Development Kit for Counterfeit-Proofing Embedded Application Development
12/05/2008 14:08
PR Newswire
SAN JOSE, California, May 12 /PRNewswire/ --
- Embedded Crypto Evaluation Studio Offers Menu-driven Security
Configuration and Evaluation
Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) today announced its Aris++
Development kit with Crypto Evaluation Studio(TM) tool suite for the design
and evaluation of counterfeit-proofing embedded applications that are
protected by hardware-based encryption and mutual authentication. The Aris++
kit includes a stand-alone application development board with Atmel's 8 Kbit
CryptoMemory(R) IC, a CryptoCompanion chip for plug-and-play host-side
configuration, and an AT90USB1287 AVR(C) flash microcontroller for
application development. The board has an LCD display, joy stick, push
buttons and LEDs. JTAG, USB, and serial ports provide extensive debug,
connectivity, and power options.
The Embedded Crypto Evaluation Studio in Aris++ provides a menu-driven,
graphical user interface for CryptoMemory configuration and testing. Aris++
includes development libraries that implement all host cryptographic
operations required for secure communication on a variety of different
microcontroller platforms. The Aris++ Embedded Crypto Solutions CD also
provides comprehensive information pertaining to CryptoMemory and
CryptoCompanion ICs, including datasheets, white papers, application examples
and much more. Applications developed with Aris++ may be ported to any
microcontroller platform.
Increasingly, hackers are illegally using embedded system IP to create
and market product clones. This is a common problem in GPS navigators, cell
phones, settop boxes and game consoles, to name a few. One of the most
effective means of protecting embedded systems that are prone to
counterfeiting, firmware theft and the violation of licensing agreements is
through the implementation of cryptographic hardware security, such as that
provided by CryptoMemory.
Developing such systems without the Aris++ kit and CryptoCompanion chip
requires engineers to develop expertise on cryptography and cryptographic
algorithms and manually write software to implement systems security. The
libraries that come with the Aris++ kit contain all the required
cryptographic functions in a ready-to-use form. Embedded Crypto Evaluation
Studio walks engineers through the security-configuration process via check
boxes and walk-through menus. No coding is required.
The complete embedded application and its security features can be fully
demonstrated, evaluated, and tested using the LCD screen, joy stick, buttons
and LEDs on the Aris++ development board, without loading any software on a
PC. With the JTAG port, engineers can easily detect syntactic and semantic
errors in their software and have greater visibility into the workings of
their applications. Aris++ is fully compatible with Atmel's low cost JTAG-ICE
MkII debug platform.
CryptoMemory devices are the world's only secure EEPROMs with a 64-bit
embedded hardware cryptographic engine including multiple non-readable 64-bit
keys that can be used for both authentication and session encryption.
CryptoMemory features dual authentication capability, with 1- to 256-Kbits of
usable memory and up to 16 individually configurable sectors. It supports a
2-Wire and IS0 7816-3 (T=0 mode) communications interfaces.
CryptoCompanion is a single-chip host solution that implements algorithms
and securely stores and manages the host secrets required for secure
communications. The companion chip implements these algorithms and the entire
protocol completely in hardware so the system designer does not have to
design or test the security layer of his application software. It integrates
hardware cryptographic engines, a cryptographic quality hardware random
number generator, and securely manages up to 16 host keys. The
CryptoCompanion executes all host-side operations including dual
authentication, data encryption, firmware integrity verification, and
generation of Message Authentication Codes (MAC) for secure communication.
Availability and Pricing
Aris++ kits are available now through Atmel's normal sales channels. The
kits sell for US$99.95 each.
CryptoMemory ICs are available in standard 8-pin SOIC and PDIP plastic
packages, and smartcard modules. Prices start at US$0.30 in quantities of
10,000 units. CryptoCompanion chips are available in 8-pin SOIC packages and
are priced at US$0.30 in quantities of 10,000 units.
About Atmel
Atmel is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of
microcontrollers, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio
frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest
intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide
the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on consumer,
industrial, security, communications, computing and automotive markets.
(C) 2008 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel(R), logo and
combinations thereof, AVR(R), CryptoMemory(R) and others are registered
trademarks, CryptoCompanion(TM) and others are trademarks, of Atmel
Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other terms and product names may be
trademarks of others.
Information:
Atmel's CryptoMemory product information may be retrieved at:
http://www.atmel.com/products/SecureMem/
Press Contacts:
Sharon Harnisch, Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: +1-719-540-1723, Email: Sharon.Harnish@atmel.com
Helen Perlegos, Public Relations
Tel: +1-408-487-2963, Email: Helen.Perlegos@atmel.com
Web site: http://www.atmel.com
Sharon Harnisch, Marketing Communications Manager, +1-719-540-1723, Sharon.Harnish@atmel.com, or Helen Perlegos, Public Relations, +1-408-487-2963, Helen.Perlegos@atmel.com, both of Atmel Corporation