This blog post describes many of the new, more advanced features that are included with the Cyclone FX Universal. Current users of the legacy Cyclone for Renesas may also wish to take advantage of PEmicro's Cyclone Trade-In Program. It can provide a substantial discount when transitioning to the latest hardware.

SUPPORTED DEVICES:

• R8C Family
• RL78 Family (Rev. C Only)
• RH850 Family (Rev. C Only)
• RX600 (Rev. C Only)
• M16C and M16C/80 Family
• M32C Family
• H8 and H8S/Tiny Family

• Multiple Communications Interfaces
  USB, Serial, and Ethernet interfaces.

• On-Board Storage
  The Cyclone for Renesas may be pre-programmed with a non-volatile programming image and controlled via the LCD/Buttons or remotely from a PC. Stand-alone programming operation does not require a PC

• Multiple Image Support
  Multiple programming images may be stored in Cyclone memory. Learn more about managing multiple images in our Expert's Corner

• LCD Display
  An LCD menu display, in conjunction with the status LEDs and buttons, allows stand-alone control and configuration of the Cyclone.

Cyclone for Renesas LCD Menu 

• Stand-alone Operation

  
  

• PC Controlled Stand-alone Programming

  
  

• User Controlled Stand-alone Programming

  
  

• Third-party API

  
  

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•  Software
  Highly intuitive configuration software and automated control software.
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•  Power Supply/Cables
  Ships with a power supply, communications interface cables, and target connection cables for a variety of microcontrollers.
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•  CompactFlash Activation
  Expand the Cyclone's memory by activating the CompactFlash expansion port.
  
  
•  Cyclone Automated Programming Package
  .DLL that allows control of multiple Cyclones, dynamic data programming, access to multiple programming images, and more.

1. Host PC Command Packet Launches Programming
2. Cyclone Image Programmed To Target
3. Cyclone Recovers Successful Result Or Error To PC

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 Stand-alone Operation
One of the Cyclone's best features is its ability to work in a pre-configured, stand-alone mode. This ability is very useful for tasks like upgrading firmware in the field, or programming target boards on production lines. In this mode, the user pre-configures the Cyclone with an image that is to be programmed into the target hardware. Once the Cyclone is configured, the programming process may be initiated from the Host PC or by an operator in the field.

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 PC Controlled Stand-alone Programming
In this mode, an image has already been programmed into the Cyclone. The PC launches the programming process with a simple command packet. Flash programming occurs directly from the Cyclone image to the target. The result is sent back to the host computer. As part of the command packet, dynamic data such as a serial number may be added to the fixed image being programmed into the target.

• Multiple Cyclone Control
• Error Detection
• Dynamic Data Programming
• Image Maintenance

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 User Controlled Stand-alone Programming
When detached from a PC, the Cyclone can still operate as a stand-alone programmer. The buttons are used to launch the programming process, and the LEDs display the status of the programming operation. This is ideal for short programming runs or for field updates, where having a PC may not be desirable.