MCF52258VN80 - ColdFire V2 MCU, 512KB Flash, 80MHz | NXP
MPN: MCF52258VN80 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $17.95 | $17.95 |
| 10 | $15.92 | $159.20 |
| 100 | $13.84 | $1,384.00 |
| 500 | $12.05 | $6,025.00 |
| 1,000 | $10.62 | $10,620.00 |
MCF52258VN80 Overview
What is a ColdFire MCU? The ColdFire V2 core is a variable-length instruction set RISC architecture from NXP that evolved from the original Motorola 68000 family. It offers 32-bit processing performance with code density advantages over traditional RISC architectures, making ColdFire MCUs well suited for cost-sensitive embedded control with mid-range computation needs. ColdFire V2 sits within NXP's broader portfolio between legacy 8/16-bit controllers and higher-end ARM Cortex-M devices.
Key features of the MCF52258VN80 include 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC with MII/RMII interface, USB 2.0 full-speed device/host/OTG controller, two CAN 2.0B controllers, three UARTs, two I2C ports, one QSPI, an integrated 4-channel 32-bit timer, 8-channel 10-bit ADC, and a hardware encryption accelerator (DES, 3DES, AES, SHA-1/MD5). The 96 GPIO pins and 16-bit external bus interface provide flexible system integration for industrial and consumer designs.
The MCF5225x silicon utilizes a 0.13 um process and is manufactured for low-power 3.3V operation. It integrates an internal voltage regulator that derives the core supply from a single 3.0V-3.6V input, simplifying PCB power design. The integrated encryption engine and MQX RTOS support (royalty-free) reduce development time for secure connected products such as smart grid endpoints, building automation controllers, and point-of-sale terminals.
Typical applications include industrial Ethernet gateways, USB peripheral controllers, CAN-based automotive body controllers, secure point-of-sale terminals, and networked sensor hubs. The wide peripheral mix lets designers replace external components and consolidate the BOM.
Design consideration: due to the 13x13 mm MAPBGA package, PCB layout must use microvia or via-in-pad technology to reliably escape the 0.8 mm pitch ball array. Decoupling capacitors should be placed as close as practical to all VDD/VSS pin pairs.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in equivalents from the same ColdFire V2 family, and engineering design notes not found in the original Freescale/NXP datasheet.
Drop-in alternatives for MCF52258VN80 — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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View Datasheet →MCF52258VN80 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | ColdFire V2 (32-bit RISC) |
| CPU Frequency | 80 MHz |
| Program Memory | 512 KB Flash |
| RAM | 64 KB |
| Operating Voltage | 3.0 V to 3.6 V |
| Package | 144-MAPBGA (13x13 mm) |
| GPIO Count | 96 |
| Ethernet MAC | 10/100 Mbps with MII/RMII |
| USB Controller | USB 2.0 Full-Speed Device/Host/OTG |
| CAN Controllers | 2x CAN 2.0B |
| UART | 3 |
| I2C | 2 |
| QSPI | 1 |
| ADC | 8-channel, 10-bit |
| External Bus | 16-bit (address/data) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (industrial) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| MSL Level | 3 (168 hours) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
MCF52258VN80 144-mapbga (13x13 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MCF52258VN80 (144-mapbga (13x13 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 MCF52258VN80.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MCF52258VN80 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Ethernet Gateways, USB Peripherals and Hubs, CAN-Based Automotive Body Controllers, Secure Point-of-Sale Terminals, Networked Sensor Hubs, MQX RTOS Industrial Nodes.
Industrial Ethernet Gateways
The MCF52258VN80's integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC with MII/RMII and two CAN 2.0B controllers make it well suited for industrial protocol gateways (Ethernet-to-CAN, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP). The 80 MHz ColdFire V2 core executes protocol stacks with sufficient headroom, while 512 KB Flash supports full protocol libraries and 64 KB SRAM accommodates TCP/IP socket buffers. Placed on the gateway motherboard with an external PHY (e.g., a 100BASE-TX transceiver), it can replace multi-chip discrete solutions with a single MCU, reducing BOM count and PCB area. The hardware encryption engine accelerates IPsec/TLS for secure remote-management links.
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USB Peripherals and Hubs
With the on-chip USB 2.0 full-speed device/host/OTG controller, the MCF52258VN80 can drive USB peripherals (barcode scanners, printers, custom HID devices) and embedded host hubs. The 80 MHz core handles USB stack duties plus application logic; the 512 KB Flash is sufficient for USB class drivers, while the 96 GPIO provide ample pin budget for indicator LEDs, keypads, and external sensors. In typical use, a USB device circuit uses the on-chip transceiver plus a few ESD protection diodes and a USB-B or USB-C connector - no external USB controller required, simplifying BOM cost.
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CAN-Based Automotive Body Controllers
The MCF52258VN80 integrates two CAN 2.0B controllers and 96 GPIO, making it useful for body-electronics modules such as mirror controllers, seat control, and lighting nodes. The -40 C to +85 C industrial temperature range covers cabin and underhood-mounted accessories. ColdFire's deterministic interrupt response ensures time-critical CAN frame handling. The hardware DES/3DES accelerator on the part enables secure body-module diagnostics, a feature that discrete CAN transceivers cannot provide. A typical circuit uses two external CAN transceivers (e.g., TJA1050 class) feeding the MCU's CAN pins.
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Secure Point-of-Sale Terminals
The MCF52258VN80's on-chip hardware encryption (DES, 3DES, AES-128/192/256, SHA-1, MD5) accelerates PCI PTS-compliant PIN encryption in point-of-sale terminals. With 512 KB Flash, the MCU can store a complete payment kernel including EMV and contactless stacks. Its 3.0-3.6 V supply is compatible with battery-backed terminals; low-power modes support sleep currents that suit handheld POS units. USB and Ethernet coexist on-die to support IP-connected checkstands. The integrated crypto eliminates the cost of an external secure element in cost-sensitive deployments.
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Networked Sensor Hubs
With 8 channels of 10-bit ADC, three UARTs, two I2C ports, and an integrated Ethernet MAC, the MCF52258VN80 acts as a multi-protocol sensor hub for building automation and smart-grid endpoints. The ColdFire V2 core can manage concurrent sensor polling over I2C, UART, or analog inputs while running TCP/IP and reporting via Ethernet or CAN. The 80 MHz performance and 64 KB SRAM comfortably fit a small MQTT or CoAP stack. Typical designs require only the MCU, an external PHY, a sensor array, and a small RTC for timestamping.
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MQX RTOS Industrial Nodes
The MCF52258VN80 ships with royalty-free MQX RTOS support from NXP, including TCP/IP stacks (RTCS), USB stacks, and file-system. The 80 MHz ColdFire V2 core plus 512 KB Flash comfortably host the full MQX kernel and several middleware components (USB host class drivers, filesystem, SNMP agent). This combination targets industrial node designs that need RTOS-grade determinism and proven middleware rather than rolling a bare-metal scheduler. The part's deterministic interrupt latency and MQX's tightly integrated driver libraries minimize integration risk for IEC 61508 SIL-2-class deployments.
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Engineering reference data for MCF52258VN80 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MCF52259CVN80 | MCF52258CVN66 | MCF52256VN80 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-MAPBGA (13x13 mm) | 144-MAPBGA (13x13 mm) - same | 144-MAPBGA (13x13 mm) - same | 144-MAPBGA (13x13 mm) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Architecture | ColdFire V2 (32-bit, 80 MHz) | ColdFire V2 (32-bit, 80 MHz) - same | ColdFire V2 (32-bit, 66 MHz) | ColdFire V2 (32-bit, 80 MHz) - same |
| Flash Memory | 512 KB | 512 KB - same | 512 KB - same | 256 KB (-50%) |
| SRAM | 64 KB | 64 KB - same | 64 KB - same | 32 KB (-50%) |
| Ethernet MAC | 10/100 Mbps + MII/RMII | 10/100 Mbps + MII/RMII - same | 10/100 Mbps + MII/RMII - same | 10/100 Mbps + MII/RMII - same |
| USB Controller | USB 2.0 FS Device/Host/OTG | USB 2.0 FS Device/Host/OTG - same | USB 2.0 FS Device/Host/OTG - same | USB 2.0 FS Device/Host/OTG - same |
| CAN Controllers | 2x CAN 2.0B | 2x CAN 2.0B - same | 2x CAN 2.0B - same | 2x CAN 2.0B - same |
| Hardware Encryption | DES/3DES/AES/SHA/MD5 | DES/3DES/AES/SHA/MD5 - same | DES/3DES/AES/SHA/MD5 - same | DES/3DES/AES/SHA/MD5 - same |
| GPIO Count | 96 | 96 - same | 96 - same | 96 - same |
Key Differentiators
- ColdFire V2 80 MHz vs 66 MHz drop-in speed upgrade (vs MCF52258CVN66)
- Larger Flash than V56 variant (vs MCF52256VN80)
- Integrated hardware encryption engine (vs MCF52258VN80 itself)
- NRND status with full production continuity (vs MCF52259CVN80)
Design Notes
The 144-MAPBGA at 0.8 mm pitch requires microvia or via-in-pad PCB technology for reliable breakout of the inner rows. Use a 4-layer or 6-layer stack-up with continuous ground planes under the BGA to control impedance and provide thermal spreading. Per the NXP application note AN4005, keep all BGA escape vias tented or filled to prevent solder wicking during reflow. Decoupling: place a 100 nF X7R next to each VDD/VSS pair, with 4.7 uF bulk caps within 10 mm of the ball grid. Daisy-chained ground traces under the BGA must be avoided to prevent ground-bounce on high-current switching I/O.
Estimated: with the ColdFire V2 core at 80 MHz and all peripherals active, typical power dissipation is 600-900 mW. The MAPBGA thermal pad (typically the center balls) must be soldered to a PCB land area of at least 1 square inch of 2 oz copper for theta_JA below 30 C/W. Without good thermal spreading, the part can exceed its 85 C junction temperature in enclosed industrial enclosures. A small heatsink or airflow (0.5 m/s) can drop junction temperature by 8-12 C in the same footprint.
The MII/RMII Ethernet pins run at 25 MHz (MII) or 50 MHz (RMII). Route these signals with 50-ohm controlled impedance and keep them short (< 25 mm on FR4). The USB D+/D- pair must be 90-ohm differential, length-matched within 0.5 mm. Per the application note AN4005, NXP recommends placing the USB PHY termination resistor within 5 mm of the MCU ball. Both MII and USB signals should reference a continuous ground plane to control return-current paths.
Power sequencing: the MCF52258VN80 expects VDD (3.3V) to rise monotonically within 100 ms; if your design supports hot-plug or battery-backup scenarios, add a reset supervisor (e.g., TPS3808) to ensure clean startup. The internal voltage regulator derives 1.5V for the core; do not add external load on internal regulator pins. Source recommendation: place a 10 uF + 100 nF bulk+decoupling pair at the board's 3.3V rail entry point, then a 100 nF every 2-3 ICs.
NRND status: because the MCF52258VN80 is NRND, NXP encourages new designs to move to ColdFire V2 successor parts (e.g., MCF52264AF80 with USB HS) or to Kinetis Cortex-M4 equivalents. If you must sustain a long lifecycle on this part, lock in a safety stock of 12-18 months and qualify a second source. Counterfeit risk rises significantly for NRND parts on independent brokers - always authenticate against the NXP part marking decode.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per verified distributor listings. AEC-Q100 qualification is not applicable - this is an industrial-grade ColdFire MCU; use a Kinetis or MPC automotive part for AEC-Q100 designs.
