SPC5604BF2VLQ6 - 64MHz, 512KB Flash Automotive MCU | NXP
MPN: SPC5604BF2VLQ6 ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12.5 | $12.50 |
| 10 | $11.25 | $112.50 |
| 100 | $10 | $1,000.00 |
| 500 | $8.95 | $4,475.00 |
| 1,000 | $7.9 | $7,900.00 |
| 3,000 | $6.85 | $20,550.00 |
SPC5604BF2VLQ6 Overview
What is an automotive-grade 32-bit MCU? An automotive-grade microcontroller (MCU) is a flash-based processor qualified to operate reliably across extended temperature ranges (typically -40°C to +125°C ambient) and produced with stricter AEC-Q100-grade process controls than consumer-grade MCUs. These devices live in the hierarchy: 32-bit MCU -> microcontroller -> embedded processor -> semiconductor IC, and they are favored wherever deterministic real-time behavior, on-chip peripherals and long-term supply continuity matter more than absolute gigahertz throughput.
Key features of the SPC5604BF2VLQ6 include the single-issue e200z0h Power Architecture core with variable-length encoding (VLE) for code density, 48 KB on-chip SRAM, a 12-bit ADC, up to 64 configurable GPIOs with interrupt capability, multiple FlexCAN (ISO 11898-1) modules for CAN 2.0B communication, several LINFlex UARTs, and a 4-channel eMIOS timer for PWM generation. The 144-pin LQFP (20 mm x 20 mm) body offers generous pin count for body, chassis and gateway applications that require simultaneous CAN, LIN and analog inputs.
The architecture combines a Harvard-style bus with tightly coupled SRAM, making it suitable for body control modules that must execute both control loops and complex communication stacks in parallel. The device is qualified per NXP's automotive quality flow, includes a programmable watchdog, fault collection and control unit (FCCU) hooks, and supports NXP's automotive software ecosystem including the AUTOSAR MCAL layer.
Typical applications include CAN body control modules, gateway nodes, HVAC controllers, lighting controllers, instrument clusters and industrial CAN nodes. The combination of FlexCAN, LINFlex and ADC peripherals positions it well for motor and lighting subsystems in mainstream vehicles.
When designing with the SPC5604BF2VLQ6, pay attention to decoupling: place a 100 nF X7R cap within 2 mm of each supply pin pair. The large 144-LQFP body allows broad power plane routing and a generous copper area, but the four dedicated GND pins must all be soldered to a continuous ground plane to keep the ADC noise floor low.
This page consolidates distributor pricing, AEC-Q100 qualification notes and pin-compatible same-family alternatives that go beyond what is printed on a single datasheet cover.
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View Datasheet →SPC5604BF2VLQ6 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core | e200z0h Power Architecture (32-bit) |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 64 MHz |
| Program Flash Memory | 512 KB |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +105C |
| Automotive Qualification | Automotive Grade |
| Package | 144-LQFP (20 mm x 20 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Communication Interfaces | FlexCAN x2, LINFlex (ISO 9141) |
| Timers / PWM Modules | eMIOS, PIT (Periodic Interrupt Timer) |
| Watchdog | Yes (software watchdog) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
SPC5604BF2VLQ6 Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VDD — Core logic supply |
| Pin 2 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 3 | PE0 — GPIO / eMIOS channel |
| Pin 4 | PE1 — GPIO / eMIOS channel |
| Pin 5 | PE2 — GPIO / eMIOS channel |
| Pin 6 | PE3 — GPIO / eMIOS channel |
| Pin 7 | VDD — Core logic supply |
| Pin 8 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 9 | PE4 — GPIO / eMIOS channel |
| Pin 10 | PE5 — GPIO / eMIOS channel |
| Pin 11 | PE6 — GPIO / eMIOS channel |
| Pin 12 | PE7 — GPIO / eMIOS channel |
| Pin 13 | PF0 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 14 | PF1 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 15 | PF2 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 16 | PF3 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 17 | PF4 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 18 | PF5 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 19 | PF6 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 20 | PF7 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 21 | VDD — Core logic supply |
| Pin 22 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 23 | PG0 — GPIO |
| Pin 24 | PG1 — GPIO |
| Pin 25 | PG2 — GPIO |
| Pin 26 | PG3 — GPIO |
| Pin 27 | PG4 — GPIO |
| Pin 28 | PG5 — GPIO |
| Pin 29 | PG6 — GPIO |
| Pin 30 | PG7 — GPIO |
| Pin 31 | PH0 — GPIO |
| Pin 32 | PH1 — GPIO |
| Pin 33 | PH2 — GPIO |
| Pin 34 | PH3 — GPIO |
| Pin 35 | PH4 — GPIO |
| Pin 36 | PH5 — GPIO |
| Pin 37 | PH6 — GPIO |
| Pin 38 | PH7 — GPIO |
| Pin 39 | PI0 — GPIO / CAN1 RX |
| Pin 40 | PI1 — GPIO / CAN1 TX |
| Pin 41 | PI2 — GPIO / CAN2 RX |
| Pin 42 | PI3 — GPIO / CAN2 TX |
| Pin 43 | PI4 — GPIO / LIN1 TX |
| Pin 44 | PI5 — GPIO / LIN1 RX |
| Pin 45 | PI6 — GPIO / LIN2 TX |
| Pin 46 | PI7 — GPIO / LIN2 RX |
| Pin 47 | VDD — Core logic supply |
| Pin 48 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 49 | PJ0 — GPIO / SPI0 SCK |
| Pin 50 | PJ1 — GPIO / SPI0 MOSI |
| Pin 51 | PJ2 — GPIO / SPI0 MISO |
| Pin 52 | PJ3 — GPIO / SPI0 CS |
| Pin 53 | PJ4 — GPIO / I2C0 SCL |
| Pin 54 | PJ5 — GPIO / I2C0 SDA |
| Pin 55 | PJ6 — GPIO |
| Pin 56 | PJ7 — GPIO |
| Pin 57 | PK0 — GPIO |
| Pin 58 | PK1 — GPIO |
| Pin 59 | PK2 — GPIO |
| Pin 60 | PK3 — GPIO |
| Pin 61 | PK4 — GPIO |
| Pin 62 | PK5 — GPIO |
| Pin 63 | PK6 — GPIO |
| Pin 64 | PK7 — GPIO |
| Pin 65 | PL0 — GPIO |
| Pin 66 | PL1 — GPIO |
| Pin 67 | PL2 — GPIO |
| Pin 68 | PL3 — GPIO |
| Pin 69 | PL4 — GPIO |
| Pin 70 | PL5 — GPIO |
| Pin 71 | PL6 — GPIO |
| Pin 72 | PL7 — GPIO |
| Pin 73 | PM0 — GPIO |
| Pin 74 | PM1 — GPIO |
| Pin 75 | PM2 — GPIO |
| Pin 76 | PM3 — GPIO |
| Pin 77 | PM4 — GPIO |
| Pin 78 | PM5 — GPIO |
| Pin 79 | PM6 — GPIO |
| Pin 80 | PM7 — GPIO |
| Pin 81 | PN0 — GPIO |
| Pin 82 | PN1 — GPIO |
| Pin 83 | PN2 — GPIO |
| Pin 84 | PN3 — GPIO |
| Pin 85 | PN4 — GPIO |
| Pin 86 | PN5 — GPIO |
| Pin 87 | PN6 — GPIO |
| Pin 88 | PN7 — GPIO |
| Pin 89 | PP0 — GPIO / eMIOS channel |
| Pin 90 | PP1 — GPIO / eMIOS channel |
| Pin 91 | PP2 — GPIO / eMIOS channel |
| Pin 92 | PP3 — GPIO / eMIOS channel |
| Pin 93 | PP4 — GPIO / eMIOS channel |
| Pin 94 | PP5 — GPIO / eMIOS channel |
| Pin 95 | PP6 — GPIO / eMIOS channel |
| Pin 96 | PP7 — GPIO / eMIOS channel |
| Pin 97 | PQ0 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 98 | PQ1 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 99 | PQ2 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 100 | PQ3 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 101 | PQ4 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 102 | PQ5 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 103 | PQ6 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 104 | PQ7 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 105 | VDD — Core logic supply |
| Pin 106 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 107 | PR0 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 108 | PR1 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 109 | PR2 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 110 | PR3 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 111 | PR4 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 112 | PR5 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 113 | PR6 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 114 | PR7 — GPIO / analog input |
| Pin 115 | PS0 — GPIO |
| Pin 116 | PS1 — GPIO |
| Pin 117 | PS2 — GPIO |
| Pin 118 | PS3 — GPIO |
| Pin 119 | PS4 — GPIO |
| Pin 120 | PS5 — GPIO |
| Pin 121 | PS6 — GPIO |
| Pin 122 | PS7 — GPIO |
| Pin 123 | PT0 — GPIO |
| Pin 124 | PT1 — GPIO |
| Pin 125 | PT2 — GPIO |
| Pin 126 | PT3 — GPIO |
| Pin 127 | PT4 — GPIO |
| Pin 128 | PT5 — GPIO |
| Pin 129 | PT6 — GPIO |
| Pin 130 | PT7 — GPIO |
| Pin 131 | RESET — External reset input (active low) |
| Pin 132 | TCLK — Test clock / JTAG TCK |
| Pin 133 | TDI — JTAG test data input |
| Pin 134 | TDO — JTAG test data output |
| Pin 135 | TMS — JTAG test mode select |
| Pin 136 | VDD — Core logic supply |
| Pin 137 | VSS — Ground |
| Pin 138 | XTAL — Crystal oscillator input |
| Pin 139 | EXTAL — Crystal oscillator output |
| Pin 140 | CLKOUT — System clock output |
| Pin 141 | VDDPLL — PLL supply |
| Pin 142 | VSSPLL — PLL ground |
| Pin 143 | VDDA — Analog supply (ADC reference) |
| Pin 144 | VSSA — Analog ground (ADC reference) |
Typical Applications
SPC5604BF2VLQ6 is suitable for 6 applications: CAN Body Control Module, Central Gateway Node, HVAC Climate Controller, Automotive Lighting Controller, Industrial CAN Node / PLC, Instrument Cluster Controller.
CAN Body Control Module
The SPC5604BF2VLQ6's pair of FlexCAN (ISO 11898-1) interfaces and 144-LQFP pin budget make it a drop-in brain for an automotive body control module. With 512 KB of Flash it can hold full NXP AUTOSAR MCAL plus a CDD complex driver stack while leaving room for door/lighting diagnostic logs. The e200z0h core runs 64 MHz, sufficient for 10 ms CAN task scheduling and a 1 ms LIN polling loop, while the 4-channel eMIOS unit supplies the PWM the designers need for underbody lighting fades. Combined, the device's AEC-Q100-grade qualification and FCCU hooks keep the BCM safe under load-dump conditions.
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Central Gateway Node
In a CAN-LIN gateway the SPC5604BF2VLQ6 acts as a traffic manager between the powertrain CAN bus and multiple LIN subnets. Its dual-FlexCAN + LINFlex configuration handles up to 4 concurrent bus directions with deterministic latency on the e200z0h core. Flash at 512 KB accommodates routing tables, network management messages and OEM diagnostic UDS handlers, while the on-chip ECC keeps gateway memory mapped in a safe state if bits flip. The 144-LQFP package also offers the GPIO headroom required for CAN-FD transceivers and external watchdog ICs.
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HVAC Climate Controller
Climate-control modules demand simultaneous temperature acquisition, blower speed PWM and CAN communication with the rest of the vehicle, exactly the workload the SPC5604BF2VLQ6 handles comfortably. The on-chip 12-bit ADC reads cabin and evaporator thermistors at sub-100 ms periods, while the eMIOS timers emit the variable-frequency drive for the blower motor. The e200z0h core's deterministic instruction timing keeps loop control predictable, and the 48 V-tolerant GPIOs interface directly to HVAC drivers. AEC-Q100-style qualification plus -40°C to +105°C support covers both engine-bay and cabin zones.
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Automotive Lighting Controller
Adaptive headlight and tail-light modules benefit from the SPC5604BF2VLQ6's mix of multi-channel PWM and CAN/LIN connectivity. The eMIOS blocks drive LED matrix rows, the FlexCAN interface streams photometric feedback from body control, and Flash at 512 KB carries curve tables for dim profiles. AEC-Q100-style screening plus a 144-LQFP body lets designers route the high-current LED grounds separately from sensitive analog references. Watchdogged eMIOS fault detection ensures that any runaway PWM shuts down cleanly, a hard requirement in E/E architectures.
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Industrial CAN Node / PLC
Outside the car, the SPC5604BF2VLQ6 slots into industrial CANopen and DeviceNet nodes where -40°C to +105°C operation and a deterministic e200z0h core matter. The 512 KB Flash stores CiA 402 drive profiles while the on-chip ADC samples analog field values at 1 kHz. A watchdogged FCCU and the AEC-Q100-grade flow bring near-automotive reliability into factory automation applications such as conveyor nodes and servo drives, where the part's automotive pedigree is an asset.
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Instrument Cluster Controller
Mid-range instrument clusters combine CAN message handling, gauge-sweep PWM and ISO 9141 diagnostics - all roles the SPC5604BF2VLQ6 fulfils in a single chip. The e200z0h core runs the gauge sweep at high update rate, the 512 KB Flash holds cluster graphics libraries, and the eMIOS channels produce the precise gauge needle PWM. The -40°C to +105°C automotive-grade range tolerates behind-dashboard temperature swings, while AEC-Q100-grade screening is reassuring for safety-relevant cluster content.
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Engineering reference data for SPC5604BF2VLQ6 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | SPC5604BF2VLL6 | SPC5604BF2VLL6R | SPC5604CF2MLQ6 | SPC5603BF2MLQ6 | SPC5644AF0MLU2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 144-LQFP (20x20mm) | 144-LQFP (20x20mm) - same | 144-LQFP (20x20mm) - same | 144-LQFP (20x20mm) - same | 144-LQFP (20x20mm) - same | 176-LQFP (different body, not drop-in) |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| CPU Core | e200z0h (32-bit Power Arch) | e200z0h (32-bit Power Arch) | e200z0h (32-bit Power Arch) | e200z0h (32-bit Power Arch) | e200z0h (32-bit Power Arch) | e200z4 (32-bit Power Arch, dual-issue) |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 64 MHz | 64 MHz | 64 MHz | 64 MHz | 64 MHz | 120-150 MHz (higher-performance tier) |
| Program Flash Memory | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB | lower Flash count (~384 KB) | higher Flash count (1.5 MB+) |
| Automotive Temperature Grade | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +105C | -40C to +125C (Grade 1) |
| FlexCAN Modules | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2-3 (family-dependent) | 2 | 3-5 (gateway tier) |
| LINFlex Channels | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple |
Key Differentiators
- Best-in-class pin budget in the MPC560xB tier for body controllers (vs SPC5602BF2MLL6 (100-LQFP))
- Pin-compatible with same-family higher-tier MPUs (vs SPC5644AF0MLU2 (176-LQFP upgrade))
- Lower-cost than SPC5644AF0MLU2 gateway MCU (vs SPC5644AF0MLU2)
- Long-term automotive-grade supply continuity from NXP (vs generic 32-bit automotive Cortex MCU)
Design Notes
Place a 100 nF X7R ceramic decoupling capacitor within 2 mm of each VDD/VSS pair on the SPC5604BF2VLQ6's 144-LQFP land pattern, and one bulk 4.7 uF tantalum or polymer on the analog supply (VDDA/VSSA, pins 143/144). This dual-tier power-supply separation scheme is required because the on-chip 12-bit ADC loses accuracy above 1 LSB if the VDD noise floor exceeds 50 mVpp - a common pitfall when the digital VDD is shared with a switching DC-DC converter.
Estimated: at 64 MHz with full FlexCAN bandwidth and all GPIOs toggling, the SPC5604BF2VLQ6 in 144-LQFP (theta_JA ~ 35 C/W on a 4-layer JEDEC PCB) dissipates roughly 0.6-0.9 W. The resulting junction temperature rise above 105 C ambient is ~30-40 C, within the 125 C junction. If the design runs near +105 C ambient for long periods, however, derate the CPU clock below 64 MHz or move to the SPC5644AF0MLU2 (which has a higher thermal envelope). Always verify against the actual corner of your particular application.
Do not confuse the SPC5604BF2VLQ6 (144-LQFP) with the SPC5602BF2MLL6 (100-LQFP): the 144-pin variant has 44 more GPIOs and an extra FlexCAN channel, so PCB layouts are NOT interchangeable. Also note that the temperature-grade suffix (-VLQ6 = -40C/+105C, -VLL6 = a different industrial suffix) must be matched to your project requirements; mixing suffixes across PCB revisions invalidates AEC-Q100-style screening claims.
The 144-LQFP body has a 0.5 mm lead pitch and 20 mm x 20 mm outline, so route the 4-layer stackup with 4 mil trace/space to break out the inner-row pins (pins 65-80). Keep the analog ground (VSSA, pin 144) and digital ground (VSS pins) tied at a single point under the package to avoid ground bounce in the 12-bit ADC reference, and place the extal/xtal loop (pins 138/139) within 5 mm of the chip with a guard ring to reduce jitter.
Compliance Information
Automotive-grade per NXP MPC5604B product family datasheet. RoHS-compliant NiPdAu lead finish, lead-free reflow up to 260 C peak per JEDEC J-STD-020. AEC-Q100 Grade 2 (operating -40C to +105C) per NXP reliability monitor.