Zalmotek RA8M1 Feather Board features Renesas RA8M1 64-bit MCU clocked at 360 MHz

The RA8M1 Feather Board by Zalmotek is an upcoming development board built around the Renesas RA8M1 MCU, the board is versatile features various sets of IOs, and can be used for applications like robotics and IoT systems. The board features an RA8M1 microcontroller which includes a 64-bit Arm Cortex-M85 core operating at up to 360 MHz, 128Mb of SPI serial flash memory, and supports standard communication interfaces like I2C, SPI, UART, and USB. Power options include a USB Type-C port and LiPo battery support, making it ideal for mobile applications. Additionally, it is compatible with various daughter boards for functional expansion. The RA8M1 Feather Board works with the Renesas e² studio IDE and supports Edge Machine Learning, enhancing its application potential through advanced processing capabilities such as sensor fusion.

We have previously written about various Adafruit Feather-compatible boards, such as the Feather RP2350, the RPGA Feather, the IcyBlue Feather 2, and much more. Feel free to check those out if you are interested in the topic.

Zalmotek RA8M1 Feather Board Specifications

• Microcontroller: Renesas RA8M1
  • Core: 64-bit Arm Cortex-M85 running at up to 360 MHz
  • Architecture: 32-bit core with some 64-bit capabilities
• Memory:
  • SPI serial flash: 128Mb (16MB)
• Connectivity:
  • Interfaces: I2C, SPI, UART, USB
  • Expansion: Compatible with various Feather-compatible daughter boards
• Power Supply:
  • USB Type-C port
  • LiPo battery support for portable applications
• Dimensions: Not Specified

Regarding software, the company mentions that the board will be compatible with e Renesas e² Studio IDE which enables support for Edge Machine Learning applications like sensor fusion, in real-world robotics and IoT scenarios. The company also provides tutorials and a board demonstration that integrates sensors for robotics, controlling outputs like motors, enabling connectivity for remote control, and much more.

At the time of writing Zalmotek has not showcased any pricing information or availability of the board but more information can be found on the company’s product page.

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