Overview
Description
The RA2L2 Evaluation Kit features the RA2L2 MCU, providing a versatile platform for prototype development across various applications. Designed for ease of use, this evaluation board includes a built-in SEGGER J-Link™ emulator, enabling program writing and debugging without the need for additional tools. It offers extensive expandability with standard interfaces such as Arduino Uno™, Pmod™, Qwiic, Grove® (not included), and mikroBUS™ (not included), as well as through-hole access to all microcontroller pins. Additionally, the kit is equipped with a USB Type-C interface, sink screw terminal, and a VBUS monitor circuit for evaluating the USB Type-C Upstream Facing Port (UFP). Ideal for seamless integration and testing, the RA2L2 Evaluation Kit ensures high flexibility and functionality for developers.
Features
- MCU Native Pin Access
- R7FA2L2094CFM MCU
- 48MHz, Arm Cortex®-M23 core
- 128KB Code Flash, 16KB SRAM
- 64-pin LQFP (10mm x 10mm x 1.7mm, 0.5mm pitch)
- Native pin access through prototype-friendly male headers
- MCU current measurement points
- Special Feature Access
- CAN bus with CAN bus transceiver
- Ecosystem & System Control Access
- Three 5V input sources
- USB (debug)
- USB (full-speed)
- External power supply
- SEGGER J-Link™ on-board programmer and debugger
- Debug modes
- Debug Onboard (SWD) – via J-Link
- Debug Out (SWD) – via J-Link
- Debug In (ETM, SWD & JTAG) – via J-Link, Arm® Keil® ULINK™, IAR I-jet™, Renesas E2/E2 Lite, etc.
- 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 (not fitted)
- SparkFun® Qwiic® connector
- Two SeeedGrove® system (I2C and analog) connectors (not fitted)
- Two Digilent Pmod™ (SPI and UART) connectors
- Arduino™ (Uno R3) connector
- MCU boot configuration jumper
- USB 2.0 Type-C™ Sink (screw terminal)
- USB 2.0 Type-C VBUS monitoring circuit
- Three 5V input sources
- Kit Contents: EK-RA2L2 v1 board, Micro USB device cable (USB Type-A male to micro-B male), USB 2.0 Type-C device cable (USB 2.0 Type-C male to USB 2.0 Type-C male)
Applications
Documentation
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| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 2.32 MB 日本語 | |
| Quick Start Guide |
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1.55 MB
日本語
The EK-RA2L2 evaluation kit features the RA2L2 MCU and provides a versatile platform for prototyping a wide range of applications. This guide outlines kit contents, LED control sample behavior, and steps for running, customizing, and debugging the quick start project using FSP and e² studio. It also directs users to supporting tools, sample bundles, and documentation available for EK-RA2L2.
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| PCB Design Files | EK-RA2L2 v1 - Design Package
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| Application Note |
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4.55 MB
日本語
Learn how to implement environmental sensor monitoring on the EK‑RA2L2 as a migration example of the RA2L2 MCU USB Type‑C reference design. This application note explains USB Type‑C CC detection and sensor data logging, and describes how to display date and time, temperature, humidity, illuminance, and USB connection status on a Pmod OLED.
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606 KB
The EK-RA2L2 example project shows how to write code for various Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) modules supported by the EK-RA2L2 kit. The Flexible Software Package provides an optimized, easy-to-use, scalable, and high-quality software solution for embedded system design.
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| Application Note |
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6.16 MB
Clear, step‑by‑step instructions guide developers in building a secure bootloader using the MCUboot module with TinyCrypt, enhancing security for applications targeting Renesas RA0 and RA2 series MCUs. This application note also outlines project configuration requirements and system startup procedures.
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| Tool News - Release | PDF 261 KB 日本語 | |
| Report | PDF 187 KB 日本語 | |
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Design & Development
Software & Tools
Software & Tools
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| RA Flexible Software Package (FSP) FSP is an enhanced software package designed to provide easy-to-use, scalable, high-quality software for embedded system designs using Renesas RA Family of Arm Microcontrollers.
Note: FSP with e² studio Installer (Platform Installer) will install the e² studio tool, FSP packs, GCC toolchain, and Segger J-Link drivers required to use this software. No additional installations are required.
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Software Package | Renesas |
| QE for USB: A Dedicated Tool for USB Debugging assistance tool for developing systems which use the USB [Plugin for Renesas IDE "e² studio"] [Support MCU/MPU: RX, RL78, RA]
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Solution Toolkit | Renesas |
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Sample Code
Sample Code
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| Sample Code | Monitoring of Environment Sensors with the EK-RA2L2 - Sample Code
[Software=RA Flexible Software Package|v6.3.0],[Toolchains=GNU Arm Embedded|13.2.1.arm-13-7]
ZIP
100.52 MB
日本語
Learn how to implement environmental sensor monitoring on the EK‑RA2L2 using a USB Type‑C reference design for RA2L2 MCUs. The sample code demonstrates USB Type‑C CC detection, intermittent environmental sensor measurements using an RTC, and sensor data logging. It also supports real-time display of date and time, sensor data, and USB connection status on a Pmod OLED, as well as transmission of log data to a PC. This makes the sample code ideal for evaluation and demonstration purposes.
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| Sample Code | EK-RA2L2 Example Project Bundle
The EK-RA2L2 example project shows how to write code for various Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) modules supported by the EK-RA2L2 kit. The Flexible Software Package provides an optimized, easy-to-use, scalable, and high-quality software solution for embedded system design.
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| Sample Code | Quick-Start Example Project for EK-RA2L2
The EK-RA2L2 example project demonstrates the capabilities of the EK and FSP by using multiple peripherals. The project initializes the USB, ADC, and GPIO modules with control via a USB Comm Device class terminal. Once programmed, the user can control the board using the board buttons and view the regularly updated board configuration on the kit’s information screen.
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6.56 MB
Learn how to build a secure bootloader for Renesas RA0 and RA2 MCUs using MCUboot with TinyCrypt. This sample package includes bootloader and example application projects to help you implement secure boot functionality.
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Product Options
| Part Number | Status | Stock | Budgetary Price (USD) | Sampleable |
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| RTK7EKA2L2S00001BJ | Active | In Stock | 1u | $38.16 | Available |
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News & Blog Posts
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Support
Support Communities
- How to update firmware via USB for HID Sensor on EK-RA2L2?
Hello everyone, I’m currently working on the Renesas EK-RA2L2 Development Kit, which connects to a PC through the USB-C port and functions as a USB HID Sensor device. Now I’d like to add firmware update capability over the same USB-C connection — either by using the ...
Nov 10, 2025 - RA8M1 I3C HDR-DDR MODE
... ra-fsp-examples/tree/1be7d72c9e208c4fc8a47628f6d591d818e6227d/example_projects/ek_ra8m2/i3c_slave Check action items - EK-RA8M1, EK-RA8D1, EK-RA4L1, EK-RA2L2: Use a 1 kΩ resistor. For EK-RA8M1: Master Board Slave Board ------------- ------------ I3C_SDA0 (J27:2) ----> I3C_SDA0 (J27:2) I3C_SCL0 (J27 ...
Mar 10, 2026
Knowledge Base
- RA Family: Low Power Modes with USB Type-C Interface
... source - VBUS status change detection. Following example show a basic example setup for using "Sleep" LPM mode with USBCC configured in "Sink Only Mode", for EK-RA2L2 Kit. In this example, RA2L2 enters Sleep mode when device is powered on without USB Type-C receptacle plugged-in. However, as soon ...
Jan 29, 2026
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