Overview

Description

Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE) Protocol Stack is a Bluetooth 5.0 qualified protocol stack that operates on RL78/G1D (optional functions added after Core Specification 4.2 are not supported). It is equipped API for realizing Bluetooth LE wireless communication and API for implement a custom profile. Moreover, it supports two types of system configurations (embedded and modem configuration).

Features

  • Bluetooth LE Profile - Various profiles are available. It is also possible to correspond to customer-specific profiles.
  • Virtual UART Application - Responding to demands for wireless serial communication and wireless communication between embedded modules, we have developed a virtual UART application that works with Bluetooth LE technology.
  • For application development using a host microcontroller in modem configuration.
  • For application development in a single device in embedded configuration.
  • Host MCU Simple API - Simple API can control an RL78/G1D or RL78/G1D module (RY7011) from a host microcomputer with just 9 APIs, and can realize Virtual UART communication and beacon communication using Bluetooth LE wireless communication easily.
  • Available IDEs: CS+ (CA78K0R Compiler/CC-RL Compiler), e2 studio (CC-RL Compiler), and IAR Embedded Workbench (IAR Compiler).
  • Learn More

Target Devices

Downloads

Type Title Date
Library Log in to Download ZIP 29.95 MB
Library Log in to Download ZIP 30.83 MB
Library Log in to Download ZIP 34.53 MB Compiler: CA78K0R, CC-RL, ICCRL78 Function: Communication Interface IDE: CS+ for CA, CX, CS+ for CC, e2 studio, IAR EWRL78
Software & Tools - Other Log in to Download ZIP 18.81 MB 日本語
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Documentation

Design & Development

Sample Code

Bluetooth Low Energy Protocol Stack

The module corresponds to the following integrated development environments (IDEs): CS+ (CA78K0R Compiler/CC-RL Compiler), and e2 studio (CC-RL Compiler).

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Bluetooth Low Energy Protocol Stack

Download Manual
Bluetooth Low Energy Protocol Stack User's Manual Rev.1.22 (PDF | English, 日本語)

Download Software
Bluetooth® low energy Protocol Stack (Ver.1.21) (ZIP)
Bluetooth® Low Energy Protocol Stack (Ver.1.20) (ZIP)
Bluetooth® Low Energy Protocol Stack (Ver.1.11) (ZIP)

 

Flash libraries are needed separately. Download the Data Flash Library and Code Flash Library that suits your development environment. For how to copy to the development environment, refer to the manuals.

The free evaluation version of the compiler cannot be used with the product version due to function restriction and probation period.

Data Flash Library

Code Flash Library

Download Protocol Stack API basic specification

Bluetooth Low Energy Protocol Stack API Reference Manual: Basics Rev.1.19 (PDF | English, 日本語)

How to Use the Sample program

Bluetooth Low Energy Protocol Stack Sample Program Rev.1.20 (PDF | English, 日本語)

Virtual UART Application

Responding to demands for wireless serial communication and wireless communication between embedded modules, we have developed a virtual UART application that works with Bluetooth Low Energy technology. It has a simple AT command execution function to control and set Bluetooth LE communication, thereby realizing virtual UART communication where characters are transmitted/received via Bluetooth LE communication.

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Virtual UART Application

Download: Bluetooth® Low Energy Protocol Stack BLE Virtual UART Application Rev.1.20 - Sample Code (ZIP | English, 日本語)

System Configuration/Modem Configuration

For Application Development Using a Host Microcontroller

For modem configuration, Bluetooth LE communication is realized via serial connection of a host microcontroller and RL78/G1D MCU. It is possible to flexibly respond to demands such as adding Bluetooth LE to an existing application. We also have host samples for Renesas microcontrollers. This enables the shortening of the development period.

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Modem Configuration

Command specifications
Bluetooth Low Energy Protocol Stack rBLE Command Specification Rev.1.18 (PDF | English, 日本語)

Host sample for RL78/G14
Bluetooth® Low Energy Protocol Stack RL78/G14 Host Sample Rev.1.21 - Sample Code (ZIP | English, 日本語)

Host sample for RX113
Bluetooth® Low Energy Protocol Stack RX113 Host Sample Rev.1.20 - Sample Code (ZIP | English, 日本語)

System Configuration/Embedded Configuration

For Application Development in a Single Device

In embedded configuration, the application is feasible by fully leveraging functions of the RL78/G1D microcontroller. In this way, it is possible to create original applications.

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Embedded Configuration

Application Creation Guide
Bluetooth® low energy Protocol Stack Application Development Guide Rev.1.30 (PDF | English, 日本語)

How to Use the Microcontroller Part
RL78 Family User's Manual: Software Rev.2.30 (PDF | English, 日本語)

Host MCU Simple API

Simple API can control the RL78/G1D or an RL78/G1D module (RY7011) from a host microcomputer with just 9 APIs, and can easily realize Virtual UART communication and beacon communication using Bluetooth Low Energy wireless communication. The remote side environment can be easily built with a smartphone and Renesas smartphone application "GATTBrowser" so you can start evaluating right away.

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Host MCU Simple API

Simple API for RL78/G14
Bluetooth® Low Energy Protocol Stack Host MCU Simple API for RL78/G14 Rev.1.00 - Sample Code (ZIP | English, 日本語)

Simple API for RX113
Bluetooth® Low Energy Protocol Stack Host MCU Simple API for RX113 Rev.1.01 - Sample Code (ZIP | English, 日本語)

GATTBrowser GATTBrowser for iOS Smartphone Application Instruction manual Rev.1.16 (PDF | English, 日本語)
GATTBrowser for Android Smartphone Application Instruction manual Rev.1.02 (PDF | English, 日本語)

Document Guide for each Development Use Case

Understanding to the Behavior of the Bluetooth Low Energy Protocol Stack

Title Document No.
Bluetooth Low Energy Protocol Stack User's Manual Rev.1.22 (PDF | English, 日本語) R01UW0095
Bluetooth Low Energy Protocol Stack Sample Program Rev.1.20 (PDF | English, 日本語) R01AN1375
Bluetooth Low Energy Protocol Stack API Reference Manual: Basics Rev.1.19 (PDF | English, 日本語) R01UW0088

Development by Modem Configuration (Control from a Host MCU)

Title Document No.
Bluetooth Low Energy Protocol Stack rBLE Command Specification Rev.1.18 (PDF | English, 日本語) R01AN1376
Bluetooth® Low Energy Protocol Stack RL78/G14 Host Sample Rev.1.21 - Sample Code (ZIP | English, 日本語) R01AN2807
Bluetooth® Low Energy Protocol Stack Fast Prototyping Board Host Sample Rev.1.20 - Sample Code (ZIP | English, 日本語) R01AN4834
Bluetooth® Low Energy Protocol Stack RX113 Host Sample Rev.1.20 - Sample Code (ZIP | English, 日本語) R01AN3155
RL78/G1D Module Module Control Software (Including Module Firmware) Rev.1.11 - Sample Code (ZIP | English, 日本語) R01AN3362
QE for BLE: A Dedicated Tool for Bluetooth® low energy. Usage Guide Rev.1.00 - Sample Code (ZIP | English, 日本語) R20AN0429
Bluetooth® Low Energy Protocol Stack Host MCU Simple API for RL78/G14 Rev.1.00 - Sample Code (ZIP | English, 日本語) R01AN3784
Bluetooth® Low Energy Protocol Stack Host MCU Simple API for RX113 Rev.1.01 - Sample Code (ZIP | English, 日本語) R01AN3785
Bluetooth® Low Energy Protocol Stack BLE & LoRaWAN® Application Rev.1.00 - Sample Code (ZIP) R01AN5282

Development by Embedded Configuration (Application is Included in RL78/G1D)

Title Document No.
Bluetooth® low energy Protocol Stack Application Development Guide Rev.1.30 (PDF | English, 日本語) R01AN2768
Bluetooth® low energy Protocol Stack Embedded Configuration Sample Program Rev.1.20 - Sample Code (ZIP | English, 日本語) R01AN3319
Bluetooth® Low Energy Protocol Stack Sensor Application Rev.1.03 - Sample Code (ZIP | English, 日本語) R01AN4159

Serial Communication (Wired) to Wireless Communication

Title Document No.
Bluetooth® Low Energy Protocol Stack BLE Virtual UART Application Rev.1.20 - Sample Code (ZIP | English, 日本語) R01AN3130
BLE Virtual UART Application Android programming guide Rev.1.01 (PDF | English, 日本語) R01AN3842

Develop an Application for Human Interface Devices (HMI)

Title Part No.
Bluetooth® Low Energy Protocol Stack HOGP ASCII Text Keyboard Rev.1.00 - Sample Code (ZIP) R01AN5288

Manufacture of Beacon Product

Title Part No.
RL78/G1D Bluetooth® Beacon Applications Rev.1.00 (PDF | English, 日本語) R01AN4784
RL78/G1D Beacon Stack User's Manual Rev.2.10 (PDF | English, 日本語) R01UW0171
RL78/G1D Beacon Stack Basic Operation Sample Program Rev.2.20 - Sample Code (ZIP | English, 日本語) R01AN3045
RL78/G1D Beacon Stack Connecting and Updating Beacon Data Sample Program Rev.1.11 - Sample Code (ZIP | English, 日本語) R01AN3313

Application for Multi-Hop Operation

Title Part No.
RL78/G1D Beacon Stack Multi-Hop Feature (without Security) Rev.1.00 - Sample Code (ZIP | English, 日本語) R01AN4375
RL78/G1D Beacon Stack Multi-Hop Feature (with Security)* R01AN4466

*For the "RL78/G1D Beacon Stack Multi-Hop Feature (with Security)" version, please contact nearest Renesas sales or distributor.

Develop an Application to Connect with a Smartphone

Title Part No.
Bluetooth Low Energy Protocol Stack Case studies for good connectivity with smartphones Rev.1.20 (PDF | English, 日本語) R01AN4322

Other Bluetooth Resources

Bluetooth® Low Energy

Bluetooth Low Energy is designed for very low power operation and is optimized to short burst data transmission. It employs a robust frequency hopping spread spectrum method that transmits data over 40 channels to achieve reliable communication in the 2.4GHz frequency band.

RL78/G1D Evaluation Board

The RL78/G1D Evaluation Board is very flexible allowing the user to evaluate RL78/G1D Bluetooth LE MCU from the application angle. It has gained FCC, IC, CE, KC, and MIC (Japan) certifications.