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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RX23W Blutooth SPPstack
Instead ofusing BLE stack isther any stack for SPP (classic bluetooth profile).inRX23W?
Mar 10, 2022 -
RTC counting slower than original time in RX23W
Hello Renesas community, I am using RX23W to enter software standby mode. Alongwith RTC, I am using LPT as well to achieve 200us of active time then switching back to software standby. RTC is used to track an hour period while LPT monitors second period. Is there anything that I ...
Jan 11, 2023 -
SOFTWARE STANDBY MODE in RX23W
Hello Everyone, What is the minimum power consumption in the software standby mode in RX23W? How to measure current consumption on the target board for RX23W. Thanks.
Jan 11, 2023
FAQs
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FAQ about Bluetooth 5 Supported by the RX23W
Please refer to Bluetooth Low Energy (DASHBOARD / KNOWLEDGE BASE / Bluetooth Low Energy) category. https://en-support.renesas.com/knowledgeBase/category/31069
Mar 6, 2020 -
RX23W Bluetooth SIG Qualification and Radio Law Certification Status in Each Region
... RX23WTBQ56) For details of Target Board for RX23W, refer to the following URL. https://www.renesas.com/us/en/products/microcontrollers-microprocessors/rx-32-bit-performance-efficiency-mcus/rtk5rx23w0c00000bj-target-board-rx23w Suitable Products RX23W [Tags] FAQNo:2000662, JFAQNo:2000662, CFAQNo:2000662
Nov 16, 2021 -
System control in the RX23W module
The RX23W module is not a Bluetooth LE module that works on a so-called command base. It is capable of performing system control at the same time as Bluetooth LE transmission in the same manner as a single-chip product.
Apr 6, 2021
Videos & Training
Introducing high performance RX23W BT5.0 enabled MCU, ideal for system controller and provides robust security for IoT connected devices.