Security
ID card chip makers Infineon, Philips, Samsung fined by EU Commission
Wondering why only selected few semiconductor vendors dominating the security id chip market? The leading companies in this market must be having best technologies, but there is also another factor. Well, European commission finds a group of ID card semiconductor vendors co-ordinated their market be
4 min readAdvanced Secure-IC family for cards
As chip-and-PIN credit/debit cards attempt again to make inroads into the US, bringing enhanced security and ease of use, STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has revealed its most advanced family of STPay se
4 min readCypress to use IDEX' fingerprint tech in its touch controllers
Cypress Semiconductor is partnering with Norway based IDEX ASA in offering fingerprint recognition in digital devices (mainly smart phones and tablets computers) designed using Cypress' TrueTouch touchscreen controllers. IDEX's fingerprint technology enables the touch controller to stay away fr
2 min readSecurity microcontroller from INSIDE Secure for e-government apps
Targeting e-government applications, semiconductor security technology expert INSIDE Secure has announced AT90SC28880RCFV2, an advanced dual interface (contact and contactless) secure microcontroller with a cryptographic library. AT90SC28880RCFV2 is more suitable for digital identification and is co
3 min readNXP MCU powered SAC e-passports in Germany and Switzerland
NXP Semiconductors N.V. has announced its SmartMX2 Security microcontrollers based supplemental access control (SAC) electronic passports are rolled out in Germany and Switzerland. NXP claims its SmartMX2 Security microcontrollers are highly secure by having Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Lev
2 min readINSIDE Secure acquired Metaforic
INSIDE Secure has acquired Metaforic, a developer of software obfuscation technologies and encryption-related security software for mobile payment and mobile banking markets and such security sensitive applications. Metaforic technologies secure Host Card Emulation (HCE)-based mobile payments, mobi
2 min readSecurity chip from Infineon allows safe connection to e-systems
Infineon Technologies AG has made available security chip for improved security of electronic devices in connected systems, where these device are said to allow connection to only known, legitimate devices. The OPTIGA Trust P generates and securely stores encryption keys for one-way and mutual a
2 min readCamera SoC for intelligent home security sys
Smart-AVC H.264 low bit rate video streaming supporting SoC S2L from Ambarella is suggested for home security environments. ARM Cortex-A9 CPU inside this chip does intelligent video analytics such as intrusion detection, or audio analytics such as breaking glass detection. S2L dewarper can correct
3 min readSoC design: Secure your VLSI chip design from DPA and such attacks
It is increasingly becoming difficult to secure computer networks, mobile devices and embedded systems from unintended access. Well that is the challenge outside the semiconductor chip, there is also increase in risk of unauthorised access inside the chip too. All these years, VLSI design engin
5 min readModule for securing Smart-Grid
STMicroelectronics has introduced KERKEY: an advanced security module that prevents malicious attacks on smart-grid gateways, concentrators, and smart meters. While meeting very high industry-security standards, KERKEY can be personalized to meet individual customer requirements. In creating KERK
3 min readINSIDE Secure upgrades its cryptographic module for mobile phones
INSIDE Secure has upgraded its SafeZone FIPS software cryptographic module used in smart connected devices where it can operate now in a Trustonic t-base TEE, the SafeZone FIPS cryptography module along with SafeZone security toolkits. SafeZone cryptographic software can help in building FIPS 140-2
2 min readPulseWallet integrates Fujitsu PalmSecure biometric technology
PulseWallet has employed Fujitsu PalmSecure biometric technology in its payment terminals used by retailers to access consumer's virtual wallets. Registered buyers can shop by scanning their palm for payment at POS without having to carry the credit card and debit card while shopping. “Fro
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