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AT97SC3204-X2A1A-10

MCHPAT97SC3204-X2A1A-10

Microchip Technology
AVR CryptoController™ Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Microcontroller IC EEPROM 28-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)
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Overview

The AT97SC3204 is a fully integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) based on an 8-bit AVR RISC core and compliant with TCG TPM version 1.2 specifications. It serves as a hardware-based root of trust, providing secure storage for RSA keys and a dedicated asymmetric crypto engine for cryptographic operations. This turnkey solution communicates over an LPC interface and includes 1756 bytes of user-defined NV storage.

Why Choose This Part

It offers a turnkey security solution that is compliant with TCG PC client-specific TPM Interface Specification (TIS) version 1.2. The integration of 1756 bytes of EEPROM allows for significant user-defined data storage within the secure boundary of the chip.

Applications

Platform Integrity
Used in PC and embedded system boot processes to verify the integrity of the system state before loading the OS.
Secure Key Storage
Hardware-backed storage for sensitive RSA private keys, ensuring they cannot be easily extracted by software-level attacks.
Cryptographic Offloading
Performs RSA signature and encryption operations using its internal hardware asymmetric engine to reduce host CPU load.
FIPS-Compliant Randomness
Provides high-quality random numbers for secure session keys via an internal FIPS 140-2 compliant RNG.

Key Specifications

Interface LPC
Applications Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Core Processor AVR
Package / Case 28-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)
Voltage - Supply 3.3V
Program Memory Type EEPROM
Operating Temperature 0degC ~ 70degC
Supplier Device Package 28-TSSOP

Getting Started

Integration requires a host processor with an LPC interface and a TPM-aware software stack such as Trousers or Microsoft Windows TPM services. Developers should consult the Microchip TPM developer kits and ensure the 3.3V power supply is stable for the 28-TSSOP package.

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