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AT97SC3205T-H3M4C00B

MCHPAT97SC3205T-H3M4C00B

Microchip Technology
AVR - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Microcontroller IC EEPROM 32-VFQFN Exposed Pad
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Overview

The AT97SC3205T-H3M4C00B is a fully integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) based on an 8-bit AVR RISC core. It provides a hardware-based security solution compliant with the TCG TPM Version 1.2 specification, featuring dedicated engines for RSA, SHA, and AES encryption. This turnkey IC includes 2066 bytes of user EEPROM for secure storage of keys, certificates, and sensitive data.

Why Choose This Part

The device features high-quality hardware Random Number Generators (RNG) and a FIPS-140-2 certified design for high-assurance environments. Its single-chip turnkey nature simplifies implementation of complex TCG specifications without requiring extensive cryptographic software development.

Applications

Secure Boot and Integrity
Used to verify system firmware and software integrity before execution, ensuring the boot process has not been tampered with.
Hardware Key Storage
Acts as a secure vault for RSA and AES keys, preventing sensitive cryptographic material from being exposed in system memory.
Platform Authentication
Provides a unique hardware identity for devices connecting to enterprise networks or cloud infrastructure.
Remote Attestation
Generates signed reports of the system state to prove to a remote server that the platform is running in a trusted configuration.

Getting Started

Engineers should integrate the device via the I2C or SPI interface to a host processor and utilize Microchip's CryptoAuthentication library or standard TCG software stacks. Evaluation can be performed using Microchip's TPM development kits and reference firmware for common embedded Linux or Windows platforms.