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Overview

Description

The RL78/I1D microcontroller has enhanced analog functions such as operational amplifiers, 12-bit A/D converter and window comparators. The MCU also supports very low power operation (124 uA @ 1 MHz) and a high speed 4µs wake up.

Features

  • CPU: RL78 core, Max. 24MHz
  • Voltage: 1.6V to 3.6V
  • Package: 24 to 32-pin QFN, 32 to 48-pin QFP, 20 to 30-pin SOP
  • Memory: SRAM Max. 3KB, Program Flash Max. 32KB

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Documentation

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Software & Tools

Software & Tools

Software title
Software type
Company
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]
Code Generator Renesas
C Compiler Package for RL78 Family [CC-RL]
C Compiler Package for RL78 Family [IDE: CS+, e² studio]
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]
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]
Emulator Renesas
FAT File System [M3S-TFAT-Tiny] for the RL78 Family
FAT file system for RL78 Family
File System 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]
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]
Programmer (Unit/SW) Renesas
Crypto Library
Robust encode library to ensure security for all types of system developments
Security / Crypto 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
Self Programming Library (Flash Library) 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]
Solution Toolkit Renesas
Sound Playback/Compression System [M3S-S2-Tiny] for RL78 Family
Sound playback system for RL78 Family
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)
Code Generator Renesas
Data Flash Libraries
Libraries for the reprogramming of data flash memory, including EEPROM emulation libraries for the data areas of RL78-family products
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.)
Simulator 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”)
IDE and Coding Tool Renesas
e² studio - information for RL78 Family
Eclipse-based Renesas integrated development environment (IDE).
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
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.
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.
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
Solution Toolkit Renesas
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  1. How can I reset TRT00 register of 8bit interval timer? (RL78/I1D)

    Hi, I want to run the timer in certain parts of the program. It needs to start from zero in every time it runs. I couldnt do it because we cannot write any value to the TRTni registers. How can I  reset 8bit interval timer counter regsiter or channel?

    Mar 11, 2024
  2. RL78/I1D and sun founder LCM1602 I2C LCD connection

    Hello, I have a RL78/I1D (RTE5117GC0TGB00000R) Target board and using sunfounder LCM1602 I2C LCD. I'm unable to see any signal on the I2C pins. Using the IIC01 channel on pins P51 and P52. Find below my code snippet. Calling R_SAU0_Create(); in R_MAIN_UserInit(). LiquidCrystal ...

    Sep 28, 2018
  3. Flash Memory Retention Period for R5F117GAGFB (RL78/I1D)

    Hello, I am currently working with the R5F117GAGFB microcontroller from the RL78/I1D series. I would like to know the flash memory retention period (in years) under standard operating conditions. I could not find a clear statement in the datasheet regarding how long the flash memory contents are guaranteed ...

    Apr 15, 2025
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FAQs

  1. RL78 Family: Reset signal generated by the power-on reset circuit (POR)

    ... G1H, RL78/G1M,RL78/G1N, RL78/G1P, RL78/G22, RL78/G23, RL78/G24, RL78/H1D, RL78/I1A, RL78/I1B, RL78/I1C, RL78/I1D, RL78/I1E, RL78/L12, RL78/L13, RL78/L1A, RL78/L1C   Japanese

    Apr 28, 2025
  2. Reference Materials for Migration from 78K0/Kx2 to RL78

    We have the following reference materials available.  - How to replace a program for 78K0 with a program for RL78  Replacement Guide for 78K0 Family to RL78 Family (CcnvCA78K0)         Software for converting a C source file for CA78K0 and CA78K0R to a C source file for CC-RL    CcnvCA78K0 C Source ...

    Dec 21, 2020
  3. RL78 Family: Relationship between A/D Conversion Resolution and A/D Conversion Time

    ... Group A: RL78/I1B, RL78/I1C, RL78/I1EGroup B: RL78/G23, RL78/G24Group C: RL78/G1A, RL78/G1P, RL78/I1D, RL78/L1CGroup D: RL78/F23, RL78/F24, RL78/L1AGroup E: RL78/D1A, RL78/F12, RL78/ ...

    Nov 12, 2024
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