Renesas Electronics Group (TSE: 6723), a global semiconductor solution supplier, announced today that the Rz/Five universal micro-processor (MPU) based on the 64-bit RISC-V CPU kernel (MPU)-RZ/FIVE uses Andes AX45MP, based on RISC-V. The CPU instruction set architecture (ISA) enhances the existing MPU lineup based on the ARM? CPU kernel, expands the customer's choice, and provides greater flexibility in the product development process.

Renesas Electronic IoT and Infrastructure Division SOC Division Minister and Senior Vice President Shinada Kairen said: "I am glad that Renesas can be one of the first companies to launch Andes 64-bit RISC-V CPU kernel universal MPU products. /Five MPU's release and the support of ecosystems. Renesas has taken one step first in providing the ideal RISC-V solution. "

The chairman and CEO Frankwell Lin of Andes Technology Corporation said: "RZ/Five is the first universal MPU.ANDES based on the market with 64-bit RISC-V kernels based on Andes. Now join hands with 64-bit AX45MP products. I think this progress will promote the global market so that customers' equipment can use Andes advanced RISC-V processor series products as soon as possible. "

The ideal choice of the Internet of Things endpoint device

The demand for Internet of Things terminal equipment such as solar inverters or home security system gateways is increasing to collect sensor data and connect to server or cloud. Rz/Five optimizes this demand, which can provide the performance and peripheral functions required for IoT terminal devices. The maximum operating frequency of the product is 1 GHz. Its peripheral function includes support for multiple interfaces (such as two Gigabit Ethernet channels, two USB 2.0 channels, and two CAN channels) and dual A/D converter modules. At the same time, it also supports external DDR memory with error checking and correction (ECC) and security functions.

Provide long -term Linux support through industrial CIP Linux

Like the RZ/G series, RZ/FINE can also use the CIVIL Infrastic Platform (CIP) Linux kernel and the verified Linux software package (VLP). As an industrial -grade Linux, CIP provides long -term maintenance support for more than 10 years. This makes the RZ/FIVE series an ideal product that requires high reliability and longer service life. In addition, it also enables users to greatly reduce future Linux maintenance costs.

Compatible with RZ/G2UL's peripheral functions and packaging

The peripheral function and package of RZ/FIVE are compatible with the ARM -based Rz/G2UL products, which can be flexibly reused to use verified design. RZ/Five also uses smaller and more compact packaging to more effectively meet lower design. As an evaluation environment, the RZ SMARC evaluation board kit will be equipped with a module board that meets the SMARC 2.1 standard (equivalent to the current RZ/G series evaluation environment). This kit allows switching and evaluation between the RZ/FIVE CPU module and the RZ/G2UL CPU module to make the evaluation easier and shorten the product development cycle.

"Successful Product Combination" based on RZ/FIVE

Renesas will provide a complete system solution for the RZ/FIVE CPU module, including the RENESAS DA9062 power management IC, 5P35023 programmer generator, AT25QL128A flash memory, and SLG46538 GreenPak IC such as system reset. These devices are seamlessly collaborated in Ruisa's "successful product portfolio". For example, the SMARC system for single-core Cortex-A55 MPU, etc., can also be used as a reference design to shorten the product development time. Ruisa has developed and launched many "successful product portfolios". It combines technically compatible devices in Ruisa's product portfolio to help customers accelerate the design process and push the product to the market faster. At present, Ruisa has more than 280 "successful product portfolios" applicable to various applications. For more information, please visit: https://www.renesas.com/win.