{"title":"SparkFun Thing Plus - RA6M5","handle":"sparkfun-thing-plus-ra6m5","url":"/products/sparkfun-thing-plus-ra6m5","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!\n\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\n\nPlease 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.\nIn 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!\n\nThe SparkFun Qwiic Connect System is an ecosystem of I2C sensors, actuators, shields and cables that make prototyping faster and less prone to error. All Qwiic-enabled boards use a common 1mm pitch, 4-pin JST connector. This reduces the amount of required PCB space, and polarized connections mean you can’t hook it up wrong.\n\nGet Started with the SparkFun RA6M5 Thing Plus Guide\nFeatures:\nSparkFun Thing Plus - RA6M5 Features\n\nRenesas RA6M5 \n\n21 Multifunctional GPIO Pins: \n\nUp to six 12-bit ADC channels\nUp to two 12-bit DAC outputs\nUp to two UARTs ports\nAn available SPI Bus\nAn available I2C Bus\n\n\n\n\nRenesas DA14531MOD \n\nBluetooth® Low Energy (LE) Module\nSupports CodeLess™ AT command Datapump\n\n\n\nThing Plus (or Feather) Form-Factor: \n\nDimensions: 2.9\" x 0.9\"\nFour Mounting Holes: \n\n4-40 screw compatible\n\n\n28 PTH Pins\nUSB-C Connector\n2-pin JST Connector for a LiPo Battery (not included)\n\n4-pin JST Qwiic Connector\n\n\nLiPo Charger: \n\nMC73831 Single-Cell LiPo Charger \n\nCharge rate: 213mA\n\n\nMAX17048 Single-Cell LiPo Fuel Gauge\n\n\nLEDs: \n\nPWR - Red 3.3V power indicator\nCHG - Yellow battery charging indicator\nSTAT - Blue status LED (D14)\nRGB - WS2812 RGB LED (D13)\n\n\nButtons: \n\nUSR (D31)\nRST\n\n\n2x JTAG/SWD PTH Pins\n16 MB/128 Mbit QSPI Flash (MX25L12833F)\nµSD Card Slot\n\nRA6M5 General Features:\n\nArm® Cortex®-M33 Core \n\nFootprint: 100-pin LQFP\nClock frequency: 200MHz\nFlash memory: \n\n2MB (code)\n8kB (data)\n\n\nSRAM: 512kB \n\nError Correction Code (ECC) Support\n\n\nArm Memory Protection Unit (Arm MPU)\nSecure Crypto Engine\nTwo Watchdog Timers (WDT)\n\n\nOperating voltage: 3.0V to 3.6V\nCurrent Consumption: \n\nMaximum: 143mA\nNormal: 32mA\nSleep: 11mA\nDeep Sleep: 0.9-131µA\n\n\nOperating modes: \n\nSingle-chip\nSCI/USB boot\n\n\n75 I/O Pins \n\n5V Tolerant (x14)\n12-bit ADC (x6)\n12-bit DAC (x2)\n32-bit PWM Channels (x4)\n16-bit PWM Channels (x6)\nUART (x10)\nI2C Bus (x3)\nSPI Bus (x2)\nQSPI (x1)\nOSPI (x1)\nUSB 2.0 (Full/High Speed)\nCAN Interface\nEthernet MAC/DMA Controller\nSD/MMC Host Interface\nSerial Sound Interface Enhanced\nConsumer Electronics Control\n\n\nRealtime Clock (RTC) with calendar\nCRC Calculator\nTemperature Sensor\nCapacitive Touch Sensing\nOperating temperature: -40 to 85 °C\n\nDA14531 General Features:\n\nBluetooth 5.1 system-on-chip (SoC) \n\nSupports up to three connections\n32-bit Arm® Cortex® M0+ \n\nClock frequency: 16 MHz\nMemory: \n\nFlash: 128 Kb\nRAM: 48 Kb\nROM: 144 Kb\nOTP: 32 Kb\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOperating range (1.8 V - 3.6 V) \n\nReceive: 2mA\nTransmit: 4mA\nSleep: 1.8 µA\n\n\nRadio \n\nTransmit Power: -19 to +2.2 dBm\nReceiver Sensitivity: -93 dBm\n\n\n\nDocuments:\n\nSchematic\nEagle Files\nBoard Dimensions\nGraphical Datasheet\n\nHookup Guide\n\n\nRenesas-Arduino Core (unofficial)\n\nArduino Libraries: \n\nFastLED Arduino library\nSparkFun MAX1704x Fuel Gauge Arduino library\n\nCodeLess Arduino Library (unofficial)\n\n\n\n\n\nDatasheets: \n\nRT9080 Datasheet\nLM66200 Datasheet\nMCP73831 Datasheet\nMAX17048 Datasheet\nWS2812 Datasheet\nMX25L12833F Datasheet\n\n\nRenesas Components: \n\n\nRA6M5 Product Page\n\n\nDocumentation\n\nRA6M5 Group Datasheet\nRA6M5 Group User Manual: Hardware\n\n\nSoftware and Tools\n\n\n\nDA14531MOD Product Page\n\n\nDocumentation\n\nDA14531MOD Datasheet\n\n\n\nSoftware and Tools\n\nDA14531MOD AT Commands\n\n\n\n\nRenesasRulz Forum\n\n\nThing Plus Comparison Guide\nQwiic Information Page\nGitHub Hardware Repo\n\nVideos\n\n","vendor":"SparkFun","product_type":"physical","in_stock":true,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":1086,"title":"Default Title","sku":"SF-WRL-24243","mpn":"WRL-24243","price":115.19,"compare_at_price":0.0,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":true,"available_quantity":92,"option1":"Default Title"}]}