Overview
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, 14mm x 14mm x 1.70mm, 0.5mm pitch
- Native pin access through 3 x 26-pin headers *not populated
- Segment LCD board interface
- MCU current measurement
- R7FA4C1BD3CFP MCU
- 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
- Two 5V input sources
- Kit Contents: EK-RA8P1 board, segment LCD board, USB cables (TypeC-to-TypeC, TypeA-to-TypeC), mounting hardware
Applications
Documentation
Featured Documentation
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| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 3.46 MB 日本語 | |
| Quick Start Guide |
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A comprehensive walkthrough of the setup, customization, and deployment of example projects using the EK-RA4C1. This quick start guide showcases a pre-installed demonstration featuring external flash memory operation, segment LCD display, and low-power mode functionality—allowing users to evaluate the RA4C1 MCU straight out of the box.
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| PCB Design Files | EK-RA4C1 v1 - Design Package
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| Application Note |
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Learn how Renesas MCU security is built around integrated security engines. The RA family includes various types, which can be identified in each MCU’s hardware manual. These engines operate in two modes: Compatibility and Protected. This application note defines both and outlines their use cases.
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| Application Note |
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The EK-RA4C1 example project bundle demonstrates how to write code for various Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) modules supported by the EK-RA4C1 kit. It includes multiple example projects that highlight peripheral usage and system functionality, while leveraging the optimized, scalable, and high‑quality FSP for embedded system design.
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| Application Note |
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Learn how to use MCU boot firmware features and supporting tools to implement SFP on RA4 MCUs. By following this guide, developers will apply the provided guidelines and procedures, and gain an understanding of key SFP operations, including firmware image encryption and device lifecycle management (DLM), enabling a secure and structured starting point for development.
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| Manual - Development Tools |
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日本語
The EK-RA4C1 is an evaluation kit for evaluating the features of the RA4C1 MCU Group. This errata describes the known issues and deviations to the functional specifications for EK-RA4C1 v1.
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Users can follow the provided steps in this application note to recreate the bootloader and link the application projects to work with the bootloader by using the FSP Solution. This application note also includes procedures for mastering an application to work with the bootloader, and for downloading and updating a new application.
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| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 419 KB 日本語 | |
| PCB Design Files | Segment LCD Expansion Board 1 v1 for EK-RA4xx - Design Package
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| Report | PDF 187 KB 日本語 | |
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Software & Tools
Software & Tools
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| Renesas Flash Programmer (Programming GUI) Flash memory programming software [Support MCU/MPU and devices: RA, RE, RX, RL78, RH850, RISC-V MCU, Renesas Synergy, DA1453x, DA1459x, DA1469x, DA1470x, DA148xx, Power Management, Renesas USB Power Delivery Family, ICs for Motor Driver/Actuator Driver, V850, 78K0R, 78K0]
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Programmer (Unit/SW) | Renesas |
| RA Flexible Software Package (FSP) FSP is an enhanced software package designed to provide easy-to-use, scalable, high-quality software for embedded system designs using Renesas RA Family of Arm Microcontrollers.
Note: FSP with e² studio Installer (Platform Installer) will install the e² studio tool, FSP packs, GCC toolchain, and Segger J-Link drivers required to use this software. No additional installations are required.
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Software Package | Renesas |
| SEGGER™ J-Link™ Software and Documentation Package Software utilities, firmware updates, and supporting documentation for the J-Link on-board programmer and debugger on the RA MCU kits.
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Software Package | Segger Microcontroller GmbH |
| QuickConnect Platform QuickConnect platform enables fast prototyping by providing compatible hardware and software building blocks.
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Software and Hardware Development Tools | Renesas |
| e² studio - information for RA Family Eclipse-based Renesas integrated development environment (IDE).
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IDE and Coding Tool | Renesas |
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Sample Code
Sample Code
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| Sample Code | Injecting and Updating Secure User Keys - Sample Code
Learn how Renesas MCU security revolves around integrated security engines. There are different types of security engines across the RA MCU. Users can find the specific engine used in a particular MCU from its hardware user’s manual. The security engines can operate in two different modes, called Compatibility Mode and Protected Mode. The application note “Renesas Security Engine Operational Modes” explains the definition of the two modes and their use cases.
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| Sample Code | EK-RA4C1 Example Project Bundle - Sample Code
The EK-RA4C1 example project bundle demonstrates how to write code for various Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) modules supported by the EK-RA4C1 kit. The sample code provides ready‑to‑build reference implementations that illustrate peripheral operation and system behavior, enabling developers to quickly evaluate FSP features and accelerate embedded application development.
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| Sample Code | Quick-Start Example Project for EK-RA4C1
The EK-RA4C1 Example Project demonstrates some of the capabilities of the EK and FSP by using multiple peripherals. The project initializes the QSPI, LPM, SLCD, and GPIO modules to create an interactive user demo.
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| Sample Code | RA6 Secure Bootloader Using MCUboot with Protected mode and Internal Code Flash
Learn how to create an application project using the MCUboot Module in Protected Mode on the Renesas EK-RA6M4 board with FSP v6.1.0. The intended audience includes product developers, product manufacturers, product support, and end users who are involved in designing application systems involving the use of a secure bootloader.
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Product Options
| Part Number | Status | Stock | Budgetary Price (USD) | Sampleable |
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| RTK7EKA4C1S01001BE | Active | In Stock | 1u | $60.4 | Available |
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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
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Zephyr Project
The Zephyr Project is an open-source, scalable real‑time operating system (RTOS) designed for resource-constrained embedded systems and supports a wide range of hardware architectures and development boards. For the Renesas RA4C1 Evaluation Kit, Zephyr provides focused documentation covering board features, supported peripherals, and basic build, flashing, and debugging workflows to help developers quickly get started.
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