Renesas Electronics EK-RA4W1 Evaluation Kit for RA4W1 MCU

Renesas Electronics EK-RA4W1 Evaluation Kit enables users to seamlessly evaluate the features of the RA4W1 32-Bit Microcontroller (MCU), which features integrated BLUETOOTH® 5.0 Low Energy (BLE). Users can develop embedded systems applications using the Flexible Software Package (FSP) and e2 studio Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The included EK-RA4W1 Board features a pre-mounted RA4W1 MCU, a USB interface that can connect to a PC, an on-board debugger, and connections for expansion options.

Flexible Software Package

The Renesas RA Flexible Software Package (FSP) provides a quick and versatile way to build secure connected IoT devices using the Renesas RA Family of Arm microcontrollers. FSP provides production-ready peripheral drivers, FreeRTOS, and middleware stacks to take advantage of the FSP ecosystem.

Download FSP on GitHub
Renesas FSP User Manual

Features

Pre-installed R7FA4W1AD2CNG MCU in a QFN-56 package
Power supply options
- 5.0V USB power
- 3.3V external power supply header
Current measurement header
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) circuit
Integrated PCB BLE antenna
Reset switch
User switch
Power and status LEDs
2x USB Micro-B
- Connection for on-board emulator
- Connection for USB serial conversion interface
Pmod™ connector
Arduino™ UNO headers
MCU headers
PCB dimensions: 54mm x 90mm

Required Equipment

Micro USB cable (not included)
A PC with at least 1 USB port
A smartphone with the following OS and the smartphone App “GATTBrowser”
- iOS version 9.0 or later
- Android 5.0.1 or later
Windows® 10 operating system
USB Serial Drivers (included in Windows 10)
Tera Term (or similar) terminal console application
SEGGER J-Link® firmware