Vendor: Arm Ltd. Category: Security Coprocessor

SecurCore_SC000

The Arm® SecurCore® SC000 processor is designed specifically for the highest-volume smartcard and embedded security applications.

Overview

The Arm® SecurCore® SC000 processor is designed specifically for the highest-volume smartcard and embedded security applications. The SC000 combines the low power and low area from the Cortex-M0 processor with the proven security features of Arm SecurCore processors. The SC000 is currently the most widely licensed 32-bit processor for smartcards worldwide. The programmers’ model is the same as the Cortex-M0. Therefore, the Cortex-M0 documentation listed below can be used for software development. However, explanation of anti-tampering features requires a SecurCore NDA.

Block Diagram

Benefits

  • Low power, low area.
  • Upward compatible with SC300 processor for straightforward software reuse.
  • Fast time to market. Based on the same architecture as Cortex-M0, software development is straightforward.
  • Ecosystem. Developers also benefit from the Arm partnership extensive ecosystem of embedded tools, software, and knowledgebase.

Applications

  • Smart cards
  • Electronic ticketing
  • Advanced payment systems
  • Transportation

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
SecurCore_SC000
Vendor
Arm Ltd.
Type
Silicon IP

Files

Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.

Provider

Arm Ltd.
HQ: Great Britain
Arm technology is defining the future of computing. Our energy-efficient processor designs and software platforms have enabled advanced computing in more than 240 billion chips and our technologies securely power products from the sensor to the smartphone and the supercomputer. Together with 1,000+ technology partners, we are enabling artificial intelligence to work everywhere, and in cybersecurity, we are delivering the foundation for trust in the digital world – from chip to cloud. The future is being built on Arm.

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