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RA6M1 Group
Evaluation Kit for RA6M1 Microcontroller Group
Renesas RA Family
RA6 Series
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EK-RA6M1 v1
User's Manual
Rev.1.01 Apr 2020
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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 disclaims any and all liability for any damages or losses incurred by you or any third parties arising from the use of any Renesas Electronics product that is inconsistent with any Renesas Electronics data sheet, user’s manual or other Renesas Electronics document.
- Page 3 Renesas or its affiliates shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit, loss of data, loss of contract, loss of business, damage to reputation or goodwill, any economic loss, any reprogramming or recall costs (whether the foregoing losses are direct or indirect) nor shall Renesas or its affiliates be liable for any other direct or indirect special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of or in relation to the use of this EK-RA6M1, even if Renesas or its affiliates have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
User’s Manual Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 Contents Kit Overview ..........................3 Assumptions and Advisory Notes ......................6 Kit Contents ..........................6 Ordering Information ........................ 6 Hardware Details ........................7 Jumpers Settings ............................. 7 4.1.1 Copper Jumpers ............................ 7 4.1.2 Default Board Configuration ........................ - Page 5 Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual 5.5.4 Pin Header J4 ............................26 Additional Features ..........................27 5.6.1 Analog Reference Voltages ........................ 27 5.6.2 On-Board Clock Crystals ........................27 5.6.3 User Potentiometer ..........................27 5.6.4 Boot Configuration ..........................28 5.6.5...
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Page 6: Kit Overview
Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual 1. Kit Overview The EK-RA6M1 v1 enables developers to get started with initial firmware development. • Renesas RA6M1 Microcontroller Group R7FA6M1AD3CFP 100-pin LQFP package 120 MHz Arm ® ®... - Page 7 Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual Figure 1. EK-RA6M1 v1 Top Side R20UT4577EU0101 Rev.1.01 Page 4 of 33 Apr.09.20...
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Page 9: Assumptions And Advisory Notes
1. It is assumed that the user has a basic understanding of microcontrollers and embedded systems hardware 2. It is recommended that the user refers to the EK-RA6M1 - Quick Start Guide to become acquainted with the kit and the Quick Start example the EK-RA6M1 comes preprogrammed with. -
Page 10: Hardware Details
Figure 4. Copper Jumpers 4.1.2 Default Board Configuration The following table describes the default settings for each jumper on the EK-RA6M1. 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. See section 7, Design and Manufacturing Information. - Page 11 Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual Location Circuit Group Default Function Open/ Closed Closed Connects MCU AVSS0 to Ground Capacitive Touch Closed Enable/Disable Capacitive Touch Button Button Open Connects MCU P207 to pin header EXT VCL and VCL...
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Page 12: Hardware Layout
Figure 5. EK-RA6M1 Block Diagram 5.2 Power Requirements EK-RA6M1 is designed for 3.3 V operation. This also means that 5 V PMOD devices cannot be used together with the EK-RA6M1 unless they are powered separately. The total current available from the LDO regulator for all connected circuits is 600 mA or less, depending on the 5 V power source used. -
Page 13: Option 1: Debug Usb (Default)
5.2.1.2 Option 2: Test Points TP3 and TP4 EK-RA6M1 board can also be powered by installing a 5 V power source across TP3 (positive input) and TP4 (negative input). Copper jumper E35 must be opened to enable powering the board using these test points. -
Page 14: Option 4: Pin Headers
EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual 5.2.1.4 Option 4: Pin Headers EK-RA6M1 board can also be powered through the following pin-headers on the board. • J1 (pin J1-15 for +3.3 V, pin J1-17 for Return) • J2 (pin J2-10 for +3.3 V, pin J2-12 for Return) •... -
Page 15: Battery Supply Configuration
Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual Figure 11. LED2 on the Evaluation Kit Board (Top Side) 5.2.3 Battery Supply Configuration An external battery may be connected according to the methods outlined in section 5.2.1, Power Supply Options, provided that it meets the minimum voltage and current requirements. -
Page 16: Main Components
• Main MCU Renesas RA6M1 MCU device, part number R7FA6M1AD3CFP (U1) • Main MCU • J-Link MCU Renesas Synergy™ S124 MCU device, part number R7FS124773A01CFM#AA0 (U2) • J-Link MCU • USB Connectors FCI, part number 10118192-0001LF (J9, J11) •... -
Page 17: Connectivity And Settings
Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual • User Potentiometer Bourns, part number 3352T-1-1-3LF (POT1) • User defined • Provides variable resistance as needed for user environment • Not populated by default 5.4 Connectivity and Settings Throughout this section, feature configuration using copper jumpers is described. See section 4.1.1, Copper Jumpers for information on using copper jumpers. -
Page 18: Jtag/Swd
Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual Table 3. DEBUG USB Connector (J11) DEBUG USB Connector EK-RA6M1 Description Signal/Bus +5VDC +5V_JUSB Data- U2 USB_DM (U2-18) Data+ U2 USB_DP (U2-19) USB ID, jack internal switch, cable inserted N.C. Ground Three of the J-Link ports (P108, P109, and P300) are multiplexed with the SPI Fixed Pin function on pin header J1. -
Page 19: Leds
5.4.4 LEDs Two LEDs are provided on the EK-RA6M1 PCB. U1 is the Main MCU, and directly controls LED1. See Figure 8 for LED1 location, Figure 11 for LED2 location, and Figure 10 for LED2 circuit. U2 is the J-Link MCU, and it controls the red LED in LED2. -
Page 20: Switches
Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual The behavior of the LEDs is described in the following table. Table 7. LED Functions on the Evaluation Kit Board Designator Color Function MCU control port MCU pin LED1 User LED U1 P112... -
Page 21: Pmod A
Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual Figure 19. Reset Switch Circuit Figure 20. Reset Switch (S2) on the Evaluation Kit Board 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. -
Page 22: Pmod B
Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual 5.4.7 PMOD B A 6-pin PMOD type 4 connector is provided at PMOD B. The interface is powered for 3.3 V modules only. The Main MCU acts as the UART DCE, and the connected module acts as the UART DTE. -
Page 23: User Capacitive Touch Button
Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual 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. To disconnect the Capacitive Touch Button from the MCU, copper jumper E2 must be open. -
Page 24: Pin Headers
Pin headers, J1, J2, J3, and J4, provide access to all Main MCU interface signals, and to voltages for all Main MCU power ports. On EK-RA6M1, 40 pins of the pin headers are set aside for fixed function assignment. These pins are odd-numbered pins of J1 and even-numbered pins of J2. - Page 25 Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual Figure 25. EK-RA6M1 Pin Headers Circuit R20UT4577EU0101 Rev.1.01 Page 22 of 33 Apr.09.20...
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Page 26: Pin Header J1
Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual 5.5.1 Pin Header J1 Pin Header J1 is a 2-column by 20-row through-hole header on 2.54 mm centers. Table 12. Pin Header J1 Pin Assignment 100p RA6M1 100p RA6M1 RA6M1 Signal J1 Pins... -
Page 27: Pin Header J2
Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual 5.5.2 Pin Header J2 Pin Header J2 is a 2-column by 20-row through-hole header on 2.54 mm centers. Table 13. Pin Header J2 Pin Assignment 100p RA6M1 RA6M1 Signal J2 Pins RA6M1 Signal... -
Page 28: Pin Header J3
Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual 5.5.3 Pin Header J3 Pin header J3 is a 2-column by 20-row through-hole header on 2.54 mm centers. Table 14. Pin Header J3 Pin Assignment 100p RA6M1 RA6M1 Signal J3 Pins RA6M1 Signal... -
Page 29: Pin Header J4
Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual 5.5.4 Pin Header J4 Pin header J4 is a 2-column by 20-row through-hole header on 2.54 mm centers. Table 15. Pin Header J4 Pin Assignment 100p RA6M1 100p RA6M1 RA6M1 Signal J4 Pins... -
Page 30: Additional Features
Manufacturing Information for the circuit design. 5.6.2 On-Board Clock Crystals EK-RA6M1 includes two precision crystal clock sources. A precision 12.000 MHz crystal is installed at location X1, and a precision 32.768 kHz crystal is installed at location X2. These crystal clock sources are connected to the Main MCU by default. -
Page 31: Boot Configuration
Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual Table 16. User Potentiometer on the Evaluation Kit Board Designator Function MCU Control Port MCU Pin POT1 User Potentiometer U1 P004 (AN100) U1-96 Figure 27. User Potentiometer Circuit Figure 28. User Potentiometer on Evaluation Kit Board (Top Side) 5.6.4 Boot Configuration... -
Page 32: Miscellaneous Signals
Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual 5.6.5 Miscellaneous Signals 5.6.5.1 Analog Voltage AVCC0/AVSS0 By default, AVCC0 is connected to the MCU supply voltage (+3V3MCU) 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. -
Page 33: Vcc_Usb
Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual 5.6.5.3 VCC_USB By default, the Main MCU pin VCC_USB is connected to the +3V3 MCU supply voltage. Alternatively, this pin may be connected to MCU Pin Header J1. To do this, copper jumper E8 must be open, and copper jumper E14 must be closed. -
Page 34: Certifications
Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual 6. Certifications The EK-RA6M1 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. -
Page 35: Design And Manufacturing Information
Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual 7. Design and Manufacturing Information The design and manufacturing information about EK-RA6M1 v1 board are available in the “EK-RA6M1v1 Design Package” available on renesas.com/ra/ek-ra6m1. • Design package file name: ek-ra6m1-v1-designpackage.zip • Design package contents... -
Page 36: Revision History
Renesas RA Microcontrollers EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual Revision History Description Rev. Date Page Summary 1.00 Oct.02.19 — Initial release 1.01 Apr.09.20 — Second release R20UT4577EU0101 Rev.1.01 Page 33 of 33 Apr.09.20... - Page 37 EK-RA6M1 v1 – User's Manual Publication Date: Apr.09.20 Published by: Renesas Electronics Corporation...
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