Renesas RE01 Evaluation Kit – Powering Energy‑Harvesting IoT Solutions

Renesas’ RE01 evaluation kit showcases how our 32‑bit RE01 Group of embedded controllers power energy‑harvesting IoT solutions. Built on silicon‑on‑thin‑buried‑oxide (SOTB) technology, the RE01 series cuts power usage in active and standby modes, allowing devices to run continuously without battery replacement or recharging.

The kit features an RE01 controller built around an ARM Cortex‑M0+ core running up to 64 MHz and 1.5 MB of flash memory. It includes dedicated ports for energy‑harvesting modules and a rechargeable battery, an Arduino‑compatible header for rapid sensor prototyping, and a Pmod connector for wireless module testing.

(Source: Renesas)

Features

• Energy‑harvesting system – evaluate power‑generation elements, secondary battery interface, and sample code available on Renesas’ website.
• Arduino Uno Header & PMOD interface – integrate your hardware with the kit for rapid development.
• On‑board debug – debug your firmware simply by connecting the included USB cable to a host PC.

Kit Contents

1. Evaluation Board RE01 1500KB
2. PMOD‑compatible low‑power LCD (Memory‑In‑Pixel LCD) expansion board
3. Solar panel
4. USB cable (Micro‑B)

Renesas supplies comprehensive sample code and application notes covering power‑management strategies and CMSIS‑compatible drivers. Developers can also download code for ADCs, digital filtering, FFT routines, 2‑D graphics on MIP LCDs, and secure boot/firmware update mechanisms to enhance device security.

The RE01 evaluation kit is available immediately at $344 per unit.