The MCF52232AF50 is a powerful 32-bit microcontroller unit (MCU) manufactured by NXP Semiconductors. It belongs to the ColdFire V2 series and offers a compelling set of features suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. This IC component incorporates an optimized CPU core, robust peripheral set, and ample on-chip memory, making it an excellent choice for cost-effective and reliable designs.
At the heart of the MCF52232AF50 lies the ColdFire V2 core, featuring a high-performance implementation of the industry-standard 32-bit ARMv4T instruction set architecture. With a clock frequency of up to 50 MHz, this MCU provides substantial processing power for demanding real-time applications. The embedded multiply-accumulate (MAC) unit further enhances computational capability, essential for signal processing tasks.
The MCF52232AF50 offers a diverse set of peripherals to fulfill numerous system requirements. It includes a multitude of input/output options such as UARTs, SPI, I2C interfaces, and GPIO pins, facilitating seamless connectivity with external devices. Moreover, the presence of a flexible universal serial bus (USB) interface enables straightforward integration with PC-based systems while supporting various transfer protocols.
To address advanced networking needs, the MCF52232AF50 includes a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller. This integrated controller allows efficient communication and data exchange over wired networks, making it an ideal solution for internet-connected applications