From: Stef on
In comp.arch.embedded,
TTman <someone.pc(a)ntlworld.com> wrote:
>
> Atmel do security processors as used in smart cards... but you have to be a
> large corp, take volume and sign NDA.

The AT88SC0104CA seems to be available from digikey.
Not a processor but a "crypto memory".

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From: antedeluvian on
>We have an application where we would like to use a low cost security IC
to
>protect IP. The Maxim DS2432 or DS28E01-100 are possible candidates. A
very
>small SPI device would also be OK.
>
>As usual, Maxim doesn't really want to sell these. They quote a lead time
of
>26 weeks. Avnet quotes 100 weeks!, Can you get anything but samples from
>Maxim?
>
>Does anyone have a suggestion? We don't require extreme measures. We are
>mostly trying to keep the honest, honest. The products are for small and
>medium product runs not set top boxes.
>
>Thanks
>
>Al
>
>
>
>
I just came across a design idea entitled "Algorithm keeps data safe" in
the January 21, 2010 edition of EDN. It seems to address your concerns.

-Aubrey

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