Renesas Tech Day San Jose

On-device AI Agents for Retrieval and Tool Calling

9:10am - 9:50am

As Gen-AI moves from massive data centers to the edge, new innovations in Small Language Models (SLMs) are enabling sophisticated, autonomous agents to run directly on embedded hardware. This session explores the transition to multi-functional AI agents capable of offline reasoning, planning, and complex task execution. Join us to see an industry-first implementation of real-world use cases such as offline RAG-Lite Systems running on the Renesas RZ/G3E MPU with an Automatic Speech Recognition interface.

Tiny Models, Huge Signals: AutoML for Real-Time Analytics

10:00am - 10:40am

Explore how Reality AI Tools from Renesas enable advanced sensing applications in Renesas MCUs, including 16-bit RL78 MCUs and new ARM-based Cortex M23, M33 and M85 RA Series. This powerful AI/ML development environment automates TinyML model construction, validation, and BOM optimization; Enabling developers to explore the most cost-effective AI implementations for embedded products with Renesas MCUs.

TinyML on a 48MHz Cortex-M23 Hands-on

10:50am - 11:30am

*Pre-requisite Downloads required

Part 2 of Tiny Models, Huge Signals - Experience the full TinyML development lifecycle with Reality AI Tools and the new Reality AI Utilities suite: from collecting labeled sensor data on your own hardware, to auto-generating optimized ML models, to live debugging AI inference running inside your embedded application - all without leaving your IDE.

What can you do with 80 TOPPS (Sparce) - Scaling Vision AI with Cost optimized MPU AI Engine w/NNU

1:40pm - 2:20pm

In this session, you will learn about the latest Renesas RZ/V2H and RZ/V2N Vision AI devices, targeted at Security Surveillance, Dash CAM, Drones and Robotics. The RZ/V2H and RZ/V2N support multi-cameras up to 4K, H.265 encoding/decoding and PCI Gen3. Seven Arm processing cores allow for multiple vision AI ML Models to achieve up to 10 TOPs per watt for power constraint Vision AI Applications. Learn how the performance of the RZ/V DRP-AI3 AI engine allows you to run more powerful and accurate ML Models on multiple camera streams and tackle the video pre/post processing without loading down the processing cores.

Demos: DMS, Robotic hand gestures and robotic humanoid demos to show how the RZ/V can compliment Vision AI in next generation of AI Dash CAMs, robotics and Security Surveillance cameras.

RZ/G3 Ultra‑Low‑Power MPU with Fast Resume Linux & Android for Gateways and Multimedia

2:30pm - 3:10pm

Renesas’ RZ/G3 Applications MPU family is designed to bring more power savings, by offering extremely low standby power of 10µW, and fast startup for Linux operations with isolated power domains.

RA8P1 with Cortex‑M85: Fastest MCUs for AI and Graphics

3:20pm - 4:00pm

*Free M85 Board Provided

Benefits of the latest ARM Cortex-M85 MCU devices with a core enabling over 7300 CoreMarks with ARM's Helium AI/ML extension. Presenting the RA8P1 with Arm Ethos U55 neural network accelerator and advanced graphic capabilities on a 1280x800 display.

Sensors for the Robotic Edge: Enabling Safe and Intelligent Robotic Motion

9:10am - 9:50am

Learn more about Renesas sensor portfolio (Inductive Position Sensors, Impedance Sensors, Sensor Signal Conditioners) for addressing hardware challenges related to dexterity and degrees of freedom with support for HMI on robots, cobots and humanoids. Our comprehensive portfolio achieves high performance while being cost-effective alternatives (no magnets) to Resolvers, Encoder and Magnetic Position Sensors and Capacitive / Resistive Touch Sensors for Robotics & Motor control . One technology across all motion types, 100% customizable for customers’ applications. Replaces magnets with simple metal target and conductive foil.

Live demo: IPS & SSC on a robotic hand, plus impedance sensors on a leaf blower.

Bridging Sensors and Processors: Signal Chain Analog Solutions for Real World Requirements

10:00am - 10:40am

Learn more about Renesas precision analog portfolio (op-amps, interface, digital isolators, analog MUX/switch with level translation) that are used as building blocks for providing end-to-end solutions for various industrial applications. Our expansive analog portfolio offers customers the ability to choose Renesas to build cost-effective solutions that exceed system needs while offering robust supply continuity.

Live demo: Digital power monitoring with Renesas’ latest op‑amp offering.

The Next Era of Connectivity: Always Connected, Ultra-Low Power, Seamlessly Integrated

10:50am - 11:30am

Connectivity is entering a new era of always-connected experiences with ultra-low power and seamless wireless integration. This session introduces Renesas’ new connectivity devices entering mass production this year and how they enable next-generation IoT and smart products.

Get Powered by Renesas: GaN and ReXFET

1:40pm - 2:20pm

Discover the advantages of using GAN and REXFET in your solutions and when to use.

Get Powered by Renesas: Energize Your Design with Total Power Solutions

2:30pm - 3:10pm

From milliwatts to kilowatts, learn about Renesas’ vast portfolio of power components ranging from low noise LDOs, compact high efficiency DC-DC converters and controllers, AC-DC regulators, MPU specific PMICs, power modules, digital multiphase controllers, MOSFETs, IGBTs, drivers, and the latest GaN and SiC wide-bandgap technologies.

Rapid Prototyping with VersaClock Timing IC Solutions

3:20pm - 4:00pm

Discover the innovative realm of rapid prototyping with VersaClock solutions in this comprehensive session. Gain insights into leveraging programmable clock generators and jitter attenuators to enhance your design workflows. Renesas VersaClock products ensure minimal power consumption and increased flexibility, replacing multiple discrete timing components, which reduces BOM costs and conserves board space. With compatibility across a wide range of output types and frequencies, these solutions are ideal for applications in high performance computing, industrial applications, data centre accelerators, and telecommunications.

BLE Locationing 2.0 – Unmatched RTLS + 5yrs Ahead

9:10am - 9:50am

BT SIG compliant (AoA/AoD/Channel Sounding) + turbo modes for unmatched accuracy,  consistency, density, deployability and scalable ‘always-on’ indoor and outdoor RTLS locationing. Partnered with IOSEA for Tier 1 validated, best-in-market, E2E solutions. Exclusively preview of our joint roadmap: 3D, auto-planning, Polar…estimated to be 5yrs ahead of the market.

Optimizing Circuit Designs: Saving Space, Cost, and Power with GreenPAK and ForgeFPGA

10:00am - 11:30am

*Pre-requisite Downloads required

Discover how to create custom circuit solutions that protect your IP and reduce system cost. This session focuses on mastering GreenPAK technology through hands-on exercises and practical demonstrations, showing how this mixed-signal IC can serve as a versatile “Swiss Army Knife” for board-level integration.

The session will conclude with an overview of ForgeFPGA, highlighting how low-density FPGAs can address logic requirements at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop, as the class includes a guided walkthrough of the IDE development environment.

Renesas Solutions for Robotics and Drones

1:40pm - 2:20pm

Bringing the best of Renesas to system solutions, focused on Robotics and Drones.

Accelerate Embedded Solutions prototyping with QuickConnect

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Join us for an immersive QuickConnect session where we explore the QuickConnect Platform and QuickConnect Studio through a hands on demo to build an exciting prototype using QuickConnect Beginners kit (RA6E2 MCU, DA14531 BLE). Discover our roadmap, board farm capabilities, upcoming features, and recent success stories that highlight how QuickConnect accelerates embedded development.