Overview
Description
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.
Features
- 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
- R7KA8T2LFLCAC MCU
- 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
Applications
Design & Development
Videos & Training
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.
Additional Videos
News & Blog Posts
Blog Post Jan 28, 2022 |
Blog Post Jan 28, 2022 |
Blog Post Nov 18, 2021 |
Blog Post Nov 11, 2021 |
Certifications
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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