Renesas RZ 32-bit and 64-bit MPUs are built on high-performance CPU cores with a variety of accelerators and peripheral functions. With RZ, engineers can easily implement high-resolution HMI, embedded AI solutions, as well as real-time control and industrial Ethernet connectivity.
Key Advantages:
Combines connectivity and control
The RZ Family has enhanced networking functions and enables a high degree of real-time control by leveraging the proven Arm® core and Renesas' original technology. The RZ Family also has enhanced HMI (Human Machine Interface) functions and can handle not only 2D/3D graphics but also full high-definition (HD) videos.
Supports Embedded Vision AI, HMI, and high-speed real-time control
High-speed real-time control
- High speed (Max: 600MHz) 32-bit Cortex(R)-R CPU core and a large tightly-coupled memory (TCM) realize deterministic real-time response
Industrial Network Support
Embedded Vision AI
- Best-in-class thermal performance
- Highly power efficient delivering high-speed AI inference at low power consumption
HMI (Human Machine Interface)
- Drawing capabilities, camera input, and audio input for WVGA, WXGA, and 2D graphics are supported (RZ/A). Built-in 3D drawing and full HD video codec functions (RZ/G)
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The RZ Family of microprocessors include:
RZ/V Series
- 64-bit Cortex®-A CPU, up to 1.2 GHz
- Low-power Embedded AI for Vision-AI Application
- High-speed edge endpoint AI inference and low power consumption by DRP-AI
- No heat sink or cooling fan is needed, reducing product size & BOM costs
RZ/G Series
- 32/64-bit Cortex®-A CPU, up to 1.2 GHz
- 3D Graphics for HMI Application
- 3 times faster edge AI processing performance with Arm® Cortex®-A55
- Optimized PMIC (RAA215300) reduces power supply design complexity
RZ/A Series
- 32-bit Cortex®-A CPU, up to 528MHz
- 10MB Embedded RAM for HMI Application
- HMI hardware on-chip (GPU and camera interfaces)
- Execute-in-place (XIP) using QSPI flash
RZ/T Series
- 32-bit Cortex®-R CPU, up to 600MHz
- Real-time Control Multi-protocol Encoder I/F for AC Servo, Actuator, Inverter
- Renesas R-IN engine (“R-IN engine”) for multi-protocol Industrial Ethernet
- Configurable encoder I/F for various protocol encoders
- RZ/V Series
- RZ/G Series
- RZ/A Series
- RZ/T Series
Renesas RZ/V2L group
General-Purpose Microprocessor Equipped With 1.2GHz Dual-Core Arm® Cortex®-A55 CPU
DRP-AI’s excellent power efficiency eliminates the need for heat dissipation measures such as heat sinks or cooling fans. AI can be implemented cost efficiently not only in consumer electronics and industrial equipment but also in a wide range of applications such as point-of-sale (POS) terminals for retail. Also, the DRP-AI provides both real-time AI inference and image processing functions with the capabilities essential for camera support such as color correction and noise reduction. This enables customers to implement AI-based vision applications without requiring an external image signal processor (ISP).
Key features
- AI accelerator; DRP-AI
- Cortex-A55 (Dual or Single)
- Cortex-M33
- 3D graphics engine (Arm Mali-G31)
- Video codec (H.264)
- Camera interface (MIPI-CSI or Parallel-IF)
- Display interface (MIPI-DSI or Parallel-IF)
- USB 2.0 interface 2ch, SD interface 2ch
- CAN interface (CAN-FD)
- Gigabit Ethernet 2ch
- Memory error detection / correction (ECC)
- DDR4 or DDR3L memory interface
- BGA package (15x15mm, 21x21mm)
Applications
- Consumer applications
- Home appliances
- Industrial automation
- Building automation
- Medical and healthcare
- General purpose
Renesas RZ/V2M group
AI-only Accelerator (DRP-AI), 4K-compatible Image Signal Processor (ISP), Vision-AI ASSP for Real-time Human and Object Recognition
The AI dedicated hardware IP, DRP-AI, configured with DRP and AI-MAC, combines both a high-speed AI inference and low power consumption and realizes 1TOPS/W class power performance. In addition, the image signal processor (ISP) is highly robust, producing a stable image independent of the environment, allowing for a high AI recognition accuracy. With these features, the RZ/V2M realizes low power consumption, which is a challenge for embedded devices, making heat dissipation measures easier. Since heat sinks and cooling fans are no longer needed, the equipment can be miniaturized and the BOM cost can be reduced. The result is that it is ideal for vision AI applications in a wide range of embedded markets, including surveillance security, retail, office automation (OA), industrial automation, robotics, and healthcare.
Key features
- CPU and DDR Memory Interfaces
- 2x Cortex-A53 up to 1.0GHz
- 32-bit LPDDR4-3200
- Vision and Artificial Intelligence
- AI Accelerator; DRP-AI at 1.0 TOPS/W class
- Image Signal Processor (ISP) of multi-stream available
- Camera Interface; 2x MIPI CSI
- Face and Human Detection Engine
- Video and Graphics, Display
- H.265/H.264 Multi Codec
- Encoding; h.265 up to 2160p30, h.264 up to 1080p120
- Decoding; h.265 up to 2160p30, h.264 up to 1080p120
- 2D Graphics Engine; 200MPixels/s
- Display; MIPI-DSI (4-lane), HDMI 1.4a
- Hardware Security Engine provided
Applications
- Executes AI inference with DRP-AI Object files, which are the converted outputs of DRP-AI Translator from ONNX Model.
- Accepts several types of input data, i.e., an image file or USB camera capture image. (Default input data size is VGA, which is 640 x 480 pixels.)
- Displays the result of AI recognition on the PC terminal.
Renesas RZ/G2L group
General-purpose Microprocessors with Dual-core Arm® Cortex®-A55 (1.2 GHz) CPUs
The RZ/G2L microprocessor includes a Cortex®-A55 (1.2 GHz) CPU, 16-bit DDR3L / DDR4 interface, 3D graphics engine with Arm Mali-G31 and video codec (H.264). It also has many interfaces such as camera input, display output, USB 2.0, and Gbit-Ether, making it ideal for applications such as entry-class industrial human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and embedded devices with video capabilities.
Key features
- Cortex-A55 (Dual or Single)
- Cortex-M33
- 3D Graphics engine (Arm Mali-G31)
- Video Codec (H.264)
- Camera interface (MIPI-CSI or Parallel-IF)
- Display interface (MIPI-DSI or Parallel-IF)
- USB2.0 interface 2ch、SD interface 2ch
- CAN interface (CAN-FD)
- Giga bit Ethernet 2ch
- Memory error detection / correction (ECC)
- DDR4 or DDR3L Memory interface
- BGA Package (15x15mm, 21x21mm)
Applications
- Industrial HMI+Video
- Intercom/Doorbell
- POS terminal
- Home appliance
- Home security camera
Renesas RZ/G2LC group
General-purpose Microprocessors with Dual-core Arm® Cortex®-A55 (1.2 GHz) CPUs, with 3D Graphics
The RZ/G2LC microprocessor includes a Cortex®-A55 (1.2 GHz) CPU, 16-bit DDR3L/DDR4 interface, and 3D graphics engine with Arm Mali-G31. It also has many interfaces such as camera input, display output, USB 2.0, and Gbit-Ether, making it ideal for applications such as entry-class industrial human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and embedded devices with GUI capabilities.
Key features
- Cortex-A55 (Dual or Single)
- Cortex-M33
- 3D Graphics engine (Arm Mali-G31)
- Camera interface (MIPI-CSI)
- Display interface (MIPI-DSI)
- USB2.0 interface 2ch、SD interface 2ch
- CAN interface (CAN-FD)
- Giga bit Ethernet 1ch
- Memory error detection / correction (ECC)
- DDR4 or DDR3L Memory interface
- BGA Package (13x13mm)
Applications
- Industrial HMI+GUI
- Home appliance
- Smart thermostat
- Home security camera
Renesas RZ/A2M group
Image Processing RTOS MPU with DRP and 4MB of On-chip RAM
RZ/A2M can be used in applications that require an advanced HMI infrastructure and ecosystem as well superior acceleration technology for innovative embedded artificial intelligence, computer vision and image processing use cases.
Key features
- CPU: Cortex-A9 core, Max. 528MHz
- Voltage: 3V to 3.6V
- Package: 272 to 324-pin FBGA, 176 to 256-pin LFBGA
- Memory: SRAM Max. 4MB
- PWM: PWM Output x 15, 3-phase PWM Output Function
- HMI hardware on-chip (GPU and camera interfaces)
- Execute-in-place (XIP) using QSPI flash
Applications
- Communication & Computing Infrastructure
- Industrial Automation
- Robotics
- IoT
Renesas RZ/T1 group
Microprocessors for Real-Time Control and Networking of Industrial Equipment by only one chip
The RZ/T1 Group has the Arm® Cortex®-R4 Processor with FPU core, which was designed for real-time processing, and is capable of high-speed operation at up to 600 MHz. RZ/T1 devices that are equipped with a built-in Renesas R-IN engine (“R-IN engine”), an accelerator for industrial Ethernet communications, can perform industrial Ethernet processing without loss of real-time performance by Hardware RTOS (HW-RTOS) RZ/T1 devices that are equipped with a configurable absolute encoder interface are perfectly suited for precision motion control applications. The range of industry standards that are supported by the configurable encoder interface includes EnDat2.2, BiSS®-C, A-format™, Tamagawa and HIPERFACE® DSL.
Key features
- CPU: Arm® Cortex®-R4 Processor with FPU, Max. 600MHz
- Industrial Ethernet: EtherCAT®, PROFINET, EtherNet™/IP etc.
- Memory: Tightly Coupled Memory 544KB(with ECC), Extended SRAM 1MB(with ECC, option)
- Encoder Interface: EnDat2.2, BiSS®-C, A-format™, Tamagawa, HIPERFACE® DSL
- Timer: 32-bit Timer 3ch
- Voltage: Core 1.2V, I/O 3.3V, 16-bit Timer 30ch, Watchdog Timer 2ch
- PWM: 3-phase PWM Output Function: 3ch
- Analog function: 12-bit A/D Converter Unit0 : 8ch,Unit1 : 16ch
- Package: 320-pin FBGA, 176-pin HLQFP
Applications
- Connectivity (Wired)
- Motor Control
- Industrial Network