Renesas R7FA6E10F2CFP#BA0

Overview

R7FA6E10F2CFP from Renesas is a high-performance 32-bit Arm Cortex-M33 microcontroller operating at up to 200 MHz, featuring 1 MB dual-bank code flash with background and SWAP operation, 8 KB data flash, 256 KB SRAM with parity, integrated Ethernet MAC (RMII), USB 2.0 Full-Speed, SDHI, QSPI, CAN, and advanced analog peripherals including 12-bit ADC and DAC. It targets industrial connectivity gateways requiring secure, real-time control and wired/wireless edge node interfacing.

For engineers reviewing the R7FA6E10F2CFP datasheet, R7FA6E10F2CFP pinout, R7FA6E10F2CFP application, or R7FA6E10F2CFP equivalent, this MCU delivers verified TrustZone-based security partitioning, deterministic low-power timer support (AGT × 6), hardware-accelerated CRC/DOC, and full RMII Ethernet PHY interface compatibility - critical for deterministic industrial automation and secure IoT edge device design.

Technical Context

The R7FA6E10F2CFP implements Armv8-M architecture with TrustZone, supporting secure/non-secure MPU regions (8 each), dual SysTick timers, and CoreSight ETM-M33 for trace-enabled debugging. Its memory subsystem includes dual-bank flash enabling live firmware updates without interruption and parity-protected SRAM for functional safety compliance.

Connectivity is centered on hardware offload: ETHERC/EDMAC enables zero-CPU packet handling; USBFS supports host/device roles with internal transceiver; QSPI interfaces directly to serial flash; and CAN complies with ISO 11898-1 with 32 configurable mailboxes. Analog integration includes 11-channel ADC12 and single-channel DAC12 with dedicated reference pins (VREFH0/VREFL0, VREFH/VREFL).

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 100-pin LQFP (14 mm × 14 mm, 0.5 mm pitch), -40°C to +85°C operating temperature range.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar Arm Cortex-M33 microcontroller applications.

Compared with R7FA6E10F2CFP, R7FA6E10F2CFM reduces peripheral count and package size for compact embedded control, while R7FA6M20F2CFP upgrades compute and security for demanding signal processing - neither is pin-compatible nor drop-in; PCB redesign is required for either alternative.

Availability

R7FA6E10F2CFP is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial Ethernet gateways, secure edge node controllers, USB-capable HMIs, and SD card-based data loggers requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and automotive-grade reliability under extended temperature conditions.

Supply support for R7FA6E10F2CFP 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 global semiconductor leader specializing in microcontrollers, analog, power, and SoC solutions for industrial, automotive, and enterprise applications.

The RA6E1 Group is designed for cost-optimized, high-integration industrial and IoT edge applications requiring robust security, rich connectivity (Ethernet/USB/SDHI), and real-time performance - balancing performance, power, and peripheral richness without premium pricing.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the R7FA6E10F2CFP?

The R7FA6E10F2CFP features an Arm Cortex-M33 core with a maximum operating frequency of 200 MHz. This speed is achievable using the PLL clock source with appropriate configuration of the main clock oscillator (MOSC) and PLL dividers. The R7FA6E10F2CFP datasheet confirms this rating under VCC = 2.7–3.6 V and Ta = –40°C to +85°C conditions.

Does the R7FA6E10F2CFP support Ethernet connectivity, and what interface does it use?

Yes, the R7FA6E10F2CFP integrates an Ethernet MAC controller (ETHERC) compliant with IEEE 802.3, supporting RMII physical layer interface only. It requires an external PHY IC and uses dedicated pins including RMII0_TXD0/RMII0_TXD1, RMII0_RXD0/RMII0_RXD1, REF50CK0, and RMII0_TXD_EN. The R7FA6E10F2CFP does not support MII or GMII modes.

What flash memory architecture does the R7FA6E10F2CFP implement, and how does it benefit firmware updates?

The R7FA6E10F2CFP implements dual-bank code flash memory with background and SWAP operation. This allows one bank to execute code while the other is being reprogrammed, enabling truly seamless over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates without system reset or service interruption - a key requirement for always-on industrial gateways and edge nodes.

Which analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters are integrated into the R7FA6E10F2CFP?

The R7FA6E10F2CFP integrates a 12-bit successive approximation ADC12 with up to 11 input channels and a 12-bit DAC12 with one output channel. Each converter has independent reference voltage pins: VREFH0/VREFL0 for ADC12 and VREFH/VREFL for DAC12, allowing flexible analog signal conditioning and precision output generation within the same device.

What security features are implemented in the R7FA6E10F2CFP, and are they fully functional?

The R7FA6E10F2CFP implements Arm TrustZone, secure/non-secure MPU regions, access control circuit, hardware random number generator (RNG), and unique ID. However, per the official datasheet (R01DS0392EJ0140 Rev.1.40), only these three circuits - access control, RNG, and unique ID - are guaranteed functional; other security blocks (e.g., SCE9 crypto accelerator) are not supported on the R7FA6E10F2CFP.