Infineon's SOLID FLASH™ -based SLE 97 eSE chip has 1MB of built-in memory.



The new Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch, which allows users to make payments at coffee shops by moving their wrist and view emails by rotating the circular bezel to scroll, further enhances user convenience and mobility.

Infineon Technologies provides an embedded Secure Element (eSE) for all Samsung Gear S2 models. This chip securely protects users' sensitive data and supports secure contactless payments based on Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.

“We are pleased to support Samsung, a global smartphone leader, with Infineon’s security expertise in protecting user credentials,” said Dr. Stefan Hofschen, President of Chip Card & Security at Infineon Technologies. “Infineon’s embedded security chips are not only easy to integrate but also the perfect solution for convenient and secure payment processing on wearable devices.”

The Gear S2 features a unique circular bezel and works with various smartphones running Android 4.4 or higher. The 3G version adds independent features and a built-in GPS that uses its own 3G cellular connection.

Infineon’s SOLID FLASH™-based SLE 97 eSE chip features 1MB of built-in memory, providing the performance and ample space required for the most demanding applications. The chip securely stores encryption keys for convenient fingerprint authentication and other applications, as well as user payment certificates and biometric information. Additionally, the chip is certified under CC EAL5+ (high) and supports EMVCo (Europay International, MasterCard, VISA). The EMVCo standard enables seamless implementation of global interoperability and secure payment transactions.