November 1, 2012, Seoul — Infineon Technologies (Korea Representative Director Seung-soo Lee) announced that its new flash-based security controller products have received the highest level of security certification (Common Criteria EAL 6+ (high)) from the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), a German government agency. These products are the world's first flash-based security controllers to meet the highest level of security standards to date. Featuring “Integrity Guard” technology, these new SOLID FLASH™ security chips are suitable for contactless and contact-based applications requiring the highest level of security performance, such as government identification, contactless payments, and embedded systems. These products are new additions to the Infineon SLE 78 family, which has shipped over 100 million units worldwide.

Dr. Stefan Hofschen, President of Chip Cards and Security at Infineon Technologies, said, “As a technology leader in semiconductor-based security solutions, Infineon has always set new standards for the industry. Infineon’s SOLID FLASH-based security controllers and digital security technology, ‘Integrity Guard,’ provide the most advanced contactless security controller solutions that meet the highest security standards.”

These new SOLID FLASH security IC products are based on non-volatile memory (flash, EEPROM) technology and are manufactured using 90nm process technology. Unlike MASK ROM-based products, SOLID FLASH-based security controllers enable shorter time-to-market and can be flexibly programmed to suit various application types. Therefore, chip card manufacturers and system integration companies can respond quickly to changing market demands by leveraging fast delivery times and flexible designs.

Certified SOLID FLASH security controllers utilize “Integrity Guard,” a digital security technology developed for applications requiring the highest level of security. This technology is based on mathematically explainable security features, such as complete encryption of the entire data path and a sophisticated error detection system in which two central CPUs continuously monitor each other. The innovativeness of “Integrity Guard” digital security technology was recently recognized by being nominated for the German Future Prize 2012, awarded by the Federal President of Germany for achievements in technology and innovation.

In addition, these new security controllers provide very high communication speeds of up to 6.8 Mb/s (VHBR/Very High Bit Rate) for contactless applications. This enables reduced processing times for payment and identity verification processes and lowers personalization costs when producing cards or passports. Infineon is the first company to provide security ICs that meet the VHBR standard, which is scheduled for introduction soon.

More information about Infineon's SLE 78 family is available at www.infineon.com/sle78 .
More information about SOLID FLASH can be found at www.infinenon.com/solidflash .
More information about Common Criteria certification can be found at www.bsi.bund.de.

Security in a Networked World
Infineon, holding a firm position in the fields of security, contactless communication, and high-density microcontroller solutions (embedded control), provides a comprehensive range of semiconductor-based security products for various chip card and security applications. Infineon's security products enable enhanced security in an increasingly mobile and networked world, covering areas such as mobile payments, system security, and secure electronic identification. Infineon has continuously developed innovative hardware-based security solutions for the past 25 years and has led the global market in this field for 15 years. For more information on Infineon's chip card and security solutions, visit www.infineon.com/chip-card-and-security .