{"product_id":"sparkfun-thing-plus-ra6m5","title":"SparkFun Thing Plus - RA6M5","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt'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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe familiar Feather footprint and \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=qwiic+cable\u0026amp;narrow_by=\u0026amp;sort_by=relevency\u0026amp;page=1\"\u003eQwiic connector\u003c\/a\u003e make 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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sandisk-microsd-card-class-10-a1\"\u003emicroSD card\u003c\/a\u003e slot, you'll also have ample space for your code and data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.sparkfun.com\/SparkFun_Thing_Plus_RA6M5\/introduction\/\"\u003eGet Started with the Sparkfun RA6M5 Thing Plus Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A9NTdowiY_o?si=ObFgTGl-pGZWUwZ2\u0026amp;start=36\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenesas RA6M5\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21 Multifunctional GPIO Pins:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to six 12-bit ADC channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to two 12-bit DAC outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to two UARTs ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn available SPI Bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn available I\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003eC Bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenesas DA14531MOD\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth® Low Energy (LE) Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lpccs-docs.renesas.com\/UM-140-DA145x-CodeLess\/index.html\"\u003eCodeLess™ AT command Datapump\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThing Plus (or Feather) Form-Factor:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 2.9\" x 0.9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour Mounting Holes:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-40 screw compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28 PTH Pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C Connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-pin JST Connector for a LiPo Battery\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e(not included)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-pin JST Qwiic Connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiPo Charger:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC73831 Single-Cell LiPo Charger\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge rate: 213mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMAX17048 Single-Cell LiPo Fuel Gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLEDs:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ccode\u003ePWR\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Red 3.3V power indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ccode\u003eCHG\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Yellow battery charging indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ccode\u003eSTAT\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Blue status LED 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href=\"https:\/\/www.renesas.com\/us\/en\/products\/microcontrollers-microprocessors\/ra-cortex-m-mcus\/ra6m5-200mhz-arm-cortex-m33-trustzone-highest-integration-ethernet-and-can-fd\"\u003eRA6M5 Product Page\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.renesas.com\/us\/en\/products\/microcontrollers-microprocessors\/ra-cortex-m-mcus\/ra6m5-200mhz-arm-cortex-m33-trustzone-highest-integration-ethernet-and-can-fd#documents\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.renesas.com\/us\/en\/document\/dst\/ra6m5-group-datasheet?r=1493931\"\u003eRA6M5 Group Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.renesas.com\/us\/en\/document\/man\/ra6m5-group-users-manual-hardware?r=1493931\"\u003eRA6M5 Group User Manual: Hardware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.renesas.com\/us\/en\/products\/microcontrollers-microprocessors\/ra-cortex-m-mcus\/ra6m5-200mhz-arm-cortex-m33-trustzone-highest-integration-ethernet-and-can-fd?doc_secondary=visible#design_development\"\u003eSoftware and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.renesas.com\/us\/en\/products\/wireless-connectivity\/bluetooth-low-energy\/da14531mod-smartbond-tiny-bluetooth-low-energy-module\"\u003eDA14531MOD Product Page\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.renesas.com\/us\/en\/products\/wireless-connectivity\/bluetooth-low-energy\/da14531mod-smartbond-tiny-bluetooth-low-energy-module#documents\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.renesas.com\/us\/en\/document\/dst\/da14531-module-datasheet\"\u003eDA14531MOD 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