Motion and Drives
To transition to Industry 4.0 / IIoT applications, cyber-physical systems will demand even more flexibility, particularly around physical movement. Renesas offers extensive experience with motion and drive solutions being used today in leading automation systems.
Browse block diagrams for motion and drives applications to see how our devices could be used in your next project.
AC Servo
The AC servo system used in machine tools, industrial robots, and variety of other manufacturing machinery precisely controls the rotor position, rotation direction, rotation speed, and torque of servo motors. Features such as fast calculation, the ability to generate and output multiple waveforms, and feedback control are necessary to achieve fast response to changes in load, improved stopping accuracy, and minimal vibration.
AC Drive
The AC Drive system is a variable-speed controller that precisely controls the shaft rotation speed, typically, an induction motor or synchronous motor, and is widely used in industrial machinery such as production line conveyors, cranes, elevators, fans, pumps, and compressors.
Motor Control
Renesas offers a broad range of devices, software, and tools, including a kit that can be used as a reference design — all specifically designed for motor control applications.
Industrial Networks
Best-in-class communication components for industrial communications protocols such as PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus, IO-Link and more.
IA Functional Safety
Renesas offers functional safety solutions and development tools with safety support.
IA Security
Security is the heart of connected, smart manufacturing. Renesas provides device security technology and network security for confidential data transfer.
News Releases
- Renesas Electronics Launches RX72M Group of Microcontrollers with EtherCAT® Support for Industrial Applications
- Renesas Launches RX72T Group to Expand Microcontroller Options for Servo Control in Industrial Robots
- Renesas Electronics Introduces 32-Bit RX66T MCU Group Optimized for Motor Control in Industrial, Home Appliance, and Robotics Devices
- Renesas Electronics Delivers 32-bit RX65N and RX651 Groups of Microcontrollers Providing Safe and Secure Communication Capability and Control to Industrial Machinery
- Renesas Electronics America Simplifies Industrial Drives and Robotics Systems Development with New RZ/T1 Motion Controller Reference Kit
- Renesas Electronics Reveals RX24T Group of 32-Bit MCUs Targeted to Motor Control for Improved Energy Efficiency in Industrial Equipment, Office Equipment, and Household Appliances
- Renesas Accelerates Functional Safety Implementation in Industrial Equipment with New RX111 Safety Package Solution