Renesas PCA4738S-42A, PCA4738F-80A, PCA4738H-100A, PCA4738F-176A, PCA4738F-100A User Manual

PCA4738F-42A PCA4738S-42A PCA4738F-64A
PCA4738L-64A PCA4738S-64A PCA4738H-80A
PCA4738G-80A PCA4738F-80A PCA4738L-80A
PCA4738H-100A PCA4738G-100A PCA4738F-100A
PCA4738L-100A PCA4738L-160A PCA4738F-176A

PROM Programming Adapters for 38000 Series

User's Manual

Rev. 1.00
June 1, 2003
REJ10J0076-0100Z

* TR4943, R4945 and R4945A are trademarks of Advantest Corporation.

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Notes regarding these materials

• This product is a development supporting unit for use in your program development and evaluation stages. In mass-producing your
program you have finished developing, be sure to make a judgment on your own risk that it can be put to practical use by performing
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Contents

Chapter 1. Precautions for Safety ...........................................................................................5

Chapter 2. Introduction...........................................................................................................7

2.1 Things to Check When Unpacking .......................................................................8

Chapter 3. How to Write the Program....................................................................................9

3.1 Programming Procedures ......................................................................................9

3.2 Selecting a Connector .........................................................................................10

3.3 Attaching the Adapter to a PROM Programmer .................................................11

(1) For the PCA4738D and PCA7402D ........................................................11

(2) For the PCA4738E and PCA7402E .........................................................11

3.4 Switch Settings....................................................................................................12

(1) Switches SW1 and SW2...........................................................................12

(2) Switch SW3..............................................................................................12

3.5 Mounting an MCU ..............................................................................................14

3.6 Setting the Programming Area............................................................................16

3.7 Recommended PROM Programmers ..................................................................18

Chapter 4. Specifications......................................................................................................19

4.1 Specifications ......................................................................................................19

4.2 Memory Maps .....................................................................................................21

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................23

5.1 Errors That Occur When Writing to PROM .......................................................23

(1) When Newly Purchased ...........................................................................23

(2) Previously Written Normally ...................................................................23

5.2 MCU Does Not Function Normally ....................................................................24

5.3 Other Precautions ................................................................................................24

(1) About Recommended PROM Programmers ............................................24

(2) About Reading Out of the Device Identification Code ............................24

5.4 How to Request for Support................................................................................24

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MEMO

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Chapter 1. Precautions for Safety

Either in this user's manual or on the product, 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.

If the requirements shown in the "WARNING"

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

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

means WARNING or CAUTION.

Example: CAUTION AGAINST AN ELECTRIC SHOCK

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 PROHIBITION.

Example: DISASSEMBLY PROHIBITED

means A FORCIBLE ACTION.

Example:

The following page 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

Caution to Be Taken for Modifying This Product:

• Do not disassemble or modify this product. Disassembling and modifying the product will void
your warranty.

Cautions to Be Taken for This Product:

• 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:

(1) Attach the connector pins of this product to the conductive sponge.
(2) Put it into a conductive polyvinyl, and keep it in the package case shipped from the factory.
(3) Store it in the place where humidity and temperature are low and direct sunshine does not strike.

IMPORTANT

Note on This Product:

•We cannot accept any request for repair.

When Using This 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 user's manual.

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

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Chapter 2. Introduction

This product is a PROM programming adapter for the 38000 Series of Renesas 8-bit MCUs (available
for some 740 Series MCUs). The adapter is a tool that can be used to write programs into internal
PROM of MCUs using a PROM programming adapter commercially available. This user's manual
describes the specifications and how to use the product. Figures 2.1 and 2.2 show external views of
the PROM programming adapters and their constituent parts.

Interface unit

Main unit

Connector

Figure 2.1 External view of the programming adapter (DIP type IC socket) and constituent parts

Main unit

Interface unit

Connector

Figure 2.2 External view of the programming adapter (QFP, SOP, LCC type IC socket) and constituent parts

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2.1 Things to Check When Unpacking

This product package consists of the items listed in Table 2.1. Check to see that it contains all of the
items when unpacking.

Table 2.1 Contents

Main unit

PCA4738S-64A
PCA4738F-64A
PCA4738L-64A
PCA4738F-80A
PCA4738L-80A
PCA4738G-80A
PCA4738F-100A
PCA4738L-100A
PCA4738L-160A
PCA4738F-176A

PCA4738H-80A
PCA4738G-100A
PCA4738H-100A

PCA4738S-42A
PCA4738F-42A

Interface unit Connector User's manual

PCA4738C

PCA7402B

PCA4738D (28-pin)
PCA4738E (32-pin)

This manual

PCA7402D (28-pin)
PCA7402E (32-pin)

PCA7402E (32-pin)

If any part is missing or there is any doubt about your product package, contact your local distributor.

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