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MCF51EM256 Series ColdFire Integrated Microcontroller Reference Manual

Reference manual and addendum for MCF51EM256 and MCF51EM128 microcontrollers, covering memory maps, architecture, and ADC16 calibration for improved linearity.

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Overview

This document is the comprehensive reference manual for the NXP (formerly Freescale) MCF51EM256 series, including the MCF51EM128. It provides detailed technical specifications for these 32-bit ColdFire-based microcontrollers, including system architecture, peripheral modules, and register descriptions. The manual includes an addendum that updates the MCF51EM128 memory map and details a specialized calibration procedure for the 16-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC16). This adjusted calibration is designed to improve linearity and reduce offset errors in differential mode applications. Key hardware features discussed include integrated flash memory arrays, internal RAM, and ColdFire Rapid GPIO functionality.

Use Cases

  • Smart metering systems
  • Industrial control applications
  • Power monitoring and measurement
  • Embedded system development
  • High-precision data acquisition

Topics

MCF51EM256
MCF51EM128
ColdFire V1
Microcontroller
NXP
Freescale
ADC16
Memory Map
Calibration Procedure
32-bit MCU

Referenced Parts

MCF51EM128

Freescale Semiconductor

Devices Supported: MCF51EM128

MCF51EM256

Freescale Semiconductor

Devices Supported: MCF51EM256