Renesas describes their PLC solution with metrology for smart grid

    In this episode of PSDtv, Renesas describes their latest PLC solution with metrology for smart grid applications such as smart street lighting. The RL78 is Renesas Electronics' new-generation microcontroller family combining advanced features from both the 78K and R8C families to deliver low power consumption and high performance, and is based upon a 16 bit CISC architecture with analog functionality.

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