Datasheet
How to Use This Manual
1. Purpose and Target Readers
This manual is designed to provide the user with an understanding of the hardware functions and electrical
characteristics of the MCU. It is intended for users designing application systems incorporating the MCU. A basic
knowledge of electric circuits, logical circuits, and MCUs is necessary in order to use this manual.
The manual comprises an overview of the product; descriptions of the CPU, system control functions, peripheral
functions, and electrical characteristics; and usage notes.
Particular attention should be paid to the precautionary notes when using the manual. These notes occur
within the body of the text, at the end of each section, and in the Usage Notes section.
The revision history summarizes the locations of revisions and additions. It does not list all revisions. Refer
to the text of the manual for details.
The following documents apply to the M16C/29 Group. Make sure to refer to the latest versions of these documents.
The newest versions of the documents listed may be obtained from the Renesas Technology Web site.
Document Type Description Document Title Document No.
Hardware manual Hardware specifications (pin assignments, 
memory maps, peripheral function 
specifications, electrical characteristics, timing 
charts) and operation description
Note: Refer to the application notes for details on 
using peripheral functions.
M16C/29 Group 
Hardware Manual
This hardware 
manual
Software manual Description of CPU instruction set M16C/60, 
M16C/20, 
M16C/Tiny Series 
Software Manual
REJ09B0137
Application note Information on using peripheral functions and 
application examples
Sample programs
Information on writing programs in assembly 
language and C
Available from Renesas 
Technology Web site.
Renesas 
technical update
Product specifications, updates on documents, 
etc.










