Renesas RL78/G11 microcontrollers

The Renesas RL78/G11 microcontrollers are a group of small-package, low-power MCUs that will enable users to easily and quickly prototype and develop systems that support low-power sensor hubs and sensor application systems.

Designed to connect to multiple sensors and convert the sensor output signals to digital data, the product is used in a wide range of applications.

The 24- and 25-pin versions support 11 analog input channels and six serial communications channels. It can support signal inputs from a maximum of 13 sensors. Processing of the signal inputs from the sensors by the built-in analog functions and serial communications (reception) functions that operate even in standby mode allows low-power control, even in systems with multiple sensors.

The product provides extended features, such as high-speed wakeup, which transitions the CPU from standby mode to CPU operation in 4 μs, and flash operating mode transitions that optimise the CPU operating performance and that contribute to energy savings.

Other features include timer functions that support complementary PWM output and forced cut-off; safety functions that can detect and diagnose incorrect hardware operation; multichannel serial communications functions; timer functions that support flyback control; and an INTFO function that can directly output interrupt signals from external pins. Peripherals can be connected internally to reduce CPU workload and can save overall power consumption.