Broadcom announce new secure microcontroller with built in NFC
Broadcom has announced world’s first secure microcontroller, BCM58100, with integrated NFC functionality. The new MCU will be part of popular StrateGX portfolio and is designed for mPOS terminals, PCs, IoT products etc. BCM58100 security is such that threats at the physical and network layer too will be neutralized. This helps OEMs in providing highest level of security to protect sensitive (consumer data). Thanks to the BroadSAFE architecture, BCM58100 offers tamper protection, encryption, secure storage and processing of card data, biometric user data like fingerprint/facial scan.
The BCM58100 is compliant with Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) and also ensures that end products achieve stringent Payment Card Industry (PCI) and Europay, MasterCard, and Visa (EMV) certifications for an added layer of security.
“The rapid proliferation of smart devices connected to the Internet has led to serious concerns regarding the safety of consumer and business data,” said Christopher Moezzi, Broadcom Senior Director, StrataGX Processor Marketing, Compute & Connectivity. “By delivering premium security and industry leading performance in a power-efficient design, Broadcom’s latest secure MCUs continue our leadership in mPOS terminals and extend our reach into small, low-power connected devices.”
The integrated NFC will allow OEMs to enable tap-to-access, to-to-pair and tap-to-pay functionality in products.
“We are seeing substantial adoption of NFC-capable devices and expect the global installed base of mPOS terminals to grow to well over 50 million units by 2018,” said John Heggestuen, Senior Research Analyst, Business Insider Intelligence. “New developments like Apple Pay will be a significant driver of NFC-enabled payment terminals as well as a major catalyst for mPOS deployments, especially within the small to medium-size retailer segment where the cost effectiveness of mPOS terminals is particularly attractive.”
Key Features:
- BroadSAFE™ security architecture including tamper protection, encryption, multi-factor authentication and secure storage and processing for both card information and biometric user data
- NFC compliant reader
- Integrated EMV smartcard and magstripe (MSR) readers
- Low-power ARM® Cortex™ M3 processor with up to 250MHz and advanced power management for longer battery life
- 512KB static random access memory (SRAM) to eliminate the need for external RAM
- Tightly coupled software environment with Broadcom’s Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) products
- Integrated audio jack I/F support
- System I/O integration including USB H/D, SMBus, UARTs and SPIs
- 10x10mm footprint compatible package for small form factor designs
