Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RA2L2 microcontroller (MCU) group with ultra-low power consumption and the industry’s first support for the new UCB-C Revision 2.4 standard. Based on a 48-MHz Arm Cortex M23 processor, the new MCUs offer a rich feature set that makes them ideal for portable devices and PC peripherals such as gaming mice and…
Renesas launches 64-bit RZ/A3M with built-in 12 8MB memory
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced a new high-performance microprocessor (MPU) in the RTOS-based RZ/A series that meets the growing demands of advanced human-machine interface (HMI) systems. The new RZ/A3M MPU comes with large SDRAM, SRAM, and RTOS support to facilitate the seamless execution of complex tasks and real-time graphical displays. The RZ/A3M drives video and camera…
Renesas Electronics announces MCUs with 128KB flash memory and 16KB SRAM
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduces the RA0E2 microcontroller Group based on the Arm Cortex-M23 processor. These new devices deliver 2.8mA current consumption in active mode and 0.89mA in sleep mode, with power dropping to 0.25µA in Software Standby mode. The integrated high-speed on-chip oscillator enables fast wake-up capabilities, allowing the MCUs to remain in low-power mode…
Renesas video processor integrates CRC, Parity, BIST safety mechanisms in single package
Renesas Electronics Corporation has released the RAA278830 Video Diagnostics Bridge IC, a dual Low-Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS) LCD video processor. The device integrates features for ISO 26262-compliant ASIL B automotive display systems, including heads-up-displays, digital instrument clusters, camera monitor systems, and electronic mirrors. The RAA278830 addresses automotive safety requirements with multiple functional safety features built…
Reneas Electronics’ MCU integrates 512 kb Flash memory with segment LC controller
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RA4L1 microcontroller (MCU) group, including 14 new devices with ultra-low power consumption, advanced security features, and segment LCD support. Based on an 80-MHz Arm Cortex M33 processor with TrustZone support, the new MCUs deliver an unmatched combination of performance, features, and power savings that enable designers to address a myriad…
Renesas battery charger IC handles 2-7 cell configuration
Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced two new ICs for Extended Power Range (EPR) USB Power Delivery (PD): the RAA489118 buck-boost battery charger and the RAA489400 USB Type-C port controller. The RAA489118 operates as either a battery charger supporting two to seven battery cells in series or as a voltage regulator supporting 30V input and 30V…
Dual-core processing unit for single-chip robot control
Renesas Electronics Corporation launched the RZ/T2H, the highest-performance microprocessor (MPU) offered by Renesas for industrial equipment. Thanks to its powerful application processing and real-time performance, the RZ/T2H is capable of high-speed, high-precision control of industrial robot motors for up to 9 axes. It supports a variety of network communications including Industrial Ethernet on a single…
Renesas DDR5 chipset reaches 12,800 MT/s transfer speed
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced that it has delivered the industry’s first complete memory interface chipset solutions for the second-generation DDR5 Multi-Capacity Rank Dual In-Line Memory Modules (MRDIMMs). The new DDR5 MRDIMMs are needed to keep pace with the ever-increasing memory bandwidth demands of Artificial Intelligence (AI), High-Performance computing (HPC), and other data center applications. They…
Renesas signal processor integrates 32-bit core with IO protocol stack
Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced two new semiconductor solutions for the IO-Link market: the CCE4511 four-channel IO-Link master IC and the ZSSC3286 IO-Link ready dual-channel resistive sensor signal conditioner IC. IO-Link, a digital communication protocol used in industrial automation, enables communication between sensors, actuators, and other automation system devices. The technology provides real-time data, diagnostics,…
Renesas introduces compact sensor module for indoor air quality monitoring
Renesas Electronics Corporation has launched an all-in-one sensor module designed for indoor air quality monitoring. The RRH62000 integrates multiple sensor parameters in a compact design, allowing it to accurately detect different particle sizes, volatile organic compounds, and harmful gases. The module features a Renesas microcontroller (MCU) that provides an intelligent sensor management solution for a…
Renesas introduces AI software tools tailored industrial and automotive sectors
Renesas Electronics Corporation has launched Reality AI Explorer Tier, a complimentary version of Reality AI Tools software tailored for developing AI and TinyML solutions in the industrial, automotive, and commercial sectors. Reality AI Explorer Tier grants users access to a comprehensive, self-guided evaluation sandbox. It includes the full suite of Reality AI Tools features for…
Renesas MCUs with FOTA support for smart energy management
Renesas Electronics Corporation has launched the RA2A2 microcontroller (MCU) Group powered by the Arm Cortex-M23 processor. These new low-power devices feature a 24-bit Sigma-Delta analog-to-digital converter (SDADC) and an innovative dual-bank code flash with a bank swap function, facilitating firmware over-the-air (FOTA) updates for smart energy management, building automation, medical devices, consumer electronics, and other…
Renesas introduces RISC-V based MCUs with internally developed core
Renesas Electronics Corporation has introduced the industry’s inaugural general-purpose 32-bit RISC-V-based microcontrollers (MCUs) featuring an internally developed CPU core. While many MCU providers have recently collaborated in investment alliances to propel RISC-V product development, Renesas has independently designed and tested a new RISC-V core, now integrated into a commercial product available worldwide. The new R9A02G021…
Renesas launches single-chip MPU for next-gent robotics with vision AI and real-time control
Renesas Electronics Corporation has expanded its popular RZ Family of microprocessors (MPUs) with a new device targeting high-performance robotics applications. Offering the highest levels of performance within the family, the RZ/V2H enables both vision AI and real-time control capabilities. The device comes with a new generation of Renesas proprietary AI accelerator, DRP (Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor)-AI3,…
Renesas develops embedded processor technology for enhanced speed and efficiency in vision AI MPUs
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the development of embedded processor technology that enables higher speeds and lower power consumption in microprocessor units (MPUs) that realize advanced vision AI. The newly developed technologies are as follows: (1) A dynamically reconfigurable processor (DRP)-based AI accelerator that efficiently processes lightweight AI models and (2) Heterogeneous architecture technology that enables…
Renesas to acquire PCB design software leader Altium to make electronics design accessible to broader market an accelerate innovation
Renesas Electronics Corporation and Altium Limited announced they have entered into a Scheme Implementation Agreement (“SIA”) for Renesas to acquire Altium by way of a Scheme of Arrangement under Australian law (“Scheme”). Under the terms of the transaction, subject to satisfaction of a number of conditions, Renesas will acquire all outstanding shares of Altium for…
Video decoder from Renesas enables low-cost cables and connectors to transmit HD video
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the newest device in its Automotive HD Link (AHL) portfolio that enables automotive manufacturers to deliver high-definition video over low-cost cables and connectors. The new RAA279974 4-channel AHL video decoder processes four input sources simultaneously, making it an economical solution for surround-view and multi-camera applications. Renesas’ AHL technology uses a modulated…
Ready Partner Network now extends across all Renesas’ MCUs and MPUs
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, is expanding its Renesas Ready Partner Network to include commercial-grade, performance-optimized building blocks for its RZ Family of microprocessors (MPUs). The MPUs feature 106 new partners and 160 building block solutions. The trusted technology partnership program has grown in the last three years to more than…
Renesas enhances RISC-V embedded processing portfolio
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has introduced the industry’s first RISC-V MCU specifically optimized for advanced motor-control systems. The new solution enables customers to benefit from a ready-to-use, turnkey solution for motor-control applications, with no development cost. Customers benefit from reduced time to market and cost reductions with the delivery of…
Renesas launches new MPUs for advanced industrial Ethernet communication
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the RZ/N2L microprocessor units (MPUs) for industrial Ethernet communication that make it easy to add network functionality to industrial equipment and devices. The RZ/N2L complies with many industry-standard specifications and protocols to facilitate the development of industrial automation devices that require real-time capabilities. The…