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Features

  • 54MHz RXv2 core (5.05 CoreMark/MHz*), single-precision FPU
    • *Typical for RXv2 core
  • Wide operating voltage range: 1.8V to 5.5V
  • Operating temperature: -40°C to 85°C or -40°C to 105°C
  • Built-in Flash memory: 512KB code flash, 64KB SRAM
  • 8KB data flash that can store data like an EEPROM
  • Diverse package lineup from 48 to 100 pins
  • Up to 83 general-purpose I/O ports
  • USB 2.0 Host/Function/OTG (supports full speed (12Mbps), low speed (1.5Mbps), and isochronous transfer)
  • CAN (ISO 11898-1 compliant, up to 1Mbps transfer)
  • SD Host I/F (supports SD memory/SDIO 1 or 4-bit SD bus)
  • Various other communication interfaces (SCI, IIC, RSPI, etc.)
  • 16-bit PWM timer, 16-bit compare match timer, 8-bit timer, RTC
  • 12-bit A/D converter, 12-bit D/A converter, temperature sensor
  • Capacitive touch sensing unit (CTSU)
    • Self-capacitive: 1 pin, 1 key configuration for up to 24 keys
    • Mutual capacitive: Up to 144 keys in matrix configuration
  • Trusted Secure IP Lite enables high level of Root of Trust
  • AES and other encryption engines, key management, flash memory protection

Description

The RX231 Group of devices leverages an optimal combination of a 32-bit RXv2 CPU core with improved DSP/FPU and low-power consumption technology to realize extreme power efficiency. High-performance digital filtering, floating-point operations and other processing can be performed even in environments with low current supply capacity. The RX231 Group implements the industry's top level communication security and encryption functions, high sensitivity high level of noise tolerance capacitive touch sensor capabilities, as well as SD host interface, USB and CAN communication functionality. These products are suitable for applications in industrial, home appliance, healthcare, smart meter, IoT, and other fields.

Renesas offers a reference solution which enables users to immediately incorporate the RX231's features such as security function, encryption function, human machine interface (HMI), and touch key into their applications.

Parameters

AttributesValue
Main CPURXv2
Program Memory (KB)128, 256, 384, 512
RAM (KB)32, 64
Carrier TypeFull Carton (Tray), Tape & Reel, Tray
Supply Voltage (V)1.8 - 5.5
I/O Ports31, 44, 80
DRAM I/FNo
Temp. Range (°C)Ta = -40 to +85, Ta = -40 to +105
Operating Freq (Max) (MHz)54
Ethernet speedNo
Ethernet (ch)0
EtherCat (ch) (#)0
USB FS (host ch/device ch)( 1 / 1 )
USB HS (host ch/device ch)( 0 / 0 )
USB SS (host ch/device ch)( 0 / 0 )
SCI or UART (ch)5, 6, 7
SPI (ch)6, 7, 8
I2C (#)6, 7, 8
CAN (ch)0, 1
CAN-FD (ch)0
WirelessNo
SDHI (ch)0, 1
High Resolution Output TimerNo
PWM Output (pin#)25, 28, 31
32-Bit Timer (ch)0
16-Bit Timer (ch) (#)17
8-Bit Timer (ch)4
Standby operable timerYes
12-Bit A/D Converter (ch)8, 12, 24
24-Bit Sigma-Delta A/D Converter (ch)0
16-Bit D/A Converter (ch)0
12-Bit D/A Converter (ch)0, 2
8-Bit D/A Converter (ch)0
Capacitive Touch Sensing Unit (ch)6, 10, 24
Segment LCD ControllerNo
Security & EncryptionUnique ID, Unique ID, AES, MAC, TRNG

Package Options

Pkg. TypePkg. Dimensions (mm)Lead Count (#)Pitch (mm)
HWQFN7 x 7 x 0.8480.5
HWQFN9 x 9 x 0.8640.5
LFQFP7 x 7 x 1.7480.5
LFQFP10 x 10 x 1.7640.5
LFQFP14 x 14 x 1.71000.5
LFQFP14 x 14 x 1.7 (PLQP0100KB-B) / 14 x 14 x 1.6 (PLQP0100KP-A)1000.5
TFLGA6 x 6 x 1.051000.5
WFLGA5 x 5 x 0.76640.5

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Additional Applications

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