Arduino® UNO R4

WiFi
Product Reference Manual
SKU: ABX00087

Description
The Arduino® UNO R4 WiFi is the first UNO board to feature a 32-bit microcontroller and an ESP32-S3
Wi-Fi® module (ESP32-S3-MINI-1-N8). It features a RA4M1 series microcontroller from Renesas
(R7FA4M1AB3CFM#AA0), based on a 48 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M4 microprocessor. The UNO R4 WiFi's
memory is larger than its predecessors, with 256 kB flash, 32 kB SRAM and 8 kB of EEPROM.

The RA4M1's operating voltage is fixed at 5 V, whereas the ESP32-S3 module is 3.3 V. Communication
between these two MCUs is performed via a logic-level translator (TXB0108DQSR).

Target areas:
Maker, beginner, education

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Features
The R7FA4M1AB3CFM#AA0, often referred to as RA4M1 in this datasheet, is the main MCU on the UNO R4
WiFi, connected to all pin headers on the board as well as all communication buses.

Overview

48 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M4 microprocessor with a floating point

unit (FPU) 5 V operating voltage
Real-time Clock (RTC)
Memory Protection Unit
(MPU) Digital-to-analog
Converter (DAC)

Memory

256 kB Flash
Memory 32 kB SRAM
8 kB Data Memory (EEPROM)

Peripherals

Capacitive Touch Sensing Unit

(CTSU) USB 2.0 Full-Speed
Module (USBFS) 14-bit ADC
Up to 12-bit DAC
Operational Amplifier (OPAMP)

Power

Operating voltage for RA4M1 is 5 V

Recommended input voltage (VIN) is 6-24
V Barrel jack connected to VIN pin (6-24
V) Power via USB-C® at 5 V

Communication

1x UART (pin D0, D1)

1x SPI (pin D10-D13, ICSP
header) 1x I2C (pin A4, A5,
SDA, SCL)
1x CAN (pin D4, D5, external transceiver is required)

See the full datasheet for the R7FA4M1AB3CFM#AA0 in the

link below: R7FA4M1AB3CFM#AA0 datasheet

The ESP32-S3-MINI-1-N8 is the secondary MCU with a built-in antenna for Wi-Fi® & Bluetooth®
connectivity. This module operates on 3.3 V and communicates with the RA4M1 using a logic-level
translator (TXB0108DQSR).

Overview

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Xtensa® dual-core 32-bit LX7 microprocessor
3.3 V operating
voltage 40 MHz
crystal oscillator

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Wi-Fi®

Wi-Fi® support with 802.11 b/g/n standard

(Wi-Fi® 4) Bit rate at up to 150 Mbps
2.4 GHz band

Bluetooth®

Bluetooth® 5

See the full datasheet for the ESP32-S3-MINI-1-N8 in the

link below: ESP32-S3-MINI-1-N8 datasheet

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CONTENTS
1 The Board 6

1.1Application Examples 6

1.2Related Products 6

2 Recommended Operating Conditions 7

3 Block Diagram 7

4 Board Topology 8

4.1Front View 8

5 Microcontroller (R7FA4M1AB3CFM#AA0) 9

6 Wi-Fi® / Bluetooth® Module (ESP32-S3-MINI-1-N8) 9

6.1ESP Header 10

6.2USB Bridge 11

7 USB Connector 12

8 LED Matrix 12

9 Digital Analog Converter (DAC) 13

10 I2C Connector 14

11 Power Options 15

11.1Power Tree 15

11.2Pin Voltage 16

11.3Pin Current 16

12 Pinout 17

12.1Analog 18

12.2Digital 18

12.3OFF 19

12.4ICSP 19

13 Mounting Holes And Board Outline 19

14 Board Operation 20

14.1Getting Started - IDE 20

14.2Getting Started - Arduino Web Editor 20

14.3Getting Started - Arduino IoT Cloud 20

14.4Online Resources 20

14.5Board Recovery 20

15 Declaration of Conformity CE DoC (EU) 21

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16 Declaration of Conformity to EU RoHS & REACH 211 01/19/2021

17 Conflict Minerals Declaration 22

18 FCC Caution 22

19 Company Information 23

20 Reference Documentation 23

21 Change Log 24

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1 The Board

1.1 Application Examples

The UNO R4 WiFi is part of the first UNO series of 32-bit development boards, being previously based
on 8-bit AVR microcontrollers. There are thousands of guides, tutorials and books written about the
UNO board, where the UNO R4 WiFi continues its legacy.

The board features 14 digital I/O ports, 6 analog channels, dedicated pins for I2C, SPI and UART
connections. It has a significantly larger memory: 8 times more flash memory (256 kB) and 16 times
more SRAM (32 kB). With a 48 MHz clock speed, it is also 3x faster than its predecessors.

In addition, it features an ESP32-S3 module for Wi-Fi® & Bluetooth® connectivity, as well as a
built-in 12x8 LED matrix, making it one of the most visually unique Arduino boards to date. The
LED matrix is fully programmable, where you can load anything from still frames to custom
animations.

Entry-level projects: If this is your first project within coding and electronics, the UNO R4 WiFi is a
good fit. It is easy to get started with, and it has a lot of online documentation.

Easy IoT applications: build projects without writing any networking code in the Arduino IoT Cloud.
Monitor your board, connect it with other boards and services, and develop cool IoT projects.

LED Matrix: the 12x8 LED matrix on the board can be used for showing animations, text scrolling,
create mini- games and much more, being the perfect feature to give your project more
personality.

1.2 Related Products

UNO R3
UNO R3
SMD
UNO R4 Minima

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Rating

2 Recommended Operating Conditions

Symbol Description Min Typ Max Unit
VIN Input voltage from VIN pad / DC Jack 6 7.0 24 V
VUSB Input voltage from USB connector 4.8 5.0 5.5 V
TOP Operating Temperature -40 25 85 °C

Note: VDD controls the logic level and is connected to the 5V power rail. VAREF is for the analog logic.

Functional Overview

3 Block Diagram

Arduino R4 WiFi Block Diagram

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4 Board Topology

4.1 Front View

Top View of Arduino UNO R4 WiFi

Ref. Description
U1 R7FA4M1AB3CFM#AA0 Microcontroller IC
U2 NLASB3157DFT2G Multiplexer
U3 ISL854102FRZ-T Buck Converter
U4 TXB0108DQSR logic level translator (5 V - 3.3 V)
U5 SGM2205-3.3XKC3G/TR 3.3 V linear regulator
U6 NLASB3157DFT2G Multiplexer
U_LEDMATRIX 12x8 LED Red Matrix
M1 ESP32-S3-MINI-1-N8
PB1 RESET Button
JANALOG Analog input/output headers
JDIGITAL Digital input/output headers
JOFF OFF, VRTC header
J1 CX90B-16P USB-C® connector
J2 SM04B-SRSS-TB(LF)(SN) I2C connector
J3 ICSP header (SPI)
J5 DC Jack
J6 ESP header
DL1 LED TX (serial transmit)

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Ref. Description
DL2 LED RX (serial receive)
DL3 LED Power (green)
DL4 LED SCK (serial clock)
D1 PMEG6020AELRX Schottky Diode
D2 PMEG6020AELRX Schottky Diode
D3 PRTR5V0U2X,215 ESD Protection

5 Microcontroller (R7FA4M1AB3CFM#AA0)
The UNO R4 WiFi is based on the 32-bit RA4M1 series microcontroller, R7FA4M1AB3CFM#AA0, from
Renesas, which uses a 48 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M4 microprocessor with a floating point unit (FPU).

The operating voltage for the RA4M1 is fixed at 5 V as to be hardware compatible with shields,
accessories & circuits based on previous Arduino UNO boards.

The R7FA4M1AB3CFM#AA0 features:

256 kB flash / 32 kB SRAM / 8 kB data flash

(EEPROM) Real-time Clock (RTC)
4x Direct Memory Access Controller
(DMAC) 14-bit ADC
Up to 12-bit
DAC OPAMP
CAN bus

For more technical details on this microcontroller, visit the Renesas - RA4M1 series official
documentation.

6 Wi-Fi® / Bluetooth® Module (ESP32-S3-MINI-1-N8)

The Wi-Fi® / Bluetooth® LE module on the UNO R4 WiFi is from the ESP32-S3 SoCs. It features the
Xtensa® dual- core 32-bit LX7 MCU, a built-in antenna and support for 2.4 GHz bands.

The ESP32-S3-MINI-1-N8 features:

Wi-Fi® 4 - 2.4 GHz band

Bluetooth® 5 LE
support
3.3 V operating
voltage 384 kB ROM
512 kB SRAM
Up to 150 Mbps bit rate

This module acts as a secondary MCU on the UNO R4 WiFi, and communicates with the RA4M1 MCU
using a logic- level translator. Note that this module operates on 3.3 V as opposed to the RA4M1's 5 V
operating voltage.

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6.1 ESP Header

ESP header.

The header located close to the RESET button can be used to access the ESP32-S3 module directly. The
pins accessible are:

ESP_IO42 - MTMS debugging (Pin 1)

ESP_IO41 - MTDI debugging (Pin 2)
ESP_TXD0 - Serial Transmit (UART)
(Pin 3) ESP_DOWNLOAD - boot (Pin 4)
ESP_RXD0 - Serial Receive (UART) (Pin 5)
GND - ground (Pin 6)

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ESP header (schematic)

6.2 USB Bridge

When programming the UNO R4 WiFi, the RA4M1 MCU is programmed via the ESP32-S3 module by
default. The U2 and U6 switches can switch the USB communication to go directly to the RA4M1 MCU,
by writing a high state to the P408 pin (D40).

Soldering together the SJ1 pads permanently sets the USB communication directly to the RA4M1,
bypassing the ESP32-S3.

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7 USB Connector
The UNO R4 WiFi has one USB-C® port, used to power and program your board as well as sending
& receiving serial communication.

Note: The board should not be powered with more than 5 V via the USB-C® port.

8 LED Matrix
The UNO R4 WiFi features a 12x8 matrix of red LEDs (U_LEDMATRIX), connected using the technique
known as charlieplexing.

The following pins on the RA4M1 MCU are used for the matrix:

P00
3
P00
4
P01
1
P01
2
P01
3
P01
5
P20
4
P20
5
P20
6
P21
2
P21
3

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LED matrix schematics.

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These LEDs can be accessed as an array, using a specific library. See the mapping below:

LED matrix number mapping.

This matrix can be used for a number of projects and prototyping purposes, and supports animation,
simple game designs and scrolling text among other things.

9 Digital Analog Converter (DAC)

The UNO R4 WiFi has a DAC with up to 12-bit resolution attached to the A0 analog pin. A DAC is used
to convert a digital signal to an analog signal.

The DAC can be used for signal generation for e.g. audio applications, like generating and altering
sawtooth waves.

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10 I2C Connector
The I2C connector SM04B-SRSS-TB(LF)(SN) is connected to a secondary I2C bus on the board. Note
that this connector is powered via 3.3 V.

I2C connector.

This connector also shares the following pin connections:

JANALOG header

A4
A5

JDIGITAL header

SDA
SCL

Note: as A4/A5 is connected to the main I2C bus, these should not be used as ADC inputs whenever
the bus is in use. You can however connect I2C devices to each of these pins and connectors
simultaneously.

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11 Power Options
Power can either be supplied via the VIN pin, or via USB-C® connector. If power is supplied via VIN,
the ISL854102FRZ buck converter steps the voltage down to 5 V.

Both VUSB and VIN pins are connected to the ISL854102FRZ buck converter, with Schottky
diodes in place for reverse polarity & overvoltage protection respectively.

Power via USB supplies about ~4.7 V (due to Schottky drop) to the RA4M1 MCU.

The linear regulator (SGM2205-3.3XKC3G/TR) converts 5 V from either the buck converter or USB,
and provides 3.3 V to a number of components, including the ESP32-S3 module.

11.1 Power Tree

Arduino UNO R4 WiFi power tree.

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11.2 Pin Voltage

The general operating voltage for UNO R4 WiFi is 5 V, however the ESP32-S3 module's operating voltage
is 3.3 V.

Note: It is very important that ESP32-S3's pins (3.3 V) do not come in contact with any of the RA4M1's
pins (5 V), as this may damage the circuits.

11.3 Pin Current

The GPIOs on the R7FA4M1AB3CFM#AA0 microcontroller can safely handle up to 8 mA of current.

Never connect devices that draw higher current directly to a GPIO as this may damage the circuit.

For powering e.g. servo motors, always use an external power supply.

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Mechanical Information

12 Pinout

Pinout for UNO R4 WiFi.

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12.1 Analog

Pin Function Type Description

1 BOOT NC Not Connected
2 IOREF IOREF Reference for digital logic V - connected to 5 V
3 Reset Reset Reset
4 +3V3 Power +3V3 Power Rail
5 +5V Power +5V Power Rail
6 GND Power Ground
7 GND Power Ground
8 VIN Power Voltage Input
9 A0 Analog Analog input 0 / DAC
10 A1 Analog Analog input 1 / OPAMP+
11 A2 Analog Analog input 2 / OPAMP-
12 A3 Analog Analog input 3 / OPAMPOut
13 A4 Analog Analog input 4 / I2C Serial Datal (SDA)
14 A5 Analog Analog input 5 / I2C Serial Clock (SCL)

12.2 Digital

Pin Function Type Description

1 SCL Digital I2C Serial Clock (SCL)
2 SDA Digital I2C Serial Datal (SDA)
3 AREF Digital Analog Reference Voltage
4 GND Power Ground
5 D13/SCK/CANRX0 Digital GPIO 13 / SPI Clock / CAN Receiver (RX)
6 D12/CIPO Digital GPIO 12 / SPI Controller In Peripheral Out
7 D11/COPI Digital GPIO 11 (PWM) / SPI Controller Out Peripheral In
8 D10/CS/CANTX0 Digital GPIO 10 (PWM) / SPI Chip Select / CAN Transmitter (TX)
9 D9 Digital GPIO 9 (PWM~)
10 D8 Digital GPIO 8
11 D7 Digital GPIO 7
12 D6 Digital GPIO 6 (PWM~)
13 D5 Digital GPIO 5 (PWM~)
14 D4 Digital GPIO 4
15 D3 Digital GPIO 3 (PWM~) / Interrupt Pin
16 D2 Digital GPIO 2 / Interrupt Pin
17 D1/TX0 Digital GPIO 1 / Serial 0 Transmitter (TX)
18 D0/TX0 Digital GPIO 0 / Serial 0 Receiver (RX)

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12.3 OFF

Pin Function Type Description

1 OFF Power For controlling power supply
2 GND Power Ground
1 VRTC Power Battery connection to power RTC only

12.4 ICSP

Pin Function Type Description

1 CIPO Internal Controller In Peripheral Out
2 +5V Internal Power Supply of 5 V
3 SCK Internal Serial Clock
4 COPI Internal Controller Out Peripheral In
5 RESET Internal Reset
6 GND Internal Ground

13 Mounting Holes And Board Outline

Top side Mechanical View of Arduino UNO

R4 WiFi

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14 Board Operation

14.1 Getting Started - IDE

If you want to program your UNO R4 WiFi while offline you need to install the Arduino® Desktop IDE
[1]. To connect the UNO R4 WiFi to your computer, you will need a Type-C® USB cable, which can also
provide power to the board, as indicated by the LED (DL1).

14.2 Getting Started - Arduino Web Editor

All Arduino boards, including this one, work out-of-the-box on the Arduino® Web Editor [2], by just
installing a simple plugin.

The Arduino Web Editor is hosted online, therefore it will always be up-to-date with the latest
features and support for all boards. Follow [3] to start coding on the browser and upload your
sketches onto your board.

14.3 Getting Started - Arduino IoT Cloud

All Arduino IoT enabled products are supported on Arduino IoT Cloud which allows you to log,
graph and analyze sensor data, trigger events, and automate your home or business.

14.4 Online Resources

Now that you have gone through the basics of what you can do with the board you can explore the
endless possibilities it provides by checking existing projects on Arduino Project Hub [4], the Arduino
Library Reference [5], and the online store [6]; where you will be able to complement your board with
sensors, actuators and more.

14.5 Board Recovery

All Arduino boards have a built-in bootloader which allows flashing the board via USB. In case a
sketch locks up the processor and the board is not reachable anymore via USB, it is possible to enter
bootloader mode by double- tapping the reset button right after the power-up.

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Certifications

15 Declaration of Conformity CE DoC (EU)

We declare under our sole responsibility that the products above are in conformity with the
essential requirements of the following EU Directives and therefore qualify for free movement within
markets comprising the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA).

16 Declaration of Conformity to EU RoHS & REACH

211 01/19/2021
Arduino boards are in compliance with RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and
RoHS 3 Directive 2015/863/EU of the Council of 4 June 2015 on the restriction of the use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Substance Maximum Limit (ppm)

Lead (Pb) 1000
Cadmium (Cd) 100
Mercury (Hg) 1000
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) 1000
Poly Brominated Biphenyls (PBB) 1000
Poly Brominated Diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 1000
Bis(2-Ethylhexyl} phthalate (DEHP) 1000
Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) 1000
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) 1000
Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) 1000

Exemptions : No exemptions are claimed.

Arduino Boards are fully compliant with the related requirements of European Union Regulation (EC)
1907 /2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals
(REACH). We declare none of the SVHCs (https://echa.europa.eu/web/guest/candidate-list-table), the
Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for authorization currently released by ECHA, is
present in all products (and also package) in quantities totaling in a concentration equal or above
0.1%. To the best of our knowledge, we also declare that our products do not contain any of the
substances listed on the "Authorization List" (Annex XIV of the REACH regulations) and Substances of
Very High Concern (SVHC) in any significant amounts as specified by the Annex XVII of Candidate list
published by ECHA (European Chemical Agency) 1907 /2006/EC.

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17 Conflict Minerals Declaration

As a global supplier of electronic and electrical components, Arduino is aware of our obligations with
regards to laws and regulations regarding Conflict Minerals, specifically the Dodd-Frank Wall Street
Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Section 1502. Arduino does not directly source or process
conflict minerals such as Tin, Tantalum, Tungsten, or Gold. Conflict minerals are contained in our
products in the form of solder, or as a component in metal alloys. As part of our reasonable due
diligence Arduino has contacted component suppliers within our supply chain to verify their
continued compliance with the regulations. Based on the information received thus far we declare
that our products contain Conflict Minerals sourced from conflict-free areas.

18 FCC Caution
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

2. This equipment complies with RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.

3. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between
the radiator & your body.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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English: User manuals for licence-exempt radio apparatus shall contain the following or equivalent
notice in a conspicuous location in the user manual or alternatively on the device or both. This device
complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

(1)this device may not cause interference

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(2)this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

French: Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

(1)l’ appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage

(2)l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage
est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

IC SAR Warning:

English This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between
the radiator and your body.

French: Lors de l’ installation et de l’ exploitation de ce dispositif, la distance entre le radiateur et le

corps est d ’au moins 20 cm.

Important: The operating temperature of the EUT can’t exceed 85 ℃ and shouldn’t be lower than -40
℃.

Hereby, Arduino S.r.l. declares that this product is in compliance with essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. This product is allowed to be used in all EU member
states.

19 Company Information
Company name Arduino SRL
Company Address Via Andrea Appiani, 25 - 20900 MONZA□Italy)

20 Reference Documentation
Ref Link
Arduino IDE (Desktop) https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
Arduino IDE (Cloud) https://create.arduino.cc/editor
Cloud IDE Getting https://docs.arduino.cc/cloud/web-editor/tutorials/getting-started/getting-
Started started-web- editor
Project Hub https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub?by=part&part_id=11332&sort=trending
Library Reference https://github.com/arduino-libraries/
Online Store https://store.arduino.cc/

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21 Change Log
Date Revision Changes
19/09/2023 4 Update FCC section
25/07/2023 3 Update Pin Table
30/06/2023 2 Update Pinout File
08/06/2023 1 First Release

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