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Features

  • 200MHz Arm Cortex-M33 with TrustZone
  • Secure element functionality
  • 1MB - 2MB Flash memory and 448kB SRAM with Parity and 64kB SRAM with ECC
  • Dual-bank-Flash with background operation, and block swap functionality
  • 8kB Data Flash to store data as in EEPROM
  • Scalable from 100-pin to 176-pin packages
  • Ethernet controller with DMA
  • Capacitive touch sensing unit
  • USB 2.0 High-Speed and Full-Speed
  • CAN FD (CAN 2.0B option)
  • QuadSPI and OctaSPI
  • SCI (UART, Simple SPI, Simple I2C)
  • SPI/ I2C multimaster interface
  • SDHI and MMC

Description

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 107µA/MHz running the CoreMark® algorithm from Flash.

Parameters

Attributes Value
Main CPU Arm Cortex-M33
Program Memory (KB) 1024, 1536, 2048
RAM (KB) 512
Carrier Type Bulk (Tray), Full Carton (Tray), Tape & Reel
Supply Voltage (V) -
I/O Ports 67, 76, 110, 133
DRAM I/F No
Temp. Range (°C) Ta = -40 to +85, Ta = -40 to +105
Operating Freq (Max) (MHz) 200
Ethernet speed 10M/100M, No
EtherCat (ch) (#) 0
USB FS (host ch/device ch) ( 1 / 1 )
USB HS (host ch/device ch) ( 0 / 0 ), ( 1 / 1 )
USB SS (host ch/device ch) ( 0 / 0 )
SCI or UART (ch) 9, 10
SPI (ch) 2
I2C (#) 2, 3
CAN (ch) 0, 2
CAN-FD (ch) 0, 2
Wireless No
SDHI (ch) 1
High Resolution Output Timer No
PWM Output (pin#) 20
32-Bit Timer (ch) 4
16-Bit Timer (ch) (#) 6
Standby operable timer Yes
Asynchronous General Purpose Timer / Interval Timer (ch) 6
16-Bit A/D Converter (ch) 0
14-Bit A/D Converter (ch) 0
12-Bit A/D Converter (ch) 17, 19, 22, 26
24-Bit Sigma-Delta A/D Converter (ch) 0
12-Bit D/A Converter (ch) 2
8-Bit D/A Converter (ch) 0
Capacitive Touch Sensing Unit (ch) 6, 12, 20
Image Codec No
Segment LCD Controller No
Security & Encryption 128-bit Unique ID, TRNG, AES(128/192/256), ECC/RSA(4K)/DSA, SHA224/SHA256, GHASH, Tamper Detection, Arm TrustZone, Unique ID, TRNG, AES, ECC, RSA, DSA, SHA224/SHA256, Tamper Detection, Arm TrustZone

Package Options

Pkg. Type Pkg. Dimensions (mm) Lead Count (#) Pitch (mm)
BGA 7 x 7 x 1.3 100 0.5
BGA 7 x 7 x 1.29 144 0.5
BGA 13 x 13 x 1.4 176 0.5
LQFP 14 x 14 x 1.7 100 0.5
LQFP 20 x 20 x 1.7 144 0.5
LQFP 24 x 24 x 1.7 176 0.8

Application Block Diagrams

Interactive block diagram of a highly secure drug delivery system features an NFC authentication and rich connectivity.
Highly Secure Drug Delivery System with NFC Authentication and Rich Connectivity
Secure drug delivery system with precision dosing and safety features for proper medication and delivery.
Remote Predictive Maintenance System Block Diagram
Remote Predictive Maintenance System
The remote predictive maintenance system reduces downtime and costs with AI-driven insights and rich connectivity options.
Wireless Multi-Channel Isolated Data Logger Block Diagram
Wireless Multi-Channel Isolated Data Logger
The wireless multi-channel isolated data logger offers multi-channel measurement for industrial networks and Wi-Fi.
Elevator Control System Block Diagram
Elevator Control System
Elevator control system with integrated real-time communication with main control, in/call, and out/call.
Embedded Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for Industrial Use Block Diagram
Embedded Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for Industrial Use
Flexible embedded programmable logic controller (PLC) designed to integrate any type of interface for end-application needs.
Interactive block diagram of the centralized ROS body controller features a 32-bit MCU, supports Pub/Sub communication, and provides multiple servo control via 1-wire UART and RS-485.
ROS Body Controller for Robotic Systems
The centralized ROS body controller simplifies robot coordination with standardized control and efficient communication.
Voice Recognition & Smart Control Block Diagram
Smart Voice-Controlled Room Automation
Voice recognition enables hands-free control of devices improving hygiene and supporting multilingual commands.
Fleet Tracking Block Diagram
Fleet Tracking
Fleet tracking system with GPS and LTE Cat-M1 for asset monitoring, telematics, transport, and logistics.
IoT Remote Sensing System Block Diagram
IoT Remote Sensing System
Cloud-connected design simplifies secure IoT device linkage and data management with robust connectivity.

Additional 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

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