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.