Overview
Description
RX23W microcontrollers incorporate security functions that are vital for Bluetooth® 5.0 Low Energy (LE) and IoT devices, as well as a wealth of peripheral functions such as touch keys, USB, and CAN, enabling system control and wireless communication with devices using a single chip. RX23W MCUs have full function support for Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy long-range and mesh networking, and provide excellent reception performance.
In addition, the RX23W lineup includes a module with a built-in antenna and oscillator. It enables the use of many MCU peripheral function pins while having the industry’s smallest footprint for a module. This module has obtained Radio Law (Japan), FCC/ISED (North America), and CE (Europe) certifications, saving users the trouble of designing an RF circuit or obtaining certifications on their own, shortening time to market.
Features
- RXv2 core 54MHz operation (4.33 CoreMark/MHz), single-precision FPU
- Operating voltage: 1.8V to 3.6V
- Operating temperature: -40 °C to 85 °C
- Program Flash up to 512KB, SRAM up to 64KB
- Communications
- Bluetooth Low Energy (one channel)
- Built-in Bluetooth 5.0-compliant RF transceiver and link layer
- Supports LE 1M PHY, LE 2M PHY, LE Coded PHY (125kbps, 500kbps), LE Advertising Extensions
- Built-in Bluetooth dedicated AES-CCM (128-bit) encryption circuit
- USB 2.0 Host/Function/OTG (one channel)
- Full speed (12Mbps), low speed (1.5Mbps), isochronous transfer
- BC (battery charger) support
- CAN (one channel)
- ISO 11898-1 compliant CAN, up to 1Mbps transfer
- SD Host I/F (on channel)
- SD memory/SDIO 1- or 4-bit SD bus support
- Bluetooth Low Energy (one channel)
- Capacitive Touch Sensing
- Self-capacitive method: Up to 12 keys supported in a 1-terminal 1-key configuration
- Mutual capacitive method: Supports up to 36 keys in a 12-terminal matrix configuration
- Enhanced analog
- Enhanced analog: 12-bit A/D converter (14 channels), 12-bit D/A converter (2 channels)
- Trusted Secure IP Lite (AES/TRNG)
- Module package size
- 6.1mm × 9.5mm, 0.5mm pitch (83-pin LGA)
Comparison
Applications
Design & Development
Software & Tools
Sample Code
Boards & Kits
Models
ECAD Models
Schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D CAD models from SamacSys can be found by clicking on the CAD Model links in the Product Options table. If a symbol or model isn't available, it can be requested directly from SamacSys.

Support
Support Communities
Support Communities
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How to use RX23W MCU to use bluetooth connection, and USB interface, and captouch
Hi all, I'm intended to use RX23W MCU to use bluetooth connection, and USB interface, and captouch for full version of Smartlock. I found that Renesas also have RL78/G1D bluetooth MCU. I wonder in case I'm don't want to use Captouch and only use Bluetooth ...
Apr 10, 2020 -
RX23W HOGP Example
I'm trying to send a Bluetooth HID Keyboard keypress from an RX23W. But can't seem to get it correct. I'm using the latest e2 studio/CCRX along with smart configurator and Bluetooth Fit module. I've added a HOGP profile and have set my Report Map ...
Oct 6, 2021 -
Query on RX23w USB Flashing
Hi, USB Flashing We are working on Target board of RX23W EVK RTK5RX23W0C00000BJ REV.A in this default flash mode is FINE boot mode . We tried configuring USB interface by below changes but unable detect USB in device manager ,please share feedback on same . i.SS12 is isolated ii. MD ...
Oct 15, 2020
FAQs
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RX23W: How to Change Connection Interval or Supervision Timeout
To change the connection interval or supervision timeout from the RX23W after the connection has been established, use the "R_BLE_GAP_UpdConn" function to request that the remote device change the connection parameters. Note: Whether change requests are accepted depends on the implementation of the remote device. For detailed ...
May 25, 2020 -
Bluetooth® 5.0 Low Energy Functions Supported by the RX23W
The RX23W supports all Bluetooth® 5.0 Low Energy functions such as LE Long Range and Mesh Networking.Bluetooth® Low Energy for RX Family https://www.renesas.com/us/en/application/technologies/bluetooth-low-energy/bluetooth-low-energy-rx Bluetooth ...
Nov 16, 2021 -
RX23W: Connecting to Remote Device Registered in White List
To connect only to devices registered in the whitelist, call the R_BLE_ABS_CreateConn function with the "filter" parameter set to BLE_GAP_INIT_FILT_USE_WLST. To register a device in the whitelist, call the R_BLE_GAP_ConfWhiteList function with the "p_addr" parameter set to the ...
May 25, 2020
Videos & Training
Introducing high performance RX23W BT5.0 enabled MCU, ideal for system controller and provides robust security for IoT connected devices.