Overview
The EK-RA2L1 evaluation kit enables users to effortlessly evaluate the features of the RA2L1 MCU Group and develop embedded systems applications using Renesas' Flexible Software Package (FSP) and e2 studio IDE. Utilize rich on-board features along with your choice of popular ecosystem add-ons to bring your big ideas to life.
The kit includes the EK‑RA2L1 v1 board and a micro‑USB device cable (Type‑A male to micro‑B male).
Getting Started
Running the Quick Start Example Project
- The EK-RA2L1 board comes pre-programmed with a quick start example project (source code provided in the EK-RA2L1 example project bundle).
- Power up the EK-RA2L1 board through the USB debug port (J10) using the micro USB device cable connected to a 5V power source. The white power LED will light up.
- The quick start example project will begin to execute blinking the blue user LED.
- Refer to the EK-RA2L1 – quick start guide to explore additional functionality of the quick start example project.
Developing Embedded Applications
- Modifying the quick start example project – refer to the EK-RA2L1 Quick Start Guide for instructions on importing, modifying and building the quick start example project.
- Start with one of the many other example projects (provided in the EK-RA2L1 example project's bundle) – choose from many example projects to learn about different peripherals of the RA2L1 MCU group. These example projects can serve as excellent starting points for you to develop your custom applications.
Building Custom Hardware
- Start by building a functional prototype - utilize the EK-RA2L1 board with your choice of ecosystem add-ons.
- Build custom hardware – develop custom hardware by referring to the design and manufacturing information provided in the EK-RA2L1 design package.
Features
- MCU Native Pin Access
- R7FA2L1AB2DFP MCU
- 48MHz, Arm Cortex®-M23 core
- 256KB Code Flash, 32KB SRAM
- 100-pin LQFP (14mm x 14mm x 1.7mm, 0.5mm pitch)
- Native pin access through prototype friendly male headers
- MCU current measurement points
- Ecosystem & System Control Access
- Multiple 5V input sources
- USB (debug)
- External power supply
- SEGGER J-LinkTM on-board programmer and debugger
- Debug modes
- Debug Onboard (SWD) – via J-Link
- Debug Out (SWD) – via J-Link
- Debug In (ETM, SWD & JTAG) – via J-Link, Arm® Keil® ULINKTM, IAR I-jetTM, Renesas E2/E2 Lite, etc.
- User LEDs and buttons
- Three user LEDs (red, blue, green)
- Power LED (white) indicating availability of regulated power
- Debug LED (yellow) indicating the debug connection
- Two user buttons
- One reset button
- Five most popular ecosystem expansions
- MikroElektronika™ mikroBUS connector
- SparkFun® Qwiic® connector
- Two SeeedGrove® system (I2C and analog) connectors
- Two Digilent Pmod™ (SPI and UART) connectors
- Arduino™ (Uno R3) connector
- MCU boot configuration
- Multiple 5V input sources
Getting Started
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Sample & Buy
Evaluation Kit for RA2L1 MCU Group
| Description: | Evaluation Kit for RA2L1 MCU Group |
| HTS (US): | 8471.50.0150 |
| ECCN (US): | 3A991.a.2 |
| SPQ: | 1 |
| Pb (Lead) Free: | No |
| Assembly Location: | UNITED KINGDOM |
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Videos & Training
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Support
Support Communities
- Need Help: ADC Single & Continuous Conversion on EK-RA2L1 (RTK7EKA2L1S00001BE)
Hello everyone, I’m working with the Renesas EK-RA2L1 evaluation kit (RTK7EKA2L1S00001BE) and using e² studio + FSP. My goal is to read an analog input (e.g. P000 / AN000) using the on-chip ADC in both: 1. Single Scan (software trigger) 2. Continuous Scan (free-running or periodic ...
Sep 20, 2025 - EK-RA2L1 CAN module not working
I'm using EK-RA2L1 board for can bus and using auto-generated baud rate setting. Also changed the board bridge to use XTAL oscillator. Also added CGC driver before opening the CAN module. This thread was automatically locked due to age.
Aug 4, 2021 - Request to get addresses refered inside Test Usage Ram.c in EK RA2L1 processor's Class B Safety files(for IAR)
Hello, my question extends from this post: https://community.renesas.com/mcu-mpu/ra/f/forum/33545/query-regarding-ram-test-address-in-classb-safety-files-for-iar-icf-files-vs-ld-files . Turns out I had to first manually change my ...
Mar 29, 2024
Knowledge Base
- Running RA2L1 UART at 1MBps Example
Last Updated: 11/30/2021 The attached project using e2studio v3.3.0 and with an EK-RA2L1 board runs the UART at 1MBps without issue. In project Properties, make sure Baud Rate Modulation is Enabled and set baud rate to 1000000. See the below output display: Suitable ...
Nov 30, 2021 - RA Family: How to use the Debug Out function of J-Link OB on EK (Evaluation Kit)
Last Updated: 12/14/2023 Question: How to use the Debug Out function of J-Link OB on EK (Evaluation Kit) Answer: Renesas has equipped each EK (Evaluation Kit) for RA MCUs, such as EK-RA2E1, EK-RA2E2, EK-RA2L1, EK-RA2A1, etcEK-RA4M1、EK-RA4M2、EK-RA4M3 ...
Dec 14, 2023 - RA Family: Flow Rate Sensor for Coolant System Demonstration
Last Updated:12/04/2020 The below attached project illustrates a coolant system flow rate sensor demonstration using the EK-RA2L1 and FSP. It uses the FS1027 sensor (sensor home page) to the flow for a coolant system. Here is a diagram illustrating the operation: The below attached ...
Dec 4, 2020
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