Overview
Description
Flexible Software Package Platform Installer
for RA Family
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e² studio is an Eclipse-based integrated development environment (IDE) for Renesas MCUs.
The platform installer provided for users of RA Family products will include the Flexible Software Package (FSP) with e² studio.
Download the installer from [Latest Version] above.
* The installer for Linux is available at [See All Versions].
Release Information
| Architecture | Ver. | Released |
|---|---|---|
| 64-bit version | V2025-12 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| 32-bit version (Note1) | V7.8.0 | Apr 20, 2020 |
Note
- We recommend to install e² studio by platform installer included FSP(Flexible Software Package).
- Henceforth, only the 64-bit version of the e² studio is to have regular updates. Updates to the 32-bit version of the e² studio, on the other hand, will be limited to essential modifications.
- Details of upgrade (See Tool News)
- Operating Environment
Information on Usage
| Installation | Building and Debugging | Generating Code |
|---|---|---|
| See the Web page on the FSP(Flexible Software Package) for the RA Family. | ||
FAQ
| Title |
|---|
| e² studio FAQs |
| Where can I find e² studio tutorial? |
| Project Migration from CS+ to e² studio |
Target Devices
Design & Development
Explore
Videos & Training
This video demonstrates how to show or hide toolbar buttons for each perspective in e² studio.
Additional Details
See the table below for features of the software and tools available for use with the e² studio on RA-family products.
For an overview of the functions and features of the e² studio, refer to e² studio (the general page).
Support for code generation and other useful functions for the RA family
| Tool name | Description |
|---|---|
| Smart Configurator | A GUI-based tool that provides support for downloading and importing middleware for code generation and configuring various settings |
| Smart Browser | A function that allows you to easily search and show the latest version of the hardware manual, technical updates, application notes, and tool news for the Renesas microcontroller you are using |
Compilers for the RA Family
| Supported Compiler | Information on Usage |
|---|---|
| Open Source GNU Arm Embedded |
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| IAR IAR C/C++ Compiler for ARM |
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| ARM ARM Compiler |
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Debugging tools for the RA Family
- E2 Emulator (Note1)
- E2 Emulator Lite (Note1)
- Segger J-Link (Note2)
Note
- Compatible with tools from IAR
- Product from a Renesas partner
QE: Tools for Particular Applications for the RA Family
- QE for Capacitive Touch: Development Assistance Tool for Capacitive Touch Sensors
- QE for BLE: Development Assistance Tool for Bluetooth® Low Energy
- QE for Display: Development Assistance Tool for Display Applications
- QE for AFE: Development Assistance Tool for Analog Front End
- QE for Motor: Development Assistance Tool for Motor Applications
Details: QE(Quick and Effective tool solution)
Simpler Development of IoT Devices Connectable with Cloud Service
The e² studio supports the development of software for IoT devices to be connectable with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Service. The e² studio offers the following powerful functions for FreeRTOS or Azure RTOS.
- Quick building after downloading the latest version of FreeRTOS or Azure RTOS project directly from GitHub®
- Assisting in configuring RTOS, all required drivers, network stacks (TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, and MQTT), and component libraries (Device Shadow, Azure RTOS NetX duo so on)(Note1)
- Embedding additional middleware and drivers (such as for USB and file-system support) in IoT devices
Note
- The settable components of RTOS are as follows: MQTT, Greengrass Discovery, Device Shadow, Azure RTOS NetX duo , Secure Sockets, and TCP/IP
- AWS and Amazon Web Services are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. (https://aws.amazon.com/trademark-guidelines/)
- Azure is a trademark owned by Microsoft Corporation and its affiliated companies. (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/intellectualproperty/Trademarks/)
- Microsoft has announced the open sourcing of Azure RTOS. Azure RTOS will now be provided by the Eclipse Foundation as Eclipse ThreadX. For details, see the Microsoft website.
- FreeRTOS is a trademark of Amazon Web Services, Inc. (http://www.openrtos.net/copyright.html)
- GitHub® is a trademark of GitHub, Inc. (https://github.com/logos)
- See below for building FreeRTOS projects in e² studio: Knowledge Base "Building FreeRTOS projects in e² studio"
Support
Support Communities
- Flashing into EK-RA6M3
Hi Renesas,I am very happy to work on the EK-RA6M2.But i am the beginner here.I installed e2 studio tool and created sample project. but it not flashing into board over USB. Connected at J11 USB for flashing. Note: Installed J-segger also.Please help me how ...
Dec 3, 2024 - E2Studio S7G2 Hot Plug-In
... E2Studio 5.2.0.020 - Ho to attach to a running target? - Forum Archives - Vault Archive - Renesas Community "Attach to target" in E2STUDIO for Renesas RA family - Forum - RA MCU - Renesas Community E2Lite “attach”, and register display - Forum - RA MCU - Renesas Community However, they seem to be primarily for other ...
Sep 26, 2022 - E2Studio S7G2 Hot Plug-In
... E2Studio 5.2.0.020 - Ho to attach to a running target? - Forum Archives - Vault Archive - Renesas Community "Attach to target" in E2STUDIO for Renesas RA family - Forum - RA MCU - Renesas Community E2Lite “attach”, and register display - Forum - RA MCU - Renesas Community However, they seem to be primarily for other ...
Sep 26, 2022
Knowledge Base
- Where Can I Find the e² studio Tutorials?
... e2 studio information web page for each device family. The manual shows basics of operation. It is recommended to read it through.e2 studio for RA Family: https://www.renesas.com/e2studio-rae2 studio for RZ Family: https://www.renesas.com/e2studio-rze2 studio ...
Dec 28, 2022 - Differences between e² studio and CS+ Integrated Development Environments
... studio, CS+. For more information, see the IDE Release Notes and the respective documentation. [Supported Device Families]e² studioCS+ (CS+ for CC) CS+ (CS+ for CA,CX) RX, RL78, RH850,RA, RZ, RE,Renesas Synergy™,RISC-V MCU RX, RL78, RH850 RL78, 78K, V850 [Supported Compilers]e² studio ...
Oct 9, 2024 - RA Family: Initializing and Loading SDRAM from OSPI and Code Flash
... during startup, configures OSPI_B flash, and demonstrates loading data from both Code Flash and OSPI into SDRAM using Renesas Flexible Software Package (BSP) in e2 studio for RA8P1 controller. Question How does the RA startup sequence initialize SDRAM and OSPI flash, and how is data copied from Code Flash ...
Jan 29, 2026
Support Communities
