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Amazon Reveals Participation of Semiconductor Companies on New Sidewalk Protocol

Thanks to some strategic partnerships, the Amazon Sidewalk project looks poised to launch later this year.

September 23, 2020 by Jake Hertz

Protecting IoT Embedded Designs with Security ICs

In this article, we discuss some key security threats to be aware of when designing for the IoT, important security functions, and how protecting these designs is becoming easier with advances in security ICs. 

September 15, 2020 by Scott Jones, Maxim Integrated

Flexibility and Reliability: Magnetic Proximity Sensors

Magnetic proximity sensors provide rugged and exible options for non-contact position and proximity detection in a wide range of applications.

In partnership with C&K Switches

Remote Firmware Update with Winbond’s W77Q

One of the most essential, and vulnerable, elements of IoT devices involves firmware updates. Winbond's W77Q addresses key security concerns.

In partnership with Winbond

How to Implement Integrated Hardware-Based Security in IoT Devices

Learn about how on-chip hardware security integrated into an MCU sidesteps weaknesses associated with architectures where security features are isolated onto a secondary chip.

In partnership with Future Electronics

Security ICs with ChipDNA Technology from Maxim Integrated

DeepCover™ embedded security solutions cloak sensitive data under multiple layers of advanced physical security to provide the most secure key storage possible.

In partnership with Future Electronics

IBM Unveils Its First 7nm Processor, Complete With “Memory Inception”

This week, IBM announced its new POWER10 processor, the 7nm successor to POWER9.

August 18, 2020 by Jake Hertz

D6T MEMS Thermal Sensors

OMRON's unique MEMS technology allows combining thermopile elements and ASICs into one package resulting in an ultra-compact footprint.

In partnership with Omron Electronic Components

Lattice Semiconductor Guards Against Firmware and Supply Chain Attacks

Hardware attacks most commonly occur at the firmware level or during manufacturing. Now, Lattice Semiconductor is releasing two products to protect hardware.

August 15, 2020 by Jake Hertz

With DDoS Attacks a Now-Common Reality, IoT Firmware Security is Paramount

Attack vectors are migrating to easier targets, and right now, IoT firmware is fair prey. In 2020, researchers, corporations, and governments are rising to the occasion.

August 10, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons

Safety Starts at Design: Stacking Up Five IP Camera Reference Designs

How do the surveillance camera reference designs from five big names—Renesas, NXP, Qualcomm, Microchip, and TI—compare to each other?

August 07, 2020 by Nicholas St. John

An Example of Securing In-Cabin AI using TEE on a Secure FPGA SoC

This article discusses trusted execution environments — already used in a variety of connected devices — by showing how using TEE and an FPGA SoC can work in vehicle in-cabin AI.

July 28, 2020 by Katherine Hsu, Hex-Five Security

Biometric System on Cards Pave Way for a No-Contact Checkout Experience

BSoCs show how the design demands in the medical and e-commerce industries are notably shifting as a reaction to COVID-19.

July 22, 2020 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

SpooQy-1 Nanosatellite Brings Gains in Space for Privacy and Computing Power

Entangled quantum signals generated aboard a 2.6 kg nanosat in low earth orbit herald the possibility of hack-proof computer networks.

July 07, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

How to Leverage the Arm TrustZone Security Features of the LPC5500

Learn how the Arm TrustZone extension for the LPC5500 series works and how to start utilizing the safety measures in custom secure and non-secure applications.

June 25, 2020 by Mark Dunnett, on Behalf of NXP

Hackers Often Target Flash Memory. New NOR Flash Devices Introduce Extra Layers of Protection

In a move that shows the power of the Infineon-Cypress duo, the companies introduce what they term the "world’s most advanced, secured NOR Flash memory."

June 16, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

DARPA Doubles Down on Chip-Level Cybersecurity

The Automatic Implementation of Secure Silicon (AISS) program aims to make scalable security more readily available to designers.

June 08, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

An Electronic “Security Bubble” Protects Wearers from COVID-19

Insight SiP’s miniature electronic "Security Bubble COVID-19" lets you know when you’re getting too close to others.

June 08, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Are Contactless Smart Cities Around the Corner? NXP Thinks So

COVID-19 has accelerated the push for contactless smart cities. Now, a new IC shows that security and speed are at the heart of such technology.

June 03, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Two Companies Partner to Secure an Automotive Linchpin—the CAN Bus—at the Hardware

Despite its function as the central data bus for all modern vehicles, the CAN bus is still surprisingly underprotected.

June 01, 2020 by Gary Elinoff