Renesas R5F572NNDGFP#10

Overview

R5F572NNDGFP#10 from Renesas Electronics is a 32-bit RXv3 core microcontroller in the RX72N Group, featuring 4 MB flash memory, 1 MB SRAM, and integrated Ethernet MAC with IEEE 1588 support. It operates at up to 240 MHz, includes dual CAN FD controllers, USB 2.0 FS/HS, and supports functional safety (IEC 61508 SIL3-ready). It is deployed in industrial PLCs and motion control systems requiring deterministic real-time response and networked I/O synchronization.

For engineers reviewing the R5F572NNDGFP#10 datasheet, R5F572NNDGFP#10 pinout, R5F572NNDGFP#10 application, or R5F572NNDGFP#10 equivalent, key selection criteria include Ethernet timing precision (IEEE 1588 v2 hardware timestamping), dual CAN FD bandwidth allocation, flash ECC coverage scope, and SRAM parity configuration options for safety-critical firmware execution.

Technical Context

The R5F572NNDGFP#10 implements the RXv3 CPU core with 240 MHz max frequency, 6-stage superscalar pipeline, and hardware FPU supporting single- and double-precision IEEE 754 arithmetic. Its system architecture integrates a multi-layer AXI bus matrix enabling concurrent access to flash, SRAM, and peripherals without arbitration stalls.

Peripherals include a 12-bit 16-channel ADC with 0.5 µs conversion time, 32-bit quadrature encoder interface (QEI), and a programmable gain amplifier (PGA) with 1–32× gain selectable per channel. The Ethernet controller supports full-duplex 100BASE-TX with integrated PHY interface and hardware-accelerated TCP/IP offload for industrial protocol stacks.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 176-pin Low-Profile Quad Flat Package (LFQFP), 24 mm × 24 mm body, 0.5 mm lead pitch, exposed thermal pad (EP).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with R5F572MNDGFP#10, the R5F572NNDGFP#10 adds Ethernet MAC and doubles memory resources - essential for edge gateway functionality; versus R5F566TKEDFP#30, it trades motor-specific timer depth for broader industrial connectivity and deterministic timing infrastructure.

Availability

R5F572NNDGFP#10 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial PLCs, motion control drives, factory automation gateways, and robot joint controllers requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.

Supply support for R5F572NNDGFP#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 Corporation is a Japanese semiconductor manufacturer specializing in microcontrollers, analog, and power solutions for industrial, automotive, and enterprise applications.

The RX72N Group is designed for real-time industrial automation systems requiring integrated networking, functional safety, and high-precision analog/motor control - targeting PLCs, HMIs, and intelligent drive systems.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency and core type of the R5F572NNDGFP#10?

The R5F572NNDGFP#10 features the RXv3 32-bit CPU core and operates at a maximum frequency of 240 MHz. This core delivers 4.23 CoreMark/MHz performance with a 6-stage superscalar pipeline, enabling deterministic real-time execution for industrial control tasks. The R5F572NNDGFP#10's clock tree supports multiple PLL configurations to derive precise peripheral clocks from a single crystal source.

Does the R5F572NNDGFP#10 include hardware support for functional safety standards?

Yes, the R5F572NNDGFP#10 includes hardware features aligned with IEC 61508 SIL3 requirements, including flash memory ECC, SRAM parity checking, CPU lockstep mode option, and built-in self-test (BIST) for memory blocks. Renesas provides a certified functional safety package for the RX72N Group, including failure modes effects diagnostics analysis (FMEDA) reports and safety manuals - all applicable to the R5F572NNDGFP#10.

What Ethernet capabilities does the R5F572NNDGFP#10 support?

The R5F572NNDGFP#10 integrates a full 100BASE-TX Ethernet MAC with IEEE 1588 v2 hardware timestamping (±50 ns accuracy), MII/RMII interface support, and dedicated DMA with descriptor-based packet handling. It does not include a physical layer (PHY), requiring an external PHY, but provides all MAC-layer acceleration needed for industrial protocols like EtherCAT, PROFINET IRT, and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) edge nodes.

How much on-chip memory does the R5F572NNDGFP#10 provide?

The R5F572NNDGFP#10 includes 4 MB of on-chip flash memory with ECC protection and 1 MB of on-chip SRAM with optional parity checking. Flash supports dual-bank operation for safe over-the-air updates, while SRAM can be partitioned into instruction/data banks or used as a unified pool - both configurable via system control registers in the R5F572NNDGFP#10.

What analog and motor control peripherals are integrated in the R5F572NNDGFP#10?

The R5F572NNDGFP#10 integrates a 12-bit 16-channel ADC (0.5 µs conversion), a 32-bit quadrature encoder interface (QEI), a programmable gain amplifier (PGA) with 1–32× gain per channel, and eight complementary PWM output channels (MTIOC) with programmable dead-time insertion. These peripherals enable direct implementation of field-oriented control (FOC) loops, motor current sensing, and position feedback - all without external signal conditioning components in the R5F572NNDGFP#10.