Embedded hardware security module accelerates automotive SoC design
Stephen Law
Electronics embedded hardware securityRAMBUS Root of Trust RT-640 Embedded Hardware Security Module (HSM) has received Automotive Safety Integrity Level B (ASIL-B) certification per the ISO 26262 international standard. Module provides automotive chip and device makers state-of-the-art digital protection that meets the functional safety standards of ISO 26262 ASIL-B. Industry-standard certified solution accelerates the process of achieving functional safety for automotive SoCs. By integrating the module, automotive SoC makers are able to accelerate the process of achieving functional safety requirements with proven, certified security IP.
Module’s key features include fully programmable, purpose-built security processor with hardware enforced security and privilege levels. Module provides high-performance cryptographic accelerators for RSA, ECC, AES, HMAC and SHA-2. NIST SP 800-90 compliant random bit generator delivers hardware enforced security with state-of-the-art protection from side channel and tampering attacks.
