Renesas Introduces New ASIL B Power Management IC Ideal for Automotive Camera Applications
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) has launched the RAA271082, an advanced automotive power management IC (PMIC) designed for next-generation camera applications. This ISO-26262 compliant PMIC features multiple voltage regulators and integrated safety functions, supporting ASIL B metrics. Key highlights include programmability for various image sensors, 1A output per switching regulator, and compatibility with Renesas’ Automotive High-Definition Link (AHL) technology. The RAA271082 is available now, enhancing the design of automotive camera systems with its high integration and safety features.
- Launch of RAA271082 PMIC enhances product offerings in automotive sector.
- ISO-26262 compliant ensures adherence to stringent safety standards (ASIL B).
- High programmability supports a wide range of automotive image sensors.
- Integrated safety features reduce overall power consumption.
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Highly Integrated RAA271082 PMIC Complements Renesas’ Award-Winning AHL Technology; Flexibility Enables Support for MCUs in Safety-Related Applications

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The highly integrated RAA271082 provides a universal power solution for automotive cameras. It is an ideal companion for Renesas’ Automotive High-Definition Link (AHL) technology that enables car manufacturers to deliver high-definition video using low-cost cables and connectors. The new PMIC simplifies power supply design for automotive camera applications requiring functional safety compliance, modules that include surround view/satellite, rearview, driver monitor, and e-mirror. The RAA271082 supports the power requirements of almost any combination of image sensor, image signal processor (ISP) and encoder technology, while also supporting direct-from-battery as well as power-over coax supply.
In addition to imaging systems, the RAA271082’s high integration and comprehensive safety features make it an excellent solution for 16- and 32-bit automotive MCUs in a variety of applications.
“Cameras are now an indispensable feature for all new vehicles,” said
Key Features of the RAA271082 PMIC
- Developed on an ISO-26262 compliant process, to support system safety goals reaching ASIL B
- High degree of programmability supports a wide assortment of automotive image sensors from all major vendors
- Provides 1A output current capability per switching regulator to support the growing power demands of the latest generation of high-resolution automotive image sensors.
- Supports general-purpose automotive MCUs with integrated reset generation, watchdog timer and programmable GPIO
- Integrates multiple components and functions to reduce overall power consumption
Winning Combination with RAA271082 and AHL
Renesas has developed a Winning Combination to assist customers in designing automotive camera systems using both the RAA271082 and AHL: Full Digital Cluster with AHL. Renesas Winning Combinations are technically vetted system architectures that work together seamlessly to bring an optimized low-risk design for a faster time to market. Renesas offers more than 300 Winning Combinations with a wide range of products from its portfolio. They can be found at https://www.renesas.com/win.
Availability
The RAA271082 is available today, along with the RTKA271082DE0000BU Evaluation Board. More information is available at www.renesas.com/RAA271082.
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