STSAFE-VJ100-CCC carries out cryptographic operations that are required for implementing CCC Digital Key Release 3 use cases such as key sharing, owner pairing, and key termination/deletion
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STMicroelectronics has unveiled a new in-vehicle system-on-chip solution called STSAFE-VJ100-CCC to expedite the introduction of digital car keys.
According to the semiconductor company, digital car keys will give keyless access to consumers to their vehicles through their mobile device.
Apart from bolstering security, digital car keys can provide better owner conveniences that include usage privileges that are customisable, said STMicroelectronics.
The company said that fleet management, car sharing, vehicle rental, and other such activities stand to benefit from easier issuance of keys, usage controls, as well as access for valeting and servicing.
STMicroelectronics secure microcontrollers marketing director Laurent Degauque said: “Leading automotive brands can now quickly build standards-based, secure car-access solutions that deliver added value for vehicle owners and users.
“Our solution based on automotive Grade embedded secure element ensures state-of-the-art protection to lead widespread market adoption of digital keys for connected cars.”
STMicroelectronics developed the STSAFE-VJ100-CCC solution in collaboration with German security technology firm Giesecke+Devrient (G+D).
The new in-vehicle system-on-chip solution is said to support the latest Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) Digital Key release 3.0 standard, thereby offering the the highest security and protection that are presently available.
Giesecke+Devrient product management connectivity global vice president Mario Feuerer said: “As a long-standing partner in security and connectivity for the automotive sector, G+D contributes a wealth of experience in the field of access control for cars.
“Our G+D Digital Key application, based on the new ST chip platform, is highly resistant to attacks and features smart and convenient customer access solutions based on NFC, Ultra-Wide-Band and BLE.”
The STSAFE-VJ100-CCC in-vehicle system-on-chip solution is said to be based on CC EAL6+ certified, automotive-grade 2 ST33K-A secure IC, integrating Java Card applications.
STSAFE-VJ100-CCC uses an advanced Arm Cortex-M35P 32-bit microcontroller.
The system-on-chip solution is designed to store credentials and other sensitive details. It carries out cryptographic operations that are needed for implementing CCC Digital Key Release 3 use cases such as key sharing, owner pairing, and key termination/deletion, said STMicroelectronics.