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Atmel Introduces First Trusted Platform Module Development Kit for Securing Non-PC Embedded Applications

Posted on: Monday, 9 June 2008, 09:00 CDT

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel(R) Corporation announced today an embedded development kit for CryptoController(TM), Atmel's Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for non-PC embedded applications. For the first time, developers will have the ability to easily integrate the security provided by TPMs into embedded designs. This kit simplifies code development for communicating with CryptoController, providing a jumpstart for embedded developers who have little or no experience with TPMs.

Historically, TPMs, microcontrollers that store keys, passwords and digital certificates, have been implemented in PC environments, driven by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) specifications. The need for higher levels of security has now moved beyond the PC space and includes multifunction printers, gaming, and networking, for example.

The CryptoController kit simplifies embedded system code development for communicating with a TPM. Previously, developers had to have a detailed understanding of trusted platform technology in order to incorporate it into their designs. Now, this kit provides easy to use examples of how to configure and utilize the TPM in the developer's own application. Basic TPM functionality is demonstrated, and source code is provided to enable developers to quickly implement their own security applications utilizing the higher level of security provided by the TPM.

The CryptoController development kit includes a small TPM SMBus module board mounted on an AT90USBKEY board; a standard A to mini B USB device cable; a mini A to receptacle A USB host adapter; 9-Volt battery alternate supply cable; and USB flash drive containing documentation and demonstration software. The USB interface provides trouble free connectivity and flexibility. Designers can initiate code development using any PC to build a hardware root of trust in any embedded system.

Information

Atmel's CryptoController (embedded TPM) product information may be retrieved at http://www.atmel.com/products/embedded/

Availability and Pricing

The CryptoController development kit is available now and is priced at US$99.00.

About Atmel

Atmel is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on consumer, industrial, security, communications, computing and automotive markets.

(C) 2008 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel(R), logo and combinations thereof, and others, are registered trademarks, CryptoController(TM) and others are trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.

Press Contacts: Nancy Moore, Marketing Communications Manager Tel: (+1) 719 540-3262, Email Nancy.Moore@atmel.com Helen Perlegos, Public Relations Tel: (+1) 408 487-2963, Email: hperlegos@atmel.com

Atmel Corporation

CONTACT: Nancy Moore, Marketing Communications Manager, +1-719-540-3262,Nancy.Moore@atmel.com, or Helen Perlegos, Public Relations, +1-408-487-2963,hperlegos@atmel.com, both of Atmel Corporation

Web site: http://www.atmel.com/

Source: PRNewswire

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