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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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Certificate PDF 168 KB
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Support Communities

  1. 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
  2. RL78/G23 Latching Comparator output (with ELCL?) with software reset

    On the RL78/G23 is it possible to configure an output pin to function as a latching output of Comparator 1, with the ability to reset the output in software on demand?.. for example using a latch component in the ELCLThanks

    Apr 3, 2025
  3. How to read the stored data from DataFlash [RL78/G23]

    Why does DataFlash only write, erase and blankcheck, but not read? How to read the stored data from DataFlash without reading

    Mar 29, 2022
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FAQs

  1. RL78/G23-64p Fast Prototyping Board applications

    Like other RL78 microcontroller-equipped Fast Prototyping Boards, the board is not supposed to be incorporated into a product because it is mainly intended for use in initial development and prototyping.

    Apr 13, 2021
  2. 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
  3. 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
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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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