Overview
Description
The RL78/G13 microcontrollers balance the industry's lowest level of consumption current (CPU: 66 μA/MHz, standby (STOP): 230 nA) and a high performance of 43.2 DMIPS (32 MHz). They have an on-chip oscillator, data flash, A/D converter, and more. Built-in safety features (function that detects illegal operation of hardware) enable support for the household appliance safety standard (IEC/UL 60730). These microcontrollers can be used in a wide variety of applications from home and consumer appliances to industrial equipment.
Features
- CPU: RL78 core, Max. 32MHz
- Voltage: 1.6V to 5.5V
- Package: 64-pin HTFQFP, 24 to 48-pin HWQFN, 48 to 128-pin LFQFP, 44 to 100-pin LQFP, 20 to 30-pin LSSOP, 64-pin VFBGA, 25 to 36-pin WFLGA
- Memory: SRAM Max. 32KB, Program Flash Max. 512KB
- Timer: 16-bit Timer (ch) x 8, 8-bit Timer (ch) x 8, Watchdog Timer (ch) x 1, Interval Timer x 1 ch
- PWM: PWM Output x 7
- Analog function: 10-bit A/D Converter (ch) x 9
- On-chip Oscillator Freq. (MHz): High-Speed: 32, 24, 16, 12, 8, 4, 1MHz
Low-speed: 15kHz - Others: RTC, Power-On Reset, Low Voltage Detection
Comparison
Applications
Design & Development
Software & Tools
Software & Tools
Software title
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Software type
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FFT Library Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) Library
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DSP / FFT | Renesas |
FAT File System [M3S-TFAT-Tiny] for the RL78 Family FAT file system for RL78 Family
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File System | Renesas |
RI78V4 V1 Real-time OS for RL78 Family and 78K0R μITRON4.0 Specification real-time OS for RL78 Family and 78K0R [Required IDE : CS+]
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ITRON OS | Renesas |
RI78V4 V2 Real-time OS for RL78 Family μITRON Specification real-time OS for RL78 Family [Required IDE : CS+]
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ITRON OS | Renesas |
Crypto Library Robust encode library to ensure security for all types of system developments
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Security / Crypto | Renesas |
Sound Playback/Compression System [M3S-S2-Tiny] for RL78 Family Sound playback system for RL78 Family
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Sound / Voice | Renesas |
AP4, Applilet Peripheral I/O driver generator compatible with third-party compilers and GNU compiler (for RZ, V850, RX, RL78, and 78K)
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Code Generator | Renesas |
Code Generator Plug-in Automatic driver generation tool for internal peripheral I/O modules through GUI settings [Standard features for Renesas IDE "e² studio" and CS+] [Support MCU/MPU: RL78, V850, 78K, RX]
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Code Generator | Renesas |
C Compiler Package for RL78 Family [CC-RL] C Compiler Package for RL78 Family [IDE: CS+, e² studio]
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Compiler/Assembler | Renesas |
E2 emulator [RTE0T00020KCE00000R] On-chip debugging emulator. Also available as a flash memory programmer. [Support MCU/MPU: RA, RE, RH850, R-Car D1, RL78, RX, RISC-V MCU]
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Emulator | Renesas |
E2 emulator Lite [RTE0T0002LKCE00000R] On-chip debugging emulator. Also available as a flash memory programmer. [Support MCU/MPU: RA, RE, RL78, RX, RISC-V MCU]
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Emulator | Renesas |
PG-FP6 Flash memory programmer [Programming software: Dedicated GUI-based software, the "FP6 Terminal"] [Support MCU/MPU and devices: RA, RE, RX, RL78, RH850, RISC-V MCU, Renesas Synergy, Power Management, Renesas USB Power Delivery Family, ICs for Motor Driver/Actuator Driver, SuperH RISC engine, V850, 78K, R8C]
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Programmer (Unit/SW) | Renesas |
Renesas Flash Programmer (Programming GUI) Flash memory programming software [Support MCU/MPU and devices: RA, RE, RX, RL78, RH850, RISC-V MCU Renesas Synergy, DA1453x, DA1459x, DA1469x, DA1470x, Power Management, Renesas USB Power Delivery Family, ICs for Motor Driver/Actuator Driver, V850, 78K0R, 78K0]
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Programmer (Unit/SW) | Renesas |
Code Flash Libraries (Flash Self Programming Libraries) Libraries for the reprogramming of code area flash memory, including EEPROM emulation libraries for the code areas of 78K-family products
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Self Programming Library (Flash Library) | Renesas |
Data Flash Libraries Libraries for the reprogramming of data flash memory, including EEPROM emulation libraries for the data areas of RL78-family products
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Self Programming Library (Flash Library) | Renesas |
Simulator for e² studio of RL78 Family Simulator for RL78 Family [Support IDE: e² studio] (Note: This product is included in the Renesas IDE "e² studio" and is not available separately.)
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Simulator | Renesas |
RL78 Web Simulator Right online tools to support initial evaluation of the low power consumption RL78 Family. Lineup: MCU Simulator Online and Current Consumption Calculator. Free of charge.
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Simulator | Renesas |
QE for Current Consumption: A Dedicated Tool for Current Measurement Development assistance tool helps to shorten the times taken in operations for the tuning of currents drawn. [Standard item in the "e² studio" and CS+ (CS+ for CC only) IDEs] [Support MCU/MPU: RX, RL78]
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Solution Toolkit | Renesas |
CS+ Renesas integrated development environment (IDE) [Support MCU/MPU: RH850, V850, RX, RL78, 78K0R, 78K0]
(Note: CS+ is not generally promoted to U.S. and European customers.)
(Note: To use Smart Configurator on CS+ for RL78/G23 and RX family MCUs, install the Smart Configurator for each MCU family separately downloading from ”Design & Support” > ”Development Tools” > ”Smart Configurator”)
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IDE and Coding Tool | Renesas |
e² studio - information for RL78 Family Eclipse-based Renesas integrated development environment (IDE).
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IDE and Coding Tool | Renesas |
SPI/QSPI Serial Flash Memory, QSPI Serial Phase Change Memory Driver Device Driver for SPI and QSPI Serial Flash Memory and QSPI Serial Phase Change Memory
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Serial Memory | Renesas |
IAR Embedded Workbench for Renesas RL78 IAR Embedded Workbench provides extensive support for RL78 devices. IAR Embedded Workbench is a complete set of development tools with leading optimization technology for creating powerful automotive applications.
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IDE and Coding Tool | IAR Systems |
Renesas IAR Embedded Workbench Device-Support-Packages Renesas IAR Embedded Workbench Device-Support-Packages include all device-specific files to be used with the Embedded Workbench IDE.
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IDE and Coding Tool | Renesas |
Reality AI Utilities Round-trip workflow for AI development and performance validation allowing to collect data, optimize models, and deploy directly to Renesas hardware
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Solution Toolkit | Renesas |
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Sample Code
Boards & Kits
RL78/G13 (R5F100LE) Target Board
As a CPU board usable in connection with the on-chip debugging emulator E2, E2 Lite, E1(discontinued product), this product achieves simple and easy evaluation of the target MCU.
Information on the discontinuation of E1 emulator production
We have already discontinued production of the E1...
RL78/G13 (R5F100SLAFB) Target Board
As a CPU board usable in connection with the on-chip debugging emulator E2, E2 Lite, E1(discontinued product), this product achieves simple and easy evaluation of the target MCU.
Information on the discontinuation of E1 emulator production
We have already discontinued production of the E1...
Renesas Starter Kit for RL78/G13
The Renesas Starter Kit for RL78/G13 is intended as a user-friendly introductory and evaluation tool for the RL78/G13 microcontroller. The board also provides a useful platform for evaluating the Renesas suite of development tools for coding and debugging, using CubeSuite+.
The purpose of the...
CPX3 Evaluation Kit for DC under 48V (J80D2 with RL78/G13)
This power line communication evaluation kit for direct current (DC) power lines can be used to carry out software development and system evaluation using the R9A06G037 PLC modem IC. Two or more of this kit are necessary for evaluating PLC communication.
Smart Medicine Box Reference Design
The Smart Medicine Box is designed to ensure consistent medicine intake by patients. Using a dedicated smartphone app, users can setup their phones to display reminders, manage their personal medication status, and much more.
This reference design features the embedded RL78/G13 MCU which...
Smart Medicine Box with Bluetooth Low Energy Reference Design
The Smart Medicine Box is designed to ensure consistent medicine intake by patients. Using a dedicated smartphone app, users can setup their phones to display reminders, manage their personal medication status, and much more.
This reference design features the embedded RL78/G13 MCU which...
Wi-Fi Smart Power Strip Reference Design
A smart power strip is a popular household appliance, which is widely used in intelligent linkage control and power saving of connected devices, such as a mainframe computer with peripheral equipment, a television with set-top box and router, and more. This Wi-Fi Smart Power Strip reference...
YRDKRL78G13 Demonstration Kit for RL78/G13
The Renesas Demonstration Kit (RDK) for RL78/G13 is an evaluation and demonstration tool for Renesas RL78/G13 microcontrollers. The goal is to provide the user with a powerful debug and demonstration platform targeted at common applications. To aid in the evaluation of the RL78 family of...
YRPBRL78G13 Promotion Board for RL78/G13
The YRPBRL78G13 is a promotion board for the new Renesas RL78 microcontroller family. It supports on-board debugging, flash programming, and is pre-programmed to work with the GUI provided on the included DVD to demonstrate the low-power capabilities of the Renesas RL78 MCU.
Heart Rate, SpO2 and Respiration Rate Evaluation Kit with RL78 16-bit Processor and OLED Display
The evaluation kit for heart rate, oxygen saturation (SpO2) and respiration rate uses Renesas’ highly integrated OB1203 biosensor for reflective photoplethysmography. With the provided algorithm, the kit can determine heart rate, SpO2 and respiration rate. The sensor transmits its data via an...
AnalogPAK SLG47011V USB Power Demonstration Board
The SLG47011V demonstration board is a compact, easy-to-use, USB Type-C powered hardware tool for measurement of voltage, current, power, and temperature. The SLG47011 IC provides measurement using PGA/ADC and the Renesas RL78/G13 MCU supports the operation of the display.
Models
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Schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D CAD models from SamacSys can be found by clicking on the CAD Model links in the Product Options table. If a symbol or model isn't available, it can be requested directly from SamacSys.

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