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User’s Manual Renesas RA Family FPB-RA6E2 v1 Contents Glossary ............................3 Board Overview ........................4 Assumptions and Advisory Notes ......................6 Box Contents ........................... 7 Ordering Information ........................ 7 Hardware Architecture and Default Configuration ..............8 Board Architecture ........................... 8 System Block Diagram ..........................
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Renesas RA Family FPB-RA6E2 v1 – User's Manual Certifications .......................... 23 EMC/EMI Standards ..........................23 Material Selection, Waste, Recycling and Disposal Standards ............23 Safety Standards ........................... 23 Design and Manufacturing Information .................. 24 10. Website and Support ......................24 Revision History ..........................
Renesas RA Family FPB-RA6E2 v1 – User's Manual 1. Board Overview The FPB-RA6E2, a Fast Prototyping Board for the RA6E2 MCU Group, enables users to seamlessly evaluate the features of the RA6E2 MCU group and develop embedded systems applications using Flexible Software Package (FSP) and the e studio IDE.
Renesas RA Family FPB-RA6E2 v1 – User's Manual Arduino Uno R3 Connectors (Digital) Breakout Pin Header J3 Power LED Pmod 2 Micro USB Connector RA6E2 MCU DC Input User Switch Pmod 1 Reset Switch Arduino Uno R3 Connectors Breakout Pin Header J4...
Renesas RA Family FPB-RA6E2 v1 – User's Manual 1.1 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 FPB-RA6E2 Quick Start Guide to get acquainted with the board.
Renesas RA Family FPB-RA6E2 v1 – User's Manual 2. Box Contents The following components are included in the box: 1. FPB-RA6E2 v1 board 2. Printed Quick Start Guide 3. China RoHS document Figure 3. FPB-RA6E2 Board 3. Ordering Information • FPB-RA6E2 v1 orderable part number: RTK7FPA6E2S00001BE Note: The underlined character in the orderable part number represents the kit version.
Renesas RA Family FPB-RA6E2 v1 – User's Manual 4. Hardware Architecture and Default Configuration 4.1 Board Architecture The FPB-RA6E2 board is designed with an architecture similar to other boards in the FPB series. Alongside the MCU there is an on-board programmer, pin headers for access to all the pins on the MCU, a power supply regulator, some LEDs and switches, and several ecosystem I/O connectors (Pmod and Arduino).
Renesas RA Family FPB-RA6E2 v1 – User's Manual 4.3 Jumper Settings Two types of jumpers are provided on the FPB-RA6E2 board. 1. Copper jumpers (trace-cut type and solder bridge type) 2. Traditional pin header jumpers The following sections describe each type and their default configuration.
Renesas RA Family FPB-RA6E2 v1 – User's Manual 5.1.1 Power Supply Options This section describes the different ways in which FPB-RA6E2 board can be powered. Power Supply Main System Option 1 Debug USB Power Connector (J8) Reverse Polarity Protection Power Supply 5 V to 3.3 V...
The FPB-RA6E2 board can be programmed and debugged using the built-in SEGGER J-Link Emulator On- Board debugger. 5.2.1 On-Board Debug The on-board debug functionality is provided using Renesas RA4M2 Debug MCU and SEGGER J-Link ® firmware. Debug USB Micro-B connector (J8) connects the RA4M2 Debug MCU to an external USB full speed host, allowing re-programming and debugging of the target RA MCU firmware.
Renesas RA Family FPB-RA6E2 v1 – User's Manual 5.2.1.1 Debugger Link Settings Table 5. Debug Link Settings Link Setting Function Closed Normal debugger operation Open P201/MD and P300/SWCLK are not connected 5.2.2 Debugger Settings in e studio Figure 8 shows the settings for e studio when creating a new project for the FPB-RA6E2 Fast Prototyping Board.
Renesas RA Family FPB-RA6E2 v1 – User's Manual 5.3 Ecosystem The Ecosystem connectors provide users the option to simultaneously connect several third-party add-on modules compatible with two popular ecosystems using the following connectors: 1. Two Digilent Pmod™ (SPI ,UART and I3C) connectors 2.
Yellow Debug LED Renesas RA4M2 Debug MCU The User LEDs may be isolated from the main MCU so that the associated ports can be used for other purposes. To disconnect LED1 from P207, trace cut jumper E8 must be open. To disconnect LED2 from P206, trace cut jumper E7 must be open.
Renesas RA Family FPB-RA6E2 v1 – User's Manual Figure 15. Power LED Figure 16. Debug LED 5.4.2 User and Reset Switches Two miniature, momentary, mechanical push-button type SMD switches are mounted on the FPB-RA6E2 board. Pressing the reset switch (S2) generates a reset signal to restart the RA MCU.
Renesas RA Family FPB-RA6E2 v1 – User's Manual 5.4.3 MCU Boot Mode A two-pin header (J7) can be fitted to select the boot mode (P201) of the RA MCU. For normal operation (single-chip mode), leave J7 open. To enable SCI boot mode, place a jumper on J7.
Renesas RA Family FPB-RA6E2 v1 – User's Manual 6.1 Breakout Pin Headers The FPB-RA6E2 board pin headers (not fitted), J3 and J4, provide access to all RA MCU interface signals, and to voltages for all RA MCU power ports. Each header pin is labelled with the voltage or port connected to that pin.
Renesas RA Family FPB-RA6E2 v1 – User's Manual 7. Recommended Parts Table 11 lists recommended part numbers for optional components that can be fitted as required. Table 11. Part Numbers Designator(s) Description Manufacturer Part Number 24 MHz Crystal Diodes Incorporated...
Renesas RA Family FPB-RA6E2 v1 – User's Manual 8. Certifications The FPB-RA6E2 v1 board meets the following certifications/standards. See page 4 of this user’s manual for the disclaimer and precautions. 8.1 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 aims to provide the best microcontroller kit experience to help our customers jumpstart innovation and take products to market faster with the RA family of microcontrollers. The Renesas RA microcontroller kits have been designed with a lot of attention to detail and customer-centered thinking in every aspect of the design.
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