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Renesas Announces Enterprise Leadership Changes
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced a series of leadership changes as part of its ongoing efforts to evolve its global operations and drive strategic execution toward achieving its 2035 Aspiration. Following these changes, Gaurang Shah, Peter Jenkins, Stephen Limoges, Ivo Marocco and Balaji Kanigicherla will join Renesas’ Enterprise Leadership Team and will report directly to Hidetoshi Shibata, CEO of Renesas.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · November 13, 2025
Renesas’ Industry-First Gen6 DDR5 Registered Clock Driver Sets Performance Benchmark by Delivering 9600 MT/s
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has delivered the industry’s first sixth-generation Registered Clock Driver (RCD) for DDR5 Registered Dual In-line Memory Modules (RDIMMs). The new RCD is the first to achieve a data rate of 9600 Mega Transfers Per Second (MT/s), surpassing the industry standard. This breakthrough marks a significant leap from the 8800 MT/s performance of Renesas’ Gen5 RCD, setting a new standard for memory interface performance in data center servers.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · November 12, 2025
Renesas Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2025
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723) today announced consolidated financial results in accordance with IFRS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2025
Renesas Announces Consolidated Forecasts
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the consolidated financial forecasts for the full year ending December 31, 2025.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2025
Renesas Adds Two New MCU Groups to Blazing Fast RA8 Series with 1GHz Performance and Embedded MRAM
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA8M2 and RA8D2 microcontroller (MCU) groups. Based on a 1 GHz Arm® Cortex®-M85 processor with an optional 250 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 processor, the new MCUs are the latest Renesas offerings to deliver an unmatched 7300 Coremarks of raw compute performance, the industry benchmark for MCUs. The optional Cortex-M33 processor enables efficient system partitioning and task segregation.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · October 22, 2025
Renesas Powers 800 Volt Direct Current AI Data Center Architecture With Next-Generation Power Semiconductors
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced that it is supporting efficient power conversion and distribution for the 800 Volt Direct Current power architecture announced by NVIDIA, helping fuel the next wave of smarter, faster AI infrastructure.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · October 13, 2025
Renesas Expands Industrial Sensing Portfolio with 3 Magnet-Free Inductive Position Sensor ICs and Innovative, Web-Based Solution Design Tool
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced a new family of magnet-free inductive position sensor (IPS) ICs that can be fully customized for various coil designs compatible with a wide range of industrial applications such as robotics, medical and healthcare, smart buildings, home appliances and motor commutation. Built for high resolution, precision, and robust performance, the new RAA2P3226, RAA2P3200, and RAA2P4200 sensor ICs offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional magnetic and optical encoders, which can be bulky, expensive, and require frequent maintenance. Renesas also launched a web-based design tool that allows customers to easily create custom sensing elements to meet their specific system needs.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · October 9, 2025
Renesas Delivers New Motor Control MCUs with Industry-Leading Performance and High-Speed Networking Interfaces
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA8T2 microcontroller (MCU) group for high-end motor control. Based on a 1 GHz Arm® Cortex®-M85 processor with an optional 250 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 processor, the RA8T2 devices deliver an unmatched level of performance to address real-time control of high-end motors in industrial equipment, robots, and other systems where high-speed precision operation is required. The optional Cortex-M33 processor enables customers to combine real-time control with communication functions and non-real-time operations on a single chip, saving cost, power and board space.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · September 25, 2025
Renesas Adds Capacitive Touch to Ultra-Low-Power RA0 MCUs
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA0L1 microcontroller (MCU) Group based on the Arm® Cortex®-M23 processor. The new devices offer extremely low power consumption and the industry’s best solution for quickly and economically implementing capacitive touch in battery-powered and other consumer electronics, appliances, white goods and industrial system controls.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · September 17, 2025
Renesas Introduces Ultra-Low-Power RL78/L23 MCUs for Next-Generation Smart Home Appliances
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the new 16-bit RL78/L23 microcontroller (MCU) group, expanding its low-power RL78 family. Running at 32MHz, the RL78/L23 MCUs combine industry-leading low-power performance with essential features such as dual-bank flash memory, segment LCD control, and capacitive touch functionality to support smart home appliances, consumer electronics, IoT and metering systems. These compact, cost-effective devices address the performance and power requirements of modern display-based human-machine interface (HMI) applications.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · August 27, 2025
New Renesas Ultra-Low Power MCU with Advanced Security and Targeted Peripheral Set Ideal for Metering and Other Applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA4C1 microcontroller (MCU) group based on an 80-MHz Arm Cortex M33 processor. The new devices offer ultra-low power consumption, advanced security features, abundant communication interfaces, and segment LCD support. This unique set of features and performance metrics is ideal for battery-powered applications that need strict security, including gas, water, and industrial flow meters, as well as smart locks, thermostats, building controls and industrial user interfaces. These new MCUs exactly match the requirements for system control applications used in utility meters worldwide.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2025
Renesas Introduces 64-bit RZ/G3E MPU for High-Performance HMI Systems Requiring AI Acceleration and Edge Computing
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the launch of its new 64-bit RZ/G3E microprocessor (MPU), a general-purpose device optimized for high-performance Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications. Combining a quad-core Arm® Cortex®-A55 running at up to 1.8GHz with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU), the RZ/G3E brings high-performance edge computing with AI inference for faster, more efficient local processing. With Full HD graphics support and high-speed connectivity, the MPU targets HMI systems for industrial and consumer segments including factory equipment, medical monitors, retail terminals and building automation.
Renesas Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2025
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723) today announced consolidated financial results in accordance with IFRS for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.
New Renesas USB-C Power Solution with Innovative Three-Level Topology Improves Performance and Reduces System Size
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RAA489300/RAA489301 high-performance buck controller designed with a three-level buck topology used for battery charging and voltage regulation in USB-C systems such as multiple-port USB-PD chargers, portable power stations, PC docking station, robots, drones, and other applications that need a high efficiency DC/DC controller.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · August 20, 2025
Renesas Announces Loss Resulting from Signing Restructuring Support Agreement with Wolfspeed
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723, "Renesas"), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the finalized amount of the loss, previously disclosed as an estimate in the announcement titled “Renesas Announces Expected Loss Resulting from Signing Restructuring Support Agreement with Wolfspeed” on June 23, 2025.
Renesas Announces Consolidated Forecasts
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the consolidated financial forecasts for the nine months ending September 30, 2025.
Renesas Announces Establishment of New Subsidiary and Changes as Specified Subsidiary
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723, "Renesas"), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the establishment of a new subsidiary (the “New Subsidiary”) in the United States as a holding company for its Software & Digitalization business. The New Subsidiary is expected to be classified as a specified subsidiary of Renesas.
Renesas Debuts Best-in-Class MCUs Optimized for Single-Motor Applications Including Power Tools, Home Appliances and More
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA2T1 microcontroller (MCU) group based on the Arm® Cortex®-M23 processor optimized for motor control systems. RA2T1 devices are specifically designed for single-motor applications such as fans, power tools, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, printers, hair dryers and many more.
Renesas Strengthens Power Leadership with New GaN FETs for High-Density Power Conversion in AI Data Centers, Industrial and Charging Systems
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced three new high-voltage 650V GaN FETs for AI data centers and server power supply systems including the new 800V HVDC architecture, E-mobility charging, UPS battery backup devices, battery energy storage and solar inverters. Designed for multi-kilowatt-class applications, these 4th-generation plus (Gen IV Plus) devices combine high-efficiency GaN technology with a silicon-compatible gate drive input, significantly reducing switching power loss while retaining the operating simplicity of silicon FETs. Offered in TOLT, TO-247 and TOLL package options, the devices give engineers the flexibility to customize their thermal management and board design for specific power architectures.
Renesas Sets New MCU Performance Bar with 1-GHz RA8P1 Devices with AI Acceleration
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA8P1 microcontroller (MCU) Group targeted at Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications, as well as real-time analytics. The new MCUs establish a new performance level for MCUs by combining 1GHz Arm® Cortex®-M85 and 250MHz Cortex-M33 CPU cores with the Arm Ethos™-U55 Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This combination delivers the highest CPU performance of over 7300 CoreMarks and AI performance of 256 GOPS at 500 MHz.
Renesas Announces Expected Loss Resulting from Signing Restructuring Support Agreement with Wolfspeed
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723, "Renesas"), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (the "Restructuring Support Agreement") with Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF, "Wolfspeed") and its principal creditors for the financial restructuring of Wolfspeed. As a result, Renesas expects to record a loss as described below.
Renesas Brings USB-C Rev. 2.4 Support to New Ultra-Low-Power RA2L2 Microcontroller Group
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA2L2 microcontroller (MCU) group with ultra-low power consumption and the industry’s first support for the new USB-C Revision 2.4 standard. Based on a 48-MHz Arm Cortex M23 processor, the new MCUs offer a rich feature set that makes them ideal for portable devices and PC peripherals such as gaming mice and keyboards.
Renesas Announces Executive Leadership Team Appointment
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the appointment of Zaher Baidas as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Power, effective July 1, 2025. Zaher will be responsible for overseeing the company’s power management and discrete product portfolios and for driving the execution of Renesas’ global power strategy.
Renesas Extends RZ/A MPU Line-up with RZ/A3M for Cost-Sensitive, Advanced HMI Solutions
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced a new high-performance microprocessor (MPU) in the RTOS-based RZ/A series that meets the growing demands of advanced human-machine interface (HMI) systems. The new RZ/A3M MPU comes with large SDRAM, SRAM and RTOS support to facilitate the seamless execution of complex tasks and real-time graphical displays. The RZ/A3M drives video and camera output on large LCD panels with resolutions up to 1280x800, addressing the display requirements in next-generation home appliances, industrial and office automation, healthcare devices and building control systems.
Renesas Partners with Indian Government to Drive Innovation Through Startups and Industry-Academia Collaboration, Strengthening India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced its partnership with the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, to support local startups and academic institutions in the field of VLSI and embedded semiconductor systems. Renesas also celebrated the expansion of its offices in Bengaluru and Noida to accommodate its growing R&D teams, with the inauguration ceremonies held today. This strategic move underscores Renesas’ commitment to innovation and excellence in India and aims to drive continued growth in the region.
Renesas Announces Consolidated Forecasts
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the consolidated financial forecasts for the six months ending June 30, 2025.
Renesas Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723) today announced consolidated financial results in accordance with IFRS for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Renesas Debuts New Group in Popular RA0 Series with Best-in-Class Power Consumption and Extended Temperature Range
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA0E2 microcontroller (MCU) Group based on the Arm® Cortex®-M23 processor. The new, cost-competitive devices offer extremely low power consumption, extended temperature range, and a wide variety of peripheral functions and safety features.
Renesas Introduces Highly Integrated LCD Video Processor that Enables Next-Generation ASIL B Automotive Display Systems
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RAA278830 Video Diagnostics Bridge IC, a highly integrated dual Low-Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS) LCD video processor. The new IC integrates many of the features necessary to design ISO 26262-compliant ASIL B automotive display systems such as heads-up-displays (HUD), digital instrument clusters, camera monitor systems (CMS), and electronic mirrors.
Renesas Introduces Low-Power Bluetooth Low Energy SoC for Automotive Applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced a new industry-leading Bluetooth chip that combines a radio transceiver, an Arm® M0+ microcontroller, memory, peripherals and security features in a compact SoC design. The DA14533, the first automotive-qualified device in the company’s Bluetooth® Low Energy system-on-chip (SoC) family, includes advanced power management features to simplify system integration and reduce power consumption. With its software stack qualified against Bluetooth Core 5.3 and support for extended temperatures, developers can jump-start projects in applications from tire pressure monitoring and keyless entry to wireless sensors and battery management systems.
Renesas Unveils Complete Lithium-Ion Battery Management Platform with Pre-Validated Firmware
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced all-in-one solutions for managing lithium-ion battery packs in a wide range of battery-powered consumer products, such as e-bikes, vacuum cleaners, robotics and drones. With pre-validated firmware provided, the R-BMS F (Ready Battery Management System with Fixed Firmware) will significantly reduce the learning curve for developers, enabling rapid designs of safe, power-efficient battery management systems.
Renesas Releases Certified PROFINET-IRT and PROFIdrive Software Stacks for RZ/T and RZ/N Series Microprocessors
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of semiconductor solutions, today introduced the PROFINET-certified IRT and PROFIdrive software stack for its RZ/T and RZ/N series of microprocessors (MPU) for industrial networking systems. The initial software versions are available for the RZ/T2M MPU designed for servo motor control applications, and the RZ/N2L for industrial internet gateway applications, such as remote-IO or industrial Ethernet devices. Using Renesas devices with this software stack eases the path for certification of customers’ devices.
Renesas Extends Mid-Class AI Processor Line-Up with RZ/V2N Integrating DRP-AI Accelerator for Smart Factories and Intelligent Cities of Tomorrow
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today expanded its RZ/V Series of microprocessors (MPUs) with a new device that targets the high-volume vision AI market. Similar to its high-end device, the RZ/V2H, the new RZ/V2N MPU comes with Renesas’ proprietary AI accelerator, DRP (Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor)-AI3, boasting 10 TOPS/W (Tera Operations Per Second Per Watt) power efficiency and an AI inference performance of up to 15 TOPS through its advanced pruning (Note 1) technology. With the latest addition of the RZ/V2N, the RZ/V series has now expanded to cover a full range of markets, from the low-end RZ/V2L (0.5TOPS) to the high-end RZ/V2H (up to 80 TOPS).
Renesas and Altium Announce Introduction of Renesas 365, Powered by Altium: Groundbreaking Industry Solution for Software-Defined Products
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, and Altium, a global leader in electronics design software, proudly announce the introduction of Renesas 365, Powered by Altium, a first-of-its-kind industry solution designed to streamline electronics system development from silicon selection to system lifecycle management. This transformative solution will be demonstrated at embedded world, Booth 5-371, March 11-13, in Nuremberg, Germany, and is expected to be available in early 2026.
Renesas Teams Up with Applus+ Laboratories to Achieve PSA Certified Level 1 with CRA Extension for Three New MCU Groups
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has successfully obtained PSA Certified Level 1 certification with the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) compliance extension for three of its latest microcontroller Groups (MCUs). This certification, evaluated by Applus+ Laboratories, marks a significant step in Renesas' commitment to cybersecurity and compliance with upcoming European regulations.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · February 27, 2025
Renesas Debuts Ultra-Low-Power RA4L1 MCUs with Capacitive Touch, Segment LCD and Robust Security
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA4L1 microcontroller (MCU) group, including 14 new devices with ultra-low power consumption, advanced security features and segment LCD support. Based on an 80-MHz Arm Cortex M33 processor with TrustZone support, the new MCUs deliver an unmatched combination of performance, features and power savings that enable designers to address a myriad of applications, including water meter, smart locks, IoT sensors and more.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · February 19, 2025
Renesas Reports Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723) today announced consolidated financial results in accordance with IFRS for the year ended December 31, 2024.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · February 5, 2025
Notice Concerning the Difference between Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 and Results in the Previous Period
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723, “Renesas”), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the difference between its consolidated financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024 (January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024), which it disclosed on February 6, 2025, and the financial results in the previous period (January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023).
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · February 5, 2025
Renesas Announces Consolidated Forecasts
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the consolidated financial forecasts for the three months ending March 31, 2025.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · February 5, 2025
Renesas Introduces New MOSFETs with Exceptional Performance
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced new 100V high-power N-Channel MOSFETs that deliver industry-leading high-current switching performance for applications such as motor control, battery management systems, power management and charging. End products include electric vehicles, e-bikes, charging stations, power tools, data centers, uninterruptable power supplies (UPS) and more.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · January 9, 2025
Honda and Renesas Sign Agreement to Develop High-Performance SoC for Software-Defined Vehicles
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE: 7267) and Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723) announced today that they have signed an agreement to develop a high-performance system-on-chip (SoC) for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The new SoC is designed to deliver leading-edge*¹ AI performance of 2,000*2 TOPS combined with a world-class power efficiency of 20 TOPS/W, and is slated for use in future models of the “Honda 0 (Zero) Series,” Honda’s new electric vehicle (EV) series, specifically those that will be launched in the late 2020s. The agreement was announced during a Honda press conference held at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 7.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · January 7, 2025
Renesas Introduces USB PD EPR Solution Featuring Type-C Port Controller and Buck-Boost Battery Charger
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RAA489118 buck-boost battery charger and the RAA489400 USB Type-C® port controller. The two new ICs combine to provide a premier Extended Power Range (EPR) USB Power Delivery (PD) solution.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · December 10, 2024
Renesas Extends Line-up For Industrial Ethernet and Multi-Axis Motor Control Solutions with High Performance Quad-Core Application Processor
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today launched the RZ/T2H, the highest performance microprocessor (MPU) offered by Renesas for industrial equipment. Thanks to its powerful application processing and real-time performance, the RZ/T2H is capable of high-speed, high-precision control of industrial robot motors for up to 9 axes. It supports a variety of network communications including Industrial Ethernet on a single chip. The MPU targets industrial controller equipment such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motion controllers, distributed control systems (DCSs), and computerized numerical controls (CNCs).
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · November 26, 2024
Renesas Introduces Industry’s First Complete Memory Interface Chipset Solutions for Second-Generation DDR5 Server MRDIMMs
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has delivered the industry’s first complete memory interface chipset solutions for the second-generation DDR5 Multi-Capacity Rank Dual In-Line Memory Modules (MRDIMMs).
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · November 20, 2024
Renesas Unveils Industry’s First Automotive Multi-Domain SoC Built with 3-nm Process Technology
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today launched the new generation of automotive fusion system-on-chips (SoCs), serving multiple automotive domains including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), and gateway applications on a single chip. Built using the latest 3-nanometer (nm) automotive process technology, the highly-anticipated R-Car X5H SoC, which is the first device in the R-Car X5 series, offers the highest level of integration and performance in the industry, allowing OEMs and Tier 1s to shift to centralized Electronic Control Units (ECUs) for streamlined development and future-proof system solutions. Renesas’ R-Car X5H is among the first in the industry to offer highly-integrated, secure processing solutions on a single chip for multiple automotive domains, thanks to its unique hardware-based isolation technology. Additionally, the new SoC offers the option to expand AI and graphics processing performance using chiplet technology.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · November 13, 2024
Renesas Introduces New AnalogPAK Programmable Mixed-Signal ICs, Including First Low-Power Device with 14-Bit SAR ADC
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced new AnalogPAK™ ICs, including lower power and automotive-qualified devices along with the industry’s first programmable 14-bit SAR ADC (Successive-Approximation Register Analog-Digital Converter).
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · November 12, 2024
Renesas Jointly Developed World-Class “8-in-1” Proof of Concept with Nidec, Delivering Advanced Integration for EV E-Axles
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the world's first “8-in-1” proof of concept* (PoC) for E-Axle systems for electric vehicles (EV), which controls eight functions using a single microcontroller (MCU). Developed in collaboration with Nidec Corporation, this PoC integrates a motor, a gear (reduction gear), an inverter, a DC/DC converter, and an on-board battery charger (OBC). System-level testing was also completed to ensure its performance. Renesas will showcase a live demonstration of the new E-Axle design at electronica 2024 in Munich, Germany, November 12-15 (Hall B4, Stand 179).
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · November 11, 2024
Renesas Announces Additional Key Leadership Changes
To build on the recent leadership changes announced on October 31, 2024, Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced additional updates to its leadership team, effective January 1, 2025. These changes will bring critical skills to key roles, including valuable external perspectives, to sharpen the company’s focus and further enhance Renesas’ ability to execute the long-term growth strategy.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · November 6, 2024
Renesas Brings the High Performance of Arm Cortex-M85 Processor to Cost-Sensitive Applications with New RA8 Entry-Line MCU Groups
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA8E1 and RA8E2 microcontroller (MCU) groups, extending the industry’s most powerful series of MCUs. Introduced in 2023, the RA8 Series MCUs are the first to implement the Arm® Cortex®-M85 processor, enabling them to deliver market-leading 6.39 CoreMark/MHz1 performance. The new RA8E1 and RA8E2 MCUs offer the same performance but with a streamlined feature set that reduces costs, making them excellent candidates for high-volume applications such as industrial and home automation, office equipment, healthcare, and consumer products.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · November 5, 2024
Renesas Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2024
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723) today announced consolidated financial results in accordance with IFRS for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · October 30, 2024
Renesas Announces Consolidated Forecasts
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the consolidated financial forecasts for the full year ending December 31, 2024.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · October 30, 2024
Renesas Announces Key Leadership Changes to Continue Strategic Growth
Following the reorganization of the company’s structure announced last year, Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, is taking further action to sharpen its focus and accelerate growth. The company today announced changes to its leadership team, effective January 1, 2025. These changes are designed to advance Renesas’ successful strategy and drive long-term growth in the rapidly evolving semiconductor market.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · October 30, 2024
Renesas Collaborates with Intel on Best-in-Class Power Management Solution for New Intel Core Ultra 200V Series Processors
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced a collaboration with Intel resulting in a power management solution that delivers best-in-class battery efficiency for laptops based on the new Intel® Core™ Ultra 200V series.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · October 24, 2024
Renesas Introduces New RX261/RX260 Group MCUs with Outstanding Power Efficiency, Advanced Touch Functions and Robust Security
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RX261 and RX260 microcontroller (MCU) Groups. The new 64 MHz MCUs deliver outstanding power efficiency of only 69μA/MHz during active operation and 1μA in standby mode. They also enable designers to easily implement water-resistant capacitive touch sensors and deliver robust security. This combination of performance and features position the RX261/RX260 Group MCUs for applications such as home appliances, building and factory automation, and many others including smart locks, e-bikes and mobile thermal printers.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · October 22, 2024
Renesas Introduces Four-Channel Master IC and Sensor Signal Conditioner for the Growing IO-Link Market
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced two semiconductor solutions for the rapidly growing IO-Link market: the CCE4511 four-channel IO-Link master IC and the ZSSC3286 - IO-Link ready, dual-channel resistive sensor signal conditioner IC.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · October 16, 2024
Renesas Leads ADAS Innovation with Power-Efficient 4th-Generation R-Car Automotive SoCs
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today expanded its popular R-Car Family of system-on-chips (SoCs) for entry-level Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The new devices, the R-Car V4M series and the expansion of the existing R-Car V4H series, deliver robust AI processing capability and fast CPU performance, while carefully balancing performance and power consumption. Their exceptional TOPS/W performance and power-optimized features make them ideal for entry-level, cost-sensitive ADAS applications such as front smart camera systems, surround-view systems, automatic parking and driver monitoring systems.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · September 24, 2024
Renesas Launches Ultra Compact Sensor Module for Smart Air Quality Monitoring at Homes, Schools and Public Buildings
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced an advanced all-in-one sensor module designed for indoor air quality monitoring. The RRH62000, the first multi-sensor air quality module from Renesas, integrates multiple sensor parameters in a compact design and accurately detects different particle sizes, volatile organic compounds and gasses harmful to human health. With a Renesas microcontroller (MCU) on board, the module offers an intelligent sensor management solution for a growing market of air monitoring applications, including air purifiers, smoke detectors, HVAC systems, weather stations and smart home systems. Its robust firmware also enables customer products to comply with various air quality standards around the world.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2024
Renesas Completes Acquisition of Altium
Renesas Electronics Corporation (“Renesas”, TSE: 6723), a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, and Altium Limited (“Altium”), a global leader in electronics design systems, today announced the successful completion of the acquisition of Altium by Renesas. The definitive agreement to acquire Altium was announced on February 15, 2024.
Renesas Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2024
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723) today announced consolidated financial results in accordance with IFRS for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.
Renesas Announces Consolidated Forecasts
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the consolidated financial forecasts for the nine months ending September 30, 2024.
Renesas Introduces Power Management with Voltage Monitoring Solution for Space-Grade AMD Versal AI Edge Adaptive SoC
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced a complete space-ready reference design for the AMD Versal™ AI Edge XQRVE2302 Adaptive SOC. Developed in collaboration with AMD, the ISLVERSALDEMO3Z power management reference design integrates key space-grade components for power management. It targets the cost-effective AI Edge with both rad-hard & rad-tolerant plastic solutions specifically designed to support a wide range of power rails for next-generation space avionics systems that demand tight voltage tolerances, high current, and efficient power conversion.
Renesas and Altium Announce the Conclusion of the Regulatory Review for Renesas’ Proposed Acquisition of Altium
Renesas Electronics Corporation (“Renesas”, TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, and Altium Limited (“Altium”, ASX: ALU), a global leader in electronics design systems, received notification from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) on July 1, 2024 (PDT) that the investigation of the companies’ proposed merger transaction by way of a scheme of arrangement (the “Scheme”) is complete and that there are no unresolved national security concerns with respect to the transaction.
Renesas Completes Acquisition of Transphorm
Renesas Electronics Corporation (“Renesas” TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Transphorm, Inc. (“Transphorm” Nasdaq: TGAN), a global leader in gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors, as of June 20, 2024. With the closing of the acquisition now completed, Renesas will immediately start offering GaN-based power products and related reference designs to meet the rising demand for wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor products.
Renesas’ R-Car Open Access Platform Accelerates Software-Defined Vehicle Development With Market-Ready Software
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today launched R-Car Open Access (RoX), a development platform for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) that integrates all essential hardware, operating systems (OS), software and tools needed for automotive developers to rapidly develop next-generation vehicles with secure and continuous software updates. Designed for the Renesas R-Car family of system on chips (SoCs) and microcontrollers (MCUs), the SDV platform includes comprehensive tools for the seamless deployment of AI applications. By pre-integrating all fundamental layers required to develop SDVs, RoX drastically reduces the complexities for car OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, saving time and money.
Renesas and Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad Sign Agreement to Accelerate India’s Semiconductor Independence
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, and the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) for research and collaboration in the field of VLSI and embedded semiconductor systems. The engagement with IITH professors and staff will focus on R&D and academic interactions with a goal to drive innovation in India’s semiconductor industry and advance the nation’s “Make in India” strategy.
Renesas Announces Execution of Facilities Agreement for Altium Acquisition
As announced in the press release “Regarding Acquisition of Stock of Altium Limited” issued on February 15, 2024, Renesas Electronics Corporation (“Renesas”, TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, reached an agreement with Altium Limited (“Altium”, ASX: ALU), a global leader in electronics design systems, in which Renesas will acquire all outstanding shares of Altium, making Altium a wholly-owned subsidiary of Renesas, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions (the “Acquisition”).To provide a portion of the funds for the Acquisition, Renesas today entered into a loan agreement (“Facilities Agreement”) with a borrowing limit of 1 trillion yen as described below.
Renesas Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2024
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723) today announced consolidated financial results in accordance with IFRS for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Renesas Announces Consolidated Forecasts
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the consolidated financial forecasts for the six months ending June 30, 2024.
Renesas’ New FemtoClock™ 3 Timing Solution Delivers Industry’s Lowest Power and Leading Jitter Performance of 25fs-rms
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today expanded its timing solutions portfolio with a new ultra-low 25fs-rms clock solution for wireline infrastructure, data center and industrial applications. The new FemtoClock™ 3 family includes ultra-low jitter clock generators and jitter attenuators with 8 and 12 outputs, enabling high-performance, easy-to-use, and cost-effective clock tree designs for next-generation, high-speed interconnect systems. Target applications for the new devices include telecom switches and routers, top-of-rack data center switches, medical imaging, broadcast audio & video and more.
Renesas Commences Operations of Kofu Factory as Dedicated 300-mm Wafer Fab for Power Semiconductors
Renesas Electronics Corporation (“Renesas,” TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has started operations at its Kofu Factory, located in Kai City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Renesas aims to boost its production capacity of power semiconductors in anticipation of the growing demand in electric vehicles (EVs). To celebrate this milestone, Renesas held an opening ceremony on April 11 with local government officials and partner companies in attendance.
Renesas Expands Quick Connect Studio with Real-Time Code Customization, Remote Debugging and Broad Portfolio of Supported Devices
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced new features and additional coverage for its Quick Connect Studio, a cloud-based embedded system design platform. Quick Connect Studio enables users to graphically co-optimize hardware and software to quickly validate prototypes and accelerate product development.
Renesas Introduces New Entry-Level RA0 MCU Series with Best-in-Class Power Consumption
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA0 microcontroller (MCU) Series based on the Arm® Cortex®-M23 processor. The new, low-cost RA0 devices offer the industry’s lowest overall power consumption for general purpose 32-bit MCUs.
Renesas Introduces Industry’s First General-Purpose 32-bit RISC-V MCUs with Internally Developed CPU Core
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the industry’s first general-purpose 32-bit RISC-V-based microcontrollers (MCUs) built with an internally developed CPU core. While many MCU providers have recently joined investment alliances to advance the development of RISC-V products, Renesas has already designed and tested a new RISC-V core independently, which is now implemented in a commercial product and available globally. The new, R9A02G021 group of MCUs provides embedded systems designers a clear path to developing a wide range of power-conscious, cost-sensitive applications based on the open-source instruction set architecture (ISA).
New Renesas MCUs with High-Resolution Analog and Over-the-Air Update Support Help Customer Systems Conserve Energy
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the RA2A2 microcontroller (MCU) Group based on the Arm® Cortex®-M23 processor. The new, low-power devices offer a 24-bit Sigma-Delta analog-to-digital converter (SDADC), and an innovative dual-bank code flash and bank swap function that make it easy to implement firmware over-the-air (FOTA) updates for smart energy management, building automation, medical devices, consumer electronics and other IoT applications that can benefit from firmware updates.
CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited, Renesas, and Stars Microelectronics, to Jointly Build Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test Facility in India
CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited (“CG”), a part of Tube Investments of India Limited and the Murugappa Group; Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723, “Renesas”), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions; and Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) Public Co. Ltd (“Stars Microelectronics”), a Thailand-based Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) provider; had recently signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) to establish a Joint Venture (JV) to build and operate an OSAT facility in India. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved the project of the JV under India’s Semiconductor scheme on February 29, 2024.
By Renesas Electronics Corporation · Via Business Wire · February 29, 2024