14450R-500

Overview

The Renesas Electronics Corporation model 14450R-500 is identified as the FT 6050 Smart Transceiver, a system-on-chip within the Echelon FT 6000 family. It operates at a maximum internal system clock of 80MHz and integrates 16KB ROM with 64KB RAM (44KB user-accessible). The device features 12 bidirectional I/O pins and supports up to 254 Network Variables. It provides four independent processing contexts: MAC, NET, APP, and IRQ CPUs. The component supports polarity-insensitive free topology wiring and includes a unique 48-bit IEEE MAC ID stored in on-chip read-only memory.

Feature Summary

• Supports four operating modes: LonTalk Stack over FT, LonTalk IP Stack over FT, BACnet/IP over FT, and Any IP over FT
• Integrates three independent 8-bit logical processors (MAC, NET, APP) plus an optional IRQ CPU for interrupt handling
• Features a user-configurable internal system clock ranging from 5MHz to 80MHz driven by a 10MHz external crystal
• Includes built-in hardware multiplier and divider for arithmetic operations and JTAG boundary-scan support

Applications

• Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) smart control networks
• Building automation systems requiring BACnet/IP or LONMARK compatibility
• Multi-drop IP capability deployments without network switches or hubs
• Legacy LONWORKS network modernization with native IP addressing

Procurement Notes

Verify that the specific ordering suffix 'R-500' corresponds to the FT 6050 variant supporting all four operating modes. Confirm package specifications match the 7 mm x 7 mm 48-pin QFN format. Ensure documentation references Neuron firmware version 21 or later for compatibility. Check for any updates regarding Windows driver policies if using emulation tools.

Selection Notes

Select this component when full backward compatibility with Series 3100/5000 applications is required alongside native IP addressing capabilities. Choose the FT 6050 over the FT 6010 if LonTalk Stack over FT mode is necessary. Ensure design constraints accommodate the 3.3V operation voltage and -40°C to +85°C temperature range. Verify external flash memory requirements, as the device lacks on-chip user-accessible NVM.

Part Context

This part belongs to the FT 6000 Smart Transceiver family, which consolidates multiple control protocols onto a single device. It serves as a key product in Echelon’s IzoT platform, bridging traditional LONWORKS technologies with modern IP networking. The FT 6050 specifically offers the most comprehensive protocol support within the series, enabling flexible deployment in complex industrial and building automation environments.

Replacement Considerations

The FT 6010 (Model 14410R-500) is a related variant but lacks support for the LonTalk Stack over FT mode. Previous generation devices such as the FT 3120, FT 3150, and FT 5000 are compatible via recompilation but offer lower performance. Migration requires updating Neuron firmware to version 21 or later.