Renesas Electronics introduced the RZ/T2H, its most advanced microprocessor (MPU) for industrial applications to date. Designed for high-speed, high-precision control of up to 9-axis robot motors, the RZ/T2H integrates application processing and real-time control into a single chip. It supports Industrial Ethernet and targets key industrial applications, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motion controllers, and computerized numerical controls (CNCs). This development aims to meet the growing demand for unmanned, automated manufacturing.
Traditionally, industrial systems relied on multiple MPUs or a combination of MPUs and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) for such tasks. The RZ/T2H simplifies the process by consolidating these capabilities, reducing component costs, and eliminating FPGA programming requirements. Renesas offers specialized boards and software, including multi-axis motor control tools and industrial Ethernet protocol samples, to support rapid system development.
• Performance Highlights:
• 4 Arm Cortex-A55 CPUs with 1.2 GHz max frequency for application processing.
• 2 Cortex-R52 CPUs with 1 GHz max frequency for real-time processing.
• Supports LPDDR4-3200 SDRAM with 32-bit external memory.
• Integrated peripherals for motor control: PWM timers, delta-sigma interfaces, and encoder interfaces.
• Motor Control Features:
• Supports up to 9-axis motor control on a single chip.
• Low Latency Peripheral Port (LLPP) for high-speed CPU access.
• Network Support:
• 4 Ethernet ports, including three Gigabit Ethernet MACs and an Ethernet switch.
• Compatibility with EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, and TSN standards.
• Development Ecosystem:
• Renesas Flexible Software Package (FSP) with Linux support.
• Motion Utility Tool and out-of-the-box evaluation boards for industrial robots.
Daryl Khoo, Vice President of Embedded Processing at Renesas, remarked, “The RZ/T2H builds on our market success with RZ/T2M and RZ/T2L, empowering customers to leverage existing design assets while addressing more demanding industrial motor control and Linux applications.”
