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For over 20 years, Renesas has been a trusted leader in sensor technology, delivering advanced solutions that enable cutting-edge sensor systems across a variety of industries. Our expertise spans a broad portfolio of high-performance, low-power sensor technologies, purpose-built to meet the demands of modern applications—from automotive and consumer devices to industrial and data center solutions.

Exceptional Performance

Low-power, high-accuracy sensors engineered to meet stringent standards like ISO 26262, Automotive EMC, and JEDEC offer uncompromising precision and efficiency in every application.

Trusted, Reliable Partner

A proven supplier with millions of  parts shipped, we help companies drive innovation in major consumer, automotive, and data center applications.

Breadth of Experience

Decades of knowledge, expertise, and data transform today’s technologies into solutions for the future.

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Inductive Position Sensors
Contactless, magnet-free position sensors. High immunity to magnetic stray fields for precise industrial and automotive applications
Optical Sensors
Advanced optical sensors for ambient light, proximity, and laser diode drivers. Reliable detection and control
Sensor Signal Conditioners (SSC/AFE)
Best-in-class signal conditioner ICs for resistive and capacitive sensors. Accurate conditioning for diverse sensor types
Automotive Sensors
Sensors for ambient light, electrical impedance, LiDAR, position sensing, and sensor signal conditioning ICs

Edge Intelligence Starts with Sensing

Edge‑Aware Sensing for Safe & Intuitive Human-Machine Interaction

At the edge, systems must instantly and reliably understand human intent. Renesas sensors enable robust touch and impedance‑based interaction detection—even with gloves, humidity, and environmental noise—supporting safer mobility, stable control, and intuitive human‑machine interfaces in real‑world conditions. 

Applications:

  • Smart E-scooters and E-bikes
  • Grip/handlebar Interaction Sensing for Safety Purposes
  • Touch-based Gesture Control for Mobility HMIs
  • Safety Systems for Micromobility Fleets
Electric scooter rider interacting with scooter's HMI display.
E-Scooter with HMI Display
3D illustration featuring top and bottom views of VFQFPN IC chip package with 24 lead count.
Automotive Impedance Sensors
RAA2S4704 Active
Multi-Channel Impedance Measurement IC
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RA Arm Cortex-M MCUs
Discover Renesas Electronics' RA family 32-bit microcontrollers (32-bit MCU) featuring advanced Arm Cortex-M cores, offering robust security, outstanding performance, and ultra-low power for IoT and Industry 4.0 solutions. Benefit from the Flexible…
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Precision Op Amps (Vos <1mV)
Renesas' precision operational amplifier (op amp) portfolio achieves low offset voltages, low noise and overall high performance at low power.
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Intelligence at the Edge for Predictive Maintenance

Edge intelligence transforms high‑quality sensor data into actionable insight. Renesas sensor signal conditioning and embedded machine learning algorithms enable early anomaly detection and predictive maintenance—reducing downtime, cutting service costs, and extending equipment lifetime in demanding industrial environment.

Applications:

  • Industrial Automation
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Building Automation
Predictive maintenance.
Predictive Maintenance
3D illustration featuring top and bottom views of WAFER chip package with 0 lead count.
Sensor Signal Conditioners (SSC/AFE)
ZSSC3281 Active
Dual Channel 24-Bit Resistive Sensor Signal Conditioner with Analog and Digital Output
Datasheet
3D illustration featuring top and bottom views of LFQFP chip package with 64 lead count.
RA Arm Cortex-M MCUs
RA4M2 Active
100MHz Arm Cortex-M33 TrustZone, High Integration With Lowest Active Power Consumption
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AnalogPAK
Reduce BOM, save board space, and simplify design with AnalogPAK mixed-signal ICs combining analog functions and configurable logic.
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Precision Op Amps (Vos <1mV)
Renesas' precision operational amplifier (op amp) portfolio achieves low offset voltages, low noise and overall high performance at low power.
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Inspire–Renesas Dexterous Hand

Inspire-Renesas dexterous robotic hand enabled by highly precise force signal conditioning. The system performs delicate tasks—such as gently holding an egg—showcasing advanced force control and real-time feedback. This capability is powered by a highly integrated Sensor Signal Conditioner (SSC) that simplifies design and boost's reliability. By consolidating components like ADCs, amplifiers, and digital processing into one device, the SSC accelerates development and ensures robust performance.

Applications:

  • Dexterous Hand
  • Safe HRI (Human-Robot Interaction)
     
Renesas dexterous hand picking up chip.
Renesas Dexterous Hand
3D illustration featuring top and bottom views of VFQFPN IC chip package with 24 lead count.
Sensor Signal Conditioners (SSC/AFE)
RAA2S4251 Active
Automotive Sensor Signal Conditioner with Analog Output
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Inductive Position Sensors for Finger Joint Angle Control
Our contactless position sensors feature a magnet-free design, significantly reducing material costs and providing immunity to stray magnetic fields. Ideal for motor commutation applications in the industrial, medical, and consumer markets.
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RZ 32 & 64-Bit MPUs
Discover Renesas Electronics' RZ series microprocessors, featuring cutting-edge 32-bit and 64-bit Arm technology for superior high-resolution HMI, embedded vision, e-AI, real-time control, and industrial Ethernet connectivity. Leverage powerful Arm…
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Precision Op Amps (Vos <1mV)
Renesas' precision operational amplifier (op amp) portfolio achieves low offset voltages, low noise and overall high performance at low power.
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High-Resolution, Magnet-Free Position Sensing for Robotics

Renesas inductive position sensors, together with unmatched sensing element design customization, deliver a magnet-free solution with high resolution and absolute position at power-on, high reliability in harsh environments, and stray-field immunity. Renesas enables cost-effective and easy-to-design solutions tailored for robotic applications, helping to reduce system complexity

Applications:

  • Industrial Robot Arms & Collaborative Robots, Autonomous Mobile Robots
  • Servo Joints in Humanoids, Logistics Robots, AGVs
  • Precision Positioning in Automation Systems
Robotic joint.
Robotic Joint
3D illustration featuring top and bottom of TSSOP IC chip package with 16 lead count
Inductive Position Sensors
RAA2P3226 Active
High-Speed Inductive Position Sensor with Dual Coil Sensing Element Featuring I2C, ABI, Step/Dir, and UART Interfaces
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3D illustration featuring top and bottom views of QFN IC chip package with 48 lead count.
3-Phase MOSFET Drivers, 3-Phase FET Drivers
RAA306012 Active
3-Phase Smart Gate Driver for BLDC Motor Applications
Datasheet
3D illustration featuring top and bottom views of MP-25ZP chip package with 3 lead count.
Power MOSFETs
NP80N04PLG Active
Power MOSFETs for Automotive
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RS-485/422, RS-232, & Multi-protocol Transceivers
Discover Renesas multiprotocol RS‑485/RS‑422 and RS‑232 transceivers offering flexible single or dual‑port designs, 3.3V/5V supply options, high data‑rate performance, and robust ESD protection for industrial networking applications.
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Resources

Blog
Intelligent Sensors for Intelligent Systems
Blog
Do-It-Yourself Sensor Signal Conditioning
Press Release
Renesas’ New Resolver 4.0 Catalog Offers 80 Market-Ready Inductive Position Sensor Designs
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Renesas Introduces Four-Channel Master IC and Sensor Signal Conditioner for the Growing IO-Link Market

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