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- Renesas
- Model
- R8C
- Industry
- Industrial
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- 9
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- Last added
- 2012-06-11
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Renesas R8C/2C and R8C/2D Hardware Manual
This hardware manual provides designers with detailed information on the R8C/2C and R8C/2D microcontroller families. It includes an overview of the product, descriptions of the CPU, system control, peripheral functions, and electrical characteristics, as well as usage notes and precautions.
The document also contains tables of pin assignments, register definitions, and reset behavior, and references to related datasheets and application notes. It is intended for users with a basic knowledge of electric and logical circuits who need to integrate these MCUs into their applications.
Renesas R8C specifications
| CPU Core | R8C/Tiny series core |
|---|---|
| Instruction Count | 89 fundamental instructions |
| Max Operating Frequency | 20 MHz (3.0 to 5.5 V) |
| Multiplier | 16 bits x 16 bits > 32 bits |
| Address Space | 1 Mbyte |
| I/O Ports | 25 CMOS I/O ports |
| A/D Converter Resolution | 10-bit resolution x 9 channels |
| Operating Temperature (N version) | -20 to 85°C |
| Package Type | 32-pin LQFP |
All Renesas R8C documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
- Renesas R8C/11 Group Hardware Manual 197 p
- RENESAS R8C/13 Group 16 Rev. 1.20 Revision date: Jan 27 2006 Hardware Manual 224 p
- Renesas R8C/10 Group Hardware Manual 199 p
- RENESAS - R8C/12 Group RENESAS 16-BIT SINGLE-CHIP MICROCOMPUTER M16C FAMILY R8C /Tiny SERIES 198 p
- Renesas R8C/1A Group and R8C/1B Group Hardware Manual 335 p
- Renesas R8C/2C and R8C/2D Hardware Manual 615 p
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Disassembly, diagnostics and part numbers, for repair.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the document revision date?
The revision date for this manual is September 8, 2003.
What are the safety considerations when using these semiconductors?
Users must consider safety measures such as placing substitutive circuits or using non-flammable materials to prevent personal injury or property damage.
What is the main difference between R8C/2K and R8C/2L groups?
The R8C/2L Group has on-chip data flash (1 KB x 2 blocks), while the R8C/2K Group does not.
What are the applications for these MCUs?
They are intended for electronic household appliances, office equipment, audio equipment, and consumer equipment.
What safety measures are recommended when designing circuits with the R8C/13?
The manual advises keeping safety first, using non‑flammable material and adding auxiliary circuits to prevent malfunction or mishap.
From: RENESAS R8C/13 Group 16 Rev. 1.20 Revision date: Jan 27 2006 Hardware Manual
Where can users obtain the latest information for the R8C/13 Group?
Visit the Renesas Technology Corp. website at http://www.renesas.com for the most up‑to‑date documentation.
From: RENESAS R8C/13 Group 16 Rev. 1.20 Revision date: Jan 27 2006 Hardware Manual
