DE72115B160FPV - 32-bit SH-2A MCU 160MHz 512KB Flash | Renesas
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DE72115B160FPV Overview
A microcontroller (MCU) is a single integrated circuit that combines a processor core, program memory, data memory, and peripherals such as timers, communication interfaces, and analog blocks. Within the system hierarchy, this device is a 32-bit embedded MCU -> microcontroller -> semiconductor, belonging to the SuperH RISC engine family that Renesas (formerly Hitachi/Renesas Technology) has shipped into automotive and industrial platforms for decades.
Key features include the SH-2A CPU core with a 5-stage pipeline and hardware FPU support in the SH7211 group, a 160 MHz maximum operating frequency, 512 KB (512K x 8) of embedded flash for code storage, and a rich peripheral set typical of automotive-grade Renesas MCUs: multi-function timer pulse units (MTU/TMR), CAN and serial communication interfaces, 12-bit A/D converter, and clock generation circuits. The 144-LQFP (20x20) package supports surface-mount assembly on standard land patterns.
Technically, the SH-2A core executes one instruction per cycle for many operations and includes a hardware loop buffer that accelerates tightly-coupled control loops, which is why SuperH parts remain common in motor control and engine-management code bases. The separate flash and RAM blocks permit concurrent code execution from flash while the core processes data in SRAM, and the operating frequency of 160 MHz allows deterministic real-time response.
Typical applications include automotive body and powertrain control units, industrial motor drives and inverters, and factory automation controllers where a 32-bit MCU with CAN connectivity and high timer count is required. The large flash array accommodates complex control firmware with diagnostics.
A key design consideration is supply-voltage and decoupling discipline: the 144-LQFP requires a solid VDD/VSS pin pair pattern and stable 3.3 V core/IO supply per the manufacturer datasheet, and mode pins must be strapped correctly for single-chip boot operation.
This page synthesizes verified distributor data, drop-in same-family alternatives, pricing context, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet, as of 2026-09-13.
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DE72115B160FPV Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Processor | SH-2A SuperH (SH7200 family) |
| Core Size | 32-Bit |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | 160 MHz |
| Flash Memory Size | 512 KB (512K x 8) |
| RAM Size | 32 KB |
| Package | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Series | SH7211 (R5F72115 group) |
| Base Product Number | DF72115 |
DE72115B160FPV 144-lqfp (20x20 mm) Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DE72115B160FPV (144-lqfp (20x20 mm) package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for DE72115B160FPV.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DE72115B160FPV is suitable for 6 applications: Automotive Body Control Modules, Industrial Motor Drives and Inverters, Powertrain and Engine Management, Factory Automation Controllers, Embedded Networking Gateways, Test and Measurement Instrumentation.
Automotive Body Control Modules
The DE72115B160FPV fits automotive body control units because its 160 MHz SH-2A core with hardware loop buffer executes deterministic real-time control for lamps, wipers, door modules, and CAN network management, while 512 KB of flash holds diagnostics and calibration data. In a typical architecture the MCU drives relay and LED loads through low-side drivers, communicates over a 500 kbps CAN bus, and samples switch inputs through its A/D converter. The 32 KB RAM supports concurrent communication stacks and control states, and the 144-LQFP (20x20) package suits high-volume automated assembly on standard automotive PCB land patterns.
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Industrial Motor Drives and Inverters
Industrial inverter and servo drive controllers benefit from the DE72115B160FPV because the multi-function timer pulse unit of the SH7211 group generates complementary PWM outputs with dead-time, and the 160 MHz SH-2A core closes current loops deterministically, which is critical for field-oriented control of PMSM and induction motors. The 512 KB flash accommodates FOC algorithms, communication stacks (CAN/RS-485 class interfaces), and fault diagnostics. With 32 KB of RAM the control loop and parameter tables coexist without external memory. The 144-pin LQFP provides enough I/O to gate drivers, encoders, and protection comparators on a single controller board.
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Powertrain and Engine Management
Engine management ECUs historically built on the SuperH family can use the DE72115B160FPV as a 160 MHz SH-2A controller: the hardware loop buffer accelerates the per-crank-angle loops that compute injection and ignition timing, while the 512 KB flash stores 3D maps and adaptive correction tables. CAN interfaces integrate the ECU into the vehicle network, and the A/D converter samples MAP, TPS, and temperature sensors. The 32 KB RAM holds live state across cylinders, and the automotive-grade qualification lineage of the R5F72115 group supports the harsh under-hood environment within the grade-specific temperature range stated in the Renesas datasheet.
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Factory Automation Controllers
The DE72115B160FPV serves as the main controller in PLC-adjacent and motion-control cards where multiple timer channels, fast interrupt response, and serial communication are required. Running at 160 MHz, the SH-2A core services I/O scanning, protocol handling, and positioning calculations within fixed cycle times, and the 512 KB flash retains the ladder/program store across power cycles. The 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) surface-mount package supports the two- and four-layer PCBs typical of industrial control boards, and its peripheral multiplexing lets one chip combine UART, timer, and analog channels, reducing BOM count versus discrete logic alternatives.
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Embedded Networking Gateways
Protocol gateways between CAN-based subsystems and serial fieldbuses match the DE72115B160FPV peripheral profile: the SH7211 group provides multiple serial communication interfaces plus CAN, and the 160 MHz core has headroom for concurrent protocol translation, buffering, and CRC checking. The 32 KB RAM implements message FIFOs, while 512 KB flash stores firmware plus device configuration. Because the device is a single-chip solution in 144-LQFP (20x20 mm), a gateway node can be built on a compact PCB without external memory or bus bridges, shortening qualification cycles for retrofit and legacy-extension projects built on SuperH code bases.
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Test and Measurement Instrumentation
Bench and industrial test instruments use the DE72115B160FPV as a deterministic control MCU: its 160 MHz SH-2A core sequences acquisitions, manages front-panel and communication interfaces, and timestamps events with timer capture channels, while the 12-bit-class A/D converter of the SH7211 group handles auxiliary measurement channels. The 512 KB flash supports instrument firmware with calibration tables, and 32 KB of RAM buffers measurement states. Because existing SuperH code bases and toolchains (Renesas compiler and E1-class emulation) continue to support the SH7211 group, teams maintaining instrument firmware can reuse verified control code without migration risk.
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Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DF72115B160FPV | DF72115D160FPV | DF72115Y160FPV | R5F72115D160FPV | R5F72115B160FPV |
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| Package | 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) | 144-LQFP (20x20) - same | 144-LQFP (20x20) - same | 144-LQFP (20x20) - same | 144-LQFP (20x20) - same | 144-LQFP (20x20) - same |
| Brand | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics | Renesas Electronics (Renesas Technology numbering) | Renesas Electronics (Renesas Technology numbering) |
| Core | SH-2A SuperH (SH7200) | SH-2A SuperH | SH-2A SuperH | SH-2A SuperH | SH-2A SuperH | SH-2A SuperH |
| Max Clock Frequency | 160 MHz | 160 MHz | 160 MHz | 160 MHz | 160 MHz | 160 MHz |
| Flash / ROM | 512 KB | 512 KB (B grade) | 512 KB (512K x 8) - D grade | ROM 512K - Y grade | 512 KB - D grade | 512 KB - B grade |
| RAM | 32 KB | 32 KB | 32 KB | RAM 32K | 32 KB | 32 KB |
| Memory Grade Code | B | B | D | Y | D | B |
Key Differentiators
- B memory grade with 512 KB flash (vs DF72115D160FPV)
- Shipping-version code availability (vs R5F72115B160FPV)
- Hardware loop buffer at 160 MHz (vs Non-SuperH 32-bit MCUs of similar class)
Design Notes
Estimated: plan the power tree around the single 3.3 V supply typical of SH7211-group LQFP devices. Decouple every VDD/VSS pin pair of the 144-LQFP with 0.1 uF ceramic capacitors placed within 2 mm of the pins, and add bulk 10 uF capacitance near the corner supplies. The exact supply range and per-rail current must be confirmed from the R5F72115 datasheet, since the DE shipping code was not covered by an individual datasheet in the verified data.
The 144-LQFP (20x20 mm) land pattern follows the standard 0.5 mm-pitch QFP footprint; keep trace lengths on the crystal and mode-strap pins short and guard them from switching nets. Route the CAN and timer PWM outputs away from the analog A/D inputs to protect converter accuracy. Use solid ground pour under the package and stitch it to the ground plane with multiple vias to reduce ground bounce during simultaneous pin switching at 160 MHz operation.
The most common substitution error is confusing the memory grade letters within the DF72115/R5F72115 family: B, D, and Y codes denote different ROM/flash classes even though the package and pinout are identical. Verify the grade code on the device marking and against the firmware memory map before placing production orders. Also confirm the DE prefix ordering convention with Renesas or your distributor, since shipping-version codes may map to specific package/marking variants.
Compliance Information
Compliance data for the DE72115B160FPV shipping code was not present in the verified web data. Obtain RoHS/REACH certificates from Renesas or the distributor at order time.
