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Description

The EK-RA4C1 evaluation kit enables users to evaluate the features of the RA4C1 MCU Group and develop embedded system applications using Renesas' Flexible Software Package (FSP) and e2 studio IDE. Users can utilize rich onboard features and select the popular ecosystem add-ons to implement many applications including but not limited to human machine interface (HMI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). To further accelerate evaluation of key peripherals, and proof-of-concept development, users can also download a bundle of example projects from the Renesas website.

This kit includes a 4COMx40SEG segment LCD board and an EK-RA4C1 board. A quick-start demo is pre-loaded onto the kit to showcase RA4C1's most prominent features. The demo enables users' evaluation immediately after unboxing, and can be used as a reference for their designs.

Features

  • MCU Native Pin Access Area
    • R7FA4C1BD3CFP MCU
      • 80MHz, Arm® Cortex®-M33 core
      • 512KB ROM, 96KB SRAM
      • 100 pins, LQFP package
    • Native pin access through 3 x 26-pin headers *not populated
    • Segment LCD board interface
    • MCU current measurement
  • Special Feature Access Area
    • 32MB External Octo-SPI Flash
    • CAN FD
    • External battery connector
  • Ecosystem & System Control Access Area
    • Two 5V input sources
      • USB (Debug) 
      • External power supply
    • SEGGER J-Link™ on-board programmer and debugger
    • Debug modes
      • Debug on-board (SWD)
      • Debug in (SWD)
      • Debug out (SWD, SWO, and JTAG)
    • User LEDs and buttons
      • Three user LEDs (red, blue, green)
      • Two user buttons
      • One reset button
    • Five most popular ecosystem expansions
      • MikroElektronika™ mikroBUS connector *not populated
      • SparkFun® Qwiic® connector *not populated
      • Two SeeedGrove® system (I2C and Analog) connectors *not populated
      • Two Digilent Pmod™ (SPI/UART/I2C) connectors
      • Arduino™ (Uno R3) connector
    • MCU boot configuration jumper
    • Low Voltage Mode voltage input
  • Kit Contents: EK-RA8P1 board, segment LCD board, USB cables (TypeC-to-TypeC, TypeA-to-TypeC), mounting hardware

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Documentation

Type Title Date
Quick Start Guide PDF 1.84 MB 日本語
Manual - Development Tools PDF 3.46 MB 日本語
Schematic Log in to Download ZIP 50.63 MB
Application Note PDF 612 KB
Datasheet Errata PDF 385 KB
Manual - Development Tools PDF 419 KB 日本語
Schematic Log in to Download ZIP 8.14 MB
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Type Title Date Date
Sample Code Log in to Download ZIP 18.10 MB
Sample Code Log in to Download ZIP 163 KB
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Schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D CAD models from SamacSys can be found by clicking on the CAD Model links in the Product Options table. If a symbol or model isn't available, it can be requested directly from SamacSys.

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Certifications

The EK-RA4C1 kit meets the following certifications/standards. Refer to the EK-RA4C1 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)
  • UKCA Class A (EMC)
  • 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
  • WEEE
  • China SJ/T 113642014, 10-year environmental protection use period

Safety Standards

  • UL 94V-0