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Renesas Extends Functional Safety Leadership with SIL3 Certified Solutions for Both ARM® Cortex®-M23, -M33-based RA and RX MCUs
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Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723) has launched new industry-leading functional safety solutions, including self-test software and the PROFIsafe Application Software Kit, both certified to IEC 61508 SIL3. These solutions span the RA and RX Families of microcontrollers, positioning Renesas as the first semiconductor supplier to offer such comprehensive hardware-software options. The self-test software enhances diagnostic capabilities for ARM Cortex-M23 and M33-based MCUs, while the PROFIsafe software strengthens safe network communications. These developments cater to growing demands for functional safety across various sectors, including industrial automation.
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Launch of SIL3 certified self-test and PROFIsafe application software enhances product offerings.
Renesas is the first semiconductor supplier to provide IEC 61508 SIL3 certified solutions.
Increased efficiency in functional safety product development is expected for customers.
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SIL3 Certified Self-test Software for RA and SIL3 Certified PROFIsafe Application Software Kit for RX Expand Overall Functional Safety Solutions Portfolio
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced availability of industry-leading functional safety solutions that meet the IEC61508 standard for both its RA and RX Families of microcontrollers. Renesas now offers IEC 61508 SIL3i certified self-test software for both ARM Cortex-M23 and -M33-based MCUs. Renesas also announced the IEC 61508 SIL3 certified PROFIsafe Application Software for RX MCUs. Renesas is the industry’s first semiconductor supplier to offer these hardware-software solutions.
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Functional safety is a critical consideration across most industrial automation equipment. It is also becoming increasingly important in numerous other applications, including service robotics, medical, and building automation. These requirements are often complex and place additional burden on overall development. In addition, many customers have limited experience with functional safety standards.
Renesas, with its broad and deep penetration across industrial applications, has taken a leadership position in functional safety solutions. Renesas experts help customers get to market faster by providing end-to-end support across the broad range of 32-bit MCU families, from concept to commercialization. Renesas offers comprehensive training and facilitates easy, complimentary evaluation of software solutions. During development, Renesas’ certified solutions help accelerate customers time to market and reduce total cost of ownership. Commercial licensing is available for certified software solutions and technical support is provided throughout the entire product development process.
“Companies of all sizes and in all geographies are seeking help in navigating functional safety requirements,” said Roger Wendelken, Senior Vice President in Renesas’ IoT and Infrastructure Business Unit. “We are proud to lead the industry in providing certified software solutions that complement our MCUs and assist our customers in getting to market faster.”
“The diagnostic software added to the Renesas solution, issued by TÜV Rheinland for functional safety certification, is based on the ARM core, which is increasingly being adopted in industrial automation,” said Masataka Nakao, General Manager, responsible for Functional Safety in Business Stream Industrial Services and Cybersecurity at TÜV Rheinland Japan. “Verifying diagnostic software takes time, and we are confident that certified Renesas diagnostic software can increase the efficiency of customers’ functional safety product development, which will contribute to the expansion of the functional safety market.”
Certified Self-Test Software for RA Series MCUs
When building a safety critical system using an MCU, it is required to provide device-level diagnostics. With Renesas’ SIL3 certified Self-Test Software solutions, customers can leverage IEC61508 certifications for the MCU’s CPU, ROM, and RAM when certifying the overall system. Renesas Self-test Software kit currently supports ARM Cortex-M23 and -M33-based RA2, RA4, and RA6 series MCUs.
PROFIsafe Application Software for RX Series MCUs
Safe network communication is a critical functional safety consideration for applications that use industrial Ethernet. Renesas addresses this need with the new PROFIsafe Application Software, strengthening its safety network offerings. The new SIL3-certified PROFIsafe Application Software Kit realizes PROFIsafe functionalities on PROFINET slave devices and eliminates the certification step for network communications. The solution works together with Renesas’ industry proven certified SIL3 System Software kit for RX MCUs. The PROFIsafe Application Software supports RX200, RX600 and RX700 series MCUs. Self-test Software is already available for RX MCUs.
Both the Self-test Software for the RA Family and the PROFIsafe Application Software for the RX Family have been certified by TÜV Rheinland, the world’s leading functional safety certification body.
Availability
Both the IEC 61508 SIL3-certified Self-test software kit and PROFIsafe Application Software kit are available today. In addition, Renesas offer reference documentation, an evaluation board for the RX family, and an IEC 61508 Certification Kit for RX compilers. All of these resources are available at www.renesas.com/application/industrial/functional-safety-industrial-automation.
About Renesas Electronics Corporation
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) delivers trusted embedded design innovation with complete semiconductor solutions that enable billions of connected, intelligent devices to enhance the way people work and live. A global leader in microcontrollers, analog, power, and SoC products, Renesas provides comprehensive solutions for a broad range of automotive, industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT applications that help shape a limitless future. Learn more at renesas.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
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(Note 1) Safety Integrity Level (SIL) is a measure of risk reduction. IEC61508 defines the levels from 1 to 4, with 4 providing the highest level of safety integrity.
What is the significance of Renesas' new SIL3 certified software for investors?
The launch of SIL3 certified software positions Renesas as a leader in functional safety solutions, potentially boosting market share and investor confidence.
How do the new software solutions affect Renesas' market position?
By being the first to offer these certified solutions, Renesas enhances its competitive edge in the semiconductor market.
What industries can benefit from Renesas' SIL3 certified solutions?
Industries such as industrial automation, service robotics, and medical applications can significantly benefit from these solutions.
When did Renesas announce the availability of its new safety software?
Renesas announced the availability of its new SIL3 certified software solutions on March 9, 2022.
What is the stock symbol for Renesas Electronics?
The stock symbol for Renesas Electronics is RNECY.
