Microcontroller solutions for Instrument Cluster

Product catalog summary

Overview
This document provides an overview of Renesas microcontroller solutions for automotive instrument clusters, highlighting the evolution and capabilities of their microcontroller units (MCUs) tailored for dashboard applications. It emphasizes the widespread adoption of Renesas MCUs in the automotive industry and introduces the next-generation RH850/D1x family.

Microcontroller Series

D Series: A well-established series for dashboard applications, with a significant market presence.
RH850/D1x: The next-generation cluster MCU family, offering improved features and performance over the V850/Dx4 series. It utilizes 40nm Flash technology for low power consumption and high performance, contributing to reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Key Features of RH850

Up to 27x higher graphics performance with hardware support for warping and JPEG/RLE decompression.
Enhanced memory bandwidth and increased memory size.
Improved safety and security features.
Drastically reduced power consumption.
Software compatibility with V850/Dx4.

Graphics Competence
Renesas offers a wide range of graphics products for navigation, HMI, and dashboard applications, with cooperation from leading IP suppliers. They provide a full tool chain for graphics software development.

32-bit Cluster MCU: V850/Dx4
The V850/Dx4 series supports a wide range of TFT displays and classical dashboard features. It offers a flexible architecture with a common peripheral set and system protection functions.

16-bit Cluster MCU: RL78/D1A
The RL78/D1A series is optimized for low-end dashboard markets, offering ultra-low power consumption and high integration to reduce system costs. It supports a wide range of features including sound generation, stepper motor control, and LCD segment control.

Device Overview
The document provides detailed specifications for various MCU models, including memory, interfaces, peripherals, and power supply requirements.

Conclusion
Renesas offers a comprehensive range of microcontroller solutions for automotive instrument clusters, focusing on high performance, low power consumption, and advanced graphics capabilities. Their products are designed to meet the evolving needs of the automotive industry.

Catalog excerpts

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Instrument Cluster Renesas Electronics

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Instrument Cluster Solutions D series is a well established microcontroller series in the market - tailored for dashboard applications. The ongoing success is obvious: more than every second car on the road is built with a Renesas Dashboard MCU. You can rely on Renesas‘ expertise and the ultimate quality we stand for. No matter what your design entails, we can help make it reality. Next Generation – a quick Preview! RH850/D1x will be the next-generation cluster MCU family, significantly improving features and performance compared to V850/Dx4: > Higher CPU performance > Increased memory size (Flash,...

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What you can expect from V850/Dx4 Renesas‘ Dx4 family is the right choice to meet today‘s requirements for a wide range of TFT displays: from QVGA and lower resolutions to HUXGA. The Dx4 controllers are designed to support both the classical dashboard features, such as stepper motors, sound and LCD segment drivers, and 2D graphic animation. Core Dashboard Functionality One CPU core for the complete Series Same powerful V850E2 core independent from operating frequency One architecture for the complete product range offers full exibility even for different performance classes Sound Playback > Coprocessor...

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2D Gfx 2 Video OUT 1 Video IN serial Flash I/F SDRAM I/F 2D Gfx, 2 Video OUT 1 Video IN serial Flash I/F >> Real time clock module incl. clock correction >> LCD segment controller >> Support of dashboard specific standby-mode‚ watch-mode >> Dedicated dashboard specific DMAC trigger configuration Interval Timer >> Autonomous ADC based power-fail function On-Chip debug >> Stepper-motor controller incl. ZPD function RL78/D1A block diagram System >> Sound generator module >> Wide operation voltage of 2.7 to 5.5V >> Integrated safety feature support 2D Gfx 1 Video OUT serial Flash I/F >> Global top...

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Before purchasing or using any Renesas Electronics products listed herein, please refer to the latest product manual and/or data sheet in advance. Paper from responsible sources Renesas Electronics Europe © 2012 Renesas Electronics Europe All rights reserved. Printed in Germany.

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