Delivering the Promise of a Secure, Connected and Intelligent IoT

The flexible Renesas Advanced (RA) 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) are industry-leading 32-bit MCUs with the Arm® Cortex®-M33, -M23, -M4, and -M85 processor cores and PSA certification. RA delivers key advantages compared to competitive Arm Cortex-M MCUs by providing stronger embedded security, superior CoreMark® performance and ultra-low power operation. PSA certification provides customers the confidence and assurance to quickly deploy secure IoT endpoint and edge devices, and smart factory equipment for Industry 4.0.

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Renesas RA Family Partner Ecosystem

Renesas RA Partner Ecosystem

Renesas is enabling a comprehensive partner ecosystem to deliver an array of software & hardware building blocks that will work out-of-the-box with Renesas RA Family MCUs.

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RA Flexible Software Package

Flexible Software Package (FSP)

The Renesas RA Flexible Software Package (FSP) provides a quick and versatile way to build secure connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices using the Renesas RA family of Arm microcontrollers (MCUs).

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RA Kits

MCU Evaluation Kits

Effortlessly evaluate different features of RA MCUs while enjoying an unparalleled innovation experience. Shorten the learning curve and take your products to market faster.

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RA Family Beginner's Guide

This step-by-step guide takes you from the basics about the Flexible Software Package (FSP) and the RA toolchain to creating a project with the EK-RA6M4 Evaluation Kit from scratch.

Product Longevity Program (PLP)

Renesas offers the Product Longevity Program (PLP) to help customers select the most appropriate part for applications that require long life cycles. Participating RA Family products are available for up to 15 years.

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Renesas Product Longevity Program (PLP) 15 Years

Renesas RA Family MCU Portfolio

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RA8

Over 240MHz

RA8D1

480MHz Cortex-M85, ~2MB Flash, GLCDC, MIPI-DSI, 2D, USBHS/FS, Ethernet, CAN-FD, OSPI, 32b SDRAM, RSIP-E51A, Camera i/f

RA8M1

480MHz Cortex-M85, 2MB Flash, USBHS/FS, Ethernet, OSPI, CAN-FD, RSIP-E51A

   

RA8T1

480MHz Cortex-M85, ~2MB Flash, PWM, Ethernet, USBFS, CAN-FD, RSIP-E51A

RA6

Up to 240MHz

RA6M3

120MHz Cortex-M4, ~2MB Flash Ethernet, USBHS, CAN, Graphics, JPEG, TFT LCD, SCE7

RA6M5

200MHz Cortex-M33, ~2MB Flash TrustZone, Ethernet, USBFS+, USBHS, CAN-FD, OSPI, SCE9

RA6E2

200MHz Cortex-M33, ~256KB Flash USBFS, CAN FD, I3C

  

RA6T3

200MHz Cortex-M33, 256KB Flash, PWM, PGA, CMP, TFU, CAN FD, USBFS

RA6M2

120MHz Cortex-M4, ~1MB Flash Ethernet, USBFS, CAN, SCE7

RA6M4

200MHz Cortex-M33, ~1MB Flash TrustZone, Ethernet, USBFS, CAN, OSPI, SCE9

RA6E1

200MHz Cortex-M33, ~1MB Flash TrustZone, Ethernet, USBFS, CAN

  

RA6T2

240MHz Cortex-M33, 512KB Flash, PWM, PGA, Motor Accelerator, CAN-FD, SCE5

RA6M1

120MHz Cortex-M4, 512KB Flash USBFS, CAN, SCE7

    

RA6T1

120MHz Cortex-M4, 512KB Flash PWM, PGA, CMP, SCE7

RA4

Up to 100MHz

 

RA4M3

100MHz Cortex-M33, ~1MB Flash TrustZone, USBFS, CAN, SCE9

RA4E2

100MHz Cortex-M33, 128KB Flash USBFS, CAN FD, I3C

 

RA4W1

48MHz Cortex-M4, 512KB Flash, Bluetooth, USBFS, CAN, Segment LCD, CTSU Touch Sensing

RA4T1

100MHz Cortex-M33, ~256KB Flash, PWM, PGA, CMP, TFU, CAN FD

RA4M1

48MHz Cortex-M4, 256KB Flash USBFS, CAN, Seg. LCD, CTSU Touch Sensing, 14bit SAR ADC, SCE5

RA4M2

100MHz Cortex-M33, ~512KB Flash TrustZone, USBFS, CAN, SCE9

RA4E1

100MHz Cortex-M33, ~512KB Flash TrustZone, USBFS, CAN

   

RA2

Up to 60MHz

  

RA2E3

48MHz Cortex-M23, ~64KB Flash, 32-48pin, 5V

   
 

RA2L1

48MHz Cortex-M23, ~256KB Flash CAN, CTSU2 Touch Sensing

RA2E2

48MHz Cortex-M23, ~64KB Flash I3C, WLCSP, 125degC

RA2A1

48MHz Cortex-M23, 256KB Flash USBFS, CAN, CTSU Touch Sensing, 24bit SD-ADC, 16bit SAR ADC

  
  

RA2E1

48MHz Cortex-M23, ~128KB Flash CTSU Touch Sensing, WLCSP

   
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