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[New release]

The PG-FP6, a New Flash Memory Programmer

- Further Enhancement of High-Performance, Security, and Functions for

Production Lines -

Outline

We are announc ing t he lau nch of the PG-FP6, a new flash memory programmer. Additionally, we are newly

releasing V1.00.00 of FP6 Terminal, the programming GUI for the PG-FP6.

1. Overview

The PG-FP6, a new flash memory programmer, a successor to the PG-FP5, is a tool for erasing, programming, and

verifying programs for R enesas MC Us containing flas h memor y on user systems.

The PG-FP6 is designed to be compatible with the PG-FP5, and can be connected to any board s to which the PG-

FP5 can be connected.

Furthermore, in response to user requests, the PG-FP6 now has enhanced programming speeds and supports large-

scale flash memory.

The PG-FP6 has a control panel and a security slot suitable for standalone operation.

Note1: The VC C LED is lit when the target power supply is turned on.

POWER

switch

VCC LED Note1

Message

display

Status

LEDs

Control

buttons

Security

slot

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Figure 2. Control Panel Suitable for Standalone Op e ration

Figure 1. Appearance of PG-FP6

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Since FP6 Terminal, the progr amming GUI of the PG-FP6 , is compatible wit h the P G -FP5 in ter ms of GUI

configuration and operation, users of PG-FP5 can transition s moothly to using the PG-FP6. We also plan to add a

function to enable import of PG-FP5 projects.

2. Features

The PG-FP6 has inherited the reliability of the PG-FP5 which has been widely used on many sites for development,

production line programming, field programming, and other purposes since the launch in 2007. Please consider

introducing t he enhanced PG-FP6.

2.1 High Performance

(1) High-speed programming

Programming speed is improved by using faster data transfer

than that of the PG-FP5. Productivity is improved and costs are

reduced.

RH850/E1M-S2

Code:4MB Data:64KB

RX71M

Code:4MB Data:64KB

RL78/F15

Code:512KB Data:16KB

PG-FP5

26 sec.

25 sec.

11 sec.

PG-FP6

21 sec.

15 sec.

10 sec.

19% faster

40% faster

9% faster

# Numeric values are reference values.

(2) High-speed download

Downloading of programs to the product main body is 40% faster

than that for the PG-FP5. Development is now more efficient.

(3) Large-scale memor y

With 256 MB of large-scale memory mounted, the PG-FP6 is compatible with large-scale flash memor y MCUs

of the RH850 family.

Icons Menus Settings

Action logs Result of execution

Figure 3. User-Friendly GUI (FP6 Terminal )

High-speed download

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2.2 Security

For s ecurity measure s against theft of programs saved in the PG-FP6, you can

connect a Kensington's security cable (sold separately) to the security slot of the PG-

FP6.

2.3 Functions for Production Lines

Functions for production lines are fully prepared and can be introduced smoothly.

(1) Programming by button operation, automa t ic programmi ng through p rod uction lines , and programming by GUI

operation are available.

Stand-alone programming

Pr oduction li ne programming

PC pro gramming

(2) A maximum of eight types of programming environments can be saved.

(3) Programming of unique codes in a designated area of flash memory is supported.

(4) A function to limit the operation of the P G -FP6 main body is provided.

(function to prohibit uploading and setup)

(5) Software-type power switch changed to hardware type (allowing for power on by production line centralized

switch).

(6) A mounted VCC LED lights up when the power supply of the target system is detected.

(Allows for checking whether po wer is turned on before programmi ng.)

Power supply

adapter

PG-FP6 User syste m

Production

line

Production line

automatic

programming

Power supply adapter

PG-FP6 User syste m

Programming

by GUI

Power supply adapter

PG-FP6 User syste m

Cable connection

for security

Programming

us i ng the but tons

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2.4 High Compatibility with the Lega cy Product

Designed for compatibility with the legacy product, P G-FP5, for smooth migration.

(1) PG-FP5-enabled MCUs are supported.

(2) The control butt ons, messa ge display, and status LEDs have the same specifications.

(3) T he connector layout is the same.

(4) Mass-produced boards for use in the PG-FP5 are connectable.

(5) Fur thering the compatibili ty of the programming GUI

For details about the PG-FP6, se e the following U RL:

https://www.renesas.com/pg-fp6

3. Contents of the Product Package

PG-FP6, USB cable, target cable (14-pin type), GND cable, power adapter

4. Supported MCUs

The following MCUs will be supported. New MCUs will be added to the support line in th e futur e.

 RL78 family

 RX family

 RH850 family

 Battery Management in t he Power manage men t

 C30 group in the Renesas USB P ower D elivery family

 ICs for Motor Control in the ICs for Motor Driver/Actuator Driver

 SuperH family

 V850 family

 78K family

 R8C family

For details, r e fer to the "Available micr ocontroller list for PG-FP6" at the following URL:

https://www.renesas.com/search/keyword-search.html#genre=document&q=r20ut4163

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5. Purchasing the Product

For prod uct o rdering, contact your local Renesas Electronics marketing office or distributor with the following

information.

For prod uct pricing, make inquirie s in the sa me manner.

Product

name

PG-FP6 Flash Memory Programmer

Orderable

part name

RTE0T00001FWRJP000R (Corresponding region: Japan)

RTE0T00001FWREA000R (Corresponding region: Europe and U.S.A.)

RTE0T00001FWRAS000R (Corresponding region: China, Hong K ong, Taiwan, Kore a, and

Singapore)

Remarks: Products are shipped according to the destination region from where the order is made. For information

about regions other than the above, contact your local Rene sas Ele c tronics sales office or d istr ibutor.

6. Obtaining the Programming GUI

We have newly released V1.00.00 of FP6 Terminal, the programming GUI for the PG-FP6.

Download the installer for the product from the follo wing URL:

https://www.renesas.com/pg-fp6#downloads

7. Remarks

The PG-FP5 is to be discontinued, with final orders being accepted until May 2018.

Addition of MCUs supported by the PG-FP5 will continue until September 2018.

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Revision History

Rev.

Date

Description

Page

Summary

1.00

Oct. 1, 2017

First edition issued

1.01

Oct. 5, 2017

Change the MCU name.

1.02

Oct. 27, 2017

Correction of 7. Remarks

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