Renesas PCA7438F-64A, PCA7438H-64A User Manual

PCA7438F-64A

PCA7438H-64A

PROM Programming Adapters for M38C13E6FP, M38C13E6HP

User's Manual

Rev.1.00
July 1, 2003
REJ10J0187-0100Z

* IC51-0644-824-6 and IC51-807.KS-12333 are products of Yamaichi Electronics Co., Ltd.
* R4945 and R4945A are trademarks of Advantest Corporation.

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malfunction or mishap.

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Keep safety first in your circuit designs!

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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Precautions to be taken when using this product

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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 .......................................................................6

3. Specifications .....................................................................................................................7

4. How to Write the Program .................................................................................................8

4.1 Programming Procedures ......................................................................................8

4.2 Attaching the Adapter to a PROM Programmer ...................................................9

4.3 Inserting an MCU into the Programming Adapter................................................9

4.4 Precautions When Handling the Adapter ............................................................10

4.5 Setting a Programming Area ...............................................................................10

5. Recommended PROM Programmers ...............................................................................10

6. Memory Maps ..................................................................................................................11

7. Troubleshooting................................................................................................................12

7.1 Errors That Occur When Writing to ROM .........................................................12

7.1.1 When Newly Purchased........................................................................12

7.1.2 Previously Written Normally................................................................12

7.2 MCU Does Not Function Normally ....................................................................13

7.3 Other Precautions ................................................................................................13

7.3.1 About the Recommended PROM Programmers...................................13

7.3.2 About Reading Out of Device Identification Code ..............................13

7.4 How to Request for Support................................................................................13

To Use the Product Properly

Precautions for Safety:

• Either in the 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.

• Their 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 User's 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 describe the symbols "WARNING", "CAUTION", and "IMPORTANT".

UNPLUG THE POWER CABLE FROM THE RECEPTACLE.

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WARNING

Warnings 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 in Handling 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,
etc.

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

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

Caution in Keeping This Product:

•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

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.

• 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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