Overview
Description
The EK-RA2A1 evaluation kit enables users to effortlessly evaluate the features of the RA2A1 MCU Group and develop embedded systems applications using Renesas' Flexible Software Package (FSP) and various IDEs.
Getting Started
Running the Quick Start Example Project
- The EK-RA2A1 board comes pre-programmed with a Quick Start example project (Provided with the example projects bundle).
- Power up the EK-RA2A1 board through the USB debug port (J11) using the micro USB device cable connected to a 5V power source. The green power LED will light up.
- The Quick Start example project will begin to execute blinking the red user LED.
- Refer to the EK-RA2A1 Quick Start Guide to explore additional functionality of the Quick Start example project.
Developing Embedded Applications
- Modifying the Quick Start example project – Refer to the EK-RA2A1 Quick Start Guide for instructions on importing, modifying and building the Quick Start example project.
- Start with one of the many other example projects (Provided in the example projects bundle) – Choose from many example projects to learn about different peripherals of the RA2A1 MCU group. These example projects can serve as excellent starting points for you to develop your custom applications.
Building Custom Hardware
- Start by building a functional prototype - Utilize the EK-RA2A1 board with your choice of ecosystem add-ons.
- Build custom hardware – Develop custom hardware by referring to the design and manufacturing information provided in the EK-RA2A1 v1 - Design Package (ZIP | English, 日本語)
Features
- MCU Native Pin Access:
- R7FA2A1AB3CFM MCU
- 48MHz, Arm Cortex®-M23 core
- 256kB Code Flash, 32kB SRAM
- 64-pin LQFP (10mm x 10mm x 1.7mm, 0.5mm pitch)
- Native pin access through 4x 40-pin male headers
- MCU current measurement points
- Ecosystem & System Control Access:
- USB Full Speed device
- 5V input through USB debug
- SEGGER J-LinkTM on-board programmer and debugger
- Debug modes
- Debug On-board (SWD) – via J-Link
- Debug Out (SWD) – via J-Link
- Debug in (SWD and JTAG)
- Two Digilent PmodTM (SPI and UART)
- User LED
- Mechanical user button
- Capacitive user button
- MCU boot configuration jumper
- Kit Contents: EK-RA2A1 v1 board, Micro USB device cable (type-A male to micro-B male)
Applications
Design & Development
Videos & Training
Kickstart IoT and embedded systems development using Renesas EK-RA2E1 and EK-RA2L1, Evaluation Kits for RA2E1 and RA2L1 MCU Groups. Familiarize yourself with the kit architecture, key features, quick start example project and many useful resources to begin innovating quickly.
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-RA2A1 kit meets the following certifications/standards. Refer to the EK-RA2A1 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)
- 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
- China SJ/T 113642014, 10-year environmental protection use period
Safety Standards
- UL 94V-0
Support
Support Communities
- EK-RA2A1 Not Working With Keil J-Link and Does Not Support
... RA2A1 Development board with Keil J-Link. Does not support R7FA2A1AB3CFM processor. It supports R7FA2A1AB processor. I downloaded J-Link 7.64b version but still not supportedhttps://www.segger.com/downloads/supported-devices.php But EK-RA2A1 kit and R7FA2A1AB3CFM processor are programmed with e2studio program
Apr 15, 2022 - EK-RA2A1 CAN example
Hi, Can anybody share an example code for CAN with EK-RA2A1 kit
Nov 27, 2020 - Regarding zephyr OS in EK-RA2A1 (R7FA2A1AB3CFM)
Zephyr supports EK-RA2A1 for this R7FA2A1AB3CFM or if it support can you provide the source file for this?
Aug 3, 2024
Knowledge Base
- RA Family: How to use the Debug Out function of J-Link OB on EK (Evaluation Kit)
Last Updated: 12/14/2023 Question: How to use the Debug Out function of J-Link OB on EK (Evaluation Kit) Answer: Renesas has equipped each EK (Evaluation Kit) for RA MCUs, such as EK-RA2E1, EK-RA2E2, EK-RA2L1, EK-RA2A1, etcEK-RA4M1、EK-RA4M2、EK-RA4M3 ...
Dec 14, 2023 - Buffering DAC8 Outputs with on-chip Op Amp on RA2A1 in FSP 3.0.0
The below attached project demonstrates the configuration and use of the RA2L1 Op Amp to buffer the output of the DAC08 using FSP 3.0.0 on the EK-RA2A1 kit.The program opens the DAC08 0 and DAC08 1 channels, opens the Op Amp and then starts the Op ...
Jun 10, 2021
Support Communities
Knowledge Base
