Renesas & Visual Studio Code: MCU & MPU Development

August 1, 2023 - Renesas Electronics, a global leader in semiconductor solutions, announces exciting news for developers worldwide. Starting today, Renesas customers can leverage the power of Microsoft® Visual Studio Code (VS Code) to develop their entire range of microcontrollers (MCUs) and microprocessors (MPUs).

VS Code is renowned for its ease of use and cross-platform capabilities, making code editing a breeze across various operating systems. By extending its support to VS Code, Renesas empowers a broader community of designers who are already familiar with this popular integrated development environment (IDE) and code editor.

The integration of VS Code complements Renesas' robust e2 studio IDE, used extensively by thousands of designers globally. This integration enables developers to create efficient embedded solutions with ease, catering to diverse applications such as automotive, IoT, industrial automation, home appliances, and healthcare.

Akiya Fukui, Vice President, and Head of the Software Development Division at Renesas, expressed enthusiasm for this new development: "As a global MCU supplier, Renesas Electronics is committed to meeting the needs of our large and loyal customer base. With VS Code support, more designers can now harness the potential of Renesas processors to build innovative embedded applications."

Marc Goodner, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, also shared his excitement: "We are thrilled to welcome Renesas Electronics to the Visual Studio Code community. This collaboration opens up new possibilities for millions of developers, empowering them with access to Renesas' extensive and efficient MCU and MPU product lines."

Developers can freely download VS Code, including full access to source code. Additionally, they can create and manage source code repositories with ease using Github pull request extensions. The continuous development of VS Code's extensions ensures a flexible and customizable experience through both user-friendly interfaces and a command-line approach.

This collaboration marks a significant step forward in MCU and MPU development, promising innovation and efficiency for designers worldwide. Embracing the ease and power of Microsoft® Visual Studio Code, Renesas Electronics invites developers to unlock their full potential and create cutting-edge solutions for various industries.