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Evaluation Kit for RA8T2 MCU Group

EK-RA8T2

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EK-RA8T2 v1 Quick Start GuideEK-RA8T2 v1 User's ManualEK-RA8T2 v1 - Design Package

The EK-RA8T2 evaluation kit enables users to evaluate the features of the RA8T2 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 AI, IoT, and other 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 industrial network interfaces such as Ethernet (2 channels, supports RGMII/GMII/RMII/MII configuration), EtherCAT slave, USB Full Speed, isolated RS485/MODBUS, and CAN FD (2 channels), enabling quick development for network applications. The kit comes pre-programmed with demonstrations to showcase the excellent performance of the RA8T2, so users can evaluate the RA8T2's features immediately after unboxing.

Angled view of EK-RA8T2 board.
Top view of EK-RA8T2 board.
Bottom view of EK-RA8T2 board.
Angled view of EK-RA8T2 board.
Top view of EK-RA8T2 board.
Bottom view of EK-RA8T2 board.
  • MCU Native Pin Access Area
    • R7KA8T2LFLCAC MCU
      • 1GHz, Arm® Cortex®-M85 core
      • 250MHz, Arm® Cortex®-M33 core
      • 1MB MRAM, 2MB SRAM with ECC
      • 289 pins, BGA package, 12mm x 12mm x 1.38mm, 0.65mm pitch
    • Native pin access through 2 x 40-pin headers (not populated)
    • SDRAM interface, Ethernet/gPTP/Time Aware Shaper (TAS) interfaces, pin access headers (not populated)
    • MCU and USB current measurement points
  • Special Feature Access Area
    • Ethernet x 2 (support RGMII/GMII/RMII/MII configuration)
    • EtherCAT slave configuration (ID switch, status LED, 32Kb EEPROM)
    • 64MB SDRAM
    • 64MB External Octo-SPI Flash
    • Isolated RS485/MODBUS
    • CAN FD x 2
  • Ecosystem & System Control Access Area
    • USB Full Speed Host and Device
    • Three 5V input sources
      • USB (Debug, Full 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 (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
  • Kit Contents: EK-RA8T2 board
Featured Documentation
Type Title Date
Quick Start Guide
EK-RA8T2 v1 Quick Start Guide
PDF 2.26 MB 日本語
Describes the out-of-box demonstration for the EK-RA8T2 and how to customize the demonstration for application development.
Manual - Development Tools
EK-RA8T2 v1 User's Manual
PDF 5.63 MB 日本語
See an outline of the functionality of EK-RA8T2 and how to quickly evaluate RA8T2 features.
PCB Design Files
EK-RA8T2 v1 - Design Package
Log in to Download ZIP 100.60 MB
Application Note
Using MCUboot with Dual-core RA8 MCUs
PDF 2.83 MB
Learn multicore application project creation using the MCUboot module on the Renesas EK-RA8P1 kit using FSP v6.4.0, and recreate the bootloader and link the application projects to work with the bootloader using the FSP solution project. Understand the procedures for configuring an application to work with the bootloader, and for downloading and updating a new application image.
Related Files:
Application Note
EK-RA8T2 Example Project Bundle
PDF 565 KB
The EK-RA8T2 example project shows how to write code using various Flexible Software Package (FSP) modules supported by the EK-RA8T2 kit. The FSP provides an optimized, easy-to-use, scalable, and high-quality software solution for embedded system design. This is the application note for the EK-RA8T2 example project.
Related Files:
Manual - Development Tools
e² studio Integrated Development Environment Additional Document for Quick Start Guide Multicore Project
PDF 2.93 MB 日本語
The e² studio integrated development environment demonstrates the process of generating, building, and debugging projects designed for multicore devices in the Renesas RA Family of microcontrollers. Read “Renesas RA Family e² studio 2023-10 or Higher Quick Start Guide” before reading this document.
Manual - Development Tools
EK-RA8T2 v1 Errata
PDF 504 KB 日本語
Describes the known issues and exceptions for the EK-RA8T2.
Report
Table of Hazardous Substance for China RoHS
PDF 187 KB 日本語
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Software & Tools
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
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
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.
 Software Package Segger Microcontroller GmbH
QuickConnect Platform
QuickConnect platform enables fast prototyping by providing compatible hardware and software building blocks.
 Software and Hardware Development Tools Renesas
e² studio - information for RA Family
Eclipse-based Renesas integrated development environment (IDE).
IDE and Coding Tool Renesas
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Sample Code
Type
Title
Date
Sample Code
Using MCUboot with Dual-core RA8 MCUs
Log in to Download ZIP 3.02 MB
Learn multicore application project creation using the MCUboot module on the Renesas EK-RA8P1 kit using FSP v6.4.0, and recreate the bootloader and link the application projects to work with the bootloader using the FSP solution project. Understand the procedures for configuring an application to work with the bootloader, and for downloading and updating a new application image.
Related Files:
Sample Code
EK-RA8T2 Example Project Bundle
Log in to Download ZIP 21.58 MB
The EK-RA8T2 example project shows how to write code using various Flexible Software Package (FSP) modules supported by the EK-RA8T2 kit. The FSP provides an optimized, easy-to-use, scalable, and high-quality software solution for embedded system design.
Related Files:
Sample Code
Quick-Start Example Project for EK-RA8T2
Log in to Download ZIP 205 KB
Demonstrates some of the capabilities of the EK-RA8T2 and FSP by using multiple peripherals. The example project initializes the OSPI, UART, various timers, and GPIO modules along with various supporting stacks to create an interactive user demo.
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RTK7EKA8T2S00001BEActiveOut of StockN/A

Take the guesswork out of your innovation experience by following a systematic and methodical approach to start developing with Renesas Advanced microcontrollers kits. It allows for a structured and orderly exploration of resources that you can utilize to create smart IoT and embedded products.

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The EK-RA8T2 kit meets the following certifications/standards. Refer to the EK-RA8T2 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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