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New IC-output optocouplers from Renesas Electronics with extra-long creepage distance of 14.5 mm

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

DUSSELDORF, Germany, May 16, 2012 — Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of two IC-output optocouplers with long-creepage-distance for applications such as industrial equipment employing the maximum commercial power supply voltage of 690 V or solar power generation systems employing high voltages of up to 1,000 V. The PS9924 is a high-speed optocoupler supporting internal system communication speeds of 10 Mb/s and the PS9905 is an optically coupled 2.5 A IGBT driver featuring high speed switching performance and reduced output voltage drop due to MOSFET-MOSFET output form.

NLT Technologies Introduces High-Resolution Multi-View 2D/3D Display with HxDP Technology for Enhanced Stereoscopic Viewing Experience

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

KAWASAKI, JAPAN, SANTA CLARA, Calif., DUSSELDORF, Germany, May 14, 2012 — NLT Technologies (NLT), together with its sales and marketing channel in Europe, Renesas Electronics Europe GmbH, today announced the successful development of a new autostereoscopic multi-view display with HxDP (Horizontally x times-Density Pixels) technology. The low-temperature polysilicon thin-film-transistor (TFT) color liquid crystal display (LCD) 2D/3D module prototype features a wide quarter video graphics array (WQVGA) resolution that enables autostereoscopic images.

Notice Concerning the Recording of Special Income from Gain on Transfer of Business

Thu, 10 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Tokyo, Japan, May 9, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) today announced the recording of special income in the year ended March 31, 2012.

Renesas Electronics Reports Financial Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2012

Wed, 9 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Tokyo, Japan, May 9, 2012 — Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723) today announced consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2012.

RS Components and Renesas Electronics Europe sign Distribution Agreement

Tue, 08 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT

OXFORD, UK & DUESSELDORF, Germany, 8 May, 2012 — RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, and Renesas Electronics Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation, the world's number one supplier of microcontrollers (MCUs) and a leading provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, have signed a joint distribution agreement with the purpose to offer online sampling services to the engineering community.

Renesas Electronics Europe Announces New Low-Power, High-Speed Industrial Ethernet Controllers

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Renesas Electronics Europe today announced two new Industrial Ethernet controllers that include support for multiple communication protocols, helping system designers reduce their bill of materials and enable more efficient machine operation. Samples of the first products in the series are scheduled to be available in the end of 2012, and will support CC-Link IE, EtherCAT, and EtherNet/IP with support for further standards to follow at a later date. The devices support high-speed, real-time operation by minimizing fluctuation of CPU processing time for more production efficiency in the industrial environment. Along with reducing bill of materials for industrial automation applications, the new controllers also ensure low power operation as the multiple Ethernet protocols are embedded in the hardware.

Renesas Electronics Receives Above & Beyond Award From Delphi

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, April 11, 2012 — Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, received Delphi's 2011 Above & Beyond Award, one of its Pinnacle Family of Awards. The award was given in recognition of Renesas' service and support to Delphi following the earthquake in Japan in 2011.

Renesas Electronics Introduces Low-Loss, Ultra Miniature Power MOSFETs for Improved Power Efficiency, Smaller Form Factor in Portable Devices

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Dusseldorf, April 10, 2012 — Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of eight new low-loss P- and N-channel power metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect-transistor (MOSFET) products optimized for use in portable electronics including smartphones and tablets. Featuring industry-leading low loss (low on-resistance), the new devices include the 20 V (VDSS) µPA2600 and the 30 V µPA2601, equipped in ultra　compact 2 mm × 2 mm packages to deliver increased power efficiency and miniaturization within smaller mobile device form factors.

Renesas Electronics Introduces 14 New Intelligent Power Devices with Enhanced Protection Functions for Automotive Body Applications

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:36:00 GMT

Dusseldorf, April 5, 2012 – Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced 14 new intelligent power devices (IPDs), including the μPD166023, designed for automotive applications driving exterior lamps such as headlamps and fog lamps as well as seat heaters and motors.

Renesas Electronics Kicks Off RL78 Green Energy Challenge

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Dusseldorf, March 27, 2012 - To spur embedded design creativity and innovation in the area of green energy, Renesas Electronics today launched the RL78 Green Energy Challenge, a global design contest featuring the RL78 microcontrollers (MCUs) and a robust software support environment provided by Renesas Electronics and its Alliance Partner community. The Renesas RL78 Green Energy Challenge provides an open, creative environment in which embedded engineers can showcase their skill in developing green energy designs in areas such as energy harvesting, low power, metering, monitoring and control systems. The contest begins March 26, 2012 and ends August 31, 2012. Winners will be announced at the Renesas DevCon in October in Anaheim, Calif.

Renesas Electronics Packs RX Punch into a Smaller Package to Support Cost-Sensitive Industrial and Consumer Applications

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:21:00 GMT

Dusseldorf, March 23, 2012 - Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of 12 new microcontrollers (MCUs) in the high-performance RX631 Group. The new devices bring the outstanding 1.65 Dhrystone MIPS (DMips) performance and advanced connectivity features of the RX631 MCUs in smaller 64- and 48-pin packages with smaller flash memory footprints of 256KB, 384KB and 512KB to serve cost and space constrained applications.

Renesas Electronics Expands 32-bit RX600 Microcontroller Family with Digital Power Control Series

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:30:00 GMT

Dusseldorf, March 22, 2012 — Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today expanded its RX600 microcontroller (MCU) family with the new 32-bit RX62G group. The MCUs are optimized for digital power control applications, including motor control with power factor correction (PFC), digital power supply, uninterrupted power supplies (UPS) and solar inverters.

Renesas Electronics Introduces High-Performance and Compact SoC for High-End Hybrid Set-Top Box

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:00:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan, March 19, 2012 — Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of its new system-on-chip (SoC) for high-end set-top boxes (STBs) the R-Home S1, supporting both worldwide digital TV broadcast reception and Internet content distribution.

Renesas Electronics Unveils New-Generation RH850 Microcontroller for Automotive Applications

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT

Dusseldorf, February 29, 2012 — Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today introduced the new RH850 family of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) for automotive applications. The RH850 is based on 40 nanometer (nm) MONOS (metal oxide nitride oxide silicon) embedded flash technology, making Renesas the first semiconductor supplier to provide this technology in the automotive sector. The RH850 family of MCUs is based on the new RH850 32-bit core, which provides the benefits of ultra low power process technology with the superior computing power of the world's leading 32-bit core.

Renesas Electronics Announces New 32-Bit RX63T MCUs for Single Motor and Inverter Control Applications

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Dusseldorf, February 28, 2012 — Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the release of the RX63T, the latest member of the broad RX Family of microcontrollers (MCUs). The RX63T features special inverter control timers and analog functions required for today's inverter control applications. The new MCUs help to reduce system costs and power consumption in applications like air conditioners, washing machines, solar inverter solutions and lighting control.

Renesas Electronics Announces New Ultimate-Low-Power RL78 Microcontrollers with Built-in LCD Controller

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:00:01 GMT

Dusseldorf, February 27, 2012 — Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the RL78/L12 Group of ultimate-low-power microcontrollers (MCUs) with on-chip liquid crystal display (LCD) controller that reduce current consumption by approximately 30 percent compared to earlier Renesas products (Note 2). The new 16-bit MCUs are designed for products equipped with small LCD panels, including portable household appliances, healthcare devices, building management systems, and industrial applications, that require improved user interfaces and ultimate low power.

Renesas Electronics Launches RL78/I1A DC/DC LED Control Evaluation Board to Facilitate Digital LED Driver Design

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Dusseldorf, February 23, 2012 — Renesas Electronics, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced its new DC/DC LED control evaluation board based on the RL78/I1A microcontroller (MCU). The RL78/I1A MCU series of five application-specific standard products (ASSP) are designed for lighting applications. The RL78/I1A DC/DC LED control evaluation board enables system designers to experience the benefits of MCU-based solutions for LED driver development. They can also learn about LED constant current control and various methods of dimming using the lighting-specific RL78/I1A MCUs.

Renesas Electronics Announces Driver IC for High-Efficiency LED Lighting Applications with Built-In Dimming Function for More Compact Systems and Enhanced Accuracy

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Dusseldorf, February 20, 2012 — Renesas Electronics, a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the availability of its new driver IC, the R2A20135SP. The newest member of Renesas' driver IC family is designed for high-accuracy, high-efficiency LED lighting systems, and features an on-chip dimming function and a 40-percent size decrease for the mounting area, making it an ideal solution for LED lighting fixture manufacturers. Renesas will also provide an evaluation board with the new driver IC installed on it to provide development support for system designers. Renesas also offers a lineup of high-performance power MOSFETs for use with driver ICs for LED lighting systems as well as kit solutions featuring both types of devices.