REJ09B0441-0010
R8C/L35A
Group
,
R8C/L36A
Group
,
R8C/L38A
Group
,
R8C/L3AA
Group
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16
R8C/L35B
Group
,
R8C/L36B
Group
,
R8C/L38B
Group
,
R8C/L3AB
Group
Hardware Manual
RENESAS MCU
R8C FAMILY / R8C/Lx SERIES
Preliminary
All information contained in these materials, including products and product specifications,
represents information on the product at the time of publication and is subject to change by
Renesas Technology Corp. without notice. Please review the latest information published
by Renesas Technology Corp. through various means, including the Renesas Technology
Corp. website (http://www.renesas.com).
Rev.0.10
Revision Date: Jul 30, 2008
www.renesas.com
Notes regarding these materials
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programs, algorithms, and application circuit examples.
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appropriate treatment for aging degradation or any other applicable measures. Among others, since the
evaluation of microcomputer software alone is very difficult, please evaluate the safety of the final products or
system manufactured by you.
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General Precautions in the Handling of MPU/MCU Products
The following usage notes are applicable to all MPU/MCU products from Renesas. For detailed usage notes
on the products covered by this manual, refer to the relevant sections of the manual. If the descriptions under
General Precautions in the Handling of MPU/MCU Products and in the body of the manual differ from each
other, the description in the body of the manual takes precedence.
1. Handling of Unused Pins
Handle unused pins in accord with the directions given under Handling of Unused Pins in the
manual.
The input pins of CMOS products are generally in the high-impedance state. In operation
with an unused pin in the open-circuit state, extra electromagnetic noise is induced in the
vicinity of LSI, an associated shoot-through current flows internally, and malfunctions occur
due to the false recognition of the pin state as an input signal become possible. Unused
pins should be handled as described under Handling of Unused Pins in the manual.
2. Processing at Power-on
The state of the product is undefined at the moment when power is supplied.
The states of internal circuits in the LSI are indeterminate and the states of register
settings and pins are undefined at the moment when power is supplied.
In a finished product where the reset signal is applied to the external reset pin, the states
of pins are not guaranteed from the moment when power is supplied until the reset
process is completed.
In a similar way, the states of pins in a product that is reset by an on-chip power-on reset
function are not guaranteed from the moment when power is supplied until the power
reaches the level at which resetting has been specified.
3. Prohibition of Access to Reserved Addresses
Access to reserved addresses is prohibited.
The reserved addresses are provided for the possible future expansion of functions. Do
not access these addresses; the correct operation of LSI is not guaranteed if they are
accessed.
4. Clock Signals
After applying a reset, only release the reset line after the operating clock signal has become
stable. When switching the clock signal during program execution, wait until the target clock
signal has stabilized.
When the clock signal is generated with an external resonator (or from an external
oscillator) during a reset, ensure that the reset line is only released after full stabilization of
the clock signal. Moreover, when switching to a clock signal produced with an external
resonator (or by an external oscillator) while program execution is in progress, wait until
the target clock signal is stable.
5. Differences between Products
Before changing from one product to another, i.e. to one with a different part number, confirm
that the change will not lead to problems.
The characteristics of MPU/MCU in the same group but having different part numbers may
differ because of the differences in internal memory capacity and layout pattern. When
changing to products of different part numbers, implement a system-evaluation test for
each of the products.
How to Use This Manual
1.
Purpose and Target Readers
This manual is designed to provide the user with an understanding of the hardware functions and electrical
characteristics of the MCU. It is intended for users designing application systems incorporating the MCU. A basic
knowledge of electric circuits, logical circuits, and MCUs is necessary in order to use this manual.
The manual comprises an overview of the product; descriptions of the CPU, system control functions, peripheral
functions, and electrical characteristics; and usage notes.
Particular attention should be paid to the precautionary notes when using the manual. These notes occur
within the body of the text, at the end of each section, and in the Usage Notes section.
The revision history summarizes the locations of revisions and additions. It does not list all revisions. Refer
to the text of the manual for details.
The following documents apply to the R8C/L35A Group, R8C/L35B Group, R8C/L36A Group, R8C/L36B Group,
R8C/L38A Group, R8C/L38B Group, R8C/L3AA Group, R8C/L3AB Group. Make sure to refer to the latest versions
of these documents. The newest versions of the documents listed may be obtained from the Renesas Technology Web
site.
Document Title
Document No.
R8C/L35A Group, REJ03B0243
R8C/L36A Group,
R8C/L38A Group,
R8C/L3AA Group,
R8C/L35B Group,
R8C/L36B Group,
R8C/L38B Group,
R8C/L3AB Group
Shortsheet
R8C/L35A Group, This hardware
Hardware manual Hardware specifications (pin assignments,
R8C/L36A Group, manual
memory maps, peripheral function
R8C/L38A Group,
specifications, electrical characteristics, timing
R8C/L3AA Group,
charts) and operation description
Note: Refer to the application notes for details on R8C/L35B Group,
R8C/L36B Group,
using peripheral functions.
R8C/L38B Group,
R8C/L3AB Group
Hardware Manual
Software manual Description of CPU instruction set
R8C/Tiny Series
REJ09B0001
Software Manual
Available from the Renesas
Application note Information on using peripheral functions and
Technology Corp. website.
application examples
Sample programs
Information on writing programs in assembly
language and C
Renesas
Product specifications, updates on documents,
technical update etc.
Document Type
Shortsheet
Description
Hardware overview
2.
Notation of Numbers and Symbols
The notation conventions for register names, bit names, numbers, and symbols used in this manual are described
below.
(1) Register Names, Bit Names, and Pin Names
Registers, bits, and pins are referred to in the text by symbols. The symbol is accompanied by the word “register,”
“bit,” or “pin” to distinguish the three categories.
Examples
the PM03 bit in the PM0 register
P3_5 pin, VCC pin
(2) Notation of Numbers
The indication “b” is appended to numeric values given in binary format. However, nothing is appended to the
values of single bits. The indication “h” is appended to numeric values given in hexadecimal format. Nothing is
appended to numeric values given in decimal format.
Examples
Binary: 11b
Hexadecimal: EFA0h
Decimal: 1234
