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Description

MINICUBE2 is a multi-function emulator (on-chip debugging + flash programming) which is small (48x48 mm2), light-weight, low priced. This single unit covers it all from debugging to mass production. This product supports serial connection, JTAG connection is not supported. For details refer to the documents of the MCU you use.

Features

  • Small and light-weight
    Since it's 48mm×48mm×13.9mm, small and light-weight, it can save space in development/mass production, and it's also easy to carry.
  • Low price
    Compared to the MINICUBE, MINICUBE2 costs one-third the price, which can reduce your initial costs for development and mass production.
  • Mode LED
    The appearance of the mode LED changes according to the status of hardware and software.
  • Self-testing function
    MINICUBE2 has a self-testing function, which is used to detect faults in MINICUBE2 and perform maintenance.

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This is a feature list summarizing the capabilities of Renesas' on-chip debuggers for each microcontroller. For the E2 Emulator, E2 Emulator Lite, E1 Emulator, E20 Emulator, MINICUBE2, E10A-USB, and E8a on-chip debuggers, it details the debugging capabilities supported for each corresponding microcontroller, including connection methods, break functions, trace functions, and more.
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Specifications

ItemDescription
Product type nameQB-MINI2
Supported MCUsV850E1, V850ES78K0R78K078K0S
Debug functionsNote1ConnectionUART or CSI-H/SSerial (TOOL0)Serial (OCDxA/OCDxB)Serial (X1, X2, INTP)
Software breaklens
Hardware breaklens
Memory reference/modify during RUNlens
Realtime trace
Time measurement between Go/Stoplens
Performance measurement
Hot plug-in
On-board programminglens
PC interfaceUSB 2.0 Full-speed/High-speed
User interface16-pin connector (2.54mm-pitch general purpose connector)
Host machine interfaceConnected via the included target cable.
(Signals vary depending on the target MCU.)
Power supply for emulatorUSB-bus powered
Emulator main unit dimensions (mm)48 (W) × 48 (D) × 13.9 (H)
Emulator main unit weightApprox. 40 g
Power supplylens
(3V or 5V)
Overseas standardslens

lens Available | — Not Available

Note

  1. For more details, see On-Chip Debugger Functional Overview (PDF | English, 日本語).

Components

  • Emulator main unit
  • USB cable
  • Target cable (for 16-pin and 10-pin)
  • 78K0-OCD board
  • Setup manual

* Software is not included. Purchase it separately. See "Supported Software" for the details.

 

System Configuration

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Supported Software

To use MINICUBE2, the software is required separately.

Refer to the following Renesas software.

  • Integrated development environment
    • CS+ for debugging of the V850, 78K0R, or 78K0
  • Flash memory programming software

Target Devices

As for the details of supported MCUs for MINICUBE2, Refer to "List of Functions Supported by CubeSuite+ (PDF | English, 日本語)".

Support Communities

  1. 78k0s programmer

    I need to program MCUs in the 78K0s series. The Minicube2 is supposed to support the series:http://www.renesas.com/products/tools/flash_prom_programming/flash_programmers/index.jspBut looking at the device list:http://documentation.renesas.com/doc ...

    Feb 10, 2014

Knowledge Base

  1. Differences between e² studio and CS+ Integrated Development Environments

    ... for CA,CX) E2, E2 emulator Lite,E1*, E20,Segger J-Link,IE850A, IECUBE E2, E2 emulator Lite,E1*, E20,IE850A, IECUBE,IE850(prev. IECUBE2) E2 emulator Lite,E1*, E20,MINICUBE2(QB-MINI2)*,EZ Emulator, IE850A, IECUBE,IE850(prev. IECUBE2), MINICUBE* *Discontinued products Suitable Products CS+ (formerly CubeSuite+)  e² studio

    Oct 9, 2024
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