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Evaluation Kit for RA8M2 MCU Group

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Overview

The EK-RA8M2 evaluation kit enables users to evaluate the features of the RA8M2 MCU Group and develop embedded systems applications using Renesas' Flexible Software Package (FSP) and e2 studio IDE. Users can utilize rich onboard features and their choice of popular ecosystem add-ons to realize many industrial, Internet of Things (IoT), and general-purpose applications. In addition, a bundle of example projects is provided to help users to quickly evaluate key peripherals and accelerate proof-of-concept development.

The kit features rich communication interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, RS485/MODBUS, and CAN FD that enable quick development of network applications. The kits comes pre-programmed with demonstrations to showcase the excellent performance of the RA8M2, so that users can evaluate the RA8M2's features immediately after unboxing.

EK-RA8M1 Evaluation Board
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EK-RA8M1 Evaluation Board - Bottom
EK-RA8M1 Evaluation Board
EK-RA8M1 Evaluation Board - Top
EK-RA8M1 Evaluation Board - Bottom
  • MCU Native Pin Access Area
    • R7KA8M2JFLCAC MCU
      • 1GHz, Arm® Cortex®-M85 core
      • 250MHz, Arm Cortex-M33 core
      • 1MB MRAM, 2MB SRAM with ECC
      • 289 pins, BGA package
    • Native pin access through 5 x 20-pin, and 3 x 40-pin headers (not populated)
    • MCU and USB current measurement points
  • Special Feature Access Area
    • Ethernet (RGMII)
    • USB High Speed Host and Device
    • 64MB External Octo-SPI Flash
    • RS485 / MODBUS (4-pin terminal block)
    • CAN FD (3-pin header)
  • Ecosystem & System Control Access Area
    • USB Full Speed Host and Device
    • Four 5V input sources
      • USB (Debug, Full Speed, High Speed)　
      • External power supply
    • Debug modes
      • SEGGER J-Link™ 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 indicating availability of regulated power (white)
      • Debug LED indicating the debug connection (yellow)
      • Two user buttons
      • One reset button
    • Five most popular ecosystem expansions
      • MikroElektronika™ mikroBUS connector
      • 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
  • Kit Contents: EK-RA8M2 board

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Certifications

The EK-RA8M2 kit meets the following certifications/standards. Refer to the EK-RA8M2 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