The TWR-MCF51CN module is a development board for the MCF51CN128 V1 ColdFire Ethernet 32-bit MCUs. It is designed to enable the addition of Ethernet connectivity to industrial and commercial applications, while providing for minimized power consumption and increased functionality in low-power modes.

TheTWR-MCF51CN operates as a standalone debug tool and can also be combined and used as part of the modular Tower System development platform. Complete Development Kit (TWR-MCF51CN-KIT) includes Tower System Serial Module (TWR-SER) and Tower System Elevator Modules (TWR-ELEV)

The TWR-SER Serial Module provides USB, Ethernet, CAN and RS232/485 connectivity solutions for designers developing with the NXP Tower System. This peripheral module is designed to be combined and used with other MCU and peripheral modules in the Tower System.

The TWR-ELEV Elevator modules are the basic building block of the NXP Tower System. Designed to connect MCU and peripheral modules, the Elevator modules provide the power regulation circuitry and structural integrity needed for all configurations of an assembled Tower System.

MCF51CN Ethernet MCUs are low-cost, low-power, high-performance 32-bit devices designed for developers who want to add Ethernet connectivity to their commercial and industrial applications. Backed by NXP’s extensive development ecosystem, the highly integrated MCF51CN devices combine a 10/100 Base-T/TX Fast Ethernet controller (FEC) and media independent interface (MII) to give developers an easy way to connect an external physical layer (PHY) transceiver. This device also includes a multi-function external bus and multiple communication interfaces for various Ethernet gateway applications.

Key Applications: Industrial operator interfaces, Consumer and industrial appliances, Medical monitoring and instrumentation, Point-of-sale and courier systems, Security and building control systems.