Press Releases

Renesas acquires Israel-based Celeno for US$315mn to expand its connectivity portfolio

Tokyo, Japan, October 28, 2021 ― Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Celeno Communications, a provider of smart Wi-Fi solutions, for Renesas to acquire Celeno in an all-cash transaction. The deal values Celeno at approximately US$315 million (€269.87 million or approximately 35.9 billion yen at an exchange rate of 114 yen to the dollar), assuming certain milestone payments are made as detailed in the agreement.
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October 28, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

BlackBerry, Google and Qualcomm join forces to drive advancements in automotive cockpits

BlackBerry Limited announced the availability of a QNX Hypervisor and VIRTIO-based reference design to virtualise Android Automotive OS on the 3rd Generation Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platform, helping automakers to deliver the ultimate cockpit experience while accelerating time to market. (more…)

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October 13, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Infineon launches SLS37 V2X hardware security module to safeguard V2X communication

With trends such as electrification, autonomous driving and connected cars, the number of communication interfaces in vehicles is growing whether wired or wireless. However, this development entails new challenges because the numerous communication channels create new attack surfaces increasing the vulnerability of the systems. (more…)

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October 11, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Renesas unveils automotive gateway solution based on new R-Car S4 SoCs and PMICs

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, unveiled an innovative automotive gateway solution with R-Car S4 system on chips (SoCs) and power management ICs (PMICs) for next-generation vehicle computers, communication gateways, domain servers and application servers.

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October 6, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

New EasyPACK 2B EDT2 power module for traction inverters up to 50 kW

Infineon Technologies AG introduces the automotive qualified EasyPACK 2B EDT2, a flexible and scalable half-bridge power module. Depending on inverter conditions, this 750 V device can reach a maximum power of up to 50 kW and 230 A . With its featured specs, the module is optimised for inverter applications in hybrid and electric vehicles.

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October 4, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Renesas accelerates deep learning development for ADAS and automated driving applications

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, unveiled the R-Car Software Development Kit (SDK), a complete software platform in a single package that enables quicker and easier software development and validation for smart camera and automated driving applications used in passenger, commercial, and off-road vehicles.  (more…)

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September 21, 2021

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Spirent charts the way forward for autonomous systems with BVLOS mission enabler

Spirent Communications plc, the provider of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) test and assurance solutions, announced the launch of Spirent GNSS Foresight, an innovative cloud-based solution that lets operators know in advance where and when GPS or GNSS positioning is reliable for unmanned and autonomous journeys. (more…)

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September 20, 2021

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Renesas and OmniVision deliver integrated reference design for automotive camera systems

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, and OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, introduced an integrated reference design for a High Definition automotive camera system.

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September 14, 2021

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‘Huge opportunity’ says Canalys as only 10% of the 1bn cars in use have ADAS features

New research from Canalys shows that advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features were installed in just 10% of the 1 billion cars in use worldwide at the end of 2020. (more…)

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September 9, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Renesas change executive personnel following Dialog Semiconductor integration

Following the news that Renesas’ acquisition of the entire issued (and to be issued) share capital of Dialog Semiconductor Plc is now complete, Renesas Electronics Corporation has changed its executive officers and re-assigned automotive solution business functions. 

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August 31, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello