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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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 -
RX23W: Maximum Number of Registered Paired Devices
By using the configuration option (BLE_CFG_NUM_BOND) of the security data management function of the BLE FIT module, information on up to seven(7) paired devices can be registered. (In the case of original management, the number of devices that can be registered depends on the available capacity ...
Nov 16, 2021 -
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
Videos & Training
Introducing high performance RX23W BT5.0 enabled MCU, ideal for system controller and provides robust security for IoT connected devices.