The Core Difference in Your Design : RX Microcontroller Platform

Product catalog summary

Overview of RX Microcontroller Platform
The RX family of 32-bit high-performance microcontrollers by Renesas offers significant enhancements in design capabilities. With performance up to 1.65 DMIPS/MHz and advanced MONOS flash technology, these microcontrollers operate at speeds up to 100 MHz without wait states, providing superior processing power.

Core Architecture and Performance
The RX microcontrollers feature a 32-bit CPU core designed for high CPU performance and efficient code execution. The core includes execution units for integer arithmetic and DSP functions, supported by features like Multiply-accumulator and a barrel shifter. The RX600 family includes an on-chip Floating Point Unit and supports an Enhanced Harvard architecture to maximize data throughput.

Flash Technology
Renesas’ MONOS Flash technology allows execution without wait states at maximum device speed, up to 100 MHz. It supports on-chip data EEPROM technologies with up to 100k write/erase cycles and background operation, enhancing performance and efficiency.

Product Variants
The RX family includes various models tailored for different applications, from high-performance RX600 to low-power RX100. Key features include:

RX600: 100 MHz CPU, 1.65 DMIPS/MHz, up to 2 Mbytes Flash, Ethernet, USB, CAN solutions.
RX200: Low power, high-resolution ADC, ideal for power meters.
RX100: Entry-level, low power, small package, USB support.

Applications and Solutions
The RX family supports a wide range of applications with powerful peripherals, including motor control timers, serial interfaces, ADCs, and safety features. Specific solutions include:

RX600 for connectivity with CAN, USB, Ethernet.
RX62T & RX63T for motor control and inverter applications.
RX21A for applications requiring accurate analogue signal measurement.

Development Tools and Support
Renesas provides comprehensive development tools, including the Renesas Starter Kit (RSK) with CPU board, LCD panel, JTAG debugger, and trial compiler. Additional support is available from third-party experts offering development environments and optimized compilers.

Solution Kits
Renesas offers a variety of solution kits for RX microcontrollers, including TFT Control, Motor Control, Metering, DPS, and Webserver solutions.

Catalog excerpts

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RX – The Core Difference RX family of 32-bit high performance microcontrollers provide the core difference in your design. With up to 1.65 DMIPS/MHz performance and Renesas’ advanced single cycle MONOS flash technology, capable of operating at speeds up to 100 MHz with no wait states, the RX family brings new levels of processing power to your application. The 32-bit RX CPU core at the heart of every RX Microcontroller is designed to provide both the highest levels of CPU performance as well as compact and efficient code. Each core has a number of execution units both for integer arithmetic as...

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RX – A Solution for every Application The RX family provides a wide variety of solutions for many Ethernet, up to 3 x CAN, up to 2 x USB different applications, every RX62N/RX621 Connectivity Up to 2 Mbyte Flash, up to 128 kB SRAM device includes a range of RX63N/RX631 powerful peripherals including motor control timers, up to 15 serial interfaces, powerful Up to 3 x CAN, up to 2 x USB RX610 General Purpose ADC’s and advanced on-chip Up to 2 Mbyte Flash, up to 128 kB SRAM RX630 safety features. The RX600 connectivity devices provide solutions for devices Up two Motor Controls RX62T/RX62G Motor...

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RX Eco-System Renesas Starter Kit - RSK The starter kit includes everything that the customer needs to evaluate and develop with the RX microcontroller: > CPU board with target microcontroller > LCD panel for user/diagnostic interaction > E1 JTAG On Chip Debugger > Trial Renesas C compiler and IDE (60 days unlimited then 128 K limited) > Tutorial session > Sample peripheral driver code Application Development Tools RX MCUs are supported by a comprehensive set of popular Renesas hardware and software tools that have been widely praised for their capabilities and ease of use. Additional support...

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