MathWorks has announced new Hardware Support Packages for Renesas microcontrollers, enabling automotive and industrial engineers to accelerate embedded system development through direct integration with MATLAB® and Simulink®. The latest packages connect Model-Based Design workflows with execution on Renesas’ RH850/U2A automotive microcontroller and RA6T2 industrial microcontroller, simplifying the transition from simulation to hardware deployment.
The collaboration between Renesas Electronics Corporation and MathWorks is designed to streamline embedded software development by automating several traditionally manual processes, including code generation, flashing, build configuration, and on-target execution. Engineering teams can now move directly from simulation models to validated embedded applications with reduced integration effort and faster testing cycles.
According to Renesas, the new support packages eliminate the need for developers to manually configure toolchains and device drivers. This allows engineering teams to focus on algorithm development and system optimization rather than low-level integration tasks. The simplified workflow is expected to improve productivity across automotive electronic control unit (ECU) projects as well as industrial automation applications.
The integration supports Renesas’ RA microcontroller platform, widely deployed in robotics, industrial automation, servo control, and variable-speed drive applications. By combining MATLAB and Simulink with the RA6T2 platform, developers can rapidly prototype embedded control systems and perform on-bench validation of motion profiles and closed-loop tuning. One-click deployment capabilities further reduce development time during hardware bring-up and performance validation.
For automotive applications, the RH850/U2A microcontroller family provides deterministic performance and functional safety capabilities required for advanced vehicle electronics. The platform is commonly used in electric vehicle motor control systems, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and body electronics. With the new integration, engineers can directly deploy field-oriented control algorithms and regenerative braking strategies from Simulink to RH850/U2A-based ECUs without writing initialization code or custom scripts.
The workflow enhancements are expected to shorten development timelines for electric mobility applications by supporting faster calibration and smoother torque delivery during vehicle testing. Automotive development teams can validate drive-cycle behavior earlier in the design process while reducing software integration complexity.
MathWorks stated that the collaboration strengthens interoperability between MATLAB, Simulink, and embedded hardware platforms commonly used across automotive and industrial sectors. The initiative also aligns with the company’s broader MathWorks Connections program, which brings together partners and customers to support engineering innovation and reduce time-to-market.
Founded in 1984, MathWorks develops mathematical computing software used extensively in automotive, aerospace, energy, medical device, and industrial engineering sectors. MATLAB and Simulink are widely adopted for algorithm development, simulation, visualization, and Model-Based Design applications across research institutions and engineering enterprises worldwide. The company operates in 34 offices globally and employs more than 6,500 professionals.
