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Overview

The EK-RA8M1 evaluation kit enables users to effortlessly evaluate the features of the RA8M1 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.

Getting Started

Running the Quick Start Example Project

  1. The EK-RA8M1 board comes pre-programmed with a Quick Start example project (source code provided in the EK-RA8M1 example project bundle).
  2. Power up the EK-RA8M1 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-RA8M1 - Quick Start Guide (PDF | English, 日本語) to explore additional functionality of the Quick Start example project.

Developing Embedded Applications

  1. Modifying the Quick Start example project – Refer to the EK-RA8M1 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-RA8M1 example project's bundle) – Choose from many example projects to learn about different peripherals of the RA8M1 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-RA8M1 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-RA8M1 v1 - Design Package (ZIP).
EK-RA8M1 Kit
EK-RA8M1 Board
EK-RA8M1 Kit Contents
EK-RA8M1 Kit
EK-RA8M1 Board
EK-RA8M1 Kit Contents
  • Special Feature Access
    • Ethernet
    • USB High Speed Host & Device
    • 64MB External Octo-SPI Flash
    • CAN FD PHY
  • MCU Native Pin Access
    • R7FA8M1AHECBD MCU
    • 480MHz, Arm Cortex®-M85 core
    • 2MB Code Flash, 1MB SRAM
    • 224 pins, BGA package
    • Native pin access
    • MCU & USB current measurement
    • DC/DC mode configuration
  • Ecosystem & System Control Access
    • USB Full Speed Host & Device
    • Multiple 5V input sources
      • USB (debug, Full Speed, High Speed)
      • 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
  • Kit Contents: EK-RA8M1 board, Micro USB device cable (type-A male to micro-B male), Micro USB host cable (type-A male to micro-B male), Ethernet patch cable

Documentation

Design & Development

Software & Tools
RA 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
Injecting Plaintext User KeysInjecting and Updating Secure User Keys for RA Family – Application ProjectRenesas RA Family Exception HandlingEK-RA8M1 Example Project BundleEK-RA8M1 Example Project Bundle
Flexible Software PackageRenesas RA Family Exception HandlingEK-RA8M1 v1 - User's ManualHigh Performance with RA8 MCU using Arm® Cortex®-M85 core with Helium™High Performance with RA8 MCU using Arm® Cortex®-M85 core with Helium™Injecting Plaintext User Keys
 Software Package 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]
 Programmer (Unit/SW) Renesas
SEGGER™ J-Link™ Software and Documentation Package
Software utilities, firmware updates, and supporting documentation for the J-Link on-board programmer and debugger on the RA MCU kits.
 Software Package SEGGER
QuickConnect Platform
QuickConnect platform enables fast prototyping by providing compatible hardware and software building blocks.
 Software and Hardware Development Tools Renesas
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    Certifications

    The EK-RA8M1 kit meets the following certifications/standards. Refer to the EK-RA8M1 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