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Features

  • RXv3 Core 240MHz operation (5.82 CoreMark/MHz), double-precision FPU
  • 2.7V to 3.6V operation
  • Operating Temperature: -40 °C to 85 °C/-40 °C to 105 °C
  • Large-capacity memory: Code flash up to 4MB, SRAM 1MB
  • Dual Bank Function
  • Line up max. 224-pin LFBGA package product
  • Built-in EtherCAT slave controller
  • Supports small TFT LCD display (to WVGA)
  • Trusted Secure IP (Optional)

Description

The RX72M Group microcontrollers are high-performance products operating at 240MHz with the RX's third-generation CPU core,"RXv3 core". Double-precision floating-point processing instructions can significantly improve processing power. It incorporates an EtherCAT® slave controller and realizes a system configuration that requires a dedicated controller on a single chip, contributing to a reduction in the number of parts and space saving.

Parameters

Attributes Value
Main CPU RXv3
Program Memory (KB) 2048, 4096
RAM (KB) 1024
Carrier Type Full Carton (Tray), Tray
Supply Voltage (V) -
I/O Ports 73, 112, 137, 183
DRAM I/F No, SDRAM I/F
Temp. Range (°C) Ta = -40 to +85, Ta = -40 to +105
Operating Freq (Max) (MHz) 240
Ethernet speed 10M/100M
Ethernet (ch) 2
EtherCat (ch) (#) 2
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) 12, 13
SPI (ch) 15, 16
I2C (#) 15, 16
CAN (ch) 3
CAN-FD (ch) 0
Wireless No
SDHI (ch) 0, 1
High Resolution Output Timer No
PWM Output (pin#) 40, 47
32-Bit Timer (ch) 5, 7
16-Bit Timer (ch) (#) 18
8-Bit Timer (ch) 4
Standby operable timer No
12-Bit A/D Converter (ch) 15, 26, 29
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) 0
Segment LCD Controller No
Security & Encryption Unique ID, Unique ID, AES, 3DES, RSA, ECC, SHA-1, SHA224/SHA256, MD5, MAC, TRNG

Package Options

Pkg. Type Pkg. Dimensions (mm) Lead Count (#) Pitch (mm)
LFBGA 13 x 13 x 1.4 176 0.8
LFBGA 13 x 13 x 1.4 224 0.8
LFQFP 14 x 14 x 1.7 100 0.5
LFQFP 20 x 20 x 1.7 144 0.5
LFQFP 24 x 24 x 1.7 176 0.5

Application Block Diagrams

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.
Interactive block diagram of the resolver motor control system features an MCU, full-bridge FET drivers, buck regulators and RS-485 transceivers.
Resolver Motor Control for Small Industrial Robots
Compact robotic system offers precise motion control, robust design, and reduced development time.
Industrial Sensor Network Slave Block Diagram
Industrial Sensor Network
Compact industrial sensor network system with flexible interfaces and real-time monitoring.
Mass Flow Controller with EtherCAT & CAN Connectivity Block Diagram
Mass Flow Controller with EtherCAT & CAN Connectivity
MFCs enable mass and flow rate measurements and can be used for gas control in semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Additional Applications

  • Industrial
  • Office Automation
  • Consumer

Applied Filters:

Introducing an EtherCAT motor control solution using Renesas' high-performance 32-bit microcontroller RX72M. This solution enables synchronous control of the motors in multiple equipment by connecting to EtherCAT, an industrial Ethernet communication system with high synchronous control performance.

For details, refer to the application note RX Group Single-Chip Motor Control via EtherCAT Communications Rev.1.10 (PDF | English, 日本語) on the Renesas website.

News & Blog Posts

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Aug 5, 2022
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Jul 6, 2022
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Apr 25, 2022
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Apr 19, 2022
Design Guide for RX MCU Board Wiring Pattern
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Apr 5, 2022
RX Family Software – The Past and the Future - #3
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Mar 15, 2022
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Mar 11, 2022
RX Family Software – The Past and the Future - #2
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Mar 4, 2022
Supporting a Smooth Start of Your Development with RX by Video!
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Feb 1, 2022
RX Family Software – The Past and the Future - #1
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Dec 6, 2021
To Seamlessly Switch to a 32-Bit RX Family MCU
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Oct 15, 2021
Interview with RX MCU Family User, HITACHI Solutions Technology
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Oct 6, 2021
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Sep 24, 2021
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Sep 21, 2021
How Renesas Approaches Functional Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE)
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Sep 9, 2021
RX72M Single-Chip Motor Control via EtherCAT Communications
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Aug 4, 2021
Introducing the RX Family Firmware Update Middleware that Can Easily Realize FOTA (Firmware Update Over-The-Air) Implementation
Blog Post
Aug 2, 2021
DSP Experience with RX Family MCU! Visualizing DSP Behavior with Free Sample Program!
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Jul 20, 2021
Try Building an Evaluation Environment for a WVGA LCD Display Using a General-Purpose 32-Bit MCU and a Commercial LCD Panel
Blog Post
Jul 13, 2021
Introducing the RX MCU Product Longevity Program (PLP) that Goes Beyond 15 years of Support!
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Jul 2, 2021
Let’s Get Started with RX MCU Software Development! First Step is to Start with e² studio.
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May 19, 2021
Edge Trust Security Service Using RX Microcomputer CMVP Certified
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May 11, 2021
POC Development Using a GUI in 10 Minutes - Introducing the New Functions of the Newly Released QE for Display (RX)
Blog Post
Apr 20, 2021
Solution that Strongly Supports the Development and Manufacturing of Secure IoT Devices
Blog Post
Apr 13, 2021
Multiple Industrial Ethernet Communication and Industrial Motor Control All-in-One Solution by RX72M
Blog Post
Mar 3, 2021
Easy GUI Development Using Renesas' “QE for Display” Development Tool