Arduino UNO R4 Minima ABX00080

|  ARDUINO UNO R4 MINIMA  |+-----------------------------+------------------------------------+| Core MCU  | Renesas RA4M1 (ARM Cortex-M4)  ||  | 48 MHz clock speed  ||-----------------------------+------------------------------------+| Memory  | 256 KB Flash, 32 KB SRAM, 8 KB EEPROM ||-----------------------------+------------------------------------+| Operating Voltage  | 5 V logic (classic UNO level)  ||-----------------------------+--------------+| Input Power  | 624 V (VIN) / USB-C @ 5 V  ||-----------------------------+------------------------------------+| Digital I/O Pins  | 14 (6 with PWM)  ||-----------------------------+------------------------------------+| Analog Inputs  | 6 ADC (up to 14-bit)  ||-----------------------------+------------------------------------+| PWM Outputs  | 6 PWM capable pins  ||-----------------------------+------------------------------------+| DAC  | 1 12-bit   &nbspsp;  ||-----------------------------+------------------------------------+| Serial Interfaces  | UART, SPI, I2C, CAN (external)  ||-----------------------------+------------------------------------+| Extra On-Board Features | RTC Real-Time Clock  ||  | HID Keyboard/Mouse simulation  ||  | Op Amp & Capacitive Touch support   |+p Far more processing power and performance than traditional 8-bit boards. More Memory: Significant increase in flash and RAM for larger code and data-heavy applications. Enhanced Peripherals: Includes analog outputs (DAC), real-time clock (RTC), HID support functions not found on classic Uno. Expanded Power Range: Accepts higher VIN voltage (up to ~24 V), making it easier to power from a variety of sources. Modern I/O Standards: Still works with UART, I2C, and SPI, plus CAN bus support (with an external transceiver), useful for industrial networks.

Technical Highlights Explained

CPU & Performance

• Renesas RA4M1 (Cortex-M4): 32-bit microcontroller at 48 MHz faster and more capable than 8-bit AVRand processing makes it suitable for sensor fusion, real-time control, advanced algorithms, and complex applications.

Power & Compatibility

• 5 V operating logic matches classic Arduino shields and modules.

• VIN 624 V input expands power options for robotics, automation, or battery systems.

• USB-C connector simplifies programming, power, and HID interaction.

I/O & Built-In Peripherals

14 digital pins (6 can act as PWM outputs) control LEDs, relays, servos, etc. 6 analog inputs with high-resolution conversion for precise sensor readings. 12-bit DAC directly generate analog voltages for audio or control signals. RTC (Real-Time Clock) keep/strong> emulate keyboard/mouse when connected to a computer. Communication: Standard hardware interfaces including UART, I2C, SPI and support for CAN (with external transceiver) for automotive/industrial use.

Why It Matters

The UNO R4 Minima is a significant evolution of the classic Arduino platform providing more performance, memory, and modern features while still maintaining the beloved UNO form factor and shield compatibility. This makes it ideal for:

Advanced robotics & automation IoT edge controllers Real-time data processing applications Signal processing & control algorithms STEM education with modern computing needs

All this while preserving fa> Software & Development

• Fully supported by the Arduino IDE and Arduino Cloud programs can be written in Arduino C/C++ with thousands of libraries.

• USB-C offers HID capabilities to integrate PC input/output directly from sketches.

• Existing Uno examples and many shields will still work due to UNO-standard I/O layou