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Unit Products The following usage notes are applicable to all Microprocessing unit and Microcontroller unit products from Renesas. For detailed usage notes on the products covered by this document, refer to the relevant sections of the document as well as any technical updates that have been issued for the products.
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The following documents apply to the Target Board for RX23W. Be sure to refer to the latest versions of these documents. The newest versions of the listed documents are available on the Renesas Electronics Web site.
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Bluetooth Low Energy The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Renesas Electronics Corporation is under license. Central Processing Unit Dual In-line Package Do Not Fit...
Thank you for purchasing the Target Board for RX23W evaluation tool from Renesas (hereinafter referred to as “this product”). This product consists of the Target Board for RX23W (RTK5RX23W0C00000BJ). Purpose This product is an evaluation tool for a Renesas MCU. This manual descries hardware specifications, how to set switches, and basic setup procedures. Features Programming of the Renesas MCU •...
Target Board for RX23W 1. Overview Block Diagram Figure 1-1 shows the block diagram of this product. Arduino™ Pmod™ connector header x 2 connector connector Emulator Evaluation MCU antenna circuit External power- supply header Power Reset switch Main clock indicator User switch Sub-clock serial port...
Target Board for RX23W 2. Board Layout 2. Board Layout Figure 2-1 shows the external appearance of the top side of this product. Emulator reset switch ACT LED Arduino™ UNO USB connector headers (emulator) Power indicator MCU headers Evaluation User LED USB connector RF block (USB serial)
Target Board for RX23W 3. Parts Layout 3. Parts Layout Figure 3-1 shows the parts layout of this product. 90.0mm Figure 3-1 Parts Layout R20UT4634EJ0102 Rev.1.02 Page 11 of 33 Nov.27.19...
4. Operating Environment Figure 4-1 shows the operating environment of this product. Install the IDE from the following URL on the host PC. The installer automatically installs all required drivers along with the IDE. https://www.renesas.com/development-tools USB cable Target Board for RX23W...
Target Board for RX23W 5. User Circuits 5. User Circuits Evaluation MCU The MCU specifications for the power supply, system clock, and reset at the time of shipment are as follows. Power supply: Fixed 3.3 V (including the analog power supply) •...
To use the emulator, make the corresponding switch setting in Table 5-1. The shape of the emulator connector (ECN1) is USB micro-B for the IDE and for the Renesas Flash Programmer (RFP). Connect the emulator connector to the computer by a USB cable. If the power supply on the host side is on, the power is supplied to this product at the same time as connection of the cable.
Target Board for RX23W 5. User Circuits USB-to-Serial Conversion USB connector CN5 is connected to the USB-to-serial conversion module from FTDI and can be used as a virtual COM port. Table 5-2 shows the connection relationship of USB-to-serial signals. Table 5-2 Names of the USB-to-Serial Signals Signal Name Function and Usage Port...
Target Board for RX23W 5. User Circuits External Power-Supply Header When more current is required than the USB is capable of supplying, use the external power-supply header (J6) to supply power. The usable voltage is 3.3 V. When this header is to be used, remove the pattern for cutting (SS19) on the soldered side, electrically separating the emulator from the target.
Target Board for RX23W 5. User Circuits Pmod Connector A Pmod connector (CN2) is connectable to the evaluation MCU via a type 2A Pmod interface. Note that the pin assignments of the Pmod connector differ from those of other headers. Figure 5-6 and Table 5-3 show the pin assignments of the Pmod...
Target Board for RX23W 5. User Circuits 5.10 Arduino UNO Headers For the J2, J3, J4, and J5 headers, through holes are assigned with a pitch of 2.54 mm and these headers are connected to the evaluation MCU according to the Arduino UNO R3 specification. Table 5-4, Table 5-5, Table 5-6, and Table 5-7 show the signal specifications of the Arduino...
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Target Board for RX23W 5. User Circuits Table 5-6 Pin Assignments of J4 (8-Pin Digital Connector) Pin No. Signal Name Specification Signal Name Pin No. D0/RX GPIO/RxD PC2/RxD5 D1/TX GPIO/TxD PC3/TxD5 GPIO D3/PWM/INT GPIO/PWM/IRQ PB7/MTIOC3B D4/INT GPIO/IRQ PB1/IRQ4 D5/PWM/INT GPIO/PWM/IRQ P14/MTIOC3A/IRQ4 D6/PWM GPIO/PWM...
Target Board for RX23W 5. User Circuits 5.11 Current Measurement Header The current measurement header (J7) is used to measure the current drawn by the evaluation MCU (an actual header component is not mounted on the board as shipped). The current drawn can be measured by connecting an ammeter to the evaluation MCU.
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Target Board for RX23W 5. User Circuits Soldered Connected Removed Restored by soldering Figure 5-9 Examples of States of Patterns for Cutting R20UT4634EJ0102 Rev.1.02 Page 21 of 33 Nov.27.19...
Target Board for RX23W 6. Configurations 6. Configurations Modifying the Target Board for RX23W This section describes how to change the setting of this product by using option-link resistors. An option-link resistor is a 0-Ω surface-mount resistor, which is used to short-circuit or isolate a part of circuits. The subsequent sections contain lists of option-link resistors for individual functions.
Target Board for RX23W 6. Configurations On-Chip Oscillator Table 6-3 and Table 6-4 show the option-link resistors for the operation of the on-chip oscillator. Table 6-3 Option-Link Resistors for the HOCO Setting of the HOCO Mounted Not Mounted Remark Oscillating R5, R9 R6, R8 ...
Target Board for RX23W 7. Handling Precautions 7. Handling Precautions Adding Load When load is added while power is being supplied via the USB, the maximum current is 300 mA during operation at 3.3 V. When load is added while power is being supplied externally, the maximum current is 500 mA regardless of the operating voltage.
Target Board for RX23W 8. Developing Code 8. Developing Code Using the e studio Figure 8-1 shows the settings of the e studio when creating a new project for the Target Board for RX23W. [Debug hardware]: Select [E2 Lite (RX)]. •...
Target Board for RX23W 8. Developing Code Using CS+ Figure 8-2 and Figure 8-3 show the settings of CS+ when creating a new project for the Target Board for RX23W. [Using Debug Tool]: • Select [RX E2 Lite] from [Using Debug Tool] in the [Debug] menu. Figure 8-2 Panel for Selecting the Debug Tool [Power target from the emulator]: Select [No].
Japan: Type certification (authentication number: 001-P01398) Europe: CE (RE) North America: FCC (FCC ID: 2AEMXRX23WTBQ56), ISED (20194-RX23WTBQ56) RE Directive Hereby, Renesas Electronics Corporation declares that the radio equipment type RTK5RX23W0C00000BJ is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. R20UT4634EJ0102 Rev.1.02 Page 28 of 33...
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Target Board for RX23W 10. Certification of Compliance FCC/ISED Regulatory Since this module is not sold to general end users directly, there is no user manual of module. For the details about this module, please refer to the specification sheet of module. This module should be installed in the host device according to the interface specification (installation procedure).
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Target Board for RX23W 10. Certification of Compliance low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person's body.
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Revision History Target Board for RX23W User’s Manual Rev. Date Description Page Summary 1.00 Oct.01.19 First Edition issued 1.01 Nov.01.19 Update the Document Title of Application note. P25,26 Added Flash ID Code setting. 1.02 2019.11.27 P29,30 Update FCC/ISED Regulatory...
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Target Board for RX23W User’s Manual Publication Date: Rev.1.02 Nov.27.19 Published by: Renesas Electronics Corporation...
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