C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family
Overview
In development of embedded systems, C/C++ Compilers for the RX Family offer powerful optimizations for enhancing execution speed and code efficiency, and the utilities to increase productivity. Products differ depending on each integrated development environment.
Topics
New release: CC-RX V3.01.00
Code that takes advantage of the double-precision floating-point processing instructions that have been included in the RXv3 instruction set architecture is generated for devices with this core.
Note: Each version of the compiler (CC-RX V1, V2, and V3) requires a different license. If you are changing the version of the compiler you are using from CC-RX V1 or V2 to V3, you will need to purchase a license for CC-RX V3 and register the new license key. If you do not register a license key for CC-RX V3, the CC-RX V3 compiler will run, but only as the free evaluation edition.
Release Information
| Product Name | Version / Release Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| RX Family C/C++ Compiler Package (without IDE) | Latest Ver.: CC-RX V3.01.00 Released: Jan 21, 2019 |
Compiler: CC-RX Latest Ver.: V3.01.00 Released: Jan 21, 2019 |
| C/C++ Compiler and IDE for RX Family | Ver.: CS+ V8.01.00 (CS+ for CC V8.01.00) Released: Jan 21, 2019 |
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| C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family | Latest Ver.: V.1.02 Release 01 Released: Mar 16, 2012 |
Compiler: RX Standard Toolchain Latest Ver.: V.1.2.1.0 Released: Mar 16, 2012 |
Note: Since the CS+ which is included with a compiler product might not be the latest version, you may need to upgrade before using it. Latest version of the CS+ >>
Features
- ANSI-compliant
- Support C89, C99(Except for variable length array), C++ of ANSI
- Superior optimization [ Learn more ]
- Generates a compact code by enhanced optimization (Improved code efficiency by over 30% compared with that of the current Renesas products)
- Easy optimization settings and many optimization features
- Cooperated with RX MCU architecture
- Supports a high-speed interrupt function (
-fint_registeroption) - Provides intrinsic functions
- Supports a high-speed interrupt function (
- Support for easy translation from existing MCUs [ Learn more ]
- Supports the utilization of software resources for existing M16C and H8S and so on
- Supports the translation to more compact object for RX smoothly by the compiler options absorbing/reporting compiler-specific language and powerful optimizations
- Highly accurate simulator
- Possible to evaluate and debug with high accuracy by a variety of debugging functions such as an array of break functions and virtual interrupt function
- An MISRA C rule checker supports the description of high-quality program (Professional edition only)
- Supports automatic checking of C source code based on the MISRA-C: 2004/2012 rules as compiler options
- About MISRA C, refer to here.
Superior Optimization
By the enhanced optimization, this compiler generates more compact codes and easier optimization settings on GUI.
[Generation of Compact Codes]
A benchmark test confirms that code efficiency is improved by over 30% comparable current Renesas products.
[Complier Optimization]
- Easy selection of optimization
- Selection of Size or Speed priority
- Selection of optimization level (
-optimize=0 or 1 or 2 or max)
- Wide-ranging optimization when compiling
- Function's inline-expansion between files
- Symbol access optimization that use external symbol allocation information from optimization linker
- Detailed setting of optimization
- Loop expansions, instructions order, optimization range specification, register allocation etc.
[Liker Optimization]
- Inter-module optimization
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- Remove unreferenced symbol, optimization for branch, Unifies same codes, Shortens the addressing mode
- Detailed setting of optimization partially disabled
[Optimization of Standard Library]
- Application of compiler optimization
- A standard library is targeted on optimization and a compact code is generated with the entire program, too.
Porting Support
This RX compiler respects the customer's need for compatibility with their existing software resources. It supports compiler language specifications of existing products and facilitates program migration from existing Renesas mid-range products, such as M16C, R32C, H8S, and H8SX. Moreover, by superior optimization, existing objects transform themselves into RX objects that are more compact and efficient.
[Option Settings that Absorb Language Specifications]
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
dbl_size = 4 | 8 |
Specifies the precision of the double type and long double type. (either the 4-byte single-precision floating type or the 8-byte double-precision floating type.) |
int_to_short |
Before compiling, the int type is replaced with the short type and the unsigned int type is replaced with the unsigned short type in the source file. |
signed_char / unsigned_char |
Specifies the sign of the char type with no sign specification. |
signed_bitfield / unsigned_bitfield |
Specifies the sign of the bit-field type with no sign specification. |
bit_order = left | right |
Specifies the order of bit-field members. |
[Checking of Specific Extended Specifications]
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
check = nc | ch38 | shc |
Checks the specified options and source file parts which will affect the compatibility when this compiler uses a C/C++ source file that has been coded for the SuperH family C/C++ compiler, R8C and M16C family C/C++ compilers and H8, H8S and H8SX family C/C++ compilers. When compiling source code for "C/C++ Compiler Package for H8SX, H8S, H8 Family", specify "ch38". When compiling source code for "C/C++ Compiler Package for R8C and M16C Families", specify "nc". When compiling source code for "C/C++ Compiler Package for SuperH Family", specify "shc". |
[Ability to Switch Endian Alignment]
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
endian = big | little |
Specifies the byte order of the data (little or big endian). For migration from "C/C++ Compiler Package for H8SX, H8S, H8 Family", specify "big". For migration from "C Compiler Package for R8C and M16C Families", specify "little". |
Note: Underline shows the default value.
Product Lineup
Important: Each of the compiler packages listed below comes with a license which allows you to use the latest version of CC-RX, V3. Before purchasing a compiler package, be sure to confirm which version number and type of license for CC-RX you actually wish to use. Contact your nearest Renesas sales agent if you prefer an earlier version. Refer to the information at the link below for details of the types of license.
| Product Name (Note1, 2) | IDE |
Valid period | Node Locked License | Floating License (Note5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX Family C/C++ Compiler Package V3 (without IDE) Standard Edition | e² studio (Note6) | permanent | ||
| RX Family C/C++ Compiler Package V3 (without IDE) Professional Edition | e² studio (Note6) | permanent | ||
| C/C++ Compiler V3 and IDE for RX Family Standard Edition | CS+ (Note7) | permanent | ||
| C/C++ Compiler V3 and IDE for RX Family Professional Edition | CS+ (Note7) | permanent | ||
| C/C++ Compiler V3 for RX Family Standard Edition | CS+ e² studio (Note6) |
annual (Note5) | ||
| C/C++ Compiler V3 for RX Family Professional Edition | CS+ e² studio (Note6) |
annual (Note5) | ||
| C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family (Note3) | (Note4) | — | — |
Available | — Not Available
When ordering, please contact your local Renesas Electronics marketing office or distributor.
Notes
- The difference between the standard and professional editions, Refer to here for details.
- A license key is common for both distribution format "with" and "without" IDE. In other words, a license key can be applicable for any or both of CS+ and e² studio. (e.g.: When buying C/C++ Compiler without IDE, it's possible to download CS+ from a web, install, register a bought license key and use.)
- Further updating of the the C/C++ Compiler package for RX Family for High-performance Embedded Workshop is not planned. Note that we do not plan support for the RX100 series, the MCUs equipped with the RXv2 core (the RX64M group and the RX700 series), and the MCUs equipped with the RXv3 core. Click HERE for more information.
- High-performance Embedded Workshop
- We currently support only the following products with both floating and annual licenses.
- C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family (CC-RX) V2.03.00 or later
- The e² studio or CS+ must be installed separately.
- CS+ is not promoted in America and Europe. Please contact your regional marketing/sales team for information.
| Product Name (Note1, 2) |
|---|
| C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family Professional edition Node-Locked License (permanent) V3 Upgrade (Edition) |
Notes
- This license upgrades the version of the compiler from standard edition V3 to professional edition V3.
- Note that this form of upgrade (of the edition) is only for node-locked licenses; it will not apply to floating licenses and annual licenses.
| Product Name (Note1, 2) |
|---|
| C Compiler Package for RX Family Professional edition Node-Locked License (permanent) V3 Upgrade (Version) |
| C Compiler Package for RX Family Standard edition Node-Locked License (permanent) V3 Upgrade (Version) |
| C Compiler Package for RX Family Professional edition Floating License (permanent) V3 Upgrade (Version) |
| C Compiler Package for RX Family Standard edition Floating License (permanent) V3 Upgrade (Version) |
Notes
- This is a license to upgrade from a V2 license to V3, if you have V2.
- Note that this form of upgrade (of the version) does not apply to annual licenses.
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