MCF53017CMJ240 - 240MHz 32-Bit ColdFire Processor | NXP
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MCF53017CMJ240 Overview
What is a ColdFire processor? ColdFire is a 32-bit RISC microprocessor architecture derived from the Motorola 68k family. It combines a compact instruction set with an embedded processor integration model, allowing a system to combine processor execution, memory interfaces, communications peripherals, and security-oriented Ethernet connectivity. In the broader semiconductor hierarchy, the MCF53017 is an embedded microprocessor rather than a general-purpose desktop CPU or a small microcontroller.
The verified product listing identifies a 240 MHz operating frequency, 3.3 V supply, 256-ball package, industrial temperature grade, and an Ethernet media access controller. The MCF53017 family is described by its Version 3 ColdFire core. These characteristics make the device suitable for industrial networking equipment, communications infrastructure, protocol gateways, embedded control systems, and equipment requiring a dedicated 32-bit processing engine.
Because the MCF53017CMJ240 is a ROMless device, an external memory source is required for application boot code and program storage. The package also makes PCB layout, escape routing, thermal management, and manufacturing process control important engineering concerns. A 256-ball BGA footprint is substantially more demanding than a leaded package or a small low-pin-count MCU, particularly during inspection, rework, and prototype assembly.
The processor should be selected only when its documented operating conditions, pinout, memory interface, Ethernet requirements, and package design are matched to the system architecture. The target MPN is associated with industrial-temperature product data, but the supplied source set does not provide a complete manufacturer datasheet parameter table, electrical limits, or current lifecycle designation. Those values should be confirmed against the applicable MCF53017 technical reference and procurement record before production release.
This page consolidates the verified distributor and manufacturer-related search results, package information, application context, source URLs, and engineering caveats for MCF53017CMJ240. It distinguishes documented facts from unavailable parameters and does not substitute guessed specifications for missing data.
Drop-in alternatives for MCF53017CMJ240 — 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 MCF53017CMJ240 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Manufacturer, Package, Mounting Type, Ethernet MAC, Connectivity.
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View Datasheet →MCF53017CMJ240 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | 32-bit embedded microprocessor |
| Processor Architecture | ColdFire Version 3 |
| Operating Frequency | 240 MHz |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Memory Configuration | ROMless |
| Ethernet MAC | EMAC |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial |
| Terminal Form | Ball |
| Number of Terminals | 256 |
| Package Code | BGA |
| Package Shape | Square |
| Package Description | MAP-BGA brick |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Core | Version 3 ColdFire core |
| Manufacturer | NXP Semiconductors |
MCF53017CMJ240 map-bga brick Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MCF53017CMJ240 (map-bga brick 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 MCF53017CMJ240.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MCF53017CMJ240 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Ethernet Gateway, Communications Protocol Controller, Industrial Control System, Networked Embedded Equipment, Protocol Conversion Appliance, Telecom and Network Appliance.
Industrial Ethernet Gateway
MCF53017CMJ240 fits an industrial Ethernet gateway because the verified device data identifies a 240 MHz ColdFire Version 3 core, a 3.3 V supply, and an EMAC. The processor can handle protocol processing, device management, and network control while external memory supplies the ROMless application code. A production design should pair the EMAC with the appropriate Ethernet PHY and verify the exact pin assignments, clocking, and interface requirements in the MCF53017 documentation.
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Communications Protocol Controller
The MCF53017CMJ240 is suitable for a communications protocol controller where a dedicated 32-bit embedded processor is preferable to a small microcontroller. Its verified 240 MHz operating frequency provides processing headroom for framing, routing, buffering, and control tasks, while the EMAC supports network-facing designs. Because the part is ROMless, the controller must include external program storage and should be validated against the documented external bus and memory requirements.
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Industrial Control System
MCF53017CMJ240 can serve as the central embedded processor in an industrial control system requiring more compute than a basic MCU and a network interface. The verified industrial temperature grade is relevant to equipment deployed outside controlled office environments, while the 32-bit ColdFire architecture supports multitasking and protocol-heavy control software. The exact temperature limits, I/O assignments, and timing constraints must be obtained before defining the production operating envelope.
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Networked Embedded Equipment
The integrated EMAC makes MCF53017CMJ240 relevant to networked embedded equipment that must combine local control with Ethernet connectivity. The 240 MHz ColdFire Version 3 core can support network management, telemetry, configuration, and real-time control tasks, while the ROMless architecture permits application storage to be selected according to system capacity. The design must still verify PHY selection, isolation requirements, ESD protection, and the exact electrical characteristics of the MCF53017 package.
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Protocol Conversion Appliance
MCF53017CMJ240 is a plausible processor for a protocol conversion appliance that must translate between fieldbus, serial, or network-facing data paths. Its 32-bit RISC-style embedded processing and 240 MHz frequency provide capacity for protocol parsing, data transformation, and supervisory functions. Since the verified data does not specify all integrated peripherals or memory interfaces, the engineer should confirm the required converters, external interfaces, boot memory, and thermal performance in the complete processor documentation.
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Telecom and Network Appliance
The MCF53017CMJ240 can be evaluated for telecom and network appliance functions requiring an integrated communications processor. The verified EMAC feature supports Ethernet-oriented connectivity, and the 240 MHz operating frequency provides a meaningful performance level for packet handling, management, and embedded services. A telecom-grade deployment requires additional confirmation of temperature range, regulatory requirements, power integrity, long-term availability, and the exact MCF53017 device qualification.
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Engineering reference data for MCF53017CMJ240 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MCF53015CMJ240J | MCF53010CQT240 | MCF53013CQT240 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Operating Frequency | 240 MHz | 240 MHz indicated by MPN/site listing | 240 MHz indicated by MPN/site listing | 240 MHz indicated by MPN/site listing |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V | 3.3 V family indication; verify exact electrical data | 3.3 V family indication; verify exact electrical data | 3.3 V family indication; verify exact electrical data |
| Terminal Count | 256 | 256-ball class indication; verify exact package | 256-ball class indication; verify exact package | 256-ball class indication; verify exact package |
Key Differentiators
- Verified 240 MHz ColdFire Version 3 processor identity (vs MCF53015CMJ240J)
- Integrated EMAC connectivity (vs MCF53010CQT240)
- ROMless architecture for external program-memory flexibility (vs MCF53013CQT240)
- Industrial-temperature positioning (vs MCF53015CMJ240J)
Design Notes
Estimated design rule: treat the 256-ball MAP-BGA as a fine-pitch, high-routing-density package and reserve the manufacturer land pattern, ball map, and escape-routing strategy before schematic sign-off. Because the supplied data confirms 256 terminals but does not provide the exact ball assignments or recommended PCB footprint, do not derive pad locations from visual similarity. Confirm every power, ground, clock, reset, debug, and high-speed signal ball against the applicable package drawing and complete MCF53017 datasheet.
Estimated design guidance: design the 3.3 V supply with the exact processor voltage, current, sequencing, and tolerance limits obtained from the complete manufacturer documentation. The supplied snippets do not provide current consumption, regulator accuracy, startup requirements, or I/O voltage domains. Confirm whether external memory and attached peripherals use the same or separate rails, then validate the power tree under maximum processor and Ethernet activity rather than relying on the nominal 3.3 V label alone.
Estimated design guidance: calculate junction temperature from the actual processor dissipation, package thermal resistance, ambient temperature, PCB copper area, airflow, and the thermal behavior of neighboring components. The provided sources do not state power dissipation or theta_JA, so no numerical thermal result can be asserted. For industrial deployments, use the verified industrial-grade status only as a starting point and confirm the exact temperature range and package thermal limits before selecting heatsinking or enclosure airflow.
Common pitfall: assuming that a similar 240 MHz MCF5301x package is automatically interchangeable. The target is ROMless, and the verified snippets do not establish identical ball maps, peripheral sets, memory interfaces, or electrical limits. Before substituting MCF53015CMJ240J, MCF53010CQT240, or MCF53013CQT240, compare the exact ordering code, package drawing, pin multiplexing, boot configuration, EMAC behavior, external bus requirements, and software support.
Compliance Information
The supplied web snippets identify the product as industrial temperature grade but do not state RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals status. These fields remain unknown rather than being inferred from the package or manufacturer.
