Evaluation Kit for RA4W1 MCU Group
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Overview
The EK-RA4W1 evaluation kit enables users to effortlessly evaluate the features of the RA4W1 MCU Group and develop embedded systems applications using Renesas' Flexible Software Package (FSP) and various IDEs.
Getting Started
Running the Quick Start Example Project
- Power up the EK-RA4W1 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-RA4W1 – Quick Start Guide (ZIP) to explore additional functionality of the Quick Start example project.
Developing Embedded Applications
- Modifying the Quick Start example project – Refer to the EK-RA4W1 Quick Start Guide for instructions on importing, modifying and building the Quick Start example project.
- Start with one of the many other example projects – Choose from many example projects to learn about different peripherals of the RA4W1 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-RA4W1 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-RA4W1 design package.
Certifications
The EK-RA4W1 kit meets several certifications/standards. Refer to the for the disclaimer, precautions and details on the certifications.
EK-RA4W1 Kit
EK-RA4W1 Board
- Kit Contents: EK-RA4W1 board
- MCU Native Pin Access
- R7FA4W1AD2CNG MCU
- 48MHz, Arm Cortex®-M4 core
- 512kB Code Flash, 96kB SRAM
- 56 pins, QFN package
- MCU headers: 28 pins x2
- MCU current measurement points
- Ecosystem & System Control Access
- USB Full Speed device
- 5V input through USB debug
- Debug on-board (Segger J-Link®)
- One Digilent PmodTM (SPI)
- User LED
- Mechanical user button
- MCU boot configuration jumper
- ArduinoTM UNO connector
Documentation
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PDF1.23 MB Related Files: Other
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Flyer
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Manual - Development Tools
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Presentation
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ZIP1.39 MB
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Schematic
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Design & Development
Software & Tool Pages
| Title | Type | Company |
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| e² studioEclipse-based Renesas integrated development environment (IDE). [Support MCU/MPU: RA, RE, RX, RL78, RH850, Renesas Synergy, RZ] (Note: You need to install compiler separately as an additional software) (Note: No separate e² studio installation required for RA FSP, this will be installed as part of the FSP with e² studio installer (Platform Installer) on GitHub.) Downloads: |
IDE and Coding Tool | 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: |
Software Package | Renesas |
Sample Code
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| Related Files: QE for BLE[RA,RE] Sample Projects and Dedicated Programs for the R_BLE Scripts | Sample Code |
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| Related Files: RA4W1 group Environmental sensor network solution control sample software for building / HVAC | Sample Code |
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