Mobile processors gain chipset-level security

The Discretix CryptoCell security platform has been selected to be included in the entire range of Renesas' SH-Mobile processors.

The Discretix CryptoCell security platform has been selected to be included in the entire range of Renesas' SH-Mobile processors.

CryptoCell will be embedded into future SH-Mobile processors at the chipset level providing the mobile device with a much greater level of security.

Having a hardware-based solution also improves performance and significantly reduces power consumption, making security functions transparent to the user.

CryptoCell also incorporates software components and device toolkits that can be used by wireless applications developers when embedding security into their applications.

CryptoCell increases the overall reliability and trustworthiness of a mobile device and the applications that run on top of it.

This benefits the entire value chain by lowering the operational costs, increasing the deployment of wireless applications and ultimately driving greater revenues to the service provider.

Renesas Technology expects to introduce SH-Mobile processors incorporating the Discretix technology in mobile devices on 2.5G and 3G networks in Asia, Europe and the USA in Q3 2005.

"By selecting Discretix, we will be able to develop new and innovative security solutions for our OEM customers", said Shinichi Yoshioka, Department Manager, Mobile SoC Design Department, System Solution Business Groupat Renesas Technology.

"Security is an important foundation of our roadmap going forward".

"We found the CryptoCell solution to have a clear technology edge that enables us to address both current and future market requirements", he added.

"RenesasTechnology is a pioneer in the mobile processor market and their selection of CryptoCell is a strong endorsement for the need to deploy robust security solutions at the chipset level", added Edo Ganot, Discretix's EVP Sales and Business Development.

"We are committed to the Japanese market and enthusiastic about the broad range of applications for security, in such a highly developed market", he added.

Back to top