With the rapid development of global industrial automation, industrial control technology continues to evolve in the direction of intelligence, precision and real-time. Renesas' latest RZ/T2H microprocessors (MPUs) are undoubtedly an important part of this wave, and with their quad-core processing capabilities, nine-axis precision motor control, and strong support for Industrial Ethernet, they are a key enabler in the industry 4.0 era. As a member of Renesas' high-performance application processors, the RZ/T2H not only demonstrates Renesas' technological heritage in the field of embedded processors, but also brings innovative solutions to control equipment such as industrial robots, PLCs (programmable logic controllers), DCS (distributed control systems), and CNC (computer numerical control).
1. Core technology breakthroughs and innovations
The core strength of the RZ/T2H lies in its breakthrough in comprehensive performance, especially the balance between high-performance application processing and fast real-time control. With four Arm Cortex-A55®® application CPUs and two 1GHz Cortex-R52 real-time CPUs, the RZ/T2H is able to meet motor control needs up to 9 axes and enable strong support for industrial-grade applications on a single chip. Its memory architecture configuration supports 32-bit LPDDR4-3200 SDRAM, resulting in higher bandwidth and responsiveness, which is critical for industrial applications that require fast responses.
In addition, the RZ/T2H uses Renesas' unique distributed architecture, enabling each core to operate efficiently in multiple high-concurrency tasks for motor control and Industrial Ethernet communication. By integrating the peripheral functions required for motor control on the low-latency peripheral port (LLPP) bus of the Cortex-R52 real-time processor, the chip can quickly and accurately control the operation of the motor, greatly improving the response speed and working accuracy of industrial robots and automation equipment.
Figure: The Renesas RZ T2H MPU provides powerful application processing power and fast real-time control
2. Transformation of industrial application scenarios
With the continuous advancement of industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing, robotics, precision control technology and high-speed network communication are becoming the core driving force for the development of the industry. The advent of the RZ/T2H is a product of this trend, especially in the field of industrial robots and multi-axis motor control. Renesas has positioned the RZ/T2H as a "high-performance quad-core application processor" that not only supports the precise control of 9-axis motors, but also can quickly handle the communication needs of the Industrial Ethernet protocol, making it an indispensable core component of industrial controller equipment.
In industrial production, high precision and fast response of motor control systems are crucial. The RZ/T2H enables efficient control of up to 9 servo motors at the same time through a built-in multi-function such as a three-phase PWM timer, Δ-Sigma interface, and encoder interface (supporting standards such as A-format™, EnDat, BiSS,® Hyperface DSL, etc.). Traditional industrial motor control systems often require multiple chips or complex FPGA solutions to complete these tasks, while RZ/T2H integrates motor control and industrial communication through a single chip, which greatly reduces the number of components and development difficulties, and shortens the product development cycle.
3. Reduce costs and improve development efficiency
The high performance of the RZ/T2H is not only reflected in the control accuracy and response speed, but also in its ability to reduce component costs and simplify the development process. By integrating multiple functions on a single chip, the RZ/T2H reduces the reliance on traditional multi-chip solutions, resulting in a significant reduction in the overall cost of industrial automation equipment. At the same time, Renesas provides a wide range of software support for this series of products, including flexible configuration software packages (FSPs) and long-term support Linux software packages, providing developers with a convenient development environment and further shortening development time.
In addition, Renesas provided the RZ/T2H with a multi-axis motor control evaluation solution and an Industrial Ethernet protocol sample, allowing developers to jump-start system development. The equipment of these solutions and tools makes it easier for developers to integrate the system when using RZ/T2H, which significantly improves the development efficiency of industrial control systems.
4. the strong support of industrial Ethernet and intelligent interconnection
More than just a powerful motor control processor, the RZ/T2H also excels in Industrial Ethernet support. The processor is equipped with four Ethernet ports and three Gigabit Ethernet MACs (GMAC) and supports EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA and next-generation Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) standards. This allows RZ/T2H to flexibly adapt to the network requirements of different industrial equipment and control systems, which greatly improves the interconnection ability of industrial equipment.
In industrial automation, real-time and high-bandwidth network transmission are the key to ensuring system stability. The combination of the RZ/T2H's Ethernet switch and GMAC enables it to support the simultaneous operation of multiple industrial Ethernet controllers, providing strong support for efficient communication between devices. In an environment where multiple industrial robots and smart devices work together, the network support of RZ/T2H ensures stable and high-speed data flow.
