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RA Family 32-bit MCUs with Arm Cortex-M Core

Our scalable Renesas Advanced (RA) 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) lead the industry with multi-architecture designs featuring high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M processor cores. With robust security, superior CoreMark® performance, ultra-low power operation, and exceptional wireless connectivity, we provide optimal technologies for a wide range of applications—from general-purpose to AIoT. Save development time with our software, tools, and ecosystem of ready-to-use partner solutions.

Arm-Based MCUs

Arm-Based MCUs

Our MCUs are embedded with Arm Cortex cores, including the M23, M4, M33, and the high-performance M85 with Helium™ technology, ensuring optimal power efficiency and unmatched performance.

Robust Security

Robust Security

Enjoy robust protection with our integrated Renesas Security IP and Arm v8-M TrustZone®, delivering advanced tamper detection and resistance to cyberthreats.

Dynamic Technology Integration

Dynamic Technology Integration

Leverage our superior capacitive touch technology with precise sensitivity, deployable onto a wide range of materials. Take advantage of leading connectivity options integrated into our MCUs to enhance your IoT development.

Scalable Development Tools

Scalable Development Tools

Our open ecosystem and Flexible Software Package (FSP) offers adaptability and easy integration with middleware. The FSP is scalable across RA MCUs, RX MCUs, and select RZ MPUs, enabling effortless development scalability.

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With a shared design framework, these series offer feature and pin compatibility—allowing easy scalability and code reuse, accelerating time-to-market.

Mainstream Low Power Entry ASSP Wireless Motor & Analog RA8 Series RA6 Series RA4 Series RA2 Series RA0 Series 32MHz Cortex-M23 64KB/12KB RA0E1 32MHz Cortex-M23 128KB/16KB RA0E2 32MHz Cortex-M23 16KB/2KB RA0E3 32MHz Cortex-M23 64KB/16KB RA0L1 48MHz Cortex-M23 256KB/32KB RA2A1 48MHz Cortex-M23 128KB/16KB RA2E1 48MHz Cortex-M23 256KB/32KB RA2L1 48MHz Cortex-M23 128KB/16KB RA2L2 48MHz Cortex-M23 512KB/48KB RA2A2 48MHz Cortex-M23 64KB/8KB RA2E2 48MHz Cortex-M23 64KB/16KB RA2E3 64MHz Cortex-M23 64KB/8KB RA2T1 48MHz Cortex-M4 512KB/96KB RA4W1 100MHz Cortex-M33 256KB/40KB RA4T1 100MHz Cortex-M33 512KB/128KB RA4E1 80MHz Cortex-M33 512KB/64KB RA4L1 80MHz Cortex-M33 512KB/96KB RA4C1 48MHz Cortex-M4 256KB/32KB RA4M1 100MHz Cortex-M33 128KB/40KB RA4E2 100MHz Cortex-M33 512KB/128KB RA4M2 100MHz Cortex-M33 1MB/128KB RA4M3 120MHz Cortex-M4 512KB/64KB RA6T1 160MHz Cortex-M33 no NVM/704KB RA6W1 200MHz Cortex-M33 1MB/256KB RA6E1 120MHz Cortex-M4 512KB/256KB RA6M1 240MHz Cortex-M33 512KB/64KB RA6T2 200MHz Cortex-M33 256KB/40KB RA6E2 120MHz Cortex-M4 1MB/384KB RA6M2 200MHz Cortex-M33 256KB/40KB RA6T3 120MHz Cortex-M4 2MB/640KB RA6M3 200MHz Cortex-M33 1MB/256KB RA6M4 200MHz Cortex-M33 2MB/512KB RA6M5 480MHz Cortex-M85 2MB/1MB RA8T1 360MHz Cortex-M85 1MB/544KB RA8E1 480MHz Cortex-M85 1MB/2MB RA8M1 480MHz Cortex-M85 1MB/672KB RA8E2 1GHz Cortex-M85, M33 1MB/2MB RA8T2 480MHz Cortex-M85 1MB/2MB RA8D1 1GHz Cortex-M85, CM33 1MB/2MB RA8M2 1GHz Cortex-M85, CM33 Graphics, 1MB/2MB RA8D2 1GHz Cortex-M85, M33 Ethos-U55, 1MB/2MB RA8P1

Security

Security

The rise of smart technologies and connected ecosystems, along with stricter regulations, drives manufacturers to prioritize security. Developers face tight budgets and timelines while building efficient, secure solutions. The RA Family meets these needs with hardware-based security, including isolated cryptographic operations, secure key storage, Arm TrustZone® technology, and side-channel protections.

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