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Renesas Electronics Announces USB 2.0 Hub Controller Chip with Battery Charging Function

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, May 22, 2013 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the development of the µPD720115 USB 2.0 hub controller chip, which supports simultaneous USB communication and charging of portable devices such as smartphones and tablet PCs via a single USB connector.

NLT Technologies Expands Mid-Size Offerings for Industrial Display Applications; New 15.6-inch and 19.0-inch LCD Modules With LED Backlights Deliver Superior Viewability, Reliability and Low-Power Operation

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:13:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 15, 2013 - Renesas Electronics America, Inc., the sales and marketing channel in the Americas for NLT Technologies Ltd., (NLT), today introduced two new amorphous-silicon thin-film-transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) modules, a 15.6-inch (39.6 centimeters diagonal) model and a 19.0-inch (48 centimeters diagonal) model. The new modules incorporate white LED backlights for use in industrial display applications, this combination of the company’s distinguished LCD panel technology and white LED backlight system enables superior product features and reliability. The LED backlight system also contributes to a lower environmental impact, due to the design for low power consumption and because LED is mercury free.

NLT Technologies Expands Touch Panel Technology Family with New Projected Capacitive Touch Panels

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:13:00 GMT

Santa Clara, Calif., May 14, 2013 -- Renesas Electronics America Inc., a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions and authorized display representative in the Americas for NLT Technologies (NLT), has expanded its touch panel technology portfolio with the successful development of nine mid-size color LCD modules with factory installed projected capacitive (PCAP) touch panel technology. Ranging from 6.5- to 15.0-inches in size, the new LCD modules offer the increased durability, smooth operator interface, multi-touch functionality and clear image quality required for use in touch-panel displays designed for industrial and professional applications, such as factory automation and test and measurement, as well as medical equipment and in-flight entertainment systems.

Renesas Electronics America Adds Powerful Debugging and Enhanced Usability with Next-Generation of e2studio Integrated Development Environment

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:13:00 GMT

Santa Clara, Calif., May 14, 2013 – Renesas Electronics America, a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced an enhanced version of its Eclipse-based integrated development environment (IDE), e2studio, designed to provide a flexible development platform for its market-leading microcontrollers (MCUs). e2studio version 2.0 offers a variety of new features, including support for the new Renesas RX100 series of MCUs with True Low PowerTM technology, a new Performance Analysis view and a project import function that allows existing CubeSuite+ projects for RX MCUs to be easily imported into the IDE.

Renesas Electronics America, Micrium and IAR Systems Bring Expanded RTOS and Middleware Bundle to Embedded Developers on IAR Systems Tools Platform

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:06:00 GMT

Santa Clara, Calif., Foster City, Calif., May 13, 2013 – The leading microcontroller (MCU) supplier in the Americas, the leading embedded software solution provider and the world’s leading supplier of development tools for embedded systems are expanding the Power of Two offer with IAR Embedded Workbench for RX and RL78, providing a bundle of high-quality MCUs, software and tools for embedded developers working with the Renesas MCUs.

Renesas Electronics America Announces Expanded Ecosystem for RX100 Family of MCUs

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:05:00 GMT

Santa Clara, Calif. May 9, 2013 – Renesas Electronics America, a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today (MCUs) with True Low PowerTM technology and on-chip connectivity. The tools and middleware solutions, from leading technology partners including IAR Systems, SEGGER Microcontroller, Micrium, Express Logic, CMX, RoweBots, and FreeRTOS, make it easier and faster to design products based on RX100 MCUs, including devices for mobile healthcare, internet of things, smart meters, sensors/detector, and industrial and building automation applications.

Renesas Electronics Announces Changes in Representative Directors and the Titles

Thu, 9 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, May 9, 2013 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723, Renesas), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, made the following decisions at a meeting of the Board of Directors held today on the nomination of part of a candidate for the Member of the Board to be submitted for approval at the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held in June 2013 and the changes in its Representative Directors as well as the titles to be officially appointed at a meeting of the Board of Directors scheduled after the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders.

Renesas Electronics Leapfrogs to top of the Microcontroller Market in the Americas

Mon, 06 May 2013 20:20:00 GMT

Santa Clara, Calif., May 6, 2013 – It’s official. Renesas Electronics America, a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has taken the lead as the top microcontroller (MCU) supplier in the Americas. According to an IHS iSuppli 2012 Semiconductor Market Shares Report released this year, Renesas Electronics leapfrogged the competition to win 24 percent share in the Americas market. Already the worldwide MCU leader, this win solidifies the company’s role as the top MCU supplier in the Americas for the first time.

Renesas Electronics to Release Intelligent Power Device for IGBT Drive with Micro-Isolator for Reduced System Footprint and High Reliability

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, April 25, 2013 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the development of the R2A25110KSP intelligent power device of isolated IGBT driver for use in electric and hybrid vehicle power inverters. Incorporating newly developed Micro-Isolator isolation technology exclusive to Renesas Electronics, the R2A25110KSP makes it possible to build more highly reliable and compact systems for today’s demanding automotive applications.

Renesas Electronics First to Achieve UL Certification of Hardware Safety Features for UL 60730-1 Compliance

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:44:00 GMT

Santa Clara, Calif., April 24, 2013 – Renesas Electronics America, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that its RL78 MCU Family has received certification for the UL60730 standard for its hardware safety features. The RL78 family of MCUs is designed to deliver performance and power-efficiency while incorporating advanced on-chip peripherals, enabling customers to build compact and energy-efficient systems at lower cost. This value paired with the extensive support for safety standards makes the products ideal for appliance applications such as white goods.

Renesas Electronics America Showcases Latest Signal Chain Solutions Enabling the Smart Society at DESIGN West 2013

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:10:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 18, 2013 – Renesas Electronics America Inc., a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, will showcase its embedded semiconductor expertise at DESIGN West, formerly the Embedded Systems Conference Silicon Valley, April 22-25, at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, Calif. Demonstrations in booth #1507 will highlight the company’s signal chain solutions designed to enable a Smart Society. These include microcontroller (MCU)-based solutions optimized for applications such as smart energy, as well as industrial, wireless connectivity, and automotive. Renesas will also showcase its EE Times and EDN ACE Award nominated products: the Future Electronics Energy Harvesting Platform featuring an RL78 microcontroller and the RAA20770X Series of mini-POL converters.

Renesas Electronics Adds Miniaturization, Power-Savings Enhancements to the RL78 Family of Ultra Low Power Microcontrollers

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara, Calif., April 17, 2013 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has developed the RL78/G10 Group as low pin count versions of the RL78/G1x Series of microcontrollers (MCUs) that feature excellent low-power operation as well as superb processing performance with on-chip flash memory capacities from 1 to 4 KB in 10-pin SSOP (Shrink Small Outline Package) and 16-pin SSOP packages. These MCUs are optimal for consumer products such as small appliances.

Renesas Electronics Introduces Industry’s First 32-Bit Microcontrollers with True Low Power and USB Connectivity

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:06:00 GMT

Santa Clara, Calif., April 16, 2013 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, has introduced the first in its RX100 Series of microcontrollers (MCUs)—the RX111 Group, which is the market’s first 32-bit MCU to feature True Low Power™ as well as fast wake up, zero wait state flash, multiple safety functions and integrated USB 2.0 host, device and on-the-go (OTG) support. The new device group extends the True Low Power™ features of the Renesas 8/16-bit RL78 MCU Series to the 32-bit product line up, offering greater device scalability. Designed to support a broad range of markets, the new RX111 devices deliver a combination of ultra low power consumption, on-chip connectivity and superior performance at attractive price points for low-end 32-bit embedded applications including mobile healthcare, smart meters, sensors/detectors, and industrial and building automation.

Renesas Electronics America VP of Engineering to Highlight Automotive Technologies at Electronics and Electric Vehicles Seminar

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 17:06:00 GMT

Santa Clara, Calif., April 2, 2013 – Renesas Electronics America Inc., a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that Ranjit Deshpande, vice president of Engineering, will address electric vehicle (EV) design at the Automobile Electronics & Electric Vehicles Seminar. Jointly sponsored by the IEEE Silicon Valley Chapter of the Consumer Electronics Society and the Chinese American Semiconductor Professional Association (CASPA), the seminar is designed to help identify and promote the next waves of technology innovation in Silicon Valley and around the world. The event will take place on April 3, 6:00-9:00 p.m. PT, at the Cadence Auditorium, 2665 Seely Ave., San Jose, Calif.

Renesas Electronics Announces R-Car H2, Offering Highest CPU and Graphics Performance for the Automotive Infotainment Market

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:40:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, March 25, 2013 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, and Renesas Mobile Corporation, a leading supplier of advanced cellular semiconductor solutions and platforms today announced the availability of a new member of the R-Car Series of automotive Systems-on-Chip (SoCs). Capable of delivering more than 25,000 DMIPS, the R-Car H2 provides high performance and state-of-the-art 3D graphics capabilities for high-end multimedia and navigation automotive systems. The R-Car H2 is powered by the ARM® Cortex™A-15 quad-core configuration running an additional ARM® Cortex™A-7 quad-core—the industry's first implementation of a Quad ARM® Cortex A15 and the big.LITTLE processing technique in an automotive SoC.

Renesas Electronics America Announces Stream API License Program

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:39:00 GMT

Renesas Electronics America, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the launch of the Renesas’ stream Application Programming Interface (API) license program for implementation externally.

Renesas Electronics Reaches a Definitive Agreement to Transfer its Subsidiaries' Back-End Facilities and Others to J-Devices

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:25:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, March 19, 2013 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723, “Renesas”), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that Renesas and J-Devices Corporation (“J-Devices”) signed a definitive agreement (“DA”) to transfer Renesas subsidiaries' back-end facilities and others to J-Devices following a Memorandum of Understanding which was announced on January 30, 2013 in the news release “Renesas Electronics and J-Devices Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Transfer of Back-End Facilities”.

Renesas Electronics America to Showcase Power Solutions Enabling the Smart Society at APEC 2013

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:46:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 18, 2013 — Renesas Electronics America Inc., a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, will showcase several of its power technologies at the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC), March 17-21, taking place at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif. Demonstrations in booth #608 will highlight the company's power solutions portfolio designed to enable a Smart Society. These include microcontroller (MCU)-based solutions optimized for applications such as industrial, power supply, lighting, and home appliances.

Renesas Electronics Announces Development of Flash Memory Technology that Achieves High-Speed Read Operation and High Rewrite Cycle Counts for 40 nm On-Chip Flash Memory Microcontrollers for Automotive Applications

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara, Calif., March 13, 2013 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has developed a new split gate (SG) flash memory circuit technology for on-chip flash memory microcontrollers (MCUs) that adopts the industry's leading-edge 40 nanometer (nm) process technology achieve high reliability, low power consumption and the industry's fastest random access operation speeds.

Renesas Electronics Expands the RX600 Microcontroller Series for Network, Industrial and Smart Metering Applications

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:54:00 GMT

Santa Clara, Calif., March 11, 2013 – Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the expansion of its 32-bit RX microcontroller (MCU) platform, with the introduction of 120 new models for the successful RX631 and RX63N product groups within Renesas’ RX600 series of MCUs.

Renesas Electronics Develops and Supplies Multi-Format Video Codec Hardware IP that Supports Low-Delay Processing

Sat, 08 Mar 2013 01:48:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, March 7, 2013 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has developed and will start supply of a multi-format video codec hardware IP product that supports low-delay processing for automotive information terminals that support High Definition Television (HDTV), mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, and industrial equipment.

Renesas Electronics Unveils Low-Power Microcontroller Family with up to 1MB of On-Chip Flash

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:37:00 GMT

Renesas Electronics America, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of a large number of new low-power, low voltage microcontrollers (MCUs). By expanding the low-power, low-voltage RX200 Series to include versions offering from 64 KB to 1 MB of on-chip flash memory, and package sizes from 48-pin LQFP to 145-pin LGA, Renesas now offers the broadest range of low-power 32-bit solutions in the industry. Combined with active mode power consumption of 7.2 mA at 50 MHz operation and a standby mode of 0.4 µA, the RX200 series is positioned to become the de-facto choice of designers looking for the lowest power and highest performance in a 32-bit MCU.

Renesas Electronics Introduces Second Generation USB 3.0-SATA3 Bridge SoC With Reduced External Components

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:32:00 GMT

Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of its new SuperSpeed Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) to Serial ATA (SATA) Revision 3 [Note] bridge SoC (system on chip, part number µPD720231) that enables the reduction of the total BOM significantly. The uPD720231 enables effective multi-gigabit per second (Gbps) data transfer between a USB 3.0 host system and a SATA device used in widely adopted external USB hard drives and solid state drives (SSD).

Elektrobit and Renesas Electronics Provide Platform for Next Generation High-End Infotainment Systems

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:23:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, February 26, 2013 — The runtime solution of Elektrobit (EB)'s development platform for human machine interfaces (HMIs), EB GUIDE Graphic Target Framework (GTF), has been ported to the Renesas Electronics Corporation (Renesas) R-Car H1. The collaboration enables car manufacturers to use the high-end Renesas chip in combination with the EB GUIDE GTF to utilize the advanced graphical capabilities of the SoC. The carmakers will benefit by a huge acceleration in development processes and will also be able to create cost effective prototypes of future HMI platforms.

Renesas Electronics Announces Changes in Representative Directors, Corporate Officers and Organizational Structure

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, February 22, 2013 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723, Renesas), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the following changes to its Representative Directors, Corporate Officers and organizational structure. These changes were approved at a meeting of the Board of Directors on February 22, 2013.

Renesas Electronics America Wins Design News Golden Mousetrap Award

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:48:00 GMT

Santa Clara, Calif., February 19, 2013 — Renesas Electronics America, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that the RH850/F1x Series of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) was selected as the Automotive Electronics winner of Design News’ prestigious Golden Mousetrap Awards. Renesas Electronics’ Smart Analog Platform was also recognized as a finalist in the Automation & Control category.

Renesas Electronics Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended December 31, 2012

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:36:00 GMT

Tokyo, Japan, February 8, 2013 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723) today announced consolidated financial results for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2012.

Renesas Electronics America Introduces New RX-Based Solutions Kit for Graphic/Touch Panel Solutions

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:27:00 GMT

Renesas Electronics America Inc. announced the development of a new, cost-effective Solutions Kit for the RX family of MCUs, enabling engineers working in a broad mix of application segments to take advantage of Renesas’ low-power and high-performance RX family. The Embedded GUI Solution Kit will continue to drive innovation for the next generation of connected “smart society” applications, helping designers simplify and speed the development cycle to add a touchscreen LCD for medical, instrumentation, home automation, energy management, fitness and transportation products.

Renesas Electronics Announces Low On-State Resistance Power MOSFETs for More Power Efficient and Compact Server Power Supplies

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:41:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, January 24, 2013 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced three new low on-state resistance MOSFET products, including the µPA2766T1A, optimized for use as ORing FETs in power supply units for network servers and storage systems.

Renesas Electronics Announces the Implementation of Further Rationalization Initiatives, Including Optimization of the Personnel Structure

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:13:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, January 17, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (“Renesas Electronics” or “the Company”, TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced in “Renesas Electronics Announces Share Issue through Third-Party Allotment, and Change in Major Shareholders, Largest Shareholder who is a Major Shareholder, Parent Company and Other Related Companies,” released on December 10, 2012, the Company's intention to pursue “further rationalization initiatives, including further optimization of the personnel structure.” The Company presented a proposal and explanation to the labor union today regarding this direction of actions, and consultations have begun.

Renesas Electronics Introduces Lithium-Ion Battery Charge Controller IC with Support for Large-Current Rapid Charging

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:56:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, December 20, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the development of the R2A20057BM lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery charge controller IC for mobile devices employing one cell Li-ion batteries, such as digital still cameras and smartphones. The R2A20057BM integrates a step-down DC-DC converter and supports 2 A large-current charging in very small package in the world's smallest class.

Renesas Electronics Releases One of the World's First USB-IF Certified USB 3.0 Hub Controller

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:16:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, SANTA CLARA, Calif., December 18, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that its latest Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) hub controller (part number uPD720210) has passed USB 3.0 compliance and certification testing by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF). It is one of the world's first USB 3.0 hub controllers to achieve this recognition, following Renesas' world's first USB 3.0 host controller certification in 2009.

Renesas Electronics Revises Full-Year Forecasts

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:18:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, December 10, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today revised its consolidated financial forecasts for the full year (the period from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013), which it disclosed on August 2, 2012.

Renesas Electronics Announces Growth Strategy to Enhance Corporate Value

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:18:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, December 10, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723, hereinafter "Renesas"), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has been implementing a range of measures to strengthen its earnings base and financial foundation, as outlined in press releases issued on July 3, 2012 and September 28, 2012, respectively titled "The Direction of Various Measures to Establish Robust and Profitable Structure", and "The Progress of Various Measures to Establish Robust and Profitable Structure".

Renesas Electronics Announces Share Issue through Third-Party Allotment...

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:18:00 GMT

Renesas Electronics Announces Share Issue through Third-Party Allotment, and Change in Major Shareholders, Largest Shareholder who is a Major Shareholder, Parent Company and Other Related Companies

Renesas Electronics Introduces the RAA20770X Series Fast-Response Point of Load Converter ICs with Ultra-Miniature Packaging

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:39:00 GMT

Santa Clara, Calif., November 29, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has developed the RAA20770X Series of mini-POL [Note 1] converters for ASICs and other large-scale logic circuits in a wide variety of application fields, including personal computers, servers, industrial, office automation and networking equipment. The RAA20770X Series devices achieve the industry's highest level of miniaturization and power density. Renesas is now releasing six products with different current supply ratings and functionality.

Renesas Electronics Introduces Low-power Industrial Ethernet Communication Chips with Integrated Real-Time OS Offload Engine

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:11:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, November 26, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the R-IN32M3 series of industrial Ethernet communication chips with support for multiple communication protocols in response to the rapid adoption of industrial Ethernet communication technology.

Renesas Electronics Accepted as Member of Meters and More Association

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:17:00 GMT

Santa Clara, Calif., November 21, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, is pleased to announce its acceptance as a member of the Meters and More Association.

Renesas Electronics Announces Industry's First Low-Power 16-bit Microcontrollers with Integrated USB that Enables High-Speed Charging (BC1.2 Standard)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:56:00 GMT

Santa Clara, Calif., November 13, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the release of the RL78/G1C Group of microcontrollers (MCUs), which are the industry's first 16-bit MCUs that conform to the USB Battery Charging Specification, Revision 1.2 and provide USB host/function interfaces.

Renesas Electronics Enhances the Scalability of RX MCU Family for High-performance Motor Control with Larger Pin Count, Flash and RAM, Enhanced Safety Features for IEC60730 and USB 2.0 Interface

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:14:00 GMT

Santa Clara, Calif., November 12 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the expansion of the lineup of the RX63T Group of microcontrollers (MCUs). The new RX63T MCUs have higher pin counts and larger memory versions and also expand the functions that they feature, such as USB 2.0, 10-bit D/A converter, and faster ADC with a minimum conversion time of 0.5 microseconds (µs), and increase the number of channels of timers and serial I/Fs. The new RX63T also inherits the features of the RX62T and existing RX63T. The new MCUs help to reduce system costs and power consumption in applications like industrial motor control, air conditioners, washing machines and solar inverter solutions.

Renesas Electronics Expands the RL78 Family of Microcontrollers with Industry's Highest Segment Count LCD Controller

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 00:29:00 GMT

Santa Clara, Calif., , November 6, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the RL78/L13 Group of low-power microcontrollers (MCUs) with on-chip LCD controller offering up-to 376 segment drive capability in an 80-pin package [Note 1]. These new MCUs are optimal for consumer, health and industrial equipment that are equipped with an LCD panel.

Renesas Electronics America Introduces New DSP Library for RX MCUs

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:45:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif., October 23, 2012 — Renesas Electronics America, a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced a robust DSP Library that improves ease of use and helps speed the implementation of digital signal controller (DSC) designs for developers working with Renesas’ RX600 and RX200 series of microcontrollers (MCUs). The new DSP Library provides a robust set of fully optimized and debugged functions that allow faster implementation of many of the numerical, filter and transform operations needed in a variety of consumer and industrial applications, including those for medical, building automation, industrial automation, sensing and audio.

Renesas Electronics America Releases New Version of e2studio IDE for RX and RL78 MCUs

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:26:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif., October 23, 2012 — Renesas Electronics America, a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the release of version 1.1 of its Eclipse-based integrated development environment (IDE), e2studio, designed to provide a flexible development platform for its market-leading RX and RL78 microcontrollers (MCUs). The new version represents the official release of e2studio in the Americas and features additional software debugging support like profiling and code coverage as well as a new project import function to allow developers to use their existing High-Performance Embedded Workshop (HEW) RX projects in the e2studio environment. This new feature makes it easy to migrate from HEW to Eclipse. The e2studio IDE was created to allow developers working with Renesas’ RL78 and RX families of MCUs to leverage the benefits of working with Eclipse-based development tools.

Renesas Electronics Unveils Next-Generation Microcontroller and Microprocessor Roadmap

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:26:00 GMT

RENESAS DEVCON, Anaheim, Calif., and Tokyo, Japan, October 23 (JST), 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today disclosed details of its roadmap for next-generation microcontrollers (MCUs) and microprocessors (MPUs). Among the new developments, Renesas announced plans to use the company’s 40 nanometer (nm) MONOS (metal oxide nitride oxide silicon) embedded flash technology with its RX family of high-performance, general-purpose 32-bit MCUs. Renesas is also expanding the RX Family to include the lowest power, lowest cost 32-bit MCU for the embedded market, integrating as little as 8KB of flash memory.

Renesas Electronics America Names RL78 Green Energy Challenge Winners at DevCon 2012

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:28:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif., October 22, 2012 - Renesas Electronics America, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions today announced the winners of its RL78 Green Energy Challenge. The global contest, which took place between March 26, 2012 and August 31, 2012, was designed to spur embedded design creativity and innovation in the area of green energy. Participants from across 67 different countries around the world were invited to showcase their skills in developing green energy designs for applications like energy harvesting, metering, low power and control systems using Renesas’ RL78 microcontrollers and a robust software support environment provided by Renesas Electronics America and its Alliance Partners.

Renesas Electronics Announces the Development of Smart Analog – A Fully Configurable Analog Front-end Technology Enabling Smarter Sensors

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:50:00 GMT

Renesas DevCon, Orange County, , Calif., October 22, 2012 — Renesas Electronics America, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced Smart Analog, a technology innovation that stands to have a radical effect on the way engineers implement sensors in embedded designs.

Renesas Electronics America Enables Near-Zero-Power Display with a New Solution Kit

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:50:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif., October 22, 2012 — Renesas Electronic America Inc. today announced the availability of a solution kit that will revolutionize the application of low-power display technology across a broad array of products. Combining an RL78 low-power MCU, robust software drivers and a low-power, E Ink segmented display, the solution kit delivers a comprehensive, easy to use low-power reference design. The solution provides designers with a robust alternative to traditional segmented LCD technology.

Renesas Electronics America Expands Smart Factory Solutions Based On RX600 Microcontroller Series

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:38:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif., October 17, 2012 — Renesas Electronics America Inc., the leading supplier of microcontrollers (MCUs) worldwide, today announced it is expanding its portfolio of embedded technology solutions for the Smart Factory, partnering with leading industrial networking experts IXXAT and Real Time Automation to deliver software and IP for popular industrial networking technologies such as Ethernet/IP and CANopen targeted toward the Renesas RX600 series of MCUs.

Renesas Electronics America Supports FIRST® To Inspire a New Generation of Engineers

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:22:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif., October 16, 2012 — Renesas Electronics America is sponsoring FIRST® (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science & Technology) to motivate and inspire the next generation of engineers, which will help to further develop innovation and technological advancements in a Smart Society.

Renesas Electronics Announces Availability of Industry's First Microcontroller-Based Scalable Power Supply System Solution

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:17:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, October 11, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced a new chipset implementing the voltage regulator (VR) for CPU power supplies used in PCs, servers, and storage systems. It comprises the R2A30521NP, the industry’s first VR controller that integrates a microcontroller (MCU)-based digital interface, and the R2J20759NP, an intelligent pulse width modulation (PWM)-Driver-MOSFET device (DrMOS) [Note 1] with an integrated current detection circuit.

Renesas Electronics America Expands Solutions Ecosystem for Low-Power RL78 MCUs

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:08:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif., October 12, 2012 — Renesas Electronics America Inc. today announced it has expanded its portfolio of solutions for the low-power RL78/G14 microcontroller (MCU) family in order to simplify systems development and decrease time-to-market. Designed to deliver performance and power-efficiency while incorporating advanced on-chip peripherals, the RL78/G14 MCUs are ideal for a number of applications including low-power consumer and wireless systems, household appliances, home healthcare, HVAC equipment and industrial automation systems. With today’s announcement, Renesas offers a new RL78/G14 motor-control kit and RL78/G14 Renesas Demonstration Kit (RDK) with built-in features to support Internet and cloud connectivity.

Renesas Electronics America Welcomes CMX Systems as New Platinum Alliance Partner

Tue, 9 Oct 2012 21:22:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. and SANTA CLARA, Calif., October 09, 2012 — Renesas Electronics America and CMX Systems today announced that CMX has been awarded Platinum Partner status in the Renesas Alliance Partner Program. Introduced into the Alliance Partner Program in 2006, CMX was selected for Platinum status because the company continues to provide excellent, high-quality RTOS and middleware products to support for Renesas’ broad portfolio of microcontrollers. CMX often has products and solutions ported to new Renesas devices ahead of its competitors, allowing customers to realize shorter design times and a quicker time to market through the use of solid, feature-rich software backed by excellent tech support and customer service.

Renesas Electronics America Highlights Embedded Technologies Enabling the Smart Society with Demos, Sessions and Labs at DevCon 2012

Tue, 8 Oct 18:08:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif., October 8, 2012 — Renesas Electronics America, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions will kick off the Renesas Electronics DevCon 2012 on October 22-25, 2012 in Orange County, Calif. Highlighting the company’s expertise across the signal chain, this year’s event will focus on “Enabling the Smart Society” and Renesas, along with technology partners, will showcase a broad range of technologies and products – across several applications – that allow people to interact with their electronics more efficiently, conveniently, safely and with greater intelligence and intuition. This year’s DevCon will also feature hundreds of hours of lectures and hands-on labs on an array of technologies and application topics as well as discussion forums.

Renesas Electronics Announces the RL78/D1A Group of Single-Chip Microcontrollers for Automotive Instrument Clusters; Industry's Smallest MCUs for Two-Wheeled Vehicles

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 18:08:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, October 2, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced 21 new 16-bit microcontroller (MCU) products in the RL78/D1A Group, including 48-pin versions, which are the industry’s smallest single-chip MCUs for two-wheeled vehicle meter applications. The new devices with packages ranging from 48 to 100 pins are designed for cost-sensitive meter control applications in two- and four-wheeled vehicles in various markets.

Renesas Electronics Announces the Execution of a Syndicate Loan Agreement to Ensure Successful Long-Term Stabilization of a Financial Base

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:26:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, September 28, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723, hereinafter “Renesas”), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the execution of an agreement of a syndicate loan, with Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd., The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation as arrangers to secure the long-term stabilization fund. This press release is separate from Renesas' announcement of “Renesas Electronics Announces the Successful Implementation of Measures to Ensure a Robust and Profitable Structure” also released today.

Renesas Electronics Announces the Successful Implementation of Measures to Ensure a Robust and Profitable Structure

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:26:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, September 28, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723, hereinafter “Renesas”), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the execution of a guarantee deposits agreement with NEC Corporation (hereinafter “NEC”), of loan agreements with Hitachi, Ltd. (hereinafter “Hitachi”) and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (hereinafter “Mitsubishi Electric”), and a syndicate loan agreement with Renesas' main financing banks to implement financing totaling 97 billion yen. These agreements now secure the funds for the structural reform of production sites and the early retirement incentive program as announced by Renesas on July 3, 2012. This financing will become effective October 1, 2012.

Renesas Electronics Announces Ultra-Low Power Consumption RH850/F1x Series Microcontrollers with On-Chip 40 nm Flash Memory for Automotive Body Applications

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:00:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, September 27, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the RH850/F1x Series of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) for automotive body applications as the first products to be released in the RH850 Family of automotive MCUs with on-chip flash memory employing the industry's most advanced 40 nanometer (nm) process.

FIRST Founder, Dean Kamen, to Speak at Renesas DevCon 2012

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:56:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif., September 12, 2012 — Renesas Electronics announced today that Dean Kamen will be a guest speaker at the Renesas DevCon on Wednesday October 24, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency in Orange County.

Renesas Electronics America and Micrium Bring Portable, Scalable and More Affordable MCU Design to Embedded Developers with RTOS and Middleware Bundle

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:43:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif., September 10, 2012 — The #1 Microcontroller supplier in the world and the leading embedded software solution provider have partnered to bundle the power of microcontrollers with a real-time operating system. Renesas Electronics America Inc. and Micrium today announced that embedded developers designing with Renesas’ flagship RX or RL78 MCUs can get a free, single production license for Micrium’s real-time deterministic multi-tasking kernel (RTOS) and middleware (TCP/IP, USB, File System and others) along with one year of maintenance and support from Micrium.

Renesas Electronics Introduces USB 3.0 Hub Controller with Industry-Leading Low Power Consumption and Small Mounting Area

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:43:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, SANTA CLARA, Calif., September 10, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of its SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) hub controller system-on-chip (SoC), the µPD720210, for use in hubs that enable connection of multiple devices supporting the USB 3.0 standard, such as PC peripherals and digital TVs.

Renesas Electronics Introduces 32-Bit RX21A Group of Microcontrollers with Large Memory Capacity and Built-In A/D Converter Enabling High-Resolution Measurement for Highly-Functional Smart Meters

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 20:55:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, September 6, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the RX21A Group of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) for smart meters with advanced functionality. The new MCUs are the first in the industry to combine large flash memory capacity of 512 KB and a 24-bit delta-sigma (Delta-sigma) A/D converter (Note 1) for high-resolution measurement.