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1. Overview
The Target Board S3A6 (TB-S3A6) is a development kit for the R enesas Synergy™ S3A6 Microcontroller in an
LQFP100 package. TB-S3A6 is designed to help developers get started with initial firmware development and evaluation
of the S3A6 MCU Group.
Renesas Synergy
• R7FS3A6783A01CFP
• 100-pin Quad Flat Pack package
• 48 MHz ARM
• 32 KB on chip SRAM
• 256 KB on chip code flash memory
• 8 KB on chip data flash memory
™
S3A6 Microcontroller
®
Cortex® M4 core with FPU
Connectivity
• A Device USB connector for the Main MCU
• Segger J-Link
®
On-Board interface for debugging and programming of the S3A6 MCU. A 10-pin JT AG/SWD
interface is also provided for connecting optional external debuggers and programmers.
• Two PMOD connectors, allowing use of appropriate PMOD compliant peripheral plug-in mod ule s fo r ra pid
prototyping
• Pin headers for access to p ower and signals for the Main MCU
Multiple clock sources
• Main MCU oscillator crystals, providing precision 12.000 MHz and 32,768 Hz reference clocks
• Additional low-precision clocks are available internal to the Main MCU
MCU reset push button switch
MCU boot configur at ion jumper
General purpose I/O ports
• One jumper to allow measuring Main MCU current
• Copper jumpers on PCB bottom side for configuration and access to a selected MCU signals
Operating voltage
• External 5V input through the Debug USB connector supplies the o n-board power regulator to power the Target
Board logic and interfaces. Alternatively, 5V or 3.3V may be supplied through alternate locations on the Target
Board.
Other features
• A two-color board status LED indicating availability of regulated power and connection status of the J-Link interface
• A red User LED, controlled by the Main MCU firmware
• A User Push-Button switch, User Capacitive Touch sensor (button), and an optional User Potentiometer, all of which
are controlled by the Main MCU firmware
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Figure 1 TB-S3A6 bottom side
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2. What’s in the box
The following components are included in the kit:
•TB-S3A6 board
•One US B Type-A to Micro-B cable
3. Getting Started
Before you start working with your kit, you need to obtain the la test version of the Synergy™ Software Package (SSP)
and the Rene s as Synergy
If you are new to the Renesas Synergy
™
Tools & Kits for the development of your TB-S3A6 board.
™
Platform development, we encourage you at this point to visit our Getting Started Guide on our website. This guide will provide de taile d instructions on how t o register an account on the Renesas
Synergy
™
Gallery to obtain a developer’s license, and how to download and install all the software and tools that are
required. Once you have completed these steps, please return to this section for more in-depth information on how to
work with your board.
How to register for an account on the Synergy Gallery
How to download & install the necessary development tools
3.1 Jumpers and DIP Switch settings
3.1.1 Copper Jumpers
There are two types of Copper Jumpers, designated trace-cut and solder-bridge.
A trace-cut jumper is provided with a narrow copper trace connecting its pads. The silk screen overlay printing around a
trace-cut jumper is a solid box. To isolate the pads, cut the trace between pads adjacent to each pad then remove the
connecting copper foil either mechanically or with the assistance of heat. Once the etched copper trace is removed, the
trace-cut jumper is turned into a solder -bridge jumper for any later changes.
A solder-bridge jumper is provided with two isolated pads that may be joined together by one of three methods:
•Solder may be applied to both pads to develop a bulge on each and the bulges joined by touching a soldering iron
across the two pads.
•A small wire may be placed across the two pads and soldered in place.
•A SMT resistor, size 0805, 0603, or 0402, may be placed across the two pads and soldered in place. A zero-Ohm
esistor shorts the pads together.
r
The silk screen overlay printing ar ound a solder-bridge jumper is a box with a gap in the lines adjacent to the isolation
region between the pads.
For any copper jumper, the connection is co nsidered closed if there is an electrical connection between the pads (default
for trace-cut jumpers.) The connection is considered open if there is no electrical connection between the pads (default
for the solder-bridge jumpers.)
Figure 2 Copper Jumpers
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Location
Circuit Group
Default
Function
E18
Open
Connects signal P213 to MCU
E23
Closed
Connects 12.000 MHz Crystal to MCU
E1
3.3V Linear
Closed
Alternate 3.3V source (+3V3JLOB)
E25
Closed
Connects 32.768 kHz Crystal to MCU
E27
Open
Connects signal P214 to MCU
E11
AVSS0->GND
Closed
Connects AVSS0 to Ground
E5
Open
Connects signal P115J to Capacitive Touch Button
E29
Closed
Connects MCU pin 15 (VCL) to capacitor
E33
Closed
Connects the S124 MCU to the J-Link signal RESET#
E37
Closed
Connects the S124 MCU to the J-Link signal
3.1.2 Default Board Configuration
The following table describes the default settings for each jumper on the TB-S3A6 Target Board. This includes
traditional pin jumpers (Jx designation) and copper jumpers (Ex designation.)
The Circuit Group for each jumper is the designation found in the board schematic. (See Section 5: Electrical
Schematics.) Functional details for many of the listed jumpers may be fou nd in Section 4.4: Connectivity and Settings
and Section 4.6: Additional Features.
Table 1 Default Jumper Settings
Open/Closed
J8 MCU Mode Config Shunt on pins 1-2 Sets the MCU Mode to boot from Internal Flash
E19 Open Connects signal P212 to MCU
E24 Closed Connects 12.000 MHz Crystal to MCU
E22
E26 Closed Connects 32.768 kHz Crystal to MCU
E10 AVCC0->
E2
E28
12M Crystal
Regulator
Open Connects signal P215 to MCU
32K Crystal
Closed Connects +3V3MCU to AVCC0
+3V3MCU
Closed Enable/Disable Capacitive Touch Button
Capacitive Touch
Button
Open Connects VCL to MCU
EXT VCL and VCL
CAP
E32
E34 Closed Connects the S124 MCU to the J-Link signal
E38 Closed Connects the S124 MCU to the J-Link signal
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J-Link
Closed Connects the S124 MCU to the J-Link signal JLED
TDO(/SWO) P109
P108/SWDIO
P300/SWCLK
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Location
Circuit Group
Default
Function
E31
JTAG Connector
Open
JTAG Ground Detect. Connects the JTAG connector
E14
Open
Connects VCC_USB_LDO to MCU pin 40
E8
Closed
Connects +3V3MCU to MCU pin 40
E15
Closed
Connects MCU pin 43 to capacitor
E16
Closed
Connects MCU pin 38 to signal USB_N
E20
Open
Connects MCU pin 39 to signal USBPH_P
E3
User LED
Closed
Enable/Disable User LED
E4
User Push-Button
Closed
Enable/Disable User Push-Button switch
Open/Closed
E35 J-Link OB USB Closed Connects the J-Link OB USB 5V input to the primary 5V-
>3.3V voltage regulator
pin 9 to Ground.
E13
LDO and VCC
USB
E7 Closed Connects +3V3MCU to MCU pin 41
E12
E30 USB Device
E17 Closed Connects MCU pin 39 to signal USB_P
E21 Open Connects MCU pin 38 to signal USBPH_N
E36 User
P205 or TSCAP-A
Interface
USB FS
Potentiometer
Open Connects VCC_USB_LDO to MCU pin 41
Open Connects MCU pin 43 to signal P205
Closed Connects the Device USB 5V input to the MCU
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Pins 2-4 connect +3V3 to VBAT.
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4. Hardware Layout
4.1 System block diagram
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4.2 Power Requirements
TB-S3A6 is designed for 3.3 Volt operation. Note that this also means that 5V PMOD devices cannot be used together
with the TB-S3A6 unless they are powered separately.
The total current available from the LDO regulator for all connected circuits is 0.600A or less, depending the 5V power
source used.
4.2.1 Power supply options
TB-S3A6 can be powered via several different methods:
Option 1: Debug USB (Default)
The default power source is 5V supplied from an external USB host to the USB Debug connector labelled DEBUG USB
on the top surface of the board. A low drop-out regulator (LDO) is used to convert the 5V signal to 3.3V, which then is
used to power the MCU and any connected devices.
The Copper Jumper E35 selects the source for the primary power input to the LDO regulator. By
default, this jumper is configured to provide power through the Debug USB connector. The
Copper Jumper E35 is closed for this configuration.
Option 2: Test Points TP3 and TP4
The TB-S3A6 can also be powered by installing a 5V power source a cross TP3 (positive input) and TP4 (negative input).
The Copper Jumper E35 must be opened to enable powering the board using these test points.
The on-board Low Dropout Regulator (see Section 4.3: Major Components) has an input voltage
range of +3.3V to +5.5V, and a built-in current limit of 600 mA. Make sure any external power source
connected to TP3 and TP4 meets these requirements.
Figure 3 USB Debug Connector (J11), TP3, and TP4 on the Target Board
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Option 3: Test Points TP1 and TP2
The TB-S3A6 can also be powered by installing a 3.3V source across TP1 (positive input) and TP2 (negative input).
Copper jumper E35 must be open to enable powering the board using these test points.
Figure 4 TP1, TP2 and LED1 on Target Board
These test points supply voltage directly to the S3A6 MCU, the S124 J-Link MCU, and other
on-board circuitry. Use caution to ensure that any voltage connected in this manner meets the
power requirements for the active features. Power sources that are outside of the published
operating range for the active devices may cause degraded performance or damage the board.
Option 4: Pin Headers
The TB-S3A6 can also be powered through the following pin-headers on the board.
• J1 (pin J1-15 for +3.3V, pin J1-17 for Return)
• J2 (pin J2-10 for +3.3V, pin J2-12 for Return)
• J4 (pin J4-37 for +3.3V, pin J4-36 for Return)
Note: Copper jumper E35 must be open for any of these configurations.
The pin headers supply voltage directly to the S3A6 MCU, the S124 J-Link MCU, and other
on-board circuitry. Use caution to ensure that any voltage connected in this manner meets the
power requirements for the active features. Power sources that are outside of the published
operating range for the active devices may cause degraded performance or damage the board.
See Section 4.5 for more information on the Pin Headers.
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Figure 5 5V Power Input Circuit
Figure 6 3.3V Power Regulator Circuit
4.2.2 Power-up behavior
When powered, the green LED to the right of the DEVICE USB connector (LED2) lights up. The red LED in the same
LED package functions as a status indicator for the J-Link On-Board debug interface on the board. If both LEDs in the
LED2 package are lit, LED2 appears orange.
Figure 7 LED2 on Target Board (top)
4.2.3 Battery supply configuration
An external battery may be connected according to the methods outlined in Section 4.2.1: Power supply options,
providing it meets the minimum voltage and current requiremen ts.
Additionally, an external battery source may be connected to VBAT at Pin Header location J2-29 (J2-12 ground return)
to maintain the MCU Real Time Cloc k (RTC) when other main power sources are disconnected from the TB-S3A6.
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4.2.4 Measuring Current Consumption
Pad 1 and 3 of the Copper jumper E6, which is a dual trace-cut jumper, allow measurement of +3V3 MCU sup ply
current. Pad 2 and 4 of E6 allow measurement of VBAT supply current. Both traces are connected by default. These
traces should be cut to enable power measurement. Care must be taken when cutting the trace to not cause damage to
PCB layers below the trace.
Note that the actual current consumed by the S3A6 MCU is dependent on many factors, including ambient temperature,
internal clock speed, input voltage level, and device activity. The actual current consumed by the MCU can vary from
less than 1 mA to nearly 40 mA. Please refer to the S3A6 User’s Manual for more information on the electrical
characteristics of the MCU.
Figure 8 MCU Current Measurement Circuit
Figure 9 E6 on Target Board (Top side)
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Figure 10 E6 on Target Board (Bottom side)
Once the shorting traces have been removed, there are several options to measure current:
• Pins can be installed that allow connection of a precision multi-meter or bench meter, or leaded current shunt to allow
oscilloscope or data logger connec tion. When not measur i ng the current, this allows easily installed and removed
shunts to be used to short the jumper terminals.
• Another option is to install current sense resistors between pads 1 and 3 for +3V3 MCU, and between pads 2 and 4
for VBAT. Precision non-inductive film or foil resistors are recommended for use in this application, and the value
of each resistor should be carefully considered.
For example, if the expected current requirement for the +3V3 MCU supply voltage is 10 mA, and the user would
expect to measure a 10 mV drop across the current measurement resistor, then a 1.0 Ohm resistor should be selected
and installed.
The actual value selected should be based on the operating conditions of the MCU for the specific user application,
and the sensitivity of the measurement equipment used.
4.3 Major Components
Main MCU
• Renesas Synergy S3A6 MCU, part number R7FS3A6783A01CFP#AA0 (U1)
Main MCU
J-Link MCU
• Renesas Synergy S124 MCU, part number R7FS124773A01CFM#AA0 (U2)
J-Link MCU
USB Connectors
• FCI part number 10118192-0001LF (J9, J11)
Micro USB 2.0 Female connector
Primary communication with Main MCU and J-Link MCU
Push-buttons
• C&K part number PTS645SM43SMTR92 LFS (S1, S2)
Momentary push-button switch
Used for system reset and user defined functions
LDO Regulator
• Diodes Inc. part number AP7215-33YG-13 (U3)
Low-drop out linear regulator
Generates system 3.3V from J-Link USB 5V input
PMOD A Connector
•Samtec part number SSW-106-02-F-D-RA (J5)
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5
Ground
GND
12 pin right angle connector for PMOD A
PMOD B Connector
• Samtec part number SSW-106-02-FM-S-RA (J6)
6 pin right angle connector for PMOD B
Pin Headers
• Sullins part number PRPC020DAAN-RC (J1, J2, J3, J4)
40 position pin header, 0.1 inch pitch
Provides signal breakout and access for Main MCU signals
System LED
• Dialight part number 598-8610-207F (LED2)
Dual color Red/Green LED
System status indicator for power and J-Link status
User LED
• Lite-On part number LTST-C191KRKT (LED1)
User Defined
• Single color red LED as needed for user environment
User Potentiometer
• Bourns part number 3352T-1-1-3LF (POT1)
User defined
Provides variable resistance as needed for user environment
4.4 Connectivity and Settings
Throughout this section, feature configuratio n using copper jumpers is described. Refer to Section 3.1.1: Copper
Jumpers for information on using copper jumpers.
4.4.1 Device USB
The DEVICE USB Micro-B connection jack connects the Main MCU to an external
USB Host, FS capable, allowing communications for testing and use of the Main MCU
firmware. Power for the Target Board cannot be received from this connector. The
DEVICE USB interface can detect the presence of power from the USB Host PC. The
USB Host power received at the DEVICE USB interface is not connected to the Target
Board 5V power bus.
Table 2 DEVICE USB connector (J9)
USB device connector TB-S3A6
Pin Description Signal/Bus
1
2 Data- P915/USB_DM
3 Data+ P914/USB_DP
4 USB ID, jack internal switch, cable inserted N.C.
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+5VDC, connected to a sense voltage 2/3 divider to
allow Main MCU sensing of Host presence
+5VUSB
P407/USB_VBUS = 2/3(5VUSB)
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DEBUG USB Connector
TB-S3A6
1
+5VDC
+5V_JUSB
5
Ground
GND
Programming Interface
Conflicting Interface
P108
SWDIO / JTAG TMS
SPI
SSLB0 fixed function, J1-13
P300
SWCLK / JTAG TCK
GPT
GTIOC0A fixed function, J1-31
Connections in Table 2 are based on the condition of copper jumpers E16, E17, E20, E21, and
E30 matching their as-manufactured status. As-manufactured, E16 and E17 are closed, E20
and E21 are open, and E30 is closed.
Alternatively, the Device USB signals to the Main MCU may be connected to MCU Pin
Header J1. To enable this configuration, copper jumpers E16 and E17 should be open, E20
and E21 should be closed.
4.4.2 Debug USB
The DEBUG USB Micro-B connection jack connects the S124 J-Link MCU
to an external USB Host, FS capable, allowing re-programming and
debugging of the Main MCU firmware. Power for the Target Board may be
received from this connector.
The J-Link OB interface is multiplexed with the JTAG interface, and can collectively be
referred to as the Programming Interface. While the J-Link OB interface and the JTAG
interface do not conflict, the J-Link OB signals may be isolated from the programming interface
by changing the associated copper jumpers.
J-Link Disconnect Copper Jumpers E32, E33, E34, E37, and E38 connect the J-Link signals to
the MCU programming interface. To isolate the J-Link signals from the JTAG interface, the
copper jumpers must be open. To allow use of the J-Link interface, each copper jumper must
be closed.
J-Link MCU Power Copper Jumper, E1, connects the main +3.3V power to the J-Link +3.3V power. The default
condition for E1 is closed, which connects the J-Link MCU power to the main +3.3V power. If J-Link signa ls are
disconnected, the power to the J-Link MCU should also be removed by changing E1 to open.
Table 3 DEBUG USB connector (J11)
Pin Description Signal/Bus
2 Data- U2 USB_DM (U2-18)
3 Data+ U2 USB_DP (U2-19)
4 USB ID, jack internal switch, cable inserted N.C.
Three of the J-Link ports (P108, P109, and P300) conflict with the SPI interface, as shown in the following table.
A 10-pin Cortex Debug Connector is provided at J10.
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JTAG Connector
TB-S3A6
1
VTref
VTref
+3V3
3
GND
GND
GND
5
GND
GND
GND
7
Key
Key
N.C.
9
GNDDetect
GNDDetect
N.C. (short E31 to conn ect to G ND )
Programming Interface
Conflicting Interface
Port
Use
Interface
Use
P109
TDO / J-Link SWO
SPI
MOSIB_B fixed function, J1-7
P300
SWCLK
GPT
GTIOC0A_A fixed function, J1-31
Table 5 JTAG / SWD connector (J10)
Pin JTAG pin name SWD pin name Signal/Bus
2 TMS SWDIO U1 P108/SWDIO (U1-51)
4 TCK SWCLK U1 P300/SWCLK (U1-50)
6 TDO SWO U1 P109 (U1-52)
8 TDI NC/EXTb U1 P110 (U1-53)
10 nSRST nSRST U1 RESET# (U1-38)
The Cortex Debug Connector is fully described in the ARM® CoreSight™ Architecture Specification.
The J-Link MCU Power copper jumper and J-Link Disconnects copper jumpers may be open for proper operation of the
JTAG interface to prevent intera c tions with the J-Link MCU. See section 4.4.2 for details.
If a JTAG adapter is in use that pr operly interprets the ARM Cortex 10-pin Debug con nector
assignment of pin 9 to GND, the JTAG GNDDetect copper jumper E31 should be closed. If the
JTAG adapter used is one of several that may be confused or damaged by the presence of GND at
pin 9, E31 should be open (as shipped).
The J-Link OB interface is multiplexed with the JTAG interface, and can collectively be referred to as the Programming
Interface. While the J-Link OB interface and the JTAG interface do not conflict, the J-Link OB signals may be isolated
from the programming interface by changing the copper jumpers as described in Section 4.4.2 Debug USB.
Four of the JTAG ports (P108, P109, P110 and P300) conflict with the SPI interface, as sho wn in the following table.
Two LED s are provided on the TB-S3A6 Target Board. Target Board U1 is the Main MCU, and directly controls LED1.
See Figure 5 for LED1 location, Figure 8 for LED2 location, and Figure 7 for LED2 circuit. Target Board U2 is the
J-Link MCU, and controls the Red LED in LED2.
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LED1
Red
User LED
U1 P106
U1-102
LED2
Green
3.3V Power Available
+3V3
N.A.
Designator
Function
MCU Control Port
MCU Pin
S1
User Switch
U1 P105/IRQ0
U1-103
Figure 11 LED1 Control Circuit
The behavior of the LEDs is describ e d in the following table.
Table 7 Target Board LED functions
Designator Color Function MCU control port MCU pin
LED2 Red J-Link Indicator JLED (U2 P103) U2-45
To disconne ct the User LED from the MCU signal P106, the copper jumper E3 must be open.
4.4.5 Switches
Two miniature , mo me nt ary, mechanica l pus h -button type SMT switches are mounted on the Target Board. Pressing the
RESET Switch generates a reset signal to restart the Main MCU.
To disconnect the User Switch from the MCU signal P105/IRQ0, copper jumper E4 must be
open.
Table 8 Target Board switches
S2 MCU Reset Switch RESET# U1-55
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Figure 12 User Switch Circuit
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Figure 13 User Switch (S1) on Target Board
Figure 14 Reset Switch Circuit
Figure 15 Reset Switch (S2) on Target Board
4.4.6 PMOD A
A 12-pin PMOD type 2A connector is provided at PMOD A. The interface is powered
for 3.3V modules only. The Main MCU acts as the SPI master, and the connected
module acts as an SPI slave device. This interface may additionally be re-configured in
firmware as several other PMOD types.
Note that signals on PMOD A are shared with Main MCU pin headers J1 and J2. Care
must be taken to ensure shared signals are not u s ed concurrently.
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USB device connector
TB-S3A6
1
SS (low to select slave)
U1 P103, SSLA0_A (U1-72)
3
MISO
U1 P100, MISOA_A (U1-75)
5
GND
GND
7
INT (slave to master)
U1 P104, IRQ1 (U1-71)
9
Not Specified
U1 P111, GPIO (U1-54)
11
GND
GND
Pin
Description
Signal/Bus
2
TXD
U1 P401, TXD1 (U1-2)
U1 P400, GPIO (U1-1)
6
VCC
+3V3
Table 9 PMOD A connector (J5)
Pin Description Signal/Bus
2 MOSI U1 P101, MOSIA_A (U1-74)
4 SCK U1 P102, RSPCKA_A (U1-73)
6 VCC +3V3
8 RESET (master to slave) U1 P107, GPIO (U1-68)
10 Not Specified U1 P112, GPIO (U1-55)
12 VCC +3V3
Limits of the 3.3V regulator on the Target Board, and limits of the power source supplying that regulator (especially for
USB Host devices), including the to-be-connected PMOD device, must be considered prior to connecting a module to a
PMOD connector.
4.4.7 PMOD B
A 6-pin PMOD type 4 connector is provided at PMOD B. The interface is powered for
3.3V modules only. The Main MCU acts as the UART DCE, and the connected module
acts as the UART DTE. This interface may additionally be re-configured in firmware as
some other PMOD types.
Note that signals on PMOD B are shared with Main MCU pin header J1 and J2. Care must be taken to ensure shared
signals are not used concurrently.
Limits of the 3.3V regulator on the Target Board, and limits of the power source supplying that regulator (especially for
USB Host devices), including the to-be-connected PMOD device, must be considered prior to connecting a module to a
PMOD connector.
4.4.8 User Capacitive Touch Button
A capacitive sensor region for use as a Capacitive Touch button is provided in the board USER INPUT region. A
support circuit, TSCAP, is required for proper operation of Capacitive Touch button(s) by the Main MCU.
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Designator
Function
MCU Control Port
MCU Pin
-
TSCAP Support
U1 P205 (TSCAP-A)
U1-43
To disconne ct the Capac itive Touch Button fro m t he MCU, the copper jumper E2 must be open.
To connect MCU signal P115 to pin header J3, the copper jumper E5 must be closed.
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Figure 18 Capacitive Touch Button on Target Board (top)
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4.5 Target Board Pin Headers
The Target Board pin headers, J1, J2, J3, and J4, provide access to all Main MCU interface signals, and to voltages for all
Main MCU power ports.
Fixed Function Pin Assignments
For consistency across all Synergy Target Board Kits, some pin assignments on the headers have fixed function signal
assignments. This provides specific signals and functions to be at a common pin header location on all Target Boards for
S1, S3, S5, S7 Synergy MCU Series.
On the TB -S3A6, 40 pins of the pin headers are set aside for fixed function assignment. These pins are odd-numbered
pins of J1 and even-numbered pins of J2.
Pin Header Fixed Function Pins are labeled on the Target Board with dark text on a white background. Pins that are not
Fixed Function pins are labeled with white text on a dark background. On the top side of the board is the functional label
for the fixed location. On the bottom side of the board is the port infor mation for the same pin.
Figure 19 Fixed Function Pin Label example
There are several pins in the headers that are secondary fixed f unction pins. These secondary fixed function pins share
common pin assignments with other Target Boards having Main MCUs with the same functionality. The secondary
fixed function pins are also labele d with the top side having a functional label, and bottom side having a port label.
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Figure 20 TB-S3A6 Pin Headers Circuit
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75
P100
1 2 P914/USB_DP
28
33
P204
5 6 VCC_USB
29
52
P109/TDO/SWO
7 8 (None)
NC
49
P301
11
12
P203
34
62
VCC
15
16
P307
41
66
P601
19
20
P305
43
64
P603
25
26
P809
46
72
P103
29
30
(None)
NC
50
P300/TCK/SWCLK
31
32
(None)
NC
69
P106
35
36
P201/MD
39
84
P015
39
40
P112
55
4.5.1 Pin Header J1
Pin header J1 is a 2-column by 20-row through-hole header on 0.100 inch centers.
Table 12 Pin Header J1 pin assignment
100p
S3A6 Pin
31 P206 3 4 P915/USB_DM 27
53 P110/TDI 9 10 (None) NC
51 P108/TMS/SWDIO 13 14 P202 35
63 VSS 17 18 (None) NC
S3A6 Signal J1 Pins S3A6 Signal 100p S3A6 Pin
65 P602 21 22 P304 44
67 P600 23 24 P808 45
3 P402 27 28 P303 47
54 P111 33 34 RES 38
70 P105 37 38 P200 40
Color Key:
Primary Fixed Function Pins
Secondary Fixed Function Pins
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P104
1 2 P410
22
19
P413
5 6 P102
73
18
P414
7 8 P401
2
17
P415
11
12
VSS
12
7
P406
15
16
P408
24
NC
(None)
17
18
P409
23
13
P213/XTAL
21
22
P407
25
9
VCL
27
28
P001
99
6
P405
31
32
P010/VREFH0
91
4
P403
35
36
AVSS0
89 1 P400
37
38
AVCC0
88
Secondary Fixed Function pins
4.5.2 Pin Header J2
Pin header J2 is a 2-column by 20-row through-hole header on 0.100 inch centers.
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4.6 Additional Features
4.6.1 Analog Reference Voltages
A footprint for installation of capacitors C21 and C23 is provided on the Target Board. These two capacitors provide
noise-bypass capability for ports P010/P011 and for ports P012/P013. See Figure 20 for the circuit design.
Port pair P010/P011 may be assigned as GPIO, where bypass capacitor C21 would damage
signal quality. When P010/P011 are to be assigned as VREFH0/VREFL0, installation of the
capacitor C21 can reduce reference voltage noise and improve ADC measurement and DAC
output quality. The Target Board was designed for Samsung P/N CL10B104KB8NNNC, or
similar, noise-bypass capacitors.
Port pair P012/P013 may be assigned as GPIO, where bypass capacitor C23 would damage
signal quality. When P012/P013 are to be assigned as VREFH/VREFL, installation of capacitor
C23 may reduce reference voltage noise and improve ADC measurement and DAC output quality. The Target Board
was designed for Samsung P/N CL10B104KB8NNNC, or similar, noise-bypass capacitors.
4.6.2 On-Board Clock Crystals
The TB-S3A6 includes two precision crystal clock sources. A precision 12.000 MHz crystal is
installed at location X1, and a pr e c isio n 3 2.768 kHz crystal is installed at locatio n X2. These
crystal clock sources are connected to the Main MCU by default.
The MCU pins for the 12 MHz clock crystal may be connected to P212 and P213. To disconnect
the 12 MHz crystal, open copper jumpers E23 and E24, and close copper jumpers E18 and E19.
The MCU pins for the 32.768 kHz clock crystal may be connected to P214 and P215.
To disconnect the 32.768 kHz crystal, open copper jumpers E25 and E26, and close
copper jumpers E22 and E27.
Figure 21 Crystal Clock sources
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Designator
Function
MCU Control Port
MCU Pin
4.6.3 User Potentiometer
A footprint for installation of a p otentiometer and a recommended noise -bypass capacitor are provided on the Target
Board. The footprint was designed for installation of a Bourns P/N 3352T-1-103LF, or equivalent, as the potentiometer,
and a Samsung P/N CL10B104KB8NNNC, or similar, as the noise-bypass capacitor.
When the User Potentiometer is installed, copper jumper E36 must be closed to connect the User
Potentiometer to the MCU.
Table 16 Target Board User Potentiometer
POT1 User Potentiometer U1 P004 (AN004) U1-136
Figure 22 User Potentiometer Circuit
Figure 23 User Potentiometer on Target Board (top)
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Boot Configuration
J8 Shunt Location
SCI / USB Boot
Pins 1 and 3
4.6.4 Boot Configuration
The BOOT CONFIG jumper, J8 is used to configure the operating mode of the S3A6 MCU at boot.
Table 17 Boot Configuration
Normal Boot (default) Pins 1 and 2
Figure 24 Boot Config Jumper J8
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4.6.5 Miscellaneous Signals
4.6.5.1AVCC0/AVSS0
By default, AVCC0 is connected to +3V3 MCU and AVSS0 is connected to the
system ground. To disconnect these references from the AVCC0 and AVS S 0 lines,
copper jumpers E10 and E11 must be open.
4.6.5.2 VCL
By default, the Main MCU pin VCL is connected to reference capacitor C17. To
connect this pin to the MCU pin header J2, solder bridge E28 must be closed. To
disconnect the reference capacitor C17, copper jumper E29 must be open.
4.6.5.3 VCC_USB_LDO
By default, the Main MCU pin VCC_USB_LDO is connected to the +3V3 MCU supply voltage.
Alternatively, this pi n may be connected to MCU pin header J3. To do this, copper jumper E7
must be open and copper jumper E13 must be closed.
4.6.5.4 VCC_USB
By default, the Main MCU pin VCC_USB is connect ed to the +3V 3 MCU supply voltage. Alternative ly, this pin may be
connected to MCU pin header J1. To do this the copper jumper E8 must be open and the c opper jumper E14 must be
closed.
4.6.5.5 Signal P205
By default, the Main MCU pin P205 is connected to a TSCAP-A capacitor. This pin may be
connected to the MCU pin he ader J2. To do this the copper jumper E12 must be closed. The
TSCAP-A capacitor may be disconnected by making the copper jumper E15 open.
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5. Electrical Schematics
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6. Mechanical Drawing
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Parameter
Value
Units
Target Board Envelope Width
80
mm
Target Board assembled weight (estimated)
65
grams
Target Board PCB Height
125
mm
Target Board PCB Thickness, including solder mask, not
1.65
mm
Mounting holes’ diameter
3.175
mm
Mounting Hole Lower Left (center)
(3.5,3.5)
mm
Mounting Hole Lower Right (center)
(76.5,3.5)
mm
J2 (Upper Right pin header, locate pin 1)
(70.48,113.8)
mm
J4 (Lower Right pin header, locate pin 1)
(67.94,60.46)
mm
TP2 (GND, center)
(43.81,2.215)
mm
TP4 (GND, center)
(10.155,122.865)
mm
PMOD B (6-pin Female right-angle, locate pin 1)
(69.21,5.85)
mm
Table 18 Target Board Physical Characteristics and Locations
Target Board Envelope Height 130 mm
Target Board Envelope Thickness, including solder mask,
not including overlay printing
Target Board shipping weight TBD grams
Target Board PCB Width 80 mm
including overlay printing
PCB corner rounding radius 2.54 mm
Mounting Hole Upper Left (center) (3.5,121.5) mm
Mounting Hole Upper Right (center) (76.5,121.5) mm
J1 (Upper Left pin header, locate pin 1) (6.98,113.8) mm
J3 (Lower Left pin header, locate pin 1) (9.52,60.46) mm
TP1 (3V3, center) (36.19,2.215) mm
11 mm
TP3 (5V, center) (15.235,122.865) mm
PMOD A (12-pin Female right-angle, locate pin 1) (23.49,8.39) mm
Notes:
• Envelope size is the enveloping box inner dimensions for the assembled T arget Board with pin headers, USB micro-B
connectors and PMOD connectors installed.
• Position is shown as (#, # ) , where the first number is distance from the left Target Board edge and the second nu mber
is distance from the lower Target Board edge (board viewed with Renesas oriented for normal viewing), board
viewed from its top surface.
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7. Certifications
FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
China SJ/T 113642014, 10 year environmental prot ect ion use period.
EU RoHS
EU EMI/EMC compliance
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8. Resources and Support
For more information on how to order this kit from Renesas or from a local distributor, visit the kit page on our website.
In addition to ordering infor matio n, you will also be able to do wnload schematics, relevant application projects, technical
updates and more.
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