Features
- 48MHz Arm Cortex-M23
- Up to 128kB Flash memory and 16kB SRAM
- 4kB Data Flash to store data as in EEPROM
- Scalable from 25-pin to 64-pin packages
- Wide operating voltage range of 1.6V to 5.5V
- Enhanced Capacitive Touch Sensing Unit (CTSU)
- 12-bit ADC, LPACMP, temperature sensor
- 32-bit general PWM timer, 16-bit general PWM timer, low power asynchronous general-purpose timer
- RTC
- SCI (UART, simple SPI, simple I2C)
- SPI/I2C multi-master interface
- Safety
- Security and encryption
- A large selection of packages (LQFP, QFN, LGA, BGA, WLCSP)
Description
The RA2E1 group is the RA Family’s entry-level single-chip microcontroller based on the 48MHz Arm® Cortex®-M23 core and up to 128KB code flash and 16KB SRAM memory. The optimized processing and Renesas’ low power process technology make it the industry's most energy-efficient ultra-low power MCU. The RA2E1 group supports a wide operating voltage range of 1.6V to 5.5V and a large selection of packages such as LQFP, QFN, LGA, BGA, and WLCSP. The RA2E1 provides pin and peripheral compatibility with the RA2L1 group and is ideal for battery-operated applications and other systems requiring high performance and low-energy consumption in space-constrained applications.
Parameters
Attributes | Value |
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Main CPU | Arm Cortex-M23, ARM Cortex-M23 |
Program Memory (KB) | 32, 64, 128 |
RAM (KB) | 16 |
Carrier Type | Bulk (Tray), Full Carton (Tray), Full Tray (Tray), Tape & Reel |
Supply Voltage (V) | - |
I/O Ports | 21, 26, 30, 40, 56 |
DRAM I/F | No |
Temp. Range (°C) | Ta = -40 to +85, Ta = -40 to +105 |
Operating Freq (Max) (MHz) | 48 |
Ethernet speed | No |
EtherCat (ch) (#) | 0 |
USB FS (host ch/device ch) | ( 0 / 0 ) |
USB HS (host ch/device ch) | ( 0 / 0 ) |
USB SS (host ch/device ch) | ( 0 / 0 ) |
SCI or UART (ch) | 3, 4 |
SPI (ch) | 1 |
I2C (#) | 1 |
CAN (ch) | 0 |
CAN-FD (ch) | 0 |
Wireless | No |
SDHI (ch) | 0 |
High Resolution Output Timer | No |
PWM Output (pin#) | 9, 10, 11, 14 |
32-Bit Timer (ch) | 1 |
16-Bit Timer (ch) (#) | 6 |
Standby operable timer | Yes |
Asynchronous General Purpose Timer / Interval Timer (ch) | 2 |
16-Bit A/D Converter (ch) | 0 |
14-Bit A/D Converter (ch) | 0 |
12-Bit A/D Converter (ch) | 8, 10, 12, 13 |
24-Bit Sigma-Delta A/D Converter (ch) | 0 |
12-Bit D/A Converter (ch) | 0 |
8-Bit D/A Converter (ch) | 0 |
Capacitive Touch Sensing Unit (ch) | 10, 11, 14, 20, 30 |
Image Codec | No |
Segment LCD Controller | No |
Security & Encryption | Unique ID, TRNG, AES |
Package Options
Pkg. Type | Pkg. Dimensions (mm) | Lead Count (#) | Pitch (mm) |
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HWQFN | 5 x 5 x 0.8 | 32 | 0.5 |
HWQFN | 7 x 7 x 0.8 | 48 | 0.5 |
HWQFN | 8 x 8 x 0.8 | 64 | 0.4 |
LFQFP | 7 x 7 x 1.7 | 32 | 0.8 |
LFQFP | 7 x 7 x 1.7 | 48 | 0.5 |
LFQFP | 14 x 14 x 1.7 | 64 | 0.8 |
LFQFP | 10 x 10 x 1.7 | 64 | 0.5 |
LQFP | 7 x 7 x 1.7 | 32 | 0.8 |
LQFP | 14 x 14 x 1.7 | 64 | 0.8 |
QFN | 8 x 8 x 0.8 | 64 | 0.4 |
VFBGA | 4 x 4 x 0.99 | 64 | 0.4 |
WFLGA | 4 x 4 x 0.76 | 36 | 0.5 |
WLCSP | 2 x 2 x 0.5 | 25 | 0.4 |
Application Block Diagrams
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Automatic Espresso Maker with Digital Controls
AI-powered espresso machine with a large touchscreen and smart cloud connectivity.
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Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Digital Controls
Smart air fryer design supports sensors and uses touch HMI to deliver fast, healthy, perfectly cooked meals.
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Portable Power System
Portable power system with 240W USB-C, 3.6KW bi-directional charging, and digital control.
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Battery-Powered Camera with AI Object Detection & Motion Sensing
Battery-powered camera with AI for efficient motion detection, fast boot, and low-power object classification.
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20-28 Cell Battery Pack (Up to 118V)
Scalable 20-28 cell battery pack design with optional Bluetooth connectivity.
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Infusion Level Monitor Using Capacitive Touch Sensing
Infusion monitors track fluid levels, offering reliable alerts for diverse liquid tank applications.
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Dimming System for Monitors
Dimming system for monitors featuring QR flyback, DC/DC buck, LDO, and MCU for precise backlight control.
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IO-Link Sensors
This system enables smart sensor control via IO-Link communication.
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Touchless Button
Touchless button design using capacitive sensing ensures hygiene and reliability in varied settings.
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Smart Lock with Ultra-Low Power Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Low Energy
Low-power smart lock system enabling secure, wireless control with fingerprint support.
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Triac-Based Motor Controller
Triac-based motor controllers offer cost-effective, reliable AC motor control with easy integration for small systems.
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Industrial Ethernet Gateway and Sensor System
Quick-start modules enable seamless Ethernet connectivity for sensors and gateways.
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Smart Range Hood
Enhanced touch controls and advanced MCUs deliver superior functionality and innovation for smart range hoods.
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Wi-Fi-Connected Furnace Controller
Wi-Fi-connected furnace controller with precise sensing, safety compliance, and remote monitoring for modern HVAC systems.
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Additional Applications
- General purpose
- Consumer applications
- Home appliances
- Industrial automation
- Building automation
- Medical and healthcare
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Software & Tools
Sample Code
Simulation Models
This video guides first-time users of the RA family using the Fast-Prototyping Board through the steps of installing a development environment, generating a project, and checking the operation to develop software.
It introduces an example using FPB-RA2E1 (Debugger: E2 Lite (ARM)).
This video introduces the RA LoRa®-based Solution. It realizes a true low-power wireless IoT system through combination of the low power RA2E1 microcontroller and LoRaWAN®.
This video will show you how to set up the RA LoRaWAN® Sensor Demo. Using the RA2E1 and LoRaWAN® ecosystem, you can realize both the LoRaWAN sensor network evaluation and IoT system construction using LoRaWAN with minimal man-hours.
Introducing the RA2E1 entry-line Group of 48MHz Arm® Cortex®-M23 core general-purpose microcontrollers (MCUs). These MCUs deliver high performance and low power consumption for cost-sensitive and space-constrained IoT applications.
Kickstart IoT and embedded systems development using Renesas EK-RA2E1 and EK-RA2L1, Evaluation Kits for RA2E1 and RA2L1 MCU Groups. Familiarize yourself with the kit architecture, key features, quick start example project and many useful resources to begin innovating quickly.
The Renesas RA Family of 32-bit MCUs is designed to help device developers create the next generation of secure IoT devices. They are low power, have a wide variety of peripherals and connectivity options, and sport the latest HMI to help end customers have an immersive experience.
QE for Capacitive Touch from Renesas enables the development of touch sensors by simply following a guide on a GUI, thus contributing to shortening the development period for touch sensor functions that take advantage of the performance of the Capacitive Sensing Unit (CTSU2).
Related Resources
- Capacitive Touch Sensor Solutions
- QE for Capacitive Touch: Development Assistance Tool for Capacitive Touch Sensors
- Getting Started with QE for Capacitive Touch for RA [this video]
- QE for Capacitive Touch Tutorial: Step 1 Configuration for RA
- QE for Capacitive Touch Tutorial: Step 2 Tuning for RA
- QE for Capacitive Touch Tutorial: Step 3 Monitoring for RA
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