Renesas R5F572MDHGFB#30

Overview

R5F572MDHGFB#30 from Renesas is a 32-bit RXv3 microcontroller operating at up to 240 MHz, featuring double-precision IEEE-754 FPU, 4 MB on-chip code flash, 1 MB SRAM (including 32 KB ECC RAM), EtherCAT slave controller, IEEE 1588-compliant Ethernet MAC, and integrated CAN, USB FS, SDHI, and QSPI interfaces - deployed in industrial motion control, PLCs, and real-time automation systems.

For engineers reviewing the R5F572MDHGFB#30 datasheet, R5F572MDHGFB#30 pinout, R5F572MDHGFB#30 application, or R5F572MDHGFB#30 equivalent, key selection criteria include EtherCAT slave timing compliance, dual-bank flash for safe firmware updates, 1396 CoreMark performance at 240 MHz, and support for IEC 60730 Class B functional safety diagnostics including CRC, IWDT, and A/D self-test.

Technical Context

The R5F572MDHGFB#30 implements the RXv3 CPU core with 16 general-purpose 32-bit registers, double-precision FPU (16 × 64-bit data registers), collective register bank save (16 banks), and MPU-based memory protection. It supports little-endian instruction/data layout and executes 113 instructions including DSP and floating-point ops.

Its clock architecture includes dual PLLs, selectable HOCO (16/18/20 MHz), LOCO (240 kHz), and IWDT-dedicated oscillator; system clock (ICLK) runs up to 240 MHz while peripheral clocks (PCLKA/PCLKB) operate at up to 120 MHz and 60 MHz respectively - enabling independent timing domains for real-time Ethernet, motor control timers, and safety monitors.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

LFBGA-176 package (PLQP0176KB-C, 24 mm × 24 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) with 136 general-purpose I/O pins, 19 of which are 5-V tolerant, all supporting pull-up, open-drain, and programmable drive strength.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-performance industrial MCU applications.

Compared with R5F572MDHGFB#30, the R5F572MDHGB#30 reduces footprint and cost while retaining EtherCAT and safety features, whereas the R5F566TEADFP#30 trades real-time industrial networking capability for lower power and simpler thermal design - making it suitable only for non-synchronized, standalone motor control.

Availability

R5F572MDHGFB#30 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial PLCs, motion control drives, smart energy gateways, and factory HMIs requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for R5F572MDHGFB#30 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 RX72M Group - including R5F572MDHGFB#30 - was designed specifically for real-time industrial automation, integrating EtherCAT slave, IEEE 1588 PTP, and IEC 60730 safety features into a single high-performance MCU.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency and CoreMark score of the R5F572MDHGFB#30?

The R5F572MDHGFB#30 operates at a maximum frequency of 240 MHz and achieves 1396 CoreMark points under benchmark conditions. This performance stems from the RXv3 CPU core's efficient pipeline, double-precision FPU, and zero-wait-state access to on-chip SRAM and flash cache - enabling deterministic execution in real-time industrial control loops. The R5F572MDHGFB#30 sustains this speed across its full temperature range (–40°C to +105°C).

Does the R5F572MDHGFB#30 support EtherCAT slave functionality, and what hardware enables it?

Yes, the R5F572MDHGFB#30 integrates a certified Beckhoff EtherCAT Slave Controller (ESC) IP core with dedicated ESC_CLK and ESC_DATA pins. It supports two physical ports, distributed clock synchronization, and <1 µs jitter - enabled by on-die ESC logic, 25 MHz dedicated clock domain, and hardware timestamping. No external ASIC or FPGA is needed, reducing BOM cost and board space for R5F572MDHGFB#30-based drives and I/O terminals.

What safety certifications and built-in functions does the R5F572MDHGFB#30 provide for IEC 60730 compliance?

The R5F572MDHGFB#30 includes hardware-assisted IEC 60730 Class B features: oscillation-stop detection, CRC-A engine, independent watchdog timer (IWDT) with window function, A/D converter self-diagnostic, and register write protection. These are implemented in silicon - not software libraries - and validated per Renesas' Functional Safety Manual (R01UM0147EJ0200). The R5F572MDHGFB#30 requires no external safety monitor for basic Class B compliance in motor control or PLC applications.

How does the R5F572MDHGFB#30 handle flash updates without interrupting real-time operation?

The R5F572MDHGFB#30 uses a dual-bank flash architecture allowing background programming (BGO) - one bank executes code while the other is erased/programmed. Bank swapping occurs atomically via the FRMCR register, enabling zero-downtime firmware updates. This is critical for R5F572MDHGFB#30 deployments in unattended industrial equipment where rebooting is unacceptable, and is supported natively by Renesas' FDL library and e2 studio debug tools.

What peripheral interfaces does the R5F572MDHGFB#30 offer for connecting to precision current sensors?

The R5F572MDHGFB#30 provides a dedicated Delta-Sigma Modulator Interface (DSMIF) supporting up to six external ΣΔ modulators (e.g., AD7403, AMC1305) with configurable sinc1/sinc2/sinc3 filters and hardware decimation. Combined with its two 12-bit ADC units and MTU3a-triggered sampling, the R5F572MDHGFB#30 eliminates external digital filters and FPGA logic - simplifying high-fidelity current sensing in servo drives and inverters.