Evaluation Kit for RA6M3 MCU Group
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Description
The EK-RA6M3 evaluation kit enables users to seamlessly evaluate the features of the RA6M3 MCU Group and develop embedded systems applications using the Flexible Software Package (FSP) and e2studio IDE. Utilize rich on-board features along with your choice of popular ecosystem add-ons to bring your big ideas to life.
Getting Started
Running the Quick Start Example Project
- The EK-RA6M3 comes pre-programmed with a Quick Start example project (Provided with the example projects bundle).
- Power up the EK-RA6M3 board through the debug USB port (J10) using the micro USB device cable connected to a 5V power source. The white power LED will light up.
- The Quick Start example project will begin to execute blinking the red, green and blue user LEDs.
- Refer to the EK-RA6M3 – Quick Start Guide (PDF) to explore additional functionality of the Quick Start example project.
Developing Embedded Applications
- Modifying the Quick Start example project – Refer to the EK-RA6M3 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 RA6M3 MCU Group. These example projects can serve as excellent starting points for you to develop your custom applications.
Building a Custom Hardware
- Start by building a functional prototype – Utilize the EK-RA6M3 board with your choice of hundreds of popular ecosystem add-ons.
- Build custom hardware – Develop custom hardware by referring to the design and manufacturing information provided in the EK-RA6M3v1 - Design Package (ZIP | English, 日本語)
Features
- Special Feature Access
- Ethernet (RMII and PHY)
- USB High Speed host and device
- 32MB External QSPI Flash
- MCU Native Pin Access
- R7FA6M3AH3CFC MCU
- 120MHz, Arm Cortex®-M4 core
- 2MB Code Flash, 640kB SRAM
- 176 pins, LQFP package
- Native pin access through 4x 40-pin male headers
- MCU and USB current measurement points
- Ecosystem & System Control Access
- USB Full Speed host and device
- Multiple 5V input sources
- USB (Debug, Full Speed, High Speed)
- External power supply
- 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 (ETM, SWD & JTAG) – via J-Link, Arm® Keil® ULINKTM, IAR I-jetTM, 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
- Four most popular ecosystem expansions
- MikroElektronikaTM mikroBUS connector
- Two SeeedGrove® system (I2C) connectors
- Two Digilent PmodTM (SPI and UART) connectors
- ArduinoTM (Uno R3) connector
- MCU boot configuration jumper
- Kit Contents: EK-RA6M3 board, Micro USB device cable (type-A male to micro-B male), Micro USB host cable (type-A male to micro-B male), Ethernet patch cable
Documentation
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Design & Development
Software & Tools
Software & Tools
| Quick-Connect IoT PlatformQuick-Connect IoT platform enables fast prototyping by providing compatible hardware and software building blocks. | Other Hardware | Renesas |
| Renesas Flash Programmer (Programming GUI)Flash memory programming software [Support MCU/MPU and devices: RA, RE, RX, RL78, RH850, Renesas Synergy, Power Management, Renesas USB Power Delivery Family, ICs for Motor Driver/Actuator Driver, V850, 78KR, 78K0] | Programmer (Unit/SW) | Renesas |
| 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.Downloads:
Securing Data at Rest Utilizing the Renesas Security MPUEK-RA6M3 Example Project BundleRA Azure IoT Cloud Connectivity SolutionGetting Started with Low Power Applications Package Application ProjectRA AWS MQTT/TLS Cloud Connectivity Solution Application Project
Getting Started with Low Power Applications Package for RA6M3 and RA4 Groups Application ProjectInjecting and Updating Secure User Keys for RA Family – Application ProjectRA6 Secure Bootloader Using MCUboot and Internal Code FlashGetting Started with PWM Output with Sub Nanosecond Delay Application for RA Family - Application ProjectRenesas RA Family Exception Handling - Application ProjectEK-RA6M3 Example Project Bundle
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Software Package | Renesas |
| SEGGER™ J-Link™ Software and Documentation PackageSoftware utilities, firmware updates, and supporting documentation for the J-Link on-board programmer and debugger on the RA MCU kits. | Software Package | SEGGER |
Sample Code
Sample Code
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The Example Projects contained within the bundle show how to write code for the various Renesas Flexible Software
Package (FSP) modules supported by the EK-RA6M3 kit.
[Toolchains=GCC Arm Embedded|9.2.1.20191025] [Software=RA FSP|v1.0.0] [Board=EK-RA6M3] ZIP27.31 MB Related Files:
Compiler: GNU Arm Embedded IDE: e2 studio, Keil |
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MCUboot is a secure bootloader for 32-bit MCUs. It defines a common infrastructure for the bootloader,
defines system flash layout on microcontroller systems, and provides a secure bootloader that enables easy
software update
[Toolchains=GCC Arm Embedded|9.3.1.20200408] [Software=RA FSP|v4.2.0] [Board=EK-RA6M3;EK-RA6M4] ZIP29.00 MB Related Files:
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This application project discusses the considerations for securing Data at Rest in an embedded system and
provides guidelines on how to use the Security MPU hardware feature of the RA Family MCUs to implement
a secure Data at Rest solution. ZIP3.45 MB Related Files:
Compiler: ARMCC IDE: e2 studio |
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The application project uses the Flexible Software Package (FSP) of
the RA family|| the GNU GCC compiler|| and the integrated development environment e2 studio IDE to
demonstrate an exception handling flow for multiple possible faults. ZIP2.69 MB Related Files:
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The application example provided in the package uses AWS IoT Core. The detailed steps in this
document show first-time AWS IoT Core users how to configure the AWS IoT Core platform to run this
application example. ZIP4.89 MB Related Files:
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Some typical applications for PWM with nanosecond delays are power supply control, motor control, inverter
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[Toolchains=GCC Arm Embedded|9.2.1.20191025] [Software=RA FSP|v1.0.0] [Board=EK-RA6M3] ZIP3.00 MB Related Files:
Compiler: GNU Arm Embedded IDE: e2 studio |
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Certifications
The EK-RA6M3 meets the following certifications/standards. Refer to the EK-RA6M3 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
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