RZ/G2L SMARC Board by Renesas

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General Information

Getting Started

1. Download the Linux BSP : Download the Linux BSP from renesas.com. More information can be found here

2. Build Environment : To build the BSP, you will need a Linux PC running Ubuntu 20.04.

3. Build the BSP : The instructions for building the BSP are located in the "Release Note" document that is include in the BSP download.

4. Prepare an SD Card : The evaluation boards are intended to be booted from SD Cards. These cards must be formatted and loaded using a Linux PC. A helpful script has been created (usb_sd_partition) that you can run on your Linux PC.

5. Boot the Board : After formatting and loading the SD Card and inserting it into the SOM board, the board will automatically boot into Linux after Power On Reset. The login will be "root" (no password is needed)

Board Setup Information

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RZ/G2L Evaluation Board Kit Configuration
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RZ/G2L SMARC Module Board (TOP)
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RZ/G2L SMARC Module Board (Bottom)
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RZ SMARC Series Carrier Board
 
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Power Supply
The following power supply environment is used in the evaluation of Renesas:
● USB Type-C cable CB-CD23BK (manufactured by Aukey)
● USB PD Charger Anker PowerPort III 65W Pod (manufactured by Anker)
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JTAG Cable Connection for ICE Debugging
When connecting JTAG debugger, please set the DIP SW1 settings as shown.
The JTAG connector is 10pin.
 
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How to set Boot Modes

Board Operation Information

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Power ON
● Connect USB-PD Power Charger to USB Type-C Connector. Then LED1(VBUS PWR On) and LED3(Module PWR On) lights up.
● Press SW9 to turn on the power. Then LED4(Carrier PWR On) lights up.
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Debug Serial (Console Output)
● Debug serial uses CN14. The baud rate is 115200bps.
● Since the serial-USB conversion IC is not always powered, the Windows PC will recognize it after the power switch is turned on.
● If it is not recognized by your Windows PC, please install the driver�https://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm