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Description

The Renesas Starter Kit+ for RX72M is the perfect starter kit for developers who are new to the RX72M (Code Flash 4MB, Pin Count 224-pin). The kit includes an LCD display module and an on-chip debugging emulator. The integrated development environment is provided by Renesas Web, so you can start evaluating RX72M immediately after opening the box. Please use this product to experience the performance and functions of the RX72M.

Features

  • Devices: RX72M (R5F572MNDDBD: Code Flash 4MB, Pin Count 224-pin), or RX72M (R5F572MNHDBD: Supported Encrypt Function, Code Flash 4MB, Pin Count 224-pin)
  • 1 channel EtherCAT® can be evaluated.
  • RX72M builds in Trusted Secure IP. AES encryption function and robust key management can be evaluated Note1.
  • Equipped with an SD slot for SDHI evaluation.
  • 1 channel USB Function and 1 channel USB Host can be evaluated.
  • In addition, RSPI (Renesas Serial Peripheral Interface), QSPI (Quad Serial Peripheral Interface), etc. can be evaluated.
  • Sample codes will be available in Renesas Web site. They make it easy to understand the coding technique.
  • Required IBM-PC compatible PC (need USB interface, Processor 1GHz over), OS: Windows 10/8.1/8/7 (other than the listed OS is not supported)
    Note: The product part number (ordering number) differs according to whether or not the MCU includes the encryption function.

Applications

Type Title Date
Manual - Development Tools PDF 687 KB 日本語
Manual - Development Tools PDF 950 KB 日本語
Manual - Development Tools PDF 1.40 MB 日本語
Application Note PDF 3.99 MB 日本語
The MCUboot FIT module is a FIT module created on the basis of MCUboot. When users create a bootloader, they can easily embed MCUboot into it by using this FIT module. In addition, MCUboot FIT uses Renesas security IP (TSIP and RSIP), which enable secure user key concealment and faster decryption.
Application Note PDF 657 KB 日本語
The lightweight IP (lwIP) driver FIT module integrates with Firmware Integration Technology (FIT) and provides a porting layer for the lwIP FIT module, which is configured from the lwIP open-source software, on RX group microcontrollers. This FIT module is for use with the lwIP FIT module (r_lwip_rx, lwIP) as the upper layer and supports Ethernet communications in conformance with the TCP/IP.
Application Note PDF 407 KB 日本語
The lightweight IP (lwIP) module FIT module integrates with Firmware Integration Technology (FIT) and is generated from lightweight IP (lwIP), which is released as open-source software, by using the FIT. This FIT module is used in combination with the lightweight IP (lwIP) driver FIT module (r_lwip_driver_rx).
Application Note PDF 2.27 MB 日本語
This application note describes a sample program of a slave device applied to semiconductor manufacturing equipment in EtherCAT® communication, which is one of the industrial Ethernet communication protocols. This application note mainly describes the firmware update function (ETG.5003.2) using the File Access over EtherCAT (FoE) protocol.
Application Note PDF 1.41 MB 日本語
AI-generated Summary: The RX72M Communication Board facilitates EtherCAT communication for industrial network evaluation using the RX72M microcontroller. It operates at 240 MHz with 4 MB code flash and supports multiple boot modes. The board connects via Ethernet and JTAG, powered by DC 5 V through a DC jack or USB. Development requires CCRX compiler, e2Studio IDE, and EtherCAT Slave Stack Code. The manual details setup, programming, debugging, and integration with TwinCAT software for real-time control and network scanning.
Application Note PDF 531 KB
AI-generated Summary: The Renesas Starter Kit sample code for the RX72M Group provides a complete development environment including an evaluation board, debugger, and peripheral sample code. It supports the CS+ IDE (v8.12.00) and CC-RX compiler (v3.06.00). Users can install the package, open sample projects, and explore source code organized by peripheral functions. Each project includes detailed descriptions and main C source files demonstrating peripheral initialization and functionality. Support and updates are available via the Renesas website. Revision 2.00 updates the System_BootLoader sample and development tools.
Application Note PDF 605 KB
AI-generated Summary: The document guides users through setting up the development environment and importing sample projects for the RX72M Group using e2 studio and Renesas CC-RX compiler. It details installation steps, workspace creation, project import from a zip archive, and navigating sample source code. The sample code demonstrates peripheral initialization and includes main C source files. The package contains application note zip files but does not specify PCB design files such as BOM, schematics, or Gerber files.
Application Note PDF 940 KB 日本語
Tool News - Note PDF 139 KB 日本語
Tool News - Release PDF 210 KB 日本語
Tool News - Release PDF 236 KB 日本語
Tool News - Note PDF 219 KB 日本語
PCB Design Files
Log in to Download ZIP 1002 KB 日本語
Tool News - Note PDF 190 KB 日本語
Application Note PDF 477 KB 日本語
AI-generated Summary: This document details general precautions for handling microprocessing and microcontroller units, emphasizing protection against electrostatic discharge, proper power-on processing, and correct signal input during power-off. It advises on handling unused pins, clock signal stability, and avoiding access to reserved addresses. Differences between product variants require system evaluation. It also covers disclaimers and precautions for using the Renesas Starter Kit+, including EMC considerations and recommended usage environments. Additionally, it outlines how to use the manual and lists related documents for the RX72M platform.
Tool News - Release PDF 392 KB 日本語
Manual - Development Tools PDF 182 KB
Manual - Development Tools PDF 6.70 MB 日本語
Manual - Development Tools PDF 3.19 MB 日本語
Manual - Development Tools PDF 7.68 MB 日本語
Manual - Development Tools PDF 2.68 MB 日本語
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Software & Tools

Software Downloads

Type Title Date
Board Description File ZIP 2 KB
Board Description File ZIP 2 KB
Software & Tools - Other
Log in to Download ZIP 820.81 MB
Software & Tools - Other
Log in to Download ZIP 96.29 MB
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Sample Code

Sample Code

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Sample Code
[Software=RX Driver Package|V1.49],[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.07.00;GNURX|V8.3.0.202411;IAR Compiler for RX|v.5.10.1]
Log in to Download ZIP 92.22 MB
Application: Appliances, Building Automation
Compiler: CC-RX, GNURX, ICCRX Function: Driver or Library IDE: e² studio, IAR EWRX
Sample Code
[Software=RX Driver Package|V1.50],[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.07;GNURX|14.2.0.202505]
Log in to Download ZIP 37.17 MB Compiler: CC-RX, GNURX Function: Driver or Library IDE: e2 studio
Sample Code
[Software=RX Driver Package|V1.50],[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.07;GNURX|14.2.0.202505]
Log in to Download ZIP 2.78 MB Compiler: CC-RX, GNURX Function: Driver or Library IDE: e2 studio
Sample Code
[Software=RX Driver Package|V1.43],[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.07]
Log in to Download ZIP 8.22 MB 日本語
Application: Consumer Electronics, Industrial
Compiler: CC-RX Function: Protocol IDE: e2 studio
This application note describes a sample program of a slave device applied to semiconductor manufacturing equipment in EtherCAT® communication, which is one of the industrial Ethernet communication protocols. This application note mainly describes the firmware update function (ETG.5003.2) using the File Access over EtherCAT (FoE) protocol.
Sample Code
[Software=RX Driver Package|V1.43],[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.07]
Log in to Download ZIP 7.43 MB 日本語
Application: Consumer Electronics, Industrial
Compiler: CC-RX Function: Application Example, Evaluation Kit, Protocol, Software Package IDE: e2 studio
Sample Code
[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.06.00]
Log in to Download ZIP 41.80 MB Compiler: CC-RX Function: Starter Kit IDE: CS+
Sample Code
[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.06.00]
Log in to Download ZIP 41.55 MB Compiler: CC-RX Function: Starter Kit IDE: e2 studio
Sample Code
[Software=RX Driver Package|V1.41],[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.05]
Log in to Download ZIP 3.31 MB 日本語
Application: Consumer Electronics, Industrial
Compiler: CC-RX Function: Protocol IDE: e2 studio
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Related Boards & Kits

Boards & Kits

Part NumberStatusStockDescriptionRegional AvailabilityEncrypt FunctionDebugger supplied
RTK5572MNDS00000BEActiveOut of StockRenesas Starter Kit+ for RX72M (Kit with CS+ & e² studio)US, EU, CN, BR, IN, KR, SG, TWNoneE2 Lite
RTK5572MNDS10000BEActiveOut of StockRenesas Starter Kit+ for RX72M (Kit with CS+ & e² studio)JPNoneE2 Lite
RTK5572MNHS00000BEActiveOut of StockRenesas Starter Kit+ for RX72M (Kit with CS+ & e² studio)US, EU, CN, BR, IN, KR, SG, TWSupportE2 Lite
RTK5572MNHS10000BEActiveOut of StockRenesas Starter Kit+ for RX72M (Kit with CS+ & e² studio)JPSupportE2 Lite

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  1. rx72M Ethernet

    Dear, is it available a demo source code that use r_ether_rx that only answer to a ping. Few week ago i remember that i see it somewhere, but now I'm not able to find it. Thanks Massimo

    Mar 2, 2021
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