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R7FA2E1A73CFM#AA0

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Renesas Electronics
ARM Microcontrollers - MCU MCU RA2E1 ARM CM23 48MHz 64K/16K QFP64
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Overview

The Renesas RA2E1 (R7FA2E1A73CFM#AA0) is an entry-level 32-bit microcontroller built on the Arm Cortex-M23 core, designed for low-power applications. It operates at up to 48MHz and features 64KB of Flash memory and 16KB of SRAM. This MCU integrates a range of peripherals and robust security features suitable for cost-sensitive and power-constrained designs.

Why Choose This Part

This microcontroller offers an excellent balance of low power consumption (0.25uA in standby), essential peripherals, and integrated security features like AES and TRNG. Its 5V tolerant I/O and wide voltage range (1.6V to 5.5V) simplify integration into diverse systems. The Cortex-M23 core provides an efficient 32-bit processing solution for cost-optimized designs.

Applications

Smart Home Devices
Ideal for basic smart home sensors, controllers, and interfaces due to its low power consumption, integrated capacitive touch, and connectivity options like I2C, SPI, and UART.
IoT End Nodes
Suitable for battery-powered IoT devices and sensors that require efficient data processing and secure communication, leveraging its low-power modes and cryptographic accelerators (AES, TRNG).
Industrial Sensor Nodes
Can be used in industrial sensing applications where compact size, low power, and reliable operation with features like LVD and WDT are beneficial.
Wearable Electronics
Its ultra-low power consumption and small 64-LQFP package make it a good fit for basic functions in wearables requiring long battery life.
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Supports capacitive touch sensing (CTSU2), making it suitable for simple touch-enabled user interfaces in various appliances and control panels.

Key Specifications

Speed 48MHz
RAM Size 16K x 8
Core Size 32-Bit
EEPROM Size 4K x 8
Peripherals AES, Capacitive Touch, DMA, LVD, POR, PWM, Temp Sensor, TRNG, WDT
Connectivity I2C, SmartCard, SPI, UART/USART
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 53
Core Processor ARM Cortex-M23
Package / Case 64-LQFP
Data Converters A/D 13x12b SAR
Oscillator Type External, Internal
Program Memory Size 64KB (64K x 8)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 105degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 64-LFQFP (10x10)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 1.6V ~ 5.5V

Getting Started

To get started with the Renesas RA2E1, developers can utilize the Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP), which provides drivers, middleware, and RTOS support. The Renesas e2 studio IDE, based on Eclipse, supports development and debugging. Evaluation kits for the RA family are available from Renesas and distributors, providing a platform for rapid prototyping.

R7FA2E1A73CFM# Family

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R7FA2E1A73CFM#AA0 (this part) AES, Capacitive To.. 1,452
R7FA2E1A73CFM#BA0 (Renesas Electronics Corporation) AES, DMA, LVD, POR.. 852
Also available as: R7FA2E1A73CFM#UA0

Also Consider

ATSAMD21G18A MCHPMicrochip Technology - A comparable ARM Cortex-M0+ based microcontroller with similar memory and peripheral sets, popular for general-purpose embedded applications.

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