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Overview

The EK-RA2L1 evaluation kit enables users to effortlessly evaluate the features of the RA2L1 MCU Group and develop embedded systems applications using Renesas' Flexible Software Package (FSP) and e2 studio IDE. Utilize rich on-board features along with your choice of popular ecosystem add-ons to bring your big ideas to life.

The kit includes the EK‑RA2L1 v1 board and a micro‑USB device cable (Type‑A male to micro‑B male).

Getting Started

Running the Quick Start Example Project

  1. The EK-RA2L1 board comes pre-programmed with a quick start example project (source code provided in the EK-RA2L1 example project bundle).
  2. Power up the EK-RA2L1 board through the USB debug port (J10) using the micro USB device cable connected to a 5V power source. The white power LED will light up.
  3. The quick start example project will begin to execute blinking the blue user LED.
  4. Refer to the EK-RA2L1 – quick start guide to explore additional functionality of the quick start example project.

Developing Embedded Applications

  1. Modifying the quick start example project – refer to the EK-RA2L1 Quick Start Guide for instructions on importing, modifying and building the quick start example project.
  2. Start with one of the many other example projects (provided in the EK-RA2L1 example project's bundle) – choose from many example projects to learn about different peripherals of the RA2L1 MCU group. These example projects can serve as excellent starting points for you to develop your custom applications.

Building Custom Hardware

  1. Start by building a functional prototype - utilize the EK-RA2L1 board with your choice of ecosystem add-ons.
  2. Build custom hardware – develop custom hardware by referring to the design and manufacturing information provided in the EK-RA2L1 design package.

Features

  • MCU Native Pin Access
    • R7FA2L1AB2DFP MCU
    • 48MHz, Arm Cortex®-M23 core
    • 256KB Code Flash, 32KB SRAM
    • 100-pin LQFP (14mm x 14mm x 1.7mm, 0.5mm pitch)
    • Native pin access through prototype friendly male headers
    • MCU current measurement points
  • Ecosystem & System Control Access
    • Multiple 5V input sources
      • USB (debug)
      • External power supply
    • SEGGER J-LinkTM on-board programmer and debugger
    • Debug modes
    • 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
    • Five most popular ecosystem expansions
      • MikroElektronika™ mikroBUS connector
      • SparkFun® Qwiic® connector
      • Two SeeedGrove® system (I2C and analog) connectors
      • Two Digilent Pmod™ (SPI and UART) connectors
      • Arduino™ (Uno R3) connector
    • MCU boot configuration

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EK-RA2L1 Evaluation Board

Evaluation Kit for RA2L1 MCU Group

RTK7EKA2L1S00001BE Active
Description:Evaluation Kit for RA2L1 MCU Group
HTS (US):8471.50.0150
ECCN (US):3A991.a.2
SPQ:1
Pb (Lead) Free:No
Assembly Location:UNITED KINGDOM

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Support Communities

  1. EK-RA2L1 Can Problem

    Hi, I have already posted a question on https://renesasrulz.com/ra/f/forum/18309/ek-ra2l1-can-module-not-working/60498?focus=true and unable to reply on that post. I have followed the instruction as per the post indicated. I ...

    Aug 5, 2021
  2. EK-RA2L1 Evaluation Kit Flash Programming Problem.

    Hi, I have EK-RA2L1 Evaluation Kit and I want to implement blinky project on this. But there's a problem about programming issue. I couldn't program the MCU on this kit.1- I've created Bare Metal Blink Project from RA Smart Configurator for IAR Toolchain. I've ...

    Apr 23, 2021
  3. ID Code verification problem EK-RA2L1

    Hello, I'm trying to flash the MCU but "ID Code verification" window appearing. I don't know the ID code, how can I find? Is there any solution to fix this problem?  Edit : Lastly a .bin file downloaded to the MCU This thread was automatically locked due to age.

    Feb 16, 2021
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Knowledge Base

  1. RA Family: How to use the Debug Out function of J-Link OB on EK (Evaluation Kit)

    Last Updated: 12/14/2023 Question: How to use the Debug Out function of J-Link OB on EK (Evaluation Kit) Answer: Renesas has equipped each EK (Evaluation Kit) for RA MCUs, such as EK-RA2E1, EK-RA2E2, EK-RA2L1, EK-RA2A1, etcEK-RA4M1、EK-RA4M2、EK-RA4M3 ...

    Dec 14, 2023
  2. Running RA2L1 UART at 1MBps Example

    Last Updated: 11/30/2021   The attached project using e2studio v3.3.0 and with an EK-RA2L1 board runs the UART at 1MBps without issue. In project Properties, make sure Baud Rate Modulation is Enabled and set baud rate to 1000000. See the below output display:     Suitable ...

    Nov 30, 2021
  3. RA Family: Using ADC Compare Window Feature with FSP Example

    Last Updated: 12/01/2021   The attached project using e2studio v3.3.0 and an EK-RA2L1 board to show how to use the ADC Compare Window feature. This feature isn't yet supported directly with FSP, so some additional code needs to be added to enable the ...

    Dec 1, 2021
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