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Overview

The EK-RA6M1 evaluation kit enables users to effortlessly evaluate the features of the RA6M1 MCU Group and develop embedded systems applications using Renesas' Flexible Software Package (FSP) and various IDEs.

Getting Started

Running the Quick Start Example Project

  1. The EK-RA6M1 board comes pre-programmed with a quick start example project (provided with the example projects bundle).
  2. Power up the EK-RA6M1 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.
  3. The quick start example project will begin to execute blinking the red user LED.
  4. Refer to the EK-RA6M1 – Quick Start Guide (PDF | English, 日本語) to explore additional functionality of the quick start example project.

Developing Embedded Applications

  1. Modifying the quick start example project – refer to the EK-RA6M1 Quick Start Guide for instructions on importing, modifying, and building the quick start example project.
  2. 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 RA6M1 MCU Group. These example projects can serve as excellent starting points for you to develop your custom applications.

Building Custom Hardware

  1. Start by building a functional prototype - utilize the EK-RA6M1 board with your choice of ecosystem add-ons.
  2. Build custom hardware – develop custom hardware by referring to the design and manufacturing information provided in the EK-RA6M1 v1 - Design Package (ZIP | English, 日本語)

Features

  • MCU Native Pin Access
    • R7FA6M1AD3CFP MCU
    • 120MHz, Arm Cortex®-M4 core
    • 512KB Code Flash, 256KB SRAM
    • 100 pins, LQFP package, 14mm x 14mm x 1.70mm, 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

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EK-RA6M1 Evaluation Board

Evaluation Kit for RA6M1 MCU Group

RTK7EKA6M1S00001BU Active
Description:Evaluation Kit for RA6M1 MCU Group
HTS (US):8471.50.0150
ECCN (US):3A991.a.2
SPQ:1
Pb (Lead) Free:No
Assembly Location:CHINA

Add-on Hardware

Additional boards that work with this platform. Some may be required for full functionality or to evaluate specific features.

Evaluation Kit for RA6M2 MCU Group

EK-RA6M2 Active
Enables evaluation of the RA6M2 MCU with built‑in debugging and expandability. Designed to simplify embedded application development.

Evaluation Kit for RA6M3 MCU Group

EK-RA6M3 Active
Provides a feature‑rich platform to evaluate the RA6M3 MCU. Supports advanced embedded development and rapid prototyping.

Evaluation Kit for RA6M4 MCU Group

EK-RA6M4 Active
Evaluate the RA6M4 MCU with a versatile development platform for prototyping and application development. Built‑in debugging and extensive ecosystem support accelerate bring‑up and testing.

Evaluation Kit for RA6M5 MCU Group

EK-RA6M5 Active
Evaluate the RA6M5 MCU with a scalable development platform for high‑performance embedded applications. Built‑in debugging and examples accelerate prototyping and testing.

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  1. Internal Clock details EK-RA6M1

    Hi, From the EK-RA6M1 description I could see that it uses a R7FA6M1AD3CFP microcontroller.  My question was can the stock EK-RA6M1 execute the instructions at 120 Mhz using the internal clock or will I have to solder an external 120 Mhz clock on the board tp get 120 ...

    Oct 6, 2020
  2. Some Questions for Bootloader on R7FA6M1AD3CFM (Test on EK-RA6M1)I'm currently trying to create the MCU Boot project for the RA6M1 As a guide I use the document https://www.renesas.com/us/en/document/apn/ra6-basic-secure-bootloader-using-mcuboot-and-internal-code-flash from Renesas. I have my blinking application runs and also the MCU Boot part is also on the controller, that's mean, if I set the Boot / Config Jumper to Boot position I can see the USB-Device in my windows device manager   But I can't use XModem to transfer the new blinking appication. But this should not be part of my question, because you should not do my troubleshooting here. Rather, I want to know, with this jumper I operate the MD pin to jump into the bootloader part, right? If I haven't  this PIN on the outside of my bord, is there still a way to get into this mode via software to address the bootloader part? Or does anyone know of a way to implement a bootloader that only works with the jumper setting internal flash. And I can use the XMODEM on a Serial Interface like UART? Thanks for your help and I hope you understand my english !

    I'm currently trying to create the MCU Boot project for the RA6M1 As a guide I use the document https://www.renesas.com/us/en/document/apn/ra6-basic-secure-bootloader-using-mcuboot-and-internal-code-flash from Renesas. I have my ...

    Aug 22, 2024
  3. RA6M1(EK-RA6M1) ADC read issues

    HI Team, I am working on a simple ADC reading with a potentiometer below is the code don but i am confused which channel to read. I have selected the ADC0 --> AN05 as P014 and i am reading the same below but my values in register are not updating.  This ...

    Apr 5, 2023
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Knowledge Base

  1. RA Family: How to use the Debug Out function of J-Link OB on EK (Evaluation Kit)

    ... each EK (Evaluation Kit) for RA MCUs, such as EK-RA2E1, EK-RA2E2, EK-RA2L1, EK-RA2A1, etcEK-RA4M1、EK-RA4M2、EK-RA4M3、EK-RA4W1、EK-RA6M1、EK-RA6M2, EK-RA6M3, EK-RA6M4, EK-RA6M5, etc., all EKs come with J-Link OB (On-Board Debugger), which means that the ...

    Dec 14, 2023
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