NUREMBERG, Germany and TOKYO, Japan, Mar 12, 2025 – Renesas Electronics Corp. has expanded its RZ/V Series of microprocessors (MPUs) with a new device that targets the high-volume vision AI market. Similar to its high-end device, the RZ/V2H, the new RZ/V2N MPU comes with Renesas’ proprietary AI accelerator, DRP (Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor) – AI3, boasting 10 TOPS/W (Tera Operations Per Second Per Watt) power efficiency and an AI inference performance of up to 15 TOPS through its advanced pruning (Note 1) technology. With the latest addition of the RZ/V2N, the RZ/V series has now expanded to cover a full range of markets, from the low-end RZ/V2L (0.5TOPS) to the high-end RZ/V2H (up to 80 TOPS).
The new MPU has a package area of 15 mm. Inheriting the advanced features of the RZ/V series, the RZ/V2N combines AI performance with low power consumption. The features minimize heat generation, eliminating the need for extra cooling fans. The reduction in heat allows for smaller, cost-effective embedded systems. Developers can integrate vision AI into different applications, including AI cameras for analyzing traffic and congestion in commercial spaces, industrial cameras for visual inspections on production lines, and driver monitoring systems for behavior analysis.
Renesas will showcase a live demonstration of the RZ/V2N at embedded world 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany, March 11-13, 2025.
Double-angle image processing with two cameras
Similar to the RZ/V2H, the RZ/V2N is equipped with four Arm Cortex-A55 CPU cores and a Cortex-M33 core, coupled with a image signal processor (ISP), Arm Mali-C55. The RZ/V2N also has two channels of MIPI camera interfaces, which allow two cameras to be connected to capture double-angle images. The two-camera system improves spatial recognition performance . It also enables precise human motion line analysis and fall detection. Furthermore, the dual-camera system captures images from different locations, allowing a single chip to count cars in a parking lot and recognize license plates.
“Since launching the RZ/V2H last year to target next-generation robotics requiring vision AI and real-time control, we have received tremendous interest in using the Renesas DRP-AI accelerator,” said Daryl Khoo, VP of embedded processing at Renesas. “With the addition of the RZ/V2N, sharing the same lineage as the RZ/V2H, we are extending our reach to address mid-range applications, particularly endpoint vision AI that does not need to be realized with power hungry designs. I am excited that our customers will be able to select the best AI MPU from Renesas that meets their system and budget requirements.”
“Vision AI applications across markets including smart city, enterprise and industrial are broad and varied, but all demand sustained performance and efficient processing,” said Paul Williamson, senior vice president and general manager, IoT line of business at Arm. “Renesas’ new RZ/V2N MPU leverages the leading-edge capabilities of the Arm compute platform to deliver against the performance and efficiency needs of next generation vision AI use cases.”
Comprehensive development environment
The RZ/V2N will be available with the Renesas evaluation board kit and a software development environment, along with other AI applications that are provided in the AI Applications and AI SDK (GitHub). The SDK assists users without in-depth AI knowledge to evaluate and develop AI applications. Additionally, partner companies will provide a SOM (system-on-module) board, SBC (single board computers), camera modules, and products that incorporate the Renesas RZ/V2N. This simplifies hardware design, accelerating AI development and launch in the market.
AI Camera Solution Winning Combination
Renesas has developed the AI Camera Solution, which targets applications like factories, public facilities, and commercial facilities. The solution consists of RZ/V2N, power management IC, and real-time clock IC, and can be used as a reference for AI camera systems. Renesas offers Winning Combinations – pre-validated system architectures built from compatible devices. The combinations ensure continuous functionality, reduce risk, and optimize performance. With over 400 solutions available, customers can accelerate their design process and launch products onto the market in less time than usual. For more information, click here.
Availability
The RZ/V2N will be available from Renesas and its authorized distributors starting March 19, 2025. For more information, click here.
Source: Renesas
About Renesas Electronics Corp.
Renesas Electronics Corp. is a Japanese semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in research, development, design, manufacture, sale, and servicing semiconductor products. Renesas offers a portfolio that includes microcontrollers, analog products, power devices, and system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. The products serve various industries, notably automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and Internet of Things (IoT) sectors. As of Dec. 31, 2024, Renesas employs approximately 21,204 individuals worldwide. In the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, Renesas reported revenue of approximately ¥1,348.5 billion, while the company’s operating profit for the same period was approximately ¥223.0 billion.