Renesas R5F1217AGNA#60

Overview

R5F1217AGNA#60 from Renesas Electronics is a 24-pin HWQFN-packaged 16-bit RL78/G16 microcontroller with 32 KB code flash, 2 KB RAM, and industrial-grade operation up to +105°C. It integrates capacitive touch sensing (15-channel CTSU), 10-bit A/D converter (11 channels), real-time clock with calendar, and dual serial interfaces including I²C and simplified SPI/CSI - deployed in smart appliance control panels requiring low-power HMI and sensor fusion.

For engineers reviewing the R5F1217AGNA#60 datasheet, R5F1217AGNA#60 pinout, R5F1217AGNA#60 application, or R5F1217AGNA#60 equivalent, this page delivers verified electrical specs, validated package mapping, confirmed peripheral functions, and real-world design context for embedded control systems operating under extended temperature and EMI-constrained conditions.

Technical Context

The R5F1217AGNA#60 implements the RL78 CPU core with 3-stage pipeline CISC architecture, supporting instruction execution times from 0.0625 μs (@16 MHz high-speed on-chip oscillator) to 30.5 μs (@32.768 kHz subsystem clock). Its memory subsystem includes 32 KB code flash (1 KB block erase), 1 KB data flash (512 B blocks, 1M rewrite cycles), and 2 KB SRAM - all accessible under single 2.4–5.5 V supply.

Peripheral integration centers on mixed-signal control: 16-bit timer array (8 channels), 12-bit interval timer, watchdog, RTC2 with alarm/calendar, 10-bit A/D (up to 11 inputs), two comparators, and dedicated capacitive touch sensing unit (CTSU) supporting self- and mutual-capacitance configurations. Communication is handled by up to three simplified SPI/CSI channels, three UARTs, three simplified I²C, and one full I²C interface.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

24-pin HWQFN (4.0 × 4.0 mm, 0.5-mm pitch) with exposed die pad; requires soldering of exposed pad to non-electrical PCB copper area per Renesas thermal and reliability guidelines.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with R5F1217CGNA#60 and R5F1217AMNA#60, the R5F1217AGNA#60 uniquely balances industrial temperature range (+105°C), full 32 KB flash, and hardware feature set - making it optimal for applications needing both extended thermal reliability and firmware headroom without over-specifying to automotive-grade requirements.

Availability

R5F1217AGNA#60 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for smart appliance control panels, industrial motor drive interfaces, energy meter user interfaces, and building automation sensor nodes requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long product lifecycles.

Supply support for R5F1217AGNA#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 industrial, automotive, and enterprise markets.

The RL78/G16 group is designed for ultra-low-power embedded control applications demanding rich analog integration, capacitive touch, and robust real-time performance - targeting cost-sensitive industrial HMI and sensor edge nodes.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency and voltage range for the R5F1217AGNA#60?

The R5F1217AGNA#60 operates at up to 16 MHz using its on-chip high-speed oscillator, with guaranteed functionality across a single 2.4 V to 5.5 V supply. Frequency accuracy is ±1.0% over −20°C to +85°C, and ±1.5% over the full −40°C to +105°C industrial range - enabling reliable timing without external crystals in most control applications.

Does the R5F1217AGNA#60 support background data flash programming?

No, the R5F1217AGNA#60 does not support background operation (BGO) for data flash writes. During data flash rewriting, instruction execution from code flash memory is halted. This requires careful state management in firmware - for example, disabling interrupts and saving context before initiating a write - to maintain deterministic real-time behavior in time-critical applications.

How many capacitive touch channels does the R5F1217AGNA#60 support, and what configurations are available?

The R5F1217AGNA#60 integrates a 15-channel capacitive touch sensing unit (CTSU) supporting both self-capacitance (15 independent keys) and mutual-capacitance matrix (up to 16 keys using transmit/receive pin combinations). All 15 CTSU channels are accessible on dedicated pins like P02 (TSCAP) and P01–P07, with no external components required for basic implementation.

What is the purpose of the VCOUT0 and VCOUT1 pins on the R5F1217AGNA#60?

VCOUT0 and VCOUT1 are dedicated voltage output pins used for capacitive touch sensing calibration and reference generation. They provide stable, internally regulated voltages to drive touch electrodes or serve as reference sources for the A/D converter and comparators - improving noise immunity and measurement consistency in electrically noisy industrial environments.

Can the R5F1217AGNA#60 operate in STOP mode while maintaining RTC2 functionality?

Yes, the R5F1217AGNA#60 supports RTC2 operation in STOP mode using the dedicated 32.768 kHz subsystem clock. The RTC2 retains calendar, alarm, and clock correction functions during STOP, enabling time-based wake-up events and low-power timekeeping - critical for energy metering and periodic sensor sampling applications.