Renesas R9A06G033NGBG#AC1

Overview

R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 from Renesas Electronics is a high-integration RZ/N1S Group SoC featuring dual Arm Cortex-A7 cores (up to 500 MHz), Arm Cortex-M3 real-time co-processor, integrated R-IN Engine for industrial Ethernet protocols (PROFINET RT/IRT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP), 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PHYs with RGMII/MII interfaces, and 512 MB DDR3L support - deployed in industrial gateways and protocol converters requiring deterministic real-time communication.

For engineers reviewing the R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 datasheet, R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 pinout, R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 application, or R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 equivalent, key selection criteria include dual-core A7+M3 heterogeneous architecture, on-die R-IN Engine acceleration, dual Ethernet PHYs with IEEE 1588 PTP hardware timestamping, and industrial temperature grade (–40°C to +85°C) operation.

Technical Context

The R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 implements a tightly coupled heterogeneous compute architecture: two Cortex-A7 CPUs share 512 KB L2 cache and run Linux, while the Cortex-M3 executes real-time tasks and offloads protocol stack processing via the R-IN Engine - a dedicated hardware accelerator supporting PROFINET RT/IRT frame generation, EtherNet/IP CIP message handling, and Modbus TCP transaction management without CPU intervention.

It integrates dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PHYs with full RGMII/MII support, hardware-assisted IEEE 1588 v2 precision time stamping (±50 ns accuracy), and configurable clock domains for independent domain gating - enabling synchronized multi-protocol industrial networking with sub-millisecond jitter control in time-sensitive applications.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 324-pin BGA (15 mm × 15 mm, 0.65 mm pitch), RoHS-compliant, moisture sensitivity level 3 (MSL3).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar industrial Ethernet SoC applications.

Compared with R9A06G032NGBG#AC1, the R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 adds a second Ethernet PHY and associated RGMII routing resources - enabling true dual-protocol operation without multiplexing trade-offs; versus R9A06G043NGBG#AC1, it trades CPU frequency and memory bandwidth for lower power consumption and thermal footprint in space-constrained enclosures.

Availability

R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial protocol gateways, smart field controllers, redundant network switches, and time-sensitive networking nodes requiring stable component supply across extended production lifecycles.

Supply support for R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 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, SoCs, and analog/power devices for industrial, automotive, and infrastructure markets.

The RZ/N Series - including the R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 - was designed specifically for industrial Ethernet edge devices requiring real-time protocol acceleration, deterministic networking, and heterogeneous processing in harsh environments.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the Cortex-A7 cores in the R9A06G033NGBG#AC1?

The R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 features dual Arm Cortex-A7 processors rated for operation up to 500 MHz. This frequency is guaranteed across the full industrial temperature range (–40°C to +85°C) with appropriate power supply regulation and thermal management. The R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 achieves this performance using a 28 nm process and dynamic voltage/frequency scaling controlled by on-chip power management units.

Does the R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 include integrated Ethernet PHYs?

Yes, the R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 integrates two fully compliant 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PHYs supporting RGMII and MII interfaces. Each PHY includes auto-negotiation, energy-efficient Ethernet (EEE), and hardware-based IEEE 1588 v2 timestamping with ±50 ns accuracy. No external PHY ICs are required for basic Ethernet connectivity - reducing bill-of-materials and PCB complexity.

What industrial Ethernet protocols does the R-IN Engine in the R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 support?

The R-IN Engine inside the R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 provides hardware acceleration for PROFINET RT and IRT, EtherNet/IP (including CIP implicit/explicit messaging), and Modbus TCP. It handles frame generation, CRC calculation, and timing-critical response scheduling independently of the Cortex-A7 and Cortex-M3 cores - enabling sub-millisecond cycle times without CPU load.

Is the R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 qualified for industrial temperature operation?

Yes, the R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 is specified for industrial temperature operation from –40°C to +85°C ambient. It undergoes extended burn-in and characterization across this range, with all electrical parameters - including DDR3L interface timing, Ethernet PHY jitter, and R-IN Engine latency - validated per Renesas' industrial-grade reliability standards.

What package type and pin count does the R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 use?

The R9A06G033NGBG#AC1 uses a 324-ball fine-pitch BGA package (15 mm × 15 mm, 0.65 mm pitch) with RoHS compliance and moisture sensitivity level 3 (MSL3). This package supports high-density routing for DDR3L, dual RGMII, PCIe, and multiple high-speed peripherals while maintaining thermal performance suitable for convection-cooled industrial enclosures.