MCF54454VR266 - Coldfire V4 MPU, 266MHz, 360-TEPBGA | NXP
MPN: MCF54454VR266 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24.66 | $24.66 |
| 10 | $22.5 | $225.00 |
| 100 | $20 | $2,000.00 |
| 500 | $18.5 | $9,250.00 |
| 1,000 | $17.2 | $17,200.00 |
MCF54454VR266 Overview
A microprocessor (MPU) is a system-on-chip that integrates a CPU core, memory controllers, peripheral interfaces, and interrupt logic into a single IC. Within the broader hierarchy, the MCF54454VR266 sits as: 32-bit MPU -> ColdFire V4 family -> Freescale/NXP embedded processor portfolio -> embedded microprocessor -> semiconductor IC. ColdFire is a 32-bit variable-length instruction-set architecture derived from the Motorola 68000 family, designed to deliver 68k software compatibility with significantly higher code density and lower power consumption than its predecessor.
Key features include 132 GPIO lines, integrated Ethernet MAC, USB OTG (On-The-Go), PCI interface, and a DDR memory controller. Connectivity peripherals encompass I2C, SPI, SSI (Synchronous Serial Interface), and UART/USART channels. An MMU (Memory Management Unit) is included for running protected operating systems, and the integrated DMA (Direct Memory Access) controller offloads data movement from the core. An FPU (Floating-Point Unit) is included in this variant for hardware-accelerated single-precision floating-point math.
The ColdFire V4 core uses a 7-stage pipeline with branch prediction and a unified L1 cache, achieving 1.56 Dhrystone MIPS per MHz at the 266 MHz top speed. Operating voltages include 1.8V, 2.5V, and 3.3V rails, allowing flexible I/O interfacing with external SDRAM, NOR flash, and peripheral devices. The 360-TEPBGA package exposes extensive pin count for parallel memory buses and multiple peripheral interfaces.
Typical applications include industrial automation controllers, networked printers, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, medical instrumentation, automotive infotainment prototypes, and any embedded Linux/uClinux system requiring Ethernet connectivity and rich I/O. Drop-in variants MCF54452VR266, MCF54453VR266, and MCF54455VR266 share the same 360-TEPBGA footprint and most peripheral blocks.
When designing with this device, verify PCB layout supports the 1.0 mm (or finer) BGA pitch and use multi-layer controlled-impedance routing for DDR memory signals. Note that this MPN is End of Life per the manufacturer product page - confirm last-time-buy windows before committing to new designs.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in MCF5445x sibling recommendations, and practical engineering guidance not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for MCF54454VR266 — 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 MCF54454VR266 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Mounting Type, Ethernet, USB, RoHS Status, MMU.
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View Datasheet →MCF54454VR266 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Processor | ColdFire V4 |
| Core Size | 32-Bit |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 266 MHz |
| Program Memory Type | ROMless (external flash required) |
| Package | 360-TEPBGA (23x23 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Number of I/O | 132 |
| Connectivity | I2C, SPI, SSI, UART/USART, USB OTG |
| Peripherals | DMA, WDT (Watchdog Timer) |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8V / 2.5V / 3.3V |
| MMU (Memory Management Unit) | Yes |
| FPU (Floating-Point Unit) | Present (this variant) |
| Ethernet MAC | Integrated |
| PCI Interface | Integrated |
| USB OTG | Integrated |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
MCF54454VR266 360-tepbga (23x23 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MCF54454VR266 (360-tepbga (23x23 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 MCF54454VR266.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MCF54454VR266 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Automation Controllers, Networked Printers and MFPs, Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals, Medical Instrumentation and Patient Monitoring, Automotive Infotainment Prototypes, Embedded Linux/uClinux Gateways.
Industrial Automation Controllers
The MCF54454VR266 fits industrial automation controllers because its 266 MHz ColdFire V4 core delivers roughly 415 DMIPS, ample horsepower for real-time PLC scan loops while the integrated Ethernet MAC and UART/USART channels handle Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, and PROFINET-class fieldbus traffic. The MMU enables deterministic process isolation when running an RTOS such as MQX or uClinux for higher-level HMI tasks. ColdFire's 68k-compatible instruction set keeps legacy factory-automation code portable with minimal rewrite, and the 360-TEPBGA package supports the wide parallel bus and 132 GPIO required for multi-axis motion control and discrete I/O expansion via external shift registers. Compared with smaller ARM Cortex-M3 controllers, the MCF54454 trades raw efficiency for richer on-chip peripherals, so it suits single-board controllers rather than distributed sensor nodes.
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Networked Printers and MFPs
The MCF54454VR266 is well-suited for networked printers and multifunction peripherals because the integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC, USB OTG, and PCI controller cover the wired networking and scanner interface needs without external bridge chips. The 266 MHz ColdFire V4 core handles page rasterization, JPEG/PDF decode, and embedded Web server tasks simultaneously, while the DMA controller offloads scan-line transfers to keep the CPU available for image processing. The MMU allows uClinux to host the printer's HTTP and IPP stack alongside proprietary firmware, providing a clean security boundary. The 360-TEPBGA package accommodates the parallel NAND flash and DDR memory needed to buffer large print jobs, and the 132 GPIO count is sufficient for status LEDs, keypads, and stepper-motor control in a single-chip BOM.
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Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals
POS terminals benefit from the MCF54454VR266 because its integrated Ethernet, USB OTG, and PCI interface cover payment-terminal connectivity, magnetic-stripe reader attachment, and printer peripherals in one chip. The 266 MHz ColdFire V4 core runs cryptographic libraries (RSA, AES) for PIN-pad security modules with adequate margin, and the integrated FPU accelerates floating-point math for tax and currency conversion calculations. ColdFire's deterministic interrupt response supports the latency-sensitive parts of the EMV transaction flow, while the MMU allows clean separation between a secure payment kernel and a general-purpose Linux stack for the merchant-facing UI. The 360-TEPBGA footprint supports the parallel flash and external DRAM needed for full-page signature capture and receipt rendering without external controllers.
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Medical Instrumentation and Patient Monitoring
Patient-monitoring devices use the MCF54454VR266 because its ColdFire V4 core can drive a graphical patient display while simultaneously sampling ECG, SpO2, and respiration channels via the integrated SSI and I2C interfaces to AFE chips. The integrated FPU speeds up the DSP-style filters used for heart-rate and arrhythmia detection, while the Watchdog Timer and the MMU's memory protection enable IEC 62304-compliant firmware architectures. The MMU allows running a Linux-based UI and a small RTOS for hard-real-time control on the same silicon, providing a single-chip solution that simplifies BOM and agency certification. Compared with newer Cortex-M parts, the MCF54454VR266 offers more on-chip connectivity (Ethernet + USB OTG + PCI) for bedside-monitor hospital-network connectivity with fewer external components.
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Automotive Infotainment Prototypes
The MCF54454VR266 sees use in automotive infotainment reference designs and prototypes because of its rich peripheral set including Ethernet AVB, USB OTG, PCI, and multiple UART channels for head-unit connectivity. The 266 MHz ColdFire V4 delivers enough throughput for early-generation automotive HMI rendering and CAN/Most gateway bridging, while the MMU isolates the infotainment Linux stack from critical driver-assistance code. Freescale/NXP originally targeted the ColdFire V4 family at telematics and entry-level infotainment, so legacy automotive software bases are largely portable. Note that this part is NOT AEC-Q100 qualified for full automotive deployment - the MCF54454VR266 is suitable only for prototype and pre-production work, not for series production automotive ECUs.
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Embedded Linux/uClinux Gateways
The MCF54454VR266 is a natural fit for compact embedded Linux or uClinux gateways because the MMU enables full virtual-memory kernel support, while the integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC and USB OTG provide wired networking plus cellular-modem attachment. The 266 MHz ColdFire V4 runs OpenWrt-class network stacks with several tens of Mbps throughput, suitable for industrial IoT edge gateways and remote-management appliances. The DMA controller moves packet data between network interfaces without CPU intervention, leaving headroom for application-level encryption and protocol translation (Modbus, MQTT). The 360-TEPBGA package supports the parallel DDR memory and external NOR/NAND flash required for a robust root filesystem and OTA update storage, and the 132 GPIO count provides local sensor and digital-I/O integration without external expanders.
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Engineering reference data for MCF54454VR266 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MCF54455VR266 | MCF54453VR266 | MCF54452VR266 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 360-TEPBGA (23x23 mm) | 360-TEPBGA (23x23 mm) - same | 360-TEPBGA (23x23 mm) - same | 360-TEPBGA (23x23 mm) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core Architecture | ColdFire V4 (32-bit) | ColdFire V4 (32-bit) | ColdFire V4 (32-bit) | ColdFire V4 (32-bit) |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 266 MHz | 266 MHz | 266 MHz | 266 MHz |
| Program Memory | ROMless (external flash required) | ROMless | ROMless | ROMless |
| USB OTG | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated |
| Lifecycle Status | End of Life | End of Life | End of Life | End of Life |
Key Differentiators
- 32-bit ColdFire V4 architecture with MMU and FPU (vs MCF54452VR266)
- Wide peripheral integration (vs MCF54453VR266)
- 266 MHz top speed with same-package siblings (vs MCF54455VR266)
Design Notes
The 360-TEPBGA package requires careful thermal management, especially when the device operates at 266 MHz under sustained load. Use thermal vias beneath the die-expose pad to a copper pour on the bottom layer, and estimate a heatsink requirement using a 35 C/W Theta_JA reference value [DATA_NEEDED: confirm exact theta_JA in the datasheet thermal section]. In closed enclosures, derate clock speed via the on-chip PLL configuration if junction temperature approaches 105 C.
Route the parallel DDR memory data bus with controlled-impedance microstrip or stripline traces, matched within +/-50 ps skew across byte lanes. Place the 360-BGA breakout escape through the innermost signal layers and fan out the inner rows using dog-bone or via-in-pad patterns depending on your assembly house capability. Decouple each of the 1.8V, 2.5V, and 3.3V rails with 100 nF X7R ceramics within 2 mm of the corresponding balls, and add bulk electrolytic or tantalum capacitors near the regulator outputs.
Because MCF54454VR266 is End of Life, do not use it for new designs without first checking NXP's last-time-buy window and securing BOM-aligned inventory for the product lifecycle. The ROMless variant requires validated boot code in external flash - in-circuit programming errors here will brick the board. Also verify the cold-reset configuration pins (boot mode, PLL bypass) before power-up using a logic analyzer on the reset sequence to avoid slow boot due to misconfigured source-clock selection.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per NXP product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - the MCF5445x family targets industrial and consumer, not automotive series production. End-of-life status per NXP product page.
