Renesas R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0
- Part No.:
- R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0
- Manufacturer:
- Renesas
- Category:
- Microcontrollers
- Package:
- 145-TFLGA
- Datasheet:
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R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0.pdf
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- RA_FAMILY-2
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Product details
Overview
R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0 from Renesas is a high-performance 32-bit Arm Cortex-M4 microcontroller with FPU, operating at up to 120 MHz, featuring 1-MB code flash, 384-KB SRAM, dual CAN, Ethernet MAC (ETHERC), USB 2.0 Full-Speed with on-chip transceiver, and integrated security engine (SCE7) supporting AES-256, RSA, ECC, and TRNG - deployed in industrial gateways requiring real-time connectivity, secure firmware updates, and deterministic control.
For engineers reviewing the R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0 datasheet, R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0 pinout, R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0 application, or R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0 equivalent, key selection considerations include its -40°C to +105°C extended temperature rating, 145-pin LGA package, dual SDHI interfaces for redundant storage, QSPI for external XIP execution, and hardware-accelerated cryptographic operations enabling secure boot and OTA integrity verification.
Technical Context
This MCU implements an Armv7E-M architecture with DSP extensions and single-precision FPU, supporting 4-GB address space and boundary scan debugging via JTAG/SWD/ETM. Its memory subsystem includes ECC-protected SRAM (32 KB), parity-checked SRAM (352 KB), and 32-KB data flash rated for 125,000 erase/write cycles.
The system integrates dual independent watchdogs (WDT and IWDT), Memory Mirror Function (MMF) for flexible firmware load/link separation, and Event Link Controller (ELC) enabling autonomous peripheral-to-peripheral triggering without CPU intervention - critical for low-latency motor control and time-sensitive I/O coordination.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core | Arm Cortex-M4 with FPU, 120 MHz max - enables real-time signal processing and floating-point math without software emulation. |
| Memory | 1-MB code flash (40 MHz zero-wait-state), 32-KB data flash, 384-KB SRAM - supports large embedded OS images and dual-bank firmware updates. |
| Connectivity | Ethernet MAC (ETHERC) + EDMAC, USB 2.0 FS (on-chip transceiver), 2× CAN 2.0B, 2× SDHI, QSPI - enables wired industrial networking with local storage and external memory expansion. |
| Analog | 2× 12-bit ADC12 (13+9 channels, 3 sample-and-hold), 2× DAC12, 6× ACMPHS, TSN - supports multi-sensor monitoring and closed-loop analog control. |
| Security | SCE7 crypto engine: AES-128/192/256, SHA256, RSA/ECC, TRNG, 128-bit unique ID - provides hardware-rooted trust for secure boot and encrypted communication. |
| Package & Temp | 145-pin LGA (7 mm × 7 mm, 0.5 mm pitch), -40°C to +105°C - suitable for convection-cooled industrial control enclosures and automotive under-hood edge nodes. |
| Timers | 4× GPT32EH (enhanced high-res PWM), 4× GPT32E, 6× GPT32, 2× AGT - delivers precise motor phase timing, PWM dead-time insertion, and low-power wake-up capability. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 145-pin LGA (7 mm × 7 mm, 0.5 mm pitch), RoHS-compliant Sn-only terminal finish, rated for industrial temperature range (-40°C to +105°C).
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VCC / VSS | Digital power supply / Ground | 10 dedicated VCC/VSS pairs ensure stable core/peripheral voltage delivery; decoupling requires 0.1-μF capacitors placed adjacent to each VCC pin. |
| XTAL / EXTAL | Main clock oscillator interface | Supports 8–24 MHz crystal or external clock input; enables precise timing for Ethernet PHY synchronization and USB frame generation. |
| XCIN / XCOUT | Sub-clock oscillator interface | 32.768 kHz crystal connection for RTC calendar operation and low-power wake-up during Deep Software Standby mode. |
| RES | Reset input | Active-low asynchronous reset pin; initiates full system initialization including flash controller, SRAM retention, and peripheral register reset. |
| MD | Operating mode select | Configures boot source (single-chip, SCI, or USB) at power-on; must remain static during reset release to avoid undefined behavior. |
| EBCLK / SDCLK | External bus clocks | EBCLK drives CS/SDRAM interface timing; SDCLK provides dedicated SDRAM clock - both enable deterministic access to external memory without CPU overhead. |
| TMS / TDI / TDO / TCK / SWDIO / SWCLK | Debug interface | Supports JTAG boundary scan, SWD programming, and ETM trace capture - essential for production test and field firmware validation. |
| RD / WR / WR0–WR1 / BC0–BC1 | External bus strobes | Enable 8-/16-bit parallel memory mapping to external NOR/NAND/SDRAM; supports legacy industrial HMI displays and FPGA co-processors. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Mirror Function (MMF) | Maps flash load address to linker-defined virtual address space - eliminates runtime relocation and simplifies OTA firmware patching. |
| Event Link Controller (ELC) | Routes 128+ peripheral events (e.g., ADC EOC, timer overflow) directly to timers, DMA, or GPIO without CPU involvement - reduces interrupt latency to sub-microsecond levels. |
| Secure Crypto Engine 7 (SCE7) | Accelerates AES-GCM encryption/decryption at >20 MB/s - enables TLS 1.3 handshake offload and encrypted firmware image verification in <5 ms. |
| Capacitive Touch Sensing Unit (CTSU) | 18-channel self-capacitance sensing with noise immunity - supports robust touch buttons/sliders in harsh EMI environments without external components. |
| Sampling Rate Converter (SRC) | Hardware audio resampling up to 50 MHz clock - allows seamless integration of diverse codecs (MP3, AAC, WMA) into voice-enabled HMI systems. |
| Parallel Data Capture (PDC) | Direct 8-/16-bit parallel video/data stream capture into SRAM or SDRAM via DTC/DMAC - enables cost-effective machine vision preprocessing without external FPGA. |
Applications
| Industrial Ethernet Gateway | Secure Edge Node Controller |
|---|---|
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Use Scenario: Aggregating Modbus TCP, CANopen, and PROFINET devices into a unified OPC UA server with TLS-secured cloud upload. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary application processor running FreeRTOS + lwIP stack; ETHERC/EDMAC handles packet DMA; SCE7 performs certificate-based TLS handshake acceleration. Use Value: Eliminates need for external Ethernet PHY and crypto co-processor, reducing BOM count by 3 ICs and PCB area by 28 mm². |
Use Scenario: Field-deployable PLC module with secure remote diagnostics, firmware update rollback, and tamper-evident logging. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time control core executing IEC 61131-3 logic; dual CAN interfaces manage distributed I/O; IWDT ensures fail-safe shutdown on software hang. Use Value: Hardware-enforced secure boot and flash area protection prevent unauthorized firmware modification, meeting IEC 62443-3-3 SL2 requirements. |
| Human-Machine Interface Terminal | Audio-Enabled Smart Sensor Hub |
|
Use Scenario: 7-inch capacitive touchscreen HMI with gesture recognition, local alarm history, and SD card-based report export. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: CTSU manages 18-button overlay; PDC captures camera feed for QR code scanning; SDHI #1 hosts OS, SDHI #2 stores logs. Use Value: Integrated CTSU replaces external touch controller IC; dual SDHI enables concurrent read/write for zero-downtime log rotation. |
Use Scenario: Vibration + temperature + acoustic emission sensor node performing FFT-based anomaly detection and voice alert via speaker. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: SSIE interfaces with I2S microphone array; SRC resamples audio to 48 kHz; GPT32EH generates precise PWM for speaker driver. Use Value: On-chip SRC and SSIE eliminate external audio codec; FPU-accelerated FFT completes in <12 ms per 1024-sample window. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar microcontroller applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| R7FA6M2AF3CFB | 144-pin LQFP package (20 mm × 20 mm); identical core, memory, peripherals, and temp grade. | Preferred where manual soldering, rework, or legacy PCB footprint compatibility is required. | Select when board layout constraints favor LQFP over LGA or thermal management permits larger package size. |
| R7FA6M2AF2CLK | Same 145-pin LGA package but rated for -40°C to +85°C; otherwise identical feature set and pinout. | Suitable for commercial/indoor environments where extended temperature is not mandated. | Choose for cost-sensitive applications where ambient operating conditions stay below 85°C ambient. |
Compared with R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0, the R7FA6M2AF3CFB offers identical functionality in a rework-friendly LQFP package, while R7FA6M2AF2CLK reduces thermal qualification cost at the expense of industrial-grade temperature margin - both require no firmware changes but differ in mechanical integration and environmental certification scope.
Availability
R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial gateways, secure edge controllers, human-machine interface terminals, and audio-enabled sensor hubs requiring stable component supply across long-lifecycle deployments.
Supply support for R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0 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 delivering trusted embedded solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT applications.
R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0 belongs to the RA6M2 group - a family of Arm Cortex-M4 MCUs designed for industrial connectivity, security-critical edge computing, and real-time control with integrated Ethernet, USB, CAN, and hardware cryptography.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency and core architecture of the R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0?
The R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0 features an Arm Cortex-M4 core with Floating Point Unit (FPU), compliant with Armv7E-M architecture and DSP instruction set, operating at a maximum frequency of 120 MHz. This enables high-throughput real-time processing for industrial control algorithms, audio decoding, and cryptographic operations - all verified in the R01DS0357EJ0120 datasheet revision 1.20.
Does the R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0 support hardware-accelerated cryptography, and which algorithms are implemented?
Yes, the R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0 integrates the Secure Crypto Engine 7 (SCE7), providing hardware acceleration for AES-128/192/256, 3DES, ARC4, SHA1/SHA224/SHA256/MD5, GHASH, RSA/DSA/ECC, and a True Random Number Generator (TRNG). These functions are accessible via Renesas' Trusted Secure IP (TSIP) API and validated against NIST SP800-22 for entropy quality - confirmed in Section 1.13 and User's Manual Chapter 44.
What package type and pin count does the R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0 use, and what is its temperature rating?
The R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0 uses a 145-pin Land Grid Array (LGA) package measuring 7 mm × 7 mm with 0.5 mm pitch, and is qualified for operation from -40°C to +105°C. This compact, thermally efficient package supports high-density industrial PCB layouts and meets extended temperature requirements for under-hood or factory-floor deployment - specified in Table 1.15 and Section 1.3 of the datasheet.
How many CAN interfaces does the R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0 include, and what protocol versions are supported?
The R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0 includes two Controller Area Network (CAN) modules, each compliant with ISO 11898-1 (CAN 2.0A and CAN 2.0B), supporting both standard (11-bit) and extended (29-bit) identifier formats. Each module provides up to 32 configurable mailboxes in normal or FIFO mode - detailed in Section 1.8 and User's Manual Chapter 35 of the R01DS0357EJ0120 documentation.
Does the R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0 support external memory interfaces, and which types are available?
Yes, the R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0 supports multiple external memory interfaces: an 8-/16-bit external bus interface (EXBIU) for NOR/NAND flash and SRAM, SDRAM support with dedicated SDCLK output, and Quad SPI (QSPI) for serial NOR/FeRAM/EEPROM. These interfaces allow expansion beyond on-chip memory for firmware overlays, data logging, or graphics frame buffers - as defined in Tables 1.6 and 1.11 and User's Manual Chapter 54.
R7FA6M2AF3CLK#AC0 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Renesas
- Package/Case:
- 145-TFLGA
- Series:
- RA
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-M4
- Core Size:
- 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 120MHz
- Connectivity:
- CANbus, EBI/EMI, Ethernet, FIFO, I2C, IrDA, MMC/SD, SPI, UART/USART, USB
- Peripherals:
- DMA, LVD, POR, PWM, WDT
- Number of I/O:
- 110
- Program Memory Size:
- 1MB (1M x 8)
- Program Memory Type:
- FLASH
- EEPROM Size:
- 32K x 8
- RAM Size:
- 384K x 8
- Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd):
- 2.7V ~ 3.6V
- Data Converters:
- A/D 20x12b SAR; D/A 2x12b
- Oscillator Type:
- Internal
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
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