NFC defends IoT security
In addition to NFC technology for mobile payment, NFC chip supplier NXP is also expanding the technology to smart homes, smart cars and smart cities, and has exhibited several new NFC applications at this year's Taipei International Computer Show. product. With the popularity of mobile phones and the increase in networkable devices, the Internet of Things has become a hot trend, and the security of the Internet of Things has attracted much attention.
Wang Hai, executive vice president of R&D at NXP Semiconductors, said that the Internet of Things is definitely a future trend, but without the security and encryption, the Internet of Things cannot be realized, and the security of the Internet of Things can be enhanced through NXP's NFC technology. .
With the development of NFC technology, people can easily use smart phones with embedded NFC chips, go to various stores to pay for shopping, and control applications such as home temperature, air quality, entertainment systems and car door locks, but with The Internet of Things is gradually taking shape, and it represents more important data of individuals. It will be transmitted to various NFC sensors through NFC, and even terminals in various industrial fields. Therefore, NFC technology must have good protection and encryption measures to protect individuals. data.
Tian Mochen, vice president of NXP Greater China, said that security can be divided into two parts: "connectivity" and "active security." In the past, 90% of routers were open, making Wi-Fi at home vulnerable to hacking. However, the router with NXP NFC technology has a built-in security unit. This security unit has the same level as the security unit used by mobile phones/banks, so it is not easy to be invaded by hackers and greatly improves security.
In addition, Tian Mochen also said that in the future, NFC can be applied to a variety of products, so the current market trend not only emphasizes safety, but also emphasizes compatibility. NXP has thus launched a new NFC module - PN66T to enhance compatibility. The group can apply more scenes and effectively improve the transaction speed. At present, Samsung S6 has adopted this module.
Wang Hai added that compared with other competitors in the market, only NFC technology is researched. NXP has a complete competitive advantage from the manufacture of NFC chips to related systems and software.
Secure SoC security hardware technology is attracting attention
Mobile device processor security design is on the rise. ImaginaTIon has announced the launch of OmniShield technology, a solution designed to ensure next-generation system-on-a-chip (SoC) security. Users can ensure their SoCs by using hardware and software IP that supports OmniShield technology. Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products can meet the design requirements for safety and reliability in response to the evolving usage patterns and service types of various networked devices.
Tony King-Smith, executive vice president of marketing at ImaginaTIon, said that ImaginaTIon is investing in the SoC security market because of the cloud computing and smart devices, more and more connected devices need to ensure data security and privacy. Protection, because multiple applications and related materials exist on the SoC to avoid external attacks.
King-Smith pointed out that the past virtualization technology is dominated by the hypervisor, which can virtualize software, create different operating systems and different OS, and make it work on the same processor, but it is due to Hypervisor. It is software virtualization technology, so it is vulnerable to attack; in view of this, through ImaginaTIon hardware virtualization technology, it can achieve a binary design similar to the previous CPU-centric design, by establishing multiple security domains (SecureDomain) So that every secure and non-secure application and operating system can operate independently in individual environments.
It is understood that hardware virtualization technology refers to the memory management unit.
(MemoryManagementUnits) is a technology that can be described as another level of Network Address Translation (NAT) function, which can create a virtual hardware that allows operators to use hardware-separated architecture to build A truly secure, heterogeneous and multi-domain application environment.
On the application side, OmniShield technology can be applied to any chip such as IoT, mobile devices, etc. Other IP plants focus on the security layout in the data center (DataCenter) virtualization, which is the biggest difference between Imagination and other competitors.
Imagination will launch a complete reference design by the end of 2015 to meet the security needs of OEM products and telecom services.
ARM Complete IoT Eco-chain Launches Wireless Communication IP/Subsystem
Anmou International (ARM) also expanded its mbed platform this year by acquiring the Internet of Things security software company Offspark. Offspark's PolarSSL technology for sensors, communication modules and smart phones helps ARMmbed platform design and develop IoT products with communication security and software encryption.
It is understood that PolarSSL technology is currently the most popular embedded Secure Transport Layer Protocol (TLS) solution in the Internet of Things. This technology will play the core technology of ARMmbed communication security and software encryption.
In addition, ARM is strongly deploying the IoT system platform. Targeting smart networking device opportunities, ARM introduced the Cortex-M processor-specific IoT IP subsystem (IoTIP Subsystem) and Cordio wireless communication (IP), the former using TSMC 55nm (nm) ultra-low power process Technology that reduces wafer size, cost and power consumption, and operates at voltages below 1 volt; the latter features low-power signal transmission and reduced power usage, both of which help accelerate future IoT wafers Development schedule.
DipeshPatel, executive vice president of ARM technology operations, said that the interconnection of devices and devices is getting closer and closer, but there is no single solution to meet the characteristics of multiple applications of the Internet of Things; therefore, ARM introduced a new Cordio wireless communication IP and Internet of Things subsystem. Providing a complete system architecture to help customers quickly and efficiently develop highly customized wafers for smart networking devices, and to grasp the opportunities in the smart home and automotive industries to meet the diverse needs of the Internet of Things.
Patel pointed out that the technological innovations in 2009 mainly focused on changes in consumer experience, product performance and design, Battery life, etc. In 2010, it focused on the changes in mobile computing, services and applications. Until 2012, thousands of mobile phones and hundreds of mobile phones. The high shipments of tablet PCs have enabled the overall mobile industry to reach a value of US$1 billion in sales, significantly surpassing desktop PCs, driving demand for smart networking chips and sensors.
Patel further analyzed that hundreds of billions of smart networked sensors will be available by 2030, and the demand for highly customizable chips will increase.
Sensors will be used throughout the day, such as crop growth detection, traffic monitoring, etc. These designs will be easier and easier, while at the same time taking into account sensor performance and information security, and more importantly, Must have more powerful endurance.
The new subsystem IP module and Cortex-M processor, Cordio wireless communication IP form the basis of the IoT terminal chip design, customers can complete the complete system single chip (SoC) by integrating the sensor and other peripheral components; In addition, the design also uses Artisan physical IP, and is produced by TSMC 55ULP process technology. The combination of the two can operate at less than one watt of power, extending battery life and meeting the design requirements of smart IoT devices.
Krisztian Flautner, general manager of ARM IoT Business Unit, pointed out that the subsystem solution adopts TSMC 55ULPArtisan physical (Physical) IP and Thick technology, which can allow 0.9V voltage operation, which is lower than the standard 1.2V, which not only improves the endurance but also reduces the dynamics by 44%. Dynamic) power consumption and a 25% leakage (Leakage).
In fact, ARM has earlier announced the acquisition of Bluetooth Smart technology agreement and configuration provider Wicentric and Bluetooth communication IP provider SMD (SunriseMicroDevices), the new Cordio product line is integrated with the IP products of the two companies, and ARM The existing processor and physical IP products are closely matched to lock the terminal market of IoT low-power wireless communication.
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