MCF54450VM240: High-Performance MCU for Industry
Overview
The MCF54450VM240 is a 32-bit high-performance microcontroller (MCU) with a ColdFire V4e core launched by NXP (formerly Freescale) . It has a main frequency of up to 240 MHz and integrates a variety of high-speed communication interfaces, an enhanced memory management unit, dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers (FEC), USB Host/Device, CAN, PCI interfaces, and abundant timing resources.
It is designed for scenarios such as industrial automation, network communication equipment, embedded gateways, real-time controllers, and data processing terminals , providing high performance and rich peripherals while maintaining the ease of use and low power consumption of MCUs.
The MCF54450 belongs to the high-end ColdFire V4e series and is very mature in the field of 32-bit application processing. It is widely used in the industrial and embedded network markets.
Core parameters
Parameter Items | Specification |
CPU core | ColdFire V4e (Enhanced MAC, FPU) |
Maximum clock speed | 240 MHz |
Instruction set | ColdFire fixed-length 32-bit instruction set |
RAM | 64 KB SRAM |
Flash | No (external storage required) |
MMU | Supported for RTOS / µClinux |
Ethernet controller | Dual 10/100Mbps FEC |
USB | USB 2.0 OTG (Host/Device) |
CAN | FlexCAN ×1 |
UART | Route 5 |
I²C | Route 2 |
SPI | Route 2 |
PCI interface | Supports PCI 2.2 |
timer | PIT, GPT, DMA timer, PWM |
Operating voltage | 1.2V core / 3.3VI/O |
Encapsulation type | MAPBGA-256 (VM240) |
Temperature range | -40°C ~ +105°C (Industrial Grade) |
Features
High-performance ColdFire V4e core (240 MHz)
It features a hardware FPU and MAC , significantly improving the speed of signal processing, network protocol stack, and data computing.
MMU supports multitasking and operating systems
It can run systems such as µClinux, FreeRTOS, and RTEMS .
Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports (dual FEC)
It supports applications such as industrial network redundancy, gateway communication, and dual-network isolation.
Abundant industrial interfaces
CAN, SPI, UART, I²C, USB, PCI, etc. are suitable for integration into complex embedded systems.
Low power consumption and high integration of on-chip peripherals
It is especially suitable for network-type MCU controllers and communication processing nodes.
Hardware security and reliability design
Industrial-grade temperature control and high interference resistance make it suitable for harsh environments.
Typical application scenarios
Industrial Gateways and Protocol Converters
Modbus/TCP and CAN-to-Ethernet conversion.
Smart grid and energy control equipment
Data acquisition unit (DTU) and power distribution automation device.
Network communication equipment
VPN endpoint, firewall, route controller.
Industrial controllers (PLC, RTU)
It supports real-time operating systems and multi-task scheduling.
Embedded multi-interface data processing
High-speed serial port, USB, and Ethernet hybrid communication processing.
Measurement and control system and motion control equipment
Improve the execution efficiency of control algorithms by leveraging FPU/MAC.
Performance Comparison
index | MCF54450 | MCF5474 | i.MX RT1062 (ARM Cortex-M7) |
CPU clock speed | 240 MHz | 200 MHz | 600 MHz |
kernel | ColdFire V4e | ColdFire V4e | Cortex-M7 |
FPU | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
Network interface | Double 10/100 FEC | Single FEC | Single gigabit |
USB | OTG | Host | OTG HS |
CAN | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Flash | external | external | 1MB video |
RTOS support | µClinux | µClinux | FreeRTOS |
The advantages of the MCF54450 are: maturity, stability, strong industrial-grade reliability, and excellent suitability for upgrading older systems in terms of network interface and ColdFire architecture.
Manufacturer Profile: NXP Semiconductors
NXP is a global leader in automotive and industrial embedded processors.
The ColdFire series of MCUs was once Freescale’s main embedded architecture and is widely used in industrial control, power systems, and communication networks.
Although the ARM architecture is more prevalent today, the ColdFire series is still maintained and supplied long-term , which is of great significance to many industrial stock systems.
Why choose MCF54450VM240?
● ColdFire high-performance V4e core (240 MHz)
● Full-featured MCU with dual Ethernet + USB + PCI + CAN
● Suitable for network-oriented embedded systems
● Can run µClinux, supporting complex tasks
● Industrial-grade temperature and high reliability
● Suitable as a main controller upgrade replacement for legacy systems
● Long-term supply guarantee from NXP, suitable for the lifecycle needs of industrial projects
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Does the MCF54450 integrate Flash memory?
No, it does not integrate on-chip Flash memory. This device belongs to the ColdFire V4 series and requires external NOR Flash, NAND Flash, SDRAM, or other parallel/serial memory to store programs and data.
Q2: Can it run Linux?
Yes. The MCF54450 does not have an MMU, so it can run µClinux , which is suitable for embedded systems without an MMU and lightweight applications that are sensitive to resource consumption.
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