MCF52277CVM160 - ColdFire V2 166MHz MPU | NXP | HMI LCD
MPN: MCF52277CVM160 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.9 | $9.90 |
| 10 | $9.41 | $94.10 |
| 100 | $8.91 | $891.00 |
| 500 | $8.46 | $4,230.00 |
| 1,000 | $8.04 | $8,040.00 |
MCF52277CVM160 Overview
A microprocessor unit (MPU) is the central processing element of an embedded system, sitting above microcontrollers in the hierarchy of processing silicon: an MPU executes application code from external memory but integrates key peripherals to reduce system cost. The MCF52277 belongs to NXP (formerly Freescale) ColdFire family, a RISC architecture derived from the Motorola 68000 lineage, positioned within the broader embedded processor and human-machine interface (HMI) silicon ecosystem.
Key features include the Version 2 ColdFire core with an integrated EMAC (multiply-accumulate unit) for DSP-style math, an 8 KB configurable I/D cache that improves execution efficiency from external or internal memory, 128 KB of SRAM, 55 general-purpose I/O lines, and a ROMless program memory architecture that requires external flash for code storage. The integrated LCD controller is the headline differentiator, targeting cost-sensitive graphics HMI designs without an external display controller.
Architecturally, the ColdFire V2 core employs a variable-length instruction set with a two-stage pipeline, and the EMAC accelerates signal-processing loops common in motor control and industrial automation. The external oscillator and ROMless design give designers full flexibility over code memory size and type.
Typical applications include industrial HMI panels with LCD touch screens, building automation controllers, medical device user interfaces, and factory instrumentation front ends.
Design consideration: because the part is ROMless, external flash timing and bus loading must be validated early, and the 196-ball BGA requires controlled-impedance PCB stackup and X-ray inspection capability for assembly.
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| Core Processor | ColdFire V2 (MCF5227x) |
| Core Size | 32-Bit |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 166.67 MHz |
| Performance | 159 Dhrystone 2.1 MIPS at 166.67 MHz |
| Cache | 8 KB configurable I/D cache |
| RAM Size | 128K x 8 (128 KB SRAM) |
| Program Memory Type | ROMless |
| Number of I/O | 55 |
| Oscillator Type | External |
| Integrated Peripherals | LCD controller with touch-screen support, EMAC |
| Package / Case | 196-MAPBGA (15x15 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tray |
| Supplier Device Package | 196-LBGA |
| EU RoHS | Compliant |
MCF52277CVM160 196-lbga Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MCF52277CVM160 (196-lbga 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 MCF52277CVM160.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MCF52277CVM160 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial HMI Touch Panels, Building Automation Controllers, Medical Device User Interfaces, Test and Measurement Instrumentation, Embedded Networking Equipment, Point-of-Sale and Kiosk Terminals.
Industrial HMI Touch Panels
The MCF52277CVM160 fits industrial human-machine interface panels because its integrated LCD controller and touch-screen support eliminate an external display controller, reducing BOM cost in exactly the cost-sensitive segment NXP targeted for the ColdFire V2 portfolio. At 166.67 MHz and 159 Dhrystone 2.1 MIPS, the core has sufficient headroom for GUI event processing while the EMAC accelerates filtering math common in factory interfaces. In a typical topology, the MPU fetches code from external flash, places frame buffers in external SDRAM, and uses the 128 KB internal SRAM for stacks and line buffers. The trade-off is the EOL status, which makes this application relevant mainly for sustaining existing designs.
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Building Automation Controllers
Building automation controllers benefit from the MCF52277CVM160's combination of 55 general-purpose I/O lines, external bus flexibility, and processing performance of 159 MIPS at 166.67 MHz, enough to run protocol stacks and local control loops concurrently. The 8 KB configurable instruction/data cache improves effective throughput when executing from external flash, which is how the ROMless architecture is normally deployed in controller designs. The LCD controller adds a local status display option without extra silicon, and the EMAC supports metering and sensor-filtering workloads. Because the device is end-of-life per NXP, this application applies to service and replacement builds of legacy controllers rather than new product introductions, for which current NXP processors are advisable.
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Medical Device User Interfaces
Medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment frequently requires a responsive graphical user interface with deterministic processing, which the MCF52277CVM160 addresses through its integrated LCD controller, touch-screen interface, and predictable single-issue ColdFire V2 core running at 166.67 MHz. The 128 KB SRAM provides fast scratch memory for measurement buffers while the EMAC offloads DSP-style filtering on biosignals. Designs in this space often run RTOS firmware from external flash, with the 8 KB cache smoothing execution. Compliance-focused teams should note that the part is EOL, so any medical program using it must secure lifetime-buy inventory or plan redesign; functional performance fit remains strong for sustaining legacy instrument platforms.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Benchtop and portable instruments use the MCF52277CVM160 as a human-interface processor driving menus, readings, and touch input on an LCD, while the measurement chain is handled by dedicated analog front-end ICs. The 166.67 MHz ColdFire V2 core with EMAC performs calibration math and averaging efficiently, and 55 I/O lines interface keypads, indicators, and communication transceivers. The ROMless design lets instrument makers store large firmware images in external flash and support field updates. Performance-wise, the cache mitigates external-bus latency for the hot code path. As with other segments, EOL status limits this MPU to service and continuity designs; new instruments should adopt an actively supported processor family with equivalent LCD support.
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Embedded Networking Equipment
Legacy networking and communication modules leveraged the MCF52277CVM160's external bus and general-purpose I/O to attach Ethernet, serial, and fieldbus transceivers while using the 166.67 MHz core for protocol handling. The 128 KB SRAM supports packet buffering for moderate traffic, and the 8 KB cache accelerates stack code running from external flash. Although this part does not integrate an Ethernet MAC in the verified data, its flexible chip selects and EMAC-assisted math made it a common companion processor in industrial gateways that also carried small LCD status displays via the on-chip controller. EOL status means such gateway designs must either consume last-time-buy stock or migrate to supported parts; drop-in substitution is not available.
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Point-of-Sale and Kiosk Terminals
Retail terminals and kiosks need exactly what the MCF52277CVM160 was built to provide: a cost-effective, integrated LCD and touch-screen controller paired with a 32-bit processor at 166.67 MHz for application logic, transaction handling, and peripheral I/O across 55 GPIO. The ROMless architecture supports secure firmware storage strategies in external flash, and 128 KB SRAM handles session state and display line buffers. Frame buffers are typically placed in external SDRAM due to size. The NXP product positioning explicitly names HMI as the target use case. Given the end-of-life status confirmed on nxp.com, this application pertains to maintaining installed kiosk fleets rather than designing new terminal hardware.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MCF5274LVM166 | MCF5373LCVM240 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core | ColdFire V2 | ColdFire V2 | ColdFire V3 |
| Maximum Frequency | 166.67 MHz | 166 MHz | 240 MHz |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated LCD controller with touch-screen support (vs MCF5274LVM166)
- 159 Dhrystone 2.1 MIPS at 166.67 MHz with EMAC (vs MCF5272VF66)
- Honest trade-off: end-of-life status (vs MCF5373LCVM240)
Design Notes
The MCF52277CVM160 is ROMless: all code resides in external flash, so boot configuration of chip selects and bus timing determines whether the ColdFire V2 core can fetch its reset vector at power-up. Validate external flash read timing at worst-case frequency (166.67 MHz) and temperature before layout freeze. Additionally, NXP has issued End-of-Life and Replacement Product Change Notices for this part; read the PCN on nxp.com/part/MCF52277CVM160 and schedule last-time-buy quantities before authorized stock disappears.
The 196-ball MAPBGA (15x15 mm) demands a fine-pitch BGA land pattern matched to the NXP footprint, via-in-pad or dogbone fanout, and at least a 6-layer stackup with solid ground planes beneath the ball field. External SDRAM holding LCD frame buffers and boot flash share the external bus, so route address/control lines length-matched and keep stubs minimal. Assembly requires reflow soldering with X-ray inspection to confirm ball collapse; rework without a BGA rework station is not practical.
At 166.67 MHz bus operation, external memory interfaces on the MCF5227x benefit from series termination on address and control lines and careful return-path management. Keep the LCD pixel-clock and memory-clock domains separated in the layout, and verify SDRAM timing margin by measuring setup/hold at the device with worst-case loading. The 8 KB cache reduces average bus traffic, which helps margin, but worst-case DMA and LCD refresh bursts must be included in timing analysis.
Compliance Information
EU RoHS compliant per Arrow.com product listing. REACH, lead-free, halogen-free and conflict-minerals statuses not stated in verified data - confirm via official NXP product page.
