Power and garden tools are evolving to deliver higher performance, improved efficiency, and greater intelligence, driven by the transition to cordless platforms and increasing expectations for connected functionality and usability. Renesas supports this shift with embedded solutions that bring together advanced motor control, wireless connectivity, optimized power design, and battery and charging technologies. From handheld tools and outdoor equipment to battery platforms and charging systems, our technologies enable reliable operation, enhanced functionality, and flexible system design, helping engineers accelerate development of next-generation tool platforms.
Deliver smooth, quiet, and efficient tool operation with precise torque and speed control. Advanced motor control reduces vibration and heat, improving efficiency, extending runtime, and enhancing durability in demanding applications.
Enable connected ecosystems with integrated sensing, processing, and wireless connectivity. Real-time monitoring supports predictive maintenance, asset tracking, and performance optimization to improve usability, reliability, and system control.
Design compact, high-performance tools with optimized power conversion and integrated drivers. High-efficiency operation reduces heat and energy loss, enabling smaller form factors while maintaining stable output under varying conditions.
Support flexible cordless and battery-powered platforms with scalable power architectures. System-level power management improves energy utilization, reduces charging time, and enables support for higher-capacity and higher-voltage designs as requirements evolve.
Accelerate power tool design with evaluation kits, tools, and resources for setup, configuration, and tuning.
Explore power delivery, charging, and battery management architectures for corded and cordless tools using evaluation platforms and system-level designs
Accelerate motor development with our kits to set up, control, and test performance across tool applications.
Build complete systems using our IDEs and model-based design platforms to streamline development and prototyping.
Refine and optimize system and motor performance using tools for configuration, tuning, and analysis.
Accelerate development of high-power battery-powered systems with a flexible 100W USB-C® Power Delivery reference design. Supporting 2- to 7-cell Li-ion battery configurations, sink-only or power bank operation, and software-configurable charging settings, it provides a streamlined platform for efficient and reliable USB PD battery system design.
Cordless tools must deliver higher torque, longer runtime, and lighter designs without sacrificing control. Meeting those goals requires efficient motor operation, advanced algorithms, and tight integration in compact, cost-sensitive systems. Our motor-control MCUs and development tools help streamline motor software development, tuning, and analysis to enable more efficient tool designs.
Power tools are increasingly becoming connected systems, enabling tracking, monitoring, and remote management across job sites and tool fleets. Designing secure, low-power connectivity for asset tracking and maintenance monitoring introduces challenges in power consumption, system integration, and scalability. Our wireless and locationing technologies enable efficient tracking, secure connectivity, and real-time visibility across connected tool ecosystems.
Power tools are evolving to incorporate intelligent features that optimize performance and improve user experience. Capabilities such as adaptive motor control and anomaly detection enable systems to adjust operation based on load conditions and detect potential issues during use. These features require real-time data processing and efficient integration of sensing and analytics. Our embedded processing platforms and AI tools support intelligent system behavior, enabling data-driven insights for improved performance and reliability.
As cordless power tools become more widely adopted, reducing charging time and simplifying charging across platforms are increasingly important for maintaining productivity. Delivering fast, high-power charging across different tools introduces challenges in power delivery, interface standardization, and system complexity. Our charging and power solutions enable flexible, high-power designs that simplify integration and enhance overall usability.
Watch this demo of our Chainsaw System, showcasing its ability to handle rapidly changing loads with precision. This system features sensorless BLDC and Field-Oriented Control (FOC) with Flux + HFI, enabling zero-speed startup, high torque at low speeds, and smooth, quiet operation. Designed for motors up to 54V/70A (peak) and tested on real chainsaws, it offers a turnkey system with available design files—accelerating product development and market entry.
See how this reliable, cost-efficient system enhances chainsaw performance, even in the toughest environments.
