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RC21212/RC21211
This document describes the following topics about
the RC21212/RC21211 programmer board:
Basic hardware and GUI setup
Instructions to burn OTP memory of a device from
the GUI
Computer Requirements
USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 Interface
Processor: Minimum 1GHz
Memory:
Minimum: 512MB
Recommended: 1GB
Available disk space:
Minimum: 600MB (1.5GB 64-bit)
Recommended: 1GB (2GB 64-bit)
Board Contents
RC21212/RC21211 programmer board (This is the
same programmer board that is used for the
VersaClock7 RC21012 and RC31012.)
Programmer board manual
Configuration software (Renesas IC Toolbox)
Board schematic and BOM
R31UH0028EU0100 Rev.1.00
Apr 24, 2024

Figure 1. RC21212/RC21211 Programmer Block

Programmer Board Manual
Features
USB power supply
Specialized device socket
Access to two differential input clocks
Test points for twelve differential output clocks
XIN terminal can use a laboratory signal generator
or OCXO/TCXO/XO evaluation board
Serial port for configuration and register read out
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  • Page 1: Figure 1. Rc21212/Rc21211 Programmer Block

    ● Minimum: 600MB (1.5GB 64-bit) ● Recommended: 1GB (2GB 64-bit) Board Contents ■ RC21212/RC21211 programmer board (This is the same programmer board that is used for the VersaClock7 RC21012 and RC31012.) ■ Programmer board manual ■ Configuration software (Renesas IC Toolbox) ■...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Figure 10. StaticMultiConfig Menu ........................... 7 Figure 11. Config Selection Options ......................... 8 Figure 12. Device Connection ..........................8 Figure 13. Program OTP ............................9 Figure 14. RC21212/RC21211 Evaluation Board (Top) ..................10 Figure 15. RC21212/RC21211 Evaluation Board (Bottom) ..................10 R31UH0028EU0100 Rev.1.00 Page 2...
  • Page 3: Functional Description

    RC21212/RC21211 Programmer Board Manual 1. Functional Description This programmer board is used to program blank RC21212/RC21211 devices with on-board USB interface and the RICBox GUI (for more information about RICBox, see the RICBox product page). The kit can also be used to test general device configuration output frequency and GPI/GPIO settings.
  • Page 4: Part Placement

    RC21212/RC21211 Programmer Board Manual 1.2.1 Part Placement Part placement should follow the first pin marked on both the programmer board socket and blank part. Ensure both markings match before placing the part into the socket. Figure 3. Pin 1 Location Important: It is critical to ensure that pin 1 markings match between the board and device;...
  • Page 5: Jumper Selection

    1.2.2 Jumper Selection The RC21212/RC21211 programmer board is equipped with five GPIO selection jumpers (J5-J9), four GPI selection jumpers (J10-J13), and a jumper strip for XIN/CLKIN trace paths (J4). The GPIO and GPI jumpers can be pulled high or low by placing a jumper shunt between the center pin and VDD, or GND accordingly.
  • Page 6: Software Setup And Configuration

    USB connector. 2. Open RICBox and navigate to an existing RC21212 or RC21211 settings file, or create a new configuration. Ensure that the correct XIN and CLKIN settings are set based on J4, and the signals are driven in the programmer board depending on the configuration loaded.
  • Page 7: Figure 9. Configuration Type Menu

    RC21212/RC21211 Programmer Board Manual 5. Use the Configuration Type drop-down menu to select between the following: ■ NoConfig – Nothing will be programmed to OTP memory. ■ SingleConfig – Program a single configuration into the OTP common configuration. ■ StaticMultiConfig – Program multiple configurations into a device that can be selected at device start-up.
  • Page 8: Figure 11. Config Selection Options

    RC21212/RC21211 Programmer Board Manual 7. Select the configs to load into OTP from RICBox. ■ Default setting is for the current working configuration. ■ Ensure all necessary configs are selected and all warnings/errors are cleared. Figure 11. Config Selection Options 8.
  • Page 9: Figure 13. Program Otp

    RC21212/RC21211 Programmer Board Manual 9. Press the “Program OTP” button on the OTP/EEPROM page. Figure 13. Program OTP R31UH0028EU0100 Rev.1.00 Page 9 Apr 24, 2024...
  • Page 10: Board Design

    RC21212/RC21211 Programmer Board Manual 2. Board Design Figure 14. RC21212/RC21211 Evaluation Board (Top) Figure 15. RC21212/RC21211 Evaluation Board (Bottom) Schematic Diagrams The RC21212/RC21211 schematic diagrams are located at the end of this document. R31UH0028EU0100 Rev.1.00 Page 10 Apr 24, 2024...
  • Page 11: Bill Of Materials

    RC21212/RC21211 Programmer Board Manual Bill of Materials Table 2. Bill of Materials Qty. Reference Designator Description Manufacturer Part Number C1 C3 C10 X5R Surface Mount Capacitor Murata Electronics ZRB15XR61A475ME01 C2 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C11 C15 X7R Surface Mount Capacitor...
  • Page 12: Ordering Information

    RC21212/RC21211 Programmer Board Manual Qty. Reference Designator Description Manufacturer Part Number R16 R17 R18 R19 R20 R21 R22 R23 R24 R25 R26 R27 R28 R29 Surface Mount Resistor Panasonic ERJ-1GEJ330C R30 R31 R32 R33 R34 R35 R36 R37 R38 R39...
  • Page 13 RC21212/RC21211 Programmer Board Manual Headerstrip 2X6 SMA_2 SMA_2_IN CLKIN_0 GPI3 EDGE_STR 50 OHM GPI1 CK_EXT11 CLKIN_0b SMA_2 SMA-J-P-H-ST-EM1 3.3V CK_EXC11 CLKIN_1 GPI2 49.9 CKREXT11 CK_EXT11 33.0 SMA_1 SMA_1_IN CLKIN_1b GPI0 DNI_TP_2X2_C135H76 CK_EXC11 CKREXC11 33.0 SMA_1 SMA_IN_CAP CK_EXT10 REFIN CKREXT10 33.0...
  • Page 14 Renesas' products are provided only subject to Renesas' Terms and Conditions of Sale or other applicable terms agreed to in writing. No use of any Renesas resources expands or otherwise alters any applicable warranties or warranty disclaimers for these products.

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