Description
It's time to supercharge your next project with the SparkFun RA6M5 Thing Plus! Clocking in at 200MHz, the RA6M5 is a high-performance microcontroller from Renesas that is perfect for real-time applications. This translates to smooth responsiveness, lightning-fast data processing, and the ability to handle complex calculations – perfect for bringing your creations to life!
The familiar Feather-footprint and Qwiic connector makes it easy to connect the RA6M5 Thing Plus to a wide range of sensors and accessories with a simple plug-and-play approach. Thanks to the 2MB of built-in Flash memory and a convenient microSD card slot, you'll also have ample space for your code and data.
The RA6M5 Thing Plus isn't just powerful; it's versatile, too, because it's built for both ease of use and advanced applications. With 512kB of SRAM, 21 general-purpose pins, and an additional 16MB of Flash memory, it offers the flexibility to tackle even more demanding projects. While the default Arduino core might not utilize every feature, experienced users can explore the microcontroller's full potential to create impressive applications.
Please be aware that while the SparkFun RA6M5 Thing Plus offers some pins that are 5V tolerant, it primarily operates at a 3.3V logic level. The board also features Bluetooth® Low Energy connectivity, thanks to the DA14531MOD module (also from Renesas). When actively transmitting, the DA14531MOD sips a mere 4mA and can operate from a small coin-cell battery. The firmware provided on the module features Renesas' SmartBond™ - CodeLess™ AT command Datapump. Therefore, users only need to send AT commands to configure a Bluetooth connection without reprogramming the module.
In conclusion, the RA6M5 Thing Plus is ideal for makers who crave power and ease of use. Its extensive features and user-friendly design make it the perfect platform to turn your ideas into reality!
Specification
SparkFun Thing Plus - RA6M5 Features
Renesas RA6M5
21 Multifunctional GPIO Pins:
Up to six 12-bit ADC channels
Up to two 12-bit DAC outputs
Up to two UARTs ports
An available SPI Bus
An available I2C Bus
Renesas DA14531MOD
Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) Module
Supports CodeLess™ AT command Datapump
Thing Plus (or Feather) Form-Factor:
Dimensions: 2.9" x 0.9"
Four Mounting Holes:
4-40 screw compatible
28 PTH Pins
USB-C Connector
2-pin JST Connector for a LiPo Battery (not included)
4-pin JST Qwiic Connector
LiPo Charger:
MC73831 Single-Cell LiPo Charger
Charge rate: 213mA
MAX17048 Single-Cell LiPo Fuel Gauge
LEDs:
PWR - Red 3.3V power indicator
CHG - Yellow battery charging indicator
STAT - Blue status LED (D14)
RGB - WS2812 RGB LED (D13)
Buttons:
USR (D31)
RST
2x JTAG/SWD PTH Pins
16 MB/128 Mbit QSPI Flash (MX25L12833F)
µSD Card Slot
RA6M5 General Features:
Arm® Cortex®-M33 Core
Footprint: 100-pin LQFP
Clock frequency: 200MHz
Flash memory:
2MB (code)
8kB (data)
SRAM: 512kB
Error Correction Code (ECC) Support
Arm Memory Protection Unit (Arm MPU)
Secure Crypto Engine
Two Watchdog Timers (WDT)
Operating voltage: 3.0V to 3.6V
Current Consumption:
Maximum: 143mA
Normal: 32mA
Sleep: 11mA
Deep Sleep: 0.9-131µA
Operating modes:
Single-chip
SCI/USB boot
75 I/O Pins
5V Tolerant (x14)
12-bit ADC (x6)
12-bit DAC (x2)
32-bit PWM Channels (x4)
16-bit PWM Channels (x6)
UART (x10)
I2C Bus (x3)
SPI Bus (x2)
QSPI (x1)
OSPI (x1)
USB 2.0 (Full/High Speed)
CAN Interface
Ethernet MAC/DMA Controller
SD/MMC Host Interface
Serial Sound Interface Enhanced
Consumer Electronics Control
Realtime Clock (RTC) with calendar
CRC Calculator
Temperature Sensor
Capacitive Touch Sensing
Operating temperature: -40 to 85 °C
DA14531 General Features:
Bluetooth 5.1 system-on-chip (SoC)
Supports up to three connections
32-bit Arm® Cortex® M0+
Clock frequency: 16 MHz
Memory:
Flash: 128 Kb
RAM: 48 Kb
ROM: 144 Kb
OTP: 32 Kb
Operating range (1.8 V - 3.6 V)
Receive: 2mA
Transmit: 4mA
Sleep: 1.8 µA
Radio
Transmit Power: -19 to +2.2 dBm
Receiver Sensitivity: -93 dBm