User's Manual

RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping

16 Board
User’s Manual
16-Bit Single-Chip Microcontrollers
RL78 Family

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General Precautions in the Handling of Microprocessing Unit and Microcontroller
Unit Products
The following usage notes are applicable to all Microprocessing unit and Microcontroller unit products from Renesas. For detailed usage notes on the products
covered by this document, refer to the relevant sections of the document as well as any technical updates that have been issued for the products.

1. Precaution against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

A strong electrical field, when exposed to a CMOS device, can cause destruction of the gate oxide and ultimately degrade the device operation. Steps
must be taken to stop the generation of static electricity as much as possible, and quickly dissipate it when it occurs. Environmental control must be
adequate. When it is dry, a humidifier should be used. This is recommended to avoid using insulators that can easily build up static electricity.
Semiconductor devices must be stored and transported in an anti-static container, static shielding bag or conductive material. All test and measurement
tools including work benches and floors must be grounded. The operator must also be grounded using a wrist strap. Semiconductor devices must not be
touched with bare hands. Similar precautions must be taken for printed circuit boards with mounted semiconductor devices.
2. Processing at power-on
The state of the product is undefined at the time when power is supplied. The states of internal circuits in the LSI are indeterminate and the states of
register settings and pins are undefined at the time when power is supplied. In a finished product where the reset signal is applied to the external reset
pin, the states of pins are not guaranteed from the time when power is supplied until the reset process is completed. In a similar way, the states of pins in
a product that is reset by an on-chip power-on reset function are not guaranteed from the time when power is supplied until the power reaches the level
at which resetting is specified.
3. Input of signal during power-off state
Do not input signals or an I/O pull-up power supply while the device is powered off. The current injection that results from input of such a signal or I/O
pull-up power supply may cause malfunction and the abnormal current that passes in the device at this time may cause degradation of internal elements.
Follow the guideline for input signal during power-off state as described in your product documentation.
4. Handling of unused pins
Handle unused pins in accordance with the directions given under handling of unused pins in the manual. The input pins of CMOS products are
generally in the high-impedance state. In operation with an unused pin in the open-circuit state, extra electromagnetic noise is induced in the vicinity of
the LSI, an associated shoot-through current flows internally, and malfunctions occur due to the false recognition of the pin state as an input signal
become possible.
5. Clock signals
After applying a reset, only release the reset line after the operating clock signal becomes stable. When switching the clock signal during program
execution, wait until the target clock signal is stabilized. When the clock signal is generated with an external resonator or from an external oscillator
during a reset, ensure that the reset line is only released after full stabilization of the clock signal. Additionally, when switching to a clock signal produced
with an external resonator or by an external oscillator while program execution is in progress, wait until the target clock signal is stable.
6. Voltage application waveform at input pin
Waveform distortion due to input noise or a reflected wave may cause malfunction. If the input of the CMOS device stays in the area between VIL (Max.)
and VIH (Min.) due to noise, for example, the device may malfunction. Take care to prevent chattering noise from entering the device when the input level
is fixed, and also in the transition period when the input level passes through the area between VIL (Max.) and VIH (Min.).
7. Prohibition of access to reserved addresses
Access to reserved addresses is prohibited. The reserved addresses are provided for possible future expansion of functions. Do not access these
addresses as the correct operation of the LSI is not guaranteed.
8. Differences between products
Before changing from one product to another, for example to a product with a different part number, confirm that the change will not lead to problems.
The characteristics of a microprocessing unit or microcontroller unit products in the same group but having a different part number might differ in terms of
internal memory capacity, layout pattern, and other factors, which can affect the ranges of electrical characteristics, such as characteristic values,
operating margins, immunity to noise, and amount of radiated noise. When changing to a product with a different part number, implement a system-
evaluation test for the given product.
 How to Use This Manual
1. Purpose and Target Readers
This manual is designed to provide the user with an understanding of the basic specifications and correct
usage of this product.
The target users are those who are using this product to evaluate the RL78/G1N microcontroller and debug
programs. The readers of this manual must have basic knowledge about the features of microcontrollers and
debuggers.

Particular attention should be paid to the precautionary notes when using the manual. These notes occur within
the body of the text, at the end of each section, and in the Usage Notes section.

The revision history summarizes the locations of revisions and additions. It does not list all revisions. Refer to the
text of the manual for details.

The following documents apply to the RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping Board. Be sure to refer to the latest
versions of these documents. The newest versions of the listed documents are available on the Renesas
Electronics Web site.

Document Type Description Document Title Document No.

User’s manual Hardware specifications RL78/G1N Fast R20UT4810EJ
Prototyping Board (this manual)
User’s Manual
Circuit schematics Circuit schematics for the RL78/G1N Fast RL78/G1N Fast R20UT4811EJ
Prototyping Board Prototyping Board
Circuit Schematics
Parts list Parts list for the RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping RL78/G1N Fast R12TU0097EJ
Board Prototyping Board
BOM LIST
Quick start guide Overview and start guide for the RL78/G1N Fast RL78/G1N Fast R20UT4796EJ
Prototyping Board Prototyping Board
Quick Start Guide
User’s manual Hardware specifications (pin assignments, RL78/G1M, G1N R01UH0904EJ
for the hardware* memory maps, peripheral function specifications, User’s Manual:
electrical characteristics, timing charts) and Hardware
descriptions of operation
Note: Download the documents for the RL78/G1N from the product page for the RL78/G1N.
2. List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
Abbreviation Full Form
Connectors compatible with the Arduino™ Nano 3.3 board are mounted on the fast
Arduino™ Nano
prototyping board.
CPU Central Processing Unit
DIP Dual In-line Package
DNF Do Not Fit
IDE Integrated Development Environment
IRQ Interrupt Request
HOCO High-Speed On-Chip Oscillator
LOCO Low-Speed On-Chip Oscillator
LED Light Emitting Diode
MCU Micro-controller Unit
n/a (NA) Not applicable
n/c (NC) Not connected
PC Personal Computer
RAM Random Access Memory
RFP Renesas Flash Programmer
ROM Read Only Memory
SPI Serial Peripheral Interface
USB Universal Serial Bus
UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
WDT Watchdog timer

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 Table of Contents
1. Overview ............................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Package Components................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Purpose ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.4 Preparation ................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.5 RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping Board: Table of Specifications...................................................................... 2
1.6 Block Diagram ............................................................................................................................................ 3

2. Board Layout ..................................................................................................................... 4

3. Parts Layout ...................................................................................................................... 5

4. Operating Environment ...................................................................................................... 6

5. User Circuits ...................................................................................................................... 7

5.1 RL78/G1N .................................................................................................................................................. 7
5.2 USB Connector .......................................................................................................................................... 7
5.3 ACT LED .................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.4 Power LED ................................................................................................................................................. 7
5.5 User LED.................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.6 Arduino Nano Connectors Multiplexed with the MCU Headers .............................................................. 8
5.7 Clock ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
5.8 Reset Switch ............................................................................................................................................ 10
5.9 Emulator Reset Headers.......................................................................................................................... 10
5.10 Power-Supply Selection Header .............................................................................................................. 11
5.11 External Power-Supply Header ............................................................................................................... 12
5.12 Current Measurement Header ................................................................................................................. 13

6. Handling Precautions....................................................................................................... 14
6.1 Power to be Supplied ............................................................................................................................... 14
6.2 Remodeling the Board ............................................................................................................................. 14
6.3 Limitation on the Number of Connected RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping Boards ........................................ 14
6.4 Power-Supply Circuits and Usage Conditions ......................................................................................... 14

7. Developing Code ............................................................................................................. 16

7.1 Using the e2 studio ................................................................................................................................... 16
7.2 Using CS+ ................................................................................................................................................ 17

8. Additional Information ...................................................................................................... 18

RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping Board 1. Overview

1. Overview
1.1 Package Components
Thank you for purchasing the RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping Board evaluation tool from Renesas (hereinafter
referred to as “this product”). This product consists of the following items.

• RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping Board (RTK5RLG1N0C00000BJ)

• Quick Start Guide

1.2 Purpose
This product is an evaluation tool for a Renesas MCU. This user’s manual describes the hardware
specifications, the method of setting the switches on the board, and the basic procedures for setting this
product up.

1.3 Features
This product can handle the following tasks.

• Programming of the Renesas MCU

• Debugging of user code
• User circuits for LEDs
• Sample programs*1

Note: Sample programs are available for downloading from the Renesas Web site.

https://www.renesas.com/rl78g1n_fpb

1.4 Preparation
Install the integrated development environment (IDE) and required software from the following URL on the
host PC.

https://www.renesas.com/development-tools

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1.5 RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping Board: Table of Specifications

Table 1-1 shows the specifications of this product.

Table 1-1 RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping Board Specification Table

Item Specification
Part No.: R5F11Y68ASM
MCU (RL78/G1N) Package: 20-pin TSSOP
On-chip memory: 8-KB ROM, 1-KB RAM
Board size 18 mm x 67 mm
USB connector: VBUS (5-V) input
Power-supply voltage*1 Power-supply IC: VBUS (5-V) input, 3.3-V output
Power-supply selection header: 2.25 V to 5.5 V
Current drawn Max. 200 mA
Current measurement header*2 Header: 2 pins x 1
Main clock No circuit on the board (the MCU’s internal HOCO is used)
Sub-clock 
Push switch Reset switch x 1
Power indicator: green x 1
LEDs User: green x 1
ACT LED: green x 1
USB connector Connector: Micro USB Type-B
Interface compatible with A set of 2.54-mm pitch connectors for Arduino™ Nano
Arduino™ Nano 3.3
Headers: 15 pins x 2 (shared with the interface compatible with Arduino™ Nano
MCU headers
3.3)
Emulator reset headers*2 Headers: 2 pins x 2
Notes: 1. The intended power supply for the RL78/G1N on the board as shipped is VBUS (5 V). For details, refer to
Chapter 5, User Circuits.
2. This part is not mounted.

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1.6 Block Diagram

Figure 1-1 shows the block diagram of this product.

ArduinoTM Nano
USB connectors
connector multiplexed with the
MCU headers

Evaluation MCU
Emulator circuit (RL78/G1N)

Emulator reset
headers Power Reset switch
(EJ1 and EJ2) LED User LED

Figure 1-1 Block Diagram

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RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping Board 2. Board Layout

2. Board Layout
Figure 2-1 shows the external appearance of the top side of this product.

Interface compatible
with ArduinoTM Nano
User LED
(MCU pin header J1)
Power-supply
selection header Reset switch
Micro-USB
connector Power LED
ACT LED
RL78/G1N MCU
Interface compatible
with ArduinoTM Nano
(MCU pin header J2)

Figure 2-1 Board Layout (Top Side)

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3. Parts Layout
Figure 3-1 shows the parts layout of this product.

67.00

D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 GND RST D0 D1

<-J1
C6
CP1_1 C2
U2 ER17 EC3 CP2_1 CP2_2 SS1 R6 R4 R5 SC2
R1
EX1 ER18 ER16 D1
EC1 ER2 ER14 EU2 R2 SS2 SC1 LED0
EC5 C5
EC2 EC4 J3
ER12 ER1
ER11 CP1_2 ER3 CP3 SS3 SC3 C1
U1 PWR_LED
18.00

USB CP1_5 EU3

15.24

ER6 CP1_4 ER22 J5 R5F11W68 R7

Micro-B ER7 ER21
EU1 ER4 ER20
ER5 SS4 SW J4
CP1_3 SS5
ER9 ER8 ER15 _RST
ER13 ER19 EJ1
ECN1 D2 R3
CP1_6 C3 C4 SC4
ER10 ELED0
EJ4 EJ2 <-J2 TP1

D13 3V3 ARF A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 5V RST GND VIN

2.54

D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 GND RST D0 D1

J1

J3

J5
J4
EJ1
SC5
EJ2 J2 TP1

D13 3V3 ARF A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 5V RST GND VIN

Figure 3-1 Parts Layout

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RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping Board 4. Operating Environment

4. Operating Environment
Figure 4-1 shows the operating environment of this product. Install the IDE from the following URL on the host
PC. The installer automatically installs all required drivers along with the IDE.

https://www.renesas.com/development-tools

USB cable

RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping Board

Host PC

Figure 4-1 Operating Environment

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RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping Board 5. User Circuits

5. User Circuits
5.1 RL78/G1N
The MCU specifications for the power supply, system clock, and reset at the time of shipment are as follows.

• Power supply: VBUS (5 V) (including the analog power supply)

• System clock: Operation with an on-chip oscillator
• Reset: Directed by the reset switch or IDE

5.2 USB Connector

The connector shape is micro-USB Type-B for the IDE and for the Renesas Flash Programmer (RFP).
Connect the USB connector to the computer by a USB cable. If the power supply on the host side is on, the
power is supplied to this product at the same time as connection of the cable.

Note: The package does not include a USB cable.

5.3 ACT LED

The ACT LED displays the state of operation of the emulator. The illumination conditions are listed below. The
LED is green.

• Illuminated: Indicates that the emulator is connected to the target.

• Blinking: Indicates that the host PC has recognized the emulator.
• Not illuminated: Indicates that the emulator cannot be used for some reason (including its power being off).

5.4 Power LED

While the power LED is illuminated, power is being supplied to the board. The LED is green.

5.5 User LED

The optional user LED can be used for any purpose. LED0 is mounted on the board and is connected to the
following port. The LED is green.

• LED0: Pin J1-7, connected to port P00

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5.6 Arduino Nano Connectors Multiplexed with the MCU Headers

The specification of the Arduino Nano connector is on the assumption that Arduino Nano shields are to be
connectable. However, we do not guarantee connection to all types of ArduinoTM Nano shield. Confirm the
specifications of this product against any Arduino Nano shield you intend to use.

Figure 5-1 and Table 5-1 show the pin assignments of the Arduino Nano connector.

Other function SPI (CSI) Port Pin Name Pin Name Port Analog SPI (CSI)

J1

J2
J2

J1

-
+
(TXD) (P06) D1/TX VIN
(RXD) (P07) D0/RX GND
(P125) RESET RESET (P125)
GND +5V
INTP0 P137 D2 A7
(P40) D3 A6
P00 D4 A5 P16 ANI7
P01 D5 A4 P15 ANI6
P02 D6 A3 P14 ANI5
P03 D7 A2 P13 ANI4
P04 D8 A1 P12 ANI3
P05 D9 A0 P11 ANI2
D10 AREF
SO00 P06 D11/MOSI 3V3
SI00 P07 D12/MISO D13/SCK P10 SCK00

Figure 5-1 Pin Assignments of the Arduino Nano Connector

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Table 5-1 Pin Assignments of the Arduino Nano Connector

Part No. in Name of Arduino RL78/G1N

the Circuit Nano Signal
Schematics Pin Power Port Analog Serial Others
Supply

J1-1 PD1/TXD (11)  (P06/TXD)*1  (TXD0)*1 

J1-2 PD0/RXD (12)  (P07/RXD)*2  (RXD0)*2 
J1-3 RESET/PC6 1  P125   RESET
J1-4 GND  VSS    
J1-5 PD2/INT0 2  P137   INTP0
J1-6 PD3/OC2B/INT1 (20)  (P40)*3   TOOL0
J1-7 PD4/T0/XCK 3  P00   LED
J1-8 PD5/T1/OC0B 4  P01   
J1-9 PD6/OC0A/AIN0 5  P02   
J1-10 PD7/AIN1 6  P03   
J1-11 PB0/CLK0/ICP1 7  P04   
J1-12 PB1/OC1A 8  P05   
J1-13 PB2/OC1B/SS      
J1-14 PB3/MOSI/OC2 11  P06  SO00 
J1-15 PB4/MISO 12  P07  SI00 
J2-1 VIN      
J2-2 GND  VSS    
J2-3 RESET/PC6 1  P125   RESET
J2-4 5V      
J2-5 ADC7      
J2-6 ADC6      
J2-7 PC5/ADC5/SCL 19  P16 ANI7  
J2-8 PC4/ADC4/SDA 18  P15 ANI6  
J2-9 PC3/ADC3 17  P14 ANI5  
J2-10 PC2/ADC2 16  P13 ANI4  
J2-11 PC1/ADC1 15  P12 ANI3  
J2-12 PC0/ADC0 14  P11 ANI2  
J2-13 AREF      
J2-14 3V3  VDD    
J2-15 PB5/SCK 13  P10  SCK00 
Notes: 1. Using the function enclosed in () requires remodeling of the board in the form of short-circuiting a pattern that
has been cut (SC2). This also connects the given signal to J1-14.
2. Using the function enclosed in () requires remodeling of the board in the form of short-circuiting a pattern that
has been cut (SC1). This also connects the given signal to J1-15.
3. Using the function enclosed in () requires remodeling of the board in the form of short-circuiting a pattern that
has been cut (SC3). However, since this signal functions as TOOL0 during debugging, it cannot be used as
P40.

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5.7 Clock
An internal clock of the MCU is used. For details on the specifications of the MCU clocks, refer to the
RL78/G1N User’s Manual: Hardware.

5.8 Reset Switch

Pressing the reset switch (SW_RST) applies a hardware reset to the RL78/G1N.

5.9 Emulator Reset Headers

The emulator is placed in the forced reset state by short-circuiting the emulator reset header (EJ2). At this
time, remove SS5 and make EJ1 open-circuit. This allows stand-alone operation of the RL78/G1N
independently of control by the IDE while the IDE is applying a forcible reset. Figure 5-2 shows the position of
the emulator reset headers (EJ2, EJ1, and SS5) (only through-holes are provided; an actual header
component is not mounted).

Emulator reset
header (EJ2) Emulator reset
headers (EJ1
and SS5)

Figure 5-2 Position of the Emulator Reset Headers

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5.10 Power-Supply Selection Header

The operating voltage of the RL78/G1N can be changed to VBUS (5 V) or 3.3 V with the use of this header
(J5). Figure 5-3 shows the connection of the header for VBUS (5-V) output, and Figure 5-4 shows the
connection of the header for 3.3-V output. The VBUS (5 V) output is initially selected in the product as
shipped.

In the RL78/G1N, flash programming is possible with power-supply voltages in the range from 4.5 V to 5.5 V.
If 3.3 V is selected, programming of the RL78/G1N and use of the emulator facilities are not possible.

If an Arduino Nano shield is to be connected, select or design one that has the same I/O voltage as the
operating voltage of the RL78/G1N.

Power-supply
selection
header (J5)

Figure 5-3 Header Setting for the VBUS (5-V) Output

Power-supply
selection
header (J5)

Figure 5-4 Header Setting for the 3.3-V Output

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5.11 External Power-Supply Header

When operating the RL78/G1N at a desired external input voltage, or when more current is required than the
USB is capable of supplying, use the external power-supply header (J4) to supply power. The usable voltage
range is from 2.25 V to 5.5 V.

When this header is to be used, short-circuit pins 1 and 2 of the power-supply selection header (J5) (see
Figure 5-5). In addition, short-circuit the emulator reset header (EJ2), remove SS5, and make EJ1 open-
circuit, as described in section 5.9, Emulator Reset Headers, to place the emulator in the forced reset state.
Power cannot be supplied from the USB at this time. Remove the USB cable.

Figure 5-5 shows the position of the external power-supply header (the J4 header component is not mounted).

When power is being supplied through the external power-supply header, the connection of Arduino Nano
shields for which the I/O voltage is 3.3 V is not possible.

Power-supply
selection
header (J5)

External
power-supply
header (J4)

Emulator reset Emulator reset

header (EJ2) headers (EJ1
and SS5)

Figure 5-5 Position of the External Power-Supply Header

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5.12 Current Measurement Header

The current measurement header (J3) is used to measure the current drawn by the evaluation MCU (the J3
header component is not mounted). The current drawn can be measured by connecting an ammeter to the
evaluation MCU. When this header is to be used, remove the relevant pattern for cutting (SS1). Figure 5-6
shows the positions of the header and pattern for cutting.

Current Pattern for

measurement cutting (SS1)
header (J3)

(VDD pin side of

pin 10 of the MCU)

Figure 5-6 Positions of the Current Measurement Header (J3) and Pattern for Cutting (SS1)

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6. Handling Precautions
6.1 Power to be Supplied
The maximum current that the power-supply IC (ISL9005AIRNZ-T from Renesas) can supply is 300 mA
during operation at 3.3 V.

If power is to be supplied to this product via the USB, take care with the regard to the load that the USB-power
source is capable of driving.

6.2 Remodeling the Board

Any modification of the board (including removing the patterns for cutting) shall be conducted at the user’s
own responsibility.

6.3 Limitation on the Number of Connected RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping Boards

Connecting the same host PC to multiple RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping Boards is not possible.

6.4 Power-Supply Circuits and Usage Conditions

Different power supplies can be selected by changing the jumper settings or remodeling the board. Table 6-1
shows the relationship between power-supply circuits and usage conditions. Figure 6-1 is a block diagram of
the power-supply circuit.

Table 6-1 Power-Supply Circuits and Usage Conditions

Usage Power-supply Operating Products for 3.3- Products for 5-V Use of an
condition selection voltage of the V I/O operation I/O operation on emulator and IDE
header RL78/G1N on the Arduino the Arduino
Nano shield*1 Nano shield*1

As shipped VBUS (5 V) VBUS (5 V) Not connectable VBUS (5 V) Possible

(default)

3.3-V supply 3.3 V 3.3 V 3.3 V Not usable Not possible

External power 1-2: short- 2.25 V to 5.5 V Not connectable 2.25 V to 5.5 V Not possible
supply (2.25 V circuit
to 5.5 V)*2
Notes: 1. Connecting the RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping Board to a board supported by an Arduino Nano shield shall be
conducted at the user’s own responsibility and should only proceed after confirming the specifications of the
power supply and interfaces.
2. For remodeling the board, refer to section 5.11, External Power-Supply Header.

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5 V (VBUS)
Arduino 5 V

3.3 V
Arduino 3.3 V
5V
(VBUS)
1
SS1 VDD
5 V (VBUS) VDD
RL78/G1N
3.3 V 2
USB Micro B 3.3 V
Regulator 3
VBUS
Power-supply (Not mounted)
Current
selection header measurement
(J5) header (J3)
Emulator Level (Not mounted)
circuit shifter
GND
RESET# RESETOUT
Emulator reset
headers (EJ1
and SS5) External
power-supply
(Not mounted) header (J4)

Figure 6-1 Block Diagram of the Power-Supply Circuits

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7. Developing Code
7.1 Using the e2 studio
Figure 7-1 shows the settings of the e2 studio when creating a new project for the RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping
Board.

• [Debug hardware]: Select [E2 Lite (RL78)].

• [Power Target From The Emulator]: Select [No].
• [Target Device]: Select [R5F11Y68].

R5F11Y68

Figure 7-1 Settings of the e2 studio

Note: Do not connect another RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping Board to your PC while this product is already
connected.

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7.2 Using CS+

Figure 7-2 and Figure 7-3 show the settings of CS+ when creating a new project for the RL78/G1N Fast
Prototyping Board.

• [Using Debug Tool]:

Select [RL78 E2 Lite] from [Using Debug Tool] in the [Debug] menu.

Figure 7-2 Panel for Selecting the Debug Tool

• [Power target from the emulator]: Select [No].

030008

Figure 7-3 [Connect Settings] Tabbed Page of CS+

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8. Additional Information
Technical Support

For details on the usage of the IDE, refer to its help menu.

For details on the R78/G1N microcontrollers, refer to the RL78/G1N User’s Manual: Hardware.

For details on the RL78 assembly language, refer to the RL78 Family User’s Manual: Software.

Technical Contact Details

America: techsupport.america@renesas.com

Europe: https://www.renesas.com/eu/en/support/contact.html

Global & Japan: https://www.renesas.com/support/contact.html

General information on Renesas microcontrollers can be found on the Renesas website at:
https://www.renesas.com/

Note

Do not install the RL78/G1N Fast Prototyping Board or sample code into your product.

The operation of sample code is not guaranteed. Confirm the operation on your own responsibility.

Trademarks

All brand or product names used in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies or organisations.

Copyright

This document may be, wholly or partially, subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Duplication of
this document, either in whole or part is prohibited without the written permission of Renesas Electronics
Europe Limited.

© 2020 Renesas Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.

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