Can Your MCU Provide Advanced Security for Low-Power Designs?

Can Your MCU Provide Advanced Security for Low-Power Designs?

As automation and IoT become part of our daily lives, advanced security in low-power devices has become increasingly important to ensure building safety, prevent intruders from entering homes, and protect users from any data modification or leakage. The RA4L1 MCU is designed to bring higher security to low-power devices. The RA4L1 utilizes Renesas Electronics’ advanced … Read more

Renesas Electronics Introduces New Capacitive Touch Functionality in Ultra-Low Power RA0 Series MCUs

Renesas Electronics Introduces New Capacitive Touch Functionality in Ultra-Low Power RA0 Series MCUs

Recently, Renesas Electronics announced the launch of the RA0L1 microcontroller (MCU) product line based on the Arm® Cortex®-M23 processor. The RA0L1 microcontroller operates with a mode current as low as 2.9mA and a sleep mode current of only 0.92mA. Its fast wake-up feature reduces standby power consumption to 0.25μA, achieving a 90% reduction compared to … Read more

Renesas Releases RUHMI Toolkit for AI Model Deployment on NPU

Renesas Releases RUHMI Toolkit for AI Model Deployment on NPU

Andrew Su is a senior technical expert in the AI product direction at Renesas Electronics China, responsible for product definition and operation of AI-related products and technical solutions for the Chinese market. What is RUHMI? With the launch of the new high-performance RA8P1 microcontroller integrated with the Ethos-U55 NPU and Arm Cortex-M85 CPU core, Renesas … Read more

Has Renesas Electronics Fulfilled Its Growth Commitment to Altium?

Has Renesas Electronics Fulfilled Its Growth Commitment to Altium?

Since Renesas Electronics completed its acquisition of Altium for $5.91 billion in 2024, there has been significant interest in whether this PCB design software company can deliver on its growth commitments made at the time of acquisition, supported by the semiconductor giant. After all, this transaction came at a notable premium, exceeding Autodesk’s $3.9 billion … Read more

Renesas Electronics: The ‘Super Puzzle’ of the Chip Industry

Renesas Electronics: The 'Super Puzzle' of the Chip Industry

From Philips Heritage to Semiconductor Giant: The Transformation Journey of NXP From Siemens’ Castoff to Europe’s Chip King: Infineon’s Comeback Logic From Gaming to AI: How NVIDIA Transformed from a Graphics Card Manufacturer to a Computing Powerhouse in 30 Years Lessons from TI’s Development Path: How Analog Chip Companies Navigate Cycles for Growth From Motorola … Read more

IMDT Launches New SOM and SBC Edge AI Products Powered by Renesas RZ/V2N Processor

IMDT Launches New SOM and SBC Edge AI Products Powered by Renesas RZ/V2N Processor

Global leader in visual and artificial intelligence solutions, IMDT, has announced the launch of its latest System on Module (SOM) and Single Board Computer (SBC) products: IMDT V2N SOM and IMDT V2N SBC. These platforms are built on the newly released Renesas RZ/V2N processor, providing cost-effective and energy-efficient solutions for developers looking to accelerate AI-driven … Read more

When Microcontrollers Meet Zephyr: Bridging the Gap in Embedded Development!

When Microcontrollers Meet Zephyr: Bridging the Gap in Embedded Development!

Source | Renesas Embedded Encyclopedia Zephyr has developed rapidly in recent years, and many products in the Internet of Things and smart terminals have already deployed the Zephyr operating system. Today, in conjunction with Renesas RA series microcontrollers, I will discuss the features, advantages, and applications of Zephyr. 1 What is Zephyr? Zephyr is an … Read more

Live Review | Renesas elexcon 2025 In-Depth Sharing: Electronic Integration + Intelligence Empowering the AI Revolution

Live Review | Renesas elexcon 2025 In-Depth Sharing: Electronic Integration + Intelligence Empowering the AI Revolution

elexcon 2025 As artificial intelligence technology continues to extend to the edge, lightweight and low-power edge AI is becoming a focal point in the industry. During elexcon 2025, Huaqiang Electronic Network hosted a special live broadcast titled “Electronic Integration + Intelligence Empowering the AI Revolution“. Su Yong, a senior expert from Renesas Embedded Processor Division, … Read more

Renesas Electronics ADAS Technology Director Ying Yichen: R-Car Automotive ADAS Applications

Renesas Electronics ADAS Technology Director Ying Yichen: R-Car Automotive ADAS Applications

July 22-23, the “2020 First Software Defined Vehicle Summit Forum” hosted by Gaishi Automotive and supported by Shanghai International Automotive City was officially held. This forum mainly discusses the latest innovative concepts, technological trends, and practical challenges in the field of software-defined vehicles, aiming to explore the future development of the industry. Below is the … Read more