Atmel Introduces First Trusted Platform Module Development Kit for Securing Non-PC Embedded Applications

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Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) announced today an embedded
development kit for CryptoController(TM), Atmel's Trusted Platform
Module (TPM) for non-PC embedded applications. For the first time,
developers will have the ability to easily integrate the security
provided by TPMs into embedded designs. This kit simplifies code
development for communicating with CryptoController, providing a
jumpstart for embedded developers who have little or no experience
with TPMs.

Historically, TPMs, microcontrollers that store keys, passwords
and digital certificates, have been implemented in PC environments,
driven by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) specifications. The need
for higher levels of security has now moved beyond the PC space and
includes multifunction printers, gaming, and networking, for example.

The CryptoController kit simplifies embedded system code
development for communicating with a TPM. Previously, developers had
to have a detailed understanding of trusted platform technology in
order to incorporate it into their designs. Now, this kit provides
easy to use examples of how to configure and utilize the TPM in the
developer's own application. Basic TPM functionality is demonstrated,
and source code is provided to enable developers to quickly implement
their own security applications utilizing the higher level of
security provided by the TPM.

The CryptoController development kit includes a small TPM SMBus
module board mounted on an AT90USBKEY board; a standard A to mini B
USB device cable; a mini A to receptacle A USB host adapter; 9-Volt
battery alternate supply cable; and USB flash drive containing
documentation and demonstration software. The USB interface provides
trouble free connectivity and flexibility. Designers can initiate
code development using any PC to build a hardware root of trust in
any embedded system.

Information

Atmel's CryptoController (embedded TPM) product information may
be retrieved at http://www.atmel.com/products/embedded/

Availability and Pricing

The CryptoController development kit is available now and is
priced at US$99.00.

About Atmel

Atmel is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of
microcontrollers, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory
and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's
broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is
able to provide the electronics industry with complete system
solutions focused on consumer, industrial, security, communications,
computing and automotive markets.

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Contact:
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