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R7FA6M5BH3CFC#BA0

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Renesas Electronics Corporation
ARM® Cortex®-M33 RA6M5 Microcontroller IC 32-Bit 200MHz 2MB (2M x 8) FLASH 176-LFQFP (24x24)
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Overview

The R7FA6M5BH3CFC#BA0 is a high-performance 32-bit microcontroller from the Renesas RA6M5 group, featuring an Arm Cortex-M33 core running at 200MHz. Built on the Armv8-M architecture, it integrates 2MB of Flash, 512KB of SRAM, and a Secure Crypto Engine to provide a robust platform for secure IoT and industrial applications. This MCU includes extensive connectivity options such as Ethernet, CAN FD, and USB, making it suitable for data-intensive communication hubs.

Why Choose This Part

It offers a balanced architecture with a high-speed 200MHz Cortex-M33 core and a massive 2MB Flash for complex firmware stacks. The inclusion of Arm TrustZone and hardware acceleration for AES, RSA, and SHA ensures high-level security without sacrificing processing throughput. Extensive peripheral sets including dual CAN, Ethernet, and QSPI allow for flexible system expansion and robust external communication.

Applications

Industrial Ethernet Gateways
Utilizes the integrated Ethernet controller and 200MHz clock speed to manage high-speed industrial protocol bridging.
Secure IoT Edge Controllers
Leverages Arm TrustZone and the Secure Crypto Engine for encrypted data transmission and secure boot in connected devices.
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
The 176-pin package provides 132 I/O and a Capacitive Touch Sensing Unit (CTSU) for designing complex control panels with touch input.
Predictive Maintenance Sensors
Uses the integrated FPU and DSP instructions to process vibration or acoustic data locally before sending results over CAN or Ethernet.

Key Specifications

Speed 200MHz
RAM Size 512K x 8
Core Size 32-Bit
EEPROM Size 8K x 8
Peripherals Crypto - AES, DMA, LVD, POR, PWM, RSA, SHA, Temp Sensor, WDT
Connectivity CANbus, EBI/EMI, Ethernet, I2C, MMC/SD, QSPI, SCI, SPI, SSI, UART/USART, USB
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Number of I/O 132
Core Processor ARM Cortex-M33
Package / Case 176-LQFP
Data Converters A/D 29x12b SAR; D/A 2x12b
Oscillator Type Internal
Program Memory Size 2MB (2M x 8)
Program Memory Type FLASH
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 105degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 176-LFQFP (24x24)
Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd) 2.7V ~ 3.6V

Getting Started

Begin development using the Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) which provides HAL drivers and middleware. For hardware evaluation, the EK-RA6M5 evaluation kit is the standard platform. Development is supported in the e2 studio IDE, as well as Keil MDK and IAR Embedded Workbench, utilizing the onboard SWD/JTAG interface for debugging.

R7FA6M5BH3CFC# Family

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Part Number Peripherals ADC/DAC Stock
R7FA6M5BH3CFC#BA0 (this part) Crypto - AES, DMA,.. A/D 29x12b SAR; D/.. —
R7FA6M5BH3CFC#AA0 (Renesas Electronics) Capacitive Touch, .. A/D 29x12b; D/A 2x.. 200

Also Consider

ATSAME54P20A-AU MCHPMicrochip Technology - An alternative Cortex-M4F based MCU with integrated Ethernet and dual CAN FD for similar industrial communication tasks.

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Microcontrollers > Renesas Microcontrollers > IoT & Wireless MCUs
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