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Renesas R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0
- Part No.:
- R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0
- Manufacturer:
- Renesas
- Category:
- Microcontrollers
- Package:
- 176-LQFP
- Datasheet:
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R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0.pdf
- Description:
- MCU RA6 ARM CM4 120MHZ 2M/640K Q
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Product details
Overview
R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 from Renesas Electronics is a high-performance 32-bit Arm Cortex-M4 microcontroller with FPU, operating at up to 120 MHz, featuring 2-MB code flash, 640-KB SRAM, dual CAN, IEEE 1588 Ethernet MAC (ETHERC), USB 2.0 High-Speed and Full-Speed modules, QSPI, SDHI, GLCDC, DRW, CTSU, and SCE7 security engine - designed for industrial HMI, networked edge devices, and real-time control systems requiring deterministic timing and rich peripheral integration.
For engineers reviewing the R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 datasheet, R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 pinout, R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 application, or R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 equivalent, key selection considerations include its 176-pin LQFP package, 120-MHz real-time performance, integrated graphics acceleration (GLCDC + DRW), dual Ethernet/USB connectivity, hardware crypto acceleration (AES-256, ECC, TRNG), and functional safety support (ECC SRAM, IWDT, CAC, MPU).
Technical Context
The R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 implements an Armv7E-M architecture with DSP extensions and single-precision FPU, supporting deterministic real-time execution in safety-critical contexts. Its memory subsystem includes 2-MB zero-wait-state flash, 64-KB data flash (125k erase cycles), and 640-KB SRAM with ECC on first 32 KB and parity elsewhere.
Peripherals are tightly coupled via the Event Link Controller (ELC) for CPU-free inter-module triggering, and feature dual independent DMA controllers (DMAC × 8, DTC) plus dedicated hardware accelerators including JPEG codec, Sampling Rate Converter (SRC), and Secure Crypto Engine 7 (SCE7) for authenticated encryption and key management.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core | Arm Cortex-M4 with FPU, 120 MHz max - enables floating-point math-intensive tasks (e.g., motor control, audio processing) without software emulation overhead. |
| Memory | 2-MB code flash (40 MHz zero wait), 64-KB data flash, 640-KB SRAM - supports large firmware images, field-upgradable parameter storage, and real-time buffering for multimedia/audio pipelines. |
| Connectivity | Ethernet MAC (IEEE 1588 PTP), USBHS/USBFS, CAN × 2, QSPI, SDHI × 2 - enables time-synchronized industrial networking, dual-role USB device/host, and high-bandwidth external memory expansion. |
| Analog | ADC12 × 2 (13+11 ch), DAC12 × 2, ACMPHS × 6, PGA × 6, TSN - delivers precision sensor acquisition, closed-loop analog control, and on-die temperature monitoring with hardware-assisted calibration. |
| Graphics & HMI | GLCDC + DRW + JPEG codec + CTSU - provides hardware-accelerated GUI rendering, image decode, capacitive touch sensing, and parallel display interface without CPU load. |
| Security | SCE7 with AES-128/192/256, ECC, RSA, SHA256, TRNG, 128-bit UID - enables secure boot, encrypted firmware updates, and cryptographic key protection compliant with IEC 62443 Level 1. |
| Package | 176-pin LQFP (24 mm × 24 mm, 0.5 mm pitch), -40°C to +105°C - suitable for industrial PCB layouts requiring thermal robustness and hand-solderable form factor. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 176-pin LQFP (24 mm × 24 mm, 0.5 mm pitch), RoHS-compliant, lead-free, moisture sensitivity level 3.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VCC, VSS | Power supply and ground | 2.7–3.6 V core/io supply; multiple distributed pins reduce impedance and improve noise immunity in high-speed digital operation. |
| XTAL1/XTAL2 | Main clock oscillator input | Supports 8–24 MHz crystal for precise system timing; required for Ethernet PTP synchronization and USB HS clock recovery. |
| ETH_MDC/MDIO | Ethernet management interface | Provides MDIO bus access to external PHY registers for link status, speed negotiation, and IEEE 1588 timestamp configuration. |
| USB_VBUS/USB_DP/USB_DM | USB 2.0 High-Speed transceiver interface | Dedicated pins with internal regulator and ESD protection - enable self-powered USB device or host operation without external PHY. |
| QSPI_IO0–QSPI_IO3 | Quad SPI data lines | Supports x4 read/write to external flash at up to 80 MB/s - used for XIP execution or fast firmware update storage. |
| CTSU_S0–CTSU_S15 | Capacitive touch sensing inputs | 16-channel CTSU electrode interface with built-in charge transfer and noise cancellation - enables robust multi-touch button/slider implementation. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Mirror Function (MMF) | Enables application code to be linked to a fixed virtual address while loading to any physical flash location - simplifies OTA firmware updates and reduces bootloader complexity. |
| Event Link Controller (ELC) | Allows direct peripheral-to-peripheral triggering (e.g., ADC conversion complete → DMAC transfer start) without CPU intervention - reduces latency and ISR overhead in real-time control loops. |
| Graphics LCD Controller (GLCDC) | Supports WVGA+ displays with triple-plane overlay (background + 2 graphics layers), 32-bit ARGB output, and GPX bus master access - eliminates external frame buffer RAM in HMI designs. |
| Secure Crypto Engine 7 (SCE7) | Hardware-accelerated AES-256-GCM, ECDSA signature, SHA256 hash, and TRNG - achieves >10× faster crypto than software-only implementations while isolating keys from main memory. |
| Sampling Rate Converter (SRC) | Resamples stereo/mono audio streams (e.g., MP3/WMA decoded output) to match DAC or codec clock domains - enables seamless audio playback across variable-rate sources without CPU-based resampling. |
Applications
| Industrial HMI Panel | Time-Sensitive Networking Gateway |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: A factory-floor operator interface with 7-inch TFT display, touch buttons, real-time process visualization, and local data logging. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 serves as the central HMI controller, driving display via GLCDC/DRW, sampling touch via CTSU, acquiring sensor data via ADC12/DAC12, and storing logs in data flash. Use Value: Hardware graphics acceleration reduces CPU load below 15%, enabling concurrent Ethernet communication and deterministic response to touch events within 10 ms. |
Use Scenario: An edge gateway synchronizing PLCs, sensors, and actuators across an IEEE 1588-compliant industrial network with sub-microsecond time stamping. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 acts as the PTP grandmaster, using ETHERC+EPTPC to generate precise timestamps, coordinate packet scheduling, and maintain <±50 ns clock accuracy. Use Value: On-chip PTP hardware eliminates need for external timestamping ASICs and ensures deterministic latency for motion control and synchronized I/O. |
| Secure USB-C Industrial Dongle | Audio-Enabled Smart Sensor Node |
|
Use Scenario: A field-configurable USB device that bridges Modbus RTU to USB CDC ACM, with firmware signing and secure parameter storage. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 operates as USB device (USBFS/USBHS), runs Modbus stack, validates firmware signatures via SCE7, and stores calibrated parameters in protected data flash. Use Value: Integrated USB transceiver and crypto engine eliminate external USB PHY and secure element, reducing BOM cost by $1.80 and board area by 22 mm². |
Use Scenario: A battery-powered acoustic sensor node capturing vibration data, performing FFT analysis, and streaming compressed audio over BLE via USB-serial bridge. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 acquires analog signals via ADC12, executes FFT on FPU, compresses output using JPEG codec (for spectrogram), and streams via USBFS. Use Value: Combined SRC, SSIE, and hardware JPEG acceleration enable real-time spectral analysis and visual feedback without external DSP or codec ICs. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-performance industrial MCU applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| R7FA6M3AH3CFB#AA0 | Same RA6M3 core, identical peripherals, but in 144-pin LQFP (20 mm × 20 mm) with 101 I/O pins and 21 5-V-tolerant pins - smaller footprint, reduced I/O count. | Better suited for space-constrained designs where full 133-pin I/O capability is unnecessary and Ethernet + USB + QSPI remain essential. | Select when PCB area is critical and I/O count can be reduced by ≥23 pins without sacrificing key interfaces. |
| R7FA6M4AF3CFB#AA0 | RA6M4 variant: adds TrustZone support, enhanced SCE7 (AES-GCM, ChaCha20), larger 3-MB flash, same 144-pin LQFP package - no GLCDC/DRW/JPEG. | Targeted at security-first applications (e.g., secure gateways, encrypted data loggers) where graphics acceleration is not required. | Choose when hardware-enforced isolation (TrustZone), stronger crypto, and larger code space outweigh need for on-chip graphics engines. |
Compared with R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0, the R7FA6M3AH3CFB#AA0 offers identical functionality in a smaller LQFP package with fewer I/Os, while the R7FA6M4AF3CFB#AA0 trades graphics capability for TrustZone, stronger crypto, and larger flash - making it better for security-critical, non-HMI roles.
Availability
R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI panels, time-sensitive networking gateways, secure USB-C industrial dongles, and audio-enabled smart sensor nodes requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and automotive-grade reliability under extended temperature conditions.
Supply support for R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 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, power, and SoC solutions for industrial, automotive, and enterprise applications.
The RA6M3 Group targets high-end industrial and IoT edge devices requiring real-time performance, rich connectivity, graphics capability, and hardware security - with R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 optimized for HMI-rich, networked, and safety-aware applications.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0?
The R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 operates at a maximum frequency of 120 MHz using its Arm Cortex-M4 core with FPU. This frequency is achievable with zero wait states on its 2-MB code flash memory when running at 40 MHz bus speed, enabling deterministic real-time execution for motor control, audio processing, and protocol stacks without performance throttling.
Does the R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 support IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol?
Yes, the R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 integrates a dedicated Ethernet PTP Controller (EPTPC) compliant with IEEE 1588-2008 v2.0. It works in conjunction with the on-chip Ethernet MAC (ETHERC) and PTPEDMAC to provide hardware timestamping, synchronization frame processing, and statistical time correction - achieving sub-microsecond clock accuracy in industrial time-sensitive networks.
What graphics capabilities does the R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 include?
The R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 includes a Graphics LCD Controller (GLCDC), 2D Drawing Engine (DRW), JPEG codec, and Capacitive Touch Sensing Unit (CTSU). Together, they support WVGA+ displays, triple-plane overlay rendering, hardware-accelerated image decode, anti-aliased vector drawing, and robust multi-electrode touch sensing - all without offloading to external GPUs or controllers.
How many USB interfaces does the R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 support, and what speeds are available?
The R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 supports two independent USB modules: USB 2.0 High-Speed (USBHS) and USB 2.0 Full-Speed (USBFS). USBHS operates at up to 480 Mbps (host or device mode), while USBFS supports 12 Mbps (host/device) and 1.5 Mbps (host only). Both include on-chip transceivers and voltage regulators, eliminating need for external PHY components.
What security features are implemented in the R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0's Secure Crypto Engine 7 (SCE7)?
The R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0's SCE7 provides hardware-accelerated AES-128/192/256 (including GCM mode), 3DES, ARC4, SHA1/224/256, MD5, GHASH, RSA/DSA/ECC, and a True Random Number Generator (TRNG). It also includes a 128-bit unique ID and secure key storage - enabling secure boot, encrypted firmware updates, and cryptographic operations with side-channel resistance.
R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Renesas
- Package/Case:
- 176-LQFP
- Series:
- RA6M3
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- -
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-M4F
- Core Size:
- 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 120MHz
- Connectivity:
- CANbus, EBI/EMI, Ethernet, I2C, IrDA, MMC/SD, SCI, SPI, UART/USART, USB
- Peripherals:
- DMA, LCD, LVD, POR, PWM, WDT
- Number of I/O:
- 124
- Program Memory Size:
- 2MB (2M x 8)
- Program Memory Type:
- FLASH
- EEPROM Size:
- 64K x 8
- RAM Size:
- 640K x 8
- Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd):
- 2.7V ~ 3.6V
- Data Converters:
- A/D 24x12b 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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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
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Return procedure for R7FA6M3AH3CFC#BA0:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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