Renesas R5F101ECANA#60

Overview

R5F101ECANA#60 from Renesas is a 40-pin HWQFN-packaged RL78/G13 16-bit microcontroller with 64 KB flash, 4 KB data flash, and 2 KB RAM, operating at 1.6–5.5 V and delivering 41 DMIPS at 32 MHz. It integrates a real-time clock, 10-bit ADC (26 channels), UART/SPI/I²C interfaces, and ultra-low-power modes (0.57 μA in RTC+LVD mode) for battery-powered industrial sensors and smart metering endpoints.

For engineers reviewing the R5F101ECANA#60 datasheet, R5F101ECANA#60 pinout, R5F101ECANA#60 application, or R5F101ECANA#60 equivalent, key selection criteria include its no-data-flash configuration, 40-pin 6×6 mm HWQFN package, -40°C to +85°C industrial temperature grade, and support for background data flash rewriting and on-chip debug.

Technical Context

The R5F101ECANA#60 implements the RL78 CPU core with a 3-stage pipeline, supporting instruction execution times from 0.03125 μs (32 MHz high-speed mode) to 30.5 μs (32.768 kHz subsystem clock). Its memory subsystem includes 64 KB code flash with 1 KB block erase, 4 KB data flash with 1M rewrite endurance, and 2 KB SRAM - all accessible via DMA with 2-cycle transfer latency between SFR and RAM.

Peripheral integration includes eight 16-bit timers, one 12-bit interval timer, one calendar-capable real-time clock with alarm and correction, a 10-bit ADC with internal 1.45 V reference and temperature sensor, and up to ten serial interface channels (CSI, UART/LIN, I²C) - all configurable under the unified low-power HALT/STOP/SNOOZE operational states.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 40-pin HWQFN (6 × 6 mm, 0.5 mm pitch), moisture sensitivity level MSL3, lead-free and RoHS compliant.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar 16-bit microcontroller applications.

Compared with R5F101ECANA#60, the #20 variant offers identical electrical and functional behavior with tape-and-reel packaging for high-volume SMT, while R5F100ECANA#60 adds data flash capability - making it suitable for applications requiring robust parameter retention without external EEPROM.

Availability

R5F101ECANA#60 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for smart metering, industrial sensor nodes, home appliance control, and building automation panels requiring stable component supply and long-term lifecycle support.

Supply support for R5F101ECANA#60 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 is a global semiconductor leader specializing in microcontrollers, analog, power, and SoC solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets.

The RL78/G13 family targets cost-sensitive, ultra-low-power general-purpose embedded applications - balancing performance, peripheral richness, and energy efficiency for battery- and line-powered systems.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency and corresponding performance of the R5F101ECANA#60?

The R5F101ECANA#60 operates up to 32 MHz using its high-speed on-chip oscillator, achieving 41 DMIPS (Dhrystone MIPS) performance. Its minimum instruction execution time is 0.03125 μs at this frequency, and it supports dynamic clock switching down to 32.768 kHz for ultra-low-power RTC operation - enabling both high-throughput control tasks and extended battery life in the same design.

Does the R5F101ECANA#60 include data flash memory, and what are its key characteristics?

No, the R5F101ECANA#60 does not include data flash memory - the "101" in its part number explicitly denotes "data flash not provided." This distinguishes it from R5F100x variants, which integrate 4–8 KB of data flash. For applications requiring nonvolatile parameter storage, R5F100ECANA#60 is the functionally matched alternative with identical package and pinout.

What low-power modes are supported by the R5F101ECANA#60, and what is the lowest achievable current consumption?

The R5F101ECANA#60 supports HALT, STOP, and SNOOZE low-power modes. In STOP mode with only the real-time clock (RTC) and low-voltage detector (LVD) active, it achieves 0.57 μA typical current consumption at VDD = 3.0 V and TA = 25°C. This enables multi-year operation on coin-cell batteries in always-on sensor applications without compromising timekeeping accuracy.

How many analog input channels does the R5F101ECANA#60 support, and what ADC resolution is available?

The R5F101ECANA#60 integrates a 10-bit successive-approximation ADC with up to 26 analog input channels. It includes an internal 1.45 V reference voltage and an integrated temperature sensor - both usable simultaneously with external analog inputs. The ADC supports single-ended and differential measurements, with conversion times programmable from 4 to 22 μs depending on resolution and clock settings.

Is the R5F101ECANA#60 pin-compatible with other RL78/G13 devices, and what package does it use?

Yes, the R5F101ECANA#60 uses a 40-pin HWQFN (6 × 6 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) package and shares identical pinout with all other 40-pin RL78/G13 variants - including R5F100x and R5F101x families. This allows hardware reuse across designs with different memory configurations or data flash requirements, provided PCB layout accommodates the thermal pad and decoupling requirements specified in Renesas' hardware manual.