Renesas QB-30SP-EA-04T

Overview

QB-30SP-EA-04T from Renesas Electronics is an exchange adapter designed for in-circuit emulation of RL78/F13 and RL78/F14 microcontrollers in 30-pin SSOP (30SP) packages. It provides pin conversion between the QB-RL78F14 emulator and target systems, supports 2.7–5.5 V operation, enables real-time RAM monitoring and trace functions, and is used with YQ connector QB-30SP-YQ-01T and target connector QB-30SP-NQ-01T in T-type configurations.

For engineers reviewing the QB-30SP-EA-04T datasheet, QB-30SP-EA-04T pinout, QB-30SP-EA-04T application, or QB-30SP-EA-04T equivalent, this adapter is critical for establishing reliable physical interface alignment between the QB-RL78F14 emulator and 30SP-package RL78 devices during hardware-assisted debugging, flash programming, and timing-critical trace capture.

Technical Context

The QB-30SP-EA-04T serves exclusively as a passive mechanical and electrical interface bridge - it contains no active circuitry, ICs, or signal conditioning. Its design maps all 30 pins of the RL78/F13–F14 30SP package to corresponding contact points on the QB-RL78F14's emulation probe interface via standardized T-type mating geometry.

It is mechanically compatible only with QB-30SP-YQ-01T (YQ connector), QB-30SP-NQ-01T (target connector), and QB-30SP-YS-01T (space adapter), and must be used within the specified operating temperature range (0–40°C) and voltage range (2.7–5.5 V) defined by the connected QB-RL78F14 system.

Key Specifications

Availability

QB-30SP-EA-04T is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for RL78-based embedded development, automotive ECU prototyping, industrial control firmware validation, and production-grade debug infrastructure requiring stable component supply and full Renesas ecosystem compatibility.

Supply support for QB-30SP-EA-04T includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Renesas Electronics Corporation is a global semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Japan, specializing in microcontrollers, analog and power devices, and embedded solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT applications.

QB-30SP-EA-04T belongs to the IECUBE™ in-circuit emulator accessory product line, engineered specifically to enable robust, low-risk physical interfacing between Renesas' QB-RL78F14 emulator and 30SP-package RL78/F13–F14 target devices during hardware-in-the-loop development.

FAQ

Is QB-30SP-EA-04T an active electronic component or IC?

No, QB-30SP-EA-04T is a passive mechanical exchange adapter with no integrated circuitry, power requirements, or signal processing capability. It performs only pin-to-pin physical mapping between the QB-RL78F14 emulator and 30SP-package RL78/F13–F14 target devices, and derives all operational characteristics from the connected QB-RL78F14 system.

Which target connectors and YQ connectors are required for QB-30SP-EA-04T?

QB-30SP-EA-04T requires QB-30SP-YQ-01T (YQ connector) and QB-30SP-NQ-01T (target connector) for full T-type system integration. These parts are explicitly listed in Table 1-3 of the QB-RL78F14 User's Manual as the designated mating components for RL78/F13 and RL78/F14 in 30SP packages.

Can QB-30SP-EA-04T be used with RL78/F12 or RL78/G13 devices?

No, QB-30SP-EA-04T is qualified only for RL78/F13 and RL78/F14 devices in the 30SP package, as confirmed in Table 1-3 of the QB-RL78F14 User's Manual. RL78/F12 and RL78/G13 use different pinouts, voltage tolerances, and debug architectures - using QB-30SP-EA-04T with them may cause connection faults or damage.

Does QB-30SP-EA-04T support high-speed trace clock domains like 64 MHz PLL output?

QB-30SP-EA-04T itself does not generate, condition, or limit clock signals - it passes through all timing-critical signals (including PLL-derived clocks up to 64 MHz) transparently. Signal integrity at those frequencies depends entirely on proper mechanical mating, cable routing, and the QB-RL78F14's internal trace subsystem, not the adapter's passive construction.

Is QB-30SP-EA-04T RoHS compliant and lead-free?

Yes, QB-30SP-EA-04T complies with the EU RoHS Directive, as confirmed by Renesas Electronics' environmental documentation referenced in Section 8 of the QB-RL78F14 User's Manual. All materials, plating, and assembly processes meet controlled-substance restrictions applicable to commercial and industrial electronics.