New-TechEurope Magazine | November 2017 | Digital Edition

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cars against cyber threats with its latest automotive processors that feature a dedicated, built-in security module. Millions of connected cars are already on the road, and industry analysts predict there will be more than 250 million by 2020[1]. Connected services supported by on-board telematics units, Wi-Fi hotspots, Bluetooth ® devices – and aftermarket equipment such as on- board diagnostics (OBD) dongles - enable drivers and passengers to be safer, more productive, socially connected, and better entertained on their journeys. Unfortunately, all this connectivity builds a real surface of attack for hackers. Automotive groups are quickly addressing security measures to support growth in valuable markets for connected services such as content streaming, location-based assistance, intelligent emergency support, and remote software updates over the air of in-car electronic control units (ECU), while preventing hackers exploiting the connections for their own ends. Experts recommend manufacturers employ a range of techniques, including establishing trust in connected devices and securing all connections, to provide multiple layers of defense throughout the vehicle’s circuitry and software. ST is helping the industry meet these challenges by combining its expertise in security chips – proven in financial and government applications worldwide — and automotive semiconductors that meet important industry safety and quality standards. The new Telemaco3Ptelematics and connectivity processors (STA1385 and its variants) are the first automotive microprocessors to integrate a powerful, dedicated, isolated Hardware Security Module (HSM), which acts like an independent security guard to watch data exchanges and encrypt and authenticate messages. The HSM securely checks the authenticity of received messages and any external devices that try to connect and protects against eavesdropping. With this HSM on-chip, Telemaco3P devices are ahead of the general-purpose application processors typically found in current connected-car systems, which lack dedicated hardware-based security. ST’s new chips are also extremely robust, with a 105°C maximum temperature rating for use in locations that can become extremely hot, such as on top or directly beneath the roof in a smart antenna. “Realizing the benefits of connected cars requires strong

sensitivity. The simultaneous HDR and LFM capability is especially important in enhancing safety as it ensures that all objects and potential hazards can be identified in both very dark and very bright areas of the scene. With the widespread use of LEDs for front and rear lighting as well as traffic signs, the LFM capability of the platform makes certain that pulsed light sources do not appear to flicker, which can lead to driver distraction or, in the case of front facing ADAS, the misinterpretation of a scene by machine vision algorithms. The Hayabusa product family also features real-time, ISO26262-compliant functional safety capabilities to alert the system processor if the sensor has any issues or potential errors. These features enable system designs rated up to ASIL-C. The real-time capability enables errors to be identified immediately rather than waiting for the full image to be transferred to the processor and then waiting for image analysis. This faster response time means the system processor can take immediate action to remedy the issue, which is crucial when considering that a vehicle moving on a freeway easily covers 100 feet in less than one second. The first product in this family, the 2.6 megapixel (MP) AR0233 CMOS image sensor, is capable of running at 60 fps while simultaneously delivering ultra-high dynamic range and LED flicker mitigation along with all of the Hayabusa platform features. Samples are available now to early access customers. Contact your ON Semiconductor sales representative for more information.

STMicroelectronics’ Advanced Automotive Processors with Built-In Security Set to Protect Connected Cars against Cyber Threats STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is leading the race to protect connected

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