Security
Integration of frontgrade Gaisler's rad-hard GR740 microprocessor with wolfSSL's wolfCrypt library for enhanced cybersecurity in space applications
Frontgrade Gaisler and wolfSSL are collaborating to addresses the growing need for robust cybersecurity features in space applications. This joint effort will combine Frontgrade Gaisler's radiation-hardened electronics with wolfSSL's security software libraries. At the highest Technology
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PUF to secure embedded flash in UMC made MCUs
NVM memory IP expert eMemory' subsidiary PUFsecurity, and world's 3rd biggest semiconductor foundry UMC have jointly developed world’s first Physical Unclonable Function (PUF) based secure embedded flash memory devices. UMC’s 55nm embedded flash technology will be integrated with eMem
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Facial recognition-based biometric authentication expands to ATMs
Facial recognition biometrics for bank ATMs is gaining importance due to it's easy and best authentication security. Combined with some other biometrics such as fingerprint, the ATM user does not require password or pin and even the card. To give an example of how the user uses ATM by using biom
2 min readAnti-tampering switch series from C&K
The switch manufacturer C&K announced tamper-proof switches for use in next-generation communicating devices including smart meters, alarms and point of sales terminals. The new ATS switches are designed in such as way that any opening or hacking of devices can be detected. C&K’s ATS series co
2 min readSTMicroelectronics and ClevX offering jointly developed encryption security
STMicroelectronics and ClevX announced the availability of a FIPS 140-2 Level 3 compliant Encryption Technology Platform reference design for security applications using commercial/industrial-, rather than military-grade chips. The STM32 microcontroller-based platform to aid designers and manufactur
3 min readThe automatic door lock and unlocker wins Z-Wave contest
An automatic door project called ProxDoor by W Cubed has won the latest Z-Wave contest and will receive Z-Wave Alliance membership and access to the new Z-Wave IoT ready 500 series development kits. The ProxDoor senses when you leave and approach the door and then automatically locks or unlocks
2 min readCryptographic controller MAXQ1061 for embedded electronics
In today's competitive world security can no longer be an afterthought in system design. This issue was overcome by the cryptographic controller MAXQ1061. The DeepCover cryptographic controller (MAXQ1061) protects the confidentiality, authenticity and integrity of software IP, communication and r
4 min readExclusive cyber-security proofing modules from STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics introduced two state-of-the-art security modules that provide an industry-validated shield to protect computers and smart connected devices against cyber-attacks. The new STSAFE Trusted Platform Modules (TPM) store system-authentication data such as cryptographic keys and softw
4 min readMaxim embeds mutiple security features in its new MCU MAX32560
Manufacturers of mPOS terminals, ATM keyboards, EMV card readers, contact/contactless pin pads, and other mobile payment devices can now save PCB space and reduce the BOM, while bringing their products to market faster with the MAX32560 DeepCover secure microcontroller from Maxim Integrated Products
4 min readStarChip and Cortus to provide secure solutions for IOT
To target the security issue concerning IoT market particularly industrial IoT market, Two semiconductor companies StarChip and Cortus have tied up to offer secured semiconductor devices for market such as , eSIM, Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) and also Know Your Customer (KYC) authentications
3 min readSecure Hash Algorithm-3 processing VLSI IP core within 28K gates
VlSI IP company CAST is making available a new IP core from Beyond Semiconductor for protecting the integrity of electronics transmissions. The Silicon IP is providing a secure HashAlgorithm-3 (SHA-3) IP compliant with latest cryptographic standard from the National Institute of Standards and Techn
3 min readST grows its capability in secure microcontroller market
STMicroelectronics, one of the top three microcontroller vendor in the secure access market, has strengthened its position in ID-chip market by acquiring ams’ assets related to NFC and RFID reader business. ST says the acquired assets such as IP, technology, products complement its secure microcont
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