Renesas RA6M Series

Rev. 0.1 October 2023
Renesas RA Family
RA6M Series
Kits: EK-RA6M3 v1
User’ s Manual
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User’s Manual
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Renesas RA6M Series Specifications

General

Operating Frequency	Up to 200 MHz
Flash Memory	Up to 2 MB
SRAM	Up to 640 KB
Operating Voltage	1.6V to 3.6V
Core	Arm Cortex-M4
DAC	12-bit, multiple channels
Communication Interfaces	USB, CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet
Package Options	LQFP, QFN, BGA
Timers	PWM, RTC

Summary

AIK-RA6 M3 Kit Overview

Assumptions and Advisory Notes

Prerequisites and recommendations for using the AIK-RA6M3 kit and its development environment.

Getting Started with AIK-RA6 M3 Development

AIK-RA6 M3 Kit Contents and Ordering

Lists all physical components included in the AIK-RA6M3 kit and its orderable part number.

Software and Development Tool Installation

Guide for downloading and installing the Flexible Software Package (FSP) and necessary development tools.

AIK-RA6 M3 Quick Setup Guide

Introduces example projects and guides for initial board setup and operation.

AIK-RA6 M3 Hardware Details

Kit Architecture Overview

Describes the functional areas of the AIK-RA6M3, including MCU and peripheral sections.

General Hardware Features

Details various hardware aspects like jumpers, power, boot modes, and interfaces.

Jumper Settings and Configuration

Configuration options using jumpers on the board for various functions.

Power Requirements and Supply Options

Details the methods for powering the AIK-RA6M3 and its startup behavior.

MCU Boot Mode Selection

How to configure the MCU's boot mode using a jumper.

Debug Interface Options

Explains onboard and external debugging interfaces available for the MCU.

USB Full Speed Connector

Details the USB C connector for full-speed USB communication.

PMOD 1 Connector

Pinout and functionality of the PMOD 1 connector.

PMOD 2 Connector

Pinout and functionality of the PMOD 2 connector.

PMOD 3 Connector

Pinout and functionality of the PMOD 3 connector.

PMOD 4 Connector

Pinout and functionality of the PMOD 4 connector.

PMOD 5 Connector

Pinout and functionality of the PMOD 5 connector.

PMOD 6 Connector

Pinout and functionality of the PMOD 6 connector.

On-Board LEDs

Explains the function and color of the LEDs on the board.

User Switches and DIP Switch

Details the reset and user switches, including their functions and DIP switch.

Special Features Access

Details specialized interfaces and features available on the AIK-RA6M3.

Ethernet Interface Details

Describes the RMII Ethernet interface and its port assignments.

MEMS Microphone Inputs

Details the two Analog MEMS microphones included on the AIK-RA6M3.

CANCAN-FD Bus Interface

Information on the Controller Area Network bus interface and its port assignments.

Camera Module Socket Interface

Details the 20-pin connector for camera module interface and its pinout.

Certifications and Compliance

EMCEMI Standards Compliance

Information on FCC, ICES, and CE compliance for electromagnetic compatibility.

Material Selection and Disposal Standards

Details compliance with EU RoHS and China SJ/T standards for materials and disposal.

Safety Standards Compliance

Specifies safety standards such as UL 94V-0 adherence for the product.

Documentation and Support Resources

Design and Manufacturing Information

Guides to design package files for the AIK-RA6M3 kit.

Website and Technical Support

Provides URLs for kit resources, product information, and technical support.