Samsung Electronics, a provider of advanced semiconductor technology, has introduced its new fingerprint security IC (integrated circuit) ─ S3B512C ─ with enhanced security features. The new solution is EMVCo and Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level (CC EAL) 6+ certified and performs in line with Mastercard’s latest Biometric Evaluation Plan Summary (BEPS) specifications for biometric payment…
Renesas and Panthronics release secure, mobile point-of-sale terminals
Panthronics AG, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in wireless technology, and Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced a new design that provides manufacturers of secure mobile point-of-sale (mPoS) contactless payment terminals with a new way to reduce the size and the bill-of-materials cost of their products without compromising performance or…
STMicroelectronics launches multi-purpose NFC transceiver
The ST25R3918 from STMicroelectronics is a multi-purpose NFC transceiver, supporting passive peer-to-peer functionality, NFC card-emulation mode, and NFC reader operation. Delivering most of the functionality of the flagship ST25R3916 NFC reader at a competitive price, the ST25R3918 enables use cases such as accessory identification for a wide range of applications — including power tools and personal healthcare…