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Description

The Fast Prototyping Board for RX261 MCU Group comes equipped with an RX261 MCU (R5F52618BGFP). The board is inexpensive for RX261 evaluation and prototype development of various applications. It has an emulator circuit so you can write/debug programs just by connecting it to PC with a USB cable. In addition, it has high expandability with Arduino Uno and two Pmod™ connectors as standard, and through-hole access to all pins of the microcontroller.

The QuickConnect Platform, provided by Renesas, makes it easy to connect FPB-RX261 to various wireless modules and sensor modules, and support prototyping and development rapidly.

Features

  • Equipped with RX261
    • RXv3 core, 64MHz
    • 512KB Code Flash ROM, 8KB Data Flash ROM, 128KB RAM
    • LFQFP 100-pin
  • Supports multi-power supply: USB VBUS(5V) or external power supply
  • Equipped with emulator circuit
  • Micro-USB Type-B connector
  • Through-holes with access to all of the pins of the microcontroller
  • Arduino Uno and two Pmod™ connectors
  • 1 user switch, 1 reset switch
  • 2 user LEDs, 1 power LED, 1 debug LED
  • Support for various RX261 software and tools

Applications

Type Title Date
Manual - Development Tools PDF 1.97 MB 日本語
Quick Start Guide PDF 758 KB 日本語
PCB Design Files
Log in to Download ZIP 12.48 MB
Application Note PDF 1.64 MB 日本語
The Firmware Updating Communications Module provides communication control functionality between microcontrollers in a primary MCU-secondary MCU system configuration. By using this module, firmware updates for the secondary MCU can be easily performed via the primary MCU. The communication protocol supports UART or 3-wire SPI.
Application Note PDF 3.28 MB
The DA16200/DA16600 is a Wi-Fi module that supports diverse connected applications with efficiency, security, and enhanced user experience on Renesas RX Family microcontrollers. This application note describes the usage of DA16200/DA16600 PMOD module, including API information, configuration guidelines, which conforms to the Firmware Integration Technology (FIT) standard and step-by-step instructions for executing demo applications with TCP, MQTT, and HTTP protocols on RX MCU boards.
Application Note PDF 2.19 MB
The DA14531/DA14535 is a Bluetooth low energy SoC that supports diverse connected applications with efficiency, security, and enhanced user experience on Renesas RX Family microcontrollers. This sample package includes an application note describing the usage of the DA14531/DA14535 PMOD module, which conforms to the Firmware Integration Technology (FIT) standard, the DA1453x BLE FIT module itself, and demo applications on CK-RX65N v2 in both peripheral and central roles.
Tool News - Release PDF 182 KB 日本語
Application Note PDF 5.53 MB
This application note describes a sample program that implemented MCU Firmware Update Over the Air on FPB-RX261 Fast Prototyping Board with Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) wireless communication PMOD Board US159-DA14535EVZ/DA14531EVZ module, utilizing Renesas SUOTA Service of the Bluetooth LE DA14535/DA14531 module.
Tool News - Release PDF 284 KB 日本語
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Software & Tools

Software & Tools

Software title
Software type
Company
C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family [CC-RX]
C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family [IDE: CS+, e² studio, High-performance Embedded Workshop]
Compiler/Assembler Renesas
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 the RX Family
Eclipse-based Renesas integrated development environment (IDE).
IDE and Coding Tool Renesas
QE for Capacitive Touch: Development Assistance Tool for Capacitive Touch Sensors
In developing embedded system using the capacitive touch sensor of MCUs, you can easily setup initial configurations of the touch interface as well as process the tuning of sensors, and reduce development time. [Plugin for Renesas IDE "e2 studio"] [Standalone Version] [Support MCU/MPU:RA, RL78, RX, Renesas Synergy™]
Solution Toolkit Renesas
QE for OTA: Development Assistance Tool for Firmware Update
This development assistance tool helps you easily try firmware update on your device. [Plugin for Renesas IDE "e² studio"] [Support MCU/MPU: RX, RL78, RA] [Support clouds service: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure]
Solution Toolkit Renesas
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Software Downloads

Type Title Date
Board Description File ZIP 1 KB
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Sample Code

Sample Code

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Sample Code
[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.07.00;GNURX|14.2.0.202505]
Log in to Download ZIP 51.35 MB Compiler: CC-RX, GNURX Function: Application Example, Communication Interface, Driver or Library IDE: e2 studio
Sample Code
[Software=RX Driver Package|V1.50],[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.07.00;GNURX|14.2.0.202505]
Log in to Download ZIP 31.79 MB
Application: Consumer Electronics, Industrial
Compiler: CC-RX, GNURX Function: Communication Interface IDE: e2 studio
The DA16200/DA16600 is a Wi-Fi module that supports diverse connected applications with efficiency, security, and enhanced user experience on Renesas RX Family microcontrollers. This application note describes the usage of DA16200/DA16600 PMOD module, including API information, configuration guidelines, which conforms to the Firmware Integration Technology (FIT) standard and step-by-step instructions for executing demo applications with TCP, MQTT, and HTTP protocols on RX MCU boards.
Sample Code
[Software=RX Driver Package|V1.50],[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.07.00]
Log in to Download ZIP 121.93 MB
Application: Consumer Electronics, Industrial
Compiler: CC-RX Function: Communication Interface IDE: e2 studio
The DA14531/DA14535 is a Bluetooth low energy SoC that supports diverse connected applications with efficiency, security, and enhanced user experience on Renesas RX Family microcontrollers. This sample package includes an application note describing the usage of the DA14531/DA14535 PMOD module, which conforms to the Firmware Integration Technology (FIT) standard, the DA1453x BLE FIT module itself, and demo applications on CK-RX65N v2 in both peripheral and central roles.
Sample Code
[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.07.00]
Log in to Download ZIP 211.00 MB
Application: Communications Infrastructure, Consumer Electronics, Industrial
Compiler: CC-RX Function: Application Example IDE: e2 studio
Sample Code
Log in to Download ZIP 10.79 MB
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