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Overview
Description
QE for AFE [RA] is a development assistance tool that supports the development of embedded systems that handle high-precision sensing by using MCUs that include an analog front end (AFE).
Topix
- New release: QE for AFE[RA] V2.0.0.
- The QE for AFE [RA], which had only been provided as a stand-alone tool, is now also available as an e² studio plug-in.
This plug-in supports communications via an emulator interface as well as USB or UART communications. The plug-in is also capable of generating source code that reflects the results of using the GUI of the QE for AFE to tune the properties of FSP modules (which control analog IPs such as the SDADC). - We have also improved the usability of the GUI.
- The QE for AFE [RA], which had only been provided as a stand-alone tool, is now also available as an e² studio plug-in.
- New release: Board Control Program for 'QE for AFE' Rev.2.00.
RA2A1 Group Board Control Program for 'QE for AFE' (PDF | English, 日本語)
Features
- GUI configuration of the AFE-related registers
- Functionality to display the AD conversion result (time waveform and histogram)
- Functionality to display frequency characteristics for digital filters
- The tool is available in both a stand-alone version and as an e² studio plug-in
- The stand-alone tool and e² studio plug-in can be used to share the results of tuning analog circuits through register-setting files
- The stand-alone tool is capable of tuning analog circuits and acquiring the results of tuning
We recommend this version of the tool for hardware engineers. - The e² studio plug-in is capable of tuning analog circuits and generating source code that reflects the results of tuning
We recommend the plug-in for software engineers. - Learn More
Release Information
Release Information
| Product Name | Latest Ver. | Released | Target Device | Details | Download | Operating Environment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QE for AFE[RA] | V2.0.0 | Mar 31, 2022 | RA Family | See Release Note | Download | Operating Environment |
Note: For detailed support devices, refer to "Target Devices".
Target Devices
Design & Development
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QE for AFE Tutorial: Preparing AFE Adjustment
This video describes the procedure for writing the AFE adjustment program and connecting to the PC.
Video List
Additional Details
Features
QE for AFE connects with an EK-RA2A1 board via USB serial communication to configure AFE registers on the RA2A1 MCU, check the operations, and display the A/D conversion results.
GUI configuration of the AFE-related registers
The AFE-related registers including connection with analog IPs and PGA gain settings can be configured with a graphical user interface. Through serial communication with the evaluation board via USB, you can check connection with the evaluation board, acquire and configure register values, start an A/D conversion, and acquire the A/D conversion value (A/D conversion is performed in serial scan mode).
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Functionality to display the AD conversion result (time waveform and histogram)
You can display a waveform and histogram and perform analysis for the acquired A/D conversion result.
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Functionality to display frequency characteristics for digital filters
Displays the frequency-gain characteristics curve for the SINC3 filter based on register configuration values.
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