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On-Chip Debugging Emulator With Programming Function (MINICUBE2)

Product Name : QB-MINI2


Features

  • On-chip Debugging and Flash Memory Programming
    • With a debugging function that can detect problems in programming, and a programming function that can write programs to the microcontroller, this single unit has you covered from debugging to mass production.
  • Low price
    • Compared to the MINICUBE, MINICUBE2 costs one-third the price, which can reduce your initial costs for development and mass production.
  • Compatible with 8-, 16- and 32-bit (78K0, 78K0S, 179K, 78K0R, V850)
    • A single MINICUBE2 unit can reduce your costs with a common development environment and share a mass production system. MINICUBE2 is also compatible with non-"All Flash" microcontrollers.
  • Supports flash memory products with single power supply
    • You can continue to use the MINICUBE2 flash memory-based products that will be released in the future.
  • Small form, light weight, and you can attach a strap
    • Compared to the MINICUBE, MINICUBE2 is about one-fourth the size, just 48x48x12.4 mm and because of its small form and light weight, it is easy to carry and you can save space in development and mass production.

minicube2


System Configuration

minicube2 system


Operating Environment

Item Specification
Target Host Machine PC-98 NX Series, IBM PC/AT compatible
Target OS Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Host Interface USB 1.1/2.0
Operating Environment Conditions Temperature: ±0°C to +40°C
Humidity: 10% - 80% RH (however, no condensation)
Storage Environment Conditions Temperature: -15°C to +40°C
Humidity: 10% - 80% RH (however, no condensation)


Feature List

A portion of the MINICUBE2's functions may vary depending on the device used.
When the target device is the V850 and 78K0 microcontrollers, the major functions are listed below. For detailed functions by device, refer to the introductory materials and the user's manual.


Debug Function


Item Specification
Target Interface V850: CSI-H/S or UART
78K0: X1/X2 or OCD1A/OCD1B
Operating Frequency Equivalent to target device
Security Function 10-byte ID code authentication
Download Available
Execute Continuous execution, execute from cursor positon, re-execute up to cursor position, step execution
Force Break Available (V850 has limitations)
Hardware Break V850: 2 points both in execute/access (unsupported in some devices).
78K0: 1 point before execution, 1 point access
Terminal Mask Reset only
User Memory Space Used for Debug V850: ROM 2 KB, RAM 16 bytes (max.)
78K0: ROM 257 bytes (min.), RAM 7 bytes (min.)


Flash Memory Programming Function


Item Specification
Target Interface V850: CSI-H/S or UART
78K0: UART
Clock Supply 16/8/4 MHz clock can be supplied
Power Supply 3V or 5V (maximum rated current 100 mA)
Device Specific Data Acquisition Use the parameter file for NEC Electronics' PG-FP4
Security Flag Setting Available
Standalone Operation Not possible (must be connected to a host machine)



Support Device

Only the support device names are listed below.
For details on the development tools which are a support condition, refer to the operating precautions.


Both On-Chip Debug and Flash Memory Programming
78K0 Microcontrollers 78K0/KB2, 78K0/KC2, 78K0/KD2, 78K0/KE2, 78K0/KF2, 78K0/LE2, 78K0/LF2, 78K0/LG2, 78K0/LC3, 78K0/LD3, 78K0/LE3, 78K0/LF3, 78K0/FC2, 78K0/FE2, 78K0/FF2, 78K0/KB1+, 78K0/KC1+, 78K0/KD1+, 78K0/KE1+, 78K0/KF1+
78K0S Microcontrollers 78K0S/KU1+, 78K0S/KY1+, 78K0S/KA1+, 78K0S/KB1+
78K0R Microcontrollers 78K0R/KE3, 78K0R/KF3, 78K0R/KG3, 78K0R/KH3, 78K0R/KJ3, 78K0R/IB3*2,78K0R/IC3*2,78K0R/ID3*2,78K0R/IE3*2
V850 Microcontrollers V850ES/HE2, V850ES/HF2, V850ES/HG2, V850ES/HJ2, V850ES/IE2, V850ES/JG2, V850ES/JJ2, V850ES/KE2, V850ES/KF2, V850ES/KG2, V850ES/KJ2, V850E/IF3, V850E/IG3, V850ES/KE1+, V850ES/KF1+, V850ES/KG1+, V850ES/KJ1+, V850ES/FE2, V850ES/FF2, V850ES/FG2, V850ES/FJ2, V850ES/SG2, V850ES/SJ2, V850ES/SG2-H, V850ES/SJ2-H, V850ES/SG3, V850ES/SJ3, V850E/IA3, V850E/IA4, V850ES/IK1, V850E/MA3, V850ES/HE3, V850ES/HF3, V850ES/HG3, V850ES/HJ3, V850ES/JF3-L, V850ES/JG3-L, V850ES/JG3, V850ES/JG3-H*2, V850ES/JG3-U*2, V850ES/JH3-H*2, V850ES/JH3-U*2, V850ES/JJ3, V850ES/KE1*1, V850ES/KF1*1, V850ES/KG1*1, V850ES/KJ1*1, V850ES/FE3-L, V850ES/FF3-L, V850ES/FG3-L, V850ES/FE3, V850ES/FF3, V850ES/FG3, V850ES/FJ3, V850ES/FK3*3


Note

  • *1:Only single power supply products are supported.
  • *2:Under development.
  • *3:UPD70F3383 is under development.

Remark

  • MINICUBE2 is also compatible with non-"All Flash" microcontrollers.

Related Documents


Software Download

In order to operate the MINICUBE2, special software is required.
Download the software from the Version-up Service.


Application Necessary Software
Debug Debugger
Device file
Flash Memory Programming Programming GUI
Parameter file


Options

  • Various CPU boards
    CPU boards that make it possible to easily test a microcontroller by connecting it to the MINICUBE2.
  • Program adapter (FA)
    A conversion adapter that makes it possible to use as the target device’s flash memory programmer.
  • SICA connector
    A space-saving connector that can be connected to the MINICUBE2.
  • Loose wire cable
    A cable for supplying the FPL interface on the MINICUBE2.