Macronix' OctaBus Memory available for Renesas High-end RZ/A2M Microprocessor Group to Explore Embedded Artificial Intelligence (e-AI) Solutions

HSINCHU,Sept. 27,2019 -- Macronix International Co.,Ltd. (TSE: 2337),a leading integrated-device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market,announced today that Renesas Electronics has implemented Macronix's dedicated OctaBus to support Macronix 8 I/O octaflash Memory MX25UW51245G,octaram and octamcp products on the Renesas RZ/A2M group of high-end Arm®-based microprocessors (MPUs) and its evaluation boards for high-speed processing of e-AI imaging in smart appliances,service robots,and industrial machinery.

The Macronix MX25UW/MX25LW family of OctaBus Memory,provides a data-transfer-rate operation frequency up to 200MHz and high throughput of 400MB/s to meet the "instant-on" demand performance for real-time system responsiveness in automotive,industrial and consumer applications,which also enables system architects to meet customer expectations of a rich graphical user interface and ultra-fast response times. In addition,the MX25UW/MX25LW family offers an ideal solution for over-the-air (OTA) update applications,as OTA configuration has become increasingly important in the rapidly expanding Internet of Things (IoT) market. The MX25UW/MX25LW family allows the device to execute OTA data updates such as: distribution of updated software,upgrading firmware and changing the user interface.

The RZ/A2M is a new addition to the RZ/A Series lineup of MPUs,equipped with high-capacity on-chip random-access memory (RAM) that eliminates the need for external DRAM. Since their debut,RZ/A Series MPUs have been well-suited to applications employing human-machine interface (HMI) functionality,and the RZ/A2M adds to this suitability with features ideal for applications using cameras. It supports the Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) camera interface,widely used in mobile devices,and is equipped with a dynamically reconfigurable processor (DRP) for high-speed processing of images input via the MIPI. Network functionality has been boosted with the addition of two-channel Ethernet support,and secure functionality is enhanced by an on-chip hardware encryption accelerator. These features enable safe and secure network connectivity,making the RZ/A2M ideal for a wide range of systems employing image recognition,from home appliances to industrial machinery.

About Macronix

Macronix,a leading integrated device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market,provides a full range of NOR Flash,NAND Flash,and ROM products. With its world-class R&D and manufacturing capability,Macronix continues to deliver high-quality,innovative and performance-driven products to its customers in the consumer,communication,computing,automotive,networking and other market segments.

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