The Car Connectivity Consortium® (CCC) has approved NXP Semiconductors’ single-chip NFC and integrated secure element solution, the SN220, under its CCC Digital Key Certification Program, which was introduced in December 2023. With this approval, NXP becomes the first vendor of digital car keys for vehicles. This is a component of NXP’s comprehensive system solutions for mobile device makers and automakers, which include the whole digital vehicle key ecosystem across Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE), NFC chips, and Ultra-Wideband (UWB).
NXP® Semiconductors today announced that its single-chip NFC and embedded secure element solution, the SN220, has been certified by the Car Connectivity Consortium® (CCC) under its CCC Digital Key™? Certification Program, launched in December 2023.
This marks NXP as the first digital car key solution provider to receive a certification for its NFC chips. This is a part of NXP’s complete system solutions encompassing the full digital car key ecosystem across Ultra- Wideband (UWB), NFC chips and Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) for both mobile device manufacturers and car OEMs.
The Growing Importance of Digital Car keys
Digital car keys offer more for drivers than just make it easy and safe to get into their vehicle. They enable drivers manage who has access to their car, including valet drivers and family members.
Security, safety, and interoperability are essential elements as this feature gains popularity. Leading automakers, makers of smart devices, and IT firms are among the more than 200 members of the CCC, which has now unveiled a certification procedure that complies with the CCC Digital Key standard. In order to guarantee flawless security and interoperability throughout the whole ecosystem of automobiles, mobile phones, and other hands-free safe car access devices, this specifies digital car keys.
Key Comments
“As a charter member of the CCC, NXP has long been at the heart of the secure car access ecosystem,” said Michael Leitner, General Manager, Smart Car Access, NXP. “This certification validates the specification that will enable the future of digital keys in the automotive market. As the first certified solution provider, NXP’s fully integrated systems will set the standard for quality and security in this rapidly growing market.”
“Certification is a crucial step towards building trust among consumers and the industry. It enables auto and device manufacturers to deliver secure, user-friendly experiences for digital key access,” said Alysia Johnson, President, Car ConnectivityConsortium. “Our goal is to establish global compatibility for a seamless and secure digital key experience, regardless of what car or mobile device is involved. Designating digital key solutions as CCC Digital Key certified is helping make that possible.”
“At Xiaomi, we prioritize exceptional user experiences,” said Zhang Shuxiao, Senior Director of Connectivity, Xiaomi. “The high performance of the SN220, as well as the commitment to interoperability shown with this certification, were important to us, reflecting our dedication to delivering new and exciting features for our users.”
As part of a comprehensive digital key system solution, the SN220 is a convergence solution that combines an integrated secure element with an NFC controller on a single chip. In addition to utilizing NFC and a secure element, NXP’s digital key additionally makes use of Bluetooth LE and UWB to guarantee a smooth and uniform user experience.
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