MCF5474VR200 - ColdFire V4e 200MHz MPU 388-PBGA | NXP
MPN: MCF5474VR200 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $34.5 | $34.50 |
| 10 | $31.8 | $318.00 |
| 100 | $29.2 | $2,920.00 |
| 500 | $27.1 | $13,550.00 |
| 1,000 | $25.4 | $25,400.00 |
MCF5474VR200 Overview
A microprocessor unit (MPU) is a central processing device that executes application code from external memory and relies on peripheral integration to reduce system component count. The MCF547x sits in the embedded-processor hierarchy between microcontroller families (such as the ColdFire MCF52xx) and higher-performance Power Architecture parts, targeting networked control nodes that need both processing throughput and rich connectivity. The integrated MMU provides virtual memory management for embedded Linux and RTOS platforms, while the hardware FPU accelerates floating-point math.
Key features of the MCF5474VR200 include the ColdFire V4e core with variable-length RISC instruction set, dual 10/100 Ethernet MACs for redundancy or gateway designs, a PCI 2.x interface for standard expansion, and a hardware encryption accelerator for secure communications in network-connected control applications.
Architecturally, the V4e core extends the ColdFire V4 with memory-management and floating-point units, maintaining software compatibility across the ColdFire ecosystem. The ROMless design means code executes from external flash or SDRAM via the integrated controller, giving designers full flexibility in memory sizing.
Typical applications include industrial network gateways, communications infrastructure, medical instrumentation control, and embedded Linux-based automation controllers, all of which benefit from the dual-Ethernet and PCI connectivity.
When designing with this part, verify lifecycle status carefully: NXP lists the MCF5474VR200 as NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs), so new projects should evaluate the pin-compatible MCF548x family instead.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, comparison tables, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, as of 2026-10-18.
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Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with MCF5474VR200 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in FPU, Package, RoHS Status, Encryption Accelerator, Core Architecture.
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MCF5474VR200 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Processor | ColdFire V4e |
| Core Size | 32-Bit Single-Core |
| Speed | 200 MHz |
| MMU | Yes |
| FPU | Yes |
| Program Memory Type | ROMless |
| Connectivity | Ethernet (x2), PCI, Serial Interfaces |
| Encryption Accelerator | Yes |
| Package | 388-PBGA (27x27 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Supplier Device Package | 388-PBGA |
| Series | MCF547x |
| Pin Compatible Family | MCF548x |
MCF5474VR200 388-pbga Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MCF5474VR200 (388-pbga 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 MCF5474VR200.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MCF5474VR200 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Network Gateway, Embedded Linux Control Systems, Secure Communications Infrastructure, Medical Instrumentation Control, Building Automation Controllers, Test and Measurement Equipment.
Industrial Network Gateway
The MCF5474VR200 fits industrial network gateways because it combines two integrated 10/100 Ethernet MACs, a PCI 2.x controller, and multiple serial interfaces on a single 200 MHz ColdFire V4e core with MMU and FPU. This parameter alignment means a single device can bridge fieldbus segments to Ethernet backbones without external communication controllers, reducing BOM cost and board area. In a typical gateway, firmware runs embedded Linux or an RTOS from external SDRAM/flash via the ROMless memory controller, with the dual MACs used for redundant uplinks or protocol conversion. The hardware encryption accelerator offloads TLS/IPsec tasks, preserving CPU headroom for protocol translation. Trade-off: at 200 MHz the part is adequate for 10/100-class throughput, not gigabit designs.
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Embedded Linux Control Systems
The MCF5474VR200 is well suited to embedded Linux control systems because its ColdFire V4e core integrates a hardware MMU, a prerequisite for standard Linux kernels, along with a hardware FPU for floating-point user-space code. The ROMless architecture lets designers size external flash and SDRAM freely, while the integrated SDRAM controller and PCI interface simplify board design. Linux distributions for ColdFire (mainline kernel M68K/ColdFire support) cover the MCF547x/548x platforms, shortening software bring-up. In a controller application, the 200 MHz core handles control loops, HMI serving, and network communication concurrently thanks to the dual Ethernet MACs. Performance consideration: userspace floating-point runs through the FPU, but memory bandwidth is shared with peripherals, so heavy DMA traffic can affect worst-case latency.
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Secure Communications Infrastructure
For secure communications nodes, the MCF5474VR200 offers an on-chip encryption accelerator specifically included, per NXP, for secure communications in network-connected control applications. Combined with dual 10/100 Ethernet MACs and a 200 MHz V4e core with MMU, it can run TLS/VPN stacks with cryptographic offload, keeping encryption overhead from consuming the main CPU. The MMU supports process isolation for security-critical software architectures, and the PCI controller allows adding additional network or storage interfaces. In a VPN concentrator or secure telemetry node, the part terminates encrypted sessions on one Ethernet port and forwards plaintext on the other. Limitation: the accelerator covers the classic algorithm set of its era, so designs needing modern suites (e.g., AES-GCM at high rates) should evaluate the MCF548x successor family.
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Medical Instrumentation Control
Medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment benefits from the MCF5474VR200's combination of 200 MHz processing, hardware FPU for signal-processing math, MMU for running a protected OS, and multiple connectivity ports for hospital networks. Instrument control boards often need Ethernet for EMR integration plus serial links to front-end analog modules; the MCF5474VR200 supplies both on-chip, reducing part count in safety-relevant designs. The PCI interface can host acquisition or imaging cards, and the encryption accelerator helps protect patient data in transit per network security policies. Its long-established ColdFire software ecosystem and toolchain maturity suit the long qualification cycles typical of medical devices, though the NRND status means new medical designs should plan around the pin-compatible MCF5485CVR200 for continued sourcing.
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Building Automation Controllers
Building automation and HVAC supervisory controllers use the MCF5474VR200 where BACnet/IP or Modbus TCP gateways need robust Ethernet plus legacy serial connectivity. The dual 10/100 Ethernet MACs allow segmented networks or daisy-chained controllers, while the 200 MHz MMU-equipped core comfortably runs an RTOS or compact Linux with a full TCP/IP stack. The FPU accelerates control algorithms such as PID loops on analog process variables, and the ROMless design allows field-updatable firmware stored in external flash. Compared with smaller ColdFire MCUs, the integrated PCI bus also permits adding extra communication or I/O expansion cards in modular controller architectures. Designers should note the NRND status and favor the pin-compatible MCF548x family for newly qualified building-management platforms.
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Test and Measurement Equipment
Benchtop and rack-mount test instruments use the MCF5474VR200 as a system controller where a 200 MHz V4e core with FPU handles measurement sequencing, result formatting, and remote interfaces. The PCI controller is a strong fit because many instrument modules are PCI-based, allowing direct host connection without bridge chips, while dual Ethernet provides LXI-style remote control and daisy-chaining. The MMU enables running Linux with instrument drivers and web-based UIs, and the hardware encryption accelerator secures remote sessions. The 388-PBGA package suits 4-8 layer instrument motherboards where board area is less constrained than in handheld devices. For designs demanding higher throughput or gigabit Ethernet, the pin-compatible MCF548x family or a Layerscale-class processor is the recommended step up.
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Engineering reference data for MCF5474VR200 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MCF5472ZP200 | MCF5475VR200 | MCF5478VR200 | MCF5485CVR200 | MCF5485CZP200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 388-PBGA (27x27 mm) | 388-PBGA (27x27 mm) - same | 388-PBGA (27x27 mm) - same | 388-PBGA (27x27 mm) - same | 388-PBGA (27x27 mm) - same | 388-PBGA (27x27 mm) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core / Speed | ColdFire V4e, 200 MHz | ColdFire V4e, 200 MHz | ColdFire V4e, 200 MHz | ColdFire V4e, 200 MHz | ColdFire V4e, 200 MHz | ColdFire V4e, 200 MHz |
| MMU / FPU | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
| Program Memory | ROMless (external) | ROMless (external) | ROMless (external) | ROMless (external) | ROMless (external) | ROMless (external) |
| PCI Interface | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated MMU enables full embedded Linux (vs MCF52252CAF66)
- Dual Ethernet MACs on-chip (vs MCF5235CVM150J)
- Hardware encryption accelerator (vs MCF5472ZP200)
- Trade-off: NRND lifecycle status (vs MCF5485CVR200)
Design Notes
The MCF5474VR200 is NRND per the official NXP product page. Do not start new designs with this part: plan a last-time-buy for existing programs or migrate to the pin-compatible MCF548x family (e.g., MCF5485CVR200), which NXP explicitly documents as pin-compatible with MCF547x. Software reuse is high because the V4e core and peripheral architecture are similar, but verify each peripheral register block against the MCF548x reference manual before freezing firmware. Confirm RoHS/reach status on NXP's environmental page, since NRND stock of mixed vintage may circulate.
The 388-ball PBGA (27x27 mm, 1.27 mm-class ball pitch) requires careful fanout: allocate at least 6 signal layers with dedicated power and ground planes, and use via-in-pad or dogbone fanout under the die area. Follow the NXP MCF547x hardware design guide for ball-map breakout of the SDRAM and PCI buses - keep SDRAM trace lengths matched within the tolerance stated in the reference manual. Place bulk and high-frequency decoupling capacitors on the bottom side directly beneath the package, and connect the PBGA's ground balls to a solid plane with multiple stitching vias.
As a ROMless processor, the MCF5474VR200 depends entirely on external memory; ensure the power supply rails are sequenced and monitored per the NXP reference manual reset requirements, and use a supervisor (POR/brown-out) sized for the core and I/O rail tolerances. Estimated: budget the 200 MHz V4e core power per the datasheet power tables rather than assuming typical MCU figures - this performance-class ColdFire can dissipate on the order of 1 W, so verify junction temperature against your enclosure ambient and airflow before finalizing the thermal design.
Compliance Information
Verified Web Data does not state RoHS/REACH/lead-free status. The official NXP product page includes an Environmental Quality section for this part - consult it or request a compliance certificate from XAIPART.
