Overview
Description
The MCK-RA8T1 is a development kit that enables easy evaluation of motor control using permanent magnet synchronous motors (brushless DC motors). With this product and the sample code and QE for Motor that can be downloaded from the website, you can start evaluating motor control using the RA8T1 right away.
Features
- CPU board is equipped with the RA8T1 as the motor control MCU
- Inverter board for 3-phase brushless DC (BLDC) motor (48V/10A rating)
- On-board debugger for flash programming of RA8T1
- Supports 1-shunt/3-shunt current sensing
- Overcurrent detection
- Supports Renesas Motor Workbench, a motor control development support tool
- Motor control evaluation and debugging can be performed safely using a communication board that electrically isolates the PC from the CPU board
- Supports Hall sensors, encoders, and inductive position sensors
Applications
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AC Drive & General Purpose Inverter System
This system provides a basic configuration and essential components for AC drives and general purpose (GP) inverters.
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Documentation
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| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 2.95 MB 日本語 | |
| Quick Start Guide | PDF 1.90 MB 日本語 | |
| PCB Design Files | MCK-RA8T1 Design Package
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| Application Note |
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Learn how Renesas MCU security is built around integrated security engines. The RA family includes various types, which can be identified in each MCU’s hardware manual. These engines operate in two modes: Compatibility and Protected. This application note defines both and outlines their use cases.
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| Tool News - Release | PDF 358 KB 日本語 | |
| Application Note |
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The MCK-RA8T1 example project bundle demonstrates how to write code for various Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) modules supported by the MCK-RA8T1 kit. It includes multiple example projects that highlight peripheral usage and system functionality, while leveraging the optimized, scalable, and high‑quality FSP for embedded system design.
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| Quick Start Guide |
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5.58 MB
日本語
The Modbus protocol stack operates on RA evaluation boards to enable efficient development of Modbus TCP applications. This quick start guide provides an overview of the protocol stack features and introduces a Modbus sample application to assist with the development and implementation of applications using the stack.
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| Application Note |
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Introduces the MCU boot firmware features and tool support to utilize Secure Factory Programming (SFP) for RA8 MCUs. Guidelines and procedures for utilizing these features and tools are provided. This application note also provides the key operations during SFP, Firmware Image Encryption and Device Lifecycle Management (DLM). This application note provides usage notes on how to use SFP with solutions such as the First Stage Bootloader (FSBL), TrustZone, and Decryption On The Fly (DOTF).
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5.07 MB
日本語
Provide various control algorithms primarily featuring PM sensorless vector control functions and flying start functions for RA family/RX family CPU boards and the Renesas Electronics inverter MCI-LV-1.
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2.35 MB
Learn how to inject plaintext keys into RA MCUs using various security engines operating in Compatibility Mode. This application note details the protection of the Root of Trust, emphasizing secure key storage through hardware unique keys (HUK) and isolated cryptographic operations within the security engine. The security engines support multiple cryptographic algorithms and key handling methods, enabling secure and efficient key management.
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4.69 MB
日本語
Describes the sample program to drive a permanent magnetic synchronous motor with 120-degree conducting method using hall sensors based on Renesas microcontroller (RA4T1, RA6T2, RA6T3, RA8T1, RA8T2).
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4.67 MB
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Describes the sample program to drive a permanent magnetic synchronous motor with 120-degree conducting method based on Renesas microcontroller (RA4T1, RA6T2, RA6T3, RA8T1, RA8T2).
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4.97 MB
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Describes the sample program to drive a permanent magnetic synchronous motor with sensorless vector control based on Renesas microcontroller (RA4T1, RA6T2, RA6T3, RA8T1, RA8T2).
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5.36 MB
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Describes the sample program to drive a permanent magnetic synchronous motor with sensorless vector control and 1-shunt current detection based on Renesas microcontroller (RA4T1, RA6T2, RA6T3, RA8T1, RA8T2).
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4.84 MB
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Describes the sample program to drive two permanent magnetic synchronous motors with sensorless vector control based on Renesas microcontroller (RA4T1, RA6T2, RA6T3, RA8T1, RA8T2).
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5.37 MB
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Describes the sample program to drive a permanent magnetic synchronous motor with vector control using encoder based on Renesas microcontroller (RA4T1, RA6T2, RA6T3, RA8T1, RA8T2).
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Vector Control for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor with Inductive Sensor (For MCK/MCB, RA Family)
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5.37 MB
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Describes the sample program to drive a permanent magnetic synchronous motor with vector control using inductive sensor based on Renesas microcontroller (RA4T1, RA6T2, RA6T3, RA8T1, RA8T2).
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5.37 MB
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Describes the sample program to drive a permanent magnetic synchronous motor with vector control using hall sensors based on Renesas microcontroller (RA4T1, RA6T2, RA6T3, RA8T1, RA8T2).
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AI-generated Summary:
The document explains the two operational modes, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages, and provides practical guidance for selecting and using each mode. It also includes reference links to Renesas RA Family Application Projects that demonstrate these modes with detailed examples of the related FSP module usage.
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| Application Note |
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Learn how to effectively interface with the boot mode on Renesas RA Family MCUs through practical examples and guidance. This application note builds on the official boot mode interface specifications (such as those for RA8M1 and RA8P1) to provide hands-on insights from both hardware and software perspectives. It helps developers understand the process of accessing boot mode on these devices, making it easier to implement and troubleshoot boot mode features in their applications.
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Users can follow the provided steps in this application note to recreate the bootloader and link the application projects to work with the bootloader by using the FSP Solution. This application note also includes procedures for mastering an application to work with the bootloader, and for downloading and updating a new application.
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The RA8 MCU Quick Design Guide details essential design considerations for Renesas RA8 microcontrollers, covering power supply configurations, emulator interfaces, operating modes, memory architecture, clock circuits, reset mechanisms, security features, and I/O port configurations. It highlights dual power domains, switching regulator connections, USB and MIPI interface power pins, and capacitor placement for stable operation. The guide also explains emulator support via SWD and JTAG, clock frequency requirements for peripherals, reset source determination, TrustZone security implementation, memory protection, and low power consumption strategies. It serves as a practical reference to accelerate development and ensure robust hardware design.
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MCUboot provides a secure bootloader infrastructure for 32-bit MCUs, enabling secure booting and fail-safe application updates. It supports multiple update strategies including Overwrite, Swap, and Direct Execute-In-Place (DXIP), each with distinct advantages and trade-offs. The bootloader authenticates firmware images using RSA or ECDSA signatures and SHA-256 hashing. Integration with Renesas RA Family MCUs via the Flexible Software Package (FSP) facilitates secure application design using TrustZone technology. Example projects demonstrate usage on EK-RA8M1 hardware with internal flash, supporting various update modes and cryptographic signing tools. The document guides developers through project setup, bootloader creation, application signing, and lifecycle management for secure embedded system development.
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7.70 MB
日本語
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QE for Motor streamlines motor control software development by providing an integrated workflow for configuration, tuning, and analysis. It supports RA6T2 and RX26T MCU groups with flexible motor control kits and automates settings for Renesas Motor Workbench, enabling efficient motor middleware and driver configuration via GUI. The environment requires Windows 10/11, e2 studio IDE, GNU Arm toolchain, and specific Renesas software versions. Sample programs for sensorless vector control of permanent magnet synchronous motors are included. Reference manuals cover hardware and software tools to facilitate development and validation.
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| Tool News - Release | PDF 913 KB 日本語 | |
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Design & Development
Software & Tools
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| QE for Motor: Development Assistance Tool for Motor Applications The development assistance tool that supports the development of motor software for MCUs. It allows to configure motor middleware and drivers easily, and tune and analyze motors with Renesas Motor Workbench. [Plugin for Renesas IDE "e² studio"] [Support MCU/MPU: RA, RX, RL78]
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Solution Toolkit | Renesas |
| Renesas Motor Workbench Renesas Motor Workbench is a development support tool for debugging, analyzing, and tuning motor control programs.
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Solution Toolkit | Renesas |
| Reality AI Utilities Round-trip workflow for AI development and performance validation allowing to collect data, optimize models, and deploy directly to Renesas hardware
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Solution Toolkit | Renesas |
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| Sample Code | Injecting and Updating Secure User Keys - Sample Code
Learn how Renesas MCU security revolves around integrated security engines. There are different types of security engines across the RA MCU. Users can find the specific engine used in a particular MCU from its hardware user’s manual. The security engines can operate in two different modes, called Compatibility Mode and Protected Mode. The application note “Renesas Security Engine Operational Modes” explains the definition of the two modes and their use cases.
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| Sample Code | MCK-RA8T1 Example Project Bundle - Sample Code
The MCK-RA8T1 example project bundle demonstrates how to write code for various Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) modules supported by the MCK-RA8T1 kit. The sample code provides ready‑to‑build reference implementations that illustrate peripheral operation and system behavior, enabling developers to quickly evaluate FSP features and accelerate embedded application development.
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| Sample Code | RA Family Modbus Sample Program Package
Use the following sample program to operate on the RA evaluation board. This sample program package supports the Ethernet-based Modbus TCP protocol.
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| Sample Code | Sensorless Vector Control of PM Motor - Equipped with Flying Start (For MCK/MCB, RA Family/RX Family)
[Software=RA Flexible Software Package|v6.2.0],[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.07.00;GNU Arm Embedded|13.2.1.arm-13-7]
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28.37 MB
日本語
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CC-RX, GNU ARM Embedded
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CS+ for CC, e2 studio
Provide various control algorithms primarily featuring PM sensorless vector control functions and flying start functions for RA family/RX family CPU boards and the Renesas Electronics inverter MCI-LV-1.
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| Sample Code | Injecting Plaintext User Keys
Learn how to inject plaintext keys into RA MCUs using security engines operating in Compatibility Mode. Example projects for various MCUs and security engines demonstrate plaintext key injection with Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) APIs and PSA Certified Crypto APIs.
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| Sample Code | 120-degree Conducting Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor with Hall Sensors (For MCK/MCB, RA Family)
[Software=RA Flexible Software Package|v6.1.0],[Toolchains=GNU Arm Embedded|v13.2.1.arm-13-7]
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14.39 MB
日本語
Application:
Motor Control
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GNU ARM Embedded
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Application Example
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e2 studio
Drive a permanent magnetic synchronous motor with 120-degree conducting method using hall sensors based on Renesas microcontroller (RA4T1, RA6T2, RA6T3, RA8T1, RA8T2) using this sample program.
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| Sample Code | Sensorless 120-degree Conducting Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (For MCK/MCB, RA Family)
[Software=RA Flexible Software Package|v6.1.0],[Toolchains=GNU Arm Embedded|v13.2.1.arm-13-7]
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14.29 MB
日本語
Application:
Motor Control
Compiler:
GNU ARM Embedded
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Application Example
IDE:
e2 studio
Drive a permanent magnetic synchronous motor with 120-degree conducting method based on Renesas microcontroller (RA4T1, RA6T2, RA6T3, RA8T1, RA8T2) using this sample program.
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| Sample Code | Sensorless Vector Control for Dual Permanent Magnetic Synchronous Motor (For MCK/MCB, RA Family)
[Software=RA Flexible Software Package|v6.2.0],[Toolchains=GNU Arm Embedded|v13.2.1.arm-13-7]
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14.16 MB
日本語
Application:
Motor Control
Compiler:
GNU ARM Embedded
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Application Example
IDE:
e2 studio
Drive two permanent magnetic synchronous motors with sensorless vector control based on Renesas microcontroller (RA4T1, RA6T2, RA6T3, RA8T1, RA8T2) using this sample program.
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| Sample Code | Sensorless Vector Control for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (For MCK/MCB, RA Family)
[Software=RA Flexible Software Package|v6.2.0],[Toolchains=GNU Arm Embedded|v13.2.1.arm-13-7]
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25.67 MB
日本語
Application:
Motor Control
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GNU ARM Embedded
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Application Example
IDE:
e2 studio
Drive a permanent magnetic synchronous motor with sensorless vector control based on Renesas microcontroller (RA4T1, RA6T2, RA6T3, RA8T1, RA8T2) using this sample program.
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| Sample Code | Sensorless Vector Control with One Shunt for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (For MCK/MCB, RA Family)
[Software=RA Flexible Software Package|v6.2.0],[Toolchains=GNU Arm Embedded|v13.2.1.arm-13-7]
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16.49 MB
日本語
Application:
Motor Control
Compiler:
GNU ARM Embedded
Function:
Application Example
IDE:
e2 studio
Drive a permanent magnetic synchronous motor with sensorless vector control and 1-shunt current detection based on Renesas microcontroller (RA4T1, RA6T2, RA6T3, RA8T1, RA8T2) using this sample program.
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| Sample Code | Vector Control for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor with Encoder (For MCK/MCB, RA Family)
[Software=RA Flexible Software Package|v6.2.0],[Toolchains=GNU Arm Embedded|v13.2.1.arm-13-7]
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27.21 MB
日本語
Application:
Motor Control
Compiler:
GNU ARM Embedded
Function:
Application Example
IDE:
e2 studio
Drive a permanent magnetic synchronous motor with vector control using encoder based on Renesas microcontroller (RA4T1, RA6T2, RA6T3, RA8T1, RA8T2) using this sample program.
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| Sample Code | Vector Control for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor with Inductive Sensor (For MCK/MCB, RA Family)
[Software=RA Flexible Software Package|v6.1.0],[Toolchains=GNU Arm Embedded|v13.2.1.arm-13-7]
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26.70 MB
日本語
Application:
Motor Control
Compiler:
GNU ARM Embedded
Function:
Application Example
IDE:
e2 studio
Drive a permanent magnetic synchronous motor with vector control using inductive sensor based on Renesas microcontroller (RA4T1, RA6T2, RA6T3, RA8T1, RA8T2) using this sample program.
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| Sample Code | Vector Control for Permanent Magnetic Synchronous Motor with Hall Sensors (For MCK/MCB, RA Family)
[Software=RA Flexible Software Package|v6.2.0],[Toolchains=GNU Arm Embedded|v13.2.1.arm-13-7]
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26.06 MB
日本語
Application:
Motor Control
Compiler:
GNU ARM Embedded
Function:
Application Example
IDE:
e2 studio
Drive a permanent magnetic synchronous motor with vector control using hall sensors based on Renesas microcontroller (RA4T1, RA6T2, RA6T3, RA8T1, RA8T2) using this sample program.
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| Sample Code | Implementing Production Programming Tools for RA Cortex-M85 with Device Lifecycle Management
The accompanying demo code, provided in Python, demonstrates how to access and interact with the boot mode on RA8M1 and RA8P1 MCUs. It serves as a practical example for developers to see the boot mode interface in action, showing step-by-step procedures for communication and control. Although targeted at RA8M1 and RA8P1, the code and methodology can be adapted to other RA8 MCU devices by following the guidelines laid out in the application note, thereby accelerating development and reducing errors when working with boot mode features.
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| Sample Code | RA6 Secure Bootloader Using MCUboot with Protected mode and Internal Code Flash
Learn how to create an application project using the MCUboot Module in Protected Mode on the Renesas EK-RA6M4 board with FSP v6.1.0. The intended audience includes product developers, product manufacturers, product support, and end users who are involved in designing application systems involving the use of a secure bootloader.
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| Sample Code | RA8 Basic Secure Bootloader Using MCUboot and Internal Code Flash
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Zephyr Project
The Zephyr Project is an open-source, scalable real‑time operating system (RTOS) designed for resource-constrained embedded systems and supports a wide range of hardware architectures and development boards. For the Renesas RA8T1 Motor Control Kit, Zephyr provides focused documentation covering board features, supported peripherals, and basic build, flashing, and debugging workflows to help developers quickly get started.
See the Zephyr Project RA8T1 Motor Control Kit Documentation
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- Give higher priority to USB PCDC with RA8T1
Hello, I am working for project by configuring the device in usb pcdc (USBX), I noticed when making the thread using the usb device stack in a higher priority (less then 15), I am not able to detect the serial port in my host, this is also noticed with your ...
Dec 28, 2024 - RA8T1 USB series resistors
Hi, I'm wondering if, for USBFS, the USB series resistors should be added externally to USB_DP, USB_DN pins? in MCK-RA8T1 EVB schematic: series resistors 22ohm are added externally to MCU; in Guidelines for USB 2.0 Board Design for RA series: series resistors are not included ...
Apr 23, 2026 - sample code
i want sample code for ra6m5 modbus This thread was automatically locked due to age.
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