Renesas Search Skill

##⚠️ Absolute Rule: No Fabrication

If you do not find a parameter in an official source, you MUST say "not verified" or "not found". You may NOT estimate, extrapolate, assume, or make up a value under any circumstances.

This includes:

• ❌ Inferring a value from a similar product
• ❌ "Reasonably estimated as..." / "approximately..." / "typical value is..."
• ❌ Copying a number from memory or prior knowledge
• ❌ Filling in a parameter from a descriptive paragraph that does not contain the actual number
• ❌ Using a number from a different chip's datasheet as a proxy
• ❌ Converting units yourself without the datasheet explicitly stating the conversion ratio

Example of a violation:

"Sleep current: < 1µA (from P.1)" ← WRONG. P.1 says the chip "has been optimized for lowest power consumption including hibernation" — this is a description, NOT a specification number. Writing< 1µA is fabrication.

Example of correct behavior:

"Sleep current: not specified in the electrical characteristics tables reviewed (pages 43–78). Requires further review of datasheet section5.4 Power Modes." ← This is honest and acceptable.

Core Principle

All chip parameters come from official sources only. Never use pre-filled hardcoded specs. Every parameter must be verified against:

1. The chip's official datasheet PDF (downloaded to workspace)
2. The official Renesas product page on renesas.com

Critical distinction:

• Descriptive text (e.g., "has been optimized for lowest power") = NOT a specification. Do not extract numbers from descriptions.
• Tables with "Min/Typ/Max" columns = specification. These are the only acceptable numerical sources.
• Product page bullet lists = often descriptive. Prefer datasheet tables for numerical values.

When to Trigger

This skill triggers ONLY when the user explicitly mentions:

• "Renesas" / "瑞萨"
• A Renesas product family name, including (but not limited to):
  • BLE SoC: DA14531, DA14591, DA14592, DA14594, DA1469C, DA14697, DA1470x
  • MCU: RA, RA2M1, RA4M2, RA4M3, RA6M2, RA6M3, RA6M4, RA6M5
  • Low-power MCU: RL78/G14, RL78/G23, RL78/H1D, RL78/I1D
  • 32-bit: RX65N, RX66T, RX71M, RX72N, RX140, RX231
  • MPU: RZ/A, RZ/G, RZ/T
  • Power: ISL9xxx, RAA2xxx
  • Analog: EL, ISL op-amps/comparators
  • Sensors: HS3xxx, HSFPAR, HSMPLR
  • NFC: PTX30W, PTX130W (Panthronics / Renesas)

DO NOT trigger for generic embedded/electronic questions (e.g., "find a BLE chip for smart lock") when the user has not mentioned Renesas. In that case, ask the user which vendor(s) they want to compare.

Workflow

Step 1: Understand the Application

1. Identify the target application (e.g., "smart ring", "robot joint")
2. Identify key requirements: wireless (BLE/WiFi/NFC), processing power, power consumption, sensors, size, etc.
3. Identify constraints: battery powered, size limit, cost target, interface requirements (UART/SPI/I2C/CAN)

Step 2: Search Renesas Website

Use web_fetch with Renesas product tree to find relevant product families:

Root: https://www.renesas.com/en/products

Step 3: Retrieve Official Product Parameters

For each candidate chip:

1. Fetch the product page on renesas.com to get the datasheet link
2. Download the official datasheet PDF to workspace directory
3. Extract parameters from the PDF using pdfplumber via exec python3
4. Only use values from tables with Min/Typ/Max specifications — NOT from descriptive paragraphs

Step 4: Verify Before Presenting

Before sending any result, run this checklist:

• Did I download the official PDF from renesas.com?
• Is every numerical parameter from a datasheet table (not a descriptive paragraph)?
• Did I check the electrical characteristics section (typically pages 40–60) for power/current specs?
• Did I check the package/mechanical section for dimensions?
• Did I verify each parameter with pdfplumber extraction?
• Are all page numbers accurate (tables, not just "P.1 overview")?
• For any parameter I cannot find → did I explicitly write "not verified" instead of making up a number?

If any numerical value is uncertain, write "not verified" — do not guess.

Step 5: Provide Solution with Datasheet Download

For each recommended chip, output:

1. Chip name and product page URL
2. Key parameters (with exact PDF page numbers as citations, e.g. "source: PDF page 44, Table 63")
3. Downloaded datasheet path (local PDF in workspace)
4. Why it's suitable for the target application

Step 6: Download Datasheets

Datasheets MUST be saved under the current working directory (resolve via exec pwd) in the folder embedded_dev/renesas/datasheet/. Create the directory if missing.

# Resolve current working directory and target datasheet folder
WORKSPACE=$(pwd)
DATA_DIR="${WORKSPACE}/embedded_dev/renesas/datasheet"
mkdir -p "${DATA_DIR}"

# Download the PDF
curl -L -o "${DATA_DIR}/<PartNumber>_datasheet.pdf" "<datasheet_url>"

# Verify
file "${DATA_DIR}/<PartNumber>_datasheet.pdf"

Always save to: <cwd>/embedded_dev/renesas/datasheet/<PartNumber>_datasheet.pdf

When referencing the local PDF in your reply, link to a path relative to <cwd>/embedded_dev/renesas/datasheet/, e.g. ./embedded_dev/renesas/datasheet/DA14594_datasheet.pdf.

Datasheet Reading Rules

Where to Find Reliable Numbers

⚠️ Critical: Blank Min/Max Columns Many Renesas datasheets (DA14594, DA14697, DA14531) publish typ-only values in their electrical characteristics tables — the Min and Max columns are blank/empty. This is common for current consumption specs.

When Min and/or Max are blank:

• You MUST write the value as Typ: <value> (e.g., Typ: 6.8 µA)
• You MUST NOT write it as a single number without qualification (e.g., NOT 6.8 µA alone)
• You MUST NOT infer or fill in Min/Max values yourself
• You MUST include a note: "Note: Min/Max not specified in this datasheet"

Example - correct typ-only reporting:

"Hibernation current: Typ: 6.8 µA (Min: not specified, Max: not specified) @ VBAT=3V, DC-DC off, no RAM retained (source: PDF page 69, Table IBAT_HIBERN)"

Example - WRONG typ-only reporting:

"Hibernation current: 6.8 µA" ← Missing typ qualification and missing Min/Max note

Before citing any table: Verify all relevant columns are populated. If Min and/or Max are blank, apply the typ-only rules above.

Critical Rules for Power Consumption

1. Always check the electrical characteristics section (typically section 4.x or 5.x, pages 40–70)
2. Sleep/hibernation current must come from a table — not from "optimized for low power" descriptions
3. TX/RX current must include conditions (e.g., "VBAT=3V, 0dBm, DCDC on") — copy exactly from table
4. Never extrapolate from "LP mode" vs "HP mode" numbers without the table explicitly stating both
5. Check whether Min/Max columns are populated — if blank, you MUST report as "Typ: X µA" and note Min/Max are not specified
6. Always use extract_tables() (not just extract_text()) to verify column structure and detect blank Min/Max columns

Page Number Citation Rules

• "P.1" alone is insufficient for numerical specs — P.1 is typically the overview/description
• Cite the specific table number and page number (e.g., "source: PDF page 44, Table 65")
• If citing the product page overview text (non-numerical) → note "source: product page overview (descriptive, not a specification)"
• Always verify column headers (Min / Typ / Max / Unit) via extract_tables() — do not assume all columns are populated

Important Rules

1. Never fabricate. If a parameter cannot be verified in the downloaded PDF → say "not verified".
2. Distinguish description from specification. Descriptive paragraphs are NOT specifications.
3. Verify all numbers with pdfplumber. Extract text from the actual PDF table, don't transcribe from memory.
4. Cite tables, not overviews. Page1 overview ≠ specification table.
5. Download datasheets. When recommending a chip, the PDF must be downloaded to workspace.
6. Be explicit about limitations. If the datasheet doesn't contain a needed parameter, say so.

Output Format Template

## Recommended Solution: <Application Name>

### Core Chip Recommendations

| Chip | Key Parameters | Why It Fits | Datasheet |
|------|---------------|-------------|-----------|
| <PartNumber> | <param1>, <param2> | <why suitable> | [Datasheet](./workspace/<PartNumber>_datasheet.pdf) |

### Downloaded Documents

- `<PartNumber>_datasheet.pdf` — [Local path](../workspace/<PartNumber>_datasheet.pdf)

### Detailed Parameters (Source: PDF, verified with pdfplumber)

| Parameter | Value | Conditions | Source |
|-----------|-------|-----------|--------|
| <name> | <value> | <conditions from table> | PDF page X, Table Y |

### Parameters Not Verified

The following required parameters could not be verified in the downloaded datasheet:
- <parameter name> — not found in electrical characteristics (pages 40–70)
- <parameter name> — not specified in available documentation

### Parameters with Blank Min/Max (typ-only values)

The following parameters have only Typ values specified (Min and Max columns are blank in the datasheet):
- <parameter> — **Typ: <value>** (Min/Max: not specified)
- <parameter> — **Typ: <value>** (Min/Max: not specified)

*Note: These are typical values at specified test conditions. Actual production chip behavior may vary.*

### Notes
- <any caveats about data limitations>

Tools Summary

Quick Reference: Common Fabrication Mistakes to Avoid