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The Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor (DRP) is runtime-reconfigurable hardware that combines the flexibility and expansion capability of a software programmable CPU with the performance and efficiency of dedicated IP. 

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Renesas Electronics has announced four new RX651 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) supplied in ultra-small 64-pin BGA and LQFP packages. The new lineup expands Renesas’ popular RX651 MCU Group with a 64-pin (4.5x4.5mm) BGA package that reduces footprint size by 59% compared to the 100-pin LGA, and a 64-pin (10x10mm) LQFP that offers a 49% reduction versus the 100-pin LQFP.

Renesas Electronics has announced three new 15Mbps photocouplers designed to withstand the harsh operating environments of industrial and factory automation equipment. The trend toward higher voltage, compact systems is driving stricter International safety standards and eco-friendly solutions that require smaller ICs with lower power consumption.

Renesas has announced it has developed an AI accelerator that performs CNN (Convolutional Neural Network) processing at high speeds and low power to move towards the next generation of Renesas embedded AI (e-AI), which will accelerate increased intelligence of endpoint devices. A Renesas test chip featuring this accelerator has achieved the power efficiency of 8.8 TOPS/W (Note 1), which according to the company, is the industry's highest class of power efficiency.

Renesas Electronics has introduced the RX72M Group of RX microcontrollers (MCUs) featuring an EtherCAT slave controller for industrial Ethernet communication. The new flagship product group for the Renesas RX family offers a high performance, single-chip MCU solution with large memory capacities for industrial equipment requiring control and communication functions such as compact industrial robots, programmable logic controllers, remote I/O, and industrial gateways.

Supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, Renesas Electronics, has announced the development of a new flash memory technology that achieves larger memory capacities, higher readout speeds, and over-the-air (OTA) support for automotive microcontrollers (MCUs) using the next-generation 28nm process.

Supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, Renesas Electronics, has introduced the RX23E-A Group 32-bit RX microcontrollers (MCUs), combining high-precision analogue front end (AFE) and an MCU on a single chip, designed for manufacturing and test and measurement equipment applications that require high-precision measurements of analogue signals for temperature, pressure, weight, and flow.

Renesas Electronics has introduced the RX72T Group of 32-bit motor control microcontrollers (MCUs) with dedicated hardware accelerator IP to perform the complex, high speed computations required for motor control in robots and other industrial equipment. The RX72T Group delivers performance, achieving an 1160 CoreMark score as measured by EEMBC Benchmarks (Note 1) - the highest level for a 5V MCU operating at 200MHz.

Renesas has introduced its Material Detection Solution, which can detect materials or liquids easily and cost effectively without sensors by connecting electrodes using Renesas' RX130 capacitive touch-key MCUs. Replacing the sensors with this electrode approach contributes to lower BOM costs while enabling detection at multiple points using a single chip. This allows industrial equipment, OA equipment, and home appliance manufacturers to explore detection systems for cost-constrained applications.

Supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, Renesas Electronics, has introduced two touch-free user interface (UI) solutions to simplify the design of 2D and 3D control-based applications. Based on Renesas’ capacitive sensor microcontrollers (MCUs), the new solutions support the development of UI that allows users to operate home appliances, as well as industrial and OA equipment without touching the devices.

Supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, Renesas Electronics, has announced two new reference designs that simplify and speed the development of USB Power Delivery (PD3.0) and USB-C battery charging applications such as USB-C computing hubs, power banks, car chargers, SSD enclosures, point of sale (POS) printers, and desktop displays. 

Renesas’s acquisition of Integrated Device Technology has jumped its final regulatory hurdle. The companies have been notified by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) that the investigation of the companies’ proposed merger transaction is complete and that there are no unresolved national security concerns with respect to the transaction.

Renesas has announced the winners of its MCU Car Rally contest for university students, which was held at embedded world 2019. Thirty teams from universities all over Europe, comprising approximately 150 students and their tutors, participated in the challenge with each team developing a functioning model rally car that included sensors to detect a white line on the track and an RX MCU from Renesas. The lap times were recorded by a timing system based on the Renesas Synergy Platform.

Renesas Electronics has announced a pair of new encapsulated hybrid digital DC/DC PMBus power modules, the 10A ISL8280M and 15A ISL8282M. The hybrid digital power modules offer power density of 115mA/mm2 in a 12x11mm package, with up to 95% peak efficiency. They are complete single-channel, synchronous step-down regulated power supplies that operate over a wide input voltage range of 5-16V.

Renesas Electronics has introduced the RZ/G2 Group of 64-bit Arm Cortex-A57 and Cortex-A53-based microprocessors (MPUs) for industrial automation and building automation applications, as the second generation of the RZ/G Series. The four new RZ/G2 MPUs are supported by the Renesas RZ/G Linux Platform for industrial applications, bringing increased performance, reliability, security, and long term software support to mission-critical applications as well as standard applications with high quality requirements.

Supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, Renesas Electronics, has extended its high integration Renesas Synergy S5 microcontroller (MCU) series with the introduction of the entry-level S5D3 MCU Group. The four new S5D3 MCUs join the mid-range S5D5 and high-end S5D9 MCU Groups with similar S5 Series features integrated 120MHz Arm Cortex-M4 core and advanced security.

Renesas Electronics has announced it has implemented KNX protocol on its G3-PLC powerline communication (PLC) solution. Based on the Powerline Modem Solution, Renesas will demonstrate a proof of concept at embedded world, 26th-28th February 2019 in Nuremberg, Germany, Booth 1-310 (Hall 1), to illustrate how to implement KNX networks and take advantage of the flexibility and efficiency offered by modern G3-PLC technology while eliminating the need for new network cable deployment.

Renesas Electronics and Miromico have announced their collaboration that has produced the compact and low power FMLR-61-x-RSS3 module based on LoRa devices and wireless radio frequency technology. The new Miromico module enables customers to connect easily to LoRaWAN-based networks that are mushrooming across Europe. The new module employs the innovative Renesas Synergy Platform, giving customers access to microcontrollers and a large production-grade software package.

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