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The Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) is enables developers get started with initial firmware development and to evaluate the Synergy Software Package (SSP) on the S3A3 MCU Group. • Renesas Synergy™ S3A3 Microcontroller Group R7FS3A37A3A01CFB 144-pin Quad Flat Pack package ...
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Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) Figure 1. TB-S3A3 Top Side R12UM0016EU0102 Rev.1.02 Page 4 of 33 Apr.21.20...
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Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) • Solder may be applied to both pads to develop a bulge on each and the bulges joined by touching a soldering iron across the two pads. • A small wire may be placed across the two pads and soldered in place.
Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) 4.1.2 Default Board Configuration The following table describes the default settings for each jumper on the TB-S3A3 Target Board. This includes traditional pin jumpers (Jx designation) and copper jumpers (Ex designation.) The Circuit Group for each jumper is the designation found in the board schematic. Functional details for many of the listed jumpers may be found in section 5.4, Connectivity and Settings and section 5.6, Additional...
Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) Location Circuit Group Default Function Open/Closed User LED Closed Enable/Disable User LED User Potentiometer Open Enable/Disable User Potentiometer User Push-Button Closed Enable/Disable User Push-Button switch Dual Jumper. Pins 1-3 connect +3V3 to +3V3MCU.
Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) 5.2 Power Requirements TB-S3A3 is designed for 3.3 V operation. Note that this also means that 5 V PMOD devices cannot be used together with the TB-S3A3 unless they are powered separately.
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Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) 5.2.1.3 Option 3: Test Points TP1 and TP2 TB-S3A3 can also be powered by installing a 3.3 V source across TP1 (positive input) and TP2 (negative input). Copper jumper E35 must be open to enable powering the board using these test points.
Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) Figure 9. 3.3 V Power Regulator Circuit 5.2.2 Powering up the Board When powered, the green LED to the right of the DEVICE USB connector (LED2) lights up. The red LED in the same LED package functions as a status indicator for the J-Link On-Board debug interface on the board.
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Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) Figure 12. E6 on Target Board (Top Side) Figure 13. E6 on Target Board (Bottom Side) Once the shorting traces have been removed, there are several options to measure current: • Pins can be installed that allow connection of a precision multi-meter or bench meter, or leaded current shunt to allow oscilloscope or data logger connection.
Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) 5.4 Connectivity and Settings Throughout this section, feature configuration using copper jumpers is described. Refer to section 4.1.1, Copper Jumpers for information on using copper jumpers. 5.4.1 Device USB The DEVICE USB Micro-B connection jack connects the Main MCU to an external USB Host, FS capable, allowing communications for testing and use of the Main MCU firmware.
Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) Table 3. DEBUG USB Connector (J11) DEBUG USB Connector TB-S3A3 Description Signal/Bus +5VDC +5V_JUSB Data- U2 USB_DM (U2-18) Data+ U2 USB_DP (U2-19) USB ID, jack internal switch, cable N.C. inserted Ground Three of the J-Link ports (P108, P109, and P300) conflict with the SPI interface, as shown in the following table.
Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) Four of the JTAG ports (P108, P109, P110 and P300) conflict with the SPI interface, as shown in the following table. Table 6. JTAG Interface Conflicts Programming Interface Conflicting Interface Port Interface...
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Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) Figure 15. User Switch Circuit Figure 16. User Switch (S1) on Target Board Figure 17. Reset Switch Circuit Figure 18. Reset Switch (S2) on Target Board R12UM0016EU0102 Rev.1.02 Page 18 of 33...
Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) 5.4.6 PMOD A A 12-pin PMOD type 2A connector is provided at PMOD A. The interface is powered for 3.3 V modules only. The Main MCU acts as the SPI master, and the connected module acts as an SPI slave device.
Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) 5.4.8 User Capacitive Touch Button A capacitive sensor region for use as a Capacitive Touch button is provided in the board USER INPUT region. A support circuit, TSCAP, is required for proper operation of Capacitive Touch button(s) by the Main MCU.
Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) Figure 21. Capacitive Touch Button on Target Board (Top side) 5.5 Pin Headers The Target Board pin headers, J1, J2, J3, and J4, provide access to all Main MCU interface signals, and to voltages for all Main MCU power ports.
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Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) There are several pins in the headers that are secondary fixed function pins. These secondary fixed function pins share common pin assignments with other Target Boards having Main MCUs with the same functionality.
Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) 5.6 Additional Features 5.6.1 Analog Reference Voltages A footprint for installation of capacitors C21 and C23 is provided on the Target Board. These two capacitors provide noise-bypass capability for ports P010/P011 and for ports P012/P013. See Figure 23 for the circuit design.
Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) 5.6.5 Miscellaneous Signals 5.6.5.1 AVCC0/AVSS0 By default, AVCC0 is connected to +3V3 MCU and AVSS0 is connected to the system ground. To disconnect these references from the AVCC0 and AVSS0 lines, copper jumpers E10 and E11 must be open.
Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) 6. Certifications The TB-S5D3 v1 meets the following certifications/standards. See page 3 of this user’s manual for the disclaimer and precautions. 6.1 EMC/EMI Standards • FCC Notice (Class A) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) 7. Design and Manufacturing Information The design and manufacturing information about TB-S3A3 v1 board are available in the “TB-S3A3 v1 Design Package” available on renesas.com/synergy/tb-s3a3 under the Downloads tab. • Design package file name: tb-s3a3-v1.2-designpackage.zip •...
Renesas Synergy™ Platform Target Board Kit S3A3 (TB-S3A3) 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. TB-S3A3 Resources renesas.com/synergy/tb-s3a3 Synergy Software renesas.com/synergy/software Synergy Software Package renesas.com/synergy/ssp...