Overview

Description

Easy-to-use hardware platform for Voice User Interface (VUI) solutions based on the RA8M1 MCU.

This VUI partner-enabled solution is based on the RA family of 32-bit MCUs. The hardware platform is used for all VUI partner enabled solutions provided by Renesas within the Renesas Ready Partner Network. It demonstrates how easy it is to control your system with a simple voice command interface without extensive coding experience or in-house expertise.

With the powerful RA8M1 MCU, you will build an enhanced working solution to recognize and execute your own voice commands and can deploy the Natural Language Understanding (NLU) model in a complete end-to-end AI / ML Voice solution.

Features

  • Hardware Features:
    • Complete solution with accessories included to jumpstart development
    • Based on RA8M1 480 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M85 MCU
    • Connectivity
      • 1 x USB micro AB FS for main MCU
      • SEGGER J-Link® OB interface
      • 1x PMOD connector and 1x Aux port
    • 2x MEMS AMIC and 2x MEMS DMIC, 6 additional MEMS DMIC on Mic-board
    • 1x stereo audio headphone jack (mono output on both channels per main board and Mic-board)
    • Onboard debug interface for JTAG or SWD debug port
  • Software Features:
    • Includes cloud-based development tools DSpotter or DSpotterNLU from Renesas Ready ecosystem partner, Cyberon
    • User's manual, quick start guide, etc. are available

Applications

Applications

  • End point AI / ML-based VUI applications for:
    • Home Automation
    • Consumer Electronics
    • Building Automation
    • City Infrastructure
    • Industrial Automation
    • Smart Agriculture
    • Transportation
    • Logistics
    • Healthcare

Documentation

Type Title Date
Quick Start Guide PDF 918 KB
Flyer PDF 301 KB
Quick Start Guide PDF 555 KB
Schematic Log in to Download ZIP 4.35 MB
Brochure PDF 3.63 MB
Manual - Development Tools PDF 583 KB
Product Brief PDF 382 KB 日本語
Flyer PDF 656 KB
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Design & Development

Software & Tools

Software & Tools

Software title
Software type
Company
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.
Software Package Renesas
Reality AI Tools
Reality AI Tools® users automatically explore sensor data and generate optimized models.
Solution Toolkit Renesas
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Sample Code

Videos & Training

RA8 Series CM85-based MCUs Running Cyberon NLU

The RA8 is the industry’s first series of Arm® Cortex®-M85 MCUs that are the ideal platform for voice-enabled edge and endpoint devices. Cyberon’s Natural Language Understanding software leverages the exceptional performance of RA8 MCUs, as well as the secure, low-power operation.

News & Blog Posts

Blog Post Jun 1, 2024