What options do I have from 3rd Parties?
Segger makes a nice M16C family programmer that works with or without a PC!
http://www.segger.com/flasher5.html
This device holds the program in it's own memory so field reprogramming of devices is much simpler, and doesn't require a serial or USB connection when on-site at the installation.
Direct Insight sells a Debugger/Programmer that can operate stand alone. It works with a wide variety of SH chips (SH1, SH2, SH3, SH4, etc.)
http://www.directinsight.co.uk/microcontroller/renesas-sh.html

