Welcome to the course list for the RL78 MCU family of products. Modules from the course groups on this page can be studied individually or taken with others from the catalog as part of a broader learning journey. Remember to check back often as new content will be published regularly!
Get started by selecting a course title below, you will then be re-directed to the Academy registration page. If you are an existing user simply click the 'Sign In' link in the upper right of the screen to login. New users click the 'Register' link in the upper right of the screen and complete a simple one-time registration to create your profile. Once signed in all users can then navigate to the course catalog from the Academy home page, select the RL78 course group from the menu and click the 'Take Course' button to launch the session.
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Available RL78 MCU Courses
Introduction to RL78 Quick Solutions with analog enhancements
Last Updated
April 25, 2019
LMBP15007: This module provides an overview introduction to 3 RL78 Quick Solutions. You will be introduced to the key features and benefits of the combination of the Renesas RL78 MCU family and Renesas analog products. This module will take approx 20 minutes to complete.
Fundamentals of Development Tool Installation (Module 6)
Last Updated
July 01, 2018
LMBP15006: This module provide will provide the basics you need to get your RL78 hardware and software tools up and running quickly. It provides you with a visual tour of different tool installation processes, from debuggers and programmers to IDE's and compilers.
Renesas Infrastructure & Online Ecosystem (Module 5)
Last Updated
July 01, 2018
LMBP14001: This module takes a tour of the online services offered by Renesas to make designing with RL78 as easy and efficient for you as possible. From video tutorials to engaging in the Renesas engineering forums. This module will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
How RL78 Solves Target Application Challenges (Module 4)
Last Updated
July 01, 2018
LMBP15002: This module takes you through a variety of battery-powered application examples to highlight how you can apply the various unique power management modes and power-saving features of the RL78 "True Low Power" 16-bit microcontroller in the real world. This module will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
The RL78 Standard Development Environment (Module 3)
Last Updated
July 01, 2018
**This module is currently in revision to update content. A new version will be available in Q1 2019.**
LMBP14000: This module introduces the RL78 "True Low Power" 16-bit microcontroller development environment. You will take a guided tour of the hardware tools that let you evaluate, prototype, develop and manufacture. You will also see the wide variety of software support, from IDE's and compilers to code builders and RTOS support. This module will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Detailed Overview of RL78 Core Features (Module 2)
Last Updated
July 01, 2018
LMBP15001: This module provides an in-depth look at the features of the RL78 "True Low Power" 16-bit microcontroller family. You will learn about the core and system functions, on-chip memory and peripherals, as well as the unique power management modes offered by RL78. This module will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Introduction to RL78 Products & Road-maps (Module 1)
Last Updated
July 01, 2018
LMBP15000: This module will provide you with a foundation level overview of the RL78 "True Low Power" 16-bit microcontroller family. You learn about its key features, get a functional overview of each RL78 family group and where they fit, how to develop and where to find support. This module will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
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This series of video tutorials will help you to learn the features of Solution, Software and Tools for the Renesas RL78 family. The Renesas development environment will be introduced in an easy-to-understand manner to help you start your development. Simply click HERE to get started!
