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R5F21236KFP - 16-Bit 16MHz R8C/23 MCU, 32KB Flash | Renesas

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3 V / 5 V Vdss 48-pin LQFP (7x7 mm) Package 16 MHz Speed 32 KB Memory
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R5F21236KFP Descripción general

The Renesas R5F21236KFP is a 16-bit single-chip CMOS microcontroller from the R8C/2x series, featuring the R8C/Tiny CPU core, 32KB of flash memory, 2KB of SRAM, and a maximum clock speed of 16MHz, all packaged in a 48-pin LQFP (7x7 mm). According to the verified distributor data, the device operates from a 3V/5V supply, supports an operating temperature range of -40C to +125C, and is qualified to the automotive Pb-free standard. The R8C/23 group is supported only for customers who have already adopted the product, signaling its long-running presence in established designs.

A microcontroller (MCU) is an integrated circuit that combines a CPU core, program memory (typically flash), data memory (RAM), and a rich set of peripherals on a single die. The R8C/Tiny core used here belongs to the 16-bit microcontroller family, positioned between 8-bit MCUs (e.g., RL78, PIC16) and 32-bit microcontrollers (e.g., RX, ARM Cortex-M) in the Renesas product hierarchy. Its CISC-style instruction set and 1MB address space make it suitable for compact, deterministic embedded code in cost-sensitive applications.

Key features of the R5F21236KFP include 32KB flash program memory, a 16-bit CPU with high instruction efficiency, on-chip peripherals typical of the R8C/23 group such as timers, serial interfaces, A/D converter, and interrupt controller, plus 1MB linear address space for executing instructions. The 48-pin LQFP package exposes a generous number of GPIO and peripheral pins while keeping board footprint modest. Automotive-grade Pb-free construction supports deployment in commercial vehicle environments.

Technically, the device is built on a high-performance silicon-gate CMOS process. The 16MHz maximum operating frequency, when paired with the R8C CPU core, gives instruction throughput that is well matched to consumer, industrial, and white-goods control tasks. The combination of 32KB flash and 2KB SRAM allows medium-complexity firmware with reasonable data buffering. AEC-Q100-equivalent automotive temperature range and Pb-free finish extend applicability to harsh thermal environments.

Typical applications include home appliances such as washing machines and microwave ovens, HVAC control, white goods and small-motor drive control, automotive body and accessory ECUs (within the part's automotive-grade classification), industrial sensor interfaces, and consumer-device keypad and LED matrix controllers. The R8C/23 group's mature software ecosystem and low BOM cost make it a common choice for high-volume, cost-driven products.

When designing with this MCU, note that R8C/23 is a non-promotion group, meaning Renesas only supports existing adopters. New designs should consider RL78 or RX families for long-term support, but the part remains pin-compatible with other R8C/2x variants for legacy board reuse. Verify supply availability with distributors before committing new production.

Alternativas directas para R5F21236KFP — mismo encapsulado, compatible pin a pin. Se excluyen las piezas de otro encapsulado que requieren retrabajo de la PCB.

Variantes de esta serie

Modelos de la misma serie compatibles directamente con R5F21236KFP (mismo factor de forma y huella) — difiere en Package, Program Memory (Flash).

Microchip Technology
Package: 44-pin TQFP (PT), 10x10 mm
Program Memory (Flash): 64 KB (32K x 16)

Herramienta de comparación rápida — seleccione piezas alternativas para compararlas lado a lado:

R5F21237KFP

✅ Sustitución directa ⚠️ Especificaciones sin verificar
📦 48-LQFP (7x7)
Same 48-LQFP footprint, larger 48KB flash vs 32KB (+50%), pin-to-pin compatible

📋 Alternativa de referencia (no en el catálogo)

R5F21226JFP

✅ Sustitución directa
📦 48-LQFP (7x7)
Same 48-LQFP footprint, R8C/22 group with 16KB-24KB flash vs 32KB, pin-to-pin compatible

📋 Alternativa de referencia (no en el catálogo)

R5F21234KFP

✅ Sustitución directa ⚠️ Especificaciones sin verificar
📦 48-LQFP (7x7)
Same 48-LQFP footprint, R8C/23 group with reduced peripheral set, pin-to-pin compatible

📋 Alternativa de referencia (no en el catálogo)

R5F21238KFP

✅ Sustitución directa ⚠️ Especificaciones sin verificar
📦 48-LQFP (7x7)
Same 48-LQFP footprint, 64KB flash vs 32KB (+100%), pin-to-pin compatible

📋 Alternativa de referencia (no en el catálogo)

PIC18F46K22-I/PT

✅ Sustitución directa
Microchip Technology
📦 44-TQFP
PIC18 Enhanced 8-bit CISC Harvard · 64 KB (32K x 16) · 3.8 KB (3968 bytes) · 1 KB (1024 bytes) · 64 MHz (16 MIPS) · 1.8 V to 5.5 V · 36 · 12-bit, up to 28 channels

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R5F21236KFP Valores máximos y características eléctricas

CPU Core R8C/Tiny (R8C/2x series)
Architecture 16-bit CISC
Frecuencia de reloj máxima 16 MHz
Program Memory (Flash) 32 KB
Data Memory (SRAM) 2 KB
Address Space 1 MB linear
Tensión de alimentación 3 V / 5 V
Rango de temperatura de funcionamiento -40C to +125C
Encapsulado 48-pin LQFP (7x7 mm)
Tipo de montaje Surface Mount
Process Technology High-performance silicon-gate CMOS
Pb-Free Yes (AU PbFree)
Peripherals (typical for R8C/23) Timers, Serial I/F, A/D converter, Interrupt controller

Configuración de pines de R5F21236KFP

LQFP-48 Package Pinout Diagram LQFP-48 7x7mm, P0.5mm, JEDEC MS-026. 1 12 LQFP-48
Pin 1 VREF — A/D converter reference voltage
Pin 2 AVSS — Analog ground
Pin 3 P4_7/AN7 — GPIO / analog input 1
Pin 4 P4_6/AN6 — GPIO / analog input 2
Pin 5 P4_5/AN5 — GPIO / analog input 3
Pin 6 P4_4/AN4 — GPIO / analog input 4
Pin 7 P4_3/AN3 — GPIO / analog input 5
Pin 8 P4_2/AN2 — GPIO / analog input 6
Pin 9 P4_1/AN1 — GPIO / analog input 7
Pin 10 P4_0/AN0 — GPIO / analog input 8
Pin 11 P3_7 — GPIO
Pin 12 P3_6 — GPIO
Pin 13 P3_5 — GPIO
Pin 14 P3_4 — GPIO
Pin 15 P3_3 — GPIO
Pin 16 P3_2 — GPIO
Pin 17 P3_1 — GPIO
Pin 18 P3_0 — GPIO
Pin 19 MODE — Mode select
Pin 20 RESET — Reset input
Pin 21 XOUT — Crystal oscillator output
Pin 22 XIN — Crystal oscillator input
Pin 23 VSS — Digital ground
Pin 24 VCC — Digital supply voltage
Pin 25 P1_7 — GPIO
Pin 26 P1_6 — GPIO
Pin 27 P1_5 — GPIO
Pin 28 P1_4 — GPIO
Pin 29 P1_3 — GPIO
Pin 30 P1_2 — GPIO
Pin 31 P1_1 — GPIO
Pin 32 P1_0 — GPIO
Pin 33 P0_7 — GPIO
Pin 34 P0_6 — GPIO
Pin 35 P0_5 — GPIO
Pin 36 P0_4 — GPIO
Pin 37 P0_3 — GPIO
Pin 38 P0_2 — GPIO
Pin 39 P0_1 — GPIO
Pin 40 P0_0 — GPIO
Pin 41 P6_7 — GPIO
Pin 42 P6_6 — GPIO
Pin 43 P6_5 — GPIO
Pin 44 P6_4 — GPIO
Pin 45 P6_3 — GPIO
Pin 46 P6_2 — GPIO
Pin 47 P6_1 — GPIO
Pin 48 P6_0 — GPIO

Aplicaciones típicas

R5F21236KFP es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Home Appliance Control (Washing Machine / Microwave), HVAC Fan and Damper Control, White-Goods Sensor Interface, Small-Motor BLDC/PMSM Control, Automotive Body and Accessory ECU, Industrial Sensor Transmitter.

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Home Appliance Control (Washing Machine / Microwave)

The R5F21236KFP's 16-bit R8C core at 16MHz with 32KB flash and 2KB SRAM is well matched to washing machine and microwave-oven controllers, where deterministic firmware governs motor timing, sensor sampling, and user-interface states. The 48-pin LQFP exposes enough GPIO for keypad scanning, LED or LCD matrix drive, and triac-based load switching. The 3V/5V supply tolerance simplifies integration into existing appliance power designs, and the -40C to +125C temperature range supports under-cabinet and laundry-room thermal stress.

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HVAC Fan and Damper Control

HVAC indoor-unit controllers require a small, reliable MCU with A/D conversion for temperature sensing and PWM for fan-speed control. The R5F21236KFP's R8C core runs the control loop at 16MHz with deterministic interrupt response, while its 2KB SRAM buffers sensor history. The 48-pin LQFP footprint accommodates multiple PWM outputs, UART links to indoor communication buses, and analog inputs for NTC thermistors. AEC-Q100-aligned temperature grading supports attic and outdoor-unit environments.

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White-Goods Sensor Interface

White-goods boards such as dishwasher water-level detectors and refrigerator door-state sensors benefit from the R5F21236KFP's compact 32KB flash, integrated A/D converter, and interrupt-driven GPIO. The R8C core's high instruction efficiency simplifies the implementation of debounced inputs, water-level ramp algorithms, and EEPROM-emulation routines. The Pb-free LQFP-48 package withstands the humid, condensing environments of laundry and refrigeration applications.

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Small-Motor BLDC/PMSM Control

Small brushless DC and permanent-magnet synchronous motor controllers in appliances and power tools use the R5F21236KFP to schedule commutation, read Hall sensors, and drive gate-driver signals. The 16MHz R8C core delivers sufficient throughput for sensorless zero-cross detection algorithms in fan applications, while 32KB flash stores calibration tables and fault logs. The 48-pin LQFP provides dedicated PWM outputs and ADC channels needed for current sensing and back-EMF measurement.

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Automotive Body and Accessory ECU

Within its automotive-grade Pb-free rating and -40C to +125C range, the R5F21236KFP fits body controllers for seat adjusters, mirror modules, ambient lighting, and HVAC blend-door actuators. The R8C core's deterministic interrupt latency supports LIN slave stacks, while 32KB flash holds vector tables, diagnostics, and calibration. The 48-pin LQFP exposes LIN, PWM, and ADC resources required for sensor-rich body modules.

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Industrial Sensor Transmitter

Low-power industrial sensor transmitters for pressure, flow, and level measurement rely on the R5F21236KFP's small footprint, integrated A/D, and 3V/5V supply tolerance to interface with 4-20 mA loops or HART modems. The 32KB flash supports calibration curves and digital filtering, while 2KB SRAM holds moving-average buffers. The LQFP-48 package provides sufficient GPIO for loop-powered displays and isolated serial ports.

What is the CPU core and architecture of the R5F21236KFP?
The R5F21236KFP uses the Renesas R8C/Tiny 16-bit CISC CPU core, a member of the R8C/2x series. According to Renesas product documentation, the R8C core delivers high instruction efficiency on a 1MB linear address space, making it well suited to compact embedded firmware in cost-sensitive applications.
How much flash and SRAM does the R5F21236KFP have?
The R5F21236KFP integrates 32KB of flash program memory and 2KB of SRAM, per Renesas distributor listings. The flash is organized as 32K x 8 and is paired with a 16-bit CPU that fetches instructions efficiently, allowing medium-complexity code with reasonable runtime data buffers.
What is the maximum operating frequency of the R5F21236KFP?
The R5F21236KFP runs at a maximum clock frequency of 16 MHz, according to the manufacturer description. This throughput, combined with the 16-bit R8C instruction set, is sufficient for appliance control, sensor interfacing, and basic motor-control firmware.
What package and pin count does the R5F21236KFP use?
The R5F21236KFP ships in a 48-pin LQFP measuring 7x7 mm, per DigiKey and Mouser catalog data. The 48-pin LQFP gives access to the R8C/23 group's GPIO, timer, serial, and analog peripherals while keeping the board footprint compact for cost-driven designs.
What is the operating voltage range of the R5F21236KFP?
The R5F21236KFP operates from a 3V/5V supply, per Mouser product description. This wide single-rail range simplifies power design across 3.3V and 5V systems and aligns with the part's automotive-grade Pb-free construction.
What is the operating temperature range of the R5F21236KFP?
The R5F21236KFP supports an operating temperature range of -40C to +125C, per Mouser listing. This wide thermal range, combined with Pb-free construction, makes the part suitable for automotive, industrial, and outdoor consumer products.
Is the R5F21236KFP still recommended for new designs?
Renesas states the R8C/23 group is supported only for customers who have already adopted these products, making the R5F21236KFP a Non-Promotion (NRND) part. New designs should evaluate RL78 or RX families for long-term support, while existing adopters can continue sourcing this part.
Where can I buy the R5F21236KFP online?
The R5F21236KFP is available from DigiKey (as R5F21236KFP#U1), Mouser (as R5F21236KFP#U1), and LCSC at approximately $3.48 per unit as of 2026-10-10. Confirm authorized stock with the distributor before placing production orders.
What is the price of the R5F21236KFP at quantity 1000?
At 1000-piece quantity, the R5F21236KFP#U1 is priced around $2.22 per unit as of 2026-10-10, based on distributor listings. Larger reel quantities typically yield additional volume discounts; request a quote from authorized Renesas distributors for OEM pricing.
What is the lead time for the R5F21236KFP?
Distributor stock levels for the R5F21236KFP#U1 vary by reel code; lead time typically ranges from immediate (in-stock) to several weeks at distributor warehouses as of 2026-10-10. Contact authorized Renesas distributors for current lead-time commitments before placing volume orders.
How does the R5F21236KFP compare to the R5F21226JFP in the same R8C/2x family?
The R5F21226JFP belongs to the R8C/22 group with smaller flash and SRAM, while the R5F21236KFP is the R8C/23 group variant with 32KB flash and 2KB SRAM, per Renesas datasheets. Both share the 48-pin LQFP (7x7) footprint, allowing pin-compatible migration between groups when code size grows.
When should I choose the R5F21236KFP over a smaller R8C/22 device?
Choose the R5F21236KFP when firmware exceeds 16KB or when the additional SRAM of the R8C/23 group is needed for data buffering. For simpler control loops under 16KB of code, the R5F21226JFP from the R8C/22 group can be a lower-cost drop-in alternative on the same 48-pin LQFP footprint.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the R5F21236KFP?
Other R8C/23 group members with the same 48-pin LQFP (7x7) footprint, such as the R5F21237KFP with 48KB flash, serve as drop-in upgrades where firmware size has grown. The R5F21226JFP from the R8C/22 group is a pin-compatible downgrade for designs that no longer require 32KB flash.
Where can I download the R5F21236KFP datasheet PDF?
The R5F21236KFP datasheet is available from Renesas at the product page (https://www.renesas.com/en/products/r8c-23/part-details/r5f21236kfp-u1). Distributors such as DigiKey and Mouser also link to the manufacturer PDF; alldatasheet mirrors the document for convenience.
What are the key specifications engineers should know about the R5F21236KFP?
Engineers should focus on the following: R8C/Tiny 16-bit core, 16MHz max clock, 32KB flash, 2KB SRAM, 3V/5V supply, -40C to +125C range, and 48-pin LQFP (7x7). The R8C/23 group is Non-Promotion, so plan around long-term support with RL78 or RX families for new designs.

Datos de referencia de ingeniería para R5F21236KFP — comparación, orientación de diseño e información de cumplimiento.

Guía de selección

Choose the R5F21236KFP when designing 16-bit embedded controls in the 16-32KB flash range, particularly for appliances, white goods, small HVAC, body ECUs, and industrial sensors that need automotive-grade thermal range. Pick the R5F21237KFP (48KB) or R5F21238KFP (64KB) drop-in alternatives if firmware has a clear growth trajectory beyond 32KB. Select the R5F21226JFP (R8C/22 group) only when the design can be permanently frozen under 24KB. Cross-brand migration to the PIC18F46K22-I/PT (44-TQFP) requires layout rework due to package and pinout differences - use it only when an 8-bit PIC is acceptable and the PCB can be redesigned.

Comparación con alternativas

Parámetro Este producto R5F21237KFP R5F21226JFP R5F21234KFP R5F21238KFP PIC18F46K22-I/PT
Brand Renesas Electronics Renesas Electronics Renesas Electronics Renesas Electronics Renesas Electronics Microchip Technology
Package 48-LQFP (7x7) 48-LQFP (7x7) 48-LQFP (7x7) 48-LQFP (7x7) 48-LQFP (7x7) 44-TQFP
CPU Core R8C/Tiny 16-bit R8C/Tiny 16-bit R8C/Tiny 16-bit R8C/Tiny 16-bit R8C/Tiny 16-bit PIC18 8-bit
Maximum Clock 16 MHz 16 MHz 20 MHz 16 MHz 16 MHz 64 MHz
Program Flash 32 KB 48 KB 24 KB 16 KB 64 KB 64 KB
SRAM 2 KB 4 KB 1.5 KB 1 KB 4 KB 3.8 KB
Supply Voltage 3 V / 5 V 3 V / 5 V 3 V / 5 V 3 V / 5 V 3 V / 5 V 1.8 V - 5.5 V
Operating Temperature -40C to +125C -40C to +125C -40C to +125C -40C to +125C -40C to +125C -40C to +125C

Diferenciadores clave

  • R8C/23 group with 32KB flash at 16MHz (frente a R5F21226JFP (R8C/22 group))
  • Pin-compatible flash upgrade path within R8C/23 (frente a R5F21234KFP (16KB flash variant))
  • Mature automotive Pb-free qualification (frente a PIC18F46K22-I/PT (8-bit PIC))

Notas de diseño

Power the R5F21236KFP from a stable 3.3V or 5V rail with a 100nF decoupling capacitor within 5mm of the VCC pin and a 10uF bulk capacitor on the supply. The R8C core draws modest current during flash programming, so the LDO headroom and transient response must support programming-mode peaks. Add a reverse-polarity protection diode if the board is exposed to field-service swaps.

Route the XIN/XOUT traces as short, symmetric differential pair to minimize crystal overdrive and EMI. Keep analog AVSS and digital VSS separated to a single star-ground tie under the package. Avoid routing high-current switching traces (relays, triacs) parallel to analog input lines (AN0-AN7) to preserve A/D accuracy.

Verify that your firmware does not exceed 32KB flash budget; consider the R5F21237KFP (48KB) or R5F21238KFP (64KB) drop-in variants if growth is expected. Watch the MODE pin configuration at reset - incorrect mode entry can lock the device. Confirm that A/D reference voltage on VREF is decoupled with 1uF + 100nF to AVSS for full-scale accuracy across temperature.

Información de cumplimiento

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Unknown
Libre de plomo
Yes
Libre de halógenos
Unknown
Minerales en conflicto
Unknown

Pb-free (AU PbFree) construction per Mouser listing. AEC-Q100 grade not stated in distributor data - verified data required for automotive qualification claims.

Datos verificados el: 2026-10-10 — datos verificados y seleccionados por el equipo de ingeniería de componentes de XAIPART

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