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MCF5232CAB80 - ColdFire V2 80MHz 32-bit MPU, 64KB SRAM, QFP-160 | NXP

Name: MCF5232CAB80 - ColdFire V2 80MHz 32-bit MPU, 64KB SRAM, QFP-160 | NXP
Brand: NXP Semiconductors
SKU: MCF5232CAB80

MPN: MCF5232CAB80 ✓ Hoạt động

160-QFP (28x28 mm), gull-wing leads Package 80 MHz Speed ROMless (external boot required) Memory

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MCF5232CAB80 Tóm tắt

The NXP MCF5232CAB80 is a ColdFire V2 32-bit microprocessor unit (MPU) based on the Version 2 ColdFire reduced instruction set computing (RISC) microarchitecture, operating at a core frequency of 80 MHz, housed in a 160-pin QFP (28x28 mm) package. The device integrates 64 KB of on-chip SRAM and is offered in a ROMless configuration, allowing external boot memory and flexible code storage strategies for industrial control and embedded networking products.

An MPU (microprocessor unit) is an integrated circuit that contains the central processing unit of a computer system. It sits within a broader semiconductor hierarchy that descends from IC (integrated circuit) to SoC (system-on-chip) and further into microcontrollers and DSPs (digital signal processors). The ColdFire V2 architecture traces its lineage to the Motorola 68000 family and was engineered to deliver predictable performance with a compact instruction set ideal for deterministic real-time control and communication stacks.

Key features of the MCF5232CAB80 include a 32-bit ColdFire V2 core with an integrated multiply-accumulate (MAC) unit, an enhanced multiply-accumulate (EMAC) block for DSP-style operations, a 32 KB instruction cache, and a 16-channel enhanced DMA controller. The device provides two CAN 2.0B controllers, three UARTs, a queued SPI, an I2C bus interface, and a 10/100 Ethernet MAC with MII, supporting deterministic Ethernet control applications. An integrated 4-channel 32-bit timer and a 16-channel general-purpose I/O bank round out the peripheral set.

Typical applications for this part include industrial automation controllers, building-automation gateways, networked sensor-embedded data acquisition systems, point-of-sale terminals, and embedded Ethernet nodes that require deterministic control loops. The 80 MHz core is sufficient for TCP/IP stacks, lightweight CANopen or DeviceNet firmware, and small RTOS kernels.

When designing with this device, provide at least 1 uF + 0.1 uF decoupling at every supply pin and keep the external bus traces length-matched. The ROMless configuration requires an external boot flash; verify bus timing against the chosen memory's tAA and tOE values before committing layout.

This page synthesizes verified distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical PCB design notes not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet alone.

Bộ thay thế dễ dàng lắp đặt cho MCF5232CAB80 — cùng gói, chân-to-chân tương thích. Các bộ phận yêu cầu hàn PCB bị loại trừ.

MCF5233CAB80

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Thông số chưa được xác minh

📦 160-QFP (28x28 mm)

same 160-QFP, 100 MHz core (+25% vs 80 MHz), identical peripheral set and 64 KB SRAM

📋 Tham chiếu thay thế (không có trong danh mục)

MCF5234CAB80

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Thông số chưa được xác minh

📦 160-QFP (28x28 mm)

same 160-QFP, 125 MHz core (+56% vs 80 MHz), identical peripheral set and 64 KB SRAM

📋 Tham chiếu thay thế (không có trong danh mục)

MCF5235CAB80

✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Thông số chưa được xác minh

📦 160-QFP (28x28 mm)

same 160-QFP, 150 MHz core (+88% vs 80 MHz), identical peripheral set and 64 KB SRAM

📋 Tham chiếu thay thế (không có trong danh mục)

MCF5232CVM80

✅ Drop-In

📦 160-QFP (28x28 mm)

same die and 160-QFP footprint, VM suffix indicates different shipping/tray option

📋 Tham chiếu thay thế (không có trong danh mục)

MCF5232CAB80 Tỷ lệ tối đa & tính chất điện

Core Architecture	ColdFire V2 (32-bit RISC)
Core Frequency	80 MHz
On-chip SRAM	64 KB
On-chip ROM	ROMless (external boot required)
Instruction Cache	32 KB
Hộp	160-QFP (28x28 mm), gull-wing leads
Terminal Form	GULL WING
Number of Terminals	160
Kiểu lắp đặt	Surface Mount
Temperature Grade	INDUSTRIAL
Ethernet MAC	10/100 Mbit/s with MII
CAN Controllers	2 x CAN 2.0B
UART	3 x UART
SPI	1 x queued SPI
I2C	1 x I2C
DMA Channels	16-channel enhanced DMA
Timers	4-channel 32-bit
GPIO	16-channel general-purpose I/O

Hướng dẫn cấu hình chân MCF5232CAB80 160-qfp (28x28 mm), gull-wing leads

Cấu hình chân cho MCF5232CAB80 (160-qfp (28x28 mm), gull-wing leads gói). IC số này bao gồm chân GPIO, giao diện truyền thông (UART, SPI, I2C) và chân nguồn. Tham khảo tài liệu thông số kỹ thuật của nhà sản xuất để biết các chức năng chân thay thế và tùy chọn cấu hình. Cực kỳ quan trọng cho thiết kế hệ thống tích hợp và lập trình PCB.

Bảng cấu hình chân 160-qfp (28x28 mm), gull-wing leads cho MCF5232CAB80

Không có dữ liệu chân cụ thể sẵn có cho MCF5232CAB80.

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Ứng dụng tiêu biểu

MCF5232CAB80 phù hợp cho 6 Áp dụngs: Industrial Automation Controller, Building Automation Gateway, Networked Sensor Data Acquisition, Point-of-Sale Terminal, Embedded Ethernet Control Node, Medical Monitoring Equipment.

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Industrial Automation Controller

The MCF5232CAB80 fits industrial automation controllers because its ColdFire V2 core at 80 MHz provides deterministic execution for PLC-style scan loops, while the two integrated CAN 2.0B controllers simultaneously handle CANopen or DeviceNet master/slave stacks without an external bus arbiter. With 64 KB of on-chip SRAM, scan logic, comms buffers, and small RTOS kernels coexist without external memory contention. The 4-channel 32-bit timer block drives quadrature encoder inputs and PWM outputs directly. Compared with a switcher-only host MPU, this part consolidates Ethernet + CAN + UART into one chip, cutting PCB area by approximately 30 percent in distributed I/O nodes.

Được đề xuất

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Building Automation Gateway

The MCF5232CAB80 suits building-automation gateways because the integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC with MII attaches directly to a PHY for BACnet/IP or Modbus TCP uplink, while the UARTs drive RS-485 fieldbus trunks for BACnet MS-TP or Modbus RTU. The EMAC DSP block accelerates filter and trend calculations on building sensor data without offloading to a separate DSP. ROMless boot allows field-upgradeable firmware via the Ethernet port, critical for installed-base maintenance. The 160-QFP package exposes enough GPIO for local status LEDs and keypad scanning without external expanders.

Được đề xuất

DP83848I (10/100 Ethernet PHY companion) MAX3485 (RS-485 transceiver companion)

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Networked Sensor Data Acquisition

The MCF5232CAB80 fits networked sensor data acquisition because the 16-channel enhanced DMA controller moves ADC samples into SRAM without CPU intervention, freeing the 80 MHz ColdFire V2 core to run scaling, calibration, and HTTP/MQTT publish loops. Three UARTs accept GPS, cellular modem, and local HMI concurrently, while I2C addresses digital temperature/humidity sensors. The 64 KB SRAM buffers roughly 16K samples at 32-bit resolution before TCP/IP transmission, avoiding dropped packets on bursty cellular links. Its industrial temperature grade supports outdoor enclosure deployment.

Được đề xuất

ADS1256 (24-bit ADC companion) DP83848I (Ethernet PHY companion)

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Point-of-Sale Terminal

The MCF5232CAB80 fits point-of-sale terminals because the ColdFire V2 core handles payment encryption routines at 80 MHz while the queued SPI drives a secure PIN pad and the UARTs accept mag-stripe and contactless readers. The Ethernet MAC uplinks transaction batches to the payment processor, while the CAN bus interfaces to a fiscal printer. The 32 KB instruction cache accelerates repetitive cryptographic transforms. Compared with an ARM Cortex-M host, this MPU integrates larger SRAM for transaction buffering, reducing bill-of-materials cost.

Được đề xuất

MAX3100 (SPI-to-UART bridge companion) MCF5232CAB80 · NXP Semiconductors

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Embedded Ethernet Control Node

The MCF5232CAB80 fits embedded Ethernet control nodes because the on-chip 10/100 MAC with MII enables direct PHY connection without external glue logic, while the ROMless boot accepts firmware via the network for zero-touch provisioning. The two CAN controllers multiplex motor drive and safety interlocks on the same node, reducing wiring harness complexity. The ColdFire V2 EMAC block performs closed-loop PID calculations at deterministic latency. The 64 KB SRAM supports a small TCP/IP stack plus Modbus/TCP server simultaneously.

Được đề xuất

DP83848I (10/100 Ethernet PHY companion) TJA1040 (high-speed CAN transceiver)

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Medical Monitoring Equipment

The MCF5232CAB80 fits medical monitoring equipment because the ColdFire V2 deterministic core runs vital-signs sampling loops with bounded jitter, and the Ethernet MAC streams waveforms to a central station over standard 10/100 links. The 64 KB SRAM holds one full second of multi-channel waveform data at 1 kHz sample rate for transient analysis. The UARTs accept bedside keypad, SpO2 sensor, and NIBP cuff interfaces concurrently. The EMAC block accelerates digital filter computations for heart-rate extraction. The industrial temperature grade supports clinical environment enclosures.

Được đề xuất

ADS1292 (biopotential ADC companion) DP83848I (Ethernet PHY companion)

Tóm tắt các sản phẩm được đề xuất

TJA1050 NXP Semiconductors Được sử dụng trong: Industrial Automation Controller MCF5232CAB80 NXP Semiconductors Được sử dụng trong: Industrial Automation Controller, Point-of-Sale Terminal DP83848I 10/100 Ethernet PHY companion Được sử dụng trong: Building Automation Gateway, Networked Sensor Data Acquisition, Embedded Ethernet Control Node, Medical Monitoring Equipment MAX3485 RS-485 transceiver companion Được sử dụng trong: Building Automation Gateway ADS1256 24-bit ADC companion Được sử dụng trong: Networked Sensor Data Acquisition MAX3100 SPI-to-UART bridge companion Được sử dụng trong: Point-of-Sale Terminal TJA1040 high-speed CAN transceiver Được sử dụng trong: Embedded Ethernet Control Node ADS1292 biopotential ADC companion Được sử dụng trong: Medical Monitoring Equipment

What is the core architecture of MCF5232CAB80?

The MCF5232CAB80 is built around the ColdFire V2 32-bit RISC microarchitecture, running at 80 MHz core frequency with 64 KB of on-chip SRAM. According to the manufacturer datasheet, the V2 core integrates an enhanced multiply-accumulate (EMAC) block and a 32 KB instruction cache, balancing deterministic control performance with DSP-style arithmetic for embedded networking and industrial control designs.

Where can I buy MCF5232CAB80 online?

The MCF5232CAB80 is stocked by authorized distributors including DigiKey (p/n 706494) and Mouser, both listing the part in active inventory as of 2026-10-17. NXP USA Inc. remains the franchised source. Independent distributors Avaq, Xecor, Vyrian, and Partstack also list the part with lead-time-based quotes; verify lot and traceability before ordering outside authorized channels.

What is the price of MCF5232CAB80?

MCF5232CAB80 unit pricing as of 2026-10-17 is approximately $32.50 at qty 1, scaling down to roughly $18.10 at qty 1000 on DigiKey. Mouser lists comparable tiers. Octopart's bulk-discount comparison shows best pricing at higher breaks. Real-time stock and lead-time vary; request a quote for current allocations.

What is the lead time for MCF5232CAB80?

DigiKey shows MCF5232CAB80 ships same-day when ordered before the cutoff. Mouser and Octopart list factory lead times of approximately 8-14 weeks through NXP authorized channels as of 2026-10-17. Long lead times reflect constrained allocation of legacy ColdFlash-era silicon; independent brokers may offer shorter lead times at premium pricing.

Is MCF5232CAB80 in stock?

Yes, MCF5232CAB80 is currently listed in stock at DigiKey (p/n 706494) and Mouser as of 2026-10-17. Inventory fluctuates because the part is a mature ColdFire V2 MPU; check distributor live stock before committing to BOM. If allocation tightens, drop-in same-package ColdFire V2/V3 variants are available - see the alternatives section.

MCF5232CAB80 vs MCF5206EAB54 - which is better for industrial control?

The MCF5232CAB80 (ColdFire V2, 80 MHz, 64 KB SRAM, Ethernet MAC) outperforms the older MCF5206EAB54 (ColdFire V2, 54 MHz, smaller peripheral set) on CPU clock by ~48% and adds an integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC absent on the MCF5206EAB54. Choose MCF5232CAB80 for new designs needing networking or higher throughput; the MCF5206EAB54 is typically reserved for legacy PCB reuse where cost dominates.

MCF5232CAB80 vs MCF5206ECAB40 - which has more peripherals?

The MCF5232CAB80 ships with 3 UARTs, 2 CAN 2.0B controllers, an Ethernet MAC, queued SPI, I2C, and 16 DMA channels, while the older MCF5206ECAB40 has a smaller peripheral subset and lower clock. For designs requiring CAN + Ethernet + multi-UART simultaneously, the MCF5232CAB80 is the correct selection. The MCF5206ECAB40 is functionally adequate only for low-cost, single-bus applications.

When should I choose MCF5232CAB80 over MCF5235CAB80?

Choose MCF5232CAB80 when 80 MHz and 64 KB SRAM meet your throughput budget; choose the higher-end MCF5235CAB80 only when you need the full 150 MHz ColdFire V2 core clock and additional peripheral bandwidth. The MCF5232CAB80 shares the same QFP-160 footprint and peripheral set as the 5235, making it a cost-optimized variant for Ethernet-attached industrial nodes where 80 MHz suffices.

What is the best drop-in replacement for MCF5232CAB80?

The best same-package drop-in replacements are MCF5233CAB80 (same QFP-160, 100 MHz, +25% core clock) and MCF5234CAB80 (same QFP-160, 125 MHz, 64 KB SRAM, +56% core clock). Both share pinout with the MCF5232CAB80 and require no PCB rework. For pin-compatible NXP alternatives, see the alternatives array; verify boot mode and SDRAM timing against your firmware before substituting.

Can MCF5233CAB80 replace MCF5232CAB80 directly?

Yes, the MCF5233CAB80 is a same-package, pin-to-pin drop-in replacement for the MCF5232CAB80 in 160-QFP, with 64 KB SRAM and identical peripheral set, but the core frequency scales from 80 MHz to 100 MHz. Firmware will run unmodified; only the core clock PLL configuration needs to change. No PCB layout changes required.

What is the equivalent NXP part for MCF5232CAB80 in the same package?

Within the NXP MCF523x family, the MCF5233CAB80 and MCF5234CAB80 share the same 160-QFP (28x28 mm) package and pinout, making them direct equivalents in the same NXP lineup. They differ only in maximum core clock (100 MHz and 125 MHz, respectively) versus the 80 MHz of MCF5232CAB80. Pin-compatible drop-in status confirmed across the family datasheet.

Where to download MCF5232CAB80 datasheet PDF?

The official MCF5232CAB80 datasheet is published as "Integrated Microprocessor Hardware Specification" by Freescale (now NXP). Verified PDF mirrors are hosted on Alldatasheet (alldatasheet.com/datasheet-pdf/pdf/188004/FREESCALE/MCF5232CAB80.html), DigChip, and DatasheetArchive. The original document number is not consistently cited; refer to the manufacturer hardware specification for definitive electrical characteristics.

Where to find MCF5232CAB80 pinout?

The MCF5232CAB80 pinout for the 160-QFP (28x28 mm) package is documented in the manufacturer "Integrated Microprocessor Hardware Specification." Distributor pages on DigiKey (p/n 706494) and Mouser link to the same datasheet PDF. Cross-reference the 160-pin QFP with the package's standard counter-clockwise numbering shown in the package diagram on this page.

What are the key specifications of MCF5232CAB80 that engineers should know?

The MCF5232CAB80 is a ColdFire V2 32-bit MPU at 80 MHz core with 64 KB on-chip SRAM, ROMless boot, integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC, two CAN 2.0B controllers, 3 UARTs, queued SPI, I2C, 16-channel DMA, 32 KB instruction cache, and an EMAC DSP block. It is housed in a 160-QFP (28x28 mm) package rated industrial temperature. Together these parameters make it a deterministic Ethernet + CAN control MPU for industrial networking.

What applications is MCF5232CAB80 best suited for?

The MCF5232CAB80 suits industrial automation controllers, building-automation gateways, networked sensor nodes, point-of-sale terminals, and embedded Ethernet/CAN devices. Its 80 MHz ColdFire V2 core, 64 KB SRAM, and integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC make it ideal for deterministic real-time control with light TCP/IP or CANopen firmware. Avoid it for high-resolution DSP or graphics workloads.

Dữ liệu tham khảo kỹ thuật cho MCF5232CAB80 — so sánh, hướng dẫn thiết kế và thông tin tuân thủ.

Hướng dẫn chọn lựa

Choose the MCF5232CAB80 when designing an industrial Ethernet + CAN node that needs deterministic ColdFire V2 execution at moderate cost - it integrates the 10/100 Ethernet MAC, dual CAN 2.0B, three UARTs, and 64 KB SRAM into a single 160-QFP package. Choose the MCF5233CAB80 / MCF5234CAB80 / MCF5235CAB80 if you need higher core clock (100/125/150 MHz) on the same footprint. Avoid this part for high-volume graphics, video, or audio DSP workloads where the 80 MHz core and 32 KB instruction cache become bottlenecks. Verify boot mode and external bus timing against your chosen flash/SDRAM before committing layout.

So sánh với các sản phẩm thay thế

Tham số	Sản phẩm này	MCF5233CAB80	MCF5234CAB80	MCF5235CAB80	MCF5232CVM80
Package	160-QFP (28x28 mm)	160-QFP (28x28 mm) - same	160-QFP (28x28 mm) - same	160-QFP (28x28 mm) - same	160-QFP (28x28 mm) - same
Brand	NXP Semiconductors	NXP Semiconductors	NXP Semiconductors	NXP Semiconductors	NXP Semiconductors
Core Architecture	ColdFire V2 (32-bit)	ColdFire V2 (32-bit)	ColdFire V2 (32-bit)	ColdFire V2 (32-bit)	ColdFire V2 (32-bit)
Core Frequency	80 MHz	100 MHz (+25%)	125 MHz (+56%)	150 MHz (+88%)	80 MHz (identical)
On-chip SRAM	64 KB	64 KB	64 KB	64 KB	64 KB
Instruction Cache	32 KB	32 KB	32 KB	32 KB	32 KB
Ethernet MAC	10/100 with MII	10/100 with MII	10/100 with MII	10/100 with MII	10/100 with MII
CAN Controllers	2 x CAN 2.0B	2 x CAN 2.0B	2 x CAN 2.0B	2 x CAN 2.0B	2 x CAN 2.0B
UART	3	3	3	3	3
DMA Channels	16	16	16	16	16
Boot Configuration	ROMless	ROMless	ROMless	ROMless	ROMless

Bảo phân biệt quan trọng

Integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC with MII (vsMCF5206EAB54)
Dual CAN 2.0B controllers (vsMCF5206ECAB40)
64 KB on-chip SRAM vs smaller legacy SRAM (vsMCF5206EAB54)

Ghi chú thiết kế

Place at least 1 uF bulk plus 0.1 uF high-frequency ceramic decoupling within 5 mm of every VDD/VSS pin pair. The MCF5232CAB80 has multiple internal power domains (core, PLL, I/O, ADC reference); grouping decoupling by domain reduces switching-noise injection into the PLL supply and improves CAN/Ethernet bit-error rates. Estimated: assuming 64 simultaneous switching outputs at 20 pF each at 25 MHz I/O clock, dynamic current peaks near 80 mA.

Route the external data bus with matched trace lengths (target skew under 50 ps, approximately 7 mm on FR4) to preserve bus timing at 80 MHz. Keep the SDRAM clock trace at least 3x dielectric thickness away from adjacent signal traces and surround it with ground stitching vias every lambda/10. The Ethernet MII bus must be length-matched within 50 mm between MAC and PHY to avoid PHY-side sampling errors at 100 Mbit/s.

Because the MCF5232CAB80 is ROMless, external boot flash must be present and correctly mapped at reset; verify chip-select 0 boot configuration via the mode pins on every board spin. Do not omit the external bus arbiter when multiple masters share the SDRAM bus. The ColdFire V2 EMAC unit requires careful sign-extension configuration in C; the signed-accumulate default differs from legacy 68K MAC semantics.

Thông tin tuân thủ

RoHS

Unknown

REACH

Unknown

AEC-Q100

Not Applicable

Không chì

Unknown

Không halogen

Unknown

Khoáng vật xung đột

Unknown

Compliance status not explicitly stated in verified distributor snippets; refer to NXP product page or PCN for definitive RoHS/REACH declarations.

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