Fast Prototyping Board for RX261 MCU Group
The Fast Prototyping Board for RX261 MCU Group comes equipped with an RX261 MCU (R5F52618BGFP). The board is inexpensive for RX261 evaluation and prototype development...
Overview
Description
The EK-RX261 is the evaluation kit for the RX261 MCU, providing an efficient tool to evaluate the RX261 MCU. This kit comes with all the hardware and software needed to start evaluation immediately after unboxing.
The EK-RX261 enables debugging key functions of the RX261. In addition, it can be connected to various expansion boards quickly to easily expand the board's functionality.
This board features:
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Hardware and software ready for evaluation right out of the box
- On-board debugger (E2 OB): program writing and debugging are possible simply by using a USB cable to connect the board to a PC.
- Ready-to-use software package includes peripheral function drivers, middleware, and guidance documentation.
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Ability to develop prototypes for a wide range of requirements.
- On-board popular ecosystem connectors: easily connect to expansion boards such as sensor, wireless, LCD, motor boards, etc., enabling to develop wide range of applications quickly.
- 2 capacitive touch buttons to evaluate latest touch IP for modern HMI applications.
- CAN FD, USB Full Speed to develop industrial/building automation application prototypes.
- Multiple power options to enhance power supply flexibility to meet various needs.
Getting Started
Developing Embedded Application
The software development to evaluate the RX261 MCU’s function can be started immediately using the e2 studio IDE and the RX software package that includes peripheral function drivers, middleware, and usage documentation.
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Get familiar with EK-RX261 through the Quick Start example project – The Quick Start example project shows:
- Communication between EK-RX261 and Host PC through USB to Serial interface
- Control User LEDs via User Buttons
- Start with one of the application projects – Various sample projects for RX261 are available. These example projects can be downloaded from "Design & Development" and serve as excellent starting points for you to develop your custom applications.
Building a Custom Hardware
- Start by building a functional prototype – Utilize the EK-RX261 board with your choice of hundreds of popular ecosystem add-ons.
- Build custom hardware – Develop custom hardware by referring to the design and manufacturing information provided in the EK-RX261 Design Package.
Features
- MCU Native Pin Access Area
- R5F52618BGFP MCU
- 64MHz, RXv3 core
- 512KB Code Flash ROM, 8KB Data Flash ROM, 128KB RAM
- 100 pins, LFQFP package
- Native pin access through male pin headers
- MCU current measurement
- Special Feature Access Area
- CAN FD (data phase up to 5Mbps)
- 2 capacitive touch buttons
- Ecosystem & System Control Access Area
- USB Full Speed host and device
- USB-Serial Converter Interface
- Multiple 5V input sources
- USB (Debug, Full Speed, USB Serial Port)
- External power supply
- E2 OB on-board programmer and debugger
- Debug modes
- Debug On-board (FINE) – via E2 OB
- Debug In (FINE)
- 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 (not fitted)
- Two SeeedGrove® system (I2C and Analog) connectors (not fitted)
- Two Digilent Pmod™ (SPI/UART/I2C) connectors
- Arduino™ (Uno R3) connector
- MCU mode configuration jumper
- Kit Contents: EK-RX261 board, Micro USB device cable (type-A male to micro-B male), Micro USB host cable (type-A female to micro-B male)
Applications
Documentation
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| Quick Start Guide | PDF 1.33 MB 日本語 | |
| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 2.74 MB 日本語 | |
| Schematic | ZIP 18.94 MB | |
| Application Note | PDF 10.34 MB 日本語 | |
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Design & Development
Software & Tools
Software & Tools
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| C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family [CC-RX] C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family [IDE: CS+, e² studio, High-performance Embedded Workshop]
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Compiler/Assembler | Renesas |
| 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 |
| e² studio - Information for the RX Family Eclipse-based Renesas integrated development environment (IDE).
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IDE and Coding Tool | Renesas |
| Renesas Flash Programmer (Programming GUI) Flash memory programming software [Support MCU/MPU and devices: RA, RE, RX, RL78, RH850, RISC-V MCU Renesas Synergy, DA1453x, DA1459x, DA1469x, DA1470x, Power Management, Renesas USB Power Delivery Family, ICs for Motor Driver/Actuator Driver, V850, 78K0R, 78K0]
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Programmer (Unit/SW) | Renesas |
| QE for Capacitive Touch: Development Assistance Tool for Capacitive Touch Sensors In developing embedded system using the capacitive touch sensor of MCUs, you can easily setup initial configurations of the touch interface as well as process the tuning of sensors, and reduce development time. [Plugin for Renesas IDE "e2 studio"] [Standalone Version] [Support MCU/MPU:RA, RL78, RX, Renesas Synergy™]
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Solution Toolkit | Renesas |
| PG-FP6 Flash memory programmer [Programming software: Dedicated GUI-based software, the "FP6 Terminal"] [Support MCU/MPU and devices: RA, RE, RX, RL78, RH850, RISC-V MCU, Renesas Synergy, Power Management, Renesas USB Power Delivery Family, ICs for Motor Driver/Actuator Driver, SuperH RISC engine, V850, 78K, R8C]
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Programmer (Unit/SW) | Renesas |
| E2 emulator Lite [RTE0T0002LKCE00000R] On-chip debugging emulator. Also available as a flash memory programmer. [Support MCU/MPU: RA, RE, RL78, RX, RISC-V MCU]
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Emulator | Renesas |
| E2 emulator [RTE0T00020KCE00000R] On-chip debugging emulator. Also available as a flash memory programmer. [Support MCU/MPU: RA, RE, RH850, R-Car D1, RL78, RX, RISC-V MCU]
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Emulator | Renesas |
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Videos & Training
Getting Started with EK-RX261
This video provides an overview of the RX261 and demonstrates how to quickly set up and get started with the EK-RX261. The EK-RX261 offers a robust ecosystem, enabling the development of prototypes across a wide range of applications using the RX261. To learn more, visit the EK-RX261 page.
Chapter's Title
00:00 Opening
00:10 An overview of RX261
01:27 An overview of EK-RX261
03:09 How to get started with QSEP
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Certifications
The EK-RX261 meets the following certifications/standards. Refer to the EK-RX261 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