Infineon Technologies announced its AIROC CYW20829 Bluetooth LE system on chip (SoC) is ready with the newly released Bluetooth 5.4 specification. With the right combination of low power and high performance, AIROC CYW20829 is designed to support the entire spectrum of Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) use cases including smart home, sensors, medical healthcare, lighting, Bluetooth…

Microcontrollers are the workhorse behind most embedded systems. They serve as a compact integrated circuit (IC) designed to govern a specific operation in an embedded system. The programmable firmware used in these tiny computers is ideal for and fits well into several applications. Microcontrollers are neither too specific, like application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), nor too…

STMicroelectronics ST87M01 ultra-compact and low-power modules combine highly reliable NB-IoT data communication with accurate and resilient GNSS geo-location capability for IoT devices and assets. The fully programmable, certified LTE Cat NB2 NB-IoT industrial modules cover worldwide cellular frequency bands and integrate advanced security features. As one of the first IoT cellular products worldwide offered in accordance…

Sentry Enterprises, a technology-based company focused on transforming what identity means across the physical and digital worlds, selected Infineon’s latest generation SLC37x Secure Element chip family to fuel its biometric platforms. Sentry Enterprises is the creator and maker of the SentryCard biometric platform, a privacy-centric, proof-of-identity solution, along with the soon-to-be-released Sentinel biometric cold-storage crypto wallet.…

Broadcom Inc., a provider of enterprise software for critical infrastructure, recently announced the availability of a new solution that enables enterprises to store their mainframe data anywhere they choose, including the Cloud. Broadcom’s CA 1 Flexible Storage solution provides secure, cost-effective mainframe data storage options for hybrid IT environments, making it possible for customers to achieve…

Infineon Technologies announced that it will highlight the company’s contributions to mitigating climate change and enabling digital transformation at CES 2023. Located at the Venetian Titian Ballrooms 2204 & 2205 and LVCC West Hall (Booth #3829), Infineon will present IoT security solutions, smart sensors and dependable semiconductor solutions that help shape a sustainable future. With…

Infineon Technologies AG has been named a CES 2023 “Innovation Awards Honoree” for three products including its EXCELON F-RAM, XENSIV Connected Sensor Kit (CSK), and Smart Alarm System (SAS) for smart homes. This year’s program received a record-high number of over 2,100 submissions. The announcement was made ahead of CES 2023, the world’s most influential technology event,…

Broadcom Inc. has announced the delivery of the Trident 4C Ethernet switch ASIC — a 12.8 terabits/second security switch capable of analyzing all traffic at line rate. Trident 4C detects flow anomalies in real-time as part of a rapid cyber-threat defense. Network bandwidth has been increasing rapidly and security analytics until now have been forced…

The term “Biometrics” is derived from “bio’” which means life, and “metrics”, which means measurement. Biometrics is developing for use in various technologies, including the unique identification and recognition of people. The technology at its current juncture is widely used in security and surveillance systems. Biometrics also has the possibility of converging with other technologies…

Security threats are growing in complexity and causing product development challenges in the Internet-of-things (IoT), consumer, industrial, medical, and other markets. It’s imperative that these products have strong embedded security while offering low power consumption for longer battery life. Microchip Technology announced the release of the industry’s first microcontroller (MCU) to combine a secure subsystem…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced that it will present the first live demonstration of a microcontroller (MCU) based on the recently announced Arm Cortex-M85 processor. The demonstration will take place in the Renesas booth – Hall 1, Stand 234 (1-234) at the Embedded World 2022 Exhibition and Conference in Nuremburg…

To ensure high-quality, wireless-charging power transmitters, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has released the Qi 1.3 specification with the extended power profile. This new specification created demand for high-security, silicon-authentication devices for full-service support. In response, Microchip Technology is announcing the new, industrial-grade TrustFLEX ECC608 and the automotive-grade Trust Anchor TA100. This is combined with…

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…

Infineon Technologies announced that at CES 2022, it will “Reimagine Innovation” by showcasing the company’s wide portfolio of IoT, power, security, and automotive solutions. Infineon’s exhibits of new, innovative electronics solutions will be shown in the Ballroom San Polo 3405 and 3406 , located at The Venetian Hotel, Level 3, Foyer East. Infineon is also participating…

During the annual Snapdragon Tech Summit, Qualcomm Technologies showcased its expanded portfolio of solutions for Always On, Always Connected PCs, with the introduction of the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 compute platform, designed to deliver the performance and exceptional experiences users deserve in premium ultra-slim and fanless laptops. To strengthen the entry-tier Windows PC and Chromebook ecosystems…

Infineon Technologies AG has developed a security solution for automotive wireless charging. OPTIGA Trust Charge automotive complies with version 1.3 of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) Qi standard, which requires strong cryptographic authentication for wireless charging up to 15 W. For this, the power transmitter must authenticate itself to the power receiver, such as a cell…

Dialog Semiconductor Limited — a Renesas company and provider of battery and power management, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth low energy (BLE) and industrial edge-computing solutions — announced that its DA16200 SoC has achieved PSA Certified Level 1 status. With the broader adoption of IoT devices (such as wearables, door locks, thermostats, and smart home sensors), ensuring chip-level security…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, and wolfSSL, a provider of embedded security solutions, have announced a multi-year licensing agreement. Customers of Renesas’ 32-bit MCU offerings can now obtain a free, commercial license for the wolfSSL TLS (Transport Layer Security) stack, with integrated Renesas hardware security engine support. This includes the FIPS…

Coordinated by Infineon Technologies, the “Design methods and hardware/software co-verification for the unique identifiability of electronic components” (VE-VIDES) research project has officially begun operations. Twelve partners from the research and academic sectors, as well as from electronics and end user industries, are working together to develop a holistic security concept for the Internet of Things.…

STMicroelectronics announced PSA Certified Level-3 and SESIP 3 certifications for its general-purpose secure STM32U585 microcontroller — passing tests for logical, board, and basic physical resistance that confirm a substantial level of cyber protection. With enhanced tamper resistance and software protection, the STM32U585 is also suitable for controlling PIN Transaction Security (PTS) equipment that must satisfy Payment Card Industry…