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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
  • 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)

Products in the Design

Box Contents

  • EK-RX74M v1 Board
EK-RX74M board’s top view.

Evaluation Kit for RX74M MCU Group

RTK5EK74M0S00001BE Active
1u | $197.02Budgetary Price

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EK-RX74M board’s top view.
MCK-RX74M kit’s top view.
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