Microchip's ATECC608A secure element and Partner Program aid in security
January 18, 2018
Product
Microchip's ATECC608A secure element and new Security Design Partner Program provide the parts and partners needed for designing secure solutions.
Security, security, security. We hear about the need for it in just about every discussion with developers. Does it get implemented? Sometimes yes and sometimes no. But in most cases, it’s not the fault of the supplier that the security features are not enabled. The hooks are there. Getting the engineering team to take advantage might not be the slam dunk you would expect.
An example of a vendor making it relatively easy for the designer in terms of security is Microchip with its Crypto Authentication Device, a secure element that allows developers to add hardware-based security to their designs. The ATECC608A provides a high level of security that can be used in nearly any type of design. Primary features include a Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS)-compliant Random Number Generator (RNG) that generates unique keys that comply with the latest requirements from NIST; boot validation capabilities for small systems; and trusted authentication for LoRa nodes.
Microchip has also established a Security Design Partner Program for connecting developers with third-party partners that can enhance and expedite secure designs. These industry-leading companies provide complementary cloud-driven security models and infrastructure.
The ATECC608A is available for $0.56 each in 10,000-unit quantities. The ATCryptoAuth-XPRO-B add-on development board is available for $10.
