Microchip Technology has expanded its TrustFLEX portfolio of devices, services, and tools to include the ECC204, SHA104, and SHA105 CryptoAuthentication ICs. This move lowers the entry barrier to secure key provisioning and facilitates faster prototyping.
Hardware-based secure storage devices like SHA10x and ECC20x ICs are made to protect secret keys from unwanted access. ECC204, SHA104, and SHA105 integrated circuits (ICs) are preloaded with specified use cases, modifiable cryptographic keys, and code examples as part of the TrustFLEX platform, which simplifies the development process.
The ECC20x and SHA10x devices have been certified by the NIST Entropy Source Validation (ESV) and Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP) in accordance with the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS), and they satisfy the Common Criteria Joint Interpretation Library (JIL) High rated secure key storage requirements.
In order to preserve the cofidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of data and communications in a variety of systems and applications, the secure IC families are made to incorporate trusted authentication.
The compact, low-power CryptoAuthentication ICs from Microchip are made to work with any type of microprocessor or microcontroller (MPU or MCU). They offer adaptable solutions for safeguarding disposable, battery-operated, medicinal, and industrial applications. Furthermore, the ECC204 is a Qi authentication Secure Storage Subsystem (SSS) recognized by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).
Importance of Secure Key Provisioning
To guard sensitive keys from malicious attacks and tampering by third parties, secure key provisioning is essential. Secure key storage is necessary for protecting consumer, industrial, data center, and medical applications, but developing and documenting secure key provisioning can be a difficult and expensive process.
Development Tools
ECC20x and SHA10x ICs are supported by Microchip’s Trust Platform Design Suite, which provides code examples and learning materials and enables the secure transfer of credentials to more easily leverage Microchip’s secure key provisioning services. The devices are also supported by the MPLAB® X Integrated Development Environment (IDE), product-specific evaluation boards and CryptoAuthLib library support.
Pricing and Availability
ECC204 ICs are available starting at $0.52 each in 2,000-unit quantities and SHA104/SHA105 IC start at $0.50 each for 2,000-unit quantities.
For additional information and to purchase, contact a Microchip sales representative, authorized worldwide distributor or visit Microchip’s Purchasing and Client Services website, www.microchipdirect.com.
Key Comments
“Adding the ECC20x and SHA10x pre-configured devices to our TrustFLEX platform will facilitate leveraging Microchip’s secure provisioning services for a broader set of applications,” Nuri Dagdeviren, corporate vice president of Microchip’s secure computing group. “With this platform expansion, Microchip is continuing to strengthen its portfolio, making security authentication ICs more accessible and more specifically optimized for high-volume, cost-sensitive applications.”
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