32-bit Microcontrollers with 120MHz Optimized Entry Point to the RA6 Series
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Description
The Renesas RA6M1 microcontroller is the entry point to the Renesas RA6 product series for applications that require a high-performance Arm® Cortex®-M4 core at a very attractive price point. The RA6M1 is built on a highly efficient 40nm process and is supported by an open and flexible ecosystem concept—the Flexible Software Package (FSP), built on FreeRTOS—and is expandable to use other RTOSes and middleware. The RA6M1 is suitable for IoT applications requiring security, large embedded RAM and low power consumption.
Features
- 120MHz Arm® Cortex®-M4
- 512kB Flash memory and 256kB SRAM
- 8kB Data Flash to store data as in EEPROM
- Scalable from 64-pin to 100-pin packages
- Capacitive touch sensing unit
- USB 2.0 Full Speed
- CAN 2.0B
- SCI (UART, Simple SPI, Simple I2C)
- SPI/ I2C multimaster interface
- SDHI
- SSI/Serial sound interface
Applications
- Security (fire detection, burglar detection, panel control)
- Metering (electricity, automated meter reading)
- Industry (robotics, door openers, sewing machines, vending machines, UPS)
- HVAC (heating, air conditioning, boiler control)
- General purpose
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Design & Development
Software & Tools
Software & Tools
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| E2 emulator Lite [RTE0T0002LKCE00000R]On-chip debugging emulator. Also available as a flash memory programmer. [Support MCU/MPU: RA, RE, RL78, RX] | Emulator | Renesas |
| E2 emulator [RTE0T00020KCE00000R]On-chip debugging emulator. Also available as a flash memory programmer. [Support MCU/MPU: RA, RE, RH850, R-Car D1, RL78, RX]Downloads: | Emulator | Renesas |
| e² studioEclipse-based Renesas integrated development environment (IDE). [Support MCU/MPU: RA, RE, RX, RL78, RH850, Renesas Synergy, RZ] Downloads: | IDE and Coding Tool | Renesas |
| E2 Emulator (With Programming Function)On-chip debugging emulator available as a flash memory programmer [Available flash programming software: Renesas Flash Programmer] [Support MCU/MPU and devices: RE, RX, RL78, RH850, Power Management, Renesas USB Power Delivery Family, ICs for Motor Driver/Actuator Driver] | Programmer (Unit/SW) | Renesas |
| E2 Emulator Lite (With Programming Function)On-chip debugging emulator available as a flash memory programmer [Available flash programming software: Renesas Flash Programmer] [Support MCU/MPU and devices: RX, RL78, Power Management, Renesas USB Power Delivery Family, ICs for Motor Driver/Actuator Driver] | Programmer (Unit/SW) | Renesas |
| PG-FP6Flash memory programmer [Programming software: Dedicated GUI-based software, the "FP6 Terminal"] [Support MCU/MPU and devices: RA, RE, RX, RL78, RH850, Renesas Synergy, Power Management, Renesas USB Power Delivery Family, ICs for Motor Driver/Actuator Driver, SuperH RISC engine, V850, 78K, R8C]Downloads: | Programmer (Unit/SW) | Renesas |
| Renesas Flash Programmer (Programming GUI)Flash memory programming software [Support MCU/MPU and devices: RA, RE, RX, RL78, RH850, Renesas Synergy, Power Management, Renesas USB Power Delivery Family, ICs for Motor Driver/Actuator Driver, V850, 78KR, 78K0]Downloads: | Programmer (Unit/SW) | Renesas |
| Sensor Software Modules for Renesas MCU PlatformsMiddleware (FIT module and FSP module) and sample software packages that enable control and data acquisition for Renesas sensor products. Downloads: | Sensor | Renesas |
| Flexible Software Package (FSP)FSP is an enhanced software package designed to provide easy-to-use, scalable, high-quality software for embedded system designs using Renesas RA Family of Arm Microcontrollers.
Note: FSP with e² studio Installer (Platform Installer) will install the e² studio tool, FSP packs, GCC toolchain and Segger J-Link drivers required to use this software. No additional installations are required.Downloads:
Securing Data at Rest Utilizing the Renesas Security MPUSegger emWin v614a - Documentation, Tools and SamplesSecurity for the Connected WorldEK-RA6M1 Example Project BundleSegger emWin v614d - Documentation, Tools and Samples
RA Azure IoT Cloud Connectivity SolutionMigrating Projects to New FSP VersionGetting Started with the Wi-Fi Modules on FSPRA AWS MQTT/TLS Cloud Connectivity Solution Application ProjectSegger emWin v622 - Documentation, Tools and SamplesConverting Applications from e² studio to IAR or Keil for RA – Application NoteSecure Bootloader for RA6 MCU Series Using MCUbootEK-RA6M1 Example Project Bundle
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| QE for Capacitive Touch: Development Assistance Tool for Capacitive Touch SensorsIn developing embedded system using the capacitive touch sensor of RA family and RX family MCUs, you can easily setup initial configurations of the touch interface as well as process the tuning of sensors, and reduce development time. [Plugin for Renesas IDE "e2 studio"] Downloads: | Solution Toolkit | Renesas |
| RA Smart ConfiguratorThe Renesas RA Smart Configurator (RA SC) is a desktop application that helps you in configuring software systems (including a Board Support Package (BSP), drivers, RTOS, and middleware) for RA-Family MCUs when you are using a third-party IDE and toolchain. | Solution Toolkit | Renesas |
| Security Key Management ToolKey wrapping tool for key management systems using Renesas security IP. Enables secure installation and update of user application and device lifecycle management (DLM) keys. Downloads: | Solution Toolkit | Renesas |
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[Software=FSP|v4.0.0;RX Driver Package|v1.35],[Toolchains=GNU ARM Embedded|v10.3.1.20210824;CC-RX|v3.02.00;GNURX|8.3.0.202004;CC-RL|v1.10.00;GNURL|4.9.2.202103;]
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[Software=FSP|v4.0.0;RX Driver Package|v1.35],[Toolchains=GNU ARM Embedded|v10.3.1.20210824;CC-RX|v3.02.00;GNURX|8.3.0.202004;CC-RL|v1.10.00;GNURL|4.9.2.202103;]
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Application: IoT Applications Compiler: CC-RX, CC-RL, ICCRX, ICCRL78, GNURL78, GNURX, ICCARM, GNU ARM Embedded Function: Communication Interface, Application Example IDE: e2 studio, IAR EWRX, IAR EWARM |
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This application project discusses the considerations for securing Data at Rest in an embedded system and
provides guidelines on how to use the Security MPU hardware feature of the RA Family MCUs to implement
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Application: Consumer Electronics, Industrial Compiler: CC-RX, CC-RL, ICCRX, GNU ARM Embedded, ICCARM, GNURX, ICCRL78, GNURL78 Function: Application Example, Communication Interface, Driver or Library, OS IDE: CS+, e2 studio, IAR EWRX, IAR EWARM, IAR EWRL78 |
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The application example provided in the package uses AWS IoT Core. The detailed steps in this
document show first-time AWS IoT Core users how to configure the AWS IoT Core platform to run this
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MCUboot is a secure bootloader for 32-bit MCUs. It defines a common infrastructure for the bootloader,
defines system flash layout on microcontroller systems, and provides a secure bootloader that enables easy
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[Toolchains=GCC Arm Embedded|9.3.1.20200408] [Software=RA FSP|v3.5.0] [Board=EK-RA6M3;EK-RA6M4] ZIP22.71 MB Related Files:
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Arm® TrustZone® technology for ARMv8-M is an optional security extension that is designed to provide a
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[Toolchains=GCC Arm Embedded|9.2.1.20191025] [Software=RA FSP|v1.1.0] Compiler: GNU Arm Embedded, IAR Compiler for Arm Function: Security IDE: e2 studio, IAR EWARM |
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The driver for the new module is developed while referencing the existing Wi-Fi driver provided by FSP as a starting point. ZIP929 KB Related Files:
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Boards & Kits
Boards & Kits
Evaluation Kit for RA6M1 MCU Group
The EK-RA6M1 evaluation kit enables users to effortlessly evaluate the features of the RA6M1 MCU Group and develop embedded systems applications using Renesas' Flexible Software Package (FSP) and various IDEs.
Getting Started
Running the Quick Start Example Project
The EK-RA6M1 board comes pre-programmed with a Quick Start example project (Provided with the example projects bundle).
Power up the EK-RA6M1 board
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Introducing the Renesas RA Family of 32-Bit Microcontrollers
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.
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Pin Count / Memory Size
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64-pin LQFP 10x10mm 0.5mm |
64-pin QFN 8x8mm 0.4mm |
100-pin LQFP 14x14mm 0.5mm |
100-pin LGA 7x7mm 0.5mm |