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2008/04
Thyristor/TRIAC
   Gate trigger characteristics specification
   Holding current
   Malfunctioning
Specifications
   Items in specifications
   Electrical specifications
Semiconductor
   What is the difference between an IC and an LSI?
Reliability
   Reliability test
Purchasing
   Production status and supply
Photocouplers
   Characteristics
Part Numbers
   3-pin regulator (series regulator)
Opreational Amplifiers
   Characteristics
Mounting/Assembly
   Metal masks
Lead-free
   Part number of lead-free product
FET
   Characteristics in the reverse direction
Equivalent Products
   Phase-out products/discontinued products
Comparator
   Application
Commonalities and Differences
   Characteristics
Background Knowledge
   Undefined state
   Interrupt

2008/02
V850 : Ratings
   CLKOUT synchronization and CLKOUT asynchronization standards (common to V850)
Common Items : Screening (flash microcontroller and OTP microcontroller)
   Screening (flash microcontroller and OTP microcontroller)
Common Items : Power Supply
   Regulator
   AVref power supply when not using A/D function
78K0Rtools : [ID78K0R-QB] Setting Debug Environment
   In spite of making initial settings, the status bar says "Uninitialize Memory Read" and executes a break while the timer interrupt program is being executed or when the system is restarted.
   Can a project file be read even after the debugger is started up?
78K0Rtools : [ID78K0R-QB] Setting Break Event
   What is the difference between hardware break and software break?
   A breakpoint set on the Source window cannot be canceled.
   How can a break event be set on the source?
   Is there any method of execution with the setting of breakpoints not canceled but temporarily ignored?
   Can a break occur when a specific bit of a variable is inverted?
   When an event condition is set in the timer dialog box of the debugger and the [Set] button is clicked, error message "0400(F): Illegal condition." is displayed.
   Please tell me how to set a hardware breakpoint on the Source window?
   What should be done to break only when a specific value is written to a specific variable, using a debugger?
   Some functions cannot set a breakpoint.
78K0Rtools : [ID78K0R-QB] Saving Debug Environment
   Can trace results be saved to a file?
78K0Rtools : [ID78K0R-QB] Others
   When I stop the program using the break function, the Source window opens, but the line where the break occurred is not displayed.
   An uploaded Motorola S type hex file does not have an S0 record.
   What is the difference between the active status and static status?
   The tab size of the Source window is different from the tab size of the editor.
   What operation will be performed if an illegal address is accessed on the actual system?
   A stack overflow occurs and the global variable overlaps the other variables when the debugger is used.
   The source cannot be viewed during debugging.
78K0Rtools : [ID78K0R-QB] General
   What OSs are supported?
78K0Rtools : [ID78K0R-QB] Execution Time measurement
   When execution of a processing program was stopped, "TIME OVER FLOW" was displayed in the status bar.
   Please tell me how to measure time from program execution to a break by using the ID78K0R?
78K0Rtools : [ID78K0R-QB] Data Confirmation
   I calculated the checksum value of the ROM area (0000h to 3FFDh) using the user program, but the value differed depending on whether I use the system simulator (SM+ for 78K0R) or the integrated debugger (ID78K0R-QB).
   All the SFR values in the Memory window are displayed as "?".
   Does the ID78K0R support any function to display the contents of all RAMs in real time?
   How are the contents of a pointer type variable and structure referenced?
   Can data in a specified zone be traced?
   The value of variable WORK+10 is checked on the Watch window but it is not correct.
   What is displayed in the Memory window when memory is mapped?
78K : Product Differences and Substitutes
   Differences between 78K0/Kx2 and 78K0S/Kx1+ (78K0/Kx2, 78K0S/Kx1+)
   Differences among 8-bit microcontroller products (78K0/78K0S)
78K : Other..Prohibited Items
   What happens when a prohibited value is set to a register?
78K : Memory Allocation.. Directives, LOCATION
   RAM area pointed to by 16-bit stack pointer [78K0R]
78K : I2C Bus
   What is the simplified I2C? [common to 78K0R]
78K : Flash programming
   Conditions of VDD power supply current of flash memory programming characteristic [78K0/Kx2, 78K0/Lx2]
78K : Clock
   Is 2.5 V a suitable voltage for the X1 pin of the X1 oscillator? [78K0R/Kx3]
78K : Boot swap function
   Boot swap function (78K0/Kx2)
Transistor
   Base current of transistor with on-chip resistor
   Differential amplification
   Thermal resistance
Thyristor/TRIAC
   Critical rate rise of off-state voltage dVD/dt
Thermal Design
   Case examples
Reliability
   Use environment
Purchasing
   Usage
Optical MOSFET
   Characteristics
Noise Countermeasures
   Surge/static electricity prevention
   Basics
Handling of Unused Pins
   General handling of unused pins on CMOS-type ICs (uPDxxx, etc.)
FET
   Definitions of rated voltages
   Specification of cut-off current
   Protection diode of 2SK1288
Export
   Microcontroller performance
Diode
   What is a product with a low temperature coefficient?
   How to measure Zener voltage
Common Items
   How to read symbols of absolute maximum ratings
   Symbols on labels
CCD
   All CCD products: Transistors in stage following out pin in application circuit example
Background Knowledge
   Electromagnetic shield

2008/01
V850tools : [RX850V4] Task
   What is a task stack?
V850tools : [RX850V4] Interrupt
   Is multiple interrupt servicing supported?
V850tools : [RX850Pro] Time Management
   Please tell me how to activate a cyclic handler in the RX850Pro.
V850tools : [RX850Pro] Memory
   How can I estimate the sizes of the ROM/RAM areas used by the RX850Pro?
V850tools : [RX850] Memory
   How can I estimate the sizes of the ROM/RAM areas used by the RX850?
V850tools : [RX850] General
   How much of the RAM does the RX850 use?
V850tools : [Applilet] General
   What devices are supported?
Common Items : Oscillation
   Matching
Common Items : Kinds of microcomputers
   Low-pin-count microcontrollers
   All Flash
   Names of microcomputers
Common Items : Key Interrupt and Chattering Countermeasures (78K0/Kx2)
   Key interrupt and chattering countermeasures (78K0/Kx2)
78K4tools : [SP78K4] General
   What is the configuration of SP (software package)?
78K4tools : [RA78K4] Link and Memory Mapping
   When the vacant area of ROM is filled with NOP instructions and then execution jumps to initial settings by using the jump instruction as a countermeasure against a microcontroller hang-up, is there any way other than using manual input?
78K0tools : [SP78K0] General
   What is the configuration of SP (software package)?
78K0Stools : [SP78K0S] General
   What is the configuration of SP (software package)?
78K0Stools : [RA78K0S] Link and Memory Mapping
   When the vacant area of ROM is filled with NOP instructions and then execution jumps to initial settings by using the jump instruction as a countermeasure against a microcontroller hang-up, is there any way other than using manual input?
78K0Stools : [IECUBE] Others
   When using the IECUBE, what is the difference between the USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 connections?
78K0Rtools : [SP78K0R] General
   What is the configuration of SP (software package)?
78K0Rtools : [SM+ for 78K0R] Setting Debug Environment
   Can operations related to interrupt processing be checked by using an I/O panel when the simulator is used?
   Can simulation at assembly language level be executed with the simulator?
   Can operations on the I/O panel (such as pressing a switch) be automatically executed by inputting commands on the Console window?
78K0Rtools : [SM+ for 78K0R] Setting Break Event
   Is there any method of execution with the setting of breakpoints not canceled but temporarily ignored?
   How can a break event be set on the source?
   A breakpoint set on the Source text window cannot be canceled.
78K0Rtools : [SM+ for 78K0R] Saving Debug Environment
   Can trace results be saved to a file?
78K0Rtools : [SM+ for 78K0R] General
   Can a host machine having Hyper-Threading function or multi CPU function be used when SM+ is used?
78K : Decimal calculations with microcontrollers (78K0, 78K0S, 78K0R)
   Decimal calculations with microcontrollers (78K0, 78K0S, 78K0R)
Transistor
   Transient thermal resistance characteristics graph
Reliability
   External appearance
Part Numbers
   ICs and array elements
FET
   Total dissipation
Common Items
   Thermal resistance of SC-59 package
Background Knowledge
   Video codec
Asynchronous SRAM
   Continuous access

2007/11
Communication : IEBus Interface (uPD6708, uPD72042, uPD72042B)
   Relationship between high level/low level on IEbus and logic 0/1
Common Items : Switching operating clocks at power-on (78K0/Kx2 and 78K0R)
   Switching operating clocks at power-on (78K0/Kx2 and 78K0R)
Common Items : Software I2C bus communication program for 78K0S (78K0S/Kx1+ common, program samples are targeted for KY1+)
   Software I2C bus communication program for 78K0S (78K0S/Kx1+ common, program samples are targeted for KY1+)
Common Items : Simple ways to use A/D converters (78K0/Kx2, 78K0S/Kx1+)
   Simple ways to use A/D converters (78K0/Kx2, 78K0S/Kx1+)
Common Items : Option bytes (78K0/Kx2, 78K0S/Kx1+)
   Option bytes (78K0/Kx2, 78K0S/Kx1+)
   Option bytes settings (common for 78K0/Kx2, 78K0S/Kx1+)
Common Items : LED drive methods (78K0/Kx2, 78K0S/Kx1+)
   LED drive methods (78K0/Kx2, 78K0S/Kx1+)
Common Items : Key switch input in microcontrollers (part 2)
   Key switch input in microcontrollers (part 2)
Common Items : Dynamic display methods for LEDs (78K0/Kx2, 78K0S/Kx1+)
   Dynamic display methods for LEDs (78K0/Kx2, 78K0S/Kx1+)
78K : Serial Communication
   Support for Microwire (common to almost all devices that include CSI)
Troubleshooting
   The clock oscillator won't oscillate.
Transistor
   Switching characteristics
   hFE degradation
Thermal Design
   Thermal resistance of IC package
Shunt Regulator
   Basics
   Application
Semiconductor
   What is the operating principle of a semiconductor device?
Purchasing
   Imitation products
Mounting/Assembly
   Lead-free products
   Soldering
Electricity
   Electricity-related units
Diode
   Dynamic impedance
Company and Business
   Areas of business
Common Items
   Characteristics
CCD
   All CCD products: S/N ratio
   uPD8884A: Data transfer time
Background Knowledge
   MSB/LSB (Most Significant Bit/Least Significant Bit)
3-terminal Regulator
   Application

2007/10
Troubleshooting
   Internal damage to pins has occurred.
Semiconductor
   What are optical semiconductors?
   What are compound semiconductors?
   Semiconductor product types
Photocouplers
   Applications
   Basics
Mounting/Assembly
   Countermeasures against static electricity
FET
   Current rating of products with 2 elements
Diode
   Difference between 1SS220, 1SS221, and 1SS222, 1SS223
Common Items
   Derating

2007/09
Timer IC
   Purpose of capacitor connected to the control pin
   Voltage range of control pin
   Internal reference voltage
   Reason for difference between theoretical and actual output pulse values
   Trigger operation
   Simultaneous Trigger and Reset input
Thyristor/TRIAC
   Reason why the package of the AC08FSM has been changed
   What is the difference between AC08FSM and AC08FSMA?
Shipping Form
   Labels
Environmental Impact
   JIG (Joint Industry Guide)
Common Items
   Phase out of small-signal type THD products
Background Knowledge
   OS(Operating System)
Analog Switch IC
   Difference between the uPD4066B (discontinued) in the CMOS4000 series and uPD5200/5201
   The resistance value between input and output when the switch is OFF
   How to prevent latch-up
   Conditions that cause latch-up
   Latch-up-proof architecture
   Use with single power supply

2007/08
Communication : IEBus Interface (uPD6708, uPD72042, uPD72042B)
   Input voltage of BUS+ and BUS- pins
Thyristor/TRIAC
   Effective on-state current rating and average on-state current rating
Specifications
   Absolute maximum ratings
   Perspectives and cautions related to the specifications
Shipping Form
   Heat resistance of reel
Noise Countermeasures
   Placing capacitor
   Basics of EMS design
LCD Driver
   Data sheet
FET
   Pulse current rating
Background Knowledge
   Instruction set and addressing mode
   Electric angle and mechanical angle
   Phase
All OSD LSIs
   What is the VRAM (video RAM) write command?
   2-byte continuous command transfer
3-terminal Regulator
   Basics

2007/06
uPD77210 Family
   Writing to internal data RAM via reboot
   Boot header read settings when reading external memory
Troubleshooting
   I can't output a high level from a microcontroller's port
Part Numbers
   Diodes and transistors
Mounting/Assembly
   Prebaking
Lead-free
   Replacement with lead-free products
   Soldering materials
CCD
   All CCD products: Comparison of response
Background Knowledge
   Whisker

2007/05
Export
   Flash microcontrollers

2007/04
Video-System OSD LSIs (uPD6464A, 6465)
   Command continuous input enable time
Transistor
   Mount pad for surface mounting
Shipping Form
   Taping specifications
Mounting/Assembly
   Moisture-proof coating
   (Mount pad) dimension
Lead-free
   Lead-free mark
Flame Retardancy
   Flame retardancy grades
FET
   Gate protection
Common Items
   Package
   Items to confirm when selecting a product
CCD
   uPD3739: Influence of crosspoint phase lag of clock
Background Knowledge
   Parity
   Checksum

2007/03
V850 : Pins..DC Characteristics, Pin Handling
   Processing of port/control alternate-function pins [V850E/MS1]
Common Items : Table referencing and interpolation processing
   Table referencing and interpolation processing (The program example used applies to model 78K0. Everything else applies to the whole series.)
Common Items : Key Switch Input into Microcontroller
   Key switch input into microcontroller
Transistor
   Operating area
   Heat sink
Thyristor/TRIAC
   Large-current product substitutes
Opreational Amplifiers
   Application
   Basics
FET
   Gate cut-off voltage
Environmental Impact
   Administration on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products (China RoHS)
Diode
   N413 color codes
   Power dissipation and reverse power ratings
Comparator
   Characteristics
Commonalities and Differences
   Package
   Differences
Background Knowledge
   S/N ratio (SNR: Signal to Noise Ratio)
   rpm (Revolutions Per Minute)
   NF (Noise Figure)
   bps (Bits Per Second)
   Pipeline
   Bias
   Transceiver
   Darlington circuit
   Cache memory
   Arbitration
   Bus cycle
   Synchronization
   Timing chart
   Sampling
   Instruction cycle

2007/02
Transistor
   Maximum rating of collector current
   Why does total power dissipation differ for the same package?
   Externally attached diode when using L load
   Mounting conditions when there is no heat sink
Part Numbers
   Taping
FET
   Drain current rating derating
Diode
   Total power dissipation of products with 2 elements
CCD
   All CCD products: Position of center pixel
   All CCD products: Difference between clamp voltage (offset level) and average dark signal (ADS) voltage
   uPD8827A: Number of buffers for driving each clock
   uPD8827A: Meaning of power supply
Background Knowledge
   S parameter (Scattering parameter)
   h parameter (hybrid parameter)
   Reflection
   Smith Chart
   Impedance matching

2007/01
Video-System OSD LSIs (uPD6464A, 6465)
   Necessity of fsc input
Timer IC
   Meaning of coefficient t1 = 0.693·C1·(R1 + R2) in astable multivibrator
   uPC1555: Meaning of coefficient t = 1.1·R1·C1 in monostable multivibrator
FET
   Use of 2SK1583 as a high-side switch
Common Items
   Thermal resistance of SC-62 package
Background Knowledge
   Fleming's rule
   Resonance
   Electromagnetic induction
   Sampling of A/D converter

2006/12
Communication : USB2.0 USBHUB
   Basic specifications
Types of Power Supply ICs
   Types of series regulators
Thyristor/TRIAC
   Thermal design
   Fusing current
Shipping Form
   Number of products on 1 tray/tape/reel
Sample
   Obtainment of samples
Reliability
   Failure rate
   Life of semiconductor
Quality/Reliability Terms
   Bathtub Curve
Purchasing
   Lot number
Export
   Parameter sheet
   Non-applicable product list
Common Items
   Marking display
   Power rating
Background Knowledge
   Differential amplification circuit
   Ohm's law
   Macro instruction
   Subroutine
   Decibel (dB)
   Stack
   Dead-lock

2006/11
Communication : uPD72001 (MPSC)
   Substitutes
Troubleshooting
   The circuit doesn't operate.
Environmental Impact
   RoHS
Diode
   1S953 substitutes
Common Items
   Packages
CCD
   uPD8884A: A/D converter for receiving output
   uPD3739: Storage time
Background Knowledge
   Speech/music codec
   POC (Power-On-Clear) function
   Electromagnetic wave and electric wave
   mil
   Filter
   Bypass capacitor

2006/10
Communication : uPD98405 (ATM Integrated SAR Controller)
   Register contents
Transistor
   Vceo and Vces
Thyristor/TRIAC
   Marking
Lead-free
   Data sheets of lead-free products
   Insulating bushing
LCD Driver
   uPD160061A: Number of pixels that can be displayed
FET
   Heat fin wiring
   Charge specifications
Diode
   L rank model of RD[ ]E
Comparator
   Basics
Common Items
   Marking product name
   Flow (wave) soldering
   Package drawing
Background Knowledge
   Middleware
   Firmware
   Power Supply and Ground
   Interface

2006/09
Communication : USB General
   USB overview
   USB specifications
Switching Regulator
   Basics
Part Numbers
   Zener diode
Diode
   Capacitance between Zener diode pins
Background Knowledge
   Operating voltage and system clock
   Clock oscillation stabilization time

2006/08
V850tools : [SM850] Setting Debug Environment
   Can operations related to interrupt processing be checked by using an I/O panel during simulation?
   Can simulation at assembly language level be executed with the simulator?
   Can operations on the I/O panel (such as pressing a switch) be automatically executed by inputting commands on the Console window?
V850tools : [SM850] Others
   Message "E10034. Can not open data-basefile(simulator)." is displayed when the simulator was started up.
   An uploaded Motorola S type hex file does not have an S0 record.
V850tools : [SM850] General
   Can the V850ES/SG2 be simulated?
V850tools : [SM850] Execution Time Measurement
   As a result of measuring time with the timer function, the time tag displayed on the Trace window is different from the expected value.
V850tools : [SM+] Setting Debug Environment
   Can operations related to interrupt processing be checked by using an I/O panel during simulation?
   Can simulation at assembly language level be executed with the simulator?
   Can operations on the I/O panel (such as pressing a switch) be automatically executed by inputting commands on the Console window?
V850tools : [SM+] Others
   An uploaded Motorola S type hex file does not have an S0 record.
V850tools : [SM+] General
   Can the V850ES/SG2 be simulated?
V850tools : [SM+] Execution Time Measurement
   As a result of measuring time with the timer function, the time tag displayed on the Trace window is different from the expected value.
V850tools : [RX850Pro] Others
   A real-time OS (RX850 Pro) cannot be used with the PM+ Ver.6.00.
   What processing is required before initializing a real-time OS (RX850 Pro) at reset?
V850tools : [RX850Pro] General
   Which should be used, RX850 or RX850 Pro?
V850tools : [RX850] Time Management
   When task processing is delayed specified time by dly_tsk, task processing is resumed earlier than the time specified by dly_tsk.
V850tools : [RX850] Others
   A real-time OS (RX850) cannot be used with the PM+ Ver.6.00.
   What processing is required before initializing a real-time OS (RX850) at reset?
V850tools : [RX850] General
   What are the differences between RX850 and RX850 Pro?
V850tools : [PM+] Project Window
   Based on what are the source files displayed in the Project window aligned?
   Can the folder of source files be displayed on the Project window?
V850tools : [N-Wire CARD] Setting Debug Environment
   Can N-Wire Card (IE-V850E1-CD-NW) be used with a desk-top PC?
   An error message is displayed during the startup of the ID850NWC, and the ID850NWC cannot be started.
V850tools : [N-Wire CARD] General
   Can flash memory self programming be emulated with N-Wire Card (IE-V850E1-CD-NW)?
V850tools : [IECUBE] Others
   When using the IECUBE, what is the difference between the USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 connections?
V850tools : [IE] Setting Debug Environment
   What should be noted on the sequence of power application?
   Can N-Wire Card (IE-V850E1-CD-NW) be used with a desk-top PC?
   An error message is displayed during the startup of the ID850NWC, and the ID850NWC cannot be started.
V850tools : [ID850QB] Setting Debug Environment
   Can N-Wire Card (IE-V850E1-CD-NW) be used with a desk-top PC?
   An error message is displayed during the startup of the ID850NWC, and the ID850NWC cannot be started.
V850tools : [ID850QB] Others
   When using the IECUBE, what is the difference between the USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 connections?
   An uploaded Motorola S type hex file does not have an S0 record.
V850tools : [ID850QB] General
   What is the difference between ID850NWC and ID850QB?
   Can flash memory self programming be emulated with N-Wire Card (IE-V850E1-CD-NW)?
V850tools : [ID850QB] Data Confirmation
   An attempt was made to write data to an area set in big endian on the Memory window, but it was located in memory as if it were little endian.
V850tools : [ID850NWC] Setting Debug Environment
   Can N-Wire Card (IE-V850E1-CD-NW) be used with a desk-top PC?
   An error message is displayed during the startup of the ID850NWC, and the ID850NWC cannot be started.
V850tools : [ID850NWC] Others
   An uploaded Motorola S type hex file does not have an S0 record.
V850tools : [ID850NWC] General
   What is the difference between ID850NWC and ID850QB?
   Can flash memory self programming be emulated with N-Wire Card (IE-V850E1-CD-NW)?
V850tools : [ID850NW] Others
   An uploaded Motorola S type hex file does not have an S0 record.
V850tools : [ID850NW] Data Confirmation
   An attempt was made to write data to an area set in big endian on the Memory window, but it was located in memory as if it were little endian.
V850tools : [ID850] Setting Debug Environment
   Error message "A01a6. Executor is running." is displayed when the ID850 is started up.
V850tools : [ID850] Others
   An uploaded Motorola S type hex file does not have an S0 record.
V850tools : [ID850] Data Confirmation
   An attempt was made to write data to an area set in big endian on the Memory window, but it was located in memory as if it were little endian.
V850tools : [CA850] Startup Module
   What setting should be made to locate a stack area at specified addresses?
V850tools : [CA850] ROMization
   Can a source be debugged with a file output by the ROMization processor?
V850tools : [CA850] Link and Memory Mapping
   How can variables be allocated in the order in which they have been declared?
   Message "F4264. start address (0x00000070) of section "SECURITY_ID" overlaps previous section "ILGOP" ended before address (0x00000080)." is displayed during linking.
   Message "F4257. segment "CONST" overflowed highest address of target machine." is displayed during linking.
V850tools : [CA850] Library
   How should a link directive file be described when allocating standard library libc.a to specific addresses?
V850tools : [CA850] General
   Message "F4417. code size overflow (restriction of CAKIT)." is displayed by the free tool CA850.
V850tools : [CA850] General Compiler Information
   Can a code of only a specific section be output when a HEX-format file is generated?
   Can 16-bit data be filled in an unused area by using the -U option of the hex850?
   Message "W4608. input files have different register mode. Use -rc option for more information." is displayed when an object file is compiled.
   How should an interrupt handler be described?
   Does the hex converter for the V850 Microcontrollers have an option that sorts sections in the ascending order of addresses?
   A debug information generation option (-g) is specified for building with PM+, but breakpoints cannot be set with the debugger or simulator, and debugging cannot be executed.
   Line numbers cannot be obtained correctly from output information when analysis is performed by setting "Use V850 preprocessor" on the [Cross reference] tab of a static performance analysis tool.
   Can a program located in external ROM be copied to internal RAM and executed from internal RAM?
   "W2172. constant out of range" is displayed at the minimum value of int (-2147483648).

2006/07
V850tools : [RX850Pro] Configuration
   If two or more READY-status tasks with the same task priority are generated by the configuration definition file of the RX850 Pro, in which order are the tasks placed in the RUN status after the OS is started?
   Is there any problem if the version of the OS of the RX850 Pro differs from that described in the configuration definition file?
V850tools : [RX850] Configuration
   If two or more READY-status tasks with the same task priority are generated by the configuration definition file of the RX850, in which order are the tasks placed in the RUN status after the OS is started?
   Is there any problem if the version of the OS of the RX850 differs from that described in the configuration definition file?
V850tools : [N-Wire CARD] General
   Can N-Wire CARD (IE-V850E1-CD-NW) be used in MULTI environment?
V850tools : [N-Wire CARD] File Download
   An error occurs on downloading if N-Wire CARD (IE-V850E1-CD-NW)/IECUBE (QB-V850xxxx) is used with MULTI.
V850tools : [IECUBE] General
   Can IECUBE (QB-V850xxxx) be used in MULTI environment?
V850tools : [IECUBE] File Download
   An error occurs on downloading if N-Wire CARD (IE-V850E1-CD-NW)/IECUBE (QB-V850xxxx) is used with MULTI.
V850tools : [CA850] ROMization
   What should be done to output the HEX code of a specified block?
V850tools : [AZ850] Trace data
   Time displayed in AnalyzeWindow of AZ850 is not synchronized with the actual time.
Communication : IEBus Interface (uPD6708, uPD72042, uPD72042B)
   Transfer rate
78K4tools : [RA78K4] Link and Memory Mapping
   Can it be checked to where the stack is assigned?
   If a variable is located in the external memory space, an error occurs during linking.
   Error F111 is output during linking with the 78K4
78K4tools : [RA78K4] Converter
   The object converter outputs error F201.
78K4tools : [PM+] Others
   Can the address of a variable be checked?
78K4tools : [PM+] General
   What device is supported by PM+ and what types of packages are available?
78K4tools : [ID78K4] Setting Debug Environment
   Error message "1004(F): Illegal condition." is displayed when the ID78K4 is used.
78K4tools : [CC78K4] Startup Module
   How should an option byte be set?
   The startup routine is modified but “_@STBEG” symbols result in an undefined symbol error during linking.
78K4tools : [CC78K4] Link and Memory Mapping
   Can it be checked to where the stack is assigned?
   If a variable is located in the external memory space, an error occurs during linking.
78K4tools : [CC78K4] General
   Can a bit field of 32 bits be created?
   There are startup routines “Normal”, “For boot area”, and “For flash area”.  Which should be used?
   Building with PM+ fails if #pragma section command is executed.
   What should be done to learn the address of a global variable described in C?
   What should be done to place a variable with default value for only reference in ROM?
78K0tools : [RX78K0] Task
   Is a multiple interrupt service function supported?
   Is there a restriction on locating the management area of the RX78K0 into memory?
78K0tools : [RA78K0] Link and Memory Mapping
   Can it be checked to where the stack is assigned?
   If a variable is located in the external memory space, an error occurs during linking.
   After the version is upgraded, error E3206 occurs for the @@CALF segment during linking.
   Does the 78K0 have a function to prohibit locating variables to the general-purpose register area?
78K0tools : [RA78K0] General
   With the RA78K0, warning message "W4301: Can't initialize RAM area 'fe20h − fe27h'" is displayed.
78K0tools : [RA78K0] Converter
   The object converter outputs error F201.
78K0tools : [PM+] Others
   Can the address of a variable be checked?
78K0tools : [PM+] General
   What device is supported by PM+ and what types of packages are available?
78K0tools : [CC78K0] Startup Module
   How should an option byte be set?
   The startup routine is modified but “_@STBEG” symbols result in an undefined symbol error during linking.
78K0tools : [CC78K0] Link and Memory Mapping
   Can it be checked to where the stack is assigned?
   If a variable is located in the external memory space, an error occurs during linking.
   After the version is upgraded, error E3206 occurs for the @@CALF segment during linking.
   Does the 78K0 have a function to prohibit locating variables to the general-purpose register area?
78K0tools : [CC78K0] General
   Can a bit field of 32 bits be created?
   There are startup routines “Normal”, “For boot area”, and “For flash area”.  Which should be used?
   Building with PM+ fails if #pragma section command is executed.
   What should be done to learn the address of a global variable described in C?
   What should be done to place a variable with default value for only reference in ROM?
   Do I have to consider the 2-byte alignment when describing programs in C?
78K0tools : [Applilet] How to Use Applilet
   Can set contents be saved?
   How should Applilet be used?
78K0tools : [Applilet] General
   How should Applilet be set up?
   What types of devices are supported?
   What is the recommended operating environment for Applilet?
78K0tools : [Applilet] Applilet Troubleshooting
   Error message “A006 File not found ‘Files\Applilet\sample\sample.lmf’ Program Aborted.” is displayed during building.
   Error message “Path or file cannot be found.” is displayed.
78K0tools : [Applilet] Applilet Code Generation
   What happens to the existing file if settings are changed to re-generate the code using Applilet?
   How is the generated file configured?
78K0Stools : [RA78K0S] Link and Memory Mapping
   Can it be checked to where the stack is assigned?
   If a variable is located in the external memory space, an error occurs during linking.
78K0Stools : [RA78K0S] Converter
   The object converter outputs error F201.
78K0Stools : [PM+] Others
   Can the address of a variable be checked?
78K0Stools : [PM+] General
   What device is supported by PM+ and what types of packages are available?
78K0Stools : [CC78K0S] Startup Module
   How should an option byte be set?
   The startup routine is modified but “_@STBEG” symbols result in an undefined symbol error during linking.
78K0Stools : [CC78K0S] Link and Memory Mapping
   Can it be checked to where the stack is assigned?
   If a variable is located in the external memory space, an error occurs during linking.
78K0Stools : [CC78K0S] General
   Can a bit field of 32 bits be created?
   There are startup routines “Normal”, “For boot area”, and “For flash area”.  Which should be used?
   Building with PM+ fails if #pragma section command is executed.
   What should be done to learn the address of a global variable described in C?
   What should be done to place a variable with default value for only reference in ROM?
   Do I have to consider the 2-byte alignment when describing programs in C?
78K0Stools : [Applilet] How to Use Applilet
   Can set contents be saved?
   How should Applilet be used?
78K0Stools : [Applilet] General
   How should Applilet be set up?
   What types of devices are supported?
   What is the recommended operating environment for Applilet?
78K0Stools : [Applilet] Applilet Troubleshooting
   Error message “A006 File not found ‘Files\Applilet\sample\sample.lmf’ Program Aborted.” is displayed during building.
   Error message “Path or file cannot be found.” is displayed.
78K0Stools : [Applilet] Applilet Code Generation
   What happens to the existing file if settings are changed to re-generate the code using Applilet?
   How is the generated file configured?
Types of Power Supply ICs
   What is a power supply?
Transistor
   Electrostatic tolerance
Background Knowledge
   Clock and reset
   Flicker
   Digital television broadcasting
   Dynamic and static
Asynchronous SRAM
   Data retention mode

2006/06
Communication : USB2.0 USBHUB
   uPD720112, 720113 : Pins
   Board design
   External device
   Pin processing
   Outline

2006/05
Common Items : Watchdog Timer
   Watchdog Timer Basics
Common Items : Standby Operation
   Standby Operation
Common Items : Microcontrollers for control or embedded applications
   Microcontrollers for control or embedded applications
Common Items : Microcontroller and memory
   Microcontroller and memory
Common Items : Development of microcontrollers
   Instructions
78K : Watchdog Timer
   Using watchdog timer (78K0/Kx2)
78K : Serial Communication
   Usage of Serial Interface with Automatic Transmit/Receive Function (CSIA0) [78K0/Kx]
78K : Reset Pin
   Using Reset Pin as Alternate-Function Port [Low-Pin-Count Device]
78K : Product Differences and Substitutes
   Differences Between uPD78064, uPD78064B, and uPD780308 Subseries
78K : Memory bank
   Memory bank (78K0/Kx2)
Zero Volt Switch (ZVS)
   What is a zero volt switch?
Environmental Impact
   Asbestos
Background Knowledge
   Pull-up/Pull-down
   Time constant
   Transition frequency
   Resolution and precision of A/D converter
   Hot plug-in
   Plug & Play
   Collector saturation voltage

2006/04
V850 : Writing to Flash Memory
   Tools for writing to internal flash memory [V853]
V850 : Watchdog Timer
   Initialization with watchdog timer interrupts [V850/SA, V850/SB]
   Starting and stopping the watchdog timer by program
   Operation following timeout of watchdog timer [All V850]
V850 : Timer, Counter
   I cannot release STOP mode by using an INTP0n0/1 interrupt [V850/SV2]
   Pulse width measurement with 8-bit timer [V850/SB]
   Timer 2 operation [V850E/1A]
   Timer/counter function [V850ES/Kx1]
   Using a 16-bit timer as an interval timer [V850ES/Kx1]
   Sequence of settings in timer control register [V853]
   About settings for interval time
   Synchronization of multiple timers (simultaneous count start) [V850E]
   Output waveform when CRn0/1 is changed during processing [V850/S]
V850 : Serial Communication
   How to use the clocked serial interface with automatic transmit/receive function [V850ES/Kx1]
   I would like to transmit data via 3-wire serial communications, but I cannot get any clock output for this. [V850ES/Kx1]
   I cannot issue a start condition via the I2C bus [V850ES/Kx1]
   Timing of UART transmission interrupts [V850ES/Kx1, etc.]
   What is the timing for setting PM22 to "1" during serial communications? [V850E/MS1]
   Serial communication reception does not start.
   Prewriting 2 bytes of data at transmission start [V850E/MA1]
   Cautions regarding power application when performing UART communication between two CPUs
   No communication interrupt occurs after data output
   When using T02 or T03 as the clock output, can the T02 or T03 output pin be used as a normal port?
   Basic operation of 3-wire serial communication (almost all contents common to all devices)
   Basic operation of asynchronous communication (almost all contents common to all devices)
V850 : ROM Correction
   Details of ROM correction [V850/S]
V850 : Reset
   What is the timing for canceling a reset? Is it based on the rising edge or the level?
V850 : Programming
   What should be done (commonly) first after reset and start [common to V850]
V850 : Power Supply
   What mode reduces the power supply current most? (for lower power consumption)
V850 : Pins..DC Characteristics, Pin Handling
   Pull-up resistance values for unused pins and bus lines
   Can P00 to P07 be connected to VDD when they are not used? [V850E/MA1]
   Maximum value for pull-up resistors
V850 : Other
   Image of the internal peripheral I/O area
   Composite theoretical performance of uPD703015A (V850/SA1)
V850 : Other Peripheral Functions
   Please explain how the system wait control register (VSWC) is used. [All V850E and V850ES]
   When using the P111/A1/WAIT pin for wait function, can ports 3, 10, and 11 be used for address output? [V850/SB1]
   Can port input data be recognized even when the port has been set to control mode?
   Which sampling edge of the WAIT signal is the correct one? [V850E/MA1]
   Can an undefined state be avoided by writing a value to a port with an undefined initial value before the undefined port is set to output mode?
V850 : Memory
   Is the peripheral I/O register's address FFFFFxxxH? [V850E/MS1]
   Can the internal ROM be disabled and an external ROM used instead? [V850/SA1]
V850 : Interrupts
   Basic operations of interrupt servicing
   Interrupts triggered by software [All V850]
   Initialization during interrupt service [All V850]
   Interrupts and manipulation of the interrupt control register [All V850]
   Bus access and interrupts [All V850]
   Interrupt handler address [All V850]
   Interrupt occurs during servicing of another interrupt [All V850]
   Multiple interrupts [All V850]
   Initial interrupt during UART transmission [All V850]
   Exception processing of illegal instruction code
   Can an interrupt be generated using the external interrupt pin level? [All V850]
   Edge judgment method during interrupt [All V850]
   Interrupt handler address
   Only one interrupt is output.
   Interrupts doesn't work. (3) [All V850]
V850 : I2C Bus
   Overview of I2C bus
V850 : Execution Time
   Programming area that allows the fastest processing
   MIPS value calculation
   Execution speed [All V850]
V850 : DMA
   DMA transfer with I2C bus [V850/SB]
   Wait during flyby transfer [V850E/MA, V850E/MS, V850E/ME]
   Bus width for flyby transfers [V850E/MA, V850E/MS, V850E/ME]
   Endian ordering for DMA [V850E/MA1, V850E/MA2, V850E/ME2]
   Misalignment by DMA [V850E/MA1, V850E/MA2, V850E/ME2]
V850 : Difference between PPG output and PWM output
   Difference between PPG output and PWM output [contents common to all devices]
V850 : Clock
   STOP mode during operation of subsystem clock [Common]
   Relationship between reset and clock oscillation [All V850E]
   Clock settings in PLL mode [V850ES/SG2, SJ2]
   Switching to the subsystem clock [V850/S]
   How can I dynamically change the clock in order to reduce power consumption? [V850E/MA1]
   How much clock jitter and duty are allowed? [V850E/MA1]
   Operation with 6.78MHz external clock [V853]
   Can a 5-MHz input be used for the X1 input during PLL mode? [V853]
   Relationship between external clock and operating clock [V853]
   Can the CERALOCK (resonator) be used in any mode other than PLL mode? [V850E/MS1]
   50MHz clock input [V850E/MA1]
   Switching time from subclock to main clock [V850]
V850 : CAN
   CAN ; Settings in the various registers [V850/SF1]
V850 : A/D, D/A Conversion
   Clearing of CE bit of A/D [V853, V850E/MS, V850E/MA, etc.]
   Conversion results are unstable (fluctuates to adjacent channel value) [V850/SF1, V850/SA, V850/SB, V850/SC]
   The A/D converter value is not correct.
Others : Remote control transmitter device..uPD6x
   Are addresses too high in PRO file output by AS6133?
   Errors in uPD68's development tool
   Precision of uPD67's carrier
   Stopping uPD67's carrier
   Oscillation capacitance of uPD67
   uPD65A's STTS and HALT instructions
   Power-on clearing (POC) of uPD62
   Evaluation of uPD61P34B's oscillator
   Please describe the preamplifier used for remote control reception.
Others : 75XL Series
   uPD75P008's ROM programmer products
   Software timer speed: can 150 kHz be generated by software?
   Voltage when external clock is input to uPD75P3116
   Can 75XL development use the EVAKIT-7500/75X?
   Upward compatibility of uPD75304
   High-level input voltage for uPD75P3036's interrupt port
   What is the advantage of using a split resistor for driving the uPD753012A's LCD with the lower resistance?
   Differences between uPD75P108 and uPD75P108B
   Stop location when executing the uPD75P0016's STOP instruction
   Pin voltage is inadequate when using IE for uPD750008
   What is the CR value near the uPD750004's oscillator?
Others : 17K Series
   Poor contrast in uPD17012's LCD
Common Items : Timer counter
   Timer counter basics [Common]
Common Items : Rising/falling of input signal
   Standard rise time for interrupts triggered at the input signal's rising edge [Common]
   Rising edge/falling edge of signal input to input pin [Common]
Common Items : Remote control
   What is the NEC format? [Common]
   NEC format for infrared remote control [Common]
   Sample program for receiving infrared remote control signals