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Application Example for Cloud Connectivity
(AE-CLOUD2)
Renesas Synergy™ Platform
Synergy Tools & Kits
Tools: Connectivity
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information on the product at the time of publication and is subject to change by Renesas Electronics
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User's Manual
Rev.1.00 Sep 2018

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  • Page 1 All information contained in these materials, including products and product specifications, represents information on the product at the time of publication and is subject to change by Renesas Electronics Corp. without notice. Please review the latest information published by Renesas Electronics Corp.
  • Page 2 Renesas Electronics products, such as safety design for hardware and software, including but not limited to redundancy, fire control and malfunction prevention, appropriate treatment for aging degradation or any other appropriate measures.
  • Page 3 The AE-CLOUD2 is not guaranteed to be error free, and the entire risk as to the results and performance of the AE-CLOUD2 is assumed by the User. The AE-CLOUD2 is provided by Renesas on an “as is” basis without warranty of any kind whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non- infringement of intellectual property rights with regard to the AE-CLOUD2.
  • Page 4 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 1. Overview The AE-CLOUD2 is an Application Example Kit for Cloud connectivity, intended for fast prototyping of embedded systems, specifically targeting Internet of Things applications. The kit includes all components required for development and debugging of software that can collect information from a variety of sensors and communicate it securely to the Cloud.
  • Page 5 Antenna Figure 3 Arduino Shield for Cellular Network Connectivity At the heart of the kit is the MCU board based on the Renesas Synergy™ S5D9 Microcontroller. Figure 4 describes the main board components, the interface connectors, and their purpose. Renesas Synergy S5D9 MCU...

  • Page 6: Board Features

    • Sensors  Accelerometer and Gyroscope (Bosch BMI160)  Magnetometer (Bosch BMM150)  Environmental – Gas, Pressure, Temperature, Humidity (Bosch BME680)  Ambient Light (Renesas ISL29035)  Acoustic (Knowles MEMS microphone SPM0687LR5H-1) • General Purpose I/O Ports  User-defined LEDs ...

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 2. What’s in the Box The AE-CLOUD2 kit includes the following components: • Synergy S5D9 MCU board • Wi-Fi module • Cellular Arduino Shield • Two USB cables and one Ethernet cable •...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 3. Getting Started Before you start working with your development board, you must obtain the latest version of the Synergy Software Package (SSP), as well as the development tools needed to work with it.

  • Page 9: S5D9 Mcu Board

    Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 4. S5D9 MCU Board 4.1 MCU Board Overview Figure 7 shows the top view of the MCU Board. It is built around the versatile Renesas Synergy™ S5D9 ® Microcontroller. The SEGGER J-Link On-board, using the Renesas Synergy™ S124 MCU, provides a debug interface so that no external programming probes are needed.

  • Page 10: Power Requirements

    Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) The MCU board includes the following main components: • The Synergy S5D9 MCU featuring 2 MB code flash/640 KB SRAM/64 KB data flash. • A power management based on 3.3V LDO voltage regulator required for the operation of the microcontroller.

  • Page 11: Power Supply Options

    Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 4.2.1 Power Supply Options The power supply source is the J9 - USB Micro-B connector providing 5 V and up to 500 mA of power. Figure 9 Power Supply Management Note that the Schottky diodes provided are in series with the power source. This protects them from overload in case both are connected and one has higher voltage than the other.
  • Page 12 C Channel 2 with pins configured to use Port 5 bits 11 and 12: • Data (SDA) = P5_11 • Clock (SCL) = P5_12 • Ambient Light Sensor: Renesas - ISL29035 (U6)  The ISL29035 is an integrated ambient and infrared light-to-digital converter with I C bus interface. Its advanced self-calibrated photodiode array emulates human eye response with excellent IR rejection.

  • Page 13: Pmod Connector

    Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 4.4 Connectivity and Settings 4.4.1 RJ45 Ethernet Connector The S5D9 MCU Board features standard Ethernet connector RJ45 with built-in magnetics. It is connected to RealTek PHY interface P/N: RTL8189EM-CG. The PHY is connected to the MCU via RMII interface. The RJ45 connector is HanRun Electronics Ltd.
  • Page 14 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) Figure 11 shows the schematic of the PMOD interface. Figure 11 PMOD Interface Schematic 4.4.3 Grove A and B Connectors The Grove connectors offer the following interfaces: • UART / I C or Analog interface (Grove A –...

  • Page 15: Onboard Leds

    Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 4.4.4 On-Board LEDs The S5D9 MCU board provides 3 on-board LEDs for user-defined functions. A fourth LED is used to indicate 3.3V power presence. The LEDs are connected to general purpose output pins through a single resistor. The output active state is 1.
  • Page 16 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) Figure 14 shows the USB interface schematic. Figure 14 USB Interface Schematic 4.5 Arduino-Compatible Expansion Headers The S5D9 MCU board includes Arduino-compatible headers that enable interfacing with a wide range of Arduino Shields and expanding its features.
  • Page 17 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) Table 8 shows the mapping between the Arduino headers pins and the MCU pins connected to them along with their primary and additional functions. Table 8 Arduino Headers Pin Map Arduino...
  • Page 18 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 4.6 Electrical Schematics 4.6.1 Power Supply, User LED Schematic R12UM0033EU0100 Rev.1.00 Page 18 of 48 Sep 5, 2018...
  • Page 19 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 4.6.2 S5D9 MCU, Reset Circuit, QSPI Flash Memory Schematic R12UM0033EU0100 Rev.1.00 Page 19 of 48 Sep 5, 2018...
  • Page 20 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 4.6.3 Ethernet Interface, PHY Schematic 4.6.4 USB Interface Schematic R12UM0033EU0100 Rev.1.00 Page 20 of 48 Sep 5, 2018...
  • Page 21 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 4.6.5 Sensors Schematic 4.6.6 Arduino, PMOD and Grove Connectors Schematic R12UM0033EU0100 Rev.1.00 Page 21 of 48 Sep 5, 2018...
  • Page 22 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 4.6.7 J-Link On-Board, JTAG Interface Schematic R12UM0033EU0100 Rev.1.00 Page 22 of 48 Sep 5, 2018...
  • Page 23 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 4.7 MCU Board Mechanical Dimensions (All dimensions are in millimeters) 5. Wi-Fi Board ® The Wi-Fi board is based on the GT202 module. It incorporates the Qualcomm Atheros QCA4002 device. The QCA4002 is a system on a chip (SoC), implementing the 802.11 b/g/n communication standards.
  • Page 24 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) Power Selection Jumper Host Mode Jumpers USB (Data/Power) On-board Wi-Fi Antenna GT202 Wi-Fi Module PMOD Conector GT202 Connector Figure 16 Main Wi-Fi Board Components 5.1 Wi-Fi Board Block Diagram Figure 17 shows the Wi-Fi board block diagram. Its main component is the GT202 module that incorporates the QCA4002 SoC.
  • Page 25 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 5.2 Wi-Fi Board Jumper Settings The Wi-Fi board includes jumpers that configure the desired host connectivity option. The jumper settings that control these options are described in Table 10. Table 10 Jumper Settings Controlling Host Connectivity Options...
  • Page 26 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 5.3 Wi-Fi Board Schematic Figure 18 Wi-Fi Board Schematic R12UM0033EU0100 Rev.1.00 Page 26 of 48 Sep 5, 2018...

  • Page 27: Cellular Connectivity Board

    Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 5.4 Wi-Fi Board Mechanical Dimensions 1.81in (46mm) Figure 19 Wi-Fi Board Mechanical Dimensions 6. Cellular Connectivity Board The AE-CLOUD2 provides cellular connectivity by utilizing Quectel BG96 modem, installed on an Arduino Shield board.
  • Page 28 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 6.1 Cellular Arduino Shield Block Diagram Figure 21 shows the BG96 module connections to the main components and headers. Figure 21 BG96 Module Connections 6.2 Cellular Arduino Shield Connectors, Jumper Settings, and LEDs Figure 22 Cellular Arduino Shield Connectors, Jumper Settings, and LEDs R12UM0033EU0100 Rev.1.00...
  • Page 29 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) Table 13 Summary of Connectors and Switches Label Function Description Serial port (UART2) interface for debug and log output Debug UART interface 2xAnalog input and 2xGPIO Analog Input and Digital I/O interface...
  • Page 30 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 6.3 Cellular Arduino Shield Arduino-Compatible Expansion Headers The Cellular Arduino Shield includes Arduino-compatible headers that enable interfacing with S5D9 MCU board. Most of the interface signals are connected directly to the BG96 module pins. This enables direct control of BG96 module depending on the application needs.
  • Page 31 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 6.4 Cellular Arduino Shield Schematics R12UM0033EU0100 Rev.1.00 Page 31 of 48 Sep 5, 2018...
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  • Page 37: Cellular Antenna

    Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 6.5 Cellular Arduino Shield Mechanical Dimensions (All dimensions are in millimeters) 6.6 Cellular Antenna The cellular antenna for Cellular Arduino Shield is shown Figure 23. It covers working frequency band from 824 MHz to 2690 MHz.
  • Page 38 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) Voltage Standard Wave Ratio (VSWR) plot is shown as follows. VSWR data is shown in the following table. Frequency (MHz) Voltage Standard Wave Ratio (VSWR) 1,710 1,880 2,170 R12UM0033EU0100 Rev.1.00 Page 38 of 48...
  • Page 39 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) Smith Plot is shown as follows. R12UM0033EU0100 Rev.1.00 Page 39 of 48 Sep 5, 2018...
  • Page 40 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) Radiation Pattern H-plane is shown as follows. Figure 24 Radiation Pattern H-plane R12UM0033EU0100 Rev.1.00 Page 40 of 48 Sep 5, 2018...
  • Page 41 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) Radiation Pattern E-plane is shown in the following graphics. Figure 25 Radiation Pattern E-plane (E1) R12UM0033EU0100 Rev.1.00 Page 41 of 48 Sep 5, 2018...
  • Page 42 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) Figure 26 Radiation Pattern E-plane (E2) UGAIN and Efficiency is listed in the table below Table 19 Gain and Efficiency at Different Frequencies Frequency [Hz] Efficiency Gain [dBi] 7E+08 1.632948 7.1E+08 1.826395...
  • Page 43 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) 7.8E+08 1.491829 7.9E+08 1.8309 8E+08 1.843967 8.06E+08 1.714366 8.1E+08 2.215538 8.24E+08 1.97312 8.34E+08 1.890023 8.44E+08 1.407188 8.54E+08 1.453714 8.64E+08 2.111646 8.74E+08 1.93289 8.8E+08 1.960958 8.84E+08 1.930333 8.94E+08 2.347337 9E+08 2.192946 9.1E+08 2.265394...

  • Page 44: Gps Antenna

    Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) The cellular antenna mechanical dimensions are shown as follows. Figure 27 Mechanical Dimensions of the Cellular Antenna 6.7 GPS Antenna The GPS antenna for Cellular Arduino Shield is shown as follows.
  • Page 45 Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) Amplifier Specifications are listed in the following table. Table 21 Amplifier Specifications Item Specifications Frequency Range 1575.42 MHz Gain 27 dB ≤2.0 VSWR ≤2.0 dB Noise Coefficient DC Voltage 3 to 5V DC Current 5 ±...

  • Page 46: Japan Mic

    Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) Band Conducted Power GSM 900 880MHz - 915MHz @ 35 dBm DCS 1800 1710MHz - 1785MHz @ 32 dBm LTE Band 1 Cat-M1& Cat-NB1 1920MHz - 1980MHz @ 25.7 dBm LTE Band 3 Cat-M1& Cat-NB1 1710MHz - 1785MHz @ 25.7 dBm...

  • Page 47: Website And Support

    Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) Website and Support Visit the following vanity URLs to learn about key elements of the Synergy Platform, download components and related documentation, and get support. Synergy Software renesassynergy.com/software Synergy Software Package renesassynergy.com/ssp...

  • Page 48: Revision History

    Renesas Synergy™ Platform Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) Revision History Description Rev. Date Page Summary 1.00 Sep 5, 2018 — First document release All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. R12UM0033EU0100 Rev.1.00 Page 48 of 48...
  • Page 49 Application Example for Cloud Connectivity (AE-CLOUD2) User’s Manual Publication Date: Rev.1.00 Sep 5, 2018 Published by: Renesas Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 50 SALES OFFICES http://www.renesas.com Refer to "http://www.renesas.com/" for the latest and detailed information. Renesas Electronics America Inc. 1001 Murphy Ranch Road, Milpitas, CA 95035, U.S.A. Tel: +1-408-432-8888, Fax: +1-408-434-5351 Renesas Electronics Canada Limited 9251 Yonge Street, Suite 8309 Richmond Hill, Ontario Canada L4C 9T3...
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