Renesas Electronics RX65N/RX651 microcontrollers

Renesas Electronics has expanded its RX65N/RX651 group microcontroller (MCU) line-up that addresses security needs for connected devices operating in industrial automation, building automation and smart metering systems. The expanded MCU line-up provides industrial systems manufacturers with the power efficiency and enhanced connectivity required for operation in industrial systems, while adding the enhanced security and connectivity required for edge devices in increasingly connected environments.

The expansion of devices operating at the edge of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has increased system manufacturers’ need for secure network connectivity, including secure on-the-go firmware updates. The expanded RX65N/RX651 devices support these evolving security and reprogrammability needs, offering integrated Trusted Secure IP, enhanced flash protection and other technology advancements to create a secure and stable integrated solution. In turn, the security advancements enable seamless flash firmware updates in the field through secure network communications.

Renesas has optimised the MCUs for connected industrial environments. They offer network connectivity and HMI support that makes it possible to: monitor the operating state of machinery from both inside and outside the factory; exchange data for making changes to production instructions; and reprogram the MCU’s memory to update equipment settings.