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Renesas adds 28nm automotive MCU for zonal vehicle control
What happened
Renesas Electronics has launched a new 28nm automotive MCU, the RH850/U2C, targeting body, chassis, battery management, and safety systems. This addition extends the RH850 family to support current ECU designs and the transition to software-defined vehicle architectures. The launch is a neutral event for immediate trading as it expands product options rather than addressing immediate shortages.
Impact and signal
Low impactImpact score: 25/100
Affected components and suppliers
Automotive MCU
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Source and time
Source: eeNews Europe · 3/19/2026 · View original source
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