Online and Digital Identification, Securing Web 2.0, PKI and Digital Certificates

ARM unveils new 32 bit processor for smart cards

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

ARM has announced the launch of its SecurCore SC000 processor, designed specifically for the high-volume smart card and embedded security applications.

The SC000 processor is the latest addition to the ARM SecurCore line of processors, expanding the range of target applications into tamper-resistant contact and contactless smart cards such as SIM, government, banking, transport, ID and conditional access.


According to ARM, the SC000 processor promises three times the energy efficiency at one third of the size of its peers, and features supporting software from Keil Microcontroller.

SC000 processor-based devices are expected to start shipping in volume as early as 2011. [end] 

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