AT97SC3204T-U2MB-00

Overview

Product Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)

Use: Secure Microcontroller

Characteristics: - High level of security - Advanced cryptographic capabilities - Tamper-resistant design - Low power consumption

Package: U2MB-00 (QFN package)

Essence: The AT97SC3204T-U2MB-00 is a secure microcontroller designed to provide robust security features for various applications.

Packaging/Quantity: The AT97SC3204T-U2MB-00 is typically packaged in reels and available in quantities suitable for mass production.

Specifications

The AT97SC3204T-U2MB-00 offers the following specifications:

• Microcontroller Core:

  • 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 processor
  • Clock frequency: up to 50 MHz
  • Memory: Flash, RAM, and EEPROM

• Security Features:

  • Hardware-based cryptographic accelerators
  • Secure key storage
  • Secure boot and firmware update mechanisms
  • Physical tamper detection and response

• Communication Interfaces:

  • Multiple UART, SPI, and I2C interfaces
  • USB 2.0 full-speed interface
  • ISO/IEC 7816-3 compliant smart card interface

• Power Management:

  • Low-power modes for energy efficiency
  • Battery voltage monitoring
  • Power-on reset and brown-out detection

• Operating Conditions:

  • Temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
  • Supply voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V

Pin Configuration

The AT97SC3204T-U2MB-00 has a total of 48 pins arranged as follows:

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| | | AT97SC3204T-U2MB-00 | | | | Pin Configuration (Top View) | |_______________________________________|

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     |       |
VDD  |1     48| GND

RESET |2 47| GPIO0 GPIO1 |3 46| GPIO2 GPIO3 |4 45| GPIO4 GPIO5 |5 44| GPIO6 GPIO7 |6 43| GPIO8 GPIO9 |7 42| GPIO10 GPIO11 |8 41| GPIO12 GPIO13 |9 40| GPIO14 GPIO15 |10 39| GPIO16 GPIO17 |11 38| GPIO18 GPIO19 |12 37| GPIO20 GPIO21 |13 36| GPIO22 GPIO23 |14 35| GPIO24 GPIO25 |15 34| GPIO26 GPIO27 |16 33| GPIO28 GPIO29 |17 32| GPIO30 GPIO31 |18 31| GPIO32 GPIO33 |19 30| GPIO34 GPIO35 |20 29| GPIO36 GPIO37 |21 28| GPIO38 GPIO39 |22 27| GPIO40 GPIO41 |23 26| GPIO42 GPIO43 |24 25| GPIO44 |_______| ```

Functional Features

The AT97SC3204T-U2MB-00 offers the following functional features:

1. High-Level Security: The microcontroller incorporates advanced security mechanisms to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access.

2. Cryptographic Capabilities: It includes hardware-based cryptographic accelerators, enabling efficient execution of encryption and decryption algorithms.

3. Tamper-Resistant Design: The device is designed to resist physical tampering attempts, triggering protective measures when tampering is detected.

4. Low Power Consumption: The microcontroller features power management capabilities, optimizing energy efficiency and extending battery life in portable applications.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Robust security features - Advanced cryptographic capabilities - Tamper-resistant design - Low power consumption

Disadvantages: - Relatively higher cost compared to non-secure microcontrollers - Requires specialized knowledge for implementation and utilization

Working Principles

The AT97SC3204T-U2MB-00 operates based on the principles of secure microcontroller technology. It utilizes a combination of hardware and software mechanisms to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and functions within the system it is integrated into.

The microcontroller employs cryptographic algorithms to protect sensitive information, such as encryption keys and user data. It also incorporates physical tamper detection mechanisms that trigger appropriate responses, such as erasing critical data or disabling functionality