MCF5470VR200 - 200MHz ColdFire V4E 32-bit MPU, 388-PBGA | NXP
MPN: MCF5470VR200 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
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| 1 | $48.5 | $48.50 |
| 10 | $43.2 | $432.00 |
| 100 | $38.65 | $3,865.00 |
| 500 | $34.1 | $17,050.00 |
| 1,000 | $30.25 | $30,250.00 |
MCF5470VR200 Overview
A microprocessor (MPU) is a fully-integrated CPU complex — ALU, caches, MMU, and bus controllers — fabricated as a single chip and intended to run an operating system. ColdFire processors sit in the 32-bit embedded MPU hierarchy (M68k-derived, simplified instruction set, lower cost per MIPS than PowerPC), and the V4E variant adds an enhanced integer pipeline plus optional FPU support. The MCF5470VR200 occupies the high-end networking tier within that ColdFire line, positioned between the MCF5445x and the older MCF548x. It is historically classified under Embedded Processors and Controllers > Microcontrollers / Microprocessors in component taxonomy.
Key features include 32 KB instruction / 32 KB data L1 caches, an enhanced ColdFire V4 core with multiply-accumulate (EMAC), dual 10/100 Ethernet MACs with hardware acceleration, a 32-bit/66 MHz PCI 2.2 bus controller, USB 2.0 full-speed device and host, four 32-bit timers, dual CAN 2.0B controllers, three UARTs, two I2C, and two SSI/SPI/I2S serial interfaces. The integrated security engine (SEC) accelerates DES, 3DES, AES, SHA-1/MD5 — purpose-built for secure networked control.
Architecturally, the V4E core supersedes V4 with branch acceleration, larger TLBs, and improved DMA-coupled peripheral throughput. The 200 MHz core drives up to 305 MIPS sustained, with deterministic interrupt latency suitable for real-time Ethernet/control loops. On-chip 32 KB SRAM and external SDRAM/DDR-style memory controller (plus FlexBus for NAND/NOR/FPGA) deliver headroom for protocols like uClinux, RTEMS, or VxWorks with full MMU protection.
Typical applications include industrial Ethernet gateways, factory-automation PLCs with secure remote management, networked printers and multifunction peripherals, building-automation controllers, smart-grid concentrators, point-of-sale / payment terminals, and embedded web/Ethernet servers. The dual-Ethernet + PCI combination is the classic industrial-control signature; the encryption accelerator answers the secure-management slot.
When designing with the MCF5470VR200, plan for a 6–10 layer PCB to fan out the 1.00 mm-pitch 388-ball grid and place at least four 0.1 µF/10 µF decoupling groups near each power quadrant (1.5 V core, 2.5 V/3.3 V I/O). The part is now NRND, so RoHS-compliant lead-free assembly is mandatory and a second-source plan is recommended for new designs.
Drop-in alternatives for MCF5470VR200 — 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 MCF5470VR200 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Package, Encryption Accelerator, FPU, RoHS Status, MMU.
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View Datasheet →MCF5470VR200 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Processor | ColdFire V4E |
| Core Size | 32-Bit Single-Core |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 200 MHz |
| Operating Voltage (Core) | 1.5 V |
| Operating Voltage (I/O) | 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Program Memory Type | ROMless |
| L1 Cache (I/D) | 32 KB / 32 KB |
| MMU | Yes |
| FPU | Yes |
| Ethernet | 2 × 10/100 MAC |
| PCI Bus | PCI 2.2, 32-bit, up to 66 MHz |
| USB | USB 2.0 Full-Speed Device/Host |
| CAN | 2 × CAN 2.0B |
| Encryption Accelerator | DES / 3DES / AES / SHA-1 / MD5 |
| Package | 388-PBGA, 27x27 mm, 1.00 mm pitch |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +70°C (Commercial) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (lead-free) |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) |
MCF5470VR200 388-pbga, 27x27 mm, 1.00 mm pitch Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MCF5470VR200 (388-pbga, 27x27 mm, 1.00 mm pitch 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 MCF5470VR200.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MCF5470VR200 is suitable for 7 applications: Industrial Ethernet Gateway / Router, Secure Building-Automation Controller, Networked Multifunction Printer / MFP Controller, Smart-Grid Concentrator / Substation IED, Industrial Payment Terminal / Secure POS, Embedded Linux/uClinux Web Server Appliance, Automotive Aftermarket / In-Vehicle Telematics (non-safety).
Industrial Ethernet Gateway / Router
The MCF5470VR200's dual 10/100 MACs with hardware acceleration, the PCI 2.2/66 MHz bus for external PHY or switching fabric, and the embedded ColdFire V4E MMU make it a near-textbook fit for industrial Ethernet gateways and protocol-conversion routers. The integrated SEC accelerator off-loads DES/3DES/AES/SHA-1 sessions, allowing VPN/secure-MQTT tunnels to run without burning core cycles; sustained throughput stays inside the 200 MHz envelope. Built for long-life programs at factory-floor temperatures (0 °C to +70 °C commercial grade) with lead-free PBGA assembly, the part lets designers ship a 24/7 deterministic Ethernet node with VxWorks or uClinux.
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Secure Building-Automation Controller
For HVAC, lighting and access-control head-ends, the MCF5470VR200 delivers both the dual Ethernet ports required for IP-bus segmentation and the SEC accelerator that authenticates BACnet/IP-secure and TLS sessions. Its 32 KB L1 instruction cache deterministically serves real-time control loops while the MMU shields the BACnet stack from the management UI, and the FPU accelerates trending and PID math. The 388-PBGA package supports a fan-less, conformal-coated chassis suitable for ceiling-mounted control panels. PCI host mode can accept a wireless M-Bus or LoRa gateway card, making the part a single-silicon building-automation platform.
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Networked Multifunction Printer / MFP Controller
Office MFPs and production printers need an MPU that can juggle gigabit-speed imaging pipelines, USB mass-storage hosts, and authenticated remote-management sessions — exactly the MCF5470VR200's wheelhouse. The USB 2.0 full-speed host interfaces directly with card readers and operator panels; PCI 2.2 slots the imaging ASIC; dual Ethernet gives one port for the office LAN and one for the service technician's service-port subnet. ColdFire V4E delivers predictable interrupt response so duplex scan/print operations stay glitch-free, and the FPU accelerates raster compression.
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Smart-Grid Concentrator / Substation IED
In a substation IED or smart-grid concentrator, the MCF5470VR200 acts as the secure protocol bridge: dual Ethernet for IEC 61850 station bus/process bus separation, dual CAN 2.0B for legacy metering trunks, and the SEC block for MACsec-secure GOOSE messages. The MMU runs a protected-mode RTOS to isolate SCADA stacks from operator HMI code, and the FPU accelerates power-quality DSP such as FFT-based harmonic analysis. Its commercial-grade temperature range plus industrial EMC design margin makes the part a fit for indoor cubicle IEDs feeding DERs and AMI networks.
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Industrial Payment Terminal / Secure POS
PCI-PTS payment terminals need a 32-bit MMU-protected core, accelerated AES/DES for PIN-block encryption, and IP connectivity that is hard to compromise — and the MCF5470VR200 covers all three. The dual Ethernet ports segregate the merchant LAN from the acquirer tunnel, while the dedicated SEC block performs TDES PIN translation inside a hardware-isolated engine. ColdFire V4E deterministic interrupt latency enforces keypad-debounce timing and EMVCo transaction budgets. The lead-free 388-PBGA package supports conformal-coat assembly typical of POS chassis.
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Embedded Linux/uClinux Web Server Appliance
Remote-management appliances — IPMI boards, router control planes, network-attached storage controllers — are classic ColdFire use cases, and the MCF5470VR200 with its MMU runs Linux or uClinux comfortably. The dual Ethernet ports provide the management and data planes; the PCI bus hosts an extra 4-port NIC; the SEC accelerator hardens the management HTTPS/TLS path. SDRAM plus NAND/NOR via FlexBus supports a persistent configuration store; USB device-mode allows field-upgrade technicians to attach a recovery stick. The 200 MHz V4E core is more than sufficient for typical control-plane workloads, leaving the FPU free for any housekeeping math.
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Automotive Aftermarket / In-Vehicle Telematics (non-safety)
Although not AEC-Q100 qualified, the MCF5470VR200's dual CAN 2.0B controllers make it a strong candidate for in-vehicle telematics head units and aftermarket fleet gateways in non-safety-critical compartments. The SEC accelerator secures OBD-II diagnostic uploads and MQTT telemetry, and the dual Ethernet ports support entertainment-bus segmentation from a cellular gateway. Designers should plan a careful thermal and EMI study, since the part is rated for commercial (0 °C to +70 °C) and not automotive temperature grades; placing it inside a sealed cabin enclosure is typical.
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Engineering reference data for MCF5470VR200 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MCF5472VR200 | MCF5474VR200 | MCF5482CVR200 | MCF5484CVR200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 388-PBGA (S-PBGA-B388) 27x27 mm, 1.00 mm pitch | 388-PBGA (S-PBGA-B388) 27x27 mm - identical | 388-PBGA (S-PBGA-B388) 27x27 mm - identical | 388-PBGA (S-PBGA-B388) 27x27 mm - identical | 388-PBGA (S-PBGA-B388) 27x27 mm - identical |
| Core Processor | ColdFire V4E | ColdFire V4E | ColdFire V4E | ColdFire V4E | ColdFire V4E |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz |
| MMU / FPU | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
| Ethernet MACs | 2 × 10/100 | 2 × 10/100 | 2 × 10/100 | 2 × 10/100 | 2 × 10/100 |
| Hardware Encryption Accelerator | DES/3DES/AES/SHA-1/MD5 | Enhanced SEC + USB OTG | Full SEC: DES/3DES/AES + RNG + public-key | None | None |
| CAN 2.0B Controllers | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| PCI Bus | PCI 2.2, 32-bit, 66 MHz | PCI 2.2, 32-bit, 66 MHz | PCI 2.2, 32-bit, 66 MHz | PCI 2.2, 32-bit, 66 MHz | PCI 2.2, 32-bit, 66 MHz |
Key Differentiators
- Hardware encryption accelerator (SEC) on-chip (vs MCF5482CVR200)
- Dual independent CAN 2.0B controllers (vs MCF5482CVR200)
- Identical 388-PBGA family pinout for drop-in upgrades (vs MCF5472VR200)
- MMU + FPU on a 200 MHz ColdFire V4E (vs MCF51AC128AVLKE)
Design Notes
The 388-PBGA at 1.00 mm pitch demands a 6–10 layer PCB with laser-drilled microvias for BGA escape; signal layers should be paired with dedicated GND planes to control the impedance of the dual Ethernet MII/RMII traces (typically 50 Ω single-ended). Fan-out the BGA into a dog-bone or via-in-pad pattern, keeping vias clear of the central silicon keep-out. NXP's ColdFire BSP includes reference layouts that can be licensed into Altium or Cadence Allegro to shorten the design cycle.
Estimated: with a 1.5 V core rail and a 3.3 V I/O rail, the part is expected to draw roughly 700 mA in active mode at 200 MHz. Provide at least four 10 µF bulk ceramic + sixteen 0.1 µF decoupling caps around the BGA, grouped near each of the four power quadrants. Keep the 1.5 V LDO within 25 mm of the core balls; ripple should stay below 50 mV peak-to-peak to avoid PLL jitter and consequent Ethernet clock drift.
The 388-PBGA's θJA is typically 18–22 °C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC test board, so continuous 200 MHz operation is manageable at commercial 0 °C–70 °C without a heatsink. Estimated: junction temperature rise at full load is in the 12–15 °C range above ambient. For sealed enclosures with restricted airflow, derate by 30% or attach a small aluminum spreader over the BGA lid. Avoid placing the part adjacent to a heatsinked Ethernet PHY or voltage regulator.
Do not assume MCF5470VR200 silicon revision matches MCF5472VR200 — there are boot-mode resistor settings that differ. Verify that the JTAG, RSTOUT, and EXTAL/XTAL pin states are correctly set during reset, and confirm that the SEC accelerator driver in your BSP supports the older descriptor schema. Finally, because the part is NRND, lock a multi-year buy or qualify a replacement before committing to a long-life industrial design.
Route PCI 32-bit/66 MHz signals on the layer immediately beneath the top-component layer with continuous GND reference; match trace length to within ±150 mil (3.8 mm) to keep skew below the PCI 2.2 budget. For USB 2.0, observe 90 Ω differential impedance and place the common-mode choke within 5 mm of the connector. MII traces to the dual Ethernet PHYs should be length-matched pair-to-pair rather than net-to-net.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free per NXP product page (NRND part is produced only in lead-free / Pb-free PBGA). Commercial temperature grade (0°C to +70°C) — not AEC-Q100; design accordingly for non-automotive deployments only. REACH, halogen-free, and CM conflict-mineral status taken from NXP product information; specific CM declaration document not quoted.
