Renesas PCA4738FF-64, PCA4738GF-80, PCA4738HF-64, PCA4738HF-80, PCA4738SF-64 User Manual

PCA4738SF-64

PCA4738FF-64

PCA4738HF-64

PCA4738GF-80

PCA4738HF-80

Flash Memory Programming Adapters for 38000 Series

User's Manual

Rev. 1.00
July 1, 2003
REJ10J0177-0100Z

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Contents

1. Precautions for Safety.........................................................................................................4

1.1 Safety Symbols and Meanings ..............................................................................4

2. Introduction ........................................................................................................................6

2.1 Things to Check When Unpacking .......................................................................7

3. Specifications .....................................................................................................................8

4. How to Write the Program .................................................................................................9

4.1 Programming Procedures ......................................................................................9

4.2 Attaching Adapter to PROM Programmer..........................................................10

4.3 Inserting MCU into Programming Adapter ........................................................11

4.4 Precautions When Opening and Closing IC Socket............................................12

4.5 Precautions When Handling Adapter..................................................................12

4.6 Setting Programming Area..................................................................................12

5. Recommended PROM Programmers ...............................................................................13

6. Memory Maps ..................................................................................................................14

7. Troubleshooting................................................................................................................15

7.1 Errors That Occur When Writing to ROM .........................................................15

7.1.1 When Newly Purchased........................................................................15

7.1.2 Previously Written Normally................................................................15

7.2 The MCU Does Not Function Normally.............................................................16

7.3 Other Precautions ................................................................................................16

7.3.1 About The Recommended PROM Programmer ...................................16

7.3.2 About Reading out of Device Identification Code ...............................16

7.4 How to Request for Support................................................................................16

To use the product properly

Precautions for Safety

• In both this user's manual and on the product itself, several icons are used to insure
proper handling of this product and also to prevent injuries to you or other persons,
or damage to your properties.

• The icons' graphic images and meanings are given in "Chapter 1. Precautions for
Safety". Be sure to read this chapter before using the product.

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1. Precautions for Safety

In this instruction manual, several icons are used to insure proper handling of this product and also
to prevent injuries to you or other persons, or damage to your properties.

This chapter describes precautions which should be taken in order to use this product safely and
properly. Be sure to read this chapter before using this product.

1.1 Safety Symbols and Meanings

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

In addition to the three above, the following are also used as appropriate.

If the requirements shown in the "WARNING"
sentences are ignored, the equipment may
cause serious personal injury or death.

If the requirements shown in the "CAUTION"
sentences are ignored, the equipment may
malfunction.

It means important information on using this
product.

means WARNING or CAUTION.

Example: CAUTION AGAINST AN ELECTRIC SHOCK

means PROHIBITION.

Example: DISASSEMBLY PROHIBITED

means A FORCIBLE ACTION.

Example:

The following pages describes the symbols "WARNING", "CAUTION", and "IMPORTANT".

UNPLUG THE POWER CABLE FROM THE RECEPTACLE.

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WARNING

Warning for Use Environment:

• This equipment is to be used in an environment with a maximum ambient temperature of 35˚C. Care
should be taken that this temperature is not exceeded.

• Select the proper programming mode of the PROM programmer.

CAUTION

Cautions to Be Taken for This Product:

• Do not disassemble or modify this product. Personal injury due to electric shock may occur if this
product is disassembled or modified.

• Use caution when handling this product. Be careful not to apply a mechanical shock such as falling.

• Do not directly touch the connector pins of this product.

• Be careful with the static electricity when handling this product and the MCU.

When Not Using This Product for a Long Time:

• Attach the connector pins of this product to the conductive sponge.

• Put it into a conductive polyvinyl, and keep it in the package case shipped from the factory.

• Store it in the place where humidity and temperature are low and direct sunshine does not strike.

When Using The Product:

• Attach this product to the IC socket on the PROM programmer properly.

• Insert the MCU to the IC socket of this product properly.

•When opening and closing the IC socket of this product, be sure to keep it horizontal.

• Be sure to set the programming area as described in this instruction manual.

• Do not use the PROM programmer's device identification code readout function.

IMPORTANT

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2. Introduction

This product is a flash memory programming adapter for 38000 Series of 8-bit microcomputers. The
adapter is a tool that can be used to write programs into internal flash memory of microcomputers
using a commercially available PROM programmer.

This manual describes the specifications and the operation.
Figures 2.1 and 2.2 show the external views and constituent parts of the adapters.

Figure 2.1 External view and constituent parts (IC socket: DIP type)

Figure 2.2 External view and constituent parts (IC socket: QFP type)

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