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)
Comparison
Applications
Design & Development
Software & Tools
Software & Tools
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| QE for Capacitive Touch: Development Assistance Tool for Capacitive Touch Sensors In developing embedded system using the capacitive touch sensor of MCUs, you can easily setup initial configurations of the touch interface as well as process the tuning of sensors, and reduce development time. [Plugin for Renesas IDE "e2 studio"] [Standalone Version] [Support MCU/MPU:RA, RL78, RX, Renesas Synergy™]
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Solution Toolkit | 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 |
| 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 |
| CS+ Partner OS Aware Debugging Plug-in Features for task level debugging of real-time OS applications [Plugin for Renesas IDE CS+] [Support MCU/MPU: RX, RL78]
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Plug-in, OS Aware Debugging, Etc. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Crypto Library Robust encode library to ensure security for all types of system developments
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Security / Crypto | Renesas |
| RL78 Smart Configurator RL78 Smart Configurator is a utility for combining software in ways that meet your needs. It simplifies the embedding of Renesas drivers in your systems through supports for importing middleware and drivers and configuring pins.
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Solution Toolkit | Renesas |
| Sound Playback/Compression System [M3S-S2-Tiny] for RL78 Family Sound playback system for RL78 Family
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Sound / Voice | Renesas |
| e² studio - information for RL78 Family Eclipse-based Renesas integrated development environment (IDE).
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IDE and Coding Tool | Renesas |
| DALI Master Controller GUI The DALI Master Controller GUI controls an RL78/I1A lighting communication master evaluation board
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Code Generator | Renesas |
| FAT File System [M3S-TFAT-Tiny] for the RL78 Family FAT file system for RL78 Family
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File System | 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 |
| QE for OTA: Development Assistance for Cloud QE for OTA is a development assistance tool that enables easy trial of over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates using cloud services. [Plugin for Renesas IDE "e² studio"] [Support MCU/MPU: RX, RL78, RA] [Support clouds service: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure]
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Solution Toolkit | 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 |
| Firmware Update module By using the firmware update module, users can easily incorporate firmware update functionality and secure boot functionality into their applications.
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Security / Crypto | Renesas |
| QE for Lighting & Power: Development Assistance Tool for Lighting System This development assistance tool for smart lighting system solution development, which seamlessly integrates with Renesas lighting system libraries, solution programs, various compilers, and Renesas evaluation boards. [Standalone Version] [Support MCU/MPU:RL78]
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Solution Toolkit | Renesas |
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Sample Code
Boards & Kits
RL78/G23-64p Fast Prototyping Board (RL78/G23-64p FPB)
The RL78/G23-64p Fast Prototyping Board, featuring the RL78/G23 microcontroller, is ideal for various prototype developments. It supports audio playback, LoRa and LoRaWAN-based wireless communication, and so on by sample code. The built-in emulator circuit that is equivalent to E2 emulator Lite...
RL78/G23-128p Fast Prototyping Board (RL78/G23-128p FPB)
The RL78/G23-128p Fast Prototyping Board, featuring the RL78/G23 microcontroller, is ideal for various prototype developments. It supports AWS cloud connectivity via the Wi-Fi DA16600 module, OTA firmware updates, LoRa and LoRaWAN-based wireless communication, and so on by sample code. The...
Automatic Liquid Dispenser with Proximity Capacitive Sensing Reference Design
This Automatic Liquid Dispenser with Proximity Capacitive Sensing reference design is for hands-free dispensing of liquids such as soap, hand sanitizer, shampoo, or hand lotion. Automatic liquid dispensers are popular and eliminate bacterial transmission with touch-free designs. In recent years,...
Capacitive Touch Evaluation System for RL78/G23
The RL78/G23 capacitive touch evaluation system makes it easy for users to evaluate touch solutions offered by Renesas. You can start evaluating immediately out of the box using the board and software included in each kit.
Configuration
- RL78/G23 CPU board
- Touch application...
3D Gesture Touch-Free User Interface Reference Design
The 3D Gesture reference design is a solution that can detect the position (x, y and z coordinates) of a hand in space using Renesas' capacitive touch sensing (CTSU) solution. The position of a hand up to 200mm above a panel surface is converted to x, y and z coordinates. Moreover, since sensing...
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RL78/G23 Inductive Proximity Sensor Shield Solution Board
The RL78/G23 Inductive Proximity Sensor Shield Solution Board is a plug-on expansion board for the RL78/G23 microcontroller 64-pin Fast Prototyping Board (FPB), and is specifically designed for prototyping of inductive proximity sensing applications. Simply hook this solution board to the 64-pin...
RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board
The RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board is a lighting communication master board for controlling evaluation boards for various lighting communication standards. It supports DALI, DMX512, and infrared communication protocols. It is applicable to DALI multi-master operation and...
Self-Capacitance Waterproof Button Solution
The Renesas capacitive sensor, CTSU2 can utilize an active shield without any external components. Active shielding is effective in improving water resistance as well as improving the noise immunity of self-capacitance buttons.
The Self-Capacitance Waterproof Button Solution reference design...
Intelligent Lighting System Evaluation Kit
This comprehensive lighting control system is designed for building automation. By utilizing the Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) communication standard to connect the controller and multiple lighting modules, you can effortlessly establish a highly functional lighting system. The...
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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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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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