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R7FA2E1A73CFM#BA0

RENR7FA2E1A73CFM#BA0

Renesas Electronics Corporation
ARM® Cortex®-M23 RA2E1 Microcontroller IC 32-Bit 48MHz 64KB (64K x 8) FLASH 64-LFQFP (10x10)
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Overview

The R7FA2E1A73CFM#BA0 is a 32-bit entry-level microcontroller from the Renesas RA2E1 group, featuring an Arm Cortex-M23 core optimized for ultra-low power consumption. Operating at up to 48MHz, this MCU integrates 64KB of flash memory and 16KB of SRAM in a 64-LQFP package. It is designed for cost-sensitive applications that require a balance of performance, high-density I/O, and advanced security features like a True Random Number Generator.

Why Choose This Part

The RA2E1 offers a wide operating voltage range from 1.6V to 5.5V, making it compatible with various battery chemistries and industrial power rails. It includes specialized safety features like SRAM parity checks and ADC self-diagnosis for increased system reliability. The inclusion of an integrated TRNG and flash area protection provides a solid foundation for secure firmware execution.

Applications

Battery-Powered IoT Sensors
Utilizes the snooze mode and low run current of 2.7mA to extend life in remote monitoring nodes.
Home Appliance User Interfaces
Manages simple displays and capacitive touch inputs while maintaining low standby power.
Industrial Sensor Hubs
Aggregates data from multiple I2C and SPI sensors using 53 available I/O pins and 5V tolerance.

Key Specifications

Speed 48MHz
RAM Size 16K x 8
Core Size 32-Bit
EEPROM Size 4K x 8
Peripherals AES, 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

Developers can use the Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) and the e2 studio IDE for rapid driver configuration. For hardware evaluation, the EK-RA2E1 evaluation kit provides access to all MCU pins and onboard debugging. The device supports standard programming interfaces including SWD and JTAG.

R7FA2E1A73CFM# Family

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

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SAM L21J16B MCHPMicrochip Technology - Provides comparable 64KB flash with significantly lower power consumption in active and standby modes.