Skip to main content

Vehicle Control Unit

Overview

Description

The vehicle control unit (VCU) device facilitates the implementation of a service-oriented architecture (SOA) or software-defined vehicle (SDV). It supports zonal architecture by OEMs and can function as a central computer/gateway in entry-level and commercial vehicles. The automotive-control MCU provides sufficient performance headroom with a multi-core architecture compliant with functional safety (FuSa) standards from ASIL-B to ASIL-D.

System Benefits​:

  • Hardware design files and sample software are available, facilitating rapid prototyping and development of custom designs.
  • The MCU supports the No-Wait Over-the-Air (OTA) updates, allowing seamless software upgrades and maintenance without vehicle downtime.
  • The onboard embedded Multi-Media Card (eMMC) provides large storage for various use cases and supports the increasing data requirements of modern vehicles.

Comparison

Applications

Block Diagram

Select a block to discover products for your design

Test This Board Remotely

Available on Lab on the Cloud, use our PC-based GUI to instantly start configuring and testing designs in our virtual lab, no physical board needed.
AS260Main ConnectorAS260AS260AS260DC/DC 1DC/DCDC/DCDC/DC 2DC/DCDC/DCBuffer x4Buffer x4Buffer x4Buffer x4Buffer x4Buffer x4Buffer x4GyroGyroGyroI/O ConnectorEthernetEthernetEthernetGb EthernetGb EthernetGb EtherneteMMCeMMCeMMCNOR FlashNOR FlashNOR FlashCommunication Card ConnectorConnector ArrowConnector Arrow.182Connector Arrow.183Connector Arrow.187Sheet.200Right arrow 1pt.1045181818Sheet.195Sheet.201Right arrow 1pt.1045777Sheet.204Sheet.205Right arrow 1pt.1045111111Sheet.208Sheet.213Right arrow 1pt.1045222Sheet.216Sheet.217Right arrow 1pt.1045444Sheet.220Sheet.221Right arrow 1pt.1045444Sheet.224Sheet.225Right arrow 1pt.1045444Sheet.2284Right arrow 1pt.1045444Sheet.232Sheet.235Right arrow 1pt.1045222Sheet.238Sheet.239Right arrow 1pt.1045444Sheet.2422.243Right arrow 1pt.1045222Sheet.2468.247Right arrow 1pt.1045888Sheet.25012.251Right arrow 1pt.1045121212Sheet.254Sheet.255Right arrow 1pt.1045161616Sheet.258 Buffer x4Connector Line12V Input12V Input12V Input3.3/3Amax3.3/3Amax3.3/3Amax1.09V/2.5Amax1.09V/2.5Amax1.09V/2.5Amax3.3V3.3V3.3VRight arrow 1pt.1045222Sheet.275Right arrow 1pt.277333Sheet.279Right arrow 1pt.281121212Sheet.283Right arrow 1pt.285888Sheet.287Right arrow 1pt.289999Sheet.291RSENTRSENTRSENTPSIPSIPSIMSPI x3MSPI x3MSPI x3Voltage, Current SenseVoltage, Current SenseVoltage, Current SenseHS/LS Switch SignalHS/LS Switch SignalHS/LS Switch SignalI/O ConnectorI/O ConnectorI/O ConnectorCommunication Card ConnectorCommunication Card ConnectorCommunicationCard ConnectorIgnition SenseIgnition SenseIgnition SenseISO CAN x2ISO CAN x2ISO CAN x2LIN x2LIN x2LIN x2CAN x2CAN x2CAN x2Main ConnectorMain ConnectorMain ConnectorMCUMCUMCUMCUVCCVCCVCCISOISOISOGPIO 1GPIOGPIOSPI 1SPISPIADCADCADCI2CI2CI2CETNBOETNBOETNBOETNB1ETNB1ETNB1CAN 2CANCANGPIO 2GPIOGPIOCAN 1CANCANLINLINLINSFMASFMASFMAUARTUARTUARTSPI 2SPISPI
Exiting Interactive Block Diagram

Support

Support Communities

Support Communities

Get quick technical support online from Renesas Engineering Community technical staff.
Browse Articles

Knowledge Base

Browse our knowledge base for helpful articles, FAQs, and other useful resources.
Submit a Ticket

Submit a Ticket

Need to ask a technical question or share confidential information?