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General Precautions for Handling This Product 1. Circumstances not covered by product guarantee • If the product was disassembled, altered, or repaired by the customer • If it was dropped, broken, or given another strong shock • Use at overvoltage, use outside guaranteed temperature range, storing outside guaranteed temperature range •...
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PDF file and specifying it in the “Find what:” field. To know the manipulations, command functions, and other software-related settings of the QB-RL78G1A → See the user’s manual of the debugger (supplied with the QB-RL78G1A) to be used. Conventions Note:...
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The related documents listed above are subject to change without notice. Be sure to use the latest version of each document for designing, etc. IECUBE is a registered trademark of Renesas Electronics Corporation in Japan and Germany. Windows is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
2.4.4 Precautions for handling NQ, YQ, SA, and CA ................28 2.4.5 Precautions for mounting IC using NQ and MA ...............29 2.5 Connecting QB-RL78G1A to Target System..................30 2.6 Notes on Power Supply and GND Pin Connection................32 2.7 Connecting USB Interface Cable and AC Adapter ................32 2.8 Switching Power On and Off.......................32...
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL CHAPTER 1 GENERAL The QB-RL78G1A is an in-circuit emulator for emulating the RL78/G1A. Hardware and software can be debugged efficiently in the development of systems in which the RL78/G1A is used. This manual descries basic setup procedures, hardware specifications, system specifications, and how to set switches.
QB-RL78G1A In-Circuit Emulator CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1.1 Hardware Specifications Table 1-1. QB-RL78G1A Hardware Specifications Parameter Specification Target device RL78/G1A Operating voltage 1.6V to 3.6V 2.7 V VDD 3.6V: 1 to 20 MHz Operating Main system clock High-speed 1.8 V VDD < 2.7 V: 1 to 8 MHz...
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QB-RL78G1A In-Circuit Emulator CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Note1 112mm Note2 108mm 58mm Note3 Rear space adapter Note4 Front space adapter Notes 1. Does not include projection of power switch 2. Includes projection of screw that fixes rear space adapter 3. Rear space adapter can adjust the height from 30 mm (longest) to 0 mm (shortest) 4.
1.2 Names and Functions of Hardware Top View Bottom View TCN1 TCN2 TCN3 OSC1 POWER TARGET (Red LED) (Green LED) Side View Power switch Power supply connector USB connector Cooling fan Figure 1-1. Names of Parts of QB-RL78G1A R20UT0948EJ0100 Rev.1.00 Page 10 of 40 2012.1.30...
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This is a connector for the shipment inspection. It is not something that the user will need. (4) POWER (Red LED) This is an LED that shows whether the power supply of the QB-RL78G1A is switched on. LED State QB-RL78G1A State...
QB-RL78G1A In-Circuit Emulator CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1.4 System Configuration This section shows the system configuration when using the QB-RL78G1A connected to a PC (Windows PC/AT compatible). Connection is possible even without optional products. Figure 1-2. System Configuration < 1 >...
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QB-RL78G1A In-Circuit Emulator CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Remarks 1. Refer to 1.6 Package Contents for the purchase forms of the above products. 2. As for handling of connectors, refer to 2.3 Mounting and Connecting Connectors (When Using S Type) or 2.4 Mounting and Connecting Connectors (When Using T Type).
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1.5 System Configuration for Each Target Device The following table lists the system configuration for each target device of the QB-RL78G1A. The adapter and connector for each device, and common probe and adapter are sold separately. An exchange adapter, a YQ connector, a target connector, and an emulation probe are included, depending on the order product name.
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QB-RL78G1A In-Circuit Emulator CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Products supplied with QB-RL78G1A-T64BG 1 to 5 Emulation probe QB-80-EP-01T Exchange adapter QB-64BG-EA-02T Target connector QB-64BG-NQ-01T Products supplied with QB-RL78G1A-T48FB 1 to 5 Emulation probe QB-80-EP-01T Exchange adapter QB-48FB-EA-03T YQ connector QB-48FB-YQ-01T Target connector QB-48FB-NQ-01T...
QB-COMMON-PW-TW Notes 1. Products are shipped only on order from each region. 2. Contact a distributor or a Renesas Electronics sales representative for information on regions other than the above. 3. Only the AC adapter usable in each region can be ordered.
CHAPTER 2 SETUP PROCEDURE CHAPTER 2 SETUP PROCEDURE This chapter explains the QB-RL78G1A setup procedure. Setup can be completed by performing installation setup in the order in which it appears in this chapter. Perform setup along the lines of the following procedure.
QB-RL78G1A In-Circuit Emulator CHAPTER 2 SETUP PROCEDURE 2.1 Software Settings Check the user's manual for the debugger that will be used. 2.2 Clock Settings The IECUBE clock must be set to the clock used by the target device. For details about how to set the clock, check the user's manual for the debugger that will be used.
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The clock generated from the oscillator mounted on the emulator is used. The selectable frequencies are same as those of the target device. To modify the clock setting, the acrylic board on the bottom of the QB-RL78G1A must be removed. The acrylic board can be removed by lifting it up.
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QB-RL78G1A In-Circuit Emulator CHAPTER 2 SETUP PROCEDURE Figure 2-1. Acrylic Board Removal Method Note As an oscillator to be mounted in the OSC1 socket in the emulator, use the one that satisfies the following specifications. - Supply voltage: 5.0 V - Output level: CMOS Note An oscillation circuit that uses a resonator cannot be used.
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QB-RL78G1A In-Circuit Emulator CHAPTER 2 SETUP PROCEDURE (2) Internal high-speed oscillation clock This method uses the clock inside the emulator by configuring the use of the high-speed oscillation clock in the user program. (3) Internal low-speed oscillation clock This method uses the clock inside the emulator by configuring the use of the low-speed oscillation clock in the user program.
CHAPTER 2 SETUP PROCEDURE 2.3 Mounting and Connecting Connectors (When Using S Type) This section describes the methods of connecting the QB-RL78G1A and target system. Make connections with both the QB-RL78G1A and target system powered OFF. The following abbreviations are used in this section:...
QB-RL78G1A In-Circuit Emulator CHAPTER 2 SETUP PROCEDURE 2.3.2 Mating theTC to EA Mate the TC and EA by following the procedure below. (1) Check the orientation of pin 1, align the TC guide pin to the guide hole at the tip of the EA flexible printed circuit (FPC), and then insert it.
QB-RL78G1A In-Circuit Emulator CHAPTER 2 SETUP PROCEDURE 2.3.3 General Precautions when Using the EA, TC (1) Causes of connector conductivity problems (a) When flux gets inside the connector when mounting the TC Since flux easily rises into the connector, if it gets into the connector, completely wash it out using a solvent such as alcohol.
CHAPTER 2 SETUP PROCEDURE 2.4 Mounting and Connecting Connectors (When Using T Type) This section describes the methods of connecting the QB-RL78G1A and target system. Make connections with both the QB-RL78G1A and target system powered OFF. The following abbreviations are used in this section:...
QB-RL78G1A In-Circuit Emulator CHAPTER 2 SETUP PROCEDURE 2.4.2 Mounting YQ to NQ (1) After confirming that there are no broken or bent YQ contact pins, fit the YQ in the NQ and fasten it using the supplied YQGUIDE (for the fastening method, see the next step, (2)). If repeatedly inserting and removing, be sure to inspect the YQ pins before fitting.
QB-RL78G1A In-Circuit Emulator CHAPTER 2 SETUP PROCEDURE 2.4.4 Precautions for handling NQ, YQ, SA, and CA (1) When taking the NQ from the box, press down on the body and take out the sponge first. (2) Since the pins of the YQ are thin and easily bent, be careful. When inserting it in the NQ, confirm that there are no bent pins.
QB-RL78G1A In-Circuit Emulator CHAPTER 2 SETUP PROCEDURE 2.4.5 Precautions for mounting IC using NQ and MA (1) Confirm that there is no weld flash in the resin (sealant part) of the IC. If there is weld flash, remove it using a knife or the like.
There are three GND wires in the emulation probe. Connect them to the QB-RL78G1A and target system. <1> Fasten the GND wire on the QB-RL78G1A side of the emulation probe to the nut on the bottom of the QB-RL78G1A using a #0 or #1 Phillips precision screwdriver (connection of B to A in Figure 2-8).
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<2> Be sure to connect the GND wire of the emulation probe to the QB-RL78G1A and the target system. If it cannot be connected, the impedance of the cable is unstable and could bring about lowering of signal transmission characteristics or distortion of the output waveform for an input waveform.
2.7 Connecting USB Interface Cable and AC Adapter Plug the USB interface cable supplied with the QB-RL78G1A into the USB connector of the host machine, and plug the other side into the USB connector on the rear of the QB-RL78G1A.
QB-RL78G1A In-Circuit Emulator CHAPTER 3 SETTINGS AT PRODUCT SHIPMENT CHAPTER 3 SETTINGS AT PRODUCT SHIPMENT Table 3-1. Settings at Shipment Item Setting Remarks Note Not mounted Oscillator can be mounted OSC1 Power switch Set to OFF at shipment. Note The oscillation circuit using an oscillation cannot be used.
QB-RL78G1A is connected. - Pin characteristics The pin characteristics of the QB-RL78G1A slightly differ when the target device is mounted to the target system, because a connector, adapter, emulation probe, and circuit board exist between the QB-RL78G1A and the target system.
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QB-RL78G1A In-Circuit Emulator CHAPTER 4 CAUTIONS - P122 input characteristics The P122 input characteristics differ between the target device and the emulator. Table 4-1. Input Characteristics of P122 Pins Item Input Characteristics of P121 and P122 Pins 0.8VDD(1.6V VDD 3.6V)...
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QB-RL78G1A In-Circuit Emulator CHAPTER 4 CAUTIONS - The detection voltage value of the voltage detector (LVD) LVD detection voltage differs between the target device and the emulator. Table 4-4. The detection voltage Target device IECUBE Rising edge Failing edge Rising edge Failing edge 1.67V...
After power application, a program will be executed for the target device mounted in the target system when reset is released. However, with the QB-RL78G1A, the program does not start until an operation to start execution is performed after the program is downloaded using the debugger.
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QB-RL78G1A In-Circuit Emulator User’s Manual Jan 30 , 2012 Rev.1.00 Publication Date: Published by: Renesas Electronics Corporation...
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