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Renesas RA8M2 Series of Microcontrollers

1GHz Arm Cortex-M85 and Cortex-M33 Dual-Core High-Performance MCU

The Renesas RA8M2 group features 32-bit general-purpose microcontrollers that combine a 1GHz Arm Cortex-M85 core with Helium Vector Extensions and a 250MHz Cortex-M33 core, delivering over 7300 CoreMark CPU performance. This processing capability makes the RA8M2 family well suited for robotics systems that require fast response, real-time control, and advanced data processing at the edge.

RA8M2 MCUs integrate large on-chip MRAM and SRAM, multiple memory interfaces, and a rich set of peripherals to support efficient robotics system design and reduced bill of materials. The integrated MRAM provides non-volatile, high-reliability storage for critical robotic data such as configuration parameters, calibration values, and system states. With package options ranging from 176 to 303 pins and support for junction temperatures up to 125°C, RA8M2 devices are designed to operate reliably in demanding industrial and embedded robotics environments.

Built-in secure element-like functionality further strengthens robotics platforms by enabling advanced cryptographic protection, immutable storage, and tamper resistance to safeguard data privacy and system integrity. The RA8M2 Series is fully supported by the Renesas Flexible Software Package and a comprehensive ecosystem of hardware and software development tools, helping robotics developers accelerate design and deployment.

Features

  • Dual-core Arm Cortex-M85 and Cortex-M33 architecture delivering over 7300 CoreMark performance
  • Helium Vector Extensions for accelerated DSP and machine learning workloads
  • Integrated MRAM for non-volatile, high-reliability data storage
  • Large on-chip SRAM and multiple memory interfaces for scalable system design
  • Rich peripheral integration for sensing, control, and connectivity
  • Advanced security IP with immutable storage and tamper protection
  • Wide package selection and high-temperature operation up to 125°C

Applications

  • Industrial robotics and automation systems
  • Intelligent appliances and service robots
  • Smart home and building automation controllers
  • Medical and healthcare robotic equipment
  • Embedded control units for IoT and consumer robotics

 

Evaluation Kit

EK-RA8M2

The EK-RA8M2 evaluation kit enables users to evaluate the features of the RA8M2 MCU Group and develop embedded systems applications using Renesas' Flexible Software Package (FSP) and e2 studio IDE.

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Renesas EK-RA8M2 Evaluation Kit