The Renesas Synergy platform consists of fully integrated software, development tools, and a family of scalable microcontrollers (MCUs) with no upfront fees; everything is included in the purchase price of the MCU device.
 
The new Synergy Platform includes the Synergy Software Package (SSP) version 1.3.0, which integrates Express Logic's NetX Secure™ Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Message Queue Telemetry Transport (MQTT) for NetX Duo™. SSP v1.3.0 also adds Wi-Fi, LTE, and Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) wireless application frameworks that simplify the addition or replacement of radio frequency (RF) modules in IoT devices. Low-power management is enhanced by adding the Power Profile application framework to facilitate the use of Synergy MCU's complex low-power modes. The Synergy Platform also includes software support and development tools for three additional MCU groups: S5D5, S3A6, and S128. The new low-cost S5D5 and S3A6 hardware and the S128 development kit further reduce development costs.
 
SSP v1.3.0 integrates NetX Secure to protect communications between IoT devices connected over public networks and the internet. Developers can easily deploy NetX Secure to authenticate the identity of senders and receivers, preventing eavesdropping and manipulation of data transmitted across the network. NetX Secure uses the TLS protocol to achieve socket-layer security while utilizing the NetX Duo TCP/IP network stack. TLS provides security in three ways: by establishing secret keys between the client and server, by applying hash algorithms to detect alteration or falsification of packet content, and by verifying the remote host's identity using digital certificates. The MQTT protocol enables lightweight machine-to-machine (M2M) communication across small, MCU-powered IoT edge devices. This combination of TLS and MQTT protocols ensures secure and efficient edge-to-cloud communication.
 
Wireless Application Framework Acquisitions
The wireless application frameworks in SSP v1.3.0 allow developers to easily add or swap RF modules from various vendors in their projects, providing a uniform set of APIs that summarize low-level hardware details. This makes it easier for Synergy Platform customers to evaluate popular RF modules and quickly adapt to changes in the availability of specific RF modules, with minimal impact on application code. SSP v1.3.0 also makes the Wi-Fi application framework native to the SSP and adds new frameworks for cellular and BLE connectivity to cover the three major IoT wireless protocols. Synergy Tools simplifies the selection of RF module features, configurations, and connections for the RTOS (ThreadX® Real-Time-Operating System). Customers can access Synergy's wireless application frameworks and compatible device drivers in the Synergy Gallery.
 
Synergy S5D5 MCUs
The S5D5 Group, Renesas' eighth Synergy MCU group, enhances the scalability of the Synergy platform with six new software-compatible MCUs. Each MCU delivers cost-effective performance, a high SRAM-to-flash ratio, and robust security features to address IoT applications. The S5D5 MCUs feature a 120 MHz ARM® Cortex®-M4 processor core, 512KB or 1MB of on-chip flash memory, 384KB of SRAM, precision analog acquisition capabilities, and high-speed Ethernet and USB interfaces. Specialized security features include the ability to securely generate and store private keys using symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, a true random number generator (TRNG), and special memory protection functions.
 
Availability
SSP v1.3.0 is now available for download at https://synergygallery.renesas.com. Synergy S5D5 MCUs are now available from Renesas Electronics' worldwide distributors, along with a low-cost TB-S5D5 target motherboard kit that allows customers to quickly evaluate and begin their design.
 
S5D5 MCUs SRAM Flash Memory Package
R7FS5D57A3A01CFP 512 KB 384 KB 100-pin LQFP
R7FS5D57A3A01CFB 512KB 384KB 144-pin LQFP
R7FS5D57A2A01CLK 512KB 384KB 145-pin LGA
R7FS5D57C3A01CFP 1 MB 384 KB 100-pin LQFP
R7FS5D57C3A01CFB 1 MB 384 KB 144-pin LQFP
R7FS5D57C2A01CLK 1MB 384KB 145-pin LGA
 
Also available from Renesas Electronics worldwide distributors are a new TB-S3A6 target motherboard kit for the S3A6 MCU group and the DK-S128 development kit for the S128 MCU group.

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