Overview
Description
The EK-RA2A1 evaluation kit enables users to effortlessly evaluate the features of the RA2A1 MCU Group and develop embedded systems applications using Renesas' Flexible Software Package (FSP) and various IDEs.
Getting Started
Running the Quick Start Example Project
- The EK-RA2A1 board comes pre-programmed with a Quick Start example project (Provided with the example projects bundle).
- Power up the EK-RA2A1 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.
- The Quick Start example project will begin to execute blinking the red user LED.
- Refer to the EK-RA2A1 Quick Start Guide to explore additional functionality of the Quick Start example project.
Developing Embedded Applications
- Modifying the Quick Start example project – Refer to the EK-RA2A1 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 RA2A1 MCU group. These example projects can serve as excellent starting points for you to develop your custom applications.
Building Custom Hardware
- Start by building a functional prototype - Utilize the EK-RA2A1 board with your choice of ecosystem add-ons.
- Build custom hardware – Develop custom hardware by referring to the design and manufacturing information provided in the EK-RA2A1 v1 - Design Package (ZIP | English, 日本語)
Features
- MCU Native Pin Access:
- R7FA2A1AB3CFM MCU
- 48MHz, Arm Cortex®-M23 core
- 256kB Code Flash, 32kB SRAM
- 64-pin LQFP (10mm x 10mm x 1.7mm, 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
- Kit Contents: EK-RA2A1 v1 board, Micro USB device cable (type-A male to micro-B male)
Applications
Design & Development
Videos & Training
Kickstart IoT and embedded systems development using Renesas EK-RA2E1 and EK-RA2L1, Evaluation Kits for RA2E1 and RA2L1 MCU Groups. Familiarize yourself with the kit architecture, key features, quick start example project and many useful resources to begin innovating quickly.
Additional Videos
News & Blog Posts
Blog Post Jan 28, 2022 |
Blog Post Jan 28, 2022 |
Blog Post Nov 18, 2021 |
Blog Post Nov 11, 2021 |
Certifications
The EK-RA2A1 kit meets the following certifications/standards. Refer to the EK-RA2A1 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
Support
Support Communities
- CAN callback tx_isr not called (EK-RA2A1)
Hello,I have seen the multitude of forum posts about this topic, sadly i still cannot resolve my issue.I want to transmit and eventually receive CAN Messages with the CAN-bus.This with the EK-RA2A1 evaluation board. I have done all the steps correct i think:0, set ...
Nov 23, 2021 - EK-RA2A1 SPI slave interface
Hello, I am currently using the Arduino UNO as Master SPI and wants to configure the EK-RA2A1 as SPI slave device. Moreover, the basic configuration has been performed using the E2 Studio, but my question is how can program so that RA2A1 can receive the SPI messages. Any simple ...
Feb 14, 2022 - EK-RA2A1 Not Working With Keil J-Link and Does Not Support
... RA2A1 Development board with Keil J-Link. Does not support R7FA2A1AB3CFM processor. It supports R7FA2A1AB processor. I downloaded J-Link 7.64b version but still not supportedhttps://www.segger.com/downloads/supported-devices.php But EK-RA2A1 kit and R7FA2A1AB3CFM processor are programmed with e2studio program
Apr 15, 2022
Knowledge Base
- RA Family: Example of Composite USB PHID/PMSC Project for FSP 3.6.0
Last Updated: 03/03/2022 The below attached project for FSP 3.6.0 and the EK-RA2A1 kit demonstrates the use of a composite USB HID/MSC project. It uses a PMSC RAM disc with some default settings (so it isn't optimized) but it enumerates ...
Mar 3, 2022
Support Communities
Knowledge Base
