MCF5235CVM100J - ColdFire V2 100MHz MCU 256-MAPBGA | NXP
MPN: MCF5235CVM100J ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23.31 | $23.31 |
| 10 | $21.5 | $215.00 |
| 100 | $19.2 | $1,920.00 |
| 500 | $17.4 | $8,700.00 |
| 1,000 | $15.95 | $15,950.00 |
MCF5235CVM100J Overview
A ColdFire V2 microprocessor belongs to the M68k-derived 32-bit RISC-style MCU family, sitting between classic 8/16-bit microcontrollers and high-performance application processors. In the broader hierarchy it is a microcontroller (MCU) -> embedded microprocessor -> 32-bit processor -> integrated circuit. ColdFire V2 brings hardware multiply-accumulate (MAC) and a Variable-Length Encoding RISC pipeline that delivers efficient integer DSP performance at low power.
Key features of the MCF5235CVM100J include a 32-bit data bus, integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC with MII/RMII interface, 16-channel eTPU for complex timing/I/O, DES/3DES/AES/SHA-1 hardware encryption accelerators, dual CAN 2.0B controllers, three UARTs, two I2C ports, two SPI peripherals, DMA controller, watchdog timer, and 113 general-purpose I/O pins. The 256-MAPBGA 17x17 mm package supports high-pin-count mixed-signal designs while exposing the full peripheral set.
The device integrates an SRAM- centric architecture (no internal flash - it is ROMless) intended to be paired with an external NOR flash or NVRAM for program storage. This separation is common in deterministic industrial applications where code is updated infrequently and the external memory bus is required for large firmware images. The ColdFire V2 core includes enhanced multiply-accumulate and hardware divide-emulated operations, accelerating fixed-point DSP routines such as motor control loops and protocol stacks.
Typical applications for the MCF5235CVM100J include industrial Ethernet gateways, motor and motion controllers using the eTPU, secure POS terminals leveraging the encryption accelerators, CAN-connected automotive body controllers, building-automation controllers with BACnet/Modbus stacks, and networked printers or POS peripherals requiring both Ethernet and USB-class interfaces.
When designing with this part, allow for the 17x17 mm BGA footprint with controlled-impedance routing on the external bus, and validate signal integrity on the SDRAM/NOR interface. The MCF5235 family is mature, and qualified alternative silicon should be confirmed against long-term availability forecasts before committing to a new design.
This page consolidates distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes drawn from NXP reference material, providing information not assembled in any single manufacturer datasheet or distributor listing.
Drop-in alternatives for MCF5235CVM100J — 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 MCF5235CVM100J (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Core Architecture, Ethernet MAC, Number of I/O, Mounting Type.
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MCF5235CVM150J
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View Datasheet →MCF5235CVM100J Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Processor | ColdFire V2 |
| Core Size | 32-Bit |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 100 MHz |
| Program Memory Type | ROMless |
| On-chip SRAM | 64 KB |
| Package | 256-MAPBGA (17x17 mm) |
| Number of I/O | 113 |
| Connectivity | CANbus, EBI/EMI, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, UART/USART |
| Peripherals | DMA, WDT |
| Ethernet MAC | 10/100 Mbps with MII/RMII |
| Time Processing Unit | 16-channel eTPU |
| Hardware Encryption | DES/3DES/AES/SHA-1 accelerator |
| CAN Controllers | 2x CAN 2.0B |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
MCF5235CVM100J 256-mapbga (17x17 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MCF5235CVM100J (256-mapbga (17x17 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 MCF5235CVM100J.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MCF5235CVM100J is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Ethernet Gateway, Motor Control with eTPU, Secure POS Terminal, Building Automation Controller, Automotive Body Controller, Networked Printer Controller.
Industrial Ethernet Gateway
The MCF5235CVM100J is well suited to industrial Ethernet gateways because its integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC with MII/RMII lets the device terminate TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or BACnet/IP traffic without an external network processor. At 100 MHz the ColdFire V2 core handles protocol state machines while the hardware encryption accelerator secures VPN or TLS tunnels to plant-floor controllers. The 64 KB SRAM buffers packet bursts during network storms, and the external bus interface attaches directly to NOR flash for firmware and an SRAM bank for buffering. Compared to a microcontroller without an integrated MAC, the design eliminates an external Ethernet controller, reducing BOM and PCB area for DIN-rail gateway products.
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Motor Control with eTPU
The MCF5235CVM100J's 16-channel eTPU offloads motor-control timing from the ColdFire core, making it appropriate for BLDC, PMSM, and stepper drives in industrial motion controllers. The eTPU runs angle-clock decoding, center-aligned PWM, and Hall-sensor processing in dedicated microcode, freeing the CPU for current-loop and velocity-loop control algorithms. With 100 MHz core clock and hardware MAC instructions, the device executes field-oriented control (FOC) within tight control periods. The dual CAN 2.0B ports also serve as the motion-control network backbone (CANopen or CiA-402), enabling multi-axis coordinated drives. The 113 GPIO pins expose enough I/O for quadrature encoders, fault inputs, and gate-driver enable signals.
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Secure POS Terminal
The MCF5235CVM100J suits secure point-of-sale terminals because its hardware encryption engine (DES/3DES/AES/SHA-1) executes PIN-block, MAC, and key-exchange operations in dedicated logic, far faster than software on the ColdFire core. The 10/100 Ethernet MAC uplinks to payment processors while UART/SPI peripherals connect to PIN pads, card readers, and thermal printers. ROMless architecture keeps sensitive cryptographic keys out of any on-die flash, supporting PCI PTS hardware-key storage requirements. The 113 GPIO pins accommodate a keypad matrix, display interface, and contactless card reader. The ColdFire V2 MAC instructions accelerate the modular-arithmetic routines used in legacy payment protocols.
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Building Automation Controller
The MCF5235CVM100J fits BACnet, Modbus, and LonWorks building-automation controllers because its mix of Ethernet, dual CAN, multiple UARTs, SPI, and I2C covers all common building-automation field buses from a single processor. The 100 MHz ColdFire V2 core runs the BACnet/IP stack plus scheduling and trend-logging workloads, while the 64 KB SRAM holds current HVAC state without external memory expansion. The ROMless architecture with external flash supports field firmware updates over the network - essential for long-life building controllers. The 16-channel eTPU drives triac-firing, PWM damper actuators, and LED status indicators, eliminating external timer ICs.
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Automotive Body Controller
The MCF5235CVM100J serves automotive body controllers where dual CAN 2.0B ports connect to body and chassis CAN buses, the LIN-capable UARTs drive window, mirror, and seat modules, and the eTPU generates PWM for lighting dimming and motor speed control. The hardware encryption accelerator secures diagnostic UDS sessions and immobilizer functions. The 256-MAPBGA package and 113 GPIO pins provide enough I/O for body controllers that orchestrate door modules, climate control, and lighting. Although not AEC-Q100 qualified, the device has been used in non-safety body-electronics domains where commercial-grade silicon is acceptable per OEM sourcing rules.
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Networked Printer Controller
The MCF5235CVM100J is well matched to networked printer and MFP controllers where the integrated Ethernet MAC provides the network port, USB-capable peripherals attach to the print engine and scanner, and the ColdFire V2 core runs the page-description-language interpreter (PCL/PostScript/PDF). The external bus interface accepts high-speed SDRAM for page buffer memory. The eTPU drives stepper-motor sequencing for paper transport and print-head positioning with microsecond accuracy. Hardware AES/SHA accelerates secure print-release workflows and IPsec connectivity to enterprise print servers, while the dual CAN ports interface with finishing-device accessories.
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Engineering reference data for MCF5235CVM100J — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MCF5235CVM150J | MCF5234CVM100 | MCF5233CVM100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 256-MAPBGA (17x17 mm) | 256-MAPBGA (17x17 mm) - same | 256-MAPBGA (17x17 mm) - same | 256-MAPBGA (17x17 mm) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 100 MHz | 150 MHz | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Core | ColdFire V2 | ColdFire V2 | ColdFire V2 | ColdFire V2 |
| On-chip SRAM | 64 KB | 64 KB | 64 KB | 32 KB |
| Ethernet MAC | 10/100 with MII/RMII | 10/100 with MII/RMII | 10/100 with MII/RMII | 10/100 with MII/RMII |
| eTPU Channels | 16 | 16 | Not present | Not present |
| Hardware Encryption | DES/3DES/AES/SHA-1 | DES/3DES/AES/SHA-1 | DES/3DES/AES/SHA-1 | Not present |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete | Obsolete |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated 16-channel eTPU timing coprocessor (vs MCF5234CVM100)
- Higher clock speed than MCF5233 (vs MCF5233CVM100)
- Hardware encryption accelerator (vs MCF5233CVM100)
Design Notes
The 256-MAPBGA 17x17 mm package has a 1.0 mm ball pitch, requiring microvia and via-in-pad PCB fabrication for breakout routing. Escape the inner balls through stacked microvias on a 4-6 layer stackup, with continuous reference planes under the BGA to maintain signal-integrity on the external SDRAM/NOR bus. Use 50 ohm controlled-impedance routing for the Ethernet MII/RMII signals and 90 ohm for CAN. Maintain length-matching within +/-5 mils on the DDR-style external memory interface.
Although the MCF5235CVM100J is a CMOS microcontroller rather than a power semiconductor, the 256-MAPBGA package dissipates meaningful heat at 100 MHz with full peripheral activity. Reference NXP's thermal model and provide a continuous ground plane plus thermal vias under the center balls of the BGA to conduct heat into inner copper layers. In enclosed industrial enclosures without airflow, derate clock frequency or apply a small heatsink if junction temperature exceeds the 105 C ambient rating.
The MCF5235CVM100J is ROMless - code MUST reside in external NOR flash or memory-mapped device attached to the EBI. Boot configuration pins select the boot source at reset; misconfigured boot pins result in a non-booting system. The external bus also requires careful SDRAM timing configuration in the Chip Select / SDRAM control registers, since wrong setup causes intermittent boot failures. Ensure watchdog refresh during boot to recover from unexpected lockups in field-deployed units.
Route the external SDRAM bus with matched trace lengths and 50 ohm controlled impedance. Place series termination resistors near the MCF5235CVM100J on the clock, source-synchronous strobe, and address/command lines if the bus length exceeds 50 mm. Place a 33 ohm series resistor on the Ethernet MII transmit clock line. Decouple all power pins with 100 nF ceramic capacitors placed within 100 mils of each pin, plus bulk 10 uF tantalum or polymer capacitors.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance is indicated in distributor listings for MCF5235CVM100J. The part is not AEC-Q100 qualified; it has been used in non-safety automotive body-electronics domains where commercial-grade silicon is acceptable per OEM sourcing rules. Halogen-free and conflict-minerals status were not present in the verified web data.
