The Arm®-based RZ/N series MPU is a family of scalable and performant communication devices to easily implement multiple industrial Ethernet protocols including TSN, and redundant network technologies for industrial systems. Equipped with Gigabit switch to easily connect to the network protocols, and rich peripherals to support various applications needs in Industrial Ethernet.

Industrial Ethernet & Fieldbus

Provide seamless real-time communication for Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. Connected to leading industrial communication protocols including PROFINET, EtherNet/IP™, EtherCAT®, Modbus, CC-Link.

Partner Solutions

Partner products and services that support the RZ/N series can speed up your design and get to market faster.

Target Applications

  • PLC
  • Ethernet switch
  • Remote I/O
  • Sensor hub
  • Industrial gateway
  • Industrial motor drive
  • Inverter
  • AC servo
  • Industrial Ethernet unit/module

Featured Products

Product Description Featured Document
RZ/N2L Integrated TSN-Compliant 3-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Enables Various Industrial Applications to Easily Implement Industrial Ethernet and TSN pdf_icon_for_table.png
RZ/N1D Microprocessors Featuring 5 Ethernet Ports and Latest Redundancy Protocol for Industrial Network Master Devices pdf_icon_for_table.png
RZ/N1S Microprocessors Optimized for Small PLC and HMI; Reduces Peripheral Components and Adaptable for Gateway, Sensor Hub pdf_icon_for_table.png

RZ/N Processor

Group Description
RZ/N2L MPU with 400MHz Cortex-R52, 256KB tightly coupled memory, 1.5MB system RAM, 3-port Gigabit Ethernet switch supporting TSN, EtherCAT slave controller, host I/F, etc.
RZ/N1D MPU with 2X 500MHz Cortex-A7, 125MHz Cortex-M3, 2MB system RAM, accelerator for industrial Ethernet communications (R-IN engine), 5-port Ethernet switch, EtherCAT slave controller, etc.
RZ/N1S MPU with 500MHz Cortex-A7, 125MHz Cortex-M3, 6MB system RAM, accelerator for industrial Ethernet communications (R-IN engine), 3-port Ethernet switch, EtherCAT slave controller, etc.
RZ/N1L MPU with 125MHz Cortex-M3, 6MB system RAM, accelerator for industrial Ethernet communications (R-IN engine), 2-port Ethernet switch, EtherCAT slave controller, etc.

Specification Summary

Specifications RZ/N2L RZ/N1L RZ/N1S RZ/N1D
CPU Cortex®-R52 Arm® Cortex®-M3 (Renesas R-IN Engine) Arm® Cortex®-A7 + Arm® Cortex®-M3 (Renesas R-IN Engine) Cortex-A7 x2 + Arm® Cortex®-M3 (Renesas R-IN Engine)
Max Operating Frequency 400MHz 125MHz 500MHz 500MHz
Ethernet Port Up to 3 ports Up to 3 ports Up to 5 ports Up to 5 ports
Memory System RAM: 1.5MB (w/ECC)
ATCM 128KB (w/ECC)
BTCM 128KB (w/ECC)
System RAM: 6MB (w/ECC) System RAM: 6MB (w/ECC) System RAM: 2MB (w/ECC)
Host I/F Serial Host: OSPI/QSPI
Parallel Host: 8, 16-bit
None None None
Industrial Ethernet Protocol EtherCAT®, PROFINET RT/IRT, EtherNet/IP™, TSN (IEC/IEEE 60802 Industrial Profile), CC-Link IE Field Basic, OPC UA over TSN EtherCAT®, PROFINET RT, EtherNet/IP™, TSN (IEC/IEEE 60802 Industrial Profile), CC-Link IE Field Basic, OPC UA over TSN
HSR/PRP Supported None None PRP HSR/PRP
Motor Control Peripherals PWM Timer (MTU3, GPT), ADC, ΣΔ Interface, Trigonometric function unit None None None
Package 225FBGA, 121FBGA 196LFBGA 324LFBGA, 196LFBGA 400LFBGA, 324LFBGA
OS Supported RTOS RTOS RTOS Linux, RTOS
RZ/N2L MPU Enables Easy Implementation of Industrial Ethernet and TSN

Learn more about RZ/N2L features, and the benefits it brings to accelerate industrial network implementation in your designs.