Renesas R7FA6M5AG2CBG#AC0

Overview

R7FA6M5AG2CBG from Renesas is a high-performance 32-bit Arm Cortex-M33 microcontroller operating at up to 200 MHz, featuring 1.5 MB dual-bank code flash with background/swap operation, 8 KB data flash, 512 KB SRAM with parity/ECC, integrated Ethernet MAC, USB 2.0 High-Speed/Full-Speed, dual CAN FD, QSPI/OSPI, and Secure Crypto Engine (SCE9) with TrustZone for secure embedded applications in industrial gateways and connected edge devices.

For engineers reviewing the R7FA6M5AG2CBG datasheet, R7FA6M5AG2CBG pinout, R7FA6M5AG2CBG application, or R7FA6M5AG2CBG equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, real-world use cases, validated alternatives, and supply-chain-ready availability details - all grounded in Renesas' official R01DS0366EJ0150 Rev.1.50 documentation.

Technical Context

The R7FA6M5AG2CBG implements an Armv8-M architecture with TrustZone security extension (r0p4-00rel0), supporting secure/non-secure MPU regions (8 each), dual SysTick timers, and CoreSight ETM-M33 trace. Its memory subsystem includes dual-bank flash enabling seamless firmware updates without interruption and ECC-protected SRAM for safety-critical execution.

Connectivity integrates two independent CAN FD controllers (16 TX/RX buffers per channel), IEEE 802.3-compliant ETHERC with RMII interface, USBHS/USBFS modules with internal transceivers and 10-pipe FIFOs, plus QSPI and OSPI controllers for external OctaFlash/OctaRAM expansion - all coordinated via Event Link Controller (ELC) to minimize CPU intervention.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

176-pin Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA) package, PLBG0176GF-A, 7 mm × 7 mm, 0.5 mm pitch. Designed for high-density PCB layouts with thermal and signal integrity optimization for industrial-grade reliability.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with R7FA6M5AG2CBG, R7FA6M5AH2CBG offers higher flash density for complex protocol stacks, while R7FA6M5AG3CFC trades FBGA miniaturization for wider temperature range and LQFP manufacturability - both retain identical security, connectivity, and analog capabilities.

Availability

R7FA6M5AG2CBG is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial gateways, secure edge nodes, HMI panels, and motor control gateways requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.

Supply support for R7FA6M5AG2CBG 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 industrial, automotive, and enterprise applications.

The RA6M5 Group - including R7FA6M5AG2CBG - is engineered for secure, connected, real-time embedded systems demanding high performance, functional safety, and hardware-enforced cybersecurity in harsh industrial environments.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the R7FA6M5AG2CBG?

The R7FA6M5AG2CBG operates at a maximum frequency of 200 MHz using its Arm Cortex-M33 core. This speed is achieved with the on-chip PLL driven by the main clock oscillator (MOSC) or high-speed on-chip oscillator (HOCO), and is fully supported across its -40°C to +85°C operating range. The R7FA6M5AG2CBG maintains timing compliance at this frequency with all peripherals active, as verified in Renesas' R01DS0366EJ0150 Rev.1.50 datasheet timing tables.

Does the R7FA6M5AG2CBG support CAN FD, and how many channels are available?

Yes, the R7FA6M5AG2CBG integrates two independent CAN FD controllers compliant with ISO 11898-1, each supporting classical CAN and CAN FD frames. Each channel provides 16 dedicated transmit buffers and 16 receive buffers, enabling concurrent communication on separate networks - essential for industrial automation topologies requiring redundancy or domain separation. This capability is confirmed in Table 1.14 and Section 1.8 of the R7FA6M5AG2CBG datasheet.

What security features does the R7FA6M5AG2CBG include for secure firmware updates?

The R7FA6M5AG2CBG supports secure firmware updates through dual-bank code flash with SWAP operation, TrustZone-enforced secure boot, and SCE9-accelerated AES-256 decryption. Firmware images are authenticated and decrypted in the secure world before being written to the inactive bank, ensuring integrity and confidentiality. These mechanisms are documented in Sections 1.1, 1.11, and the Security chapter of R01DS0366EJ0150 Rev.1.50 - no external secure element is required.

Is the R7FA6M5AG2CBG pin-compatible with other RA6M5 group members?

Yes, the R7FA6M5AG2CBG shares identical pinout and electrical characteristics with other 176-pin FBGA variants in the RA6M5 family, including R7FA6M5AH2CBG and R7FA6M5BG2CBG. All share the PLBG0176GF-A package footprint, I/O mapping, and power/ground pin assignments - enabling direct PCB reuse when scaling flash size or feature sets. This compatibility is explicitly defined in Renesas' part numbering scheme (Figure 1.2) and Pin Lists section.

What is the operating voltage range and temperature grade for the R7FA6M5AG2CBG?

The R7FA6M5AG2CBG operates from 2.7 V to 3.6 V and is qualified for industrial temperature range: -40°C to +85°C. Its internal regulators, flash programming circuitry, and analog peripherals (ADC12, DAC12, TSN) are fully characterized across this range. The "2" in the part number suffix (R7FA6M5AG2CBG) explicitly denotes the +85°C maximum junction temperature rating, as defined in Table 1.13 and Section 1.4 of the official datasheet.