# GreenPAK for Automotive: Reliability, Integration & Real-World Demos

- Show: [OnTrack](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack)
- Published: 2026-03-17
- Length: 45m
- Episode: 336
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2026-03-17-greenpak-for-automotive-reliability-integration-real-world-demos
- Listen: https://podcast.altium.com/e/greenpak-for-automotive-reliability-integration-real-world-demos/

## Summary

Michele Deviato and Oleh Saphia from Renesas explain how Automotive GreenPAK differs from industrial components through AEC-Q100 qualification, vibration-resistant packaging, and rigorous reliability testing. They demonstrate how the configurable mixed-signal IC consolidates discrete components to reduce BOM cost and board area by up to 90%, while eliminating the need for firmware via the Go Configure software. Oleh provides a live demo of building an LED animation circuit in minutes, highlighting the tool's ease of use and the chip's ability to replace microcontrollers in specific logic applications.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2026-03-17-greenpak-for-automotive-reliability-integration-real-world-demos#t=0) Introduction and Guest Backgrounds
- [3:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2026-03-17-greenpak-for-automotive-reliability-integration-real-world-demos#t=207) Automotive vs. Industrial GreenPAK Requirements
- [7:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2026-03-17-greenpak-for-automotive-reliability-integration-real-world-demos#t=473) Automotive Market Trends and GreenPAK Applications
- [13:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2026-03-17-greenpak-for-automotive-reliability-integration-real-world-demos#t=800) GreenPAK Benefits: Integration, Security, and Cost
- [15:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2026-03-17-greenpak-for-automotive-reliability-integration-real-world-demos#t=912) Go Configure Software and Development Ecosystem
- [22:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2026-03-17-greenpak-for-automotive-reliability-integration-real-world-demos#t=1339) Live Demo: LED Animation Circuit Design
- [38:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2026-03-17-greenpak-for-automotive-reliability-integration-real-world-demos#t=2330) Real-Time Modification and Final Thoughts

## Topics

- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Certification & compliance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/certification-and-compliance)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Renesas (company)
- GreenPAK (product)
- Go Configure (tool)
- AEC-Q100 (other)
- Digi Key (company)
- BMW (company)
- Bosch (company)

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