Renesas R5F1214AGSP#10
- Part No.:
- R5F1214AGSP#10
- Manufacturer:
- Renesas
- Category:
- Microcontrollers
- Package:
- 16-SSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)
- Datasheet:
-
R5F1214AGSP#10.pdf
- Description:
- 16BIT MCU RL78/G16 16K 16LSSOP -
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Product details
Overview
R5F1214AGSP#10 from Renesas Electronics is a 16-pin, industrial-grade RL78/G16 microcontroller with 16 KB flash, 2 KB RAM, and integrated capacitive touch sensing (15-channel CTSU). It operates from 2.4–5.5 V, supports HALT/STOP low-power modes, and delivers 61-µA/MHz active current at 125°C - enabling battery-powered HMI control in smart appliances and industrial panels.
For engineers reviewing the R5F1214AGSP#10 datasheet, R5F1214AGSP#10 pinout, R5F1214AGSP#10 application, or R5F1214AGSP#10 equivalent, key selection criteria include its 16-pin SSOP package, −40 to +105°C industrial temperature rating, 10-bit A/D converter with 11 analog inputs, and dual serial interfaces (UART + simplified I²C) for sensor and display connectivity.
Technical Context
The R5F1214AGSP#10 implements the RL78 CPU core with a 3-stage pipeline CISC architecture, supporting instruction execution times from 0.0625 µs (16 MHz high-speed mode) to 30.5 µs (32.768 kHz ultra-low-speed mode). Its memory subsystem includes 16 KB code flash (1 KB block erase), 1 KB data flash (512 B blocks, 1M rewrite cycles), and 2 KB SRAM.
Peripheral integration includes an 8-channel 16-bit timer array, real-time clock with 99-year calendar, watchdog timer, 10-bit A/D converter (up to 11 channels), two comparators, and a dedicated capacitive touch sensing unit (CTSU) supporting self- and mutual-capacitance configurations across 15 pins.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core | RL78 16-bit CISC CPU with 3-stage pipeline |
| Flash / RAM | 16 KB code flash (1 KB erase blocks); 2 KB on-chip RAM |
| Operating Voltage | 2.4 V to 5.5 V - enables direct Li-ion or 3.3/5 V rail operation without LDO |
| Temp Range | −40°C to +105°C (G-grade) - qualified for industrial control environments |
| A/D Converter | 10-bit resolution, up to 11 input channels, internal reference (0.815 V) |
| Touch Sensing | Capacitive Touch Sensing Unit (CTSU) with 15 channels, self/mutual mode support |
| Timers | Eight 16-bit timer channels, one 12-bit interval timer, one watchdog timer |
| Serial Interfaces | Up to three UART channels, up to three simplified I²C channels, one full I²C channel |
Pinout & Package
Package: 16-pin plastic SSOP (4.4 × 5.0 mm, 0.65-mm pitch), RoHS-compliant, industrial-grade G-temp screening.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| P00 | TOOLTxD / SO00 / TxD0 | Primary debug UART transmit; configurable as SPI master output or UART TX |
| P01 | TOOLRxD / ANI0 / SI00 / RxD0 | Primary debug UART receive; also serves as analog input 0 and SPI slave input |
| P02 | PCLBUZ0 / ANI1 / VCOUT0 / TSCAP | Capacitive touch sense input (TSCAP); also buzzer driver and analog input 1 |
| P03 | ANI2 / IVCMP0 / TS03 / TO00 | Analog input 2 with comparator reference; touch channel 3; timer output 0 |
| P04 | ANI3 / IVREF0 / TS04 / TxD1 | Analog input 3 with internal reference selection; touch channel 4; secondary UART TX |
| P05 | ANI4 / IVCMP1 / TS05 / SO11 | Analog input 4 with second comparator; touch channel 5; SPI output for secondary interface |
| P06 | ANI5 / IVREF1 / TS06 / SI11 | Analog input 5 with second reference source; touch channel 6; SPI input for secondary interface |
| P07 | ANI6 / VCOUT1 / TS07 / SCK11 | Analog input 6 with second voltage output; touch channel 7; SPI clock for secondary interface |
| P121 | X1 / XT1 / TI07 / TO07 | Crystal oscillator input (32.768 kHz or 1–20 MHz); timer input/output 7 |
| P122 | X2 / XT2 / EXCLK / TI05 / TO05 | Crystal oscillator output or external clock input; timer input/output 5 |
| P125 | RESET / INTP1 / VCOUT0 / VCOUT1 | Active-low reset with selectable POR threshold; interrupt input 1; dual voltage outputs |
| P137 | INTP0 / TI00 | External interrupt 0 with timer input 0 function - used for wake-up or edge-triggered events |
| P40 | TOOL0 / INTP2 / PCLBUZ0 | On-chip debugger interface pin; interrupt input 2; shared with buzzer driver |
| P41 | RTC1HZ / TS13 / TI03 / TO03 | Real-time clock 1 Hz output; touch channel 13; timer input/output 3 |
| VDD | Power supply | Single 2.4–5.5 V supply - eliminates need for separate analog/digital rails |
| VSS | Ground | Dedicated ground pin - critical for noise immunity in mixed-signal touch applications |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| True low-power platform | 61 µA/MHz active current at TA = 125°C - extends battery life in portable industrial tools |
| Integrated capacitive touch sensing | 15-channel CTSU with self/mutual capacitance support - enables robust, no-button HMI on PCB |
| Flexible clock system | High-speed on-chip oscillator (1–16 MHz ±1.0%) plus 32.768 kHz RTC crystal support - eliminates external crystals in many designs |
| Industrial temperature grade | −40°C to +105°C operation (G-grade) - validated for factory automation and motor control enclosures |
| On-chip debug and self-programming | Full on-chip debug via TOOL0/TOOLRxD/TOOLTxD; flash reprogramming without boot swap - simplifies field firmware updates |
| Peripheral I/O redirection | PIOR registers enable dynamic remapping of serial/timer functions to alternate pins - improves PCB layout flexibility |
Applications
| Smart Appliance Control Panel | Industrial Human-Machine Interface |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Touch-enabled front panel for washing machines, ovens, or HVAC controllers requiring reliable operation in humid, high-EMI environments. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary MCU managing capacitive touch detection, LED/display driving, motor sequencing, and safety monitoring. Use Value: Integrated CTSU eliminates external touch controller IC; 105°C rating ensures reliability near heat-generating components. | Use Scenario: Compact operator interface for PLC add-on modules or standalone process monitors deployed in factory settings. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time sensor aggregation node with UART-to-Modbus gateway functionality and local alarm triggering. Use Value: Dual UART channels enable simultaneous host communication and fieldbus bridging; 16-pin SSOP minimizes board space. |
| Energy Monitoring Endpoint | White Goods Motor Control Subsystem |
Use Scenario: Battery-powered energy metering module in smart breakers or subpanel monitors with wake-on-touch capability. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Low-power data acquisition unit sampling current/voltage sensors and transmitting via UART or simplified I²C. Use Value: STOP mode current <1 µA and HALT mode recovery in <4 µs enable rapid wake-and-measure cycles for extended battery life. | Use Scenario: Secondary control unit for brushless DC motor commutation feedback, thermal protection, and user interface in refrigerators or compressors. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dedicated motor supervisor handling hall sensor inputs, overtemperature shutdown, and front-panel status LEDs. Use Value: On-chip 16-bit timers with complementary outputs simplify PWM generation; 10-bit ADC supports precise current sensing. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar microcontroller applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| R5F1214CGSP#10 | Same 16-pin SSOP package and peripherals, but 32 KB flash (vs. 16 KB) and identical G-temp rating | Preferred when future firmware expansion or bootloader + application partitioning is required | Select R5F1214CGSP#10 if >16 KB code space needed; otherwise R5F1214AGSP#10 offers optimal cost/performance balance |
| RL78/G14 R5F11277ASP#V0 | 16-pin SSOP, 16 KB flash, but older RL78/G14 core - lacks CTSU, has only 4-channel A/D and no RTC calendar | Suitable for basic GPIO/timer/UART tasks where touch or precise timekeeping is unnecessary | Choose R5F1214AGSP#10 when capacitive touch or RTC calendar features are mandatory |
Compared with R5F1214CGSP#10, the R5F1214AGSP#10 reduces flash capacity by 16 KB while maintaining identical peripheral set and industrial temperature range - lowering BOM cost without sacrificing touch, timing, or communication capability. Against RL78/G14 alternatives, it adds CTSU, enhanced A/D, and calendar RTC - enabling next-generation HMI functionality in the same footprint.
Availability
R5F1214AGSP#10 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for smart appliance control panels, industrial HMIs, energy monitoring endpoints, and white goods motor control subsystems requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.
Supply support for R5F1214AGSP#10 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/G16 product line delivers ultra-low-power, high-integration MCUs optimized for cost-sensitive, space-constrained industrial and consumer HMI applications - combining capacitive touch, precision analog, and robust communication in compact packages.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency and instruction timing of the R5F1214AGSP#10?
The R5F1214AGSP#10 supports a maximum CPU frequency of 16 MHz using its high-speed on-chip oscillator. At this speed, the minimum instruction execution time is 0.0625 µs. The device also supports ultra-low-speed operation at 32.768 kHz (30.5 µs instruction time) using the subsystem clock - enabling flexible power/performance trade-offs within the same R5F1214AGSP#10 design.
Does the R5F1214AGSP#10 support in-circuit debugging, and what pins are required?
Yes, the R5F1214AGSP#10 supports full on-chip debugging via the built-in FINE interface. Debug requires three pins: P40 (TOOL0), P01 (TOOLRxD), and P00 (TOOLTxD). These pins provide non-intrusive program download, breakpoint setting, and real-time variable monitoring without requiring additional debug hardware beyond a standard Renesas E2 or E2 Lite emulator - all supported directly on the R5F1214AGSP#10.
How many capacitive touch channels does the R5F1214AGSP#10 support, and what configuration options exist?
The R5F1214AGSP#10 integrates a dedicated Capacitive Touch Sensing Unit (CTSU) supporting up to 15 independent touch channels. It operates in both self-capacitance mode (one pin per key, up to 15 keys) and mutual-capacitance mode (matrix configuration using selected transmit/receive pins from the 15 available, supporting up to 16 keys). All CTSU functionality is implemented in hardware on the R5F1214AGSP#10 - no external components or firmware-intensive scanning required.
What are the flash memory characteristics of the R5F1214AGSP#10, including erase granularity and rewrite endurance?
The R5F1214AGSP#10 contains 16 KB of on-chip code flash memory organized in 1 KB blocks - meaning erasure must be performed per 1 KB sector. It also includes 1 KB of data flash memory divided into two 512 B blocks, with a guaranteed endurance of 1,000,000 write/erase cycles (typical) at VDD = 2.4–5.5 V. Background operation (BGO) is not supported: code execution halts during data flash writes, requiring careful state management in the R5F1214AGSP#10 firmware.
Can the R5F1214AGSP#10 operate reliably in high-temperature industrial environments?
Yes, the R5F1214AGSP#10 is rated for continuous operation from −40°C to +105°C (G-grade), with full specification compliance across this range. It achieves 61 µA/MHz active current even at 125°C ambient - validating thermal robustness for deployment inside control cabinets, motor drives, or enclosed appliances. This industrial temperature qualification is explicitly guaranteed for the R5F1214AGSP#10 part number per Renesas datasheet R01DS0431EJ0130.
R5F1214AGSP#10 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Renesas
- Package/Case:
- 16-SSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)
- Series:
- RL78/G16
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- -
- Core Processor:
- RL78
- Core Size:
- 16-Bit
- Speed:
- 16MHz
- Connectivity:
- CSI, I2C, SPI, UART/USART
- Peripherals:
- Capacitive Touch, POR, PWM, Voltage Detect, WDT
- Number of I/O:
- 13
- Program Memory Size:
- 16KB (16K x 8)
- Program Memory Type:
- FLASH
- EEPROM Size:
- 1K x 8
- RAM Size:
- 2K x 8
- Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd):
- 2.4V ~ 5.5V
- Data Converters:
- A/D 7x8/10b
- Oscillator Type:
- External, Internal
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
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