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Available RA MCU Courses
RA0E1 Arm® Cortex®-M23 core 32-bit MCU Introduction **NEW**
Last Updated
April 09, 2024
AMBP11018: In this module you will discover the new RA family series, the RA0, featuring 32-bit MCU with Arm® Cortex®-M23 core. The RA0E1 is the first group in the RA0 series, extends the RA family's low-power solutions. Ultra-low power consumption and optimized peripherals, it's ideal for various applications such as industrial, home appliance, building. You will learn that these devices deliver a remarkable 20% lower power consumption (Active mode current of 82 μA/MHz) compared to our existing entry-level MCUs. The RA0E1 package lineup is starting with 16-pin up to 32-pin and Flash memory size starting from 32KB up to 64KB, including some of small package option line QFN(3mm x 3mm).
RA8T1 Motor Control 480Mhz MCU based on ARM CORTEX-M85 CORE **NEW**
Last Updated
January 30, 2024
AMBP11017: In this session we introduce the new RA8T1 MCUs, the 3rd group released in the newest RA8 series integrating the high-performance Cortex-M85 core with large memory and abundant peripheral features for real-time control applications. These devices expand Renesas market-leading motor control leadership to the high-end MCU range operating at 480Mhz the RA8T1 MCUs deliver over 3,000 Coremark score or 1,502 DMIPS by 480MHz Cortex-M85 with Helium Technology, its drastic low-latency helps numerous calculations for advanced real-time control applications with additional values. These specialized MCUs have a feature set optimized to address diverse real-time control such as motor, power supply and much more in the industrial automation (IA), building automation (BA) and smart home (HA) markets.
RA8D1 High Performance Graphics MCU with Arm Cortex-M85 core **NEW**
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December 12, 2023
AMBP11016: In this module, we will introduce the new RA8D1 MCUs, based on the Arm Cortex-M85 core that integrate advanced Graphics and HMI capabilities. This module will include a description of the RA8D1 MCUs and the product lineup, the key values that these devices bring and the unique features that they offer to our customers. This material will cover the enhancements made to these new MCUs and their benefit to our customers and provide a view of the target markets and some typical applications where these products can offer developers significant advantages in customer designs. An overview of the RA8 Series development environment is also included as well as the support items to support the design process for our customers.
RA8M1 32-Bit MCU with ARM® Cortex®-M85
Last Updated
October 31, 2023
AMBP11015: In this module we introduce the RA8, the industry’s first 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) series based on the new Arm® Cortex®-M85 core, delivering breakthrough performance of over 3000 Coremark points at 480 MHz, and fully deterministic, low latency, real-time operation that enables customers’ most demanding application needs. This is the first group in the RA8 series and expands the RA family offerings in the high-performance space addressing the needs of demanding applications across a broad range of markets, such as smart meters, AI enabled fingerprint scanners and thermostats. By the end of this module you will have learned about the product lineup, key features and peripherals, application examples, development environment and support items.
Introduction to Renesas RA4T1 & RA6T3 MCU Motor Control
Last Updated
June 30, 2023
AMBP11014: This module introduces the RA family's newest motor control MCUs, the RA4T1 and RA6T3. The RA4T1 and RA6T3 are ideal solutions for motor and inverter applications that require high performance in a small package. It has well-balanced performance, functions, and expandability, making it an ideal entry point for RA motor control MCUs. This course takes approximately 27 minutes.
Introduction to Renesas RA4E2 & RA6E2 Entry Line MCU
Last Updated
March 13, 2023
AMBP11013: In this module we introduce the Renesas RA4E2 and RA6E2 groups and examine the key advantages of these devices and the unique features they offer. These devices are the most cost effective RA microcontrollers using the M33 operating at 100 or 200MHz, and are the smallest MCU in the RA family with on-chip CAN-FD and I3C interfaces with full speed USB available down to a 4x4 mm2 36 pin BGA package. This material will also explain the target applications for the RA4E2/6E2 groups and cover the development tools available at launch.
This module takes approx. 15 mins to complete
Introduction to Renesas RA6T2 32-Bit MCU for Motor Applications
Last Updated
December 09, 2021
AMBP11010: In this module we introduce the new Renesas RA6T2 32-bit MCU optimized for motor applications such as smart appliances and industrial automation. This device uses an ARM Cortex M33 core, is positioned in the Motor ASSP category at 240MHz operation, and is available in 512KB and 256KB flash and 48-pin-100-pin QFN & LQFP packages.
This module takes approx. 21 minutes to complete.
Introduction to Renesas RA4E1 & RA6E1 32-Bit MCU
Last Updated
September 30, 2021
AMBP11011: This module introduces RA4E1 and RA6E1. Both are new products of the RA 32-bit MCU product family. This new MCU product group is the first entry-level product in the RA4 and RA6 series with Arm® Cortex®-M33 core. By reducing and optimizing some specifications of traditional mainstream products, reasonable pricing can be achieved and evaluation can be easily started.
Today you can learn the difference between two new entry-level products RA4E1 and RA6E1 and traditional mainstream products. It takes approximately 17 minutes to complete this module
Introduction to Renesas RA6M5 32-Bit MCU
Last Updated
March 31, 2021
AMBP11008: This module introduces RA6M5. The RA6M5 is a new addition to the 32-bit MCU RA family. This MCU group uses Arm® Cortex®-M33 as the core and operates at a maximum of 200MHz. It has a wealth of attractive peripheral functions such as an octa-memory interface and CAN-FD, and of course it has a full range of security functions such as TrustZone. It is a microcontroller that is positioned at the top of the current RA family. It will take approx. 17 minutes to complete.
Introduction to Renesas RA4M2 32-Bit MCU with Cotex M33 ARMv8-m
Last Updated
February 02, 2021
AMBP11007: This module will introduce the RA4M2 the next MCU to release in the new family of RA 32-bit MCUs with state-of the-art Cortex-M33 cores based on the latest ARMv8-m architecture. This is the first product in the RA4 Series with the latest Core from Arm boosting performance with an operating frequency of 100MHz. The RA4M2 is suitable for IoT application requiring strong security, rich connectivity, large embedded RAM with parity/ECC and extreme low power consumption and more.
This module will take approx. xx minutes to complete
Introduction to Renesas RA2E1 32-Bit MCU
Last Updated
January 26, 2021
AMBP11006: This module introduces the RA2E1, the latest member of the Renesas RA family of 32-bit MCUs. The RA2E1 is a new generation of low-consumption entry-level microcontrollers that combine the excellent 32-bit CPU performance of the Arm Cortex M23 with outstanding on-chip capabilities and packaging options.
This module will take approx 20 minutes to complete.
Introduction to Renesas RA4M3 32-Bit MCU
Last Updated
December 09, 2020
AMBP11005: In this module we will introduce you to the newest member of the Renesas RA Family the RA4M3 32-Bit MCU. The RA4M3 MCUs boost operating performance up to 100 MHz using the Arm® Cortex®-M33 core based on Armv8-M architecture. Featuring industry-leading performance, Arm TrustZone® technology, Renesas’ Secure Crypto Engine, and a suite of new memory enhancements, the RA4M3 Group makes it easy to develop safe and secure IoT edge devices for low-power applications, such as security, metering, industrial, and HVAC applications.
This course will take approximately 17 minutes to complete.
Introduction to RA2L1 32-Bit MCU
Last Updated
December 02, 2020
AMBP11004: In this module, we will introduce the newest member of Renesas Electronics’ 32-bit MCU RA family: RA2L1. This device is a new generation of energy-saving microcontrollers that combines the excellent 32-bit CPU performance of the Arm M23 with the advanced on-chip functions of Renesas Electronics.
It will take approximately 21 minutes to complete this module
Introduction to Renesas RA6T1 32-Bit MCU for Motor Control ARM
Last Updated
October 21, 2020
AMBP11003: In this module, we introduce the RA6T1. The RA6T1 is the first product for motor control to be added to the RA Family of 32-bit MCUs, with optimized peripheral functions. In addition, we have prepared the RA6T1 RSSK, sample programs, and a motor control development support tool that can be used to start evaluation immediately after unpacking. The RA6T1 supports a PWM timer that has various output modes, an analog function (PGA, comparator) that contributes to reduced BOM, and a safety function that protects the inverter circuit. In addition, using the motor control development support tool, the RA6T1 RSSK allows you to read and write variables and display waveforms while operating the motor, or automatically adjust the parameters that are necessary to control vector.
This module requires about 12 minutes.
AMBP11002: Renesas RA6M4 32-bit MCU with ARM Cortex M33 & Trustzone
Last Updated
October 06, 2020
AMBP11002: This module will introduce the new member of Renesas Electronics’ RA product family, the RA6M4 MCU, which uses the latest Armv8-m architecture high-performance Arm Cortex M33 core and is the first Renesas Electronics Cortex-M33 MCU product that supports TrustZone. Learn how our customers can enjoy the functions of the security chip, and achieve better performance, unrestricted secure key storage, key management, and reduce BOM costs. Arm TrustZone technology allows customers to easily upgrade end products to a higher level of security.
It will take aprox. 28 minutes to complete this module
Renesas RA4W1 ARM MCU with BLE 5.0
Last Updated
May 07, 2020
AMBP11001: This module introduces the Renesas RA4W1 32-bit Arm-based MCU. RA4W1 is a next-generation MCU group joining the new family of RA 32-bit MCUs. This device is the first MCU in the RA family to support BLE 5.0, uses Arm Cortex M4 for the processor, and supports BT 5.0, the best in class for connectivity and security of IoT devices.
This module will take approximately 13 minutes to complete.
Introduction to the RA Family of MCU
Last Updated
October 08, 2019
AMBP11000: This module introduces the Renesas RA Family of 32-bit MCU providing customer flexibility to leverage the Arm ecosystem and develop their own HW/SW solution. This material will explain the key challenges this family of devices address and explore the robust feature set which focuses on security, connectivity and low power. An overview of the support materials and tools available for these devices is also presented. The module closes with a summary of benefits and some next steps for those interested in a more holistic ARM MCU offering that delivers flexibility in their hardware and software selection.
This module will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
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