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Features

  • 48MHz Arm Cortex-M4
  • 512kB Flash Memory and 96kB SRAM
  • 8kB Data Flash to store data as in EEPROM
  • 7mm x7mm QFN 56-pin package
  • Capacitive touch sensing unit
  • Segment LCD controller
  • USB 2.0 Full Speed module supporting host and device mode
  • CAN 2.0B
  • SCI (UART, Simple SPI, Simple I2C)
  • SPI/ I2C multimaster interface
  • 2.4GHz radio with Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy
  • LE 1M, 2M, Coded PHY, and LE advertising extension
  • Secure Crypto Engine (AES128/256, GHASH, TRNG)

Description

The Renesas RA4W1 is the first Bluetooth® 5.0 Low Energy (LE) fully compliant with 2Mbit High-Throughput (HT) and Long Range support in a single chip MCU of Renesas RA4 product series for IoT applications that require a high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M4 core at a very attractive price point. The RA4W1 is built on a highly efficient low power process and is supported by an open and flexible ecosystem concept, called Flexible Software Package (FSP), using FreeRTOS as a base. The RA4W1 MCU has full function support for Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy long-range and mesh networking, and provides excellent reception performance. RA4W1 is geared towards IoT applications requiring Security, large embedded RAM and low power consumption.

Parameters

Attributes Value
Main CPU Arm Cortex-M4
Program Memory (KB) 512
RAM (KB) 96
Carrier Type Bulk (Tray)
Supply Voltage (V) -
I/O Ports 34
DRAM I/F No
Temp. Range (°C) Ta = -40 to +85
Operating Freq (Max) (MHz) 48
Ethernet speed No
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) 4
SPI (ch) 2
I2C (#) 2
CAN (ch) 1
CAN-FD (ch) 0
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0
SDHI (ch) 0
High Resolution Output Timer No
PWM Output (pin#) 16
32-Bit Timer (ch) 4
16-Bit Timer (ch) (#) 3
Standby operable timer Yes
Asynchronous General Purpose Timer / Interval Timer (ch) 2
16-Bit A/D Converter (ch) 0
14-Bit A/D Converter (ch) 8
12-Bit A/D Converter (ch) 0
24-Bit Sigma-Delta A/D Converter (ch) 0
12-Bit D/A Converter (ch) 1
8-Bit D/A Converter (ch) 2
Capacitive Touch Sensing Unit (ch) 11
Image Codec No
Segment LCD Controller Yes
Security & Encryption Unique ID, TRNG, AES

Package Options

Pkg. Type Pkg. Dimensions (mm) Lead Count (#) Pitch (mm)
QFN 7 x 7 x 0.9 56 0.4

Application Block Diagrams

Smart HVAC Control with Integrated Slave Actuator Block Diagram
Smart HVAC Control with Integrated Slave Actuator
This slave actuator design for HVAC systems offers low power, secure bi-directional packet data flow, and automatic routing.
48V Mobility Platform Block Diagram
48V Mobility Platform
This 48V mobility platform offers versatile, adaptable solutions for diverse electric mobility applications.
Network Gateway for Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh Block Diagram
Network Gateway for Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh
Gateway design with dual-core MPU, Bluetooth LE Mesh, Wi-Fi, local/cloud storage, alarms, and secure communication.
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.

Additional Applications

  • Security (fire detection, burglar detection, panel control)
  • Metering (electricity, automated meter reading)
  • Industry (robotics, door openers, sewing machines, vending machines, UPS)
  • Health and wearables body sensors
  • Smart home and remote control toys

Applied Filters:

The Renesas RA Family of 32-bit MCUs is designed to help device developers create the next generation of secure IoT devices. They are low power, have a wide variety of peripherals and connectivity options, and sport the latest HMI to help end customers have an immersive experience.