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STMicroelectronics Unveils New Series of Secure Payment SoCs

STMicroelectronics Unveils New Series of Secure Payment SoCs

ST's new secure payment SoCs aim to increase contactless performance and protection while reducing power demand.


News Oct 17, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Renesas Introduces Security-Focused RA Family of Arm-Based MCUs

Renesas Introduces Security-Focused RA Family of Arm-Based MCUs

The new devices, based on the Arm Cortex-M, bring advanced security to edge devices and IoT endpoints.


News Oct 09, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
AVX Wire-to-Board Insulation Displacement Connectors | New Product Brief

AVX Wire-to-Board Insulation Displacement Connectors | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.


new products Sep 26, 2019 by Mouser
Security Flaw Found in Xilinx Zinc UltraScale+ Encrypt Only Secure Boot

Security Flaw Found in Xilinx Zinc UltraScale+ Encrypt Only Secure Boot

Security flaws can leave products vulnerable and give engineers sleepless nights. Recently, a new security flaw was found in Xilinx's Zynq UltraScale+ SoC devices' encrypt only secure boot.


News Aug 23, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
Renesas Releases RX65N Cloud Kit For IoT Product Development

Renesas Releases RX65N Cloud Kit For IoT Product Development

This week, Renesas released a new IoT development kit, the RX65N Wi-Fi Connectivity Cloud Kit. What can this kit do and how can it help develop the latest IoT products?


News Aug 20, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
DEF CON 27 Demonstrates Real-World Security Issues for MCUs, Medical Devices, Cars, and More

DEF CON 27 Demonstrates Real-World Security Issues for MCUs, Medical Devices, Cars, and More

The recent hacker cavalcade was a chance for security matters to take center stage, both for those defending the integrity of electronics and those challenging it.


News Aug 19, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Vesper Releases New MEMS VM3000 Microphone

Vesper Releases New MEMS VM3000 Microphone

Vesper has announced their first piezoelectric digital MEMS microphone for audio applications in voice recognition.


News Jul 26, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
What Does It Mean for an SoC to Be Secure? A Closer Look at the Wireless Gecko Series 2

What Does It Mean for an SoC to Be Secure? A Closer Look at the Wireless Gecko Series 2

What makes a secure SoC actually... secure? Check out this overview of hardware-based security features in a real-world example IC.


News Jul 24, 2019 by Mark Hughes
RISC-V’s Role in Securing IoT-Connected Devices

RISC-V’s Role in Securing IoT-Connected Devices

RISC-V hardware offers additional security for IoT-connected embedded devices beyond software cybersecurity.


Secure Microcontrollers Address IoT Security

Secure Microcontrollers Address IoT Security

Security is increasingly something EEs need to be cognizant of in their component choices. Here's an overview of three secure microcontrollers.


News Jul 23, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
NXP Semiconductors Arm Cortex-M33 Microcontrollers | Featured Product Spotlight

NXP Semiconductors Arm Cortex-M33 Microcontrollers | Featured Product Spotlight

This series combines efficiency, functionality, and security, all optimized for low-cost IoT devices.


new products Jul 16, 2019 by Mouser
Dr. Neal Koblitz: Independent Co-creator of Elliptic Curve Cryptography

Dr. Neal Koblitz: Independent Co-creator of Elliptic Curve Cryptography

Neal Koblitz and Victor Miller independently co-discovered elliptic-curve cryptography. In this interview with Dr. Koblitz, we learn about his life and passion for mathematics.


News Jul 13, 2019 by Mark Hughes
Hardware Security Vulnerabilities that Engineers Should Know

Hardware Security Vulnerabilities that Engineers Should Know

Why should engineers care about hardware security? Because they can help prevent vulnerabilities through design!


How Elliptic Curve Cryptography Works

How Elliptic Curve Cryptography Works

Learn about ECC or elliptic-curve cryptography, including its applications and benefits.


The Diffie-Hellman Exchange in Embedded Cryptography

The Diffie-Hellman Exchange in Embedded Cryptography

Ready to design more secure devices but not sure where to start? Learn about Diffie-Hellman cryptography in this technical article.


An Engineer’s Brief Introduction to Cryptography

An Engineer’s Brief Introduction to Cryptography

This primer on cryptography will help you understand the encryptions that are necessary for modern IoT device security.


Phoenix Contact PTCM Connector | Tech Specs

Phoenix Contact PTCM Connector | Tech Specs

Discover what makes the PTCM Connector family the best choice for your next project.


new products Jun 20, 2019 by TTI, Inc
u-blox Releases Wide-Area 5G Modules for the IoT with an Emphasis on Security and Power Savings

u-blox Releases Wide-Area 5G Modules for the IoT with an Emphasis on Security and Power Savings

This new cellular chipset from u-blox emphasizes security and power savings.


News Jun 13, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
Smart Home Roundup: IoT Sensors and Wireless Networks for Hazard Detection

Smart Home Roundup: IoT Sensors and Wireless Networks for Hazard Detection

From sensors to wireless platforms, learn how far the IoT has crept into the modern smart home in this roundup.


News Jun 10, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
STMicroelectronics Unveils the STM32G4 Series of Microcontrollers

STMicroelectronics Unveils the STM32G4 Series of Microcontrollers

ST's new MCUs target applications in e-mobility, digital power supplies, motor control, lighting, and building automation.


News May 30, 2019 by Gary Elinoff