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

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

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Specification
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Target Interface
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V850: CSI-H/S or UART 78K0: UART
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Clock Supply
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16/8/4 MHz clock can be supplied
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Power Supply
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3V or 5V (maximum rated current 100 mA)
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Device Specific Data Acquisition
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Use the parameter file for NEC Electronics' PG-FP4
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Security Flag Setting
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Available
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Standalone Operation
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Not possible (must be connected to a host machine)
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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.
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Both On-Chip Debug and Flash Memory Programming
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78K0 Microcontrollers
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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+
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78K0S Microcontrollers
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78K0S/KU1+, 78K0S/KY1+, 78K0S/KA1+, 78K0S/KB1+
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78K0R Microcontrollers
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78K0R/KE3, 78K0R/KF3, 78K0R/KG3, 78K0R/KH3, 78K0R/KJ3, 78K0R/IB3*2,78K0R/IC3*2,78K0R/ID3*2,78K0R/IE3*2
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V850 Microcontrollers
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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
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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.
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.