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This Software / Tool Has Been Discontinued

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Overview

Description

The E1 emulator is also available as a flash memory programmer with flash programming software (Renesas Flash Programmer).

Target Devices

Documentation

Additional Details

Successor

ItemDescription
For RX or RL78 Family MCU UsersE2 emulator or E2 emulator Lite
For RH850 Family MCU UsersE2 emulator

Note:

  1. No successors to E1 for V850、78K0R、78K0 or R8C* Family MCU Users.
    *E8a emulator supports R8C/3x or R8C/Lx Series MCU.

Programming software

MCUs you useProgramming software
For using RX, RL78, or RH850
Learn More >>
Renesas Flash Programmer V3
For using V850, 78K0R, or 78K0
Learn More (E1/E20 emulator (with programming function): for using V850, 78K0R, 78K0, or R8C MCU) >>
Renesas Flash Programmer V2
For using R8C
Learn More (E1/E20 emulator (with programming function): for using V850, 78K0R, 78K0, or R8C MCU) >>
Flash Development Toolkit

 

[For using RX, RL78, or RH850]

System configuration (Programming with Renesas Flash Programmer V3)

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Note: When using with the on-chip debugging emulators, conversion adapter is required depending on the number of pins on the target board.

E1 emulator

Product information
Documentation & Downloads

Renesas Flash Programmer V3 (Programming GUI)

Product information
Documentation & Downloads

Renesas Flash Programmer V2 (Programming GUI)

Product information
Documentation & Downloads

Note: Regarding the "Downloads" or "Documents", refer to the info related to the V2.

Flash Development Toolkit (Programming GUI)

Product information
Documentation & Downloads

Target Devices

List of MCUs supported by Renesas Flash Programmer V3 (PDF | English, 日本語)
List of MCUs supported by Renesas Flash Programmer V2 (PDF | English, 日本語)
Available MCUs' for Flash Development Toolkit (PDF | English, 日本語)

Information on the discontinuation of E1 emulator production and on its successor products

We have already discontinued production of the E1 emulator due to components of the product having reached their EOL (end of life, i.e. end of production). Please click on the following link to confirm the details and our successor products.

>> [Notification] End of Life (EOL) Notice for E1 Emulator (PDF | English, 日本語)

Support

Support Communities

  1. An “A timeout error has occurred in emulator firmware processing (E1815001)” error occurs when programming an RX72M (100-pin) using FINE.

    When using an RX72M (100-pin) and programming the microcontroller via FINE, the error “A timeout error has occurred in emulator firmware processing. (E1815001)” occurs. Current microcontroller schematic connections: 1.Pull-up (pulling high) pins: MD/FINED, RESn 2.Pull-down (pulling low) pins: XCIN, EMLE, NMI

    Dec 21, 2025

Knowledge Base

  1. List of know-how when using E1/E20 emulator in CS+ environment (CS+, E2, E2 Lite, E1, E20)

    Helpful information for using the E1/E20 emulator in the CS+ environment is listed below.If you are facing any trouble, the FAQ portal sites for troubleshooting or error message are available. Category Suitable MCU Description FAQ NO. Target board Design/Connections RX About wiring connection during debugging ...

    Apr 16, 2024
  2. In debugging RX MCU, do the RxD1 and TxD1 pins have to be connected? (E2, E2 Lite, E1, E20) [RX]

    ... E1 or E20 emulator does control the RxD1 and TxD1 pins, a switch should be attached so that the output from the E1 or E20 emulator does not collide with the output from the user system.Product sites:- Flash Development Toolkit- Renesas Flash Programmer Since the RxD1 and TxD1 functions ...

    Mar 3, 2021
  3. Is it possible to use E1/E20 emulator to download into flash memory? (E2 Lite, E1, E20) [RX]

    ... user system so that the microcontroller can write data to external flash memory. However, this method is limited to debugging and cannot be used for programming at mass production.Outline of procedure for downloading programs and data to the flash memory connected to the external bus Design a user system ...

    Jun 17, 2025
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