The Seeed Studio XIAO RA4M1 is a compact and powerful microcontroller board based on the RA4M1 chip from Renesas. It is designed to deliver high performance with low power consumption, making it an excellent choice for IoT applications, wearable devices, and embedded systems. With its small form factor and rich set of features, the XIAO RA4M1 is ideal for developers looking to create efficient and space-constrained projects.
The following table outlines the key technical specifications of the Seeed Studio XIAO RA4M1:
Specification | Details |
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Microcontroller | Renesas RA4M1 (ARM Cortex-M4, 48 MHz) |
Flash Memory | 256 KB |
SRAM | 32 KB |
Operating Voltage | 3.3V |
Input Voltage Range | 3.3V to 5V |
Digital I/O Pins | 11 |
Analog Input Pins | 4 |
PWM Output Pins | 6 |
Communication Interfaces | I2C, SPI, UART |
USB Interface | USB 2.0 Type-C (supports programming and power supply) |
Power Consumption | Ultra-low power consumption (suitable for battery-powered applications) |
Dimensions | 21 x 17.5 mm |
The Seeed Studio XIAO RA4M1 has 14 pins, including power, digital, and analog pins. The table below provides a detailed description of each pin:
Pin Number | Pin Name | Function | Description |
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1 | 3V3 | Power | 3.3V output for powering external components |
2 | GND | Ground | Ground connection |
3 | A0 | Analog Input / Digital I/O | Configurable as analog input or digital I/O |
4 | A1 | Analog Input / Digital I/O | Configurable as analog input or digital I/O |
5 | A2 | Analog Input / Digital I/O | Configurable as analog input or digital I/O |
6 | A3 | Analog Input / Digital I/O | Configurable as analog input or digital I/O |
7 | D0 | Digital I/O / UART RX | Digital I/O or UART receive pin |
8 | D1 | Digital I/O / UART TX | Digital I/O or UART transmit pin |
9 | D2 | Digital I/O | General-purpose digital I/O |
10 | D3 | Digital I/O / PWM | Digital I/O or PWM output |
11 | D4 | Digital I/O / PWM | Digital I/O or PWM output |
12 | D5 | Digital I/O / PWM | Digital I/O or PWM output |
13 | D6 | Digital I/O / PWM | Digital I/O or PWM output |
14 | USB-C | USB Interface | USB Type-C for programming and power supply |
The following example demonstrates how to read an analog value from pin A0 and send it to the serial monitor:
// Example code for Seeed Studio XIAO RA4M1
// Reads an analog value from pin A0 and prints it to the serial monitor
void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600); // Initialize serial communication at 9600 baud
pinMode(A0, INPUT); // Set A0 as an input pin
}
void loop() {
int analogValue = analogRead(A0); // Read the analog value from A0
Serial.print("Analog Value: "); // Print a label to the serial monitor
Serial.println(analogValue); // Print the analog value
delay(500); // Wait for 500 milliseconds
}
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Q: Can the XIAO RA4M1 be powered by a battery?
A: Yes, the board can be powered by a 3.7V LiPo battery connected to the 3V3 pin, but ensure proper voltage regulation.
Q: Is the XIAO RA4M1 compatible with Arduino libraries?
A: Yes, the board is compatible with most Arduino libraries, but some may require minor modifications.
Q: How do I reset the board?
A: Press the reset button once to restart the board or double-press it to enter bootloader mode.
Q: Can I use the XIAO RA4M1 for low-power applications?
A: Absolutely! The board is designed for ultra-low power consumption, making it ideal for battery-powered projects.