MCF52233CAF60 - 60MHz 256KB Flash MCU | NXP | Ethernet
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MCF52233CAF60 Overview
A microcontroller is a semiconductor device that integrates a processor core, memory, peripherals, and interface functions into one package. The ColdFire V2 core provides a reduced-instruction-computing architecture for 32-bit control, while the MCF5223x family is positioned for applications requiring Ethernet connectivity, deterministic embedded control, and compact external-interface integration.
The verified product information identifies a 60 MHz maximum operating frequency, 256 KB flash, 32 KB SRAM, 32-bit data-bus width, CAN capability, and an 80-LQFP package. These features make the device suitable for Ethernet-connected industrial controllers, building and automation equipment, communications equipment, and embedded systems requiring a dedicated network interface. The family also supports pin-to-pin compatibility among MCF5222x members in like packages, although feature differences must still be checked before substitution.
The part is identified as NRND by NXP, meaning it is not recommended for new designs. Existing designs may continue using the device, but new production designs should confirm availability, migration paths, and lifecycle requirements with NXP. The 80-LQFP footprint is suitable for conventional surface-mount PCB assembly, but pin compatibility does not guarantee identical memory, peripherals, electrical limits, or firmware behavior.
A primary design consideration is that firmware, startup code, memory maps, and peripheral drivers must match the exact device variant. When reviewing the datasheet and pinout, verify package dimensions, power pins, Ethernet-related signals, CAN functions, reset behavior, clock configuration, and exposed programming or debug functions against the PCB design.
This product page consolidates manufacturer and distributor information, lifecycle status, package information, verified technical facts, and replacement guidance. It is intended to support component selection and sourcing decisions, while any unprovided electrical limits or detailed pin functions remain subject to the official NXP datasheet and product documentation.
Drop-in alternatives for MCF52233CAF60 — 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 MCF52233CAF60 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Mounting Type, Package, Core Architecture, RoHS Status, Core Frequency.
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View Datasheet →MCF52233CAF60 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | 32-bit microcontroller |
| Processor Core | ColdFire V2 |
| Maximum Operating Frequency | 60 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 256 KB |
| SRAM | 32 KB |
| Data Bus Width | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set | Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC) |
| Ethernet Interface | 10/100 Fast Ethernet controller and Ethernet physical layer |
| CAN Capability | CAN controller |
| Package | 80-LQFP (14 x 14 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Product Series | MCF5223x |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND |
| Manufacturer | NXP Semiconductors |
| RoHS Status | unknown |
| REACH Status | unknown |
MCF52233CAF60 80-lqfp (14 x 14 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MCF52233CAF60 (80-lqfp (14 x 14 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 MCF52233CAF60.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MCF52233CAF60 is suitable for 6 applications: Ethernet-Connected Industrial Control, Building Automation Equipment, CAN and Ethernet Communications Gateway, Communications and Network Equipment, Automotive and Vehicle Electronics, Legacy Equipment Maintenance.
Ethernet-Connected Industrial Control
The MCF52233CAF60 fits industrial controllers that need a 32-bit ColdFire V2 processing core, 60 MHz operation, and Ethernet connectivity in a compact surface-mount package. The MCF5223x family combines a 10/100 Fast Ethernet controller with an Ethernet physical layer, allowing the MCU to manage local control logic and network communication without requiring a separate host processor. The 256 KB flash provides room for embedded firmware, while the 80-LQFP package supports conventional PCB assembly. The design must verify clock configuration, power rails, Ethernet PHY requirements, signal integrity, and the exact MCU pin assignments in the NXP documentation.
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Building Automation Equipment
MCF52233CAF60 is suitable for building-automation controllers that coordinate sensors, actuators, communications, and supervisory logic. Its 60 MHz ColdFire V2 core can execute control tasks and communication stacks, while the MCF5223x Ethernet interface supports connectivity to building networks. The 256 KB flash is useful for protocol handlers, diagnostics, and application firmware, and the 32 KB SRAM supports short-term working memory. Designers should reserve pins and board resources for the required Ethernet physical interface and verify power, reset, clock, and peripheral assignments against the exact package documentation.
Recommended
CAN and Ethernet Communications Gateway
The MCF52233CAF60 can serve as the controller in a communications gateway that bridges local control functions and network connectivity. The supplied product information identifies Ethernet capability in the MCF5223x family and also describes CAN in related family-device comparisons, making it potentially useful for equipment that participates in both network types. The 60 MHz processor and 256 KB flash provide capacity for protocol processing and gateway firmware. Before selecting the device, verify whether CAN is present in the exact variant, review transceiver and termination requirements, and confirm the pin-level multiplexing in the 80-LQFP package.
Recommended
Communications and Network Equipment
MCF52233CAF60 is appropriate for embedded communications equipment requiring 32-bit processing, Ethernet connectivity, and sufficient flash for firmware storage. Its ColdFire V2 core provides the control foundation for protocol handling and system management, while the MCF5223x Ethernet controller and physical layer support network-connected operation. The 80-LQFP package is practical for industrial embedded boards where a through-hole or small-package alternative is unnecessary. Engineering validation should include Ethernet magnetics or PHY integration, EMC constraints, clock stability, supply sequencing, thermal conditions, and firmware compatibility with the selected NXP device.
Recommended
Automotive and Vehicle Electronics
MCF52233CAF60 can be evaluated for vehicle electronics or legacy automotive-adjacent control platforms because it provides 32-bit control, Ethernet connectivity, and a surface-mount LQFP package. However, the supplied verified data does not confirm AEC-Q100 qualification for this exact MPN, and the part is marked NRND. Automotive use therefore requires a formal review of qualification, temperature range, transient immunity, functional safety, supply status, and manufacturer documentation. It should not be treated as an automotive-qualified replacement without those checks.
Recommended
Legacy Equipment Maintenance
MCF52233CAF60 is useful for maintaining existing products that already depend on its ColdFire V2 architecture, 60 MHz performance, 256 KB flash, and Ethernet controller. Because the device is NRND, a maintenance program should lock down procurement, record distributor inventory, preserve the exact firmware toolchain, and review NXP product change notices. The most practical replacement path is usually a like-package family member or a board-level redesign to a currently supported MCU. Pin, memory, peripheral, clock, and software compatibility must be verified before changing the component without modifying the PCB.
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Engineering reference data for MCF52233CAF60 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MCF52230CAF60 | MCF52235CVM60 | MCF52233CAF60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 80-LQFP (14 x 14 mm) | 80-LQFP (14 x 14 mm) - exact package verification required | 80-LQFP (14 x 14 mm) - exact package verification required | 80-LQFP (14 x 14 mm) - identical |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
Key Differentiators
- Known base-device identity (vs MCF52235CVM60)
- Same-manufacturer family availability (vs MCF52230CAF60)
- Exact procurement reference (vs MCF52233CAF60)
Design Notes
Treat the MCF52233CAF60 Ethernet and control signals as a layout-sensitive system. Keep clock, reset, power, and high-speed Ethernet routing short, use a continuous ground reference where practical, and place required passive components close to their associated pins. Verify the official package drawing and pin table before defining the land pattern; the verified web data confirms an 80-LQFP 14 x 14 mm package but does not provide the complete pin assignments.
Design the supply rails and decoupling around the exact voltage and current limits in the NXP datasheet. The verified source confirms a 60 MHz MCU with Ethernet connectivity, but it does not provide the complete operating-voltage, I/O-voltage, or current-consumption data. Confirm those values before selecting capacitors, regulators, or power sequencing components. Separate sensitive analog or clock-supply requirements from digital switching and Ethernet power-distribution paths where the application requires it.
Do not replace MCF52233CAF60 solely because another MCF5223x part has a similar package or family name. The supplied NXP information states that family members are pin-to-pin compatible only within the MCF5222x family in like packages, while feature differences exist among MCF5223x devices. Compare flash, SRAM, clock, peripherals, supply voltage, pin multiplexing, package dimensions, and firmware memory maps before approving a substitution.
Validate thermal performance using the actual package thermal data and board copper area from the official documentation. The verified sources identify the MCU as a 60 MHz Ethernet-capable device but do not provide junction temperature, thermal resistance, or maximum dissipation values. Estimate power loss only after obtaining supply voltage, active-current, I/O-load, and clock-operation data, then check that the assembled PCB remains within the manufacturer limits.
Preserve the exact device identity in build systems and production records because the MCF52233CAF60 suffix identifies a specific flash, temperature, and package configuration. Review startup code, linker scripts, flash programming settings, clock initialization, Ethernet drivers, and peripheral pin-mux configuration whenever a family member is substituted. Firmware compatibility is as important as physical pin compatibility and cannot be established from the distributor title alone.
Compliance Information
The supplied verified data does not extract RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals status for MCF52233CAF60. The NRND lifecycle status is explicitly shown on the NXP product page. Automotive use requires separate qualification verification.
