Renesas R7FA6M5BG3CFC#BA0

Overview

R7FA6M5BG3CFC from Renesas is a high-performance 32-bit Arm Cortex-M33 microcontroller operating at up to 200 MHz, featuring 1.5 MB code flash, 8 KB data flash, 512 KB SRAM with ECC/parity, dual CAN FD, Ethernet MAC, USB 2.0 HS/FS, QSPI/OSPI, and integrated Secure Crypto Engine (SCE9) with TrustZone for secure embedded applications in industrial gateways and connected edge devices.

For engineers reviewing the R7FA6M5BG3CFC datasheet, R7FA6M5BG3CFC pinout, R7FA6M5BG3CFC application, or R7FA6M5BG3CFC equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, package-specific I/O mapping, real-world use cases, and validated alternative MCUs - all grounded in Renesas R01DS0366EJ0150 Rev.1.50 documentation and official RA6M5 product specifications.

Technical Context

The R7FA6M5BG3CFC implements an Armv8-M architecture with TrustZone security extension, supporting secure/non-secure execution states via dual MPU instances (8 regions each) and hardware-isolated memory regions for flash, SRAM, and peripherals. Its clock system integrates PLL/PLL2, HOCO/MOCO/LOCO oscillators, and CAC for frequency accuracy validation.

It delivers deterministic real-time control via four 32-bit GPT32 timers, six 16-bit GPT16 timers, six AGT low-power timers, and event-driven operation through ELC and DTC/DMAC (8-channel). Analog subsystem includes two 12-bit ADC12 units (up to 26 channels total), two DAC12, and on-die temperature sensor (TSN) routed to ADC inputs.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 176-pin LQFP (PLQP0176KB-C), 24 mm × 24 mm, 0.5 mm pitch, with 132 general-purpose I/O pins, 17 of which are 5-V tolerant, and dedicated power/ground, clock, debug, and peripheral signal terminals.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with R7FA6M5BG3CFC, R7FA6M5BH3CFC offers greater flash headroom for evolving firmware, while R7FA6M5BG2CBG trades thermal robustness and package accessibility for miniaturization - both retain identical peripheral functionality and TrustZone/SCE9 security architecture.

Availability

R7FA6M5BG3CFC is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial gateways, secure edge nodes, medical data loggers, and human-machine interfaces requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.

Supply support for R7FA6M5BG3CFC 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 R7FA6M5BG3CFC, was designed for secure, high-performance edge computing - integrating Arm TrustZone, hardware crypto acceleration, and rich connectivity to accelerate development of certified IoT endpoints and industrial controllers.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency and core architecture of the R7FA6M5BG3CFC?

The R7FA6M5BG3CFC features an Arm Cortex-M33 core operating at a maximum frequency of 200 MHz. It implements the Armv8-M architecture with security extensions, including TrustZone, dual SysTick timers (secure and non-secure), and CoreSight ETM-M33 for instruction trace. This architecture enables hardware-enforced isolation between trusted and untrusted software domains, critical for secure firmware deployment in the R7FA6M5BG3CFC.

Does the R7FA6M5BG3CFC support CAN FD, and how many channels are available?

Yes, the R7FA6M5BG3CFC supports CAN with Flexible Data-rate (CAN FD) with two independent channels. Each channel provides 16 transmit buffers and 16 receive buffers, compliant with ISO 11898-1. This capability enables high-bandwidth diagnostics, firmware updates, and real-time control messaging in automotive and industrial networks - a confirmed feature of the R7FA6M5BG3CFC per Renesas R01DS0366EJ0150 Rev.1.50.

What memory resources does the R7FA6M5BG3CFC include, and what are their endurance characteristics?

The R7FA6M5BG3CFC includes 1.5 MB of code flash memory with dual-bank operation and background programming, 8 KB of data flash memory rated for 100,000 program/erase cycles, and 512 KB of on-chip SRAM - split into 448 KB with parity and 64 KB with ECC. These memory resources are explicitly specified for the R7FA6M5BG3CFC in Table 1.2 and Section 1.4 of the official datasheet R01DS0366EJ0150 Rev.1.50.

Which package type and pin count does the R7FA6M5BG3CFC use?

The R7FA6M5BG3CFC uses a 176-pin LQFP package (PLQP0176KB-C), measuring 24 mm × 24 mm with 0.5 mm pitch. It provides 132 general-purpose I/O pins, 17 of which are 5-V tolerant, along with dedicated power, clock, debug, and peripheral interface signals. This package variant is confirmed in Table 1.13 and Figure 1.2 of the R7FA6M5 datasheet R01DS0366EJ0150 Rev.1.50.

What security features are integrated into the R7FA6M5BG3CFC beyond Arm TrustZone?

Beyond Arm TrustZone, the R7FA6M5BG3CFC integrates the Secure Crypto Engine 9 (SCE9) with hardware accelerators for AES, RSA, ECC, DSA, SHA224/SHA256, and GHASH; a 128-bit unique ID; tamper detection circuitry; and device lifecycle management. These features are documented in Section 1.1 and Table 1.14 of R01DS0366EJ0150 Rev.1.50 and are fully enabled in the R7FA6M5BG3CFC silicon configuration.