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Overview This document describes a specification of the RZ/G2UL, RZ/A3UL and RZ/Five SMARC Module Board to evaluate the functions and performance of the Renesas Electronics microprocessor RZ/G2UL “R9A07G043U11GBG”, RZ/A3UL “R9A07G063U02GBG” and RZ/Five “R9A07G043F01GBG” and evaluate application software programs. This document introduces 4 types of the SMARC Module Boards.
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 1. Overview Configuration Figure 1.1 shows an example of system configuration using the RTK9743U11C01000BE. RZ/G2UL SMARC Module Board RTK9743U11C01000BE Power supply through RZ/G2UL USB Type-C AC adapter(*1) RZ SMARC Series Carrier Board Host computer RTK97X4XXXB00000BE SCIF download (*1): Should be procured on the customer side...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 1. Overview Features 1.3.1 RTK9743U11C01000BE (RZ/G2UL SMARC Module Board) Table 1.1 shows the features of the RTK9743U11C01000BE. Table 1.1 Features of the RTK9743U11C01000BE Item Details RZ/G2UL Input (Xin) clock: 24MHz Arm Cortex-A55 clock: 1.0GHz Arm Cortex-M33 clock: 200MHz AXI-bus clock: 200MHz APB-bus clock: 100MHz...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 1. Overview 1.3.2 RTK9763U02C01000BE (RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board QSPI Edition) Table 1.2 shows the features of the RTK9763U02C01000BE. Table 1.2 Features of the RTK9763U02C01000BE Item Details RZ/A3UL Input (Xin) clock: 24MHz Arm Cortex-A55 clock: 1.0GHz AXI-bus clock: 200MHz APB-bus clock: 100MHz Internal memory...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 1. Overview 1.3.3 RTK9763U02C01001BE (RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board OCTAL Edition) Table 1.3 shows the features of the RTK9763U02C01001BE. Table 1.3 Features of the RTK9763U02C01001BE Item Details RZ/A3UL Input (Xin) clock: 24MHz Arm Cortex-A55 clock: 1.0GHz AXI-bus clock: 200MHz APB-bus clock: 100MHz Internal memory...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 1. Overview Physical View Figure 1.2 and Figure 1.3 show the top and bottom views of the RTK9743U11C01000BE. Figure 1.2 Top View of the RTK9743U11C01000BE NOTE This picture is of the RTK9743U11C01000BE. R01UH0990EJ0101 Rev.1.01 Page 13 of 83 Jul 28, 2022...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 1. Overview Figure 1.3 Bottom View of the RTK9743U11C01000BE NOTE This picture is of the RTK9743U11C01000BE. R01UH0990EJ0101 Rev.1.01 Page 14 of 83 Jul 28, 2022...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 1. Overview Component Layout Figure 1.8 and Figure 1.9 show the layout of main components of the RTK9743U11C01000BE. CN1: CN5: IC12: ADC connector FFC/FPC connector DDR Termination CN3: IC3: IC9: IC1: Regulator microSD card slot OctaRAM QSPI flash memory RZ/G2UL...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 1. Overview Figure 1.9 Layout of Components of the RTK9743U11C01000BE (Bottom View) NOTE The layout of this bottom view is of the RTK9743U11C01000BE. R01UH0990EJ0101 Rev.1.01 Page 20 of 83 Jul 28, 2022...
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1. Overview Table 1.5 and Table 1.6 list main components mounted on the RTK9743U11C01000BE. Table 1.5 Main Components on the RTK9743U11C01000BE (1) IC Component Number Component Name Type (Manufacturer) R9A07G043U11GBG (Renesas Electronics) (*1) OctaFLASH Memory MX66UW1G45GXDQ00 (Macronix) (*1) OctaRAM Memory APS51208N-OCHx-BD...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 1. Overview Absolute Maximum Ratings Table 1.7 lists absolute maximum ratings of the RTK9743U11C01000BE. Table 1.7 Absolute Maximum Ratings of the RTK9743U11C01000BE Symbol Item Rated Value Note VDD_IN power voltage 5.25V Reference: Vss — Maximum power consumption 3A Includes continuous RZ SMARC Series Carrier Board current consumption...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Functional Specifications Overview of Functions Table 2.1 lists function modules of the RTK9743U11C01000BE. Table 2.1 Function Modules of the RTK9743U11C01000BE Section Function Description RZ/G2UL Input (Xin) clock: 24MHz Arm Cortex-A55 clock: 1.0GHz Arm Cortex-M33 clock: 200MHz AXI-bus clock: 200MHz APB-bus clock: 100MHz...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications 2.2.1 Overview of RZ/G2UL The RTK9743U11C01000BE contains a 64-bit microprocessor RZ/G2UL that runs in synchronization with the CPU clock (max.1.0 GHz). 2.2.2 Overview of RZ/A3UL The RTK9763U02C01000BE and RTK9763U02C01001BE contain a 64-bit microprocessor RZ/A3UL that runs in synchronization with the CPU clock (max.1.0 GHz).
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications 2.2.4 List of Pin Functions As described in the section1.1, RZ/G2UL is available in pin-compatible with RZ/A3UL and RZ/Five. Table 2.2 lists pin functions of each product used in each Module Board. Table 2.2 List of Pin Function Selection Used on Each Module Board (1/18) RZ/G2UL...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Table 2.2 List of Pin Function Selection Used on Each Module Board (2/18) RZ/G2UL RZ/A3UL RZ/Five SMARC SMARC Location Pin Name Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Description Pin No. Pin Name AD12 CSI_DATA0_P CSI_DATA0_P...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Table 2.2 List of Pin Function Selection Used on Each Module Board (3/18) RZ/G2UL RZ/A3UL RZ/Five SMARC SMARC Location Pin Name Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Description Pin No. Pin Name —...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Table 2.2 List of Pin Function Selection Used on Each Module Board (4/18) RZ/G2UL RZ/A3UL RZ/Five SMARC SMARC Location Pin Name Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Description Pin No. Pin Name —...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Table 2.2 List of Pin Function Selection Used on Each Module Board (5/18) RZ/G2UL RZ/A3UL RZ/Five SMARC SMARC Location Pin Name Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Description Pin No. Pin Name —...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Table 2.2 List of Pin Function Selection Used on Each Module Board (6/18) RZ/G2UL RZ/A3UL RZ/Five SMARC SMARC Location Pin Name Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Description Pin No. Pin Name P4_2/ RSPI1_MISO RSPI1_MISO...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Table 2.2 List of Pin Function Selection Used on Each Module Board (7/18) RZ/G2UL RZ/A3UL RZ/Five SMARC SMARC Location Pin Name Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Description Pin No. Pin Name —...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Table 2.2 List of Pin Function Selection Used on Each Module Board (8/18) RZ/G2UL RZ/A3UL RZ/Five SMARC SMARC Location Pin Name Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Description Pin No. Pin Name —...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Table 2.2 List of Pin Function Selection Used on Each Module Board (9/18) RZ/G2UL RZ/A3UL RZ/Five SMARC SMARC Location Pin Name Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Description Pin No. Pin Name —...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Table 2.2 List of Pin Function Selection Used on Each Module Board (10/18) RZ/G2UL RZ/A3UL RZ/Five SMARC SMARC Location Pin Name Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Description Pin No. Pin Name —...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Table 2.2 List of Pin Function Selection Used on Each Module Board (11/18) RZ/G2UL RZ/A3UL RZ/Five SMARC SMARC Location Pin Name Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Description Pin No. Pin Name P1_2/ET0_TXD0/ ET0_TXD0/ ET0_TXD0/...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Table 2.2 List of Pin Function Selection Used on Each Module Board (12/18) RZ/G2UL RZ/A3UL RZ/Five SMARC SMARC Location Pin Name Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Description Pin No. Pin Name —...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Table 2.2 List of Pin Function Selection Used on Each Module Board (13/18) RZ/G2UL RZ/A3UL RZ/Five SMARC SMARC Location Pin Name Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Description Pin No. Pin Name —...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Table 2.2 List of Pin Function Selection Used on Each Module Board (14/18) RZ/G2UL RZ/A3UL RZ/Five SMARC SMARC Location Pin Name Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Description Pin No. Pin Name —...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Table 2.2 List of Pin Function Selection Used on Each Module Board (15/18) RZ/G2UL RZ/A3UL RZ/Five SMARC SMARC Location Pin Name Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Description Pin No. Pin Name I2C_GP_ RIIC1_SDA RIIC1_SDA...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Table 2.2 List of Pin Function Selection Used on Each Module Board (16/18) RZ/G2UL RZ/A3UL RZ/Five SMARC SMARC Location Pin Name Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Description Pin No. Pin Name —...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Table 2.2 List of Pin Function Selection Used on Each Module Board (17/18) RZ/G2UL RZ/A3UL RZ/Five SMARC SMARC Location Pin Name Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Description Pin No. Pin Name —...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Table 2.2 List of Pin Function Selection Used on Each Module Board (18/18) RZ/G2UL RZ/A3UL RZ/Five SMARC SMARC Location Pin Name Pin Function Pin Function Pin Function Description Pin No. Pin Name —...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Memory QSPI flash memory and DDR4 SDRAM are mounted on the RTK9743U11C01000BE as external memories. Please refer to the following for details. 2.3.1 QSPI Flash Memory RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board RZ/G2UL SMARC Module Board QSPI Edition RZ/Five SMARC Module Board Figure 2.1 shows a block diagram of the Serial Flash Memory Interface.
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications 2.3.2 DDR4 SDRAM RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board RZ/G2UL SMARC Module Board QSPI Edition RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board RZ/Five SMARC Module Board OCTAL Edition Figure 2.2 shows a block diagram of the DDR4 SDRAM interface. The DDR4 SDRAM is controlled by the DDR3L/DDR4 SDRAM Memory Controller (MEMC) that is with built-in to the RZ/G2UL.
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications 2.3.3 Octa Peripheral Interface RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board OCTAL Edition Figure 2.3 shows a block diagram of the Octa Periphral interface. The OctaRAM and OctaFlash memory are controlled by the Octa Memory Controller that is with built-in to the RZ/A3UL.
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications Gigabit Ethernet Interface RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board RZ/G2UL SMARC Module Board QSPI Edition RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board RZ/Five SMARC Module Board OCTAL Edition Figure 2.4 and Figure 2.5 show a block diagram of Gigabit Ethernet0 and Ethernet1 interface. The Gigabit Ethernet Interface is controlled by the Ethernet controller (E-MAC) hat conforms to the definition of the MAC (Media Access Control) layer that is with built-in to the RZ/G2UL.
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications ADC Interface RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board RZ/G2UL SMARC Module Board QSPI Edition RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board RZ/Five SMARC Module Board OCTAL Edition Figure 2.6 shows a block diagram of the ADC interface. When the RZ/Five is used, the pin location is different from the RZ/G2UL, so option resistors are required.
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications 2.11 SD/MMC Host Interface 2.11.1 eMMC Memory RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board RZ/G2UL SMARC Module Board QSPI Edition RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board RZ/Five SMARC Module Board OCTAL Edition Figure 2.13 shows a block diagram of the MMC interface. The eMMC memory is connected to channel 0 of SD/MMC interface that is with built-in to the RZ/G2UL.
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications 2.11.2 SD Card RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board RZ/G2UL SMARC Module Board QSPI Edition RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board RZ/Five SMARC Module Board OCTAL Edition Figure 2.14 shows a block diagram of the SD0 interface. The microSD card is connected to channel 0 of SD/MMC interface that is with built-in to the RZ/G2UL.
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications 2.12 GreenPAK RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board RZ/G2UL SMARC Module Board QSPI Edition RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board RZ/Five SMARC Module Board OCTAL Edition Figure 2.15 shows a block diagram of the GreenPAK. This board is implemented several types of the GreenPAK with integrated various peripheral functions.
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 2. Functional Specifications 2.13 Parallel Output Interface RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board RZ/G2UL SMARC Module Board QSPI Edition RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board OCTAL Edition Figure 2.16 shows a block diagram of the Parallel Output interface. This interface is controlled by the LCD controller (LCDC) with that is built-in to the RZ/G2UL.
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 3. Operation Specifications 3.1.1 ADC Connector (CN1) The RTK9743U11C01000BE contains a connector of ADC interface (CN1). Figure 3.2 illustrates the layout of the connector pins. Table 3.1 shows the assignment of the connector pins. Top View Figure 3.2 ADC Connector (CN1) Pin Layout Diagram...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 3. Operation Specifications 3.1.2 JTAG Connector (CN2) The RTK9743U11C01000BE contains a connector of debug interface (CN2). Figure 3.3 illustrates the layout of the connector pins. Table 3.2 shows the assignment of the connector pins. Figure 3.3 JTAG Connector (CN2) Pin Layout Diagram Table 3.2...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 3. Operation Specifications 3.1.4 SMARC edge Connector (CN4) The RTK9743U11C01000BE can be connected to an external expansion board through the Carrier board connecting connector (CN4). Figure 3.5 illustrates the layout of Carrier board connecting connector pins. For the assignment of Carrier board connecting connector pins, please refer to the section 4 “MODULE PIN-OUT MAP”...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 3. Operation Specifications 3.1.5 FFC/FPC Connector(CN5) The RTK9743U11C01000BE contains a FFC/FPC Connector for the Parallel Output Interface (CN5). Figure 3.6 illustrates the layout of the connector pins. Table 3.4 shows the assignment of the connector pins. Figure 3.6 FFC/FPC Connector (CN5) Pin Layout Diagram Table 3.4...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 3. Operation Specifications Layout of Operation Components Figure 3.7 illustrates the layout of operation components of the RTK9743U11C01000BE. Figure 3.7 Layout of Operation Components of the RTK9743U11C01000BE R01UH0990EJ0101 Rev.1.01 Page 65 of 83 Jul 28, 2022...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 3. Operation Specifications 3.2.1 Functions of Switches and Mode Terminals The RTK9743U11C01000BE contains one switch. Table 3.5 lists mounted switches. Figure 3.8 shows a block diagram of the System Setting interface. Table 3.5 Switches Mounted on the RTK9743U11C01000BE Function Note System setting DIP switch...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 3. Operation Specifications Table 3.6 provides functions of the DIP switch and Figure 3.9 indicates a default terminal state. Table 3.6 Functions of System Setting DIP Switch (SW1) Setting Function SW1-1 OFF DEBUGEN=“H” JTAG debugging DEBUGEN DEBUGEN=“L”...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 3. Operation Specifications By setting SW1-3 to the following settings, the RTK9743U11C01000BE can be used various interfaces. Table 3.7 provides functions by SW1-3. Table 3.8 provides functions of mode terminals. Table 3.7 GPIO Signals by SW1-3 Setting SW1-3 =“L”...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 4. Parallel to HDMI Converision Board Parallel to HDMI Converision Board RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board RZ/G2UL SMARC Module Board QSPI Edition RZ/A3UL SMARC Module Board OCTAL Edition Configuration The Parallel to HDMI Conversion Board is connected to the FFC/FPC Connector (CN5) described in the section 3.1.5 to realize parallel output via the 50mm FPC.
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 4. Parallel to HDMI Converision Board The connection procedure of the 50mm FPC is follows. The top and bottom surfaces of the FPC are shown below. Top surface Bottom surface Figure 4.2 Top and Bottom Views of the 50mm FPC Lift up the actuator.
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 4. Parallel to HDMI Converision Board Rotate down the actuator until firmly closed. NOTE The PFC must be fully inserted in the connector. If not fully inserted, the actuator will not close property. Should this be the case, lift up the actuator and repeat the process (starting with Step 1 above) Figure 4.5 How to install the 50mm FPC (3) FPC Removal...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 4. Parallel to HDMI Converision Board Features Table 4.1 shows the features of the Parallel to HDMI Conversion Board. Table 4.1 Features of the Parallel to HDMI Conversion Board Item Details Video IC HDMI transceiver: 1pc Connector FFC/FPC connector (45pin): 1pc microHDMI connector: 1pc...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 4. Parallel to HDMI Converision Board Physical View Figure 4.7 shows the top and bottom views of the Parallel to HDMI Conversion Board.. Figure 4.7 Top and Bottom Views of the Parallel to HDMI Conversion Board R01UH0990EJ0101 Rev.1.01 Page 73 of 83...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 4. Parallel to HDMI Converision Board Component Layout Figure 4.8 shows the layout of main components of the Parallel to HDMI Conversion Board. Figure 4.8 Layout of Components of the Parallel to HDMI Conversion Board (Top and bottom View) Table 4.2 and Table 4.3 list main components mounted on the Parallel to HDMI Conversion Board.
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 5. Appendix Appendix Type Name and Features of Each Board This section describes the the type name and feature of each board here. The SMARC Module Board is as follows. This picture is of the RTK9743U11C01000BE. Figure 5.1 Top View of the SMARC Module Board The SMARC Module Boards with RZ/G2UL, RZ/A3UL and RZ/Five are used common PCB layout and designed to be...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 5. Appendix The RZ SMARC Series Carrier Board is as follows. This picture is of the RTK97X4XXXB00000BE. Figure 5.2 Top View of the RZ SMARC Series Carrier Board Board Name Type Name RZ SMARC Series Carrier Board RTK97X4XXXB00000BE The Evaluation board Kit is as follows.
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 5. Appendix The Evaluation board Kits are similarly designed to use a common board layout and to be pin-compatible. Parallel to HDMI Board Name Type Name Memory Configuration Conversion Board Evaluation board Kit for RZ/G2UL RTK9743U11S01000BE RZ/G2UL QSPI flash memory Included...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 5. Appendix How to Identify Each SMARC Module Board The differences between each SMARC Module Board are as follows. This picture is of the RTK9743U11C01000BE. Table 5.1 Comparison of the RTK9743U11C01000BE and the RTK9743F01C01000BE Type Name RTK9743U11C01000BE RTK9743F01C01000BE...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 5. Appendix How to replace the SMARC Module Board Please be careful when replacing the board as follows. Remove the four screws. NOTE The screw thread is a special shape, so be careful not to crush the screw thread. Please recommend to prepare a torx screwdriver which is a “T6”...
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RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series 5. Appendix Insert the replacement the SMARC Module Board diagonally, then roll the board parallel to the RZ SMARC Series Carrier Board and fix it with screws. Figure 5.7 How to install the SMARC Module Board R01UH0990EJ0101 Rev.1.01 Page 80 of 83...
RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series REVISION HISTORY RZ Family / RZ/G, RZ/A Series REVISION HISTORY RZ/G2UL, RZ/A3UL, RZ/Five SMARC Module Board REVISION HISTORY Description Rev. Date Page Summary ⎯ 1.00 Jun 27, 2022 First edition issued 1.01 Jul 28, 2022 9, 15 The section title is changed from "RT9743U11C01000BE"...
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