Scalable AI/ML Kits Accelerate Edge Application Design

Based on the RA6M3 and RA4E1 32-bit RA microcontrollers, the kits enable rapid development of real-time analytics, audio and vision applications.

The RA6M3 AI/ML and RA4E1 AI/ML reference kits, available from Mouser, were designed to address engineering and product development challenges commonly faced by system designers. Each kit offers multiple interfaces to operate as a central node for data collection from various sensors for real-time analytics, audio or vision-driven AI/ML applications.

The RA6M3 reference kit includes six Pmod connectors, and the RA4E1 kit has three. Both kits feature Can FD, USB Type-C, Segger J-Link debug port, and a camera parallel port. The RA6M3 kit also adds a camera module and Ethernet port for additional connectivity. An onboard MEMS tracking device with an integrated temperature sensor and two MEMS microphones enables positioning and audio recognition applications. A TFT module with resistive touch provides a human-machine interface (HMI) and is used in application examples.

The AI/ML development kits are fully compatible with the Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) and are supported by Reality AI Software for Real-time Analytics and the Renesas Ready Partner Network for specific use cases. The kits include application examples to help new users get started, and the available ecosystem and AI/ML software enable them to develop their own solutions.