Security & Smart Card ICs --Embedded Security

Depending on the application, three product families are available:

The easy integration of security in any system is made possible thanks to a suitable choice of industry standard interfaces (USB, SPI, I?C), various packages and even a complete certified firmware.

With its over 25-years experience in designing highly secure microcontrollers for smartcard applications (Common Criteria EAL4+/EAL5+, FIPS 140-2 Level 3 and 4, ZKA and EMVCo certificates), Atmel is the right partner to provide efficient Embedded Security solutions.

Many applications require a very high and reliable level of security functions and cryptography for IP protection and anti-cloning, strong Machine-to-Machine authentication, software protection against malware, worms and virus, secure data storage, logical and physical access control. Cryptography doesn't mean security. Only the right combination between a tamper resistant and evident hardware together with properly developed software can guarantee a reasonable level of security and trust.

In our current global village, with complex linked systems and ubiquitous information networks, the need for security is increasing to protect data, goods and people privacy.