Atmel Crypto Products Portfolio
Family of Secure Authentication Solutions
Atmel Crypto
Authentication
Atmel CryptoAuthentication is the
first family of secure authentication ICs
using the SHA-256 hash algorithm
with a 256-bit key length, providing
robust hardware authentication
at a very cost-effective price.
With CryptoAuthentication, Atmel
ATSHA204 developers can easily
implement secure authentication
and validation of physical or
logical elements in virtually all
microprocessor-based systems using
the straightforward 256-bit challenge/
response protocol. It is ideal for
handheld electronic systems or any
embedded system where space is
at a premium with features such as
a tiny 3-pin SOT23 package and a
single-wire interface.
Implementing host side security to
provide a full system solution
is now easier than ever.
The Atmel ATSHA204 includes
both client and host security capability,
offloading key storage and the
execution algorithms from the MCU,
significantly reducing both system
cost and complexity. When using
the Atmel ATSHA204 on the host,
systems designers no longer need
to worry about the cryptographic
algorithms for their systems.
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Atmel Device
Description
Interface
Temp
V
CC
ATSHA204
Client/Host Authentication with EEPROM
I2C / Single Wire
-40°C to 85°C
2.0-5.5V
AT88SA102S
Secure Authentication
Single Wire
-40°C to 85°C
2.5-5.5V
AT88SA10HS
Host-side Authentication
Single Wire
-40°C to 85°C
2.5-5.5V
Figure 3. Atmel AT88CK109STK8 starter kit
Key Features
Secure authentication and key
exchange
Superior SHA-256 hash
algorithm
Best-in-class 256-bit key length
Guaranteed unique serial
number
High-speed I2C and single-wire
interface options
1.8 – 5.5V communications
4-Kbit EEPROM for key and
data storage
<100nA sleep current
Multi-level hardware security
Secure personalization
Green compliant (exceeds
RoHS) plastic packages
Advantages
High-security authentication at
the lowest total system cost
Single-wire interface reduces
connector cost and requires
fewer GPIO pins
Sophisticated hardware
security features
Fits in the smallest systems
Tiny 3-pin SOT23 is ideal for
hand-held systems
Quick time-to-market
ATSHA204 includes
both client and host device
capability, eliminating the
need to write, debug or test
system crypto code
Can be used with any
microprocessor
Package Options
3-pin SOT23 (1.3mm x 2.9mm
body)
8-lead SOIC
8-lead TSSOP
Development Kits*
Atmel AT88CK454BLACK –
Evaluation Kit
Atmel AT88CK101STK8 –
Starter Kit
Atmel AT88CK109STK8 –
Starter Kit
Atmel ATAVRSECURITYX –
Atmel AVR Xplained Add-on Board
*See Page 6 for full description