Overview
Description
The RL78/G23 microcontroller group is a new generation of the RL78 family of microcontrollers, with 41μA/MHz CPU operation. The RL78/G23 group has the industry’s lowest power consumption with 210nA at stop (4KB SRAM retention), and a snooze mode sequencer which significantly reduces power consumption during intermittent operation. The RL78/G23 group features a wide operating voltage range of 1.6V to 5.5V at up to 32MHz, a broad range of package pin counts from 30 pins to 128 pins, and up to 768KB of flash memory. In addition to enhanced analog and security features, it also incorporates logic and event link controllers (ELCL) and the first capacitive touch sensing unit (CTSU2L) in the RL78 family. A rich development environment is also provided for the RL78/G23, including a fast prototyping board. This board allows users to write and debug programs with an easy-to-use GUI, by simply connecting a USB cable and a smart configurator without any additional tools required. The RL78/G23 is compatible with the existing RL78 family and can be a seamless replacement, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, from home appliance and consumer electronics to industrial equipment.
Features
- CPU: RL78 core, Max. 32MHz
- Up to 768kB Flash Memory and 48kB SRAM
- Memory: SRAM up to 48KB, Program Flash up to 768KB
- 8KB Data Flash to store data as in EEPROM
- Scalable from 30-pin to 128-pin packages
- Wide operating voltage range of 1.6V to 5.5V
- Enhanced Capacitive Sensing Unit (CTSU2L)
- Timer: 16-bit Timer (ch) x 16, 8-bit Timer, Watchdog Timer (ch) x 1,32-bit Interval Timer (ch) x 1
- PWM: PWM Output x 14
- Analog function: 12-bit A/D Converter (ch) x 26, 8-bit D/A - Converter (ch) x 2, Comparator x 2
- On-chip Oscillator Freq. (MHz): High-Speed: up to 32MHz
- Middle-Speed: up to 4MHz
- Low-speed: 32.768kHz
- Snooze mode sequencer
- Logic & Event link controller
- Others: RTC, Power-On Reset, Low Voltage Detection
- A large selection of packages (LQFP, QFN, LGA, BGA, WLCSP)
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Design & Development
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Boards & Kits
Models
ECAD Models
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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Temperature detection solution: Combine with an NTC thermistor for precise high-temperature monitoring.
Support Communities
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RL78/G23 Inline Assembly Syntax using EWRL78
Hello, I’m currently working with the RL78/G23 microcontroller using IAR Embedded Workbench (EWRL78) version 5.10.3, and I need some assistance with inline assembly, specifically with the CLR1 and SET1 instructions. I want to perform bit manipulation directly within my C code. Ideally, I’m looking ...
Mar 11, 2024 -
RL78/G23 EEPROM
我在阅读eeprom手册和看eeprom相关例程发现其中有一个struct st_ees_requst有点奇怪,里面的四个参数有地址、命令、标识符和状态,但是没 ...
Mar 29, 2022 -
Rl78/G23-128p
Hi everyone Can you help me? How to update firmware ota for rl78/g23 by uart using file .hex
Nov 26, 2023
FAQs
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Differences between the touch functionality of the RL78/G22 and RL78/G23
Last Updated: 02/21/2023 Question: How does the internal touch functionality of the RL78/G22 differ from that of the RL78/G23? Answer: Multiple electrode connection (MEC) functionality has been added to the CTSU2La featured on the RL78/G22.Multiple touch channels can be ...
Feb 21, 2023 -
RL78/G23-64p Fast Prototyping Board and emulator
There are emulator connectors on the PCB (or board) so if connector components are mounted you can connect an E2 emulator or E2 emulator Lite for powerful debugging capabilities. Refer to the user's manual for details.
Apr 13, 2021 -
RL78/G23: Current consumption when measuring capacitive touch
Last Updated: 02/21/2023 Question: How much current is consumed when measuring capacitive touch? Is there any reference information available? Answer: The average current consumption measured with a capacitive touch cycle of 100 ms is 15.8 μA (reference value for the RL78/G23). Figure 1 ...
Feb 21, 2023
Videos & Training
This video demonstrates how to import sketches using the RL78 Arduino library into e² studio, as well as how to build and debug them. By debugging in e² studio, you can obtain detailed information and verify the internal workings of the library, which is not possible with the Arduino IDE.
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