As the use of color LCD panels in instrument cluster systems becomes more widespread, gauge control and graphics display are being combined even in smaller and medium size cars. The trend towards "gauge-less" displays is already progressing in high-end cars, where visibility and comfort are desired, and attractive, easy to see displays using 3D graphics on large, high-resolution panels are seen as one aspect of a car's individuality.

However, for these systems to become more mainstream the ability to realize rich reality image display that makes full use of 3D graphics, the ability to display the cluster screen rapidly at the same time as the start-up of accessories, the ability to realize high reliability that can prevent unauthorized access from the outside to the system to continuously convey accurate information of the instruments to the driver, and the ability to enhance the performance of the many electronic equipment units and communications systems used in the car will all be required.

The R-Car D1 provides both the functionality and the performance to overcome these issues and furthermore, since Renesas users can take advantage of the R-Car Consortium ecosystem that consists of over 170 companies, they will be able to develop 3D graphics cluster systems quickly.

The Renesas R-Car Family of SoCs implements high-functionality human machine interfaces (HMI) for high-end automotive cockpit systems. Renesas also offers gauge control support through its RH850/D1x microcontrollers (MCUs) that are also ideal for entry-level and mid-range automotive systems.

Features:

－ 3D graphics cluster systems can be developed easily by cooperating with Renesas partners

－ Enables rapid startup for instrument cluster systems

－ Driver safety protection and car hacking prevention by the provision of functional safety and security solutions

－ Superlative system flexibility and ease of design made possible by the R-Car D1 supporting a wide range of communication and network types

－ Development assets from the 2D graphics cluster RH850/D1x can be applied