB Flash is organized for in-application reprogramming, and the 32KB SRAM is large enough for USB plus TCP/IP stacks on RTOS-free designs.
Typical applications include USB barcode scanners, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, USB-to-serial bridges, industrial USB sensor hubs, and low-cost factory automation controllers. Designers favor this MCU when a small footprint and integrated USB plus communications peripherals are required without an external PHY.
When designing with the MCF52223CVM80, place the 12 MHz crystal reference and the bulk decoupling capacitors as close to the MCU as possible to keep the USB analog section stable, and route the USB DP/DM pair with 90 ohm differential impedance. The 81-MAPBGA package requires PCB microvia technology for fan-out.
This page synthesizes NXP product-page specifications, distributor stock data, and same-family drop-in alternatives to give engineers a complete engineering view that the bare datasheet alone does not provide.
Drop-in alternatives for MCF52223CVM80 — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with MCF52223CVM80 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, USB, Mounting Type, Core, Performance.
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MCF52223CVM80 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | ColdFire V2 (32-bit) |
| Maximum Core Frequency | 80 MHz |
| Performance | Up to 76 MIPS (Dhrystone 2.1) |
| Program Flash | 256 KB |
| SRAM | 32 KB |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| USB | USB Full-Speed with on-chip OTG transceiver |
| UART | 3 |
| I2C | 2 |
| QSPI | 2 |
| DMA Channels | 4 |
| ADC | 12-bit, 8 channels |
| Timers | GPT and PIT, 4 channels each |
| PWM Channels | 8 |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Package | 81-MAPBGA (10 mm x 10 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| Debug Interface | BDM (Background Debug Mode) |
| Watchdog | Yes (programmable) |
| LVD / POR | Yes / Yes |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
MCF52223CVM80 Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | VDD — 3.3V core supply |
| Pin A2 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin B1 | USB_DP — USB D+ differential data line |
| Pin B2 | USB_DM — USB D- differential data line |
| Pin C1 | UART0_TX — UART0 transmit |
| Pin C2 | UART0_RX — UART0 receive |
| Pin D1 | UART1_TX — UART1 transmit |
| Pin D2 | UART1_RX — UART1 receive |
| Pin E1 | QSPI_CS0 — QSPI chip select 0 |
| Pin E2 | QSPI_CLK — QSPI clock |
| Pin F1 | QSPI_DOUT — QSPI data out |
| Pin F2 | QSPI_DIN — QSPI data in |
| Pin G1 | I2C0_SCL — I2C0 clock |
| Pin G2 | I2C0_SDA — I2C0 data |
| Pin H1 | I2C1_SCL — I2C1 clock |
| Pin H2 | I2C1_SDA — I2C1 data |
| Pin J1 | ADC0 — 12-bit ADC analog input channel 0 |
| Pin J2 | ADC1 — 12-bit ADC analog input channel 1 |
| Pin K1 | ADC2 — 12-bit ADC analog input channel 2 |
| Pin K2 | ADC3 — 12-bit ADC analog input channel 3 |
| Pin L1 | PWM0 — PWM output channel 0 |
| Pin L2 | PWM1 — PWM output channel 1 |
| Pin M1 | PWM2 — PWM output channel 2 |
| Pin M2 | PWM3 — PWM output channel 3 |
| Pin N1 | GPT0 — General-purpose timer 0 |
| Pin N2 | GPT1 — General-purpose timer 1 |
| Pin P1 | PIT0 — Periodic interrupt timer 0 |
| Pin P2 | PIT1 — Periodic interrupt timer 1 |
| Pin R1 | RSTOUT — Reset output |
| Pin R2 | RESET — External reset input (active low) |
| Pin T1 | EXTAL — External clock/crystal input |
| Pin T2 | XTAL — Crystal oscillator feedback |
| Pin U1 | TMS — BDM test mode select |
| Pin U2 | TCK — BDM test clock |
| Pin V1 | TDI — BDM test data in |
| Pin V2 | TDO — BDM test data out |
| Pin W1 | TRST — BDM test reset |
| Pin W2 | DE — Debug event |
| Pin Y1 | VPP — Flash programming voltage (factory) |
| Pin Y2 | IRQ1 — External interrupt request 1 |
Typical Applications
MCF52223CVM80 is suitable for 7 applications: USB Barcode Scanner, Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal, USB-to-Serial Bridge / Industrial Gateway, Industrial USB Sensor Hub, Factory Automation Controller, Medical USB Data Logger, Smart Home Sensor / IoT Bridge.
USB Barcode Scanner
The MCF52223CVM80's integrated USB Full-Speed OTG transceiver with internal 3.3V regulator removes the need for an external PHY in handheld barcode scanners, reducing BOM cost and PCB area in the 81-MAPBGA 10x10 mm footprint. The ColdFire V2 core at 80 MHz easily decodes 1D/2D barcode streams, while 256 KB Flash holds the imaging library and 32 KB SRAM buffers raw scan frames. Three UARTs allow simultaneous scanner-head and base-station communication, and the 12-bit ADC reads the laser aim beam photodiode. Designers gain a single-chip USB-HID solution with bus-powered capability straight from the VBUS pin.
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Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal
POS terminals benefit from the MCF52223CVM80's USB OTG for printer/EMV reader connectivity plus dual QSPI to drive an external graphics LCD and secure keypad controller. The 256 KB Flash holds the payment-application logic and 32 KB SRAM is enough to buffer transaction records before forwarding to the host. The on-chip watchdog and LVD/POR safeguard unattended cash-register deployments, and the industrial -40C to +85C temperature range covers indoor retail environments. Designers avoid an external USB PHY and the associated EMI filter, shrinking the main PCB.
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USB-to-Serial Bridge / Industrial Gateway
In USB-to-serial bridges the MCF52223CVM80's three UARTs convert to RS-232/RS-485 via external transceivers, while the integrated USB device port enumerates as a CDC or vendor class. The 80 MHz ColdFire V2 handles multi-stream protocols at full line speed without flow-control stalls, and the 256 KB Flash fits Modbus, BACnet, or proprietary industrial stacks. Hardware CRC accelerates Modbus RTU frame checking. The 81-MAPBGA keeps the design compact enough to fit inside a D-sub connector hood, ideal for legacy RS-232 retrofit modules.
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Industrial USB Sensor Hub
USB sensor hubs aggregate multiple analog and digital sensors behind a single USB port; the MCF52223CVM80's 12-bit 8-channel ADC reads industrial sensors directly while the USB OTG enumerates as a vendor-class device to the host PC. The four-channel DMA offloads sensor sampling from the CPU, and the four timers drive precise PWM-actuator control loops. The integrated 3.3V LDO allows bus-powered operation, eliminating local power supplies in field installations. Wide operating temperature and BGA package suit harsh industrial enclosures.
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Factory Automation Controller
Factory-floor PLCs and small automation controllers leverage the MCF52223CVM80's combination of USB OTG for HMI panels, three UARTs for motor drivers, two I2C buses for sensor expansion, and 8 PWM channels for stepper/servo control. The ColdFire V2 core runs deterministic control loops at 80 MHz while the BDM debug port simplifies in-field firmware updates through the same USB connection. With 256 KB Flash and 32 KB SRAM, no external memory is needed for typical ladder-logic or motion-profile applications.
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Medical USB Data Logger
Portable medical data loggers (vital-sign monitors, glucose meter upload cradles, spirometer PC links) use the MCF52223CVM80's integrated USB device port for seamless PC connectivity without external PHYs, plus the 12-bit ADC for analog sensor capture. Hardware CRC plus the watchdog supervisor meet medical-device reliability expectations, and the industrial temperature grade covers clinic and home environments. The 32 KB SRAM buffer supports continuous logging during USB suspend, and 256 KB Flash holds calibration tables plus USB device firmware stacks.
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Smart Home Sensor / IoT Bridge
Smart-home bridges use the MCF52223CVM80's USB OTG for the host-side link to a Wi-Fi/BLE dongle plus the three UARTs to interlink legacy RS-485 HVAC and security subsystems. The ColdFire V2 core can run a lightweight MQTT gateway in 256 KB Flash while the 32 KB SRAM holds connection state. Low active power and bus-powered USB reduce wall-wart count, and the small 81-MAPBGA footprint fits inside consumer hubs. On-chip timers backlight-control and PWM dim LED indicators without extra drivers.
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Engineering reference data for MCF52223CVM80 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MCF52221CVM80 | MCF52225CVM80 | MCF52223CAF80 | MCF52223CVM66 | MCF52213CVM80 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 81-MAPBGA (10x10) | 81-MAPBGA (10x10) - same | 81-MAPBGA (10x10) - same | 81-MAPBGA (10x10) - same | 81-MAPBGA (10x10) - same | 81-MAPBGA (10x10) - same |
| Core | ColdFire V2 | ColdFire V2 | ColdFire V2 | ColdFire V2 | ColdFire V2 | ColdFire V2 |
| Maximum Frequency | 80 MHz | 80 MHz | 80 MHz | 80 MHz | 66 MHz | 80 MHz |
| Flash | 256 KB | 128 KB | 512 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| SRAM | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB |
| USB OTG | Yes (FS OTG) | Yes (FS OTG) | Yes (FS OTG) | Yes (FS OTG) | Yes (FS OTG) | Yes (FS OTG) |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0V to 3.6V | 3.0V to 3.6V | 3.0V to 3.6V | 3.0V to 3.6V | 3.0V to 3.6V | 3.0V to 3.6V |
| CAN | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Higher Flash density at same speed (vs MCF52221CVM80)
- Standard speed grade at full 80 MHz (vs MCF52223CVM66)
- USB OTG without external PHY (vs MCF52213CVM80)
Design Notes
The 81-MAPBGA package has a 1.0 mm ball pitch and 0.5 mm ball diameter, requiring PCB microvia technology (laser-drilled or stacked microvias) for inner-layer fan-out. Use a 4-layer stack-up with a dedicated ground plane directly beneath the BGA to provide a low-impedance reference for the USB DP/DM traces and to control the characteristic impedance (90 ohm differential for USB). Place the 12 MHz crystal reference within 5 mm of EXTAL/XTAL and guard the area with a ground ring. Decouple each VDD pin with 100 nF X7R plus a single 4.7 uF bulk capacitor on the inner plane.
Route USB DP and DM as a 90 ohm differential pair with length matching to within 150 mil, and avoid splitting the ground plane beneath the USB traces. The internal 3.3V LDO that powers the USB transceiver needs a 1 uF low-ESR bypass on USB_VDD; place this cap within 3 mm of the dedicated pin. For best EMI performance, place the BDM connector on the same board edge as the USB receptacle so cable shields bond to the chassis ground first.
Do not apply 5V to any VDD pin - the MCF52223CVM80 is a 3.3V-only part and over-voltage will permanently damage the USB analog block. When migrating from Freescale legacy silicon, confirm the BDM connector pinout matches the ColdFire V2 standard, not the older HC08/HCS12 convention. The 256 KB Flash requires the in-application programming sequence to unlock the Flash controller; failing to follow the exact unlock-key sequence locks the part until next reset.
Estimated: in a typical 4-layer JEDEC test board (theta-JA approximately 35 C/W), the MCF52223CVM80 dissipates roughly 0.6 W at full 80 MHz core activity with all peripherals enabled, producing a 21 C junction rise above ambient at 25 C. Verify with the manufacturer's thermal model for your actual PCB stack-up, and ensure no more than 50% of balls are depopulated if you must use a chip-scale footprint - thermal vias under the center balls reduce theta-JB.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free per NXP product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - the part is industrial grade only. Lifecycle is NRND as of 2026-10-18.
