17 Nov 2015 | Geneva

STMicroelectronics Enables New Applications with World's Most Advanced Secure Microcontroller

Third-generation ST33 family offers industry's largest embedded Flash memory, fastest clock speed, and fastest embedded cryptographic accelerators Geneva / 17 Nov 2015

STMicroelectronics has introduced its third-generation of industry-leading ST33 series secure microcontroller, based on the 32-bit ARM® SecurCore® SC300™ processor. 

The ST33J2M0 secure microcontroller provides the industry's largest (2MByte) Flash program memory, implemented in state-of-the-art 40nm embedded Flash technology, along with the highest performance and integrated crypto-accelerators. It also features a new hardware architecture with multiple, strong fault-protection mechanisms covering the CPU, memories, and buses to facilitate the development of highly secure software and systems.

The latest ST33 family meets the growing need for secure applications including embedded Secure Element (eSE), SWP (Single Wire Protocol) SIMs for NFC applications, and embedded UICC (Universal Integrated Circuit Card), in areas as diverse as payment applications and wearable consumer devices, Machine-to-Machine communications in "Industry 4.0" factory automation, as well as V2X1 and in-car communication in Automotive.

The ST33J2M0 features multiple hardware accelerators for advanced cryptographic functions. The EDES peripheral provides a secure DES (Data Encryption Standard) algorithm implementation, while the NESCRYPT crypto-processor efficiently supports the public key algorithm. The AES peripheral ensures secure and fast AES algorithm implementation.

The 2Mbyte embedded Flash memory, coupled with the secure microcontroller’s high processing speed, multiple crypto-accelerators and interface protocols makes the new ST33 family an ideal platform for state-of-the-art secure Operating Systems.

Alternatively, the very large eFLASH memory allows the ST33J2M0 to host an increased number of applications, while ST’s advanced 40nm process technology ensures a small die size for cost efficiency. The industry's fastest clock speed and the crypto-accelerators enable the highest performance for fast execution of mobile contactless transactions in payment and transit applications.

Samples of the ST33J2M0 are available as wafers or housed in VQFN and WLCSP packages. Please contact your ST sales office for pricing options and sample requests.

1 V2X (Vehicle-to-everything) is a developing concept that will make cars safer and greener by providing wireless communication between a car and other vehicles in the vicinity and with infrastructure services such as emergency services, tolling, and traffic control.