YH8SPB Renesas Electronics America, YH8SPB Datasheet - Page 4

• Manufacturer Part Number: YH8SPB
• Description: DEMO PLATFORM H8/300H 10MHZ
• Manufacturer: Renesas Electronics America
• Series: H8®r
• Type: MCUr

Specifications of YH8SPB

• Contents: Demo Board
• For Use With/related Products: R8C/Tiny
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant

In all likelihood, the root cause of bad user-experience problems is the limited resources allotted
to the design of the kits, which have to sell at low prices or are free. The typical solution, a Quick
Start Guide (QSG) generally helps somewhat, yet it typically has its own set of problems. First
the term “Quick” emphatically states that no specific instructions will be given on ways to
accomplish complicated procedures. Secondly, a QSG cannot provide in-depth explanations
about tool operation without becoming too long. Clearly, a better alternative to contemporary
evaluation kits was needed.
2. Checklist for Creating the Platform
When the development of the Renesas Subatomic Particle board began, the focus was placed
equally on the hardware and software. Specifically, the following checklist was created to ensure
a better solution that engineers could use to evaluate MCUs and MPUs and their associated
support tools:
3. Introducing the Subatomic Particle Board Demonstration Platform
The end result of the development efforts, which were guided by the preceding checklist, is the
Renesas Subatomic Particle Board (SPB) demonstration platform, a new concept that obsoletes
the previous norm in evaluation kits. While giving engineers a much more pleasant and
3. Hardware didn’t operate correctly or required additional components, such as a power
4. Hardware and software components failed to operate with one another.
5. Large number of shunts and jumpers were required, which could be lost and or
6. Hardware that was overly simple, or unnecessarily complex, for assessing the target
7. Example code and projects (when supplied) often were remedial and provided little
8. Setup and startup instructions were cumbersome, unclear, or incomplete.
9. There was no explanation of the IDE and/or toolchain — despite the fact that their
10. Often it was necessary to call the device manufacturer for help before getting the kit’s
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supply and cables.
improperly positioned, thereby leading to future configuration problems.
MCU or MPU.
insight into device and tool performance and capabilities.
operation wasn’t nearly as intuitive as might be expected — creating delays and
annoyance.
system board to work.
Develop an interactive software tutorial to replace the Quick Start Guide.
Write good software and test it.
Make project code complete and useful.
Make the installation process as easy as possible by minimizing user input and making
the install software more intelligent.
Minimize the “dead time” during the installation by providing users with an overview of
Renesas and what they should expect from the new Demonstration Platform.
Make the evaluation board in the Demonstration Platform a “living item” that can be
updated with new code and interactive software to keep it current and extend its lifetime.
Provide instructional videos covering both software tools AND hardware devices.
Inform the user about third-party choices for development tools, IP, and more.
Provide “Next Steps,” such as device samples, ways to buy development systems, and
improved methods for searching for specific part numbers.
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