Overview
The EK-RX74M evaluation kit is designed to enable users to easily evaluate the features of the RX74M MCU and develop embedded system applications using the Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) and the e2 studio IDE.
The kit includes dual-port Gigabit Ethernet with EtherCAT support, CAN FD, USB High-Speed and Full-Speed interfaces, RS-485, microSD card connectivity, external OctaFlash and OctalRAM memory, and multiple industry-standard expansion interfaces, including Arduino Uno R3 and Pmod expansion connectors. Together, these features provide a complete platform for evaluating high-performance industrial networking, motor control, automation, and embedded communication applications.
The example project bundle can be downloaded from this website, enabling users to quickly evaluate the RX74M MCU's key peripheral functions. Additionally, the kit comes pre-programmed with a demonstration program, allowing users to begin evaluating the RX74M MCU right out of the box.
Features
- MCU Native Pin Access Area
- R5K574MCB4AE MCU
- 600MHz, RXv3e core
- 1MB code MRAM, 1.5MB SRAM
- 320 pins, BGA package, 17mm x 17mm x 1.60mm, 0.80mm pitch
- Native pin access through breakout pin headers
- RX74M MCU and MCU’s USB module current measurement points
- R5K574MCB4AE MCU
- Special Feature Access Area
- CAN FD
- RS-485
- Ethernet x 2 (GMII/MII/RMII) or EtherCAT
- USB High Speed(Host/Function)
- microSD card slot for SDHI
- Δ-Σ modulator interface（DSMIF）
- 256Mbit Octal RAM
- 512Mbit Octo-SPI flash
- Ecosystem & System Control Access Area
- Five 5V input sources
- USB (USB Debug, High Speed, Full Speed, USB Serial)
- External power supply
- Debug modes
- Debug On-board (FINE) – via E2 OB
- Debug In (JTAG, SWD, FINE)
- 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
- MikroElektronika™ mikroBUS connector
- SparkFun® Qwiic® connector (not fitted)
- Two SeeedGrove® system (I2C and analog) connector (not fitted)
- Two Digilent Pmod™ (SPI/UART/I2C) connectors
- Arduino® Uno R3 compatible connector
- USB-serial converter interface
- USB Full Speed (Host/Function)
- Five 5V input sources
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- Application NoteShows how to write code using various RX Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) modules supported by the EK-RX74M kit. The Flexible Software Package is an optimized software package designed to provide easy-to-use, scalable, high-quality software for embedded system design.
- Manual - Development ToolsProvides a comprehensive functional description of EK-RX74M and guides users to quickly evaluate EK-RX74M features.
- Quick Start GuideHelps first-time users get started quickly with the preprogrammed Quick Start Example Project (QSEP), providing step-by-step setup instructions
- PCB Design FilesThe design package for EK-RX74M includes the schematic, BOM, PCB layout files, and Gerber artwork - a complete set of reference data for EK-RX74M.
- Manual - Development ToolsProvides a comprehensive functional description of EK-RX74M and guides users to quickly evaluate EK-RX74M features.
- Quick Start GuideHelps first-time users get started quickly with the preprogrammed Quick Start Example Project (QSEP), providing step-by-step setup instructions
- PCB Design FilesThe design package for EK-RX74M includes the schematic, BOM, PCB layout files, and Gerber artwork - a complete set of reference data for EK-RX74M.
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- Manual - Development ToolsProvides a comprehensive functional description of EK-RX74M and guides users to quickly evaluate EK-RX74M features.
- Quick Start GuideHelps first-time users get started quickly with the preprogrammed Quick Start Example Project (QSEP), providing step-by-step setup instructions
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- Application NoteShows how to write code using various RX Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) modules supported by the EK-RX74M kit. The Flexible Software Package is an optimized software package designed to provide easy-to-use, scalable, high-quality software for embedded system design.
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- Software PackageThe RX FSP is an enhanced software package designed to deliver user-friendly, scalable, high-quality software for embedded system designs using RX MCUs.
- IDE and Coding ToolEclipse-based Renesas integrated development environment (IDE).
- Compiler/AssemblerC/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family [IDE: CS+, e² studio, High-performance Embedded Workshop]
- EmulatorOn-chip debugging emulator. Also available as a flash memory programmer. [Support MCU/MPU: RA, RE, RH850, R-Car D1, RL78, RX, RISC-V MCU]
- EmulatorOn-chip debugging emulator. Also available as a flash memory programmer. [Support MCU/MPU: RA, RE, RH850, RL78, RX, RISC-V MCU]
- Programmer (Unit/SW)Flash memory programmer [Programming software: Dedicated GUI-based software, the "FP6 Terminal"] [Support MCU/MPU and devices: RA, RE, RX, RL78, RH850, RISC-V MCU, Renesas Synergy, Power Management, Renesas USB Power Delivery Family, ICs for Motor Driver/Actuator Driver, SuperH RISC engine, V850, 78K, R8C]
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- Software and Hardware Development ToolsQuickConnect platform enables fast prototyping by providing compatible hardware and software building blocks.
- Sample CodeThe EK-RX74M example project shows how to write code using various RX Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) modules supported by the EK-RX74M kit. The Flexible Software Package is an optimized software package designed to provide easy-to-use, scalable, high-quality software for embedded system design.
- Sample CodeDemonstrates some of the capabilities of the EK and FSP by using multiple peripherals. The 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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- IDE and Coding ToolEclipse-based Renesas integrated development environment (IDE).
- Compiler/AssemblerC/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family [IDE: CS+, e² studio, High-performance Embedded Workshop]
- EmulatorOn-chip debugging emulator. Also available as a flash memory programmer. [Support MCU/MPU: RA, RE, RH850, R-Car D1, RL78, RX, RISC-V MCU]
- EmulatorOn-chip debugging emulator. Also available as a flash memory programmer. [Support MCU/MPU: RA, RE, RH850, RL78, RX, RISC-V MCU]
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- Sample CodeThe EK-RX74M example project shows how to write code using various RX Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) modules supported by the EK-RX74M kit. The Flexible Software Package is an optimized software package designed to provide easy-to-use, scalable, high-quality software for embedded system design.
- Sample CodeDemonstrates some of the capabilities of the EK and FSP by using multiple peripherals. The 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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Learn how to get started with the EK-RX74M and EK-RX74N evaluation kits for Renesas RX microcontrollers. This video provides an overview of key board features and hardware specifications, and introduces the included Quick Start Example Project. Follow the initial setup process and explore the out-of-box experience to quickly evaluate RX74M and RX74N devices, familiarize yourself with the hardware platform, and begin embedded application development.
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