In the rapidly evolving world of electronics, building custom circuits quickly and efficiently is the key to staying ahead. Traditional circuit designs can be time-consuming and challenging, often requiring engineers to swap out components to refine and optimize their systems. The QCIOT-SLG46826POCZ evaluation board is here to streamline your workflow and help you solve these problems more efficiently. Built around Renesas' GreenPAK™ SLG46826V programmable mixed-signal matrix, this board enables you to prototype quickly, iterate frequently, and optimize designs with minimal hardware changes.
What is the QCIOT-SLG46826POCZ Evaluation board?
The QCIOT-SLG46826POCZ board is centered on Renesas' SLG46826V GreenPAK IC, a low-power, in-system programmable mixed-signal component. It allows engineers to build custom circuit designs by configuring its non-volatile memory (NVM) to set up interconnect logic, I/O pins, and macrocells. This level of integration eliminates the need for bulky external components, saving you space on your PCB and reducing power consumption.
The board is solely designed for easy integration. Its Pmod™ connectors let you connect the board to virtually any MCU evaluation kit with support for the I²C interface. Pmod connectors on both sides allow for daisy-chaining multiple boards, meaning you can scale up your design without having to worry about signal conflicts or compatibility issues. With dual voltage support (3.3V and 1.8V) the board ensures seamless interfacing between devices operating on different power levels which proves to be perfect for mixed-signal environments.
A major advantage of the QCIOT-SLG46826POCZ board is its support for in-system programmability (ISP) that allows you to reconfigure the SLG46826V hardware configuration directly through software without the hassle of removing or replacing hardware. This makes it possible to refine and adjust designs as project needs evolve, streamlining the prototyping process. Taking this flexibility further, the board also supports runtime configuration changes, enabling engineers to make dynamic changes to the GreenPAK configuration even during operation. This ensures that your system can respond to new inputs or application needs without the need to be powered down or physically reprogrammed. Need to rapidly iterate through design cycles? The board's multi-time programmability (MTP) ensures that you can reprogram the SLG46826V as often as you need. No more starting from scratch every time you adjust your design. This proves to be particularly valuable when working on prototypes or in environments where you need to evaluate multiple configurations before settling on your final design.
Programming with e² studio: Hardware Reconfiguration Using Software
One of the most powerful features of the QCIOT-SLG46826POCZ board is its ability to reconfigure hardware using software. By leveraging Renesas' e² studio, engineers can program and modify the SLG46826V through a graphical user interface (GUI) or by writing custom code. It allows you to export NVM data from your GreenPAK design file and flash it directly onto the SLG46826V. This approach allows for quick iterations of your design, making it easy to evaluate different configurations with the same hardware.
The Go Configure™ Software Hub also integrates with e² studio, enabling you to visually configure the IC without having to write extensive code. This makes it simple to customize and optimize your designs based on specific project requirements.
The Power of GreenPAK
At the heart of the board is the SLG46826V GreenPAK IC. This versatile IC packs multiple analog and digital functions into a small, low-power footprint. GreenPAK ICs offer significant advantages by consolidating functions, reducing the need for external components, and lowering the overall BOM cost. Whether you are designing for analog logic control, or developing IoT systems, GreenPAK can drastically reduce PCB size, power consumption, and development time.
Daisy Chain Configuration
Ready to Accelerate Your Next Project?
The QCIOT-SLG46826POCZ board is more than just a prototyping tool. It is a bridge to faster development, easier integration, and better results. Whether you are an experienced engineer or a developer new to mixed-signal design, this evaluation board simplifies your path from concept to prototype.
Ready to dive in? Here are the next steps to get started:
QCIOT-SLG46826POCZ Evaluation Board Manual: Explore the hardware setup and get started with your first prototype.
SLG46824/6 MTP RA MCU Programming Example: Learn how to program the SLG46826V with real-world firmware examples.
GreenPAK Cookbook: Discover advanced configurations and applications for GreenPAK ICs.