Renesas FSL-T06 User Manual page 6

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R01US0046ED Rev. 1.01
User Manual
How to Use This Manual
Purpose and Target Readers
This manual is designed to provide the user with an understanding of the library
itself and the functionality provided by the library. It is intended for users
designing applications using libraries provided by Renesas. A basic knowledge of
software systems as well as Renesas microcontrollers is necessary in order to
use this manual. The manual comprises an overview of the library, its
functionality and its structure, how to use it and restrictions in using the library.
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.
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
Abbreviation
API
Boot Cluster
Bootloader
Code Flash
Dual Operation
ECC
Firmware
Flash
Flash Area
Flash Block
Flash Macro
FSL
FSS
FSW
FW
Application Programming Interface
A number of flash blocks is combined to a cluster (used
for swapping and protection) located at reset address
A piece of software located in the Boot Cluster handling
the reprogramming of the device
Embedded Flash where the application code or constant
data is stored.
Dual operation is the capability to access flash memory
during reprogramming another flash memory range.
Dual operation is available between Code Flash and
Data Flash.
Between different Code Flash macros dual operation
depends on the device implementation
Error Correction Code
Firmware is a piece of software that is located in a
hidden area of the device, handling the interfacing to the
flash.
Electrically erasable and programmable nonvolatile
memory. Different to ROM this type of memory can be
re-programmed several times.
Area of Flash consists of several coherent Flash Blocks
A flash block is the smallest erasable unit of the flash
memory.
A certain number of Flash blocks are grouped together in
a Flash macro.
Flash Self-Programming Library
Flash Self-Programming System
Flash Shield Window
Firmware
Full Form
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