Advanced Performance, Connectivity, Security and Scalability
The RA6 Series offers the widest integration of communication interfaces as well as the best performance level. These MCUs aim for up to 240MHz of CPU performance using an Arm® Cortex®-M4 or M33 core and a memory range from 128KB to 2MB Flash. The series offers Ethernet, USB Full Speed and High Speed, QSPI, OctaSPI, CAN/CAN FD, I3C, and TFT display driver integration. The embedded security engines are full of features you can leverage in your higher-level solutions with secure element services. The RA6 Series addresses a broad range of applications for IoT endpoints such as white goods, meters, and other industrial and consumer applications.
Benefits
- Secure element functionality providing better performance, unlimited secure key storage, key management, and lower BOM cost
- High-performance and low-power with 80μA/MHz while running the CoreMark® algorithm from flash at 200MHz
- High-integration up to 2MB code flash memory with background operation, Dual-bank, and flash block SWAP operation for extremely flexible and memory optimized firmware updates, 8KB Data flash memory, and 512KB SRAM with Parity/ECC
- Rich connectivity with Ethernet MAC controller, CAN FD, USB 2.0 High-Speed and Full-Speed, SDHI, Quad and Octa SPI, I2C, I3C, HDMI-CEC, and advanced analog with three sample and hold per ADC, PGA and high-speed comparators
- Wide range of compact BGA packages available for applications where space is at a premium
Renesas RA6E1 group
IMG200MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33, Entry-Line with High Performance & Streamlined Connectivity
The Renesas RA6E1 group of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) uses the high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M33 core with TrustZone. The RA6E1 is built on a highly efficient 40nm process and is supported by an open and flexible ecosystem concept—the Flexible Software Package (FSP) —and is the perfect entry point into the RA Family of microcontrollers. The RA6E1 is suitable for entry IoT applications requiring streamlined feature and connectivity integration including Ethernet, and unprecedented performance with 790.75 CoreMark, which are 3.95CoreMark / Mhz.
Key features
- 200MHz Arm Cortex-M33 with TrustZone
- 512kB – 1MB Flash memory and 256kB SRAM
- 8kB Data Flash to store data as in EEPROM
- 1kB Stand-by SRAM
- Scalable from 48-pin to 100-pin packages
- Ethernet with MAC
- USB 2.0 Full Speed
- CAN 2.0B
- Quad SPI
- SCI (UART, Simple SPI, Simple I2C)
- SPI/I2C multi-master interface
- SDHI and MMC
Applications
- Wired Ethernet applications
- Enhanced Security (fire detection, burglar detection, panel control)
- Metering (electricity, automated meter reading)
- Industry (robotics, door openers, sewing machines, vending machines, UPS)
- HVAC (heating, air conditioning, boiler control)
- General purpose
Renesas RA6E2 group
Entry-Line 200MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 General Purpose Microcontroller
The RA6E2 entry-line microcontroller is based on the 200 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 core with TrustZone. RA6E2 MCUs offer best-in-class performance as an entry-line microcontroller while pursuing cost optimization. Pin and peripheral compatibility with the RA4E2 group make it ideal for applications requiring higher performance, small footprint, and lower pin counts.
Key features
- 200MHz Arm Cortex-M33 with TrustZone
- 128KB - 256KB Flash memory and 40KB
- SRAM
- 4KB Data Flash to store data as in EEPROM
- 1KB Standby SRAM
- Scalable from 32-pin to 64-pin packages
- USB 2.0 Full Speed
- CAN FD, I3C
- HDMI CEC, SSI
- Quad SPI
- 12-bit A/D Converter
- 12-bit D/A Converter
- General PWM Timer
Applications
- General purpose
- Sensor applications (Medical, Industrial, Wearable)
- Communication/Network module
- Home appliances
- Fingerprint reader module
- Home entertainment (Voice command/recognition)
Renesas RA6M1 group
120MHz Optimized entry point to RA6 Series
The Renesas RA6M1 is the entry point to the Renesas RA6 product series for applications that require a high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M4F core at a very attractive price point. The RA6M1 is built on a highly efficient 40nm process and is supported by an open and flexible ecosystem concept—the Flexible Software Package (FSP), built on FreeRTOS—and is expandable to use other RTOSes and middleware. The RA6M1 is suitable for IoT application requiring security, large embedded RAM and low power consumption.
Key features
- 120MHz Arm® Cortex®-M4F
- 512kB Flash Memory and 256kB SRAM
- 8kB DataFlash to store data as in EEPROM
- Scalable from 64pin to 100pin Packages
- Capacitive Touch Sensing Unit
- USB2.0 Full Speed
- CAN 2.0B
- SCI (UART, Simple SPI, Simple I2C)
- SPI/ I2C Multimaster Interface
- SDHI
- SSI/Serial Sound Interface
Applications
- Security (Fire Detection, Burglar Detection, Panel control)
- Metering (Electricity, Automated Meter Reading)
- Industry (Robotics, Door Openers, Sewing Machines, Vending Machines, UPS)
- HVAC (Heating, Air Conditioning, Boiler Control)
- General purpose
Renesas RA6M2 group
120MHz Medium Size Memory Integration with Ethernet
The Renesas RA6M2 group uses the high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M4F core and offers a building Ethernet MAC with individual DMA, to ensure high data throughput. The RA6M2 is built on a highly efficient 40nm process and is supported by an open and flexible ecosystem concept—the Flexible Software Package (FSP) built on FreeRTOS—and is expandable to use other RTOSes and middleware. The RA6M2 is suitable for IoT application requiring Ethernet, Security, large embedded RAM and low active power consumption.
Key features
- 120MHz Arm® Cortex®-M4F
- 512kB-1MB Flash Memory and 384kB SRAM
- 32kB DataFlash to store data as in EEPROM
- Scalable from 100pin to 145pin Packages
- Ethernet Controller with DMA
- Capacitive Touch Sensing Unit
- USB2.0 Full Speed
- CAN 2.0B
- SCI (UART, Simple SPI, Simple I2C)
- SPI/ I2C Multimaster Interface
- SDHI
Applications
- Wired Ethernet Applications
- Security (Fire Detection, Burglar Detection, Panel Control)
- Metering (Electricity, Automated Meter Reading)
- Industry (Robotics, Door Openers, Sewing Machines, Vending Machines, UPS)
- HVAC (Heating, Air Conditioning, Boiler Control)
- General Purpose
Renesas RA6M3 group
120MHz with USB HS, Ethernet and TFT controller
The Renesas RA6M3 group uses the high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M4F core and offers a TFT controller with 2D accelerator and JPEG decoder. In addition RA6M3 offers Ethernet MAC with individual DMA and USB High Speed interface to ensure high data throughput. The RA6M2 is built on a highly efficient 40nm process and is supported by an open and flexible ecosystem concept—the Flexible Software Package (FSP), built on FreeRTOS—and is expandable to use other RTOSes and middleware. The RA6M3 is suitable for IoT application requiring TFT, Ethernet, Security, large embedded RAM and USB HS.
Key features
- 120MHz Arm® Cortex®-M4F
- 1MB-2MB Flash Memory and 640kB SRAM
- 64kB DataFlash to store data as in EEPROM
- Scalable from 100pin to 176pin Packages
- Ethernet Controller with DMA
- TFT Controller / 2D Accelerator / JPEG Decoder
- Capacitive Touch Sensing Unit
- USB2.0 Full Speed / USB High Speed
- CAN 2.0B
- SCI (UART, Simple SPI, Simple I2C)
- SPI/ I2C Multimaster Interface / SDHI
Applications
- HMI (small/mid size TFT)
- Applications with demand for High Speed USB and Wired Ethernet Applications
- Security (Fire Detection, Burglar Detection, Panel Control)
- Industry (Robotics, Door Openers, Sewing Machines, Vending Machines, UPS)
- HVAC (Heating, Air Conditioning, Boiler Control)
- General Purpose
Renesas RA6M4 group
200MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 TrustZone®, high integration with Ethernet and OctaSPI
The Renesas RA6M4 group of microcontrollers (MCUs) uses the high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M33 core with TrustZone. In concert with the Secure Crypto Engine it offers Secure Element functionality. The integrated Ethernet MAC with individual DMA ensures high data throughput. The RA6M4 is built on a highly efficient 40nm process and is supported by an open and flexible ecosystem concept—the Flexible Software Package (FSP), built on FreeRTOS—and is expandable to use other RTOSes and middleware. The RA6M4 is suitable for IoT applications requiring Ethernet, future proof security, large embedded RAM, and low active power consumption down to 99uA/MHz running the CoreMark® algorithm from Flash.
Key features
- 200MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 with TrustZone®
- Secure element functionality
- 512kB - 1MB Flash memory and 192kB SRAM with Parity and 64kB SRAM with ECC
- Dual-bank-Flash with background operation
- 8kB Data Flash to store data as in EEPROM
- Scalable from 64-pin to 144-pin packages
- Ethernet controller with DMA
- Capacitive touch sensing unit
- USB 2.0 Full Speed
- CAN 2.0B
- QuadSPI and OctaSPI
- SCI (UART, Simple SPI, Simple I2C)
- SPI/ I2C multimaster interface
- SDHI and MMC
Applications
- Wired Ethernet applications
- Enhanced Security (fire detection, burglar detection, panel control)
- Metering (electricity, automated meter reading)
- Industry (robotics, door openers, sewing machines, vending machines, UPS)
- HVAC (heating, air conditioning, boiler control)
- General purpose
Renesas RA6M5 group
200MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 TrustZone®, Highest Integration with Ethernet and CAN FD
The Renesas RA6M5 group uses the high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M33 core with TrustZone®. In concert with the Secure Crypto Engine it offers Secure Element functionality. The integrated Ethernet MAC with individual DMA ensures high data throughput. The RA6M5 is built on a highly efficient 40nm process and is supported by an open and flexible ecosystem concept—the Flexible Software Package (FSP), built on FreeRTOS—and is expandable to use other RTOSes and middleware. The RA6M5 is suitable for IoT applications requiring Ethernet, future proof security, large embedded RAM, and low active power consumption down to 107uA/MHz running the CoreMark® algorithm from Flash.
Key features
- 200 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 with TrustZone®
- 2 MB Flash Memory and 512 kB SRAM (64 kB w ECC)
- 8 kB DataFlash to store data as in EEPROM
- 1 kB Stand-by SRAM
- Scalable from 100 pin to 176 pin packages
- Capacitive touch sensing unit
- Ethernet Controller with DMA, USB 2.0 HS, CAN FD
- SCI (UART, Simple SPI, Simple I2C), SPI/ I2C Multimaster interface, SDHI, SSI/Serial Sound Interface
- QSPI and OctaSPI
- Secure Crypto Engine SCE9 and more
Applications
- Security (fire detection, burglar detection, panel control)
- Metering (electricity, automated meter reading)
- Industry (robotics, door openers, sewing machines, vending machines, UPS)
- HVAC (heating, air conditioning, boiler control)
- General purpose
Renesas RA6T1 group
120MHz Arm® Cortex®-M4, ASSP of RA6 for Motor Control
The Renesas RA6T1 Group, as part of the wide scalable RA6 Series, is optimized for enhanced motor control. The RA6T1 is built on a highly efficient 40nm process and equipped with various peripherals and memory suitable for motor control applications. To make engineers' application design easy, RA6T1 is supported by the Flexible Software Package (FSP) including a motor control specific control code algorithm, which makes the RA6T1 a perfect choice for quick time to market.
Key features
- 120MHz Arm® Cortex®-M4
- 256kB – 512kB Flash memory and 64kB SRAM
- 8kB Data Flash to store data as in EEPROM
- Scalable from 64-pin to 100-pin packages
- General PWM Timer - Enhanced High Resolution
- 12-bit A/D Converter
- High-Speed Analog Comparator
- Programmable Gain Amplifier
- CAN 2.0B
- SCI (UART, Simple SPI, Simple I2C)
- SPI/ I2C Multimaster Interface
Applications
- Motor Control Applications
- Smart Home (Air Conditioner, Refrigerator, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, IH Cooker)
- Industrial Automation / Building Automation (AC Drive, Pump, Compressor, Line Conveyor, Fan, Solar Inverter, HVAC, Digital Power Supply)
Renesas RA6T2 group
240MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 TrustZone®, High Real-time Engine for Motor Control
The Renesas RA6T2 Group is the second RA ASSP product targeting for motor and inverter control solutions. The RA6T2 combines an Arm Cortex®-M33 with a hardware accelerator for motor control and high-speed flash memory for high-speed real-time performance at 240MHz. It can also realize next-generation high-speed, high-response motor algorithms and improve parallel processing performance such as other communication processing. In total we have 20 different part names using 5 different package types. The Flexible Software Package (FSP) and the Arm Partner Ecosystem ensures an easy to use solution for highly efficient and accurate motor and inverter control.
Key features
- 240MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 with TrustZone®
- 256KB -512KB Flash memory and 64KB SRAM with ECC
- 16KB Data Flash to store data as in EEPROM
- Scalable from 48-pin to 100-pin packages
- HW accelerators for motor control calculation
- 16-bit ADC & 12-bit DAC
- Programmable Gain Amp
- High speed comparator
- PWM timer
- CAN FD (option)
- SCI (UART, Simple SPI, Simple I2C)
- SPI/ I2C multi master interface
Applications
- Home appliance (washing machine, induction heating, power tool)
- Industrial (AC drive, AC servo, robotics)
- HVAC (heating, air conditioning)
Renesas RA6T3 group
200MHz Arm® Cortex
The RA6T3 group is the third microcontroller for motor control in the RA6 series, designed for an optimum balance of peripheral functions and cost suitable for motor control, based on the 200 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 core with TrustZone®.
The RA6T3 is pin and function compatible with the RA4T1 group and can be seamlessly upgraded, making it an ideal solution for motor control and inverter control applications requiring higher performance.
Key features
- 200MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 core with TrustZone®
- 256KB Flash memory and 40KB SRAM
- 4KB Data Flash to store data as in EEPROM
- Scalable from 32-pin to 64-pin packages
- PWM Timer
- 12-bit A/D Converter
- Programmable gain amplifier
- High-speed comparator
- 12-bit D/A Converter
- Trigonometric Function Unit
- USB 2.0 Full Speed
- CAN FD
- I3C, SCI, SPIv
Applications
- Air conditioner
- Washing machine
- Refrigerator
- Fan, Pump, Compressor
- AC drive, AC servo
- Power tools
- Small robot
- Small mobility (e-scooter, e-bike)
RASynBoard Evaluation Kit
The RASynBoard eval kit is based on the RASynBoard module, a tiny (25mm x 30mm), ultra-low power, edge AI/ML board, based on a Syntiant NDP120 Neural Decision Processor, a Renesas RA6M4 host MCU plus a power efficient DA16600 Wi-Fi/BT combo module.