Guidelines for 2.4 ghz wireless board design (20 pages)
Summary of Contents for Renesas RE01 Series
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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 Evaluation Kit for RE01 1500KB. Make sure to refer to the latest versions of these documents. The newest versions of the documents listed may be obtained from the Renesas Electronics Web site.
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Dual In-line Package Direct Memory Access DMAC Direct Memory Access Controller Do Not Fit Renesas On-chip Debugging Emulator studio Renesas Eclipse-based Integrated Development Environment EEPROM Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory Energy Harvesting Energy Harvesting Control Circuit Electromagnetic Compatibility Electrostatic Discharge...
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB R20UT4379EJ0200 Rev.2.00 Aug 04, 2020 1. Overview Purpose This Evaluation Kit is an evaluation tool for Renesas RE01 device. This manual describes the technical details of the Evaluation Kit hardware. R20UT4379EJ0200 Rev.2.00 Page 8 of 77 Aug 04, 2020...
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 1. Overview Board Exterior Figure 1-1 show the exterior of main board. Figure 1-2 show the exterior of MIP-LCD Expansion board. Bottom Figure 1-1: Main Board External View R20UT4379EJ0200 Rev.2.00 Page 10 of 77 Aug 04, 2020...
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 2. Board Layout 2. Board Layout Board Function Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the functions of the Evaluation Kit Board.Table 2-1, Table 2-2 and Table 2-3 show their setting details. External battery PMOD2 (QSPI) interface Solar panel interface J-Link OB Debugger...
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 2. Board Layout Board Dimensions Figure 2-3, Figure 2-4 show the board dimensions and connector positions. All the through-hole connectors are on a common 2.54mm pitch grid for easy interfacing. USB_2 PMOD2 USB_1 Sensor SCAP Func 5.9mm 54.16mm 70.94mm...
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 4. Power Source 4. Power Source Power System Figure 4-1 shows the power supply diagram of the Evaluation Kit. J-Link 5.0V 5.0V to 3.3V Voltage Regulator Micro-B Connector VCC/IOVCC to 3.3V Control MCU USB Cable Load Switch (USB1) Voltage Regulator (U7)
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 4. Power Source Power Supply The Evaluation Kit can draw power from the emulator, USB cable, or DC Power Jack. Details are shown in Figure 4-2 and Table 4-1 . If the Evaluation Kit is connected to another system, supply power to the Evaluation Kit from that system.
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 4. Power Source External User Voltage Supply External user voltage supply between 1.62V – 3.6V can be applied to RE01. Details are shown in Figure 4-3 and Table 4-2. J22 open and connect a stabilized power supply to pin 2 of J22. A convenient ground is available near J22 [GND6].
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 5. Debug 5. Debug J-Link™ OB This main board is equipped with Segger J-Link™ OB. RE01 debugging is possible by connecting the bundled USB cable to this board and host PC. 5.1.1 Component Layout and Settings Figure 5-1 shows the component layout.
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Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 5. Debug 5.1.2 Debugger Connection Figure 5-2 shows the connections between main board (J-Link™ OB) and host PC. When using J-Link™ OB, do not connect to other emulators. USB1 connect Figure 5-2: Debugger Connection Diagram R20UT4379EJ0200 Rev.2.00 Page 25 of 77 Aug 04, 2020...
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 5. Debug I-jet/J-Link™ This main board can connect to an IAR I-jet or Segger J-Link™ emulator. RE01 debugging is possible by using either of these emulators 5.2.1 Component Layout and Settings Figure 5-3 shows the component layout. To use the emulator, switch settings are required. For details, see the settings in Figure 5-3 and Table 5-2.
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Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 5. Debug 5.2.2 Debugger Connection Figure 5-4 shows the connections between main board, emulator and host PC. When using the I-jet/J-Link™ emulator, do not use other emulators. CN2 connect Figure 5-4: Debugger Connection Diagram R20UT4379EJ0200 Rev.2.00 Page 27 of 77 Aug 04, 2020...
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 5. Debug E2 Emulator This main board can connect to a Renesas E2 emulator, RE01 debugging is possible by using this emulator. 5.3.1 Component Layout and Settings Figure 5-5 shows the component layout. To use the emulator, several settings to switches and resistors must be made.
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Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 5. Debug 5.3.2 Debugger Connection Figure 5-6 shows the connections between main board, emulator and host PC. When using E2 emulator, do not use other emulators. CN2 connect Figure 5-6: Debugger Connection Diagram R20UT4379EJ0200 Rev.2.00 Page 29 of 77 Aug 04, 2020...
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 5. Debug Flash Programmer This main board supports a Renesas Flash Programmer (RFP) for writing programs to RE01’s built-in flash memory. Writing can be performed by using E2 emulator or USB cable. 5.4.1 When using E2 Emulator A program can be written from the host PC to RE01’s built-in flash memory via an E2 emulator.
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Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 5. Debug 5.4.1.2 How To Use Follow the procedures below. 1. Set the switches and resistors on the main board as shown in Table 5-4. 2. Connect the emulator connector (CN2) to the host PC via E2 emulator. 3.
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Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 5. Debug 5.4.2 When using the USB Cable (USB serial) A program can be written from the host PC to RE01’s built-in flash memory using a USB cable. 5.4.2.1 Component Layout and Settings Figure 5-9 and Figure 5-10 shows the component layout. To use RFP, several settings to switches and resistors must be made.
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Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 5. Debug 5.4.2.2 How to Use Follow the procedures below. 1. Set the switches and resistors on the main board as shown in Table 5-5. 2. Connect the USB serial connector (USB2) to host PC via USB cable. 3.
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 6. Operation / Startup mode setting 6. Operation / Startup mode setting Normal Operation The normal operation of this main board is for power to be supplied from an emulator or external PSU. Figure 6-1 shows the component layout. For normal operation, the settings in Table 6-1 must be made. J-Link™...
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 6. Operation / Startup mode setting EHC Operation RE01 incorporates an Energy Harvest Circuit (EHC), which can operate even with the weak power from the power generating element. On this main board, some peripheral circuits can be powered by supplying voltage to VSC_VCC pin of RE01 from the solar panel.
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Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 6. Operation / Startup mode setting 6.2.2 EHC Power Supply 6.2.2.1 Power Generating Element This Kit includes a solar panel. To use, it must be connected to the solar panel interface, via T20 and T21. See Figure 6-3.
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Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 6. Operation / Startup mode setting 6.2.2.2 Supercapacitor / External Battery Either a supercapacitor or an external battery can be connected to VBAT_EHC pin of the RE01. Switches required setting in order to use a supercapacitor or external battery. Figure 6-4 shows the component layout, and Table 6-3 shows details of setting.
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Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 6. Operation / Startup mode setting 6.2.2.3 Storage Capacitor This main board has a 100uF power storage capacitor connected to VCC_SU pin of RE01. Depending on your design requirements, it may be necessary to alter the capacitance connected to VCC_SU pin. If necessary, mount a capacitor on the C7 footprint (size: 1608).
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 7. Current Measurement Circuit 7. Current Measurement Circuit This main board can measure the current consumption of RE01. Measurement is possible by connecting the ampere meter in series to J20. Figure 7-1 shows the component layout, and Table 7-1 shows details of setting. SW6: EHC Mode J23: Open R158: DNF...
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 8. Peripheral Circuits 8. Peripheral Circuits Available Peripheral Circuits in each Operation Mode Table 8-1 shows the peripheral circuits that can be used in each operation mode. Table 8-1: Peripheral Circuits that can be used in each Operation Mode Item Normal startup EHC startup...
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 8. Peripheral Circuits Reset Circuit This main board has a RE01 built-in power-on reset circuit and a reset circuit triggered by pressing a switch. When power is supplied, RE01 is reset by the built-in power-on reset circuit. Pressing RES switch also resets RE01.
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 8. Peripheral Circuits Clock Circuit This main board has clock circuits for clock source of RE01 and clock source of RX621. Refer to “RE01 Group User’s Manual: Hardware” and “RX621 Group Hardware Manual” for details regarding the clock specifications, and “Evaluation Kit Main Board schematics”...
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 8. Peripheral Circuits Switches This main board has 10 switches. Figure 8-3 and Figure 8-4 shows the component layout, and Table 8-3 shows the function of each switch and their connections. Discharge Switch (SW9) Discharge Switch (SW8) Operation Mode Switch (SW5) Operation Mode Switch (SW6) Mode Switch (SW4)
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 8. Peripheral Circuits LEDs This main board has 4 LEDs. Figure 8-5 shows the component layout, and Table 8-4 shows each luminary color of LEDs and their connections. LED0 LED2 5VPWR LED1 Figure 8-5: Component Layout Table 8-4: LEDs and Connections RE01 Color...
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 8. Peripheral Circuits Potentiometer A single-turn potentiometer is connected to AN028 (Port P506, Pin 109) of RE01, to provide a variable analog voltage, between GROUND potential and the Board_3V3. Refer to the manufacturer's website for specification of the potentiometer (Maker: Bourns, Inc. - Part Number: 3314 series).
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 8. Peripheral Circuits Pmod™ 8.7.1 Pmod™ This main board has connectors for Digilent Pmod™ interface. To PMOD1 and PMOD2, compatible PMOD module must be connected. Also, the bundled MIP-LCD Expansion board can be connected to PMOD1. Figure 8-7 shows the component layout.
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Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 8. Peripheral Circuits The Digilent Pmod™ use an SPI interface. Table 8-5 shows PMOD1’s connections, and Table 8-6 shows PMOD2’s connections. Please note that the connector numbering adheres to the Digilent Pmod™ standard and is different from other connectors pin designs.
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Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 8. Peripheral Circuits 8.7.2 MIP-LCD Expansion Board Interface The MIP-LCD Expansion board, supplied with this kit, should be connected to the PMOD1 interface, on the main board. PMOD1 is also used for PMOD module connection. MIP-LCD (KYOCERA with part number TN0181ANVNANN-AN00 ) loaded on MIP-LCD Expansion board uses RE01’s built-in Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI).
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 8. Peripheral Circuits USB Serial Conversion SCI4 port of the RE01's built-in serial communication interface (SCI) has been connected to USB serial converter (FT230XQ (FTDI chip)) in the default kit configuration. The USB port will now expose a virtual COM port.
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 8. Peripheral Circuits MLCD (Memory in Pixel Liquid Crystal Display) Interface 8.9.1 MLCD Function RE01 has 1 channel of MIP Liquid Crystal Controller (MLCD) as built-in, and can be connected to Parallel MIP-LCD (Maker: KYOCERA, Part number: TN0104ANVAANN-GN00*1) through FPC connector (CN3) on the main board.
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Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 8. Peripheral Circuits Table 8-10: MLCD Connections RE01 Signal name Function Port MLCD_VCOM Common electrode polarity signal pin P113 MLCD_XRST LCD control output pin P112 MLCD_SCLK Serial output clock pin for communications P111 MLCD_DEN Data identification signal pin P110 MLCD_ENBS Horizontal data enable pin...
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 8. Peripheral Circuits 8.10 Flash Memory (QSPI) The main board is supplied with flash memory. Fitted is a 64MB Flash Memory manufactured by Macronix (MX25R6435FM2IL0). The flash memory is connected to RE01’s built-in Quad Serial Peripheral Interface modules (QSPI). Figure 8-15, Figure 8-16 shows the component layout, and Table 8-11 shows Flash Memory connections.
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 8. Peripheral Circuits 8.11 Universal Serial Bus (USB) This main board has USB connectors (Type-A, Micro-B). RE01 built-in USB can operate as either a Host or Function device. Table 8-13 shows USB connections. Table 8-13: USB Module Connections RE01 USB Signal name Function...
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Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 8. Peripheral Circuits 8.11.2 Function Controller Mode (Self Power) Figure 8-19 shows the component layout. To enable this functionality, several optional resistors must be in place and switch settings made. For details, see the settings in Figure 8-19 and Table 8-15. The default kit configuration, as supplied, will have these resistors in place and switches set as required.
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Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 8. Peripheral Circuits 8.11.3 Function Controller Mode (Bus Power) By mounting Jumper J3, it is possible to use as bus-powered device. Figure 8-20 shows the component layout. To enable this functionality, several optional resistors must be in place and switch settings made. For details, see the settings in Figure 8-20 and Table 8-16.
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 8. Peripheral Circuits 8.12 Arduino UNO Interface This main board provides an Arduino UNO interface connector, to allow connection to 'Shields'. Figure 8-21 and Figure 8-22 shows the component layout, Table 8-17 shows details of settings, and Table 8-18, Table 8-19, Table 8-20 and Table 8-21 shows Arduino UNO interface connections.
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 8. Peripheral Circuits 8.13 Sensor Board Interface This main board has through-hole patterns that can be connected to the conventional sensor board with I2C interface. Figure 8-23 and Figure 8-24 shows the component layout, and Table 8-23 shows connections of sensor board interface.
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 8. Peripheral Circuits 8.14 External DCDC Circuit Normally, the internal power supply of RE01 uses a built-in regulator (LDO). However, RE01 can enable an even lower power consumption by supplying power to the internal power supply from an external DCDC converter instead of the internal LDO.
Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 9. Headers 9.Headers RE01 Headers This main board has RE01 headers, which can be used to observe general purpose ports of RE01. Table 9-1 shows connections of RE01 header J9, Table 9-2 shows connections of RE01 header J7, Table 9-3 shows connections of RE01 header J8, and Table 9-4 shows connections of the RE01 header J21.
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Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 9. Headers Table 9-2: RE01 Header J7 Connections RE01 Header J7 Function (General IO Function (General IO port/Power) port/Power) RE01 Pin RE01 Pin Circuit Net Name Circuit Net Name P610 P609 J7-P610 J7-P609 P608 P607 J7-P608 J7-P607 P606 P605...
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Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 9. Headers Table 9-3: RE01 Header J8 Connections RE01 Header J8 Function (General IO Function (General IO port/Power) port/Power) RE01 Pin RE01 Pin Circuit Net Name Circuit Net Name 3.3V 5.0V Board_3V3 Board_5V P204 P203 J8-P204 J8-P203 P202 P704...
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Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB 9. Headers Table 9-4: RE01 Header J21 Connections RE01 Header J21 Function (General IO Function (General IO port/Power) port/Power) RE01 Pin RE01 Pin Circuit Net Name Circuit Net Name 3.3V 5.0V Board_3V3 Board_5V P506 P505 J21-P506 J21-P505 P504 P503...
Connect Main Board to PC through Segger development tool J-Link emulator Connect Main Board to PC through Renesas development tool E2 emulator and E2 emulator Lite. Refer to the manufacturer's website for more details about each emulator.
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RE01 Group REVISION HISTORY Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB User’s Manual Description Rev. Date Page Summary 1.00 Jun 26, 2019 First Edition issued. 2.00 Aug 04, 2020 Renewal of configuration C - 1...
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RE01 Group Evaluation Kit RE01 1500KB User’s Manual Publication Date: Rev.2.00 Aug 04, 2020 Published by: Renesas Electronics Corporation...
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