Microchip Releases TrustAnchor Security IC

As vehicles become more connected and technologically advanced, the need for heightened security measures also rises.

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New government and automotive OEM cybersecurity requirements are beginning to include larger key sizes and Edwards Curve ed25519 algorithm standards. In response, Microchip Technology has launched its latest TrustAnchor Security IC, the TA101, which can accommodate complex automotive and embedded security use cases. The TA101 supports large key sizes up to ECC P521, SHA512, RSA-4K, and AES256 with greater security strength, exceeding current standards and allowing room for future adjustments while maintaining backward compatibility for smaller keys. The TA101 is offered as an industrial-grade CryptoA