➀ Renesas launched the RZ/G3E 64-bit microprocessor for AI-driven HMI systems with quad-core Arm Cortex-A55 and Ethos-U55 NPU；
➁ Supports dual Full HD video, PCIe 3.0, USB 3.2 Gen2, and low-power modes (50mW standby)；
➂ Targets industrial IoT, healthcare, and smart buildings with enhanced edge computing and real-time sensing.
➀ Renesas launched three 650V GaN power transistors (TP65H030G4PRS/WS/QS) in TOLT, TO-247, and TOLL packages for server power supplies and e-mobility chargers, featuring silicon-compatible gate drive and enhanced thermal management;
➁ The Gen IV plus cascode design combines depletion-mode GaN HEMT and Si MOSFET, achieving 30mΩ on-resistance, a 4V threshold voltage, and 20% improvement in RDS(on)·Coss product;
➂ A 4.2kW totem-pole PFC evaluation kit (RTDTTP4200W066A-KIT) is provided, following Navitas Semiconductor's recent motor drive-focused GaN solution.
➀ Renesas launched SLG51003, a Power GreenPAK chip with three customizable LDOs, optimized for battery-powered devices and advanced sensor systems;
➁ It offers ultra-low output noise (16 µV), high power supply rejection (68 dB), and ±1% voltage accuracy, enhancing performance in smartphone cameras, drones, and automotive systems;
➂ Compact design reduces component count and addresses electrical noise challenges in applications like automotive ADAS and low-light imaging.
➀ Foxconn is reportedly bidding for Singapore-based UTAC to expand chip packaging capabilities, with a potential $3 billion deal;
➁ UK startup SCI Semiconductor raised £2.5M to develop CHERI-based secure microcontrollers, planning to expand its team in Sheffield;
➂ Nvidia partnered with Texas Instruments for 800Vdc data centers to enhance AI processor power efficiency, while Renesas abandoned SiC market plans due to Wolfspeed’s instability, and Dyson launched a slim vacuum cleaner with improved hair-cleaning features.
➀ This article introduces a ROS-based robot body controller reference design developed by Renesas Electronics Corporation. It provides engineers with a reliable solution for controlling multiple servos in robotic applications.
➁ The design features an RA6M5 microcontroller unit (MCU) with an Arm® Cortex®-M33 processor, enabling real-time control and efficient communication with connected devices.
➂ The reference design supports various communication interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, and Wi-Fi-based Pub/Sub, allowing seamless integration with ROS nodes, making it suitable for applications in logistics, defense, healthcare, and agriculture.
➀ Renesas Electronics Corporation has launched all-in-one solutions for managing lithium-ion battery packs in consumer products such as e-bikes, vacuum cleaners, robotics, and drones. These solutions, known as R-BMS F, come with pre-validated firmware that reduces the learning curve for developers and enables faster design of safe and power-efficient battery management systems.
➁ The R-BMS F solutions integrate fuel gauge ICs, a microcontroller, an analog battery front-end, pre-programmed firmware, software, development tools, and full documentation. Evaluation kits are now available for shipping.
➂ One major challenge in designing advanced power management solutions is the complexity of firmware development and validation. Renesas's R-BMS F system eliminates this process and offers market-ready power solutions that do not require specialized technical knowledge of MCU programming or advanced battery management design.
➀ A roundup of the latest electronics news from Embedded World 2024, covering automotive, military, telecoms, industrial, and consumer electronics sectors.
➁ Infineon is launching a RISC-V starter kit for automotive microcontrollers.
➂ NXP reveals MCX MCUs with Matter, Thread, Zigbee, and Bluetooth LE.
➀ Renesas Electronics Corporation has launched a new group of ultra-low-power MCUs named RA4L1, featuring advanced security and segment LCD support.
➁ These MCUs are powered by an 80-MHz Arm Cortex-M33 processor with TrustZone and consume minimal power, making them ideal for IoT applications like water meters, smart locks, and sensors.
➂ The MCUs offer a range of peripherals and come in various compact packages, supported by Renesas' Flexible Software Package (FSP) for simplified application development.
➀ Mouser is shipping a CO2 sensor module for air quality monitoring, the RRH47000, which is designed to meet various standards;
➁ The module is made by Renesas and includes a non-dispersive infrared sensor with automatic baseline calibration;
➂ It also features temperature and humidity sensors, and operates over a wide range of conditions.
➀ Honda unveiled two new electric vehicles at CES 2025: the Honda 0 Saloon and the Honda 0 SUV.
➁ A partnership with Renesas was announced, focusing on advanced processors for supporting advanced vehicle and AI functions.
