Renesas R0E0144TNPFK00

Overview

R0E0144TNPFK00 from Renesas Electronics is a converter board designed to interface the flexible cable R0E001000FLX10 with a 144-pin 0.5 mm pitch LQFP footprint (PLQP0144KA-A), enabling emulator connectivity for debugging and on-board evaluation of Renesas MCUs.

For engineers reviewing the R0E0144TNPFK00 datasheet, R0E0144TNPFK00 pinout, R0E0144TNPFK00 application, or R0E0144TNPFK00 equivalent, this board supports high-reliability debug setups requiring mechanical durability (50 insertion/removal cycles), precise LQFP alignment, and compatibility with Tokyo Eletech socket systems (NQPACK144SD-ND/YQPACK144SD).

Technical Context

The R0E0144TNPFK00 serves as a passive mechanical and electrical bridge between an emulator's flexible cable and a target PCB's LQFP landing pattern. It does not contain active circuitry, ICs, or signal conditioning components - its function is strictly interconnect translation and physical support.

It interfaces two distinct connector systems: CN1 accepts the R0E001000FLX10 flexible cable (100-pin), while CN2 mates with the YQPACK144SD socket mounted on NQPACK144SD-ND. Pin mapping between CN1 and CN2 is partially direct and partially cross-wired per Table 2, accommodating emulator-specific signal routing to MCU pins.

Key Specifications

Availability

R0E0144TNPFK00 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for MCU debugging, on-board flash programming, and embedded system validation requiring stable component supply and traceable Renesas tooling support.

Supply support for R0E0144TNPFK00 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Renesas Electronics Corporation is a global semiconductor manufacturer specializing in microcontrollers, analog, power, and SoC solutions for automotive, industrial, and enterprise applications.

The R0E0144TNPFK00 belongs to Renesas' official development tools portfolio, engineered specifically to enable reliable, low-risk debugging and evaluation of Renesas MCUs packaged in 144-pin LQFP - supporting rapid firmware iteration and hardware validation.

FAQ

What is the primary purpose of the R0E0144TNPFK00?

The R0E0144TNPFK00 is a passive converter board that enables connection of the R0E001000FLX10 flexible cable (from Renesas emulators) to a 144-pin 0.5 mm pitch LQFP footprint via Tokyo Eletech socket systems. It has no active circuitry - its role is purely mechanical and electrical signal routing for debug and evaluation use cases involving the R0E0144TNPFK00.

Which MCU packages does the R0E0144TNPFK00 support?

The R0E0144TNPFK00 is explicitly designed for the PLQP0144KA-A package - a 144-pin LQFP with 0.5 mm pitch. It is not compatible with QFP variants of different pin counts or pitches, nor with BGA, QFN, or other封装 types. The R0E0144TNPFK00 requires use with NQPACK144SD-ND and YQPACK144SD sockets to achieve correct mechanical registration and contact reliability.

Does the R0E0144TNPFK00 require power or configuration?

No - the R0E0144TNPFK00 contains no ICs, resistors, capacitors, or power circuitry. It is a passive interconnect board with copper traces mapping signals between CN1 (flex cable) and CN2 (socket side). No firmware, drivers, or external power are needed for the R0E0144TNPFK00 to operate as intended in debugging or evaluation workflows.

What accessories are included with the R0E0144TNPFK00?

The R0E0144TNPFK00 package includes: one R0E0144TNPFK00 converter board, one YQPACK144SD socket, one NQPACK144SD-ND base socket, four YQ-GUIDE alignment fixtures, and the REJ10J2107-0200 User's Manual. These components must be used together - the R0E0144TNPFK00 cannot function without the specified Tokyo Eletech socket system.

Can the R0E0144TNPFK00 be used for production programming?

The R0E0144TNPFK00 is intended for engineering debug and on-board evaluation only - not for high-volume production programming. Its 50-cycle connector rating, manual alignment requirements (YQ-GUIDEs), and reliance on socket-based contact make it unsuitable for automated or repeated production-line use. For production, Renesas recommends dedicated programming adapters or in-circuit debug interfaces - not the R0E0144TNPFK00.