Overview
Description
The RA4E1 Fast Prototyping Board comes equipped with an R7FA4E10D2CFM microcontroller and is an evaluation board specialized for prototype development for a variety of applications. It has a built-in SEGGER J-Link™ emulator circuit so you can write and debug programs without additional tools. In addition, with Arduino Uno and Pmod™ interfaces included standard and through-hole access to all pins of the microcontroller, and so on, it has high expandability.
Sample software is available to demonstrate the functionality of the RA4E1 MCU and for connecting between the RA4E1 Fast Prototyping Board and various wireless modules or various sensor modules.
Please use Bluetooth®, LoRa®, and Wi-Fi according to the radio regulations of each country during use.
Features
- RA4E1 32‑bit microcontroller (64‑pin)
- 10 mm × 10 mm × 1.70 mm, 0.5 mm pitch
- Memory: 512KB ROM, 128KB RAM
- No additional tools are required for program debugging and writing with the built-in SEGGER J-Link™ emulator circuit
- Through-holes with access to all of the pins of the microcontroller
- Arduino Uno and Pmod™ interfaces come standard
- Support for various RA4E1 software and tools
Applications
Documentation
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| Quick Start Guide | PDF 735 KB 日本語 | |
| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 1.21 MB 日本語 | |
| PCB Design Files | FPB-RA4E1 v1 - Design Package
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| Application Note |
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643 KB
The FPB-RA4E1 example project shows how to write code for various Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) modules supported by the FPB-RA4E1 kit. The Flexible Software Package provides an optimized, easy-to-use, scalable, and high-quality software solution for embedded system design.
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2.87 MB
AI-generated Summary:
Low Power Modes (LPM) reduce the effective power consumption of RA microcontrollers by stopping the CPU and selectively operating peripherals and oscillators. Four LPM types are supported: Sleep, Software Standby, Snooze, and Deep Software Standby modes, each offering different power savings and peripheral availability. The document details configuring LPMs, clock source changes at run-time, peripheral operations during LPM, and transitioning between modes. It includes example projects demonstrating LPM usage, FSP configuration steps, and debugging methods across various RA kits, enabling efficient low power application development.
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AI-generated Summary:
The Low Power Applications Package provides multiple application projects for Renesas RA family microcontrollers, including EK-RA2L1, EK-RA6M3, FPB-RA6E1, and FPB-RA4E1. It includes code and documentation for clock switching and operable long timer functions in low power modes. Users can access detailed application notes and example projects organized by device group. The package supports efficient low power management and offers links to product information, support forums, and software packages. It emphasizes reading included documents before use and outlines revision history and legal disclaimers related to product use and intellectual property.
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3.44 MB
AI-generated Summary:
Low-power data logging systems operate by intermittently acquiring sensor data using RA4E1 or RA6E1 MCUs in Snooze mode during Software Standby mode. The system triggers A/D conversions every 30 minutes via timers, stores results using the Data Transfer Controller, and evaluates data levels with the Data Operation Circuit. If data exceeds thresholds, the MCU exits low-power mode to transmit data via UART. The system also supports user-initiated data transmission and periodic data output every 24 hours. Key peripherals include ADC, DTC, AGT timers, RTC, ELC, DOC, and low-power modes, all managed via Renesas e2 studio IDE and Flexible Software Package.
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3.90 MB
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MCUboot provides a secure bootloader framework for 32-bit MCUs, enabling secure booting and fail-safe firmware updates using internal code flash. It supports multiple update strategies including Overwrite, Swap, and Direct Execute-in-Place (DXIP), each with distinct advantages and trade-offs. The bootloader authenticates firmware images using RSA or ECDSA signatures and SHA-256 hashing. Integration with Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) simplifies creating a Root of Trust and supports TrustZone-based designs. Example projects demonstrate usage on EK-RA4M3 kits with FSP v5.2.0, covering multi-image and single-image configurations. Development requires e2 studio IDE, FSP, SEGGER J-Link, and Python. The document guides through project setup, bootloader creation, application signing, and update modes, providing a comprehensive framework for secure firmware management on Renesas RA MCUs.
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| Flyer | PDF 412 KB | |
| Presentation | PDF 7.02 MB | |
| Flyer | PDF 508 KB 日本語 | |
| Report | PDF 187 KB 日本語 | |
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Design & Development
Software & Tools
Software & Tools
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| QuickConnect Platform QuickConnect platform enables fast prototyping by providing compatible hardware and software building blocks.
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Software and Hardware Development Tools | Renesas |
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Sample Code
Sample Code
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| Sample Code | FPB-RA4E1 Example Project Bundle
[Software=RA FSP],[Board=FPB-RA4E1]
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11.58 MB
IDE:
e2 studio/GCC/AC6, IAR, Keil MDK
The FPB-RA4E1 example project shows how to write code for various Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) modules supported by the FPB-RA4E1 kit. The Flexible Software Package provides an optimized, easy-to-use, scalable, and high-quality software solution for embedded system design.
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| Sample Code | LPM Application Package
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| Sample Code | Low Power Application for FPB-RA4E1 or FPB-RA6E1
[Toolchain: GCC ARM Embedded Toolchain version 10.3.1.20210428][Software=RA FSP|v4.1.0]
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3.35 MB
Compiler:
GNUARM-None
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e2 studio
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| Sample Code | RA4 Secure Bootloader Using MCUboot and Internal Code Flash - Sample Code
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Product Options
| Part Number | Status | Stock | Budgetary Price (USD) | Sampleable |
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| RTK7FPA4E1S00001BE | Active | In Stock | 1u | $20.47 | Available |
Videos & Training
Additional Videos
News & Blog Posts
Blog Post Jan 28, 2022 |
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Blog Post Nov 18, 2021 |
Blog Post Nov 11, 2021 |
Partners
Zephyr Project
The Zephyr Project is an open-source, scalable real‑time operating system (RTOS) designed for resource-constrained embedded systems and supports a wide range of hardware architectures and development boards. For the Renesas RA4E1 Fast Prototyping Board, Zephyr provides focused documentation covering board features, supported peripherals, and basic build, flashing, and debugging workflows to help developers quickly get started.
See the Zephyr Project RA4E1 Fast Prototyping Board Documentation
Support
Support Communities
- FPB-RA4E1 DAC value
Hello all, I am using FPB-RA4E1 with e2 studio to get a DAC output voltage. When I enter the value for DADR register as 1 I see an output voltage of 1.5Volts and similarly 3.3Volts when I assign 4095. My code for hal entry is given below ...
Apr 3, 2023 - FPB-RA4E1 USB Serial port not detected
Hello, I am trying to program a project related to PCDC USB. When I connect FPB-RA4E1 development kit to my PC using J9 micro USB port, the kit is not detected(no serial port related to the board is available). I want to stablish communication to send data to ...
Sep 16, 2024 - FPB-RA4E1 - UART
Hi all, I just got my new FPB-RA4E1 board to practice with. I am trying to print out "Hello, World" and display it on Tera Term using the FPB-RA4E1 board but I am not able to select serial on tera term when I connect the board to my ...
Mar 10, 2024
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