MCF5484CVR200 - ColdFire V4e 200MHz MPU | NXP
MPN: MCF5484CVR200 ✗ End of Life| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28.5 | $28.50 |
| 10 | $26.1 | $261.00 |
| 100 | $23.4 | $2,340.00 |
| 500 | $21 | $10,500.00 |
| 1,000 | $19.25 | $19,250.00 |
MCF5484CVR200 Overview
A microprocessor unit (MPU) is the central processing element of an embedded computing system, sitting above microcontrollers in the system hierarchy by relying on external memory while integrating high-bandwidth peripherals. The MCF548x family belongs to the ColdFire line of RISC processors, which evolved from the classic Motorola 68K architecture and remains widely used in industrial and networking control systems.
Key features include the ColdFire V4e core with limited superscalar execution, an integrated memory management unit (MMU), a dual-precision floating-point unit (FPU), and a hardware encryption accelerator for secure communications. The device operates from 2.5V and 3.3V supplies, supporting core and I/O domains respectively.
Technical depth: the Harvard-architecture V4e core separates instruction and data paths, and the integrated system-on-chip peripherals include 10/100 Ethernet MAC, CAN 2.0 controllers, PCI interface, and multiple serial interfaces (UART, I2C, SPI, USB), allowing single-chip networked control nodes with reduced bill-of-material complexity.
Typical applications include industrial networked controllers, network-connected control equipment requiring encrypted communications, gateways bridging Ethernet/CAN/PCI domains, and legacy industrial equipment where ColdFire software investments are preserved.
Design consideration: this part is classified NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) by NXP. New designs should evaluate NXP's recommended migration paths, while existing production designs can continue using the MCF548x family per NXP's product change notices.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, same-family drop-in alternatives, and practical design guidance not found in the manufacturer datasheet, providing information gain beyond spec-sheet repetition.
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Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with MCF5484CVR200 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Encryption Accelerator, Package, FPU, Ethernet, Core Processor.
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View Datasheet →MCF5484CVR200 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Processor | ColdFire V4e |
| Core Size | 32-Bit |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 200 MHz |
| Performance | 308 MIPS (Dhrystone 2.1 @ 200 MHz) |
| Program Memory Type | ROMless |
| Memory Management Unit (MMU) | Yes |
| Floating Point Unit (FPU) | Yes (dual precision) |
| Encryption Accelerator | Yes |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps MAC |
| CAN | Yes (CAN 2.0) |
| PCI Interface | Yes |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5 V / 3.3 V |
| Package | 388-PBGA (27x27 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Product Series | MCF548x |
MCF5484CVR200 388-pbga (27x27 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MCF5484CVR200 (388-pbga (27x27 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 MCF5484CVR200.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MCF5484CVR200 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Networked Controllers, Secure Network Gateways, PCI-Based Test and Measurement Systems, Legacy ColdFire System Maintenance, Building Automation and HVAC Supervisory Controllers, Automotive-adjacent CAN Diagnostics and Telematics.
Industrial Networked Controllers
The MCF5484CVR200 fits industrial networked controller designs that require both real-time fieldbus connectivity and TCP/IP backhaul. Its 200 MHz ColdFire V4e core delivering 308 Dhrystone MIPS provides sufficient headroom for running an RTOS alongside protocol stacks, while integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC and CAN 2.0 controllers eliminate external MAC chips, reducing BOM cost. In typical deployments, the MPU boots from external NOR flash via its bus interface and bridges plant-floor CAN device networks to factory Ethernet. The 388-PBGA 27x27 mm package suits controller boards with generous routing area, and the MMU supports protected-mode software architectures for long-lived industrial platforms.
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Secure Network Gateways
Network-connected control applications benefit directly from the MCF5484CVR200's hardware encryption accelerator, which offloads cryptographic operations for secure communications without burdening the CPU. Per NXP's product overview, the device combines Ethernet, CAN, PCI, and serial interfaces, making it a natural single-chip gateway between office-network Ethernet domains and embedded CAN or PCI-based control subsystems. In a typical gateway design, TLS/VPN session handling runs on the encryption engine while the 200 MHz V4e core manages routing tables and protocol conversion. Compared with software-only cryptography on a general MPU, the hardware accelerator sustains higher throughput at equal clock rates, and the dual-precision FPU supports any auxiliary signal-processing tasks.
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PCI-Based Test and Measurement Systems
The integrated PCI controller makes the MCF5484CVR200 a strong fit for embedded test and measurement instruments that communicate with PCI-based data-acquisition cards or host interfaces. The 32-bit, 200 MHz ColdFire V4e core handles instrument control firmware and result post-processing, while the dual-precision FPU accelerates measurement math such as filtering and calibration algorithms. In typical architectures, the MPU sits at the instrument's control plane, arbitrating the PCI bus for high-speed data moves and using its UART/I2C/SPI peripherals for front-panel and sensor communication. Using this MPU avoids an external PCI bridge chip, and the MMU enables protected firmware partitions in multi-function instruments.
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Legacy ColdFire System Maintenance
A large installed base of ColdFire-based industrial equipment depends on continued availability of MCF548x-class parts. Because the MCF5484CVR200 is NRND, maintenance engineers use pin-compatible family members such as MCF5484CZP200 (FindIC confirms identical performance and consistent terminals/package) to sustain production of replacement boards without firmware changes. The ColdFire V4e instruction-set stability means decades of validated application code continue to run unmodified, which is often decisive versus porting to newer architectures. This application typically pairs the MPU with external NOR flash and SDRAM, and engineers should track NXP product change notices to schedule last-time-buys before final discontinuation of the family.
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Building Automation and HVAC Supervisory Controllers
Building automation supervisory controllers need robust networking, deterministic fieldbus support, and sufficient compute for scheduling and BACfront-end logic - all areas where the MCF5484CVR200 aligns well. Its 10/100 Ethernet MAC supports IP-based BACnet/IP traffic, the CAN controllers cover device-level buses, and the 308 MIPS core handles concurrent protocol stacks with an embedded Linux or RTOS stack enabled by the MMU. The encryption accelerator secures remote-management sessions increasingly mandated in building systems. Designs benefit from the single-chip integration of connectivity, reducing board complexity in sealed controller enclosures where thermal dissipation must remain modest at 2.5V/3.3V dual-rail operation.
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Automotive-adjacent CAN Diagnostics and Telematics
The MCF5484CVR200's CAN 2.0 controllers and 32-bit V4e core suit telematics gateways and diagnostic equipment that aggregate CAN vehicle bus traffic and forward it over Ethernet or cellular backhaul. The 200 MHz core parses high-rate CAN frames while the FPU and ample MIPS support position calculation and data logging. The hardware encryption accelerator protects transmitted telematics data, an increasingly common security requirement. Note that this part is a general industrial MPU, not an AEC-Q100 automotive-qualified device, so it targets off-vehicle diagnostic tools, fleet test benches, and engineering equipment rather than in-vehicle ECUs, where automotive-qualified NXP families should be selected instead.
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Engineering reference data for MCF5484CVR200 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MCF5485CVR200 | MCF5484CZP200 | MCF5475VR200 | MCF54452VR266 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 388-PBGA (27x27 mm) | 388-PBGA - same | 388-PBGA - same | 388-PBGA - same | 388-PBGA family format |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors (Freescale) | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core / Architecture | ColdFire V4e, 32-bit | ColdFire V4e, 32-bit | ColdFire V4e, 32-bit | ColdFire V4e, 32-bit | ColdFire V4e, 32-bit |
| Clock Frequency | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | 266 MHz |
| MMU / FPU | Yes / Yes (dual precision) | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Full connectivity complement including encryption accelerator (vs MCF5475VR200)
- Identical performance with procurement flexibility (vs MCF5484CZP200)
- Higher clock option within pin-compatible family (vs MCF54452VR266)
Design Notes
The MCF5484CVR200 requires separate 2.5 V core and 3.3 V I/O rails. Provide independent regulators with controlled power-up sequencing per the MCF548x reference manual, and budget core current at the 200 MHz operating point using datasheet power tables rather than estimates. Because the part is ROMless and drives external memory buses at 3.3 V, ensure I/O regulator headroom covers bus switching loads. Decouple each supply pin pair with 0.1 uF ceramics placed within 2 mm of the ball via, supplemented by bulk capacitance near the regulators.
The 388-ball PBGA (27x27 mm, 1.27 mm or finer pitch per NXP package drawing) requires controlled-impedance routing for the external memory bus, since the ROMless design makes flash and SDRAM timing critical to system operation. Follow the datasheet's length-matching guidance for address/data groups and place termination resistors per the reference design. Usevia-in-pad or dogbone fanout consistently, and reserve inner layers as solid ground planes under the BGA to control return paths for the 200 MHz core clock domain.
The most common pitfall with this family is lifecycle planning: NXP lists MCF5484CVR200 as NRND, so designs must not assume indefinite supply. Register for NXP product change notifications and define a last-time-buy trigger. Second, MCF548x/MCF547x pin compatibility is real but peripheral sets differ - substituting a 547x for a 5484 silently removes the encryption accelerator and some connectivity blocks, so verify firmware peripheral dependencies before any cross-family substitution on the same PCB.
Compliance Information
Environmental quality data is hosted on NXP's official product page (nxp.com/part/MCF5484CVR200) but specific RoHS/REACH status was not captured in the retrieved data; verify on the NXP page before compliance sign-off.
