Renesas Announces Integrated Development Environment for Automotive ECU Software; Announces Collaboration with Vietnam-based EV Maker
Dear AUTO Channel Editors, Renesas today announced a new integrated development environment that allows engineers to rapidly create software for automotive ECUs (Electronic Control Units) containing multiple hardware devices. The fully integrated environment supports co-simulation, debug and trace, high-speed simulation and distributed processing software over multiple SoCs (System-on-Chips) and MCUs (Microcontrollers)—all without the need for actual hardware. The press release is pasted below my signature. In addition, Renesas and VinFast, Vietnam’s first global EV maker, jointly announce that they are expanding their collaboration agreement to include automotive technology development of electric vehicles (EVs) and delivery of system components. The press release is also pasted below. 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Best regards, Stephanie STEPHANIE QUINN Public Relations Manager KITEROCKET M: 480- 316- 8370 squinn@kiterocket.com<mailto:squinn@kiterocket.com> kiterocket.com Renesas Launches Integrated Development Environment That Enables ECU-Level Automotive Software Development Without Hardware New Integrated Software Development Environment Supports Multi-Chip ECUs, Reducing Development Time and Post-Design Modifications TOKYO, Japan, September 27, 2022 ¯ Renesas Electronics Corporation , a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today launched a new integrated development environment that allows engineers to rapidly create software for automotive ECUs (Electronic Control Units) containing multiple hardware devices. The fully integrated environment supports co-simulation, debug and trace, high-speed simulation and distributed processing software over multiple SoCs (System-on-Chips) and MCUs (Microcontrollers)—all without the need for actual hardware. This software development environment recognizes the automotive industry’s shift toward “Software First” product development, in which a vehicle’s value is increasingly defined by its software, as well as the “Shift Left” software design approach, which emphasizes software verification and validation earlier in the development cycle, before hardware is available. The first development environment tools are available now for the- R-Car S4 and RH850/U2A devices. “Renesas is committed to providing a development environment that helps our automotive customers realize their vision for Software First, while continuing to support their evolution toward Shift Left software development," said Hirofumi Kawaguchi, Vice President of Renesas' Automotive Software Development Division. “We are confident that this development environment will help our customers transform their E/E architecture and facilitate the early development of ECUs and new products, and ultimately deliver more value.” Integrated Development Environment for ECU Development with Multi-Device Configuration Renesas’ integrated development environment with multi-device support enables software development at the ECU level, adding additional value in vehicles and contributing to the Software First approach. By providing a simulation environment from early stages of product development, the platform enables verification and application development before production of actual devices and ECUs, realizing the Shift Left concept. The integrated environment offers the following development support: 1. Co-simulation environment for multi-devices facilitating optimal system design By integrating and connecting simulators such as the R-Car Virtual Platform<https://www.renesas.com/us/en/products/automotive-products/automotive-system-chips-socs/r-car-virtual-platform>, which was previously provided for single-chip individual devices such as SoCs and microcontrollers, Renesas is delivering a new simulation environment for multi-device operation. Designs can now be optimized by balancing different application functions and incorporating software verification at the systems level. A development tool that automatically generates software code for devices and a simulation environment for verification from MATLAB® /Simulink® models will also be available. These tools will allow engineers to evaluate performance and start application development before hardware and ECUs are in production. 2. Debug and trace tool for multi-devices to visualize problems To make it easy to visualize how software operates internally, Renesas is providing a debug and trace tool that allows simultaneous and synchronized execution, execution control by breakpoints and information tracing for ECUs containing multiple devices. With this tool, users can visualize processing flows, evaluate performance profiles, and anticipate problems that may arise from operating multiple devices which are intricately linked within the same ECU. Renesas plans to implement the same functionality mentioned above (1) in the multi-device co-simulation environment so that debugging and tracing can be performed on a computer without an ECU. 3. High-speed simulator for software development that achieves rapid and large-scale simulations Typically, in ECU-level simulations, the target software tends to be large and the simulation execution takes a long time. This new high-speed simulator is based on QEMU, an open-source virtual environment that models SoCs and microcontrollers at a high level of abstraction, enabling faster ECU-level simulation of complex software. 4. Distributed Processing Software for multi-devices that enables design without considering hardware configuration This software enables optimal distribution of application functions to CPUs and IPs inside different SoCs and microcontrollers in an ECU, maximizing hardware performance. With this software, engineers can develop applications rapidly, without being constrained by the ECU hardware configuration. For example, developers can add an AI accelerator to an existing ECU to boost system performance, without having to re-design the application to accommodate the new device. The new development platform is designed to reduce the impact on the environment by providing a turn-key solution that accelerates time to market and saves energy. Availability * Co-simulation environment for multi-devices (Available today) www.renesas.com/software-tool/co-simulation-environment-multi-devices<http://www.renesas.com/software-tool/co-simulation-environment-multi-devices> * Debug and trace tools for multi-devices (Available today) www.renesas.com/software-tool/debug-and-trace-tools-multi-devices<http://www.renesas.com/software-tool/debug-and-trace-tools-multi-devices> * High-speed simulator for software development (Available in December 2022) www.renesas.com/software-tool/high-speed-simulator-software-development<http://www.renesas.com/software-tool/high-speed-simulator-software-development> * Distributed processing software for multi-devices (Available in December 2022) www.renesas.com/software-tool/distributed-processing-software-multi-devices<http://www.renesas.com/software-tool/distributed-processing-software-multi-devices> About Renesas Electronics Corporation Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723<http://www.jpx.co.jp/english/>) empowers a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. A leading global<https://www.renesas.com/about/company/profile/global.html> provider of microcontrollers, Renesas combines our expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These Winning Combinations accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, intelligent devices that enhance the way people work and live. Learn more at renesas.com<http://www.renesas.com/>. Follow us on LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/renesas/>, Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/RenesasElectronics/>, Twitter<https://twitter.com/renesasglobal>, YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/user/RenesasPresents> and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/renesas_global/>. ### (Remarks) MATLAB and Simulink are registered trademarks of The MathWorks, Inc. All names of products or services mentioned in this press release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Media Contacts: Americas Akiko Ishiyama Renesas Electronics Corporation + 1-408-887-9006 akiko.ishiyama.xf@renesas.com<mailto:akiko.ishiyama.xf@renesas.com> VinFast and Renesas Sign Strategic Partnership to Advance Automobile Technology Hanoi, Vietnam and TOKYO, Japan– September 26, 2022 – VinFast, Vietnam’s first global EVmaker, and Renesas Electronics Corporation , a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that the two companies are expanding their collaboration agreement to include automotive technology development of electric vehicles (EVs) and delivery of system components. The signing ceremony of the strategic collaboration was held at VinFast’s factory in Haiphong City, Vietnam earlier this month, which was attended by VinFast’s CEO, Le Thi Thu Thuy and Renesas’ CEO, Hidetoshi Shibata. As part of the newly expanded agreement, Renesas will provide a broader range of products to VinFast, which will include SoCs, microcontrollers, analog and power semiconductors. Renesas will also provide technical support to assist VinFast in developing future automotive applications and mobility services. By gaining access to Renesas' leading-edge technologies and expertise in the automotive industry, VinFast will accelerate the development of new EVs and market expansion with the aim to aggressively increase its annual production and sales. The two companies will regularly share product development roadmaps, market trends and requirements, project implementation progress as well as new cooperation opportunities. “VinFast is on a course of market expansion worldwide and mass production to ensure the highest vehicle performance and timely delivery to customers” said Le Thi Thu Thuy, Vice Chairwoman of Vingroup and Global CEO of VinFast. “This new partnership with Renesas will give VinFast access to both advanced in-vehicle semiconductor technology as well as high-level system expertise, with the aim to accelerate the development of safe and sophisticated EVs for global markets.” “We are committed to supporting the local industry in Vietnam through talent development and business expansion. Since founding our design center in Ho Chi Minh City in 2004, we have continued to expand our presence in Vietnam. We also established a second design center in Da Nang this April,” said Hidetoshi Shibata, President and CEO of Renesas. “The collaboration with VinFast reinforces our commitment. We are thrilled to join VinFast’s journey for their global growth beyond Vietnam. By making EVs more widely available, I am convinced we can lead a greener, safer, and more sustainable way of living.” VinFast and Renesas have previously collaborated on automotive infotainment systems, and Renesas’ SoCs (System-on-Chips), R-Car, and analog products have already been implemented in VinFast's new VF8 and VF9 EV models. About VinFast VinFast – a member of Vingroup – envisioned to drive the movement of global smart electric vehicle revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing complex with globally leading scalability that boasts up to 90% automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam. Strongly committed to the mission for a sustainable future for everyone, VinFast constantly innovates to bring high-quality products, advanced smart services, seamless customer experiences, and pricing strategy for all to inspire global customers to jointly create a future of smart mobility and a sustainable planet. Learn more at: https://vinfastauto.us. About Vingroup Established in 1993, Vingroup is one of the leading private conglomerates in the region, with a total capitalization of $35 billion USD from three publicly traded companies (as of November 4, 2021). Vingroup currently focuses on three main areas: Technology and Industry, Services and Social Enterprise. Find out more at: https://www.vingroup.net/en. About Renesas Electronics Corporation Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723<http://www.jpx.co.jp/english/>) empowers a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. A leading global<https://www.renesas.com/about/company/profile/global.html> provider of microcontrollers, Renesas combines our expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These Winning Combinations accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, intelligent devices that enhance the way people work and live. Learn more at renesas.com<http://www.renesas.com/>. Follow us on LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/renesas/>, Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/RenesasElectronics/>, Twitter<https://twitter.com/renesasglobal>, YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/user/RenesasPresents> and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/renesas_global/>. ### All names of products or services mentioned in this press release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Press contact: VinFast: Tobias Nguyen +84 98 994 8655 v.trongnh4@vingroup.net<mailto:v.trongnh4@vingroup.net> Renesas: Akiko Ishiyama + 1-408-887-9006 akiko.ishiyama.xf@renesas.com<mailto:akiko.ishiyama.xf@renesas.com>