Renesas RA6W1
RA6W1 - Highly Integrated Ultra-Low Power Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Arm Cortex-M33 MCU
The RA6W1 System on Chip delivers next-generation connectivity for IoT devices with dual-band Wi-Fi 6, ensuring fast, reliable performance even in congested environments. Powered by a high-performance Arm Cortex-M33 core running at 160 MHz and supported by 704 KB of SRAM, it offers the processing capability and memory needed for demanding applications. Its Matter certification guarantees compliance with the latest IoT standards, providing future-proof compatibility.
Designed for ultra-low power consumption, the RA6W1 enables extended battery life and instant responsiveness through advanced sleep modes, making it ideal for energy-efficient and battery-operated devices. Robust security features, including AES-256 encryption, secure boot, and XiP with on-the-fly decryption, safeguard data integrity and confidentiality. Combined with a wide range of integrated interfaces, the RA6W1 is a versatile, secure, and high-performance solution for building innovative IoT products.
Features
- Ultra-Low Power, Fully integrated Wi-Fi 6 MCU System on Chip (SoC)
- ARM Cortex-CM33: 160 MHz, 704 kB SRAM, 256 kB ROM, 2 kB OTP, O/QSPI FLASH controller, QSPI PSRAM controller, SDIO 3.0
- Wi-Fi 6, Dual-Band 2.4/5 GHz, 1x1, 20 MHz, MCS9 115 Mbps, OFDMA, TWT
- Complete networking stack – stand-alone or hosted operation
- Worldwide certified
- Renesas longevity program: SoC 15 years
- Multiple package and options: QFN and WLCSP, Wi-Fi 4 or 6, 2.4GHz only or 2.4/5GHz
- Matter Ready Certified
Benefits
- Enables year-plus battery life while maintaining industry leading range and security capabilities
- Wi-Fi MCU enables standalone applications for simplified development and optimized cost
- Wi-Fi 6, Dual-Band 2.4/5 GHz ensures maximum Wi-Fi through put and optimal low power consumption
- Ready2Go SW examples and applications
- Allows the SoC to run a full OS & TCP/IP stack, simplifying development
Applications
- Smart home and Connected Home Appliances
- Any wearable and battery operated IoT devices
- Smart door lock, Video doorbell and surveillance camera, Thermostat
- Industrial IoT: Asset tracking, Smart Meters, Point of Sale, HVAC, Power Tools
- Connected Medical
RA6W1 Evaluation Kit
A comprehensive platform for Wi-Fi® 6 IoT development, combining integrated SEGGER J-Link debugging, precision power analysis, and flexible expansion interfaces for rapid prototyping.
- Supports easy SW application development and RF testing and has SEGGER J-link.
- Integrates power consumption circuit for detailed low power sleep measurements.
- Supports multiple expansion options including microBUS™, PMOD and Arduino Uno.
- Fully integrated into Renesas e2Studio with support for debugging, programming and flashing.
- Available with both SoC daughter card as well as Module daughter card.
- Supports Wi-Fi6 only and Wi-Fi6/BLE combo.
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