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Enabling Advanced, Intelligent, & Reliable Appliances

Appliances are evolving to be smarter, safer, and more connected, driven by the demand for energy efficiency, intelligent interfaces, and reliable performance. Renesas enables this transformation through embedded solutions that integrate high-performance MCUs, wireless connectivity, power management, and precise BLDC motor control. From kitchen, utility, and cleaning appliances to garden and power tools as well as appliance subsystems, our platforms bring intuitive HMI, certified functional safety, and edge AI capabilities to appliance designs, helping engineers reduce complexity and accelerate innovation for the modern connected home.

Precise & Quiet Motor Control

Achieve smoother, quieter, and more efficient operation with advanced BLDC and inverter motor control. Combine compact power and mixed-signal solutions to create high-performance designs that maximize energy efficiency, reduce noise, and ensure reliable operation across a wide range of appliances.

Low-Power Wireless Connectivity for Smart Appliances 

Enable connected, intelligent appliances with ultra-low power Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® Low-Energy (LE) connectivity. Deliver seamless device communication, remote monitoring, and predictive maintenance through flexible wireless platforms that allow appliances to operate efficiently within modern connected homes.

Intuitive HMI & Display Control

Design intuitive, durable, and visually captivating interfaces for appliances. Leverage scalable platforms that ensure accurate capacitive-touch sensing and stable display control for both segment LCD and color TFT panels. Built to perform reliably in high-humidity and noisy environments, these solutions enhance functionality while elevating overall design appeal.

Certified Functional Safety

Simplify compliance with IEC/UL 60730 standards using pre-certified devices, safety libraries, and reference designs. Ensure dependable operation by reducing testing complexity and design time through comprehensive functional safety resources that help manufacturers deliver safe and reliable appliance solutions.

Appliances Applications

Appliance Control & Connectivity

Garden & Power Tools

Home Cleaning Appliances

Home Utility Appliances

Small Kitchen Appliances

Designing for Intelligence, Efficiency & Interaction

Energy Efficiency

Global energy regulations and consumer demands are driving manufacturers to reduce standby power and improve conversion efficiency. This requires precise motor control, optimized power conversion, and compact designs that minimize energy loss while ensuring reliable operation.

Our high-efficiency MCUs, PMICs, and integrated inverter/BLDC control solutions deliver improved torque accuracy and thermal stability. Additionally, our verified SMPS designs, achieving standby power below 5mW, streamline compliance with global energy and EMI standards.

Blog: Energy-Efficient Motor Control for Home Appliances Key Technology: Explore Renesas Motor Control Technology Application Block Diagram: Wi-Fi-Connected Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS)
Electric motors on tanks for mixing liquids in beverage production factory.

HMI & Touch Control

Touch and display interfaces are core to modern appliance design, delivering intuitive control and visuals. Ensuring accuracy and responsiveness under high humidity, electrical noise, and temperature variation requires robust signal performance and stable calibration.

Our capacitive touch MCUs integrate LCD and TFT controllers and offer high noise immunity, water drop tolerance, and adaptive calibration. Development tools and reference designs aid rapid creation of durable, high-quality HMIs.

Reference Design: Capacitive Touch Waterproof Button with Self-Capacitance App Note: Capacitive Sensor Microcontrollers CTSU Capacitive Touch Introduction Guide Key Technology: Explore Renesas Capacitive Touch HMI Technology
Finger touching refrigerator door's console touchscreen with kitchen background

Edge Intelligence

AI/ML are transforming appliances into intelligent systems that sense, analyze, and adapt in real time. Integrating analytics at the edge enables predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, and energy-efficient operation for next-generation appliances.

Our e-AI-ready controller integrates live sensor data processing, predictive maintenance, and HMI integration. Edge AI software and sensorless motor monitoring enable anomaly detection, reduced downtime and enhanced reliability.

Reference Design: e-AI-Ready GUI Controller Solution Toolkit: RealityCheck Motor Toolbox Key Technology: Explore Renesas Real-Time Analytics Technology
Detecting Motor Failures at Startup with AI and Signal Processing

Reference Designs

High-End Gas Cooker Reference Design
RL78 Low-Power 8 & 16-Bit MCUs
RX23T Motor Control Reference Platform
RX 32-Bit Performance/Efficiency MCUs
Energy Efficient Single Burner Induction Cooktop Reference Design
RL78 Low-Power 8 & 16-Bit MCUs
Capacitive Touch 3D Gesture Reference Design
RX 32-Bit Performance/Efficiency MCUs
e-AI-Ready GUI Controller for Appliances and Industrial Systems Reference Design
RA Arm Cortex-M MCUs

Featured Products

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RA4 Series 100MHz Arm Cortex-M33 Motor Control Microcontroller
RA4T1
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48MHz Arm Cortex-M23 Entry-Level General-Purpose Microcontroller
RA2E1
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General-Purpose Microcontrollers with Highest RL78 Processing Performance and Enhanced Analog and Timers
RL78/G24
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Ultra-Low Power Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Low Energy Combo Modules for Battery Powered IoT Devices
DA16600MOD
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700V AC/DC Regulator with Ultra-Low Standby Power and up to 5W Output Power
RAA223011
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HVPAK Programmable Mixed-Signal IC, VDD Range: 2.3-5.5V, 10 GPIOs, 2 ACMPs, I2C, Dual Half-Bridge Driver (26.4V, 3A)
SLG47115

Product Categories

Analog Products
Analog products from op amps to data converters to audio and video ICs
Microcontrollers & Microprocessors
MCUs and MPUs available in a wide array of memory and package options
Power Discretes
GaN Power Discretes and Power MOSFETs for mid-to-high power applications
Power Management
Wide range of low-voltage to high-voltage power IC solutions
Programmable Logic
Create differentiated and customized solutions with Renesas
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth, cellular, Wi-Fi, and ultra-wideband wireless communications solutions
Digital BBQ Thermometer Measuring Meat Temperature
Success Story

Renesas Makes HyperSynes a Smart Outdoor Cooking ODM Game Changer

Renesas' ultra-low-power Bluetooth Low Energy chips and versatile MCU platforms give HyperSynes the tools to create cutting-edge solutions that blend the primal joy of grilling with the precision of modern tech.

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Enabling Technologies

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Functional Safety
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Human Machine Interface (HMI)
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Motor Control

Documentation

Videos & Training

We will show an appliance UI demo using Capacitive Touch of RL78/G22.
The Capacitive Touch of RL78/G22, with high sensitivity and high noise immunity, enables well-designed user interface with good functionality and can be achieved with ultra-low current consumption.

Events & Webinars

News & Blog Posts

Blog Post
Jul 9, 2025
High Performance x Compact Size Required for Power Tools and Fan Products – Meet the MCU That Makes It Happen
Blog Post
Apr 1, 2025
Brushless Motor Control Realized with RL78 Family
Blog Post
Jul 30, 2024
Enhancing Performance and Efficiency for Cordless Garden Tools