Different types and designs of analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) provide different levels of performance and have specific pros and cons. This session focuses on the characteristics that are most relevant to several key applications, to make it easier to match the choice of an ADC implementation to the system requirements of a particular project.

This course describes the basic technology found in a Real Time Clock module (RTC).  Included in this introduction is a description of basic components in an RTC module, the clock and power sources, RTC registers, calibration and compensation, a compare and contrast between Integrated and Stand-alone models, as well as some helpful usgae notes.

This course covers the Renesas CAN peripheral (RCAN2) and is intended to help engineers become quickly acquainted with RCAN2 peripheral's features and functionality. Please review the Renesas Interactive CAN Basics I & II courses before proceeding with this course, as much material common to different CAN devices is covered there.

This course explains the features available in most newer CAN peripherals as well as the CAN API firmware.   Topics included in this course include an overview of CAN features, mailbox structure, the CAN API and how it simplifies design and development, differences in receiving and polling using Polled vs. Interrupt designs, error handling, and an overview of available test modes.

LIN and CAN networking technologies are excellent solutions for a wide range of industrial embedded system applications. They are well proven in the automotive field, where their speed, reliability and standardization have been continually tested under some of the most difficult environmental situations. This DevCon session provides an introduction to the CAN/LIN protocol. The presentation also describes the latest Renesas CAN MCU solutions and discusses their applications.

This course covers technical details that will help you design reliable, cost-effective distributed systems that link together a network of microcontrollers (MCUs). It explains the physical interface, data flow, timing issues, physical layer, OSI model, and higher-level protocols. This course also covers the various types of Message Frames used in CAN technology, explaining what each type is and does. Finally, it examines bus errors and strategies for implementing CAN-based systems.

This course provides technical details that will help you design reliable, cost-effective distributed systems that link together a network of microcontrollers (MCUs). It contains an overview of CAN technology — what it is, why it’s important, and where it is used and can be applied to good advantage. This course also highlights various key CAN design aspects, including the physical interface, data flow, timing issues, Physical layer, OSI model, and higher-level protocols used in CAN-based systems.

In this course we will cover the elements of an Ethernet network, pros and cons of Ethernet, a brief history of the technology, details of Ethernet, and applications that are commonly used on Ethernet networks.

This course provides a general overview of the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI).  Topics included in this overview are signaling, the way the chip selects work, clock polaruty and phase options, as well as the SPI modes of operation.

This 3rd course in the USB series provides information regarding the USB enumeration process, descriptors and standard host commands. We learn how the enumeration process works, explain the descriptor hierarchy, what descriptor types there are and learn about standard host commands.

This course is the 4th in the series on USB. It provides an introduction to some of the most common USB classes. We'll learn how a USB class is used to implement similar services for a group of products and see how descriptors can further refine a driver's behavior within a class.

In this introductory course we investigate the hierarchy of the USB communication. The module describes the connectors, how the system detects a connection and powers the device. The basic data rates will be discussed along with definitions and examples of endpoints and pipes in relation to USB.

This course is part 2 of the USB introduction series. In this module we describe details of the USB protocol which define USB transfers, transactions and packets. We also introduce the USB frame and discuss the timing requirements for the USB frame.

USB 3.0 is the next generation in USB technology, offering up to 10X speed improvement over the ubiquitous USB 2.0 technology. This session will describe the electrical and packet protocol levels in some detail, including an overview of test methods for assuring electrical signal integrity and capturing and analyzing data packet traffic. Attendees will receive a thorough overview of what USB 3.0 is all about as well as a the more detailed technical explanations.

USB has rapidly became the ubiquitous serial communication standard for computer peripherals and many other types of products, replacing RS-232. This session discusses the basics of USB technology and how it can be integrated into embedded systems. Mastering this technology can be a daunting challenge, since the USB 2.0 specification covers 650 pages, and associated standards must be considered as well. The presentation focuses on the areas that engineers must address when creating a product that uses a USB Device or Host interface. Design implications and solutions are covered to provide valuable real-world perspective.

EMI Analysis and Countermeasures Part 2

EMI Analysis and Countermeasures Part 3

EMI Analysis and Countermeasures Part 4

Reducing Noise Problems In LSI devices – Part A

Reducing Noise Problems In LSI devices – Part B

Reducing Noise Problems In LSI devices – Part C

EMI Analysis and Countermeasures Part 1

This course is designed to help engineers learn facts that will enable them to develop systems that generate less electromagnetic noise and are less susceptible to problems when operated in noisy environments.

This course discusses techniques that can be applied to reduce problems in embedded control systems caused by electromagnetic noise.

This course provides and introduction to the Ultra low power 78K0 family of  microcontrollers for cost-sensitive, low power 8-bit embedded applications.

This course provides an overview of the lighting market in general with a primary focus on LEDs as well design considerations when building LED drive solutions,specifically with the Renesas 78KO lighting microcontrollers

This session will deal with design considerations for battery-operated, portable equipment using low power MCUs with high integration, and analog signal processing capability, taking advantage of multiple internal clocks and special low power modes.  Tradeoffs of MCU clocking versus performance and ways to maximize battery life will be discussed, as well as methods to take advantage of ultra-low power standby modes, while at the same time maintaining a real-time-counter for date/time-of-day function.

Explores the various operational modes of the H8S CPU.

This course provides an overview of the CPU architecture of Renesas H8S series 16-bit microcontrollers (MCUs).

This course describes important devices in the Renesas H8S family of 16-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) and their applications.

This course provides a technology and product overview of the H8S series 16-bit microcontrollers (MCUs).

H8S External DMA and Direct Drive LCD

Details the main features and operation of the on-chip Flash memory.

Explores the use of USB, CAN and LPC interfaces.

Details the operation of the communication peripherals of H8S.

Overview of the H8S ADC and DAC functions.

Explains detailed operation of the H8S powerful timer blocks

Describes in overview the extensive peripherals of the H8S family.

Explains the interrupt sources and capabilities of the M16C family devices

Explores the CPUs’ instruction set and addressing modes

Covers CPU register set, memory map and modes of operation.

Details the main devices & features of M16C series

Details the main devices & features of M16C series

This module gives a general overview of the M16C family

This course provides an overview of the Application Programming Interface (API) used to program the on-chip CAN peripheral.

This course provides an overview of the Renesas microcontrollers (MCUs) that provide a CAN peripheral for building robust and economical networked, multi-processor embedded systems.

Explores features of the Intelligent I/O, DMAC II, X-Y Converter and CAN peripherals.

Details operation of ADC,DAC, DMA controller, CRC calculation circuit and Watchdog Timer.

Explores use of I/O ports, on-chip Timers and Serial I/O.

Details the clock and power management modes of M16C.

Explains the main features of the R8C Core

Welcome to the R8C Family Overview course, which covers the popular line of Renesas microcontrollers (MCUs) that provides high-performance 16-bit solutions for cost-sensitive 8-bit embedded systems.

This course discusses the main design needs of engineers developing embedded systems and introduces the 16-bit R8C MCUs that address those requirements for 8-bit applications.

Capacitive touch-based user interfaces are proving to be very popular in an expanding array of consumer products and many other types, as well. This session describes basic capacitive touch detection mechanisms and compares capacitive touch detection implementations and solutions. In particular, it offers an introduction to the Renesas R8C/3xT solution, which combines a low-power, low-noise capacitive touch-sensing capability with the processing power and peripheral integration needed for system control functionality, thereby enabling lower-cost design solutions for embedded systems.

This course provides an introduction to the peripheral functions in the R8C Tiny series.We highlight five versatile timer functions—Timers RA, RB, RC, RD and RE—and explain the modes of operation of each. Then we discuss the Watchdog Timer (WDT), Power-on Reset (POR) and Low-Voltage Detect (LVD) functions.

Covers operation of Flash, SIO, I/O Ports, ADC and low-power modes

This course provides an introduction to the RL78 architecture. Topics covered in this course include l core features, memory mapping, DMA access, IRQ handling and the OCD interface.

This course provides an introduction to the safety features found on the RL78 line of microcontrollers. Safety features discussed in this course are applicable to the RL78s Flash, RAM, SFRs, ADC, Clock as well as the CPU itself.

This course provides an introduction to the RL78 Family ofLow-Power microcontrollers (MCUs) designed and offered by Renesas Electronics for cost-sensitive 8-/16-bit embedded applications. In this course you will learn about key features and benefits these MCUs provide and how they facilitate system development in a cost-effective way.

This course provides an introduction to the RL78s Timer units RD, RG and RJ. Basic funtions are reviewed including operating modes and buffer operations. Several examples are offered, including motor control examples.

This course provides an introduction to the RL78 serial interface architecture and features of the Serial Array Unit which provides support for CSI, UART and I2C interfaces.

This course provides an overview of the RL78’s Power-on-clear circuit and Low Voltage Detector. Block diagrams for both circuits are provided as well as descriptions of their features and operations, followed by a few application examples.

This course provides an introduction to software and hardware developement tools, dubuggers and emulators for use with the RL78 line of microcontrollers.

This course provides an overview of the RL78's Analog to Digital Converter, including the its different operating modes, capabilities and diagnostic function.

This course provides an introduction to the RL78 timer Architecture. Topics covered in this course include the RL78 timers' structure and capabilities, Timer Array Unit, the Real Time Counter, Interval Timer, Watchdog Timer, as well as the PCL buzzer output.

The purpose of this course is to providean introduction to the RL78's flash features and archectecture includingsecurity features, code and data flash organization as well as self andexternal programming and the related libraries.

This course provides an introduction the RL78 port architecture . In this course, we‘ll cover the port hardware, control registers, driver capability and packages.

This course provides an introduction to the RL78Clock Generator. Topics covered in this course include RL78 Clock Generatorfunctions, different internal and external oscillators, operating modes and anoverview of the new Snooze mode capabilities.

This course provides an introduction to the Renesas RX architecture and features of the RX Core.  Topics and features covered in this course include the RX Core and Pipeline, Memory and System Interfaces, an overview of the Instruction Set, Interrupt Handling, a detailed look at the RX Floating Point Unit (FPU), along with a quick look at the RX's High-speed Memory. 

The focus of this DevCon 2010 session is on the current state of, and the latest technology trends in, CPU and bus architectures. Topics covered include a comparison of contemporary CPUs, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of various memory acceleration techniques. A major portion of the presentation is devoted to a detailed description and explanation of the interrupts, DSP and FPU of the Renesas RX architecture.

The RX100 is the RX Family’s new 32-bit entry level MCU. This presentation provides an overview of the RX100 series' performance, features and specifications.

This DevCon 2010 session uses all available support tools—application notes, RPDL, PDG, HEW, etc.—to illustrate the migration of embedded system designs currently using various older Renesas MCU architectures to enhanced, updated designs that apply the newer, more capable MCUs in the RX600 series. Examples illustrate the process of converting M16C-, H8SX-, and non-Renesas designs to projects that take advantage of the performance and features of RX600 MCUs.

This presentation provides an overview of the RX family of 32-bit microcontrollers, highlighting the key benefits of its breakthrough new architecture and showing how the RX can be used to address the demanding requirements in a wide variety of today’s microcontroller, digital signal controller, and digital signal processor applications.

This course provides a brief look at the Multi-function Pin Controller (MPC) found on the RX210 and RX63N MCUs. Included in this course is an overivew of the MPC module's functions and configuration registers, followed by an example of how the MPC can be configured for a particular peripheral.

This course covers specific features of the 8-Bit Timer, or TMR, foundon RX MCUs. In this course, we’ll cover the TMR’s block diagram, operation modes,interrupts generation, and some helpful usage notes.

This course provides an introductionto the RX Ethernet peripheral, the two blocks that work together to implementEthernet connectivity (the Ethernet Controller and Ethernet DMAC) and somedetails of internal workings of these modules.

This course provides an overview of the RX Bus State Controller (BSC). Topics included in this overview include a brief review of the RX memory map, a look at RX programmable chip selects, a review of the RX SDRAM controller capabilities as well as Bus Error Monitoring.

This course covers specific features of the Compare Match Timer, or CMT, found on RX MCUs. In this course we will cover the CMT’s block diagram, interrupts generation, and some helpful usage notes.

This course contains a description of specific features of the RX 12 Bit ADC (identified as S12AD in the HW manual).   Topics covered in this course include an overview of the 12bit ADC block diagram, as well as an explanation of its operating modes, channel select registers and converted value addition mode.  Additionally, the Internal Reference Voltage and Temperature sensors will be reviewed (not featured on RX/62N), followed by some helpful usage notes.

This course provides an overview of fundamental concepts, capabilities, and methods of connecting and using the Renesas RX USB Peripheral (R8A66597).

Thiscourse covers specific features of the Independent Watchdog Timer (IWDT) foundon Renesas RX MCUs. Included in this course is an overview of the IWDT blockdiagram, available clocking and timeout options, how to start and refresh theIWDT, an explanation of what happens when a counter underflows, and how to usethe IWDT with the RX's WDT, along with some general usage notes.

This course covers specific features of the Serial Peripheral Interface (RSPI) found on Renesas RX MCUs.  Along with a general block diagram, this course provides insight into the different modes supported, interrupts available, error detection, command registers and how to sequence them together, how to read and write the transmit and receive buffers and setting thie bit rate.  This is followed by some helpful usage notes.

This course provideds an overview of the Renesas RX Low Voltage Detection Circuit (LVD) and sources of reset.

This course provides an overview of the architecture and features of the Interrupt Control Unit found on Renesas RX MCus.  Topics covered in this course include interrupt sources and features, RX interrupt processing, Vector tables, Registers and the RX Fast Interrupt mechanism.

This course covers specific features of the 10-bit Digital to Analog converter (DAC) found on Renesas RX MCUs.   Features reviewed in this course include  DAC Data Registers, how to enable independent channels, how to set the analog output value, and required conversion time.  A block diagram of the RX DAC is also provided along with some helpful usage notes.      

This course provides an overview of the features found on the Renesas RX Analog to Digital Converter (ADC).  Included in this overview is a block diagram of the RX 10-bit ADC as well as information on Operating Modes, ADC Data Registers, an explanation of the Self-Diagnostic Feature and Sampling Time Adjustments, followed by some helpful usage notes.

This course provides a basic understanding of the Data Transfer Controller (DTC) found on Renesas RX MCUs. Along with a general overview, this course also includes a brief discussion of DTC transfer modes, a look at Chained transfers, an overview of the DTC register set and an explanation of how the DTC works with the RX Interrupt Controller.

This course provides a general understanding of the Direct Memory Access Controller (DMA) found on Renesas RX MCUs.  Topics covered in this course include a general overview of the RX DMA Controller, supported transfer modes, the DMAC register set and a short explanation of how the DMA Controller works with the Interrupt Controller found in RX MCUs 

This course provides an overview of the Watchdog Timer (WDT) found on Renesas RX MCUs.   Specific topics featured in this course include a block diagram of the WDT, clocking options, different operating modes, how to start and refresh the WDT, how to write to the WDT registers, how to use the the WDT with the RX's Independent Watchdog Timer, along with some general usage notes.

This session introduces Renesas' latest and most powerful devices and peripherals for motor control applications. It shows how to use the MTU timers in RX62T MCUs to simultaneously generate six complementary PWM signals, as well as how to use the on-chip ADCs, I/O ports, DAC, POE, watchdog timer and FPU.

This course provides an overview of the safety features found on the RX200/210 MCUs, specifically those that help with meeting the requirements of the IEC60730 standard.

This course provides an overview of theEvent Link Controller (ELC) found on RX 210 MCUs. Included in this course is anOverview of the ELC module, a look at the register set, block diagram,operation of the ELC and an example along with some helpful usage notes.

Machine-to-Machine (M2M) authentication based on the Renesas Board ID product is a robust and cost-effective security solution for technology vendors and equipment manufacturers in industry sectors in which IP theft, product misuse and other criminal activities are important concerns. The presentation in this session incorporates a series of use case studies illustrate how the Board ID solution is implemented and highlighting the valuable benefits that this technology delivers.

Renesas’ Board ID solution includes: a secure MCU, proven firmware with security application, and key programming services to enable easy design of a complete security solution. The Board ID device facilitates new functions and processes for M2M security.It also offers significant benefits for business, industry, medical, government, consumers and other M2M markets, relative to traditional, less secure machine identification technologies such as serial EEPROM ICs.

This module is an extension to the Renesas Interactive Modules on the SH2A Core parts 1 through 3.In this course we take a closer look at the FPU's operation within the core. We will examine how it handles the Floating Point operations in the pipeline; its ability to handle both Single and Double precision, how it is controlled in the compiler so you can avoid any issues, and finally a quick overview of some performance numbers.

New SuperH MCU core and peripheral features that increase performance and throughput are highlighted in this DevCon 2010 session. The presentation also explains important SH-2A devices in this popular product line and recommends specific solutions for key embedded system applications, including Industrial Networking, Medical Diagnotsic and Telemetry, Commercial Building Security and Access Control.

SH7216 RCAN-ET Peripherals and CAN API

This course begins the introduction of the SH2A CPU core. This course provides an overview of the core, programmers model, load-store architecture, new instructions, features of the instruction set, and closes with subroutine calls.

This course continues the introduction into the SH2 core. This course introduces CPU error detection, pipeline and flow control, and closes with SH2 programming tips.

This course begins the introduction of the SH 2 CPU core. The course provides an overview of the core, programmers model, load-store architecture, new instructions, features of the instruction set, and closes with subroutine calls.

This course continues the introduction into the SH2A core. This course introduces the Floating Point Unit Register Banks, on-chip Cache (including Cache read hits/misses), and closes with ten helpful programming tips.

This course continues the introduction into the SH2A core. This course introduces the Floating Point Unit, CPU error detection, pipeline and flow control, and closes with SH2A programming hints.

This course bridges the gap between the basic technical information in a product brief and the detailed data in a comprehensive hardware manual.

This course bridges the gap between the basic technical information in a product brief and the detailed data in a comprehensive hardware manual.

This presentation and demonstration focuses on key features of the VDC3 (Video Display Controller 3) function built into the SH7262 processor. Ways to configure the video input and two graphic blocks are described. Also, general rules are discussed for using large capacity on-chip RAM and calculating RAM usage for different-size displays and different levels of animation features. The session’s demonstration shows the processing capabilities of the SH7262 chip, using the graphical interface created by Swell Peg Pro software.

This course details the SH7216 Ethernet module and its operation.

This course provides an overview of the bus state controller and the data transfer controller on SH-2 and SH-2A families of 32-bit RISC microcontrollers, members of the SuperH® series.

This course shows the basic multi-function timer pulse unit (MTU) and its latest versions: the MTU2 and MTU2S found on newer members of the SH-2 and SH-2A families.

This course provides an overview of the direct memory access controller and the interrupt transfer controller on the SH-2 and SH-2A families of 32-bit RISC microcontrollers, which are members of the SuperH® series.

This course provides an overview of the V850 Jx4 series MCUs. Included in this course is a review of application trends for low power, battery operated devices and a look at how new features found on the Jx4 series address the needs of these applications. A V850 J series product roadmap is also included, along with basic performance specifications.

This course provides a brief overview of the V850 Jx4 series and its enhancements over the previous Jx3 series. A comparison of features is includes along with pinout and peripheral comparisons.

This course explores design trends and techniques for low power applications using Renesas V850 MCUs.  Techniques discussed in this course include clock switching, parallel processing and how to handle unused I/Os. 

As portable applications become pervasive in our everyday lives, the demand for more powerful MCU in a small form factor increases dramatically. How much performance can a MCU in a 6x6mm deliver? Would you expect 81 DMIPS (ver2.1) from a MUC in a 6x6mm package? This session provides a comprehensive overview of a line of Low Pin Count high performance 32-bit V850 MCUs. We will discuss how high performance MCU in small packages could enable a new generation of portable applications. In additional, we will highlight many features of the 32-bit V850 MCUs that support design of these applications, including Low Voltaget Detection to monitor battery, Real Time Counter for energy efficient time tracking, EEPROM emulation to store data on embedded Flash and many others.

This course reviews the V850’s positioning among the wide range of microcontrollers in Renesas Electronics America’s portfolio and highlights the V850 microcontroller family before diving into the technical details on the how V850 delivers high performance and high energy efficiency.

This course contains an overview of the peripherals and features found in the Renesas V850ES line of microcontollers.  These include the Enhanced Wath Dog Timer, Clock Monitor, UART with 9-bit support, Boot Swap for fail-safe firmware updates and Debug and Flash Security features.  An overview of low power design techniques and EEPROM Emulation is also discussed.

Modern microcontroller based control systems require both the capture and measurement of digital input signals as well as the generation of complex digital output waveforms, both being done utilizing only a minimal amount of processor resources.  The approach used in several V850 and 78K0R series line-ups to address these competing requirements, while at the same time minimizing the customer's training and development investment, is the Timer Array Unit (TAU) peripheral.  The TAU is comprised of a number of identical basic building block timer units which can be used individually for simple signal capture or generation functions or which can be combined to work together for more complex operations with little CPU overhead.    This session will explain the capabilities of the TAU and then lead the attendess through an example of using the TAU in conjunction with the Analog to Digital converter to coordinate diagnostic measurements on PWM driver output channels.

V850 EEPROM Emulation provides a brief overview of the methodolgy and benefits of Code and Data Flash options used in Renesas V850 Microcontrollers.

This course describes the three types of GNU utilities supported by the KPIT GNU toolchain and then explains what each of the utilities does and how it is used.

This course explains the basics of GNU tools, including the concept of free software, the history of GNU software and its licensing. It also explains the benefits of using GNU tools.

This course provides a step-by-step guide to the straightforward process of installing the KPIT GNU toolchain on the PC on which you will run the Renesas HEW IDE for debugging application software.

GNU Tools Debug with Simulator

This course describes the process of debugging an application on an SH target — a SuperH™ MCU — in the High-performance Embedded Workshop (HEW) using the KPIT GNU toolchain and the Renesas HMON monitor. The course explains how to create a new project, configure the debug platform using a familiar GUI, configure the Flash Development Toolkit (FDT), and download your application on the target. The course then steps you through the process of debugging a typical application with this setup.

This course describes the process of debugging an application on an SH target — a SuperH™ MCU — in HEW using the KPIT GNU toolchain and the Renesas E10A-USB emulator. The course explains how to create a new project, make linker settings, configure the debug platform, and connect to the target system. Then it steps through the process of debugging a typical application with this setup.

This course covers three common problems that can arise during the process of debugging an application: memory access errors, exception errors, and address errors. It explains what causes these errors and offers advice on how to solve them.

This course explains what interoperability means with regard to the Renesas SHC compiler and the KPIT GNUSH compiler, and how it is achieved between these compilers.

This course gives you a quick tour of the HEW graphical user interface, taking you through the steps of starting an embedded programming project, editing and compiling code, and then running a simulation to debug the code.

This training course provides an overview of the High-performance Embedded Workshop (HEW), a key tool for developing software for embedded systems that use microcontrollers (MCUs) from Renesas Technology Corp.

This session explains how HEW can aid Embedded Software Developers in shortening their time to market through added efficiencey in their development cycle.

This course describes two advanced features of HEW: performance analysis and profiling.

This course introduces you to Call Walker, a HEW utility that simplifies and automates the process of stack analysis.

This course introduces the HEW Coverage utility, a software tool that helps you locate areas of code that have not yet been tested for errors.

This course explains how the Mapview graphical user interface (GUI) makes it easier to analyze and debug programs in the HEW environment.

This course describes the different categories of options in HEW for configuring the CPU. Within each category, the various settings are described in detail.

This training module provides an overview of debugging features in H8S Simulator.

This course explains ways of manipulating files within a Project Workspace and describes the process of compiling files using the HEW Compiler. It covers the Build process and highlights some of the advanced functions HEW provides.

This course first describes the Project Generator functions and then shows how to use them to set up a workspace and begin developing code, all in a matter of minutes. Program flow and basic file structures are also explained.

The course describes library configuration and usage in the High Performance Embedded Workshop (HEW).

This training course describes how to configure the the C/C++ compiler options of the High-performance Embedded Workshop (HEW)

This course gives an overview of assembler settings of the High-performance Embedded Workshop (HEW), used for developing software for embedded systems built with Renesas microcontrollers

The course describes standard library configuration for the H8 Toolchain in the High Performance Embedded Workshop (HEW).

This course describes the eight main options for configuring the linker, which is arguably the most important part of the toolchain because it determines the toolchain’s output.

This training course explains how to use section setting and memory mapping in the High-performance Embedded Workshop (HEW).

This course gives an overview of the Toolchain feature of the High Performance Embedded Workshop (HEW), which speeds development of software for embedded systems.

This course describes the configuration and session features of the High-performance Embedded Workshop (HEW).

This training module provides an overview of optimization techniques used in the HEW environment to improve program execution and memory size.

This training course provides an overview of the installation and administration aspects of the High-performance Embedded Workshop (HEW).

Modern microcontroller based control systems require both the capture and measurement of digital input signals as well as the generation of complex digital output waveforms, both being done utilizing only a minimal amount of processor resources.  The approach used in several V850 and 78K0R series line-ups to address these competing requirements, while at the same time minimizing the customer's training and development investment, is the Timer Array Unit (TAU) peripheral.  The TAU is comprised of a number of identical basic building block timer units which can be used individually for simple signal capture or generation functions or which can be combined to work together for more complex operations with little CPU overhead.    This session will explain the capabilities of the TAU and then lead the attendess through an example of using the TAU in conjunction with the Analog to Digital converter to coordinate diagnostic measurements on PWM driver output channels.

The OSEK operating system standard has been used in automotive electronics for almost 10 years. This presentation will review the main features of OSEK OS and explain how they are useful to developers of embedded control systems. A look at the strengths and weaknesses of the OSEK specification reveals how careful design can lead to highly optimized memory and run-time usage, which can critically affect the deployment costs of high-volume electronic systems. Also, the influence of OSEK on more recent operating system standards is covered. Finally a demonstration of the RTA-OSEK tools from ETAS and the QuantiPhi tools from SimuQuest will be given.

Presents how Hardware-in-Loop systems enable cost-effective testing of embedded systems, with a review of capabilities and associated tools. Show how signal conditioning can be performed for actuators and sensors.. Discuss requirements for plant models to support real-time operations on HILs.

The hardware bench is ready, it's time to abandon the virtual prototype -- Or not?  This presentation discusses the capabilities and limitations of Virtual Prototypes and Virtual Platforms with the usage focus of embedded systems and firmware development.  The lecture focuses on the post-silicon virtual prototype benefits of visibility, controllability, availability, repeatability and testability.  Discuss how modeling abstraction choices, such as transaction based simulations (better simulation speed) vs. cycle accurate simulations (better accuracy) provide a virtual prototype that remains useful in the entire development life cycle.  Practical experience in modeling choices and interfaces will be provided.  Industry challenges and solutions of multi-ECU and co-simulation frameworks will also be addressed.

Velocity Lab contains Renesas and third-party development components (tools, interfaces, hardware and software) with which customers can build embedded solutions economically and efficiently using devices in the SH-2A family of microcontrollers and other MCUs. This DevCon 2010 session describes how combinations of these components can be used, for example, to generate all types of embedded system software (applications, operating systems and peripheral drivers), as well as to create virtual simulation platforms, leverage Hardware-In-Loop (HIL) evaluations, and design prototype controllers with existing MCUs or with FPGA-based peripherals for upcoming MCUs. The session covers the development of this ecosystem, which involved over 20 companies uniquely qualified to provide direct support. Subsequently, it explains how Velocity Lab components can be combined to speed up system development. The presentation also shows ways that some of those components can be applied to perform validation in a scalable manner, from virtual systems to real hardware.

Model-based design is fast becoming the preferred approach for developing embedded systems because of its ability to convey requirements visually in an simulatable form, its ability to explore and verify functionality much earlier in the design process, and for its powerful automated testing capabilities.  This session covers how these powerful modeling tools can be leveraged to move from concept through to production with an eye towards deriving maximum benefits from simulation. This session will present methods for effectively utilizing plant models and Matlab’s Simulink and Stateflow tools to develop and validate control systems in a virtual setting; show how closed loop model simulations between plant models and control strategies can be used to refine algorithms; show case studies using consumer and automotive applications

New SuperH MCU core and peripheral features that increase performance and throughput are highlighted in this DevCon 2010 session. The presentation also explains important SH-2A devices in this popular product line and recommends specific solutions for key embedded system applications, including Industrial Networking, Medical Diagnotsic and Telemetry, Commercial Building Security and Access Control.

This DevCon 2010 session uses all available support tools—application notes, RPDL, PDG, HEW, etc.—to illustrate the migration of embedded system designs currently using various older Renesas MCU architectures to enhanced, updated designs that apply the newer, more capable MCUs in the RX600 series. Examples illustrate the process of converting M16C-, H8SX-, and non-Renesas designs to projects that take advantage of the performance and features of RX600 MCUs.

This course discusses the key requirements for low-end embedded systems and explains how Renesas uses process technology, design methodologies,  and manufacturing and QA procesees to address such needs.  It discusses product positioning and highlights the key features and benefits offered by Renesas R8C and 78K low-end MCU's families for lower cost, lower power, higher quality and faster time-to-market solutions.   A view of the market trends and supplier landscape will also be presented to augment the undestanding of Renesas' value proposition and strategy.

As portable applications become pervasive in our everyday lives, the demand for more powerful MCU in a small form factor increases dramatically. How much performance can a MCU in a 6x6mm deliver? Would you expect 81 DMIPS (ver2.1) from a MUC in a 6x6mm package? This session provides a comprehensive overview of a line of Low Pin Count high performance 32-bit V850 MCUs. We will discuss how high performance MCU in small packages could enable a new generation of portable applications. In additional, we will highlight many features of the 32-bit V850 MCUs that support design of these applications, including Low Voltaget Detection to monitor battery, Real Time Counter for energy efficient time tracking, EEPROM emulation to store data on embedded Flash and many others.

This lecture provides a comprehensive overview of the Renesas development strategy for next generation microcontrollers and microprocessors.  Detailed content will explain the technical alignment of next generation architectures for various market segments and the design philosophy of 8, 16 and 32-bit microcontrollers and microprocessors that enables Renesas customers to reuse and build upon engineering investments made when using the available products.  Finally, the session highlights Renesas' commitment to adding products with enhanced features by boosting speeds, decreasing operating voltages, cutting power consumption, and adding flexible peripherals that provide smooth MCU/MPU migration paths.

The focus of this DevCon 2010 session is on the current state of, and the latest technology trends in, CPU and bus architectures. Topics covered include a comparison of contemporary CPUs, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of various memory acceleration techniques. A major portion of the presentation is devoted to a detailed description and explanation of the interrupts, DSP and FPU of the Renesas RX architecture.

USB has rapidly became the ubiquitous serial communication standard for computer peripherals and many other types of products, replacing RS-232. This session discusses the basics of USB technology and how it can be integrated into embedded systems. Mastering this technology can be a daunting challenge, since the USB 2.0 specification covers 650 pages, and associated standards must be considered as well. The presentation focuses on the areas that engineers must address when creating a product that uses a USB Device or Host interface. Design implications and solutions are covered to provide valuable real-world perspective.

USB 3.0 is the next generation in USB technology, offering up to 10X speed improvement over the ubiquitous USB 2.0 technology. This session will describe the electrical and packet protocol levels in some detail, including an overview of test methods for assuring electrical signal integrity and capturing and analyzing data packet traffic. Attendees will receive a thorough overview of what USB 3.0 is all about as well as a the more detailed technical explanations.

This session covers energy generation and conservation—topics and system design issues that are very much in the forefront these days. The presentation provides an overview of motivations and technology directions in the field of smart energy, including the smart grid. It discusses the role of government and industry standards, including the challenges involved in delivering a fully interoperable smart grid. New distributed-energy solutions are examined, along with Renesas' solutions and activities in the areas of energy generation and conservation.

This session provides comprehensive overview of Wi-Fi technology in general and emerging applications in embedded space. It will walk-through key design considerations and describe Wi-Fi solutions using Redpine modules and Renesas MCU products. Attendees will also be shown a live demonstration of Wi-Fi using RX MCU.

RF4CE ("RF for Consumer Electronics") is recently developed standard that will replace infrared (IRDA) in remote controls for products such as TVs, audio systems, DVRs, etc. It specifies is a small protocol stack that runs on low-power integrated MCUs and IEEE802.15.4, 2.4GHz radios. This DevCon 2010 session discusses the design issues, advantages and benefits of RF4CE, and then covers the basics of the stack. A typical embedded system implementation based on a Renesas solution is discussed in detail.

LIN and CAN networking technologies are excellent solutions for a wide range of industrial embedded system applications. They are well proven in the automotive field, where their speed, reliability and standardization have been continually tested under some of the most difficult environmental situations. This DevCon session provides an introduction to the CAN/LIN protocol. The presentation also describes the latest Renesas CAN MCU solutions and discusses their applications.

To successfully tackle the ever-evolving challenges of writing embedded software, developers must have powerful tools at their disposal.  This module will cover an award-winning tool named µC/Probe that affords developers a window into their embedded systems' inner workings.  Attendees will receive a guided tour of µC/Probe's impressive features, and will learn how to quickly and easily begin using this tool with practically any Renesas MCU. 

This session provides a classification of common and not so common applications utilizing the JTAG port as defined in IEEE 1149.1. We will cover a wide spectrum ranging standard applications such as connectivity tests and in-system programming for various types of devices, as well as more advanced ways of utilizing the JTAG interface for application such as functional tests for device and board interface circuitry. We will show ways to utilize access to on-chip emulation and debug resources for board and system level design verification and manufacturing tests and illustrate how automated test pattern generation can be used to develop such applications quickly and efficiently. 

This session explains how HEW can aid Embedded Software Developers in shortening their time to market through added efficiencey in their development cycle.

This presentation and session will review the unique 2D/3D technology being developed by NEC LCD Technologies, Ltd (NLT) and how it is possible to simultaniously utilize both 2D and 3D imaging within the same display, without the need for special glasses.  This session will also include an overview of the 3D "echosystem", helping to better clarify the other technologies needed (i.e. hardware and software) to successfully design and implement a 3D display solution.  This will include an overview and breakdown of development tools available from one of our solution partners, Net Dimension, and their MatrixEngine tools for 3D content.  We will also help to clarify the current trends in 3D for the LCD module market place and help to review some of the challenges.  Come see first hand what a 3D display can add to the user experience.

This session will focus on a more advanced treatment of the issues/challenges pertaining to designing AMLCD's into end systems .  The session will examine areas such as video interfaces, power-up sequencing , BIOS and timing related issues and how they can effect the ultimate performance of the LCD module.  We will also examine quality related topics such as defect specifications (their definitions and methods of measurement).  

This session covers the basics of active-matrix flat panel LCD displays including an overview and breakdown of an LCD "module" as well as an overview of basic components needed to successfully integrate an LCD module into a typical end product or display sub-assembly.

User Experiences or UX are a vital part of today's User Interfaces (UI's). In order to provide the most compelling UX to customers many companies have identified haptics as a major differentiator. Haptics or touch feedback allows the UI/UX designer to add an additional component to any UI.This course will explore what haptics is and how it can easily be implemented in existing or future product designs. Further, it will be explored how haptics can be implemented and what needs to be considered during the mechanical and electrical design phase.

Introducing the main challenges in implementing a full USB Multimedia connectivity to Embedded Systems: USB Stacks architectures, Standards and Proprietary protocol, OS and HE integrations.

Excited by the prospect of adding Capacitive Touch to your next design? Join Mark Rodriguez from Xaplos as he discusses the pro's and con's of this exciting new technology and details ways to avoid pitfalls in your next Cap Touch Design.

Solutions for driving TFT and OLED display panels are discussed in this DevCon 2010 session. Details of the Direct-Drive LCD (DDLCD) method and its advantages are presented, and design solutions based on RX600, H8SX, and H8S MCUs are highlighted.

Capacitive touch-based user interfaces are proving to be very popular in an expanding array of consumer products and many other types, as well. This session describes basic capacitive touch detection mechanisms and compares capacitive touch detection implementations and solutions. In particular, it offers an introduction to the Renesas R8C/3xT solution, which combines a low-power, low-noise capacitive touch-sensing capability with the processing power and peripheral integration needed for system control functionality, thereby enabling lower-cost design solutions for embedded systems.

This presentation will discuss the details of the implementation of an IP Video Surveillance Camera solution based on the Renesas MS7724 platform.  It will address the effectiveness and scaleability of developing this solution using the Renesas platform.  It also provides insights into some of the issues that were faced while developing the surveillance solution and the methods used to resolve them.  This session also covers information on using the tools and libraries supplied by Renesas, along with the platform, for the development of multimedia applications.

This session introduces a state of the art automotive infotainment reference platform that combines Renesas’ SH-4A microprocessor with the QNX CAR infotainment stack. This session first explores the software architecture of QNX CAR and discusses the benefits of the pre-integrated software solution. It then details the benefits of the SH-4A architecture and graphics acceleration. Finally, rapid development and deployment of Adobe Flash based HMIs will be presented.

The Android operating system offers significant advantages for embedded system applications. In this session, these advantages are discussed and key design details of Android are examined. Then suggested implementations for embedded media devices that use Renesas MCUs are presented to illustrate potential applications.

This presentation and demonstration focuses on key features of the VDC3 (Video Display Controller 3) function built into the SH7262 processor. Ways to configure the video input and two graphic blocks are described. Also, general rules are discussed for using large capacity on-chip RAM and calculating RAM usage for different-size displays and different levels of animation features. The session’s demonstration shows the processing capabilities of the SH7262 chip, using the graphical interface created by Swell Peg Pro software.

This course provides an overview of Renesas multimedia technologies including a Product Roadmap and device specifications as well as information on Developement Kits and Ecosystem Developement.

This session introduces Renesas' latest and most powerful devices and peripherals for motor control applications. It shows how to use the MTU timers in RX62T MCUs to simultaneously generate six complementary PWM signals, as well as how to use the on-chip ADCs, I/O ports, DAC, POE, watchdog timer and FPU.

More and more of today's applications that require some kind of physical motion are likely to use a brushless DC (BLDC) motor. This DevCon 2008 session highlights the critical areas of this technology that must be addressed to accommodate diverse application requirements. Topics covered include BLDC motor design, motor control algorithm selection, driver issues, and power design considerations

This course provides and in-depth look into the strengths of Renesas RX microcontrollers utilizing FPU for Sensorless Vector Control performance enhancement .

Many developers are intimidated by the prospect of using an RTOS, when in fact, an RTOS can help simplify their application development. This paper will explain just what an RTOS can do for developers and how to use it in a painless, productive manner. Examples and a live demo will be provided of development on a SH-2A platform, using Express Logic’s ThreadX RTOS with its support for a USB-based file system. The objective of this paper is to de-mystify the use of an RTOS, and to show a simple example of how an RTOS can actually simplify development. A free demo will be distributed, for use on an SH-2A board.

Design engineers are far too busy to spend time chasing down suppliers for device samples, only to spend more time waiting for the samples to arrive so that they can spend even more time soldering the parts down on test boards. The Renesas Virtual Power Lab, also known simply as “Renesas VP”, is an interactive design experience for Power Management applications using our high-performance MOSFETs. The presentation in this DevCon session shows how this online tool lets engineers evaluate various solutions in a virtual real-time environment to facilitate the selection of optimum MOSFET combinations for synchronous buck-converter applications. The convenience delivered by, and time savings enabled by, this simple-to-use, yet powerful, design tool are demonstrated.

nergy conservation and concern about the environment have created a need for better solutions for managing higher-current applications such as servers. Scalable VR—the focus of this DevCon 2010 session—is a novel architecture pioneered by Renesas that leverages our strengths in MCUs and power devices. It utilizes the MCU as a timer and auxiliary manager, and makes the device function both as a timekeeper and as an I/O interface for the entire server system. Scalable VR puts a fully integrated Power SiP device, a POL-SiP, on the power side. Up to eight POL-SiPs can be connected in parallel to form a large power supply unit; moreover, they can be divided in any combination to form two separate power supply units under the same power architecture. During this session, the efficiency and flexibility of the powerful, yet compact, Scalable VR solution is demonstrated.

Machine-to-Machine (M2M) authentication based on the Renesas Board ID product is a robust and cost-effective security solution for technology vendors and equipment manufacturers in industry sectors in which IP theft, product misuse and other criminal activities are important concerns. The presentation in this session incorporates a series of use case studies illustrate how the Board ID solution is implemented and highlighting the valuable benefits that this technology delivers.

The course will present the value added programming services provided by Avnet for the Board ID product. It will include details about key management and key provisionning and other support services required to integrate PKI technology in an Embedded System.

This session explains what a bootloader is, what its requirements are, and what its different structures are. It also discusses the communication interfaces that a bootloader can use, as well as the general structure of an application with a bootloader. Key features of Renesas MCUs on-chip flash memory are described, and several examples show how to implant a bootloader on R8C and M16C chips, among others. Further, the session briefly introduces the standard currently applied for the CAN Bootloader in automotive applications.

It’s possible to eliminate analog filters and save cost and space by implementing digital filters in firmware. This DevCon 2010 session shows how recently some introduced Renesas MCUs make it easier to apply digital-filtering and signal-processing techniques in embedded control systems. The presentation briefly reviews the basics of digital filters and associated design tools and then describes practical design details. Topics covered include the impact of analog-to-digital converter (ADC) characteristics and floating-point math on the effectiveness of performing digital filtering with an MCU.

Different types and designs of analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) provide different levels of performance and have specific pros and cons. This session focuses on the characteristics that are most relevant to several key applications, to make it easier to match the choice of an ADC implementation to the system requirements of a particular project.

Tips for avoiding some of the problems that commonly occur in the development of embedded systems are provided in this DevCon session. The practical solutions presented are based on the wealth of application- and field-engineering experience accumulated by members of the global Renesas support staff.

This session will deal with design considerations for battery-operated, portable equipment using low power MCUs with high integration, and analog signal processing capability, taking advantage of multiple internal clocks and special low power modes.  Tradeoffs of MCU clocking versus performance and ways to maximize battery life will be discussed, as well as methods to take advantage of ultra-low power standby modes, while at the same time maintaining a real-time-counter for date/time-of-day function.

Cost, control, flexibility, reliability, philosophy – whatever the reason, people are looking for alternatives to proprietary tools and vendor lock-in.  This lecture will examine the opportunities that Free Software and Open Source offer for embedded engineering, and the state of the art in open development environments, from desktops to EDA tools.  Time for Q&A will be included, to cover questions about licensing, business models, and other concerns.

For many types of products with electronic controls, compliance to the IEC/UL 60730 standard is mandatory for sales in major global markets. This DevCon session explains the latest safety requirements specified in the standard and discusses issues related to implementing the required test routines. It also details the solutions Renesas has developed to facilitate the process of obtaining a certificate of compliance.

This course provides an overview of the lighting market in general with a primary focus on LEDs as well design considerations when building LED drive solutions,specifically with the Renesas 78KO lighting microcontrollers.

Renesas Eclipse embedded studio, also known as e2studio, is a new IDE from Renesas based on the increasingly popular Eclipse platform. It provides powerful and flexible features that ease and accelerate creation and debugging of embedded code.

Applications today are migrating from standalone devices to connected systems. Wireless solution enable easy connectivity both in new and existing applications. This course examines the pros and cons of various wireless technologies available today: Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Bluetooth. The study also looks at Renesas solutions for wireless connectivity.

This class will introduce sensorless vector control formulation for brushless DC (BLDC) motors and a complete floating-point implementation. We will start with basic theory in terms of the BLDC motor model, vector control principles, Clarke and Park transformation, and pulse-width modulation (PWM). Next we will focus on sensorless technology, flux observer, position and speed estimation, and an overall implementation strategy. Finally we will explain the floating-point unit (FPU) advantages and how to implement the sensorless vector control using the FPU. In addition, the testing performance data and results will be shown in comparison with the fixed-point MCU implementation.

This course will discuss IGBT and MOSFET applications. It will review the critical paramaters for both product families and discuss which family of products would be more suitable for a specific application.

Concepts of the Renesas capacitive touch solution will be presented. Based on this knowledge design techniques and considerations will be presented. Special attention will be paid to differences in system consideration when using capacitive touch compared to tactile switches

This session will explain in detail Renesas' solutions for advanced battery management. Although this lecture focuses on solutions for EVs and HEVs, the concepts outlined in this course can be carried over to other applications requiring battery cell management .

RL78 Certification Test

RX Certification Test

R8C Certification Test

M16C Certification Test

H8S Certification

SH MCU Certification

HEW Certification test.