Dual-Interface Secure Microcontroller from STMicroelectronics Boosts Safety and Convenience in Contactless Banking and e-Identification Applications

Geneva, July 17, 2019 -- Featuring the latest 40nm Flash process as well as enhanced RF technologies, the STMicroelectronics ST31P450 dual-interface secure microcontroller delivers exceptional robustness and performance for contactless applications in banking, identity, transportation, and pay-television.
 
The ST31P450 is built on the proven 32-bit Arm^® SecurCore^® SC000™ secure processor and meets ISO 7816 and ISO 14443 Type A smart-card and contactless standards. It supports the full range of MIFARE^® libraries including MIFARE Classic^®, MIFARE Plus^®, and MIFARE DESFire^®. ST’s 40nm Flash technology creates an ultra-small die for dual-interface use cases such as banking and, with security-enhancing properties, increases safety and fraud prevention.
 
Upgraded RF performance ensures ultra-reliable wireless connections for faster, easier contactless transactions. In addition, the ST31P450 features new low-power cryptographic engines that minimize the energy budget and ensure superior product performance at low RF-field strength while executing cryptographic operations. The ST31P450 also comes with optimized loading firmware that makes life easier for card provisioners, offering post-issuance capability.
 
ST31P450 secure microcontroller, and its associated cryptographic libraries, are expected to achieve Common Criteria EAL5+, as well as EMVCo and CUP (China UnionPay) certifications within the coming months.
 
The ST31P450, with 450KByte non-volatile memory (NVM) and 10KByte RAM on-chip, is in production now.
 
Please visit www.st.com/ST31P450 for further information.
 
 
MIFARE, MIFARE Classic, MIFARE Plus and MIFARE DESFire are registered trademarks of NXP B.V. and are used under license.
 

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