R-Car-V3M

Overview

The R-Car V3M is an SoC that is primarily for front camera applications, but also surrounds view systems, driver monitoring, or even lidars; and, it enables NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) features. NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) is a government car safety program tasked with evaluating new automobile designs for performance against various safety threats.

A challenge for front cameras is how to provide high performance for computer vision while supporting low power consumption and a high level of functional safety. Since front cameras are mounted next to the windshield, the rise in temperature due to not only the heat generated by the components themselves but also direct sunlight must be taken into consideration. Thus, the requirements for low power consumption are especially stringent. The R-Car V3M solves this challenge and improves the power efficiency of camera system development.

R-Car V3M is certified ASIL B according to ISO26262, which drastically reduces the effort for ASIL ECU development.

R-Car V3M uses the R-Car SDK (Software Development Kit), an easy to start & easy to use development framework for the R-Car V Series SOCs from the successful Renesas Autonomy Platform.

R-Car V3M Reduces BOM Costs and is Optimal for Surround View Systems

Low power consumption and highly-efficient image recognition engine
High-speed processing of algorithms like optical flow, object detection and classification, and convolutional neural networks
Dual Arm^® Cortex^®-A53 for application programming and dual Cortex-R7 lockstep cores to run AUTOSAR
Integrated ISP enables high level of integration for reduced cost
R-Car V3M is certified ASIL B according to ISO26262
Open solution for intelligent camera supported by Renesas and its ecosystem of partners
R-Car V3M & its SW suite are in mass production

	ADAS Front Camera Solution
	Intelligent Camera Solution with R-Car V3M
	Infotainment and Automated Driving Systems with Fewer Components

Applications

Documentation

Title	Type	Date
V3M User's Manual ZIP32.62 MB Related Files: Other	Manual - Hardware	May 22, 2023
R-Car Series, 3rd Generation Guide to Implementing the VSPD and DU PDF1.17 MB	Application Note	Nov 11, 2022
R-Car Series, 3rd Generation Sequences of Activation and De-activation for Third-Generation R-Car Series Products PDF871 KB	Application Note	Nov 11, 2022
R-Car Series, 3rd Generation QoS System Description & Configuration PDF1.33 MB	Application Note	Oct 16, 2020
R-Car Series, 3rd Generation Board Circuit Design Checklist PDF2.07 MB	Application Note	Aug 25, 2020
R-Car Series, 3rd Generation Functions, Usage, and Restrictions of the Display Control Modules PDF1.19 MB	Application Note	May 19, 2020
R-Car Series, 3rd Generation Functions, Usage, and Restrictions of the Video Capturing Based on CSI2 PDF685 KB	Application Note	May 19, 2020
R-Car Series, 3rd Generation DRAM Refresh Rate Setting Application Notes PDF299 KB	Application Note	Feb 5, 2020
R-Car Series, 3rd Generation Booting Sequences PDF871 KB	Application Note	Jun 19, 2019
R-Car Series, 3rd Generation R-Car DRAM Backup Function PDF966 KB	Application Note	Apr 11, 2019
R-Car Series, 3rd Generation Guide on the Mechanical Handling of Renesas FCBGAs PDF2.12 MB	Application Note	Oct 24, 2018
R-Car Series, 3rd Generation Media Independent Interface (MII) Connection With an External PHY or Switch PDF387 KB	Application Note	Oct 24, 2018
V3M Electrical Characteristic PDF1.07 MB	Datasheet	Jul 22, 2019
V3M DDR3 Opening Tool ZIP2.57 MB	Guide	Apr 7, 2021
V3M SoC Design Guide Model (3D Products Model, BSDL, IBIS, PCB Design Guide, PKG Tray Soldering, Power Calculation Sheet, Thermal Simulation) ZIP11.16 MB	Guide	Aug 6, 2020
Initialization Sequence of DBSC4 DDR3L for R-Car V3M PDF519 KB	Guide	Jul 22, 2019
V3M Package Information ZIP355 KB	Guide	Feb 27, 2019
R-Car V3M, V3H, V3H2 Overview & Block Diagram PDF635 KB	Manual - Hardware	Jul 30, 2021
V3M User's Manual Read Me File TXT7 KB Related Files: Manual - Hardware	Other	May 22, 2023

Design & Development

Software & Tools

e² studio for R-CarIntegrated Software Development Environment. Innovative and Open Development Environment in order to ease SW Development for Computer Vision and Deep Learning Algorithms. New developers can download an evaluation license for e² studio free of charge. For a commercial license, please contact a Renesas representative.	IDE and Coding Tool	Renesas
3D Surround View With and Without GPUGPU version (R-Car H3 / M3) • 4x 2MP @ 30fps input • 4k @ 60fps output • Cogent color harmonization • Dynamic 3D bowl, dynamic blend zones • Transparent car (Historical view) • Detection features IMR version (R-Car V3H / V3M) • 4x 2MP 30fps input	Software Package	Cogent Embedded Inc.
Atlas Camera Optimization Suite for R-Car by AlgoluxThe Atlas Camera Optimization Suite is the industry’s first set of machine learning tools and workflows that automatically optimizes camera architectures for optimal image quality or for computer vision. Through a secure cloud-enabled interface, Atlas significantly improves computer vision results in days vs. traditional approaches that deliver suboptimal results even after many months of manual ISP tuning.	Software Package	Algolux
Autobrains AI SolutionAutobrains provides video perception SW. Revolutionary, self-learning AI leveraging R-Car V Series assets.	Software Package	AutoBrains Technologies Ltd.
Automotive SoC Consulting ServiceR-Car Online Consultation is a service where you can receive various consultations regarding R-Car V3H and R-Car V3M. We propose various solutions according to the customer’s situation, such as consultation for customers who are considering R-Car for the first time, learning of image recognition and deep learning using R-Car, and construction of evaluation environment. With this development consulting service for automotive SoC, we will shorten the introduction time of customers and solve problems at an early stage.	Software Package	Hitachi Industry & Control Solutions, Ltd.
Driver Monitoring Solution on R-Car - Vision based ADAS algorithms development on R-Car V3 M/HDriver Monitoring Solution on R-Car. In-cabin camera-based driver monitoring Works with RGB, RGB+IR and IR only sensors CNN and non-CNN based models available to optimize processor load. Suite of Vision based ADAS algorithms development on R-Car V3 M/H, comprising of vulnerable road-user detection, vehicle detection, traffic sign recognition, and traffic light recognition along with complete R&D services for developing ADAS solutions.	Software Package	PathPartner Technology Pvt Ltd
INTEGRITY® RTOSThe INTEGRITY® RTOS is built around a partitioning architecture to provide embedded systems with total reliability, absolute security, and maximum real-time performance.	Software Package	Green Hills Software LLC
ISP Solutions for R-Car V3H & R-Car V3MR-Car V3x ISP solutions, ISP Pipeline • Raw data correction • Lens correction • Noise reduction • Demosaic • Exposure control • White balance • Color correction • Color space conversion: RGB or YUV output PC Tuning Tools • Real-time Tuning • Off-line Tuning	Software Package	Cogent Embedded Inc.
QNX's ASIL Real Time Operating SystemBlackberry provides ASIL compliant RTOS and BSP stack optimized for Renesas R-Car V3H & R-Car V3M.	Software Package	BlackBerry Limited
R-Car Hardware using OpenCL and SYCLCodeplay's Solution for Renesas R-Car developers. ComputeSuite for R-Car™ enables developers to accelerate applications on R-Car hardware using OpenCL and SYCL.	Software Package	Codeplay Software
RT-RK - Expertise on Renesas' Computer Vision and CNNConsulting and services on computer vision and machine learning to optimize the performance of Tier 1 and OEM algorithm on Renesas products	Software Package	RT-RK
SVNet, Deep Learning Embedded Software by STRADVISIONSVNet is a deep learning and camera-based embedded perception software for ADAS & Autonomous Vehicles use cases. There are millions of vehicles powered by SVNet from level 2 ADAS to level 4 Autonomous Vehicles in the production pipeline in Germany and China.	Software Package	StradVision, Inc.
Safety Support Program Consultancy for R-Car Automotive ApplicationsAVL Software and Functions GmbH provides System FuSa Consultancy for Renesas R-Car SOCs	Software Package	AVL Software and Functions GmbH

Sample Code

	Title	Type	Date
	V3M DRAM Refresh Rate Setting Sample Program ZIP8 KB	Sample Code	Oct 30, 2019

Boards & Kits

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