Overview
Description
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.
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
- Kit Contents: EK-RA2L1 v1 board, Micro USB device cable (type-A male to micro-B male)
Applications
Design & Development
Videos & Training
Kickstart IoT and embedded systems development using Renesas EK-RA2E1 and EK-RA2L1, Evaluation Kits for RA2E1 and RA2L1 MCU Groups. Familiarize yourself with the kit architecture, key features, quick start example project and many useful resources to begin innovating quickly.
Additional Videos
News & Blog Posts
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Certifications
The EK-RA2L1 kit meets the following certifications/standards. Refer to the EK-RA2L1 user manual for the disclaimer, precautions and more details on the certifications.
EMC/EMI Standards
- FCC Notice (Class A) – Part 15
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada ICES-003 Compliance: CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)
- CE Class A (EMC Directive 2004/108/EEC)
- Taiwan Chinese National Standard 13438, C6357 compliance, Class A limits
- Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015, Class A
Material Selection, Waste, Recycling, and Disposal Standards
- EU RoHS
- China SJ/T 113642014, 10-year environmental protection use period
Safety Standards
- UL 94V-0
Support
Support Communities
- Connection of E2 Lite with EK-RA2L1
For issues with flashing a custom board over SEGGER j-link I have ordered a E2 Lite. For testing the connection I wanted to erase chip of EK-RA2L1 board. On EK-RA2L1 board I have configured jumpers for debug out mode as J6 close, J8 1-2, J9 close ...
Feb 18, 2026 - Setting up constant PWM signal on EK-RA2L1
Hi everyone, I'm new to Renesas MCUs and currently working with the EK-RA2L1 to generate a PWM signal. I'm looking to get a constant PWM signal. I'm trying to find the "PWM" mode, but that's not an option. I already tried different modes, but none ...
Oct 31, 2024 - ek-ra2l1 RTC example do not work
Good day! I ran the example with RTС, but it doesn't work, it hangs here : FSP_HARDWARE_REGISTER_WAIT(R_RTC->RCR2_b.RESET, 0U); what could be the problem ?
Dec 2, 2021
Knowledge Base
- Errata to EK-RA2L1 schematic and manual on MikroBUS Connector for ES Boards
... the MikroBUS connector as a GPIO pin. P1_04 is also SSLA1 for SPI channel 0. The project uses FSP 3.3.0 and the EK-RA2L1 kit. The issue with the MikroBUS pin was corrected in the Mass Production (MP) boards. The EK-RA2L1 v1 User's Manual shows ...
Oct 12, 2021 - EK-RA2L1 Schematic Missing Connections
Suitable Products
Apr 14, 2022 - 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
Support Communities
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