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Renesas FPB-RA4E1 Fingerprint Prototype Board

RENRenesas FPB-RA4E1 Fingerprint Prototype Board

MPN: RTK7FPA4E1S00001BE
Renesas Electronics
Development Boards & Kits - ARM Flexible Prototype Board FPB for RA4E1
12 in stock

Overview

The RTK7FPA4E1S00001BE is a Flexible Prototype Board (FPB) designed for evaluating the Renesas RA4E1 microcontroller group. It features an on-board 100MHz Arm Cortex-M33 core with TrustZone security, providing a compact entry point for developing high-performance, low-power applications.

Why Choose This Part

This board provides access to all MCU pins via standard headers, making it ideal for rapid breadboard prototyping. The RA4E1 MCU balances performance with efficiency, consuming only 8.1mA at 100MHz while offering 128KB of SRAM for complex RTOS-based applications.

Applications

Secure IoT Nodes
Leverages Arm TrustZone and 256KB Flash for secure, connected edge devices.
Industrial Sensor Hubs
Utilizes the 12-bit ADC and multiple SCI interfaces to aggregate data from industrial sensors.
USB Peripherals
The integrated USB 2.0 Full Speed interface allows for easy development of PC peripherals and HID devices.
CAN Bus Integration
Designed for industrial or automotive networking tasks using the hardware CAN 2.0B controller.

Getting Started

Begin development by connecting the board to a PC via the micro-USB port, which provides power and debugging via the on-board Segger J-Link. Use the Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) and e2 studio IDE to configure clock trees and peripheral drivers through a graphical interface.

Also Consider

STM32F411 Discovery Kit STMicroelectronics - An alternative high-performance Cortex-M4 board with integrated motion sensors and audio capabilities.
ATSAMD21G18A-AUT MCHPMicrochip Technology - A common alternative for low-power 32-bit prototyping with extensive community support.