Renesas eases safety, security, and connectivity for car of future

TOKYO, JAPAN: Renesas Electronics Corp. is easing the design complexities involved in developing self-driving car and other driver assistance systems that can offer users with a safe, secure, and convenient driving experience.

The new RH850/P1x-C Series, a high-end version of the RH850/P1x Series of 32-bit automotive microcontrollers (MCUs), is designed for sensor fusion, gateway, and advanced chassis system applications that will enable the types of advanced systems envisioned in the car of the future.

Security and safety expectations are on the rise as carmakers endeavor to build vehicles that deliver a more enjoyable, convenient, and safe driving experience. While already deployed in vehicle safety systems, driver assistance systems have rapidly become more sophisticated in the lead up to self-driving cars.

In order to fully realize this autonomous vision, Renesas believes that solutions are required in four areas – safety, security, sensors, and networks – and has leveraged its experience as a global MCU leader to develop the RH850/P1x-C Series, which incorporates all four requirements on a single chip to deliver an all-in-one solution for driver assistance systems.

Renesas intends to continue to develop solutions like the RH850/P1x-C Series that generate new value in next-generation vehicle systems designed to meet these expectations.