Partner chip adds high-grade security to IoT MCUs

Maxim has introduced a partner security chip for microcontrollers. Called the DS28E38 secure authenticator, it includes security keys created on-die by a ‘physically un-cloneable function’ (PUF), which the firm is branding ChipDNA. “We looked at existing PUF designs – we would have bought one, but they fell short,” said Maxim v-p of security business Dan Loomis, who ...

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Ignore IoT security at your peril, and everyone else’s too

Take IoT security seriously, however daunting this might be, is the message of Dan Loomis, v-p of security business at chip-maker Maxim. And he would say that wouldn’t he, because he was talking at the launch of a new security chip. But what he said is important for anyone designing an IoT product, regardless of ...

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Worldwide electronics production is increasing strongly, except in Taiwan.

China’s production of electronics equipment has grown 13.8% so far this year, says Bill Jewell’s Semiconductor Intelligence, which is heading to be the largest annual growth for six years.   Last year China’s electronics production increased by 10%.   In the USA, year-to-date electronics production is up 5% – the strongest growth in 11 years. ...

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Synapse Design buys Tech Vulcan

Synapse Design has bought IC design house Tech Vulcan of San Diego which gives Syynapse 45 engineers and a second design center in California. Tech Vulcan provides SOC VLSI design services ranging from RTL design, functional verification, physical design, test vector development to ATE testing and product commercialization. Pradeep Mishra, Tech Vulcan, CEO, says Synapse ...

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Chancellor to announce funds for AI, 5G, EVs etc

The Chancellor of the Exchequer is set to announce financial support for a raft of technology projects in the Autumn Budget on Wednesday: £75m for artificial intelligence £400m for electric car charge points £100m to boost clean car purchases £160m for next-generation 5G mobile networks across the UK £100m for an additional 8,000 fully-qualified computer science ...

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9ns minimum on-time enables 2MHz high-ratio dc-dc converter : 2.5V from 60V

A 9ns minimum on-time has allowed Rohm to offer a 60Vto 2.5V dc-dc converter – a 24:1 step-down ratio – that runs at 2MHz, claiming this to be a world first.Worst case minimum on-time is 20ns. Called BD9V100MUF-C, the BiCDMOS chip includes output mosfets and is aimed at 48V automotive systems. 2MHz operation keeps it ...

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Comment: Will AI be more than a marketing tool?

The government thinks there’s more to AI, like improving public services and boosting productivity, writes Richard Wilson. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be one of the most interesting developments in computing in recent years. But can we be certain its impressive capabilities will give us what we really want? Do we want AI to be used ...

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