Our contributions to automotive technology enable customers in global
markets to improve the safety and convenience of the cars and trucks they
build, much to the benefit of everyone who uses the vehicles. Vehicles today are using more electronics to cope with the diversfying
requirements of drivers and passengers and to address concerns about the
environment and fuel consumption. Also, the control of various vehicle systems
is becoming increasingly complex and diverse. These systems include the
powertrain systems that control the engine and transmission, and the body
systems that control features such as electrically operated seats and the
opening and closing of doors and windows. They also encompass chassis systems
(electric power steering, for example), safety systems (airbags and more), and
information systems (navigation and audio/visual equipment). Essential factors in this increased use of electronics in vehicles include
electronic control units (ECUs) and automotive semiconductors linked together
by in-vehicle networks, particularly the fine-grained control enabled by
microcomputers. It is inevitable that the performance of microcomputers will
continue to improve and that ECUs will become increasingly sophisticated and
integrated. Various factors are important for meeting the needs of the automotive
industry. To be successful, a semiconductor manufacturer must offer excellent
technologies for high-speed processing, miniaturization and low power
consumption. It also has to have extensive knowledge and experience in the
areas of real-time closed-loop control systems and information-processing
systems. Further, the company must be able to ensure a reliable supply of a
wide range of products to match the long product lives of automobiles. Renesas'
comprehensive strengths in areas such as design and process technology, product
development, and manufacturing are making us ever more competitive in markets
around the world. Support for high-speed in-vehicle networks is essential feature for
increasing the integration of ECUs into new vehicles. Component technologies
and software standardization that is improving system development efficiency
are also becoming increasingly important in vehicles as electronics become more
capable and pervasive. Renesas has participated in a wide range of
standardization activities from an early stage and we are contributing to the
establishment of technical standards, development platforms, and similar
resources. The 3-part Special feature in this edition of our EDGE online magazine
provides an update on automotive electronics and describes how Renesas advanced
delivers advanced semiconductor solutions for this vibrant global market. Other
stories describe interesting new products, applications and business
developments.
| Advanced Solutions for Vehicle Control Applications |
| Part 1 - Interview: Current State and Future Outlook for Automotive Electronics and Networking |
- Rapid advances characterize the use of electronics in vehicles, and JasPar is promoting the standardization of in-vehicle networks |
| Part 2 - Overview: Renesas Vehicle Control Solutions |
| - A wide product range based around flash microcomputers meets diverse needs of customers in the global automotive industry |
| Part 3 - The Renesas Approach to Vehicle Control |
| - Powertrain Control Solutions |
| - Microcomputer User Case Study: Hitachi,Ltd.,Automotive Systems |
| - Body Control Solutions |
| - Microcomputer User Case Study: AISIN SEIKI Co.,Ltd. |
| - Chassis and Air Bag Control Solutions |
| -Microcomputer User Case Study: Denso Corporation |
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