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Evaluation Kit for RA8E2 MCU Group

EK-RA8E2

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The EK-RA8E2 evaluation kit enables users to effortlessly evaluate the features of the RA8E2 MCU Group and develop embedded systems applications using Renesas' Flexible Software Package (FSP) and e2 studio IDE. Utilize rich onboard features along with your choice of popular ecosystem add-ons to bring your big ideas to life.

The EK-RA8E2 board features the RA8E2 MCU, OSPI Flash, SDRAM, CAN FD, and a parallel graphics expansion port.

EK-RA8E2 Evaluation Board
EK-RA8E2 Evaluation Board - Top
EK-RA8E2 Evaluation Board - Bottom
EK-RA8E2 Evaluation Board - LCD screen attached
EK-RA8E2 Evaluation Board
EK-RA8E2 Evaluation Board - Top
EK-RA8E2 Evaluation Board - Bottom
EK-RA8E2 Evaluation Board - LCD screen attached
  • MCU Native Pin Access
    • R7FA8E2AFDCBD MCU (referred to as RA MCU)
    • 480MHz, Arm® Cortex®-M85 core
    • 1MB Code Flash, 672KB SRAM
    • 224 pins, BGA package, 13mm x 13mm x 1.47mm, 0.8mm pitch
    • Native pin access through 2 x 20-pin, and 2 x 40-pin headers (not populated)
    • MCU current measurement points for precision current consumption measurement
    • Multiple clock sources – RA MCU oscillator and sub-clock oscillator crystals, providing precision 24.000MHz and 32,768Hz reference clocks. Additional low-precision clocks are available internal to the RA MCU.
  • System Control and Ecosystem Access
    • USB Full Speed Host and Device (USB-C connector)
    • Three 5V input sources
      • USB (Debug, Full Speed)
      • External power supply (using surface mount clamp test points and power input vias)
    • Three debug modes
      • Debug on-board (SWD and JTAG)
      • Debug in (ETM, SWD, SWO, and JTAG)
      • Debug out (SWD, SWO, and JTAG)
    • 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
      • Two SeeedGrove® system (I2C/Analog) connectors (not populated)
      • SparkFun® Qwiic® connector (not populated)
      • Two Digilent Pmod™ (SPI, UART, and I2C) connectors
      • Arduino™ (Uno R3) connector
      • MikroElektronika™ mikroBUS connector (not populated)
    • MCU boot configuration jumper
  • Special Feature Access
    • 64MB (512Mb) External Octo-SPI NOR Flash (present in the MCU Native Pin Access area)
    • 64MB (512Mb) SDRAM (present in the MCU Native Pin Access area)
    • Parallel Graphics Expansion Port (present in the MCU Native Pin Access area)
    • CAN FD
    • Configuration Switch (SW4)
Featured Documentation
Type Title Date
Manual - Development Tools
EK-RA8E2 v1 User's Manual
PDF 5.52 MB
Quick Start Guide
EK-RA8E2 Quick Start Guide
PDF 3.95 MB
The Quick Start Guide provides an overview of the "Out-Of-Box" user experience for the EK-RA8E2 evaluation kit. This document describes the kit contents, features, and instructions for running the Quick Start Example Project (QSEP) that is pre-programmed on the kit. In addition, the document provides guidance for modifying and customizing the QSEP and running the new project on the kit.
PCB Design Files
EK-RA8E2 v1 - Design Package
Log in to Download ZIP 94.36 MB
The design data for the RA8E2 evaluation kit EK-RA8E2 includes the schematic, BOM, PCB layout files, and Gerber artwork - essential tools for enabling complete evaluation of the RA8E2.
Application Note
EK-RA8E2 Example Project Bundle
PDF 666 KB
The EK-RA8E2 example project bundle demonstrates how to write code for various Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) modules supported by the EK-RA8E2 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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Manual - Development Tools
EK-RA8E2 v1 – Errata
PDF 278 KB 日本語
Application Note
"GUIX Thermostat" for EK-RA8E2 Parallel GLCD Display
PDF 8.94 MB
The thermostat application demonstrates how to develop complex multi-threaded applications with a touchscreen graphical Human Machine Interface (HMI) using Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) and Azure RTOS GUIX.
Application Note
GUIX "Hello World" for EK-RA8E2
PDF 15.75 MB
Learn how to create a simple two-screen GUI for the EK-RA8E2 kit using Azure RTOS GUIX Studio. This example walks through the process of building and configuring a new application with the Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP), highlighting how quickly and easily developers can get started.
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Application Note
Getting Started with the Graphics Application on EK-RA8E2
PDF 5.33 MB
Learn how to create an application that uses graphical user interfaces with an EK-RA8E2 kit. This application note assumes that you are familiar with the concepts associated with writing multi-threaded applications under a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environment, such as FreeRTOS. It makes use of RTOS features such as threads and semaphores. Knowledge of operating these with FreeRTOS can help in understanding the supplied application project in the source code.
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PCB Design Files
Parallel Graphics Expansion Board 2 v1 for EK-RA8E2 - Design Package
Log in to Download ZIP 11.22 MB
Report
Table of Hazardous Substance for China RoHS
PDF 187 KB 日本語
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Software & Tools
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.
 Software Package Renesas
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]
 Programmer (Unit/SW) Renesas
e² studio - information for RA Family
Eclipse-based Renesas integrated development environment (IDE).
IDE and Coding Tool Renesas
QE for Display: Development Assistance Tool for Display Applications
This development assistance tool supports the development of embedded systems which use the LCD display functions of display controllers from Renesas. [Plugin for Renesas IDE "e² studio"] [Standalone Version] [Support MCU/MPU:RZ, RX, RA]
Solution Toolkit Renesas
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Sample Code
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Sample Code
EK-RA8E2 Example Project Bundle
Log in to Download ZIP 29.36 MB
The EK-RA8E2 example project bundle demonstrates how to write code for various Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) modules supported by the EK-RA8E2 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-RA8E2
Log in to Download ZIP 2.62 MB
The EK-RA8E2 Example Project demonstrates specific capabilities of the EK and FSP by using multiple peripherals. The project initializes the QSPI, MIPI CSI, GLCD, and GPIO modules along with various supporting stacks to create an interactive user demo.
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Sample Code
"GUIX Thermostat" for EK-RA8E2 Parallel GLCD Display
Log in to Download ZIP 10.70 MB
Configure the drivers and libraries included with the FSP to set up the parallel LCD display controller, touch screen driver, and RTOS components like semaphores, queues, and mutexes for communication between application tasks. Create a basic GUIX interface for FSP that integrates the touch driver, manages multiple hardware accesses, handles system updates, and processes event handling.
Sample Code
GUIX "Hello World" for EK-RA8E2
Log in to Download ZIP 15.44 MB
Set up a basic "Hello World" touch screen interface using Azure RTOS GUIX in e2 studio using this sample code. Configure the GLCD controller, touch screen driver, and necessary FSP libraries, using semaphores for task communication within the application. When it is running, the application will respond to touchscreen actions, presenting a basic graphical user interface (GUI).
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Sample Code
Getting Started with the Graphics Application on EK-RA8E2
Log in to Download ZIP 8.44 MB
Develop complex multi-threaded applications with a touchscreen graphical Human Machine Interface (HMI) by using the Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) and SEGGER AppWizard.
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