In development of embedded systems, C/C++ Compilers for the RX Family offer powerful optimizations for enhancing execution speed and code efficiency, and the utilities to increase productivity. Products differ depending on each integrated development environment.

Topics

New release: CC-RX V3.03.00
Optimization has made it possible to reduce the code size of branch instructions and increase the execution speed by using DSP instructions.
Learn More: [Upgrade to revision] C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family V3.03.00 (PDF | English, 日本語)

Features

  • ANSI-compliant
    • Support C89, C99(Except for variable length array), C++ of ANSI
  • Superior optimization
    • Optimization produces code that has excellent performance in execution.
    • Optimization for size has also been strengthened to produce more compact code.
    • A variety of optimization options is specifiable through the GUI of the IDE you are using.
    • In addition to optimization for compilers and standard libraries, optimization at the linker level is included.
  • Cooperated with RX MCU architecture
    • Supports a high-speed interrupt function (-fint_register option)
    • Provides intrinsic functions
  • Support for easy translation from existing MCUs [ Learn more ]
    • Supports the utilization of software resources for existing M16C and H8S and so on
    • Supports the translation to more compact object for RX smoothly by the compiler options absorbing/reporting compiler-specific language and powerful optimizations
  • Highly accurate simulator
    • Possible to evaluate and debug with high accuracy by a variety of debugging functions such as an array of break functions and virtual interrupt function
  • An MISRA C rule checker supports the description of high-quality program [Professional edition only]
    • Supports automatic checking of C source code based on the MISRA-C: 2004/2012 rules as compiler options
    • About MISRA C, refer to here.
  • Learn More

Release Information

Product Name Compiler Name / Release Date of the Latest Version Evaluation edition
RX Family C/C++ Compiler Package (without IDE)
(usable with a separate installation of the e² studio)		 Compiler: CC-RX
Released: Jan 20, 2021 Details of upgrade (See Release Note)		 Evaluation edition
C/C++ Compiler and IDE for RX Family
(The package includes CS+. If the bundled version of CS+ is not the latest version, update it.)		 Compiler: CC-RX
Released: Jan 20, 2021 Details of upgrade (See Release Note)		 Evaluation edition

CC-RX change history

License Information (License form details | Download the Software License Agreement)

Product Lineup

Operating Environment

Standard life cycle of Compilers (PDF | English, 日本語)

Switch from Evaluation Edition to Commercial Edition

Documentation & Downloads

Title Other Languages Type Format File Size Date
User Guides & Manuals
CS+ V8.05.00 Integrated Development Environment User's Manual: Project Operation 日本語 Manual PDF 5.55 MB
CS+ Integrated Development Environment User's Manual: CC-RX Build Tool Operation 日本語 Manual PDF 2.89 MB
License Manager V2.04.00 User's Manual 日本語 Manual PDF 821 KB
Floating License Server V2.04.00 User's Manual 日本語 Manual PDF 1.13 MB
CS+ V8.05.00 Integrated Development Environment User's Manual: Message 日本語 Manual PDF 1.11 MB
CS+ V8.05.00 Integrated Development Environment User's Manual: Python Console 日本語 Manual PDF 1.50 MB
CC-RX Compiler User's Manual 日本語 Manual PDF 4.82 MB
Standard life cycle of Compilers 日本語 Manual PDF 226 KB
RX Family C/C++ Compiler Package (CC-RX) How to Divide Boot and Flash Areas 日本語 Manual PDF 1.73 MB
CS+ Code Generator Tool Integrated Development Environment User's Manual: Pin View 日本語 Manual PDF 1.57 MB
CS+ Code Generator Tool Integrated Development Environment User's Manual: Peripheral Function Operation 日本語 Manual PDF 2.03 MB
CS+ V6.00.00 Integrated Development Environment User's Manual: Editor[CS+ for CC] 日本語 Manual PDF 1.25 MB
RX Development Environment Migration Guide Migration from SuperH Family to RX Family (IDE ed.) (High-performance Embedded Workshop to CS+) – Guide PDF 1007 KB
RX Development Environment Migration Guide Migration from M16C Family to RX Family (Compiler ed.) (High-performance Embedded Workshop and NC30WA to CS+ and CC-RX) 日本語 Guide PDF 378 KB
RX Development Environment Migration Guide Migration from H8C Family to RX Family (Compiler ed.) (High-performance Embedded Workshop and H8C to CS+ and CC-RX) 日本語 Guide PDF 413 KB
RX development environment migration guide Migration From RX Family and Other Family to RX Family (IDE ed.) (High-performance Embedded Workshop to CS+) 日本語 Guide PDF 1.68 MB
Peripheral Driver Generator V.2.09 Reference Manual (RX220 Group) 日本語 Manual PDF 3.08 MB
[High-performance Embedded Workshop] RX Family C/C++ Compiler Package V.1.01 User's Manual (includes V.1.02 supplementary documents) 日本語 Manual PDF 19.56 MB
RX Compiler Application Notes: 4-Sample Project RX Migration Guide: H8 Edition 日本語 Guide PDF 890 KB
RX Compiler Application Notes: 4-Sample Project RX Migration Guide: M16C Edition 日本語 Guide PDF 926 KB
- RX Compiler Application Notes: 4-Sample Project RX Migration Guide: M16C Edition 日本語 Guide PDF 926 KB
- RX Compiler Application Notes: 4-Sample Project RX Migration Guide: H8 Edition 日本語 Guide PDF 890 KB
Application Notes & White Papers
Renesas Compilers Application Note Professional Editions 日本語 Application Note PDF 1.51 MB
RX Family C/C++ Compiler Package (CC-RX) Programming Techniques 日本語 Application Note PDF 791 KB
RX Compiler Application Notes: 2-Compiler Usage Guide: Tips for Efficient Programming Edition – Application Note PDF 435 KB
RX Compiler Application Notes: 1-Installation Guide: IDE Startup Guide, RX Edition – Application Note PDF 1.04 MB
RX Compiler Application Notes: 2-Compiler Usage Guide: Languages Edition (C89, C99) – Application Note PDF 537 KB
RX Compiler Application Notes: 2-Compiler Usage Guide: Option Edition 日本語 Application Note PDF 514 KB
RX Compiler Application Notes: 5-Reference: Data of Library 日本語 Application Note PDF 1019 KB
RX Compiler Application Notes: 2-Compiler Use Guide: #pragma Extension Guide 日本語 Application Note PDF 251 KB
Compiler Package Application Note: Call Walker – Application Note PDF 339 KB
Downloads
[Evaluation Software] CS+ for CC V8.05.00 (Single Download) 日本語 Evaluation Software ZIP 719.07 MB
e² studio 2021-01 Linux Host 日本語 Upgrade - IDE XZ 570.99 MB
e² studio 2021-01 installer (Offline installer) 日本語 Upgrade - IDE EXE 1,637.73 MB
Software for floating license management V2.04.00 日本語 Upgrade - Compiler ZIP 31.54 MB
License Manager V2.04.00 日本語 Upgrade - Compiler ZIP 6.69 MB
RX Family C/C++ Compiler Package V3 (without IDE) V3.03.00 日本語 Upgrade - Compiler ZIP 22.94 MB
RX Compiler CC-RX V3.03.00 日本語 Upgrade - Compiler ZIP 19.18 MB
e² studio 2020-10 Linux Host 日本語 Upgrade - IDE XZ 570.04 MB
e² studio 2020-10 installer (Offline installer) 日本語 Upgrade - IDE EXE 1,618.03 MB
[Evaluation Software] CS+ for CC V8.04.00 (Single Download) 日本語 Evaluation Software EXE 688.19 MB
License Manager V2.03.01 日本語 Upgrade - Compiler ZIP 6.64 MB
Software for floating license management V2.03.01 日本語 Upgrade - Compiler EXE 31.41 MB
RX Compiler CC-RX V2.08.01 日本語 Upgrade - Compiler ZIP 18.38 MB
RX Family C/C++ Compiler Package V2 (without IDE) V2.08.01 日本語 Evaluation Software ZIP 21.87 MB
RX Compiler CC-RX V3.02.00 日本語 Upgrade - Compiler ZIP 18.57 MB
RX Family C/C++ Compiler Package V3 (without IDE) V3.02.00 日本語 Evaluation Software ZIP 22.40 MB
[Evaluation Software] CS+ for CC V8.03.00 (Single Download) 日本語 Evaluation Software EXE 681.04 MB
RX Compiler CC-RX V3.01.00 日本語 Upgrade - Compiler EXE 17.47 MB
RX Compiler CC-RX V3.00.00 日本語 Upgrade - Compiler EXE 19.19 MB
e² studio 6.3.0 installer (Offline installer) 日本語 Upgrade - IDE EXE 952.89 MB
RX Compiler CC-RX V2.08.00 日本語 Upgrade - Compiler EXE 19.78 MB
RX Compiler CC-RX V2.07.00 日本語 Upgrade - Compiler EXE 19.28 MB
- Sample codes for RX Compiler Package Application Notes: Sample Project RX Migration Guide, SuperH Edition – Sample Code ZIP 485 KB
RX Compiler CC-RX V2.06.00 日本語 Upgrade - Compiler EXE 19.09 MB
CS+ CC-RX Compiler V2.05.00 日本語 Upgrade - Compiler EXE 18.76 MB
CS+ CC-RX Compiler V2.04.01 日本語 Upgrade - Compiler EXE 19.97 MB
CS+ CC-RX Compiler V2.03.00 日本語 Upgrade - Compiler EXE 24.88 MB
CS+ CC-RX Compiler V2.02.00 日本語 Upgrade - Compiler EXE 25.48 MB
Device File Updater for RX Family V.1.06 日本語 Upgrade - IDE EXE 3.18 MB
RX Compiler CC-RX V2.00.01 standalone installer for e² studio – Upgrade - Compiler EXE 15.09 MB
RX Compiler CC-RX V2.00.00 standalone installer for e² studio – Upgrade - Compiler EXE 66.62 MB
RX Compiler CC-RX V1.02.01 standalone installer for e² studio – Upgrade - Compiler ZIP 12.82 MB
High-performance Embedded Workshop V.4.09.01 Full Update 日本語 Upgrade - IDE EXE 68.25 MB
High-performance Embedded Workshop V.4.09.01 Differential Update(From V.4.09.00) 日本語 Upgrade - IDE EXE 15.89 MB
C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family V.1.02 Release 01 Upgrade 日本語 Upgrade - Compiler EXE 118.11 MB
[Evaluation Software] C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family V.1.02 Release 01 日本語 Evaluation Software EXE 122.97 MB
- Sample codes for RX Compiler Package Application Notes: Sample Project RX Migration Guide, H8 Edition 日本語 Sample Code ZIP 74 KB
- Sample codes for RX Compiler Package Application Notes: Sample Project RX Migration Guide, M16C Edition 日本語 Sample Code ZIP 56 KB
Sample codes for RX Compiler Package Application Notes: Sample Project RX Migration Guide, M16C Edition 日本語 Sample Code ZIP 56 KB
Sample codes for RX Compiler Package Application Notes: Sample Project RX Migration Guide, H8 Edition 日本語 Sample Code ZIP 74 KB
Tool News
[Upgrade to revision] C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family V3.03.00 日本語 Tool News - Release PDF 38 KB
[Note] C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family (No.55-58) 日本語 Tool News - Note PDF 226 KB
[Featured Tool] Reduce the Program Data Size with Ease! Introducing Half-Precision Floating-Point Feature in Renesas Compiler Professional Edition 日本語 Tool News - Featured Tool PDF 327 KB
[Notes] C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family 日本語 Tool News - Note PDF 145 KB
[New release] IEC 61508 Certification Kit for RX Compilers V3.01.00 日本語 Tool News - Release PDF 98 KB
[New release] IEC61508 Certification Kit for RX Compilers V2.03.00 日本語 Tool News - Release PDF 279 KB
[Notes] C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family 日本語 Tool News - Note PDF 113 KB
[New release] Compiler Package Annual License 日本語 Tool News - Release PDF 181 KB
[New release] Compiler Package Upgrade License 日本語 Tool News - Release PDF 100 KB
Release of Floating Licenses for RX Family C/C++ Compiler Packages 日本語 Tool News - Release PDF 263 KB
RX Family C/C++ Compiler Package V2 (without IDE) Published 日本語 Tool News - Release PDF 576 KB
The C/C++ Compiler Package for the RX Family of MCUs Published 日本語 Tool News - Release PDF 312 KB
Other
C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family V3.03.00 Release Notes 日本語 Release Note PDF 382 KB
e² studio 2020-10 Release Note – Release Note PDF 2.46 MB
FUNCTIONAL SAFETY SOLUTION FOR INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION 日本語 Flyer PDF 339 KB
[Flyer] Renesas Compilers Professional Editions 日本語 Flyer PDF 530 KB
CS+ for CC V8.03.00 Release Note 日本語 Release Note PDF 286 KB
CS+ Integrated Development Environment Package V8.03.00 Release Note 日本語 Release Note PDF 1.06 MB
info: For device-specific or order-specific documentation, submit a support request.

Product Lineup

Important: Each of the compiler packages listed below comes with a license which allows you to use the latest version of CC-RX, V3. Before purchasing a compiler package, be sure to confirm which version number and type of license for CC-RX you actually wish to use. Contact your nearest Renesas sales agent if you prefer an earlier version. Refer to the information at the link below for details of the types of license.

Compiler Licenses >>

Purchasing the latest CC-RX V3

When ordering, please contact your local Renesas Electronics marketing office or distributor.

Product Name (Note1, 2) IDE Valid Period Node Locked License Floating License (Note3)
RX Family C/C++ Compiler Package V3 (without IDE) Standard Edition e² studio (Note4) permanent lens lens
RX Family C/C++ Compiler Package V3 (without IDE) Professional Edition e² studio (Note4) permanent lens lens
C/C++ Compiler V3 and IDE for RX Family Standard Edition CS+ (Note5) permanent lens lens
C/C++ Compiler V3 and IDE for RX Family Professional Edition CS+ (Note5) permanent lens lens
C/C++ Compiler V3 for RX Family Standard Edition CS+
e² studio (Note4)		 annual (Note3) lens lens
C/C++ Compiler V3 for RX Family Professional Edition CS+
e² studio (Note4)		 annual (Note3) lens lens

lens Available | — Not Available

Notes

  1. The difference between the standard and professional editions, Refer to here for details.
  2. A license key is common for both distribution format "with" and "without" IDE. In other words, a license key can be applicable for any or both of CS+ and e² studio. (e.g.: When buying C/C++ Compiler without IDE, it's possible to download CS+ from a web, install, register a bought license key and use.)
  3. We currently support only the following products with both floating and annual licenses.
    • C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family (CC-RX) V2.03.00 or later
  4. The e² studio or CS+ must be installed separately.
  5. CS+ is not promoted in America and Europe. Please contact your regional marketing/sales team for information.

Upgrading (Editions)

This license upgrades the version of the compiler from standard edition V3 to professional edition V3. Note that this form of upgrade (of the edition) is only for node-locked licenses; it will not apply to floating licenses and annual licenses.

When ordering, please contact your local Renesas Electronics marketing office or distributor.

Product Name
C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family Professional edition Node-Locked License (permanent) V3 Upgrade (Edition)

Upgrading (Versions)

This is a license to upgrade from a V2 license to V3, if you have V2. Note that this form of upgrade (of the version) does not apply to annual licenses.

When ordering, please contact your local Renesas Electronics marketing office or distributor.

Product Name
C Compiler Package for RX Family Professional edition Node-Locked License (permanent) V3 Upgrade (Version)
C Compiler Package for RX Family Standard edition Node-Locked License (permanent) V3 Upgrade (Version)
C Compiler Package for RX Family Professional edition Floating License (permanent) V3 Upgrade (Version)
C Compiler Package for RX Family Standard edition Floating License (permanent) V3 Upgrade (Version)

Available Kit and Related Services

IEC61508 Certification Kit for RX Compilers

This kit supports the certification of development tools which are required for the IEC 61508 functional safety standard. Writing software that must satisfy functional safety standards requires verification of the compiler generating code which is safe in the stipulated ways. Renesas offers a C compiler that is certified for functional safety to IEC 61508 Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3.

Learn More >>

Renesas also offers RX Functional Safety, a suite of programs and documents, as a functional safety solution for industrial automation.

For details of this functional safety solution, refer to this page. >>

Compiler Qualification (Service to Support Functional Safety)

For customers who are using a compiler for Renesas devices, we offer a support service for the qualification of confidence that development tools meet the requirements of ISO 26262, Road Vehicles Functional Safety. This service incurs a charge.

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Compiler Maintenance Service (Agreement for Maintenance Service for a Specified Compiler Version)

Renesas offers a maintenance service for a specific compiler version for customers who are using the compiler over the long term. This service incurs a charge.

Learn More >>

Assistance with Compiler Migration

The IDEs from Renesas (such as the e² studio and CS+) allow for the porting of projects between IDEs to facilitate the reuse of existing resources. Refer to the guidance page of migration when changing your compiler after changing your development environment. The guidance page describes precautions that must be taken when changing compilers, such as differences in options and in extended language specifications.

Learn More >>

Import other IDE Project

Information on the High-performance Embedded Workshop

Related Resources and Ordering (for the High-performance Embedded Workshop IDE)

Release Information
Product Name Compiler Name / Release Date of the Latest Version Evaluation edition
C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family
(The package includes High-performance Embedded Workshop)		 Compiler: RX Standard Toolchain
Released: Mar 16, 2012		 [Evaluation Software] C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family V.1.02 Release 01 (EXE | English, 日本語)
How to Update

You can update the compiler package online without charge through either of the following methods.

Device Information

CPU information added by using the Device File Updater can be selected when creating the workspace for a new project.

Ordering (for Japan)

Contact your nearest Renesas Electronics marketing office or distributor if you intend to purchase the High-performance Embedded Workshop edition of the C/C++ Compiler Package for the RX Family.

Package Name Installation Medium Part Number for Ordering (Single License) Description
Product Name Edition Valid Period Node-Locked License / Floating License
C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family (The package includes High-performance Embedded Workshop) Not Available Not Available Node-Locked License Available
[Japan]
R0C5RX00XSW01R
[Other Regions]
Contact your local sales representative or distributor.
 We ended the upgrading of this product with version V.1.02 release 01. Note that we do not plan to add the RX100 series, products which include the RXv2 core (the RX64M group and RX700 series), and products which include the RXv3 core to the set of MCUs supported by this version of the compiler.
Multiple Licenses (The end of the part number depends on the number of licenses you wish to purchase. Take care to choose the correct part number when ordering.)
  Number of Licenses Description Example of Part Number for Ordering
Node-Locked License 5 "L5" is appended as the end of the part number. R0C5RX00XSW01RL5
10 "LA" is appended as the end of the part number. R0C5RX00XSW01RLA
20 "LT" is appended as the end of the part number. R0C5RX00XSW01RLT