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…
Microchip enables Qi 1.3 wireless charging with authentication
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 launches smart, fingerprint security IC for biometric payment cards
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 to showcase IoT and automotive electronic solutions at CES 2022
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…
First 5nm platform for Windows PC and Chromebooks delivers advanced computing and AI
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 secures authentication for Qi 1.3 certified, automotive wireless chargers
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’s DA16200 secures PSA Certified Level 1 for Wi-Fi SoCs
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 and wolfSSL enable IoT security solutions with TLS stack and crypto library
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…
VE-VIDES partners launch research project for trustworthy electronics
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’ microcontrollers achieve top-level security certifications
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…
Microchip producing Adaptec smart storage adapters
Cloud service providers and server OEMs that are designing storage platforms demand exceptional performance, flexibility, and security for the next generation of data centers. To this end, Microchip Technology has announced the Adaptec Smart Storage PCIe Gen 4 NVMe Tri-Mode SmartRAID 3200 RAID Adapters, Adaptec SmartHBA 2200, and Adaptec HBA 1200 Host Bus Adapters. These…
Microchip’s new Ethernet PHYs enable multi-drop bus architecture
Smart manufacturing is driving efficiencies in automation as digital networks increasingly connect machines, production line equipment, and robotics. Operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) networks that are critical to the industrial internet of things (IIoT) rely on Ethernet for interoperability and to speed data transmission and ensure security. Microchip Technology‘s new LAN867x family of…
New MPLAB cloud tools offer secure workflow to PIC & AVR microcontrollers
Microcontroller (MCU) design is now easier than ever with Microchip Technology‘s new MPLAB cloud tools ecosystem available for PIC and AVR devices. The free, all-in-one cloud platform combines easy, integrated search and discovery of example code, graphical configuration of projects, and code debugging in a collaborative environment. This environment enables enterprise-scale rapid development while simplifying…
Samsung brings next-level security to the Galaxy S21
In the new normal of digital connectivity, privacy and security have never been more important. To this end, Samsung Knox is a security platform that keeps Galaxy devices safe and it has evolved to meet the growing demand for data protection. Currently available on the Galaxy S21 series, Samsung Knox Vault delivers next-level security for…
Xilinx’s new Versal AI Edge ACAP series delivers AI-enabled intelligence
Xilinx, Inc., a provider in adaptive computing, has launched its Versal AI Edge series, designed to enable AI innovation from the edge to the endpoint. With four times the AI performance-per-watt versus GPUs and ten times greater compute density, compared to previous-generation adaptive SoCs, the Versal AI Edge series is currently the most scalable and…