MCF5485CVR200 - ColdFire V4e 200MHz MPU | NXP | 388-PBGA
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MCF5485CVR200 Overview
A microprocessor unit (MPU) is a general-purpose processor IC that executes application firmware from external memory, as distinct from a microcontroller (MCU) which integrates program flash on-chip. The MCF5485CVR200 is ROMless, meaning it requires external boot memory, and sits within the NXP (formerly Freescale) embedded processor hierarchy: ColdFire V4e core -> MCF548x family -> 32-bit embedded MPU -> microprocessor.
Key features include the limited superscalar ColdFire V4e core with Harvard architecture, an MMU for virtual memory management, an FPU for floating-point math, and multiple connectivity peripherals including 10/100 Ethernet MAC, CAN, PCI, and other serial interfaces. The on-chip encryption accelerator targets secure communications in network-connected control applications.
The MCF548x architecture pairs the V4e core with a multi-function peripheral subsystem over an internal bus, allowing deterministic I/O throughput for industrial networking. The 200 MHz grade balances processing headroom against power consumption, and the 388-PBGA footprint is shared across the MCF547x/MCF548x families, enabling frequency-grade migration without PCB redesign.
Typical applications include industrial network controllers, secure gateways and routers, building automation, and medical instrumentation - anywhere Ethernet, CAN, and PCI connectivity with cryptographic offload is required.
Design consideration: because the device is ROMless, plan external NOR/NAND flash and SDRAM on the 32-bit bus and verify boot-time initialization against the manufacturer reference manual.
This page synthesizes distributor availability, MCF547x/MCF548x drop-in family alternatives, and practical design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet. Note: this part is NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) per NXP.
Drop-in alternatives for MCF5485CVR200 — 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 MCF5485CVR200 (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Encryption Accelerator, Package, FPU, Core Architecture, Ethernet.
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View Datasheet →MCF5485CVR200 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Processor | ColdFire V4e (limited superscalar) |
| Core Size | 32-Bit |
| Speed | 200 MHz |
| Performance | 308 MIPS (Dhrystone @ 200 MHz) |
| Architecture | Harvard |
| MMU | Yes |
| FPU | Yes |
| Program Memory | ROMless (external memory required) |
| Data Bus Width | 32 bit |
| Peripherals | Ethernet, CAN, PCI, encryption accelerator |
| Series | MCF548x ColdFire |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Package | 388-PBGA (27 x 27 mm) |
| Pin Compatibility | Pin-compatible with MCF547x family |
| RoHS Status | Details per NXP environmental page |
MCF5485CVR200 388-pbga (27 x 27 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for MCF5485CVR200 (388-pbga (27 x 27 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 MCF5485CVR200.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
MCF5485CVR200 is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Network Controllers, Secure Network Gateways and Routers, Building Automation Controllers, Medical Instrumentation Control, Embedded PCI / CompactPCI Boards, Legacy Sustaining Engineering (EOL Buffer).
Industrial Network Controllers
The MCF5485CVR200 fits industrial network controllers because its 200 MHz ColdFire V4e core (308 MIPS) with MMU can run a full TCP/IP stack while dedicated 10/100 Ethernet MAC, CAN, and PCI peripherals move fieldbus and backplane traffic without CPU intervention. Its hardware encryption accelerator secures industrial communication links, a growing requirement in Industry 4.0 retrofits. Typical topology places the MPU at the center of a controller card with external NOR flash for firmware and SDRAM for run-time data over the 32-bit bus. The determinism of the Harvard-architecture core supports cyclic control tasks, and the pin-compatible family allows cost-reduced variants (MCF5471/5472) for derivative products without PCB respin.
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Secure Network Gateways and Routers
For secure gateways, the MCF5485CVR200 offers the combination that software-only solutions struggle with: Ethernet MAC plus a hardware encryption accelerator that offloads cryptographic processing from the 200 MHz V4e core. The MMU supports full embedded Linux or RTOS memory protection needed for multi-service gateway firmware, while 308 MIPS of Dhrystone throughput handles routing, firewall, and tunneling workloads at industrial data rates. PCI connectivity allows additional network interface expansion, and CAN covers management-plane communication. Because the device is NRND, new gateway designs should consider this part only for sustaining existing platforms; its drop-in family (MCF5484, MCF5475) enables BOM optimization of fielded gateway hardware.
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Building Automation Controllers
Building automation controllers benefit from the MCF5485CVR200's blend of connectivity and control: Ethernet for BACnet/IP backbones, CAN for device-level fieldbuses, and sufficient 200 MHz processing for scheduling, HVAC control loops, and protocol translation. The MMU permits protected multitasking where tenant-facing and management firmware are isolated. The FPU accelerates floating-point control algorithms such as PID loops common in HVAC applications. The 388-PBGA footprint supports dense multi-port controller cards, and the pin-compatible MCF547x derivatives let product families span entry (MCF5472ZP200, on XAIPART) to premium (MCF5485) tiers from one PCB platform - reducing development and qualification cost across a controller lineup.
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Medical Instrumentation Control
Medical instruments such as laboratory analyzers and patient-data concentrators require the MCF5485CVR200's mix of deterministic control, Ethernet for hospital network integration, and FPU-accelerated signal processing at 200 MHz. The MMU provides the memory protection valuable in software-validation regimes, isolating measurement firmware from communication stacks. The encryption accelerator supports patient-data security requirements for networked devices. The 32-bit external bus supports the substantial SDRAM needed by acquisition buffers. Note for new medical designs: the NRND status means this MPU is appropriate for sustaining validated legacy platforms where requalification of a new processor would be costly, while new instrument projects should select a current-generation processor with long-term availability commitments.
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Embedded PCI / CompactPCI Boards
The MCF5485CVR200's integrated PCI controller makes it a natural CPU for embedded PCI and CompactPCI processor boards, historically common in industrial PCs and telecom line cards. The 200 MHz V4e core with 308 MIPS executes board management firmware and protocol stacks while the PCI block bridges to host systems at full bus bandwidth. Ethernet MAC enables management ports, and the MMU supports robust multitasking firmware. The ROMless design gives OEMs full control of boot firmware on their own flash devices - important for security-customized boards. Within the pin-compatible family, board vendors can populate MCF5471/5472 (lower cost) or MCF5484/5485 (full feature) on identical PCBs, simplifying product-tier management and end-of-life substitutions.
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Legacy Sustaining Engineering (EOL Buffer)
A distinctive application of the MCF5485CVR200 today is sustaining engineering: keeping fielded ColdFire platforms alive after NXP moved the family to NRND. Design teams use its pin-compatible family members (MCF5484CVR200, MCF5475VR200, MCF5474VR200) as firmware-compatible spares for production lines, matching speed grade (200 MHz) and package (388-PBGA, 27 x 27 mm) exactly. The encryption accelerator and peripheral set of the MCF5485 preserve full functionality, while reduced variants serve where firmware does not touch the omitted blocks. This page consolidates family cross-compatibility and distributor sourcing to support last-time-buy planning and authorized/excess channel qualification - information not found in any single datasheet.
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Engineering reference data for MCF5485CVR200 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MCF5484CVR200 | MCF5485CZP200 | MCF5475VR200 | MCF5474VR200 | MCF5472ZP200 | MCF5471VR200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 388-PBGA (27 x 27 mm) | 388-PBGA - same | 388-PBGA - same | 388-PBGA - same | 388-PBGA - same | 388-PBGA - same | 388-PBGA - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | 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 | ColdFire V4e, 200 MHz |
| Performance | 308 MIPS @ 200 MHz | 308 MIPS | 308 MIPS | 308 MIPS | 308 MIPS | 308 MIPS | 308 MIPS |
| MMU / FPU | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
| Peripheral Set | Full (Ethernet, CAN, PCI, serial) | Reduced | Full - same | Reduced | Reduced | Reduced | Most reduced |
Key Differentiators
- Full peripheral complement in the MCF548x family (vs MCF5484CVR200)
- Hardware encryption accelerator (vs MCF5471VR200)
- Highest-feature variant for one PCB platform (vs MCF5472ZP200)
Design Notes
The MCF5485CVR200 is NRND per NXP. Any new design-in carries discontinuation risk; existing designs should secure stock through authorized distributors (DigiKey, Mouser, Newark) or XAIPART quote before the last-time-buy window is announced. Confirm the full peripheral set of any MCF547x/MCF548x substitute against your firmware's actual peripheral usage - the families are pin-compatible but peripheral loading differs, so a hardware drop-in can still fail if firmware accesses a block absent on the substitute.
Estimated: a 200 MHz ColdFire V4e with PCI, Ethernet, and encryption blocks typically dissipates on the order of 1-2 W; exact figures are not in the verified data, so consult the MCF548x datasheet power tables. The 388-PBGA dissipates through the PCB - use solid ground-plane copper coverage under the 27 x 27 mm ball field and thermal vias to inner layers. Verify junction temperature against the datasheet maximum for your enclosure ambient before finalizing airflow.
The ROMless architecture mandates external NOR flash and SDRAM on the 32-bit bus. Match trace lengths within the datasheet skew budget, terminate address/control lines per the reference manual, and keep the 27 x 27 mm BGA breakout to via-in-pad or dog-bone patterns with at least one solid via farm per power ball. Follow the MCF548x reference manual's boot-configuration pin strapping exactly; incorrect boot-mode strapping is a common first-bring-up failure on this family.
Compliance Information
NXP provides a material declaration PDF (nxp.com/mcds/MCF5485CVR200.pdf) listing constituent materials; RoHS/REACH compliance status should be confirmed from that declaration or the NXP environmental quality page. No explicit compliance claims appear in the verified snippets.