Renesas QB-RL78D1A User manual

User’s Manual
QB-RL78D1A
In-Circuit Emulator
Preliminary User’s Manual
Rev.1.01 2011.6
ZUD-BG-11-0085
Target Devices
RL78/D1A

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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
• If power was turned on while connection to the AC adapter, USB interface cable, or target system was in an
unsatisfactory state
• If the cable of the AC adapter, the USB interface cable, the emulation probe, or the like was bent or pulled excessively
• If an AC adapter other than the supplied product was used
• If the product got wet
• If this product is connected to the target system when there is a potential difference between the GND of this product
and GND of the target system.
• If the connectors or cables are plugged/unplugged while this product is in the power-on state.
• If excessive load is applied to the connectors or sockets (As for handling, please see 2.5 Mounting and Connecting
Connectors).
• If a metal part of the power switch, cooling fan, or another such part comes in contact with an electrostatic charge.
• If the product is used or stored in an environment where an electrostatic or electrical noise is likely to occur.
2. Safety precautions
• If used for a long time, the product may become hot (50°C to 60°C). Be careful of low temperature burns and other
dangers due to the product becoming hot.
• Be careful of electrical shock. There is a danger of electrical shock if the product is used as described above in 1.
Circumstances not covered by product guarantee.
• The AC adapter supplied with the product is exclusively for this product, so do not use it with other products.

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How to Use This Manual
Readers This manual is intended for users who wish to perform debugging using the QB-
RL78D1A. The readers of this manual are assumed to be familiar with the device
functions and usage, and to have knowledge of debuggers.
Purpose This manual is intended to give users an understanding of the basic specifications and
correct usage of the QB-RL78D1A.
Organization This manual is divided into the following sections.
• General
• Setup procedure
• Settings at product shipment
• Cautions
How to Read This Manual It is assumed that the readers of this manual have general knowledge in the fields of
electrical engineering, logic circuits, and microcontrollers.
This manual describes the basic setup procedures and how to set switches.
To understand the overall functions and usages of the QB-RL78D1A
→Read this manual in the order of the CONTENTS. The mark <R> shows major
revised points. The revised points can be easily searched by copying an “<R>” in the
PDF file and specifying it in the “Find what:” field.
To know the manipulations, command functions, and other software-related settings of
the QB-RL78D1A
→See the user’s manual of the debugger (supplied with the QB-RL78D1A) to be used.
Conventions Note: Footnote for item marked with Note in the text
Caution: Information requiring particular attention
Remark: Supplementary information
Numeric representation: Binary ... xxxx or xxxxB
Decimal ... xxxx
Hexadecimal ... xxxxH
Prefix indicating power of 2
(address space, memory
capacity): K (kilo): 210 = 1,024
M (mega): 220 = 1,0242

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Terminology The meanings of the terms used in this manual are described in the table below.
Term Meaning
Target device This is the device to be emulated.
Target system This is the system to be debugged.
This includes the target program and the hardware provided by the user.
IECUBE TM Generic name for Renesas Electronics’ high-performance / compact
in-circuit emulator.
Related Documents Please use the following documents in conjunction with this manual.
The related documents listed below may include preliminary versions. However,
preliminary versions are not marked as such.
Documents Related to Device (User’s Manuals)
Document Name Document Number
RL78/D1A User’s Manual Under development
RL78 Microcontrollers for Instructions User’s Manual Under development
Documents Related to Development Tools (User’s Manuals)
Document Name Document Number
QB-RL78D1A In-Circuit Emulator User’s Manual This manual
Start R20UT0256E
Design R20UT0007E
RL78,78K0R Cording Under development
RL78,78K0R Build Under development
RL78,78K0R Debug Under development
Analysis R20UT0265E
Programming R20UT0266E
CubeSuite Integrated Development
Environment User’s Manual
Message R20UT0267E
Caution 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.
PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL.....................................................................................................................................7
1.1 Hardware Specifications .......................................................................................................................8
1.2 Names and Functions of Hardware ......................................................................................................9
1.3 System Specifications.........................................................................................................................11
1.4 System Configuration .........................................................................................................................12
1.5 System Configuration for Each Target Device ...................................................................................14
1.6 Package Contents ..............................................................................................................................15
1.7 AC Adapter for IECUBE......................................................................................................................16
CHAPTER 2 SETUP PROCEDURE................................................................................................................17
2.1 Software Settings................................................................................................................................18
2.1.1 Obtain IECUBE Configuration data ..........................................................................................18
2.1.2 .....................................................................................................................................................18
2.2 Clock Settings.....................................................................................................................................19
2.3 Mounting and Connecting Connectors ...............................................................................................24
2.3.1 Mounting NQ to target system..................................................................................................24
2.3.2 Mounting YQ to NQ ..................................................................................................................25
2.3.3 Plugging EA into YQ.................................................................................................................26
2.3.4 Precautions for handling NQ, YQ, SA, and CA ........................................................................26
2.3.5 Precautions for mounting IC using NQ and MA .......................................................................27
2.4 Connecting QB-RL78D1A to Target System ......................................................................................28
2.5 Notes on Power Supply and GND Pin Connection.............................................................................30
2.6 Connecting USB Interface Cable and AC Adapter.............................................................................31
2.7 Switching Power On and Off...............................................................................................................31
CHAPTER 3 SETTINGS AT PRODUCT SHIPMENT......................................................................................32
CHAPTER 4 CAUTIONS ...............................................................................................................................33
4.1 Cautions Regarding Differences Between Target Device and Emulator ...........................................33
APPENDIX A CHARACTERISTICS OF TARGET INTERFACE ...................................................................35
APPENDIX B REVISIONHISTORY............................................................................................................38
B.1 Major Revisions in This Edition....................................................................................................38

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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL
The QB-RL78D1A is an in-circuit emulator for emulating the RL78/D1A.
Hardware and software can be debugged efficiently in the development of systems in which the RL78/D1A is used.
This manual descries basic setup procedures, hardware specifications, system specifications, and how to set switches.

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1.1 Hardware Specifications
Table 1-1. QB-RL78D1A Hardware Specifications
Parameter Specification
Target device RL78/D1A
Operating voltage 2.4～5.5V
High-speed system clock 2.4 V ≦VDD ≦5.5 V：1～20 MHz
Internal high-speed oscillation clock 2.4 V ≦VDD ≦5.5V：1～32 MHz
Low-speed system clock 2.4 V ≦VDD ≦5.5 V：15 kHz
Operating
frequencyNote
Subsystem clock 2.4 V ≦VDD ≦5.5 V：32.768 kHz
Operating temperature range 0 to 40°C (No condensation)
Storage temperature range -15 to 60°C (No condensation)
External dimensions See figure below
Power
consumption
Target system power supply Voltage: 2.4 to 5.5 V
Maximum current consumption : Approx. 0.2mA
Weight Approx. 400 g
Host interface USB interface (1.1, 2.0)
Note Errors are within ±0.5%. However, this does not apply to errors of the oscillator or clock system
on the target board.
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. Front space adapter can adjust the height from 20 mm (longest) to 5 mm (shortest)
<R>

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1.2 Names and Functions of Hardware
Figure 2-1. Names of Parts of QB-RL78D1A
Top View Bottom View
Power switch
POWER TARGET
Power supply connector
USB connector
Side View
TCN2TCN1
OSC1
TCN3
CN6

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(1) TCN1, TCN2, TCN3
These are connectors for connecting a check pin adapter or emulation probe.
(2) OSC1
This is a socket for mounting the oscillator.
(3) CN4
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-RL78D1A is switched on.
LED State QB-RL78D1A State
Lit Power switch ON
Not lit Power switch OFF or AC adapter not connected to QB-RL78D1A
Blinking Internal error occurred (Contact an Renesas Electronics sales representative or
distributor)
(5) TARGET (Green LED)
This is an LED that shows whether the power supply of the target system is switched on.
LED State Target System State
Lit Target system power supply ON
Not lit Target system power supply OFF or target system not connected
(6) Power switch
This is the power switch of the QB-RL78D1A.
It is OFF at shipment.

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1.3 System Specifications
This section shows the QB-RL78D1A system specifications.
Table 1-2. QB-RL78D1A System Specifications
Parameter Specification
Internal ROM 512 KB (MAX.)Emulation memory capacity
Internal RAM 61.75 KB (MAX.)
Real-time execution function Go, Start from Here, Come Here, Restart, Return Out,
Ignore break points and Go
Program execution
functions
Non-real-time execution function Step In, Next Over, Slowmotion, Go & Go
Memory manipulation Available (initialize, copy, compare)
Register manipulation Available (general-purpose registers, control registers, SFRs)
Disassemble function Available
Local variable view Local variables
Watch data view Local variables, global variables, or else
Stack trace view Available
Event break Execution: 8 points
Access: 8 points
Software break 2000 points
Pre-execution break 4 points
Fail-safe break Non-map, write protect, SFR illegal access, stack overflow, or else
Break functions
Other Forcible break, trace full break, trace delay break, timeout break,
timer overflow break
Trace data types Program address, program data, access address, access data,
status, time tag
Trace modes Unconditional trace, section trace, qualify trace, delay trigger trace
Trace functions Non-stop, full stop, full break, delay trigger stop, delay trigger
break
Trace functions
Memory capacity 128K frames
Real-time RAM monitoring function All internal RAM spaces
Measurement clock 60 MHz
Measurement objects Start through end of program execution
Start event through end event
Maximum measurement time Approx. 40 hours and 43 minutes (Resolution: 17 ns)
Number of timers for
measurement
Start through end of program execution: 1
Start event through end event: 2
Measurement results Execution time (start through end of execution)
Maximum, minimum, average, total, pass count (between events)
Time measurement
functions
Other Timer overflow break function, timeout break function
Other functions Command functions set in the console, mapping function, event
function, coverage function, snapshot function, DMM function,
power-off emulation function, pin mask function, flash self
programming emulation function

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1.4 System Configuration
This section shows the system configuration when using the QB-RL78D1A connected to a PC (WindowsTM PC,
PC/ATTM compatible). Connection is possible even without optional products.
Figure 1-1. System Configuration
<1> Host machine : Windows PC, IBM PC/AT compatible can be used
<2> ID78K0R-QB Disk/Accessory Disk : Manual, etc.
<3> USB interface cable : Cable connecting QB-RL78D1A to host machine
<4> AC adapter : AC adapters classified by region
<5> QB-RL78D1A : This product
<6> Check pin adapter (optional) : Adapter used for monitoring waveforms with oscilloscope
<7> Emulation probe : High-characteristic FPC type emulation probe
<8> Exchange adapter : Adapter that performs pin conversion
<9> Space adapter (optional) : Adapter used for height adjustment
<10> YQ connector : Connector that connects exchange adapter to target connector
<11> Target connector : Connector soldered to target system
<12> Mount adapter (optional) : Adapter used for mounting target device into socket
<13> Device : Target device
<14> Target system

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Remarks 1. Obtain device information files from the Renesas Electronics website.
http://www2.renesas.com/micro/en/ods/
2. Obtain IECUBE configuration data from the Renesas Electronics website.
http://www2.renesas.com/micro/en/ods/
3. Refer to 1.5 Package Contents for the purchase forms of the above products.
4. As for handling of connectors, refer to 2.5 Mounting and Connecting Connectors.
5. The part number of <4> differs depending on the region of use. See Table 1-5 Part Numbers of AC
Adapter for IECUBE Classified by Region for the part numbers. The IECUBE requires an
ACadapter that must be purchased separately.
6. See Table 1-4 Common Probe and Adapter for the part numbers of <6> and <7>.
7. The combination of <8>, <9>, <10>, <11>, and <12> varies depending on the emulation device. See
Table 1-3 Adapters and Connectors for Each Target Device for the combinations.

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1.5 System Configuration for Each Target Device
The following table lists the system configuration for each target device of the QB-RL78D1A.
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. For details, refer to 1.6 Package Contents.
Remark For the package drawings of the connector, adapter, and probe, refer to the following URL.
http://www2.renesas.com/micro/en/development/asia/Emulator/IE/iecube.html
Table 1-3. Adapters and Connectors for Each Target Device
Target Device Package Exchange Adaptor Space Adaptor YQ Connector Target Connector Mount Adaptor
64FB QB-64FB-EA-02T QB-64FB -YS-01T QB-64FB -YQ-01T QB-64FB -NQ-01T QB-64FB -HQ-01T
80FB QB-80FB-EA-02T QB-80FB-YS-01T QB-80FB-YQ-01T QB-80FB-NQ-01T QB-80FB-HQ-01T
RL78/D1A
100FB QB-100FB-EA-02T QB-100FB-YS-01T QB-100FB-YQ-01T QB-100FB-NQ-01T QB-100FB-HQ-01T
Table 1-4. Common Probe and Adapter
Name Part Number Target Device
Check pin adapter QB-144-CA-01 RL78/D1A
Emulation probe QB-144-EP-02S RL78/D1A
<R>
<R>

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1.6 Package Contents
The included products are described for each order product name.
Products supplied with QB-RL78D1A-ZZZ
1:QB-78K0RD1A
2:USB interface cable (2 meters)
3:Probe holder
4:Online user registration card (warranty card and software contract in one)
5:Packing list
Products supplied with QB-RL78D1A-T64FB
1～5
6: Emulation probe QB-144-EP-02S
<R> 7: Exchange adapter QB-64FB-EA-02T
8: YQ connector QB-64FB-YQ-01T
9: Target connector QB-64FB-NQ-01T
Products supplied with QB-RL78D1A-T80FB
1～5
6: Emulation probe QB-144-EP-02S
<R> 7:Exchange adapter QB-80FB-EA-02T
8: YQ connector QB-80FB-YQ-01T
9: Target connector QB-80FB-NQ-01T
Products supplied with QB-RL78D1A-T100FB
1～5
6: Emulation probe QB-144-EP-02S
7: Exchange adapter QB-100FB-EA-02T
8: YQ connector QB-100FB-YQ-01T
9: Target connector QB-100FB-NQ-01T

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1.7 AC Adapter for IECUBE
The specifications of the AC adapter for IECUBE differ depending on the region of use. Be sure to use an AC adapter
corresponding to the region of use.
Table 1-5. Part Numbers of AC Adapter for IECUBE Classified by Region
Product Destination (Region)Notes 1, 2 Part NumberNote 3
Japan QB-COMMON-PW-JP
USA QB-COMMON-PW-EA
China QB-COMMON-PW-CN
Hong Kong QB-COMMON-PW-HK
South Korea QB-COMMON-PW-KR
Singapore QB-COMMON-PW-SG
AC adapter
(sold separately)
Taiwan QB-COMMON-PW-TW
Notes 1. Products are shipped only on order from each region.
2. Contact a distributor or an Renesas Electronics sales representative for information on regions
other than the above.
3. Only the AC adapter usable in each region can be ordered

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CHAPTER 2 SETUP PROCEDURE
This chapter explains the QB-RL78D1A 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.
See 1.2 Names and Functions of Hardware for clock positions.
Clock settings
2.2 See Clock Settings.
2.1 See Software Settings.
Mounting and connecting connectors
2.3 See Mounting and connecting connectors.
Connecting USB interface cable and AC adapter
2.5 See Connecting USB interface cable and AC adapter.
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Switching power on and off
2.7 See Switching power on and off.

Connecting QB-RL78D1A to target system
2.4 See Connecting QB-RL78D1A to target system.
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Software settings

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2.1 Software Settings.
When connecting QB-RL78D1A with CubeSuite, a IECUBE configuration data is downloaded by IECUBE from
CubeSuite.
It's necessary to install a IECUBE configuration data in CubeSuite as a setup.
2.1.1 Obtain IECUBE Configuration data
(1) Download the installation file RL78_F_Vx.zip from the Development Tools Download page on
the Renesas Electronics website.
URL: http://www2.renesas.com/micro/en/ods/ →Click “Version-up Service”.
Category: Each Development Tool →IECUBE_Software
Product Name/version : IECUBE for RL78
File name : RL78_F_Vx.zip(“x” is the number which indicates the version.）
(2) Decompress the downloaded file.
2.1.2 Execution of installation
Copy .bin file of all into the following folder.
C:¥Program Files¥NEC Electronics CubeSuite¥ICubesuite¥DebugTools78K0REmulator ¥Dll
Caution C:¥Program Files¥NEC Electronics CubeSuite is the default installation folder of the
CubeSuite. If the CubeSuite was installed in a different path, specify that path.

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2.2 Clock Settings
The following four types of clock settings are available.
Each clock setting is listed below.
Oscillation with the resonator on the target system is not supported. Therefore, the in-circuit emulator cannot
emulate the oscillation operation of the clock on the target system.
Clock Used Clock Supply CubeSuite Setting
(in connect Settings of property )
(a) When the clock generated within the emulator is used Generate by emulator
(b) When the clock is supplied from the target system External
(1) High-speed system clockNote 1
(X1 oscillator or External input)
(c) When the oscillator (OSC1) mounted onto the emulator
is used
Clock Socket
(2) Internal high-speed oscillation
clock
Uses the clock internally generated from the emulator –
(a) When the clock generated within the emulator is used Generate by emulator
(3) Subsystem clockNote 2
(XT1 oscillator) (b) When the clock is supplied from the target system External
Notes 1. First, select “Generate by emulator ” in the debugger settings (refer to (a) When the clock generated
within the emulator is used, in (1) High-speed system clock).
If there is no clock that can be selected, follow the descriptions below.
• If the target system clock can supply a square wave for the emulator:
Select “External” in the debugger settings (refer to (b) When the clock is supplied from the target system,
in (1) High-speed system clock).
• If the target system clock cannot supply a square wave for the emulator:
Mount onto the emulator the oscillator of the clock to be used and select “Clock Socket” in the debugger
settings (refer to (c) When the oscillator (OSC1) mounted onto the emulator is used, in (1) High-speed
system clock).
2. First, select “Generate by emulator” in the debugger settings (refer to (a) When the clock generated within
the emulator is used, in (3) Subsystem clock).
If there is no clock that can be selected, it can be supplied from the target system clock. A square wave,
however, must be supplied (refer to (b) When the clock is supplied from the target system, in (3)
Subsystem clock).

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(1) High-speed system clock
The clock settings are listed below.
Table 2-1. Settings for High-Speed System Clock
Type of Clock to Be Used OSC1 CubeSuite Setting
(a) When the clock generated within the emulator is used – Generate by emulator
(b) When the clock is supplied from the target systemNote – External
(c) When the oscillator (OSC1) mounted onto the emulator is used Oscillator mounted Clock Socket
Note This setting is not possible when TARGET LED is not lit.
Remarks 1. Settings other than the above are prohibited.
2. Selection of (a) or (b) is possible regardless of whether the oscillator is not mounted in the
OSC1socket.
(a) When the clock generated within the emulator is used
Select the “Generate by emulator” in the debugger and select the desired frequency from the drop-down list.
The following frequencies are selectable.
2.00, 3.00, 3.57, 4.00, 4.19, 4.91, 5.00, 6.00, 8.00, 8.38, 10.00, 12.00, 16.00, 20.00 [MHz]
(b) When the clock is supplied from the target system
Select the “External” in the debugger. The clock input from the target system is then used.
Oscillation with the resonator on the target system is not supported. To input a clock from the target system,
input to the clock pin (X2) the square-wave signal with the same voltage potential as that of the target device
supply voltage (VDD). Inputting the inverted signal to X1 is not necessary.
The selectable frequencies are same as those of the target device.